Teak On The Hudson

I love the food and for the most part the service. I have had several horrible experinces with a bar maid named (Joanna). And on the other hand I have not experinced many servers anywhere in the country as good as Tabitha. Pros: Food, Ambience Cons: Bar Maid (Joanna) more

On 5-12-08, I went to Teak for my brother birthday with his friends. From the rude waiter, slow service, overpriced food items for insultingly miniscule portions, dishonest charges on the bill, rude manager and topped off with one party member V O M I T I N G from bad fish before she even left the place!! Simply the WORST W O R S T dining experience I ever had to endure!!! Pros: Go to the SPICE MARKET in the meat packing district if you want the whole package Cons: E V E R Y T H I N G about the place!!! more

I went to Teak for my birthday this past saturday night. It was the worst dining experience of my life. We sat down to our extemely rude waiter who took 20 minutes to get our first round of drinks. We had a table of 9 in which gratiuty was automatically included (which is poo poo for the service we got). $13 for a vodka. And the kicker was $10 for each 32 ounce bottle of water that we didnt even ask for? They kept bringing it out. Not to mention one of my friends got charged for a beer and 3 pieces of tuna he never got. Oh yeah and the previous posts about people getting sick? My friends girlfriend got sick within 30 minutes of eating here. I have lived in hoboken for almost a decade and would recommend several other sushi restaurants (robongi, sushi house, sushi lounge) in a HEARTBEAT over this place. Plus the music is ridiculously obnoxious. I don't mind a little swank, but I don't need to see everyone in their Ed Hardy and Bebe branded T's fist-pumping to the latest KTU jam while I watch my friends get sick from the bad fish they serve here. After waiting 15 minutes to dispute our bill, the only plus side of the night was the fact that the manager (after 2 conversations) knocked 62 dollars off of the bill. Oh did I mention that someone in my party got their credit card run twice? That still has to be sorted out. Please don't ever go here. Go anywhere but here. Pros: Nice decor, cool fishtank Cons: unsafe food, slow service, unethical staff, terrible crowd more

I wish to respond to "lovetoeat9's" above review. When you go to the emergency room or doctor's office complaining of symptoms of food-induced illness, by law, a report is made. If the problem is diagnosed as food p............. and the time frame for the progression of your symptoms leads the doctor to believe a restaurant meal was the source of the food-p............., then officials at the state level are notified and an investigation is begun. If four people got food p............... at the same table from food consumed at this restaurant, the restaurant would have been closed pending results of investigation to prevent others from being infected. Make sense? The idiot who wrote this review should be ignored. I certainly ignored him/her and found the restaurant to be Ok...nothing great but certainly not the abomination that he/she describes. Let's face it, outside of Cape May and Westfield, there's not too much truly great going on (restaurant-wise) on the west side of the Hudson. Pros: Crab cakes and the encrusted red snapper Cons: Calamari was slightly overcooked. more

Well where do I start. Me my wife and aonther couple went to teak last friday. Ive heard mixed reviews about this place so I figured let me make my own decision. Mistake number one we got there and a very rude man in a wrinkled suit told us to wait at the bar even though the place was half empty. We had a drink each and was asked to pay the bill right away... "um okay" we were sat after about 20 minutes and began our ordeal... when asking general questions about the menu it seemed like we were intruding on our waitresses time she was snappy and not very helpfull. ok ok our food came and my sushi didnt seem right, the man in the wrinkled suit assured me it was ok (mistake number two) make a long story short it definetly wasnt ok. me and my wife ended up in the emergency room with severe stomach pains and profuse vometing... ( i didnt find out till the next day that the couple we went with had the same great experience in their local emergency room) the doctor told me it was FROM TAINTED FOOD and that the timing of the symptoms coincided perfectly with my dinner... well needless to say i called the restaurant not to complain, not for anything free, but to warn them and maybe check to see if someone else had the same problem, first the woman i spoke to said she herself got sick that same night then she put me on the phone with "the manager" i dont know why he got this title because i dont think he could manage to tie his shoes.. now the story changed he said noone ever got sick there and the girl was lying... "lying??" why would anyone lie about getting sick... then i was told "its ok if i never come back" DONT WORRY ABOUT THAT ONE, and yiou can quote me " I WILL NEVER GO BACK" Pros: IF YOU LIKE SPENDING TIME IN THE HOSPITAL Cons: TEAK ON THE HUDSON more

I loved the food at Teak. The first time i went was with my co-workers on a Monday. It was a great night, it was 7 of us and we all enjoyed the sushi. I Returned Presidents Monday and couldn't stop bragging about the restaurant to my family. When we went we got seated pretty quickly even though it was packed there. The waitress told me the wait would be long but ; but not this long. Our party ordered 9 rolls and it took us over an hour to get our sushi. We got the appetizers within about a half hour which wasn't bad, so were the drinks service. I was very upset that tables after us got there food, while we were still waiting. When the food came it was great, i couldn't wait to indulge. I was also upset that the tempura and other cooked rolls were so cold. The waitress said it would slow, but i would never of expected that long of a wait. I don't know when i will make a return due to that service. I don't recommend going with a large party, parties over 5 do not get the half of special on Monday's. Pros: Cheap cheap food and drink son a monday. Cons: SLOW service. more

WHAT HAPPENED HERE I WENT A FEW MONTHS AGO AND IT WAS GREAT. I WENT YESTERDAY AND IT WAS ON OF THE WORST DINING EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE IM TOO UPSET TO EVEN GO ANY FURTHER I WONT BE BACK, YOU SHOULDNT EITHER! Pros: MUSIC WAS GOOD Cons: EVERYTHING ELSE more

Although it is obvious that affiliates of this restaurant have been hilariously and misleadingly inflating reviews on this restaurant, I must say the ambience at Teak was indeed impressive. It had a massive first floor dining room with a giant fish tank that spans the full length of the bar, a nice private area for parties upstairs, and a beautiful view of the Hudson and NYC. But for this great first impression, you will pay with your wallet. The food while fresh was definitely not up to par with the value. Biggest upset was the oyster shooters appetizer: it was about 20 bucks for only 4 mediocre oysters. I don't mind paying good money for pricey oysters like kumamotos, but these were not impressive. We were also let down by the 50% discount on Mondays because our party was larger than 6 people. In my opinion, this is bad business, good for Teak, because the rest of the patrons there (groups less than 6) got a better deal than us and they weren't subjected to imposed gratuity at the end of the night. With all that said, our party still had a great time and the service staff was very nice to us while not as attentive as most other restaurants. Drinks and music were pretty good too. Regardless of the negative criticism, I think people will keep going back to this place because it's an impressive sight to see and for those with company cards and fat wallets, it's no big deal to impress colleagues or a nice date. I'd say this is the perfect place for those who endulge in the superficial lifestyle. Pros: Great Ambience & View - owners did something right Cons: Overpriced & Sparse Service - when money is good, they probably won't change more

TEAK ON THE HUDSON HAS "THE BEST BRUNCH IN HOBOKEN" WITH UNLIMITED DRINKS AND SOME SWEET LIVE JAZZ, NOT TO MENTION THE ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET, FLUFFY EGGS, CRISP BACON , BAGELS AND MUFFINS, THE SPREAD GOES ON AND ON. IM REALLY IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE. YOU SHOULD GO AND FALL IN LOVE TOO. ( I SHOULD DO PR FOR THESE GUYS ) SERIOUSLY, ITS ABOUT TIME HOBOKEN HAS STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE WITH A HIGH END HI CLASS PLACE LIKE TEAK Pros: great food great setting Cons: none more

WELL WHERE DO I START... IT SEEMS SOME PEOPLE DONT KNOW GOOD FOOD WHEN THEY EAT IT I GO TO TEAK AT LEASRT ONCE A WEEK. THE FOOD AND SERVICE ARE ALWAYS FLAWLESS... THE DRINKS ARE CREATIVE AND DELICIOUS, AS IS THE FOOD. THE PRICES ARE A BIT HI FOR SUSHI BUT THE ROLLS ARE HUGE... DID I MENTION HUGE AND THE FRESHEST IVE HAD THIS SIDE OF THE RIVER. THE ATMOSPHERE IS EDGY AND SHIEK. I JUST CANT SEEM TO GET ENOUGH OF THIS PLACE. I WENT ON FRIDAY LATE AND THE SCENE WAS JUST WHAT ME AND MY FRIENDS WERE LOOKING FOR, GREAT MUSIC AND AN UPSCALE CROWD. EVERY TIME I BRING NEW PEOPLE THERE I GET THE SAME REACTION.."WOW ITS ABOUT TIME HOBOKEN HAS A PLACE WE CAN GOTO IN PLACE OF TRECKING TO MANHATTAN. IN MY BOOK TEAK IS A WINNER ALL AROUND. DEFINETLY WORTH TAKING A LOOK Pros: FINALLY A PLACE WITH CLASS more

Right across the street from Hoboken PATH station. Decor is attractive. Luckily I was in the party of company paid credit card - otherwise, price was on the higher end. Creative sushi, but someone like me, who favours traditional sushi pieces, may not return for food. more

I took my boyfriend and his mom to dinner at Teak last Saturday night. I had read so much about the decor (lighting, music, statues, wall fishtank), that I had to check it out. We sat outside to enjoy the weather, but this is NOT recommended as the tables were on such a slant. I had to constantly ensure that my martini didn't topple over! I also was sitting on a metal plate covering some huge sidwalk hole (I'm sure)...which would bend and bounce when some walked or moved his/her chair on it - scary. Service was marginal - our waitor had to be flagged down a few times. As far as the food, we mostly enjoyed the bread! We all have had better salmon (entree), sushi, and figs with proscuitto (appetizer). I myself ordered the sushi and was VERY disappointed, especially for what it cost. I have a had great sushi, and this tasted like the prepackaged kind from the supermarket. Very inventive sushi options, but the rice seemed wrong and the fish marginal. I would recommend this place to grab a drink - stick to hanging out inside/enjoying the decor at the bar! Pros: Inside decor Cons: Food, prices, outdoor seating more

I recently visited Hoboken's famous TEAK restaurant and was very disappointed. I will admit, the interior decoration is beautiful, but that's where your experience will stop. Seating: My group was seated outside along the sidewalk. It was a pleasant night with a cool breeze, so I figured it would be enjoyable. What I didn't expect was to sit on an incline or decline depending on which side of the table I sat at. I do not recommend sitting outside if you wish to dine at this establishment. In fact, there should be absolutely no option to sit outside. Trust me when I tell you, it's horrible. Basically, if your drink is full, it will spill over the side. Menu: The menu selections are excellent. The combinations of sushi are interesting as well, but the prices are ridiculous. $27.00 for a half inch of fish and rice is insane. Even basic rolls, which typically cost $5/$6 are marked up to $12, which is what you would expect to pay for a finer and more exotic sushi roll. Food: The quality of food is mediocre at best. The sushi is poor and is overpowered by incredibly starchy rice and there's alot of it too. The menu of exotic rolls looks excellent, but you're wasting your money. I sampled some sushi, but had Salmon for dinner. The salmon was overcooked with crispy edges and a dry center. Drinks: The drink menu consists of Martinis. That's it. They offer whatever you would like, but you certainly seem overwhelmed when looking at a list of only Martini's. I opted for the Mojito and it was the best part of my meal. The drinks were good and decently priced (compared to Manhattan prices) Service: If I'm at the diner, I expect my waitress to be uncertain about the specials or how the food is prepared. If I'm at a so-called fancy restaurant, I expect the waiter to know this menu perfectly. Our waiter frequently forgot about our drinks, didn't know the menu and had to view notes about the specials. Overall: Go somewhere else until management is changed. Pros: Drinks and Decor Cons: Food, Service, Price more

absolute...hands down....worst dining experience Ive ever had! i seriously dont know where they got their waitstaff...but they are complete morons. WOW good tuna tower though. thats about it, Pros: tuna tower Cons: ignorant waitstaff more

I WENT THERE ON THURSDAY NIGHT, I HEARD THEY HAVE A NEW SPRING MENU SO I WENT TO GIVE IT A TRY. WOW THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS PERFECTLY COOKED AND I PRACTICALLY LICKED MY PLATE, THE SUSHI WAS FRESH AND INVENTIVE, LIKE NONE IVE HAD BEFORE. THE SERVICE WAS CASUAL AND ATTENTIVE, (MY SERVER WAS VERY KNOWLEGABLE BUT NOT UPTIGHT) WE HAD FUN!! SOMETHING THAT MOST PLACES ARE MISSING THESE DAYS. LATER WE WENT UP TO THE LOUNGE HAD SOME SAKITINIS AND LISTENED TO SOME OF THE BEST MUSIC IVE HEARD THIS SIDE OF THE HUDSON RIVER. MY OVERALL RATING "LOVE" Pros: IM PRO TEAK Cons: IM UPSET I HADN'T GONE SOONER more

Honestly, this place is gorgeous. The decor and ambience are extraordinary, however, the food and service were literally mediocre. The appy lettuce wraps came with wilted lettuce and the filling looked like my dog's mushed up evening meal, no joke (and didn't taste much better). Our waiter knocked over my martini and my man's beer and laughed stating "s%$* happens" , not exactly professional service do you think? I mean I think I am easy going, but we paid good money to have mediocre customer service. And speaking of money, the drinks are outrageously priced 13 bucks for a regular ol' dirty martini, come on. The only reason I'd go back would be for the decor and cool funk music. Otherwise they can forget it. Pros: ambience, music, etc Cons: food, cost and poor service more

My friends and I went on a Friday night and had a great evening. The sushi was fresh and beautiful, the lounge was savvy and attractive. It was exactly what we were looking for. We will all be going back this weekend. See you there! X X X O O O Pros: Attractive Savvy People, Cocktails, Sushi, Lounge Cons: Service could be more attentive. more

Went on a weeknight. Good sushi, but very standard fare. For these prices, it should at least be something different than what you can get everywhere else. Decor was beautiful - love the aquarium behind the bar. I probably would have gone back if I wanted an expensive night out, but the service unfortunately was horrific. Bored and unattentive servers and bartenders and rude behavior by management. Overall, wouldn't recommend it unless you really like a serving of "attitude" with your sushi. Pros: Good sushi, trendy ambiance Cons: Rude service, overpriced more