Reservoir
Tavern - For over
70 years this budget-friendly New Jersey
classic tavern has
been serving up some
relaxed fun with
rustic Italian fare.
Is the place any good
after all these years?
I decided it was worth
a venture on a
Saturday night to put
this place to the
test. The place
was jammed on this
warm summer evening.
Was it worth the wait?
Due
to the polite nature
of one in our party we
seemed to get a corner
table out of the way
without much of a wait
despite a full bar and
vestibule waiting
area. The menu
was awesome with great
prices and maximum
options. There
was even a little note
from a guy named
"Nick"
explaining that due to
present food prices
the check at the end
of the meal might not
match the prices on
the menu and that
every attempt to keep
prices down despite
rising prices would be
taken. Okay, I'm
from New Jersey and
this sounded like the
old Hoboken hustle, but
something made me feel
like it was nothing
more than genuine
concern for the
customer and the
viability of their
business. Time
would tell me if my
assessment was
correct. Also, I
for one appreciate
control on meal prices
rather than helping to
pay for new menus.
Our party was in their
hands.
First
up was a stuffed
artichoke for me which
was delicious and
Arugula Salad for
others... all awesome.
My entree, Chicken
Arugula was, and I'm
not exaggerating,
awesome. Very
thin chicken
scallopine breaded and
cooked with fresh
Arugula Salad was
tender, tasty and very
well complemented with
the perfectly dressed
salad.
The
drinks were good, no
skimpy ones here with
full bar service.
The lasagna served in
it's own baking dish,
the baked ziti served
in its own baking dish
as well, and short ribs, where
the meat fell off the
bone were all superior
and befitting of being
called rustic New
Jersey Italian fare.
After all these years
the Reservoir Tavern
still delivers an
experience wholly
worth the wait and the
money. - Jersey
Shadow -