Best Restaurants for Groups in Watchung

The food was well prepared and beautifully presented. The endive salad was exceptional. A perfect combination of salt sweet crisp & clean. 2 of us wanted to share it & they surprised us with graciously splitting it in the kitchen before serving. We also shared 2 entrees, swordfish & the bucatini with assorted shellfish from the Pasta section & again they split that in the kitchen for us without requesting it, so thoughtful. The swordfish was a thick cut & perfectly cooked. The Risotto with it was just a drop too salty, but was a good touch & not too much of it leaving the Swordfish as the star of the dish. Our husbands had the Caesar Salads which they reported was very good. One had Zuppa de Pesce & the other Pork Chops. Both were large portions & reported as very good. The hot peppers mixed with sweet were really, really hot. We finished with a delicious plate of mixed biscotti garnished with whipped cream Dipping cream & berries & a birthday candle for me, so perfect.

From the pleasant greeting from the valet and then being greeted by the host who made you feel so welcomed you know you were in for a night of unwinding and enjoyment. So many options anyone with any diet issues can eat here comfortably. The high-quality food with nice protein/fresh vegetable portions is absolutely delicious. Thanks Chef As for the dessert & wine list just exceptional. You can’t go wrong with the ambience which has a charm of its own. Now as for the service you can’t ask for any better. Everyone made sure your table had enough water, bread or anything else you needed. As for our very nice waitress Anna, with her warm smile she was a pleasure making sure you got your food exactly the way you liked. Great personality…. This restaurant is a true gem and worth the ride.

Tara was an amazing service - very knowledgeable about the selections and pairings and very personable.

I visited House 157, and all I can say is WOW! I ordered the black rice with deep-fried pork, and the food was absolutely phenomenal. I left more than satisfied, and honestly, there are no words to fully describe how amazing the entire meal was. The black rice was, without a doubt, the best rice I have ever had in my entire life. The deep-fried pork was incredibly juicy, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor. You can tell that the chef truly knows what he’s doing and takes pride in his craft. As for the service, it was a solid 10/10! Our server was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience even better. From the food to the hospitality, everything was exceptional. I’m from Long Island, NY, and I wouldn’t hesitate to make that drive again just to enjoy this experience. That’s how good the food and service were! House 157 is definitely worth the trip. If you’re looking for amazing food and outstanding service, this place deserves a visit. I can’t wait to go back! 🔥👏

We had a great waiter, food was good, and this is our 4th time here.