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The Brookdale, Bloomfield, NJ

The Brookdale

4.4
4.4
358 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Kitchen Hours:
Sunday - Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday - Saturday 11:30am - 12am
Bar Open later then kitchen every night
Happy Hour only at the Bar Area is Monday - Friday from 3-6pm. All Bar area seating is first come, first serve.

Brunch is Saturday & Sunday from 11:30am - 3pm

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Kavourakis
  • Area
    Bloomfield, New Jersey
  • Parking details
    Parking will be available for free behind the main entrance of The Brookdale.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 358 people are saying

The Brookdale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Great for brunch

  • Essex

    Child-friendly

  • Essex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Brookdale offers a diverse menu with standout dishes like "the big sexy," fabulous tuna tacos, and "amazing" burgers. Guests rave about the "great service," "fun vibe," and "delicious" cocktails. While some note noise levels and occasional service delays, many appreciate the "friendly staff" and "festive environment."
358 Reviews
  1. Mary Ann VIP

    New York City143 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I live in town and always liked The Brookdale. I had not been there in a while. The premio egg rolls have become much smaller. Out of the list of beers they only had 3. 3 of us ordered the burger and only one came out with everything on it. The other 2 had to ask for the onions after their food came out. The bathrooms were dirty. I was disappointed as I really like this restaurant.

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  2. Lisa

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit, which has established The Brookdale as our northern destination when meeting up with our friend. The menu had plenty of choices for every palate. Our selections included: The Big Sexy (50/50 ground bacon & beef), Tuna Tacos, Chicken Wings and a Taco Salad with Chicken. Our reservation was for 11:30am, when the restaurant first opened. Since we arrived early, we went next door to the Lady Finger Bakery, which is also under the same owners. Nice selections. It was surprising to see that it was also a bar!

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  3. Sharon

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing - ample parking to start, friendly and knowledgeable staff, the food was amazing! It was our first time at the Brookdale and we will definitely be back.

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  4. Sheila VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I enjoyed our food here. Didn’t like where we sat only because each time the front door opened, a cold blast of air hit us, especially since not all people were considerate enough to make sure the door was closed. Despite that we had a lovely server and our water glasses were always filled.

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  5. Michael

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, a VERY NICE experience was had by our dinner party! This was our fourth visit to the restaurant and they continue to deliver good food, great drinks, and great service! The only call out we had this visit was the EXTREMELY LOUD party by the bar who were watching a game on the television- they should have been more respectful to the remaining restaurant patrons, especially on a Friday night! At the end of the day, minus the noisy patrons, our dinner party were pleased with our experience.

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  6. Barbary VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Server was so polite and let us sit and talk with no pressure to rush us !

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  7. Jon

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Mine if the best if not the best burger I ever had. Drinks were solid. Could have been stronger. Beer was really good.

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  8. Teresa

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. The service was delayed; however, they treated us to the dessert which was nice.

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  9. Karen

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was fabulous! It was New Year's Eve and busy and they did run out of the side dishes that were supposed to come with my ribs. Our waiter Alfonso suggested that I try the rice and beans and that was great! I will be returning soon and hopefully Alfonso will be there too ! He was excellent !

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  10. Patrick

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of five. We were seat as soon as we arrived. Waiter checked in regularly. Food and drinks were very good.

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FAQs

The Brookdale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 323-1680.

The Brookdale is rated 4.4 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Brookdale

1099 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003-2918

Additional information

  • Area
    Bloomfield, New Jersey
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking will be available for free behind the main entrance of The Brookdale.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Kavourakis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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