Ovations

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    $$ Italian, Sushi Bars, New American
    Closed11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    295 Canal Rd

    South Bound Brook, NJ 08880

    Mon

    • 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

    Tue

    • 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

    Wed

    • 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

    Thu

    • 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

    Closed now

    Fri

    • 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

    Sat

    • 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

    Sun

    • Closed

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    • Q:

      Are they still open? Went by yesterday and building was not open.

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      Yes they are open. I was there a week ago for drinks and appetizers and tonight for dinner.

      Donna R. 
      1 year ago

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      Bryan D.
      Pennington Bend, Nashville, TN
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      Dec 16, 2017

      We love coming here. It's one of those places you want to be a regular. Good drinks, good food, great sushi and friendly service.

      Be sure to try the sushi burrito.

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      Traci M.
      Westfield, NJ
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      Mar 9, 2024

      The food was great and the hostess was very accommodating. We went on Valentine's Day. The restaurant was very busy and short staffed. The hostess made everything right that went wrong. I will definitely try again as I feel I wasn't able to take in the full experience. Had we not gone on a holiday I am sure the rating would be a 5.

      The decor was warm and cozy and very inviting.

      While they have a children's menu and children are most definitely welcomed, I found the restaurant to be more of a date night, girl's night, or networking restaurant.

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      Peter S.
      Somerset, NJ
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      Feb 27, 2024

      Food and service was excellent. The chef, Tony, visited our table and made some excellent recommendations and even tailored the preparation to my wife's preference.

      The menu was a little pricey but the food was so good!

      This restaurant was an excellent choice and we will return.

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      Feb 23, 2023

      I came here with friends it was my second time. This place has a nice classy feel to it. When you walk in your greeted by either the owner Peggy or Tony Macaroni who is bigger then life and very welcoming.He works behind the bar and is also a server. They also have Jesus behind the bar making great cocktails.
      They keep this place dimly lit, which I guess adds to their ambiance. It's more upscale, but casual dress. You can sit at the bar and have cocktails and a bite to eat or sit at one of there tables.
      FYI- They no longer have their sushi chef or serve sushi here! This is strictly an Italian style restaurant.
      The first time I came here I was meeting my friend for drinks and appetizers. They have a full bar and make wonderful cocktails.
      Chef Jimmy made me a MUSHROOM FLATBREAD- which consisted of sautéed mushrooms,shallots, hot cherry peppers, gorgonzola, and a balsamic reduction. It was delicious. The combination of the cherry peppers along with the gorgonzola cheese, mushrooms and shallots was heavenly.
      Fast forward to my second time here. I came with a group of ladies we were celebrating my friend's birthday.
      I started with their warm bread and it was served with some type of spread. I'm not sure if it was a roasted pepper hummus, it was good so we asked for another one for dipping.
      I was craving linguine with white clam sauce. I usually never order it out because I make it at home and I'm used to a lot of garlic,clam juice and herbs which gives it a lots of flavor.
      My server Tony said he would ask the chef to add extra garlic, and he did.
      My dish came out and it looked beautiful but after taking my first bite I thought it was very salty. I always add a little grated cheese to my pasta dishes, but it wasn't the added cheese. I had my girlfriends taste it and they thought the same thing. They said send it back which I did. Chef Jimmy was very cordial and he fixed my dish and it was much better, juicy and the way I like it. The only other issue is when my pasta was returned half of my pasta was missing. I only got 4 bites of pasta plus the added clams that were around the dish. I would've liked my full portion back because I was really enjoying the dish.
      One of my friends got their Chicken Francese and the other Chicken Piccata. They both liked it. My other friend ordered their Chicken Marsala. She enjoyed her food and the creamy mashed potatoes.
      My other friend ordered their Short Rib Ravioli. She enjoyed her dinner. This place is a bit pricey for the area.
      They allowed us to bring in our own birthday cake which was nice.
      I wanted to give the food a higher rating but when I returned my dinner because it was too salty and I lost half my meal it was disappointing.
      This is how I rate them:
      5 stars- cocktails
      4 stars- ambiance
      4 stars- service
      3 stars- food
      3 stars- pricing

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      Austin C.
      Jamison, PA
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      Feb 15, 2024

      Went for Valentine's Day dinner. Very busy and understaffed for the holiday. Tables were waiting for their food, to make a food order, or even to be greeted. They squeezed some extra tables in to maximize capacity, which made it a bit uncomfortable being close to other guests.

      The menu was a special limited menu and a bit pricey for the holiday, which is understandable. Food was tasty, including dessert, and the cocktails were also nice.

      In fairness, this place is probably fine on a non-holiday. Servers/hosts were friendly, it's just tough to please everyone while understaffed.

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      Rony E.
      New Brunswick, NJ
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      Apr 17, 2023

      Beat salad w. Shrimp & penne vodka w. Breaded chicken

      I suggest coming here.also go the calamari as an appetizer

      Beat Roasted Beet Salad W. shrimp
      Penne Vodka W. breaded chicken
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      Jared C.
      North Austin, Austin, TX
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      Aug 1, 2023

      Popped in for a business dinner with the team and had a great time! Rice balls and calamari were excellent appetizer choices and everyone really enjoyed their meals: a range of fish and classic Italian dishes. Server was attentive and drinks arrived quickly. Wish it was a little cooler, because the patio looked beautiful!

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      Mar 30, 2023

      While I would love to give this restaurant more than 3 stars I can't because of the food. I had the lobster and crab filled ravioli. I tasted NO lobster or crab. Had more of a chef boy r d taste. The Caesar salad wasn't bad but how much can you really screw that up. The service at Ovations is impeccable! The wait staff and bartenders were friendly and attentive. The ambiance and the food don't match. Ovations has a romantic intimate ambiance that would cause one to expect great food. Would I return? Yes for drinks. The drinks were great.

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      Chriselle B.
      New Brunswick, NJ
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      Horrible service, mediocre food. Requested a small side of pasta for my 1 year old which was never received. One server spilled food and liquid all over the floor and did not bother to apologize after it splashed all over the floor and onto my feet. Nor did he come to clean it right away which is a fall hazard. Instead, he blamed another server for his "reaction" in spilling the food. Meanwhile, other server decided to place a piping hot cup of coffee (which had to be requested while the entire party was offered) in front of my 1 year old. Total incompetence and just plain rudeness. I will never return to this establishment for any party again. And food definitely not worth it!

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      S. F.
      Irvington, NJ
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      Aug 19, 2022

      It was my first time there. And everything was delicious from the appetizers, to the cocktails, to the entrées. I was there with a pretty big group and everyone seemed to be pleased with their order.For appetizers I had the calamari and rice balls. For the entrée had the gnocchi and filet mignon. For the cocktails I swapped out one of the vodka-based cocktails for tequila and it was still just as good. The overall space is very nice and the wait staff is nice as well. There is a small outdoor seating area that I'd like to try before the weather changes. I would definitely return and try more items on the menu

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      Robin R.
      Bound Brook, NJ
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      May 14, 2023

      Excellent high end dinning great ambiance and amazing atmosphere good chilling spot away from the usual crowds

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