Is Jersey's BEST Steakhouse Worth The Hype? The River Palm Terrace

[@packiejoegilheany1171]

My Irish wife once got us a reservation there saying that she represented U2s management and possibly a member of the band would be joining us , asking politely if we could get a secluded table at the last minute on a Saturday night. The waiter knew that we were full of crap but played the game. I loved the place.

[@meiguoren66]

@@packiejoegilheany1171 Good Irish Jersey thinking.

[@brucelee5576]

When I was a sever back in the 90s I gave everyone the superstar treatment , the restaurant I worked for charges and arm and a leg and the tips are huge , you have no choice but to take care of your guests.

[@BlackJesus8463]

@@brucelee5576 We all couldve been nicer. ✌

[@uaeats]

Haha amazing. Thanks for sharing your connection to the place!

[@packiejoegilheany1171]

@@meiguoren66 Bronx thinking. We were treating my Jersey cousins to dinner and wanted something nice. A friend recommended that place. Great Italian and Indian food in Jersey though, I was surprised.

[@lac2275]

$27 for two sushi pieces is insane!

[@yonatanben-chaim9747]

O-toro is a really expensive cut. So honestly for a NYC high end sushi place it would be normal. But what he got didn't seem like it was the same quality, plus the wasabi and whatnot was really cheap quality.

[@markmower6507]

Eating Uncooked Fish that Can Kill You is Insane! Otherwise I could easily afford it...

[@xoreign]

@@markmower6507 I would look into why sushi is (generally*) safe to consume raw. There are quite a few safeguards. * Generally safe in the US, as in the sourcing matters. I would likely say a place like this is just fine. In places like Japan, getting sick from sushi is basically a non issue. Even pregnant people consume it like any other food.

[@nick_at_nite]

You obviously have never tried good sushi. Granted, toro is significantly more expensive in US than it is currently in Japan even with a still strong but sinking Dollar/Yen exchange. More importantly, UA's street cred just jumped dramatically by zeroing in on the toro in that menu! But, I question that NJ restaurant's ability to produce GOOD rice fitting for toro as well as using proper wasabi. So for that restaurant, it was overpriced. LA has much better toro for $20/2.

[@dave1876]

@@markmower6507 I bet you like your steak well done too.

[@normandea]

You are absolutely correct. A great steak doesn't need a sauce, much less catsup! The steak looks great, perfectly cooked. Nice review.

[@BlackJesus8463]

Steak is pretty bland on its own and fattiness can only take you so far in flavor you need something sweet, sour, spicy and earthy to balance it out.

[@billythekid3234]

@@BlackJesus8463 Bland? not the steal I eat,,,, Have a nice day W Jesus,,,,,

[@subaruamazon]

my mom would belt me if i put on a1 on a steak like that. salt and pepper and not even that.

[@Snowboarder16]

Very articulate likeable commentator. Wish you did reviews for one of the New York news channels. A plus for your video

[@crookedvinyl7380]

Another great video UA. Steak looked tasty

[@NowhereForMeToSit]

I used to live up the hill from River Palm. I'd go there for lunch 2-3 times a week. We moved up north across the border in NY. They used to have a location in Mahwah and Fairlawn, but I think the partners decided to go separate ways. The Mahwah location is now called RP Prime. We've been going there a lot lately. You should check it out.

[@hailandfire1822]

I used to go there 4-5 times a week

[@PeterWongComedy]

Mahwah has unexpectedly great food

[@th6252]

Have been curiously how the rebranded locations were. Never went to River Palm because I’m a straight up ribeye guy which they didn’t offer. I noticed RP offers one and have been wanting to check out the Fair Lawn location.

[@NowhereForMeToSit]

@@th6252 River Palm in Edgewater used to offer a dry-aged tomahawk. Not sure if they have that anymore.

[@th6252]

@@NowhereForMeToSit never saw that on the menu but good to know. Do you remember how far back that was?

[@mca081983]

Nice vid like always I like your reviews pretty honest and stayed on track

[@uaeats]

Thank you!

[@brew62]

I love your page, but I have one huge critique. You get way too descriptive for too long and by the time you actually try the food in itself it’s off or cold. You should eat first and then give you an honest review of how it taste and how is properly served Otherwise, keep up the great work🏆

[@brandonperlow9091]

THIS!

[@TheJoey9999999999]

fully agree i swear he stares at his food for so long it drives me crazy

[@Snowboarder16]

This is a great channel I subbed

[@Cheekypowpow]

Great video❤❤ i really enjoyed it! And eventho the waiter was a bit nosy you kept your review honest. I appreciate that!! Keep it up!

[@johnnykleen]

your videos are so well done...i appreciate how you depict every aspect even down to the butter...i am a new subscriber and will be for life...thank you

[@uaeats]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@mr2izm]

5 minute drive from me.. every visit has been enjoyable.. great work

[@aricohen3675]

Keep pumping those videos out buddy!

[@uaeats]

Doing my best!

[@wolf5505]

Enjoyed this video. Thanks.

[@NancyChen53]

Just a recommendation - try all the food right as they come out and then start your review. The fries would probably have tasted better when they first brought it out. Or you could try voiceover review afterwards. Looking forward to more videos!

[@johnkovalicky3389]

Exactly he talks waaaaay to dam much and fondeles the food ! Really

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

@@johnkovalicky3389 he doesnt fondle the food. he straight up molests it 🤢

[@RSW552]

@@johnkovalicky3389It’s like it’s the first time he’s been to a restaurant. Even when my kids were really young - they weren’t that bad at the table.

[@RSW552]

This!

[@RSW552]

@@trollzone1 he lacks a lot of maturity.

[@chrislillback8462]

I'm convinced you like cold food! Eating potatoes and cold green beans 15 minutes later would be disgusting anywhere!

[@johnkovalicky3389]

@@chrislillback8462 yep ! And the food massage thing . He can turn the toughest pastrami into award winning.

[@frankb1]

When I think of Fort Lee, I think "Let's have some traffic!"

[@johnmckenzie4639]

When I think of Fort Lee, New Jersey, I think of Mr. Richard Feder. 😊

[@johnkovalicky3389]

Bridgegate!!😮

[@danielschear556]

I think the legacy broadcast studios of CNBC.

[@hu_b]

"Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee." Governing at its finest.

[@catlike1]

I think Korean food!

[@homerjay20]

I have a pet peeve for cold butter served with bread. It makes all the sense in the world to me to soften the butter so it spreads easily and seems like an oversight to not do so. You've opened my eye to this though UA. Maybe it's supposed to be cold and eaten with bread like a slice of cheese like you did??? Love your videos! Keep it up!

[@carsuponcarsupon]

Cold butter with bread is dumb. I’m with you

[@subaruamazon]

me too. how do u spread hard butter. how do they soften it?

[@TheLanard]

I love your reviews. If you haven’t tried Arthur’s Tavern in Morris Plains, NJ, they make the BEST Delmonico steaks

[@subaruamazon]

the one in hoboken closed many years ago after it went down hill. biggies is another hoboken "chain" on 17 or 3? that no longer exists. i ate at the one on 3 17 it was very good.

[@thehuntgray]

UA keep up the great work!! The steakhouse reviews are my favorite to watch while I eat lunch or dinner. I’m due for a good steak lol

[@uaeats]

Thank you! I love making the steak vids as well. I just need to space them out for health and budget reasons

[@thehuntgray]

@@uaeatstotally get that! Have you considered letting a subscriber eat with you one of these times, particular for those who live on the east coast? I think that’d be a cool idea. Also, I’m sure a lot of people here, including myself, would donate to a Patreon to help with the expense of the meals

[@gersondamens608]

COLD TATERS N STRING BEANS. OMG. Eat first and than review. Steak looked perfectly done and juicy. Price point was reasonable for a high quality steak house....

[@jammygitt]

Hey UA! Big up to you for listening to my recommendation to visit my favorite place in the WORLD - that I could eat at every night if I could afford it :) So many great items on the menu always. For Sushi you should have done the Otoro Tartare. That is exquisite. Glad you liked it as much as I do. TBH RPT is the thing I miss most about the East Coast. The kitchen will also take requests like Au Poivre sauce etc to come out with your steak. Used to be the Best Burger Deal for $10 lunch too. I think now they are $15

[@bobprock4960]

Nueske's bacon on the menu! From little old Wittenberg Wisconsin! See we do have more than just cheese here! Love your reviews UA! Maybe we'll get you here sometime for a good old Wisconsin Friday night fish fry at a Supper Club. Talk about your 50's and 60's vibe!

[@MarkBulgrin]

Capital Grille serves Nueske's bacon as an appetizer also!

[@LordGucciDraco]

It’s always so funny to me that all of these famous, fancy places advertise that they have Nueske’s and it’s all coming out of a relatively small facility in the middle of a tiny town 😂

[@torresthemonster]

Even though I am vegetarian, nothing makes me more happy than seeing people eat good food and enjoy it 😊

[@subaruamazon]

me too. love to walk buy a restaurant and watch people have a good meal.

[@franciscasanchez8175]

I live a few blocks away and this is our favorite steak house! We love the sushi rolls too!!!

[@subaruamazon]

hudson county. i find myself driving up river road all the time. i like mitsuwa and the food court and green tea ice cream. i also like the bagel place on the corner near whole food in that mini mall. they make big sandwiches. going north right as you turn in on the corner there. great big sandwiches. there is supposed to be a karaoke place there any word? oh and that lobster place how is that?

[@davidamerson0715]

Nice hair cut! I love your channel!

[@imhvy]

I remember the commercials for this place in the early 2000’s. It was just a ripping sizzling steak and their logo with a voice over. Always wanted to go.

[@TheMoesoliman1]

"the only restaurant who starts preparing your steak 28 days before you arrive."

[@saleslrp6143]

Ate at the on in Fair Lawn on Route 4 several times. Always amazing. Bonus tip: if you go on a Saturday night, the bar area looks like an audition for extras in the Sopranos

[@njshift]

Dave was my waiter last time I ate there. River Palm is consistently excellent.

[@GCohen9782]

I love the River Palm... Been there a ton of times, never had a bad meal.

[@surfboard396]

Hi UA. Nice job. The steak looks good, nice marks. Well cooked. The potatoes look a little dry and not as described. Beans r beans. Glad you enjoyed. Bread looks good also. Safe travels man. ✌🏽

[@cchubss]

UA, can you review the capital grille? I used to work there, would like to hear what you would say about this place.

[@Snowboarder16]

I agree

[@meiguoren66]

UA should hit up some of the Spanish and Portuguese places in Newark. Awesome food.

[@th6252]

Agreed! Particularly the numerous rodizios. Although not very highly rated on Yelp, my 2 favorites are Brasilia for rodizio and Seabra Marisqueria for Portuguese seafood.

[@meiguoren66]

@@th6252 I grew up near Newark. I left the East Coast in 89 but we used to hit up the Spanish Tavern and The Spain I think it was called. Also some Portuguese (not Brazilian) seafood place in Harrison. Many Brazilian and Colombian places in Elizabeth. Great variety. Seems like a lot more variety now though. I've lived all over the West coast and LA is as diverse but with different countries. More Mexican obviously. More Persian, Armenian, Georgian. LA has a huge Jewish population too. I've never been to Houston but I heard their diversity is amazing too.

[@th6252]

@@meiguoren66I’m from Bergen County born and raised but lived and worked in Jersey City and Hoboken for over 10 years and worked in Union County for several years as well. Left the area around 2019 moving around a bit but I’m back in Bergen County. Used to go to Newark all the time for mostly rodizio. The most well known Spanish restaurant I’m aware of was/is Don Pepe’s. It was THE place for paella back in the day, but there are a few other places I prefer over it. Used to work with a ton of Portuguese and Brazilians when I worked in Union county and got addicted to pao de quejo and pasteis de nata.

[@meiguoren66]

@@th6252 I'm from Westfield. Miss the food a lot. I went to college in Boston and I dated a girl from Cartagena. She was really wealthy. Her family was let's just say involved in Colombian things in the 80s. At like 3 in the morning she'd say" let's go to New York and party." Sometimes we go to Miami sometimes we go to DC but we always end up in a South American restaurant bar club.Lots of fun.

[@meiguoren66]

@@th6252 My friends own Leo's in Hoboken. You know it?

[@bb57365]

This place is an absolute treasure. I would put it up against any nyc steakhouse, without the ridiculous tolls. 🥩

[@melimel2990]

Yeaaa keep lying to yourself 😂.

[@bb57365]

🤡

[@statonbs]

Ketchup was for the potatoes ;) great video!

[@majormantle07]

We love the Hash brown potatoes - always get those to go with the steak.

[@skylershank9309]

A steakhouse & sushi bar. Never heard of that combo.

[@bidhrohi12]

Great review. When cooking at home, the general advice now is to pre-season the steak and let it absorb the salt so it's uniform. I prefer to not do that and rather add some salt in the end like you're doing with the finishing salt here. The contrast with just the meat flavor with the spark of salt and the texture. This steak looks perfect - they care about what they're making.

[@loraj4712]

I drive by here almost every day for 20 years and have never been. The wait for the valet gives me anxiety. Lol. Maybe will get there this year.

[@PJ2437]

You have to check out RP Prime in either Mahwah or Fair Lawn. Excellent by all metrics.

[@Cloud-dq1mr]

They countered your usual nitpick of "it's not seasoned/salty enough" nicely. Even though you always have salt and pepper right next to you.

[@markmower6507]

7:15 , I am not really a big fan of bread. But that bread looks so Good I started Salivating!!!

[@pviz7554]

Dude! This is my favorite restaurant in Jersey. Huge mistake not getting a sushi roll. It’s amazing!

[@mistergrendel32]

I’m glad to see flip-flops are not allowed. Too many adults are wearing them in public. They are appropriate at the ocean or around the pool only.

[@fastfoodreviewandelvistoo]

I’d like to recommend the “McRib” when it comes back.

[@davemonell9308]

Can't wait Mcrib rocks

[@raubinger55]

Good video!

[@g-the-becoming3443]

Look how long u let the Potatoes sit there before u ate them, there going to be soft and mushy

[@challenger516]

LOL another dude living in his mom's basement teaching him how to eat 😂

[@johnkovalicky3389]

He talks to dam much . I dont need an analogy of potatoes. He's not all that on fine food reviews or lesser. Gezzzzz

[@UrbaneFingerbang]

Dip fish side first....never knew that. Thanks for that tip.

[@suthamm]

Just curious. Is the steak on the hot plate like some other steakhouses?

[@tony-ce7qp]

whoever is talking with UA i think thats perfect im in CT but i will go there no doubt!

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

if its not pastrami, its gonna be a steak video

[@BlackJesus8463]

anything is better than crustaceans.

[@chopchopchenzino7161]

lol

[@fernandasegovia5792]

UE love your videos and your persona , but don’t let your food get cold please ! 🙏🏻🩷

[@scottgraney5275]

Been there several times great food.

[@bowesman1000]

i think the server was asking you if this is the first time you had ever been to any restaurant because you were more interested in and went on about the butter? and not too curious at all about the home made focaccia bread?

[@bigredwhale1]

lesson learned... don't buy sushi at a steak house

[@BmanNL1]

That looked good. Weird combo though, more traditional steak options and sushi mixed in too that. But if it's good, it's good.

[@JYLee-rr1sy]

Hey UA you should do an episode ranking your top 10 steaks and 10 steakhouse experiences,

[@JB-hv7ps]

Cold butter on warm bread is the best.

[@budrich2773]

Fire!!! 😮

[@Rob901]

Best porterhouse steak I've had was there .

[@PeterBlack-e4k]

Glad you gave it a positive review. I was concerned that you would get whacked by that waiter if you didn’t.

[@Seisenberg]

It seems like the fried onions should have been a garnish for the green beans. That would make more sense 😅

[@lancewilliams4190]

Find a good local diner. Reasonable prices, equal or better food.

[@colin042371]

The one in Fair Lawn is excellent too!

[@normblock5183]

What isle are "edibile sponges" on at my supermarket?

[@johnrubino7604]

Hi UA, another great steakhouse in New Jersey is Rod's Steak house. Rod's is located in Morristown, NJ. Rod's has been in business for a long time, close to Drew University.

[@corylee2261]

I came back to watch you eat cold food 😂

[@badabingmike]

Try going for dinner and then have the pleasure of meeting Andy the head sushi chef who will come out and make the rounds. Such a character. Best steakhouse in Northern NJ imo.

[@michaeljohnson4344]

Marbleization: mar·​ble·​iza·​tion, mär-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən: the process of becoming or the condition of being veined or marked like marble. In the case our steak, it is intensely streaked with fatty veins that are the signatures of a great ribeye! Although misspelled on the menu, this is a real word used in the correct context to accurately describe the menu item. The use of the term "marbleization" was no mis-STEAK!

[@MbisonBalrog]

I like to claim first to recommend River Palm Terrace.

[@ChamP10nk1ng]

& we genuinely appreciate your recommendation 👍 i heard Vega & Sagat were weekend regulars here.

[@MbisonBalrog]

@@ChamP10nk1ng Vega yes but Sagat; not his kind of place.

[@petergoldberg6293]

UA. You talk too freaking much you left the potatoes to when they were soggy and not too good. You should really try the food all of the food first the steak then the potatoes and the green beans. You can go back and do a voiceover.

[@annehajdu8654]

Agreed. Don't let your food get cold.

[@JulianJohnston919]

I never had aged steak before, for my first time, should I try wet or dry aged?

[@carsuponcarsupon]

Moist aged

[@johnw.8347]

You should checkout Gibson’s steakhouse in Chicago.

[@Jeff-p5i2w]

Looks great, but that appetizer for 27 bucks, you have to be kidding!

[@BlackJesus8463]

You never had better.

[@Snoogleheimer]

You need to do a review of St. Elmo Steakhouse.

[@tony-ce7qp]

UA Eats for the People...........we love you dude.......FACT!

[@miker8567]

If you'd like to do a burger review... go up the street a bit to Dino's Bar and Grill. They make a nicely charred and delicious bacon cheeseburger!

[@markmower6507]

Reminds me of that Movie when the actor whispers, " They forgot to Cook it." Hahahahahahaha 😂!!!

[@elliotsklar5419]

Please try the Capital Grill their lunch specials are as good if not better

[@_nlcholas]

great idea, getting sushi at a steak restaurant. if that is otoro, i'm an austronaut.

[@QDPenguin]

the steaks look very good and value for money.. but yeah I do agree with the rest that sushi shouldn't be on the steakhouse menu as it's too costly. And not sure if it's just me, the otoro appearance looks a bit unusual

[@coremeasures]

Actually, the presentation of the steak dinner would be very pleasing for most diners.

[@bigponch85]

Best steak house in jersey..

[@EscapeTheGULAGS-ze7bx]

Steve's Sizzling Steaks !!!!

[@johnkovalicky3389]

Used to go back in middle 80'S till late 90's .back then a filet was I think $15.95 . Ate at the bar as the additions were not added yet . Original place ... just to go back in time for one night!!! And then of course we hit the track for a hopefully trifecta win !!@:

[@joeoreo3079]

Hi, can you review Bowery meat company in soho

[@GCLU]

There used to be a River Palm Terrace right outside of Fair Lawn on the highway. The steaks are fine but I preferred the lamb chops there

[@MbisonBalrog]

They had three locations. I guess Covid shut two down.

[@NJDAVE]

That isn't a bad deal for a prime Ribeye in 2024...

[@th6252]

You should check out Steve’s Sizzling Steaks in Carlstadt. They have a super loyal following and it can be a long wait. Just beware of maybe not getting their signature “Sizzling” style as the jus they put on can be overwhelmingly salty.

[@plantlvr]

Ribeye is my favorite cut, but bone in is the best!

[@realpolitiksanta5980]

There’s a great steakhouse you should visit. I think it’s called Sizzlings. Or Sizzles. Or something like that. Top notch…classy…

[@nowzthetime]

It's probably good that they put the onion strings on top of the steak because some of the grease strips on the steak and then you just shove the onion strings off to the side when ready to eat

[@alexrekzu4079]

Waiter was on point 🍻

[@Stokesx]

My name is UA and I love to eat !

[@geoffreycoates4720]

Try Sammy's Old Cider Mill Mendham NJ

[@db50000]

I believe their bread and butter is their bread and butter.

[@Josh-gf6ms]

Try Char Kol in Freehold NJ. Best steakhouse I've tried in NJ

[@stylishbunny6854]

I been there several times for lunch and dinner. Good spot for work lunch or family dinner. Good to see your experience. There is also Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, (90 Promenade , Edgewater, NJ), which I enjoy. Hope you get to try it. ❤

[@thegoldrobber]

Deliciousness'? Don't you mean 'deliciousnessization?

[@talpha126]

Are you still in NJ up the hill you gotta go to Blackbird Pub the burger in Cliffside Park, NJ I guess you can call it a Dive Bar but great food and burgers

[@Dawgdoc999]

That O'toro looked like they cut it with a lawnmower what the hell.....Assumedly they do not have a 'legit' sushi chef because I cant imagine sending any fresh fish out the door that looks like that