One Willow Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant

Address: 1 Willow St, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA

Phone: +17327307770

Rating: 4.4
based on 137 reviews.

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "The indoor and outdoor dining options are extremely well done."
  • "This place was beautiful inside and out!"
  • "First and foremost the atmosphere is just breathtaking! There is nothing like dinner on the deck at Trama’s on a summer night with a view of the city while listening to live music and enjoying a fresh, exquisite meal."
  • "The ambiance of being on the water at the Marina and seeing the New York City skyline on a clear day is just incredible!"
  • "The atmosphere was incredible - right on the water with the perfect band playing."
  • "The atmosphere of this restaurant is also such a plus with the gorgeous views of the boats and water."
  • "Atmosphere is great specially at sunsets overlooking Sandy hook Bayside beaches and all the boats returning to harbors."

Cons:

  • "We did find it a bit too loud for conversation, though."
  • "A restaurant cannot stand on the view alone."
  • "You overpay for the view."
  • "We unfortunately were seated on the side of the outdoor deck facing the side of a local bar where a very loud and not good band were blasting rock music, loud enough to ruin any ambiance."
  • "We were outside and they needed to put the plastic windows down and no one knew how to do that."
  • "You pay for the view/location when choosing to eat here."
  • "Ambiance is great but food is just okay for the high price point."

Service

Pros:

  • "Our waitress, Jen went above and beyond!"
  • "The waitress was very pleasant and attentive to our party of 6."
  • "Our server was excellent as well as the view."
  • "Our server Jen was on another level. She could sell ketchup popsicles to a woman in white gloves. Best service I have ever dealt with."
  • "Everyone enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere... all outstanding!"
  • "Our server was excellent!"
  • "The servers & staff here were super friendly & attentive."

Cons:

  • "However, the bar couldn't keep up with the demand."
  • "The waitress seemed nervous and anxious the entire time and came over too often too quickly."
  • "Service was terrible, tried explaining to Jason the Manager and he his attitude was not of someone who is in the food industry to provide a pleasurable experience for his guests."
  • "WORST PLACE, DO NOT GO, HORRIBLE SERVICE."
  • "Service at bar was terrible. Bartender ignored us."
  • "Our server had us wait an eternity."
  • "Service was less than 5 star."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was superb."
  • "I got the halibut and it was so fresh and the sauce was delicious."
  • "Our appetizers were excellent."
  • "Had the calamari for an appetizer. It was one of the most outstanding culinary experiences that I have had."
  • "Food was fresh and well prepared."
  • "The freshness, presentation and explosion of flavor is always amazing with every bite!"
  • "Food outstanding. Crab cake is all crab, best I ever had."

Cons:

  • "At that price this dish was a disgrace."
  • "The pastie brown sauce is gross and the ravs are frozen from restaurant depot."
  • "The bread was about as ordinary and bland as bread can be, and also seemed semi-stale."
  • "It was very bland lobster roll and not worth the money."
  • "The food was just OK."
  • "The food was sub par and 100% over priced."
  • "The food was average."

Price

Pros:

  • "Cocktails were generous!"
  • "Oysters were adequately priced for the area."
  • "The happy hour prices are incredible, even on a Sunday."
  • "Reasonably priced."
  • "$ worth every penny."

Cons:

  • "But now everything is way overpriced they charge you for ketel one I spend $50 for three lousy drinks really seriously?"
  • "We were extremely surprised and quite annoyed at the price: $160.00 for an OK steak."
  • "Worst part was that it was extremely overpriced."
  • "Food was good but over priced and compared to other high end seafood restaurants was lacking."
  • "Cocktails were decent but a touch over priced."
  • "Also your prices are high! A tomahawk steak for $150?"
  • "The food was sub par and 100% over priced."

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