Stern And Bow - Closter

From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was exceptional. The service was professional, friendly, and on point. We enjoyed delicious crab cakes, fried calamari, oysters, steak and fries, ribs, desserts, and drinks. This hidden gem in Bergen county exceeded all of our expectations. The owner and chef welcomed us warmly and treated us like royalty. As someone who works in the NYC hospitality industry, I have never experienced anything quite like this before. This restaurant has quickly become my top choice for a night out. I highly recommend it!

We are thrilled that we finally gave this restaurant a try! The mussels, salmon, and linguine with clam sauce were all outstanding. We were also pleased with our drinks (old fashioned) and the service. We will definitely return in the future.

Very cool spot. Clean-sleek-smart looking little joint. The vibe is casual. The place is clean, bright and inviting. The art is dope and check out the bathroom signs please. The service is friendly. The food is delicious. The drinks are fantastic. The vibe and the people are cool. I came here randomly for brunch on 2/27/22 and can?t wait to return and try their dinner menu too. Great job Team Stern Bow ?

I just finished celebrating New Year's at this restaurant. My husband started with a dozen oysters and a dozen clams for an appetizer, and then had half a fried chicken with a dipping sauce, collard greens, and a fried biscuit. I chose fried calamari for my appetizer and the BBQ shrimp for my main dish. The Albarino wine paired perfectly with our meal. Don't forget to try the bread pudding for dessert. The staff here is excellent.

Our first visit since spring 2020 and we are so glad we came back. Everything we ate was terrific: calamari, charred oysters, lobster roll, crab cake, and ceviche (which had more of a ?kick? than elsewhere). We ate outside on a pleasant evening. It?s a lot quieter which we appreciated.