I only come here for the loaded baked potato soup, but the small plates have enticed me. They've up-ed their game and brought a little more class into this restaurant chain. I enjoyed the asparagus small plate, and the flatbreads. They're great for when you don't want to eat a Houlihan sized portion of food.
Review Source:I LOVE HouliGan's! Â As a man of the seas, i often come in after a long day on the rough waters with a bit of nausea and a belly full of rum. Â the staff here feed me their catch of the day and im on my way. Â even if that means a quick visit to the mini forest trees outside for a small vom. Â love you hoolies, the hooligans
Review Source:We were staying at the Sheraton and went here two nights in a row. My b/f got the cheeseburger which was delicious and I got the turkey wrap which was actually not what I asked for and was very bland. I didn't feel like complaining b/c we were seated next to two children that decided to dance in the middle of the service floor. I just wanted to eat and go. We returned last night for happy hour which offers a $1 off drafts til 7pm. The goat cheese and mushroom wrap were tasty, but not a friend to my waistline. We also ordered a grilled rosemary chicken entree which was also very good. The service was efficient.
Review Source:The main attraction to this location is it's close proximity to the East River waterfront, which offers a spectacular view of Manhattan. Other than this major draw- the food was lackluster.
I had two dishes which comprised of two starters. I had the mac n' cheese and the spinach dip. Both dishes were overly salty. The Mac n' cheese was overpowered by the saltiness. I appreciated that it had scallions, breadcrumbs, bacon and sour cream accenting it, but the overall salty nature of the dish was diminishing these elements. The spinach dip was so greasy. It's unfortunate because it had good flavor, but it was just overly greasy.
My soda was not mixed properly. Being from Texas, I ordered a Dr Pepper, and I have to say I was disappointed by the overly sweet soda presented.
On a more positive note, I dined with a large group of people and the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive, and pleasant and handled our large group very competently.
Went here on a Sunday during football season.....they have every game which is nice, but the TV set up is kind of bad for the amount of tables and the if u sit at the bar then u have to break your neck looking up......
Food: Jumbo shrimp (one of my favorite oxymora btw) and bruschetta....was so-so, the bruschetta was lacking something. The shrimp were good though.
I had a burger with Swiss and bacon (classic fat guy food) and my dad had the reuben...both were on par (sweet potato fries were very good though)
Service: Not very good, but not anything bad just felt very plain service.
Overall: If your in the area and want to catch the games or just be treated to a regular dining experience stop in....If you want a dining experience go elsewhere!
I'm a fan of the Houlihan's chain, but I especially like this one because of the large outdoor bar area. Â It's a fun place with a great atmosphere during the summer. Â Even their indoor bar (this one has two) is usually packed to max. capacity. Â I like the food here. Â Most recently we had an awesome flatbread appetizer. Â I had a shrimp salad (can't remember the exact name) and my husband had his favorite rosemary chicken plate with mashed potatoes and veggies. Â Great date night spot as well as for groups. Â It tends to get packed on the weekends here. Â Really packed.
Review Source:Houlihan's is fine. Â The food is good for a chain. Â Service was relatively mediocre at this location--not terribly friendly, particularly at the outdoor bar. Â It has a very nice outdoor space, but the ambiance is reduced by the fact they apparently think they're operating a dance club. The too-loud music was constantly thumping hip-hop tunes.
I went here three times in a week since we were sort of trapped at a nearby hotel. On the one hand, it was nice to have this as a nearby options; on the other hand, with a little variance in music (and reduction in volume), plus a bit better service, Houlihan's could've been a much more agreeable experience.
I gave this place a 5 for one main reason only.
The service. Â If you can, please ask for CJ Â aka Charles . HE IS THE BEST IVE EVER SEEN.
He took the time to notice that I did not love the Tortilla Soup and that another person did not like her drink and he swapped it for us. Â He gets a satisfaction to know that you enjoy
2) The view is fantastic.
3) The menu is huge. Â I loved the grilled chicken sandwich and btw the side salad for only $2.99 has WARM BREAD, I appreciate that.
If your about friendly service and great  atmosphere. This location is the place for you. It also has indoor and outdoor seating with a view of NYC . The menu has something for everyone.  Food is always fresh, fast and will never leave you hungry or disappointed. By fair the best value for this area. Parking is a breeze with a huge private lot and it's FREE! If you never been here take the time to check it out.
Review Source:We ate here twice on this recent trip to NYC/NJ. Mainly, it was the closest to our hotel in walking distance.
The first night, the food was a bit disappointing for my co-diner. She ordered prime rib and they were out. So she ordered Filet Mignon instead and it was supposed to be medium-rare. It came out raw in the middle. They did take it off the bill after she didn't eat it.
Our waiter that night, Fernando, really saved the evening from going downhill with his gracious service and making sure we were okay. There was a really obnoxious family in front of us that was aggressively ruining the fun, casual, stress-free vibe we wanted.
We went back the next night and had decent food (Bacon Cheeseburger for me and Chicken Fingers for my co-diner). The other waitress was pretty good too.
In all, if there are no other options around, I'd head back there again. But it wouldn't be my first choice.
Highlight of this place is the outdoor bar. Most of the outdoor bar is in the shade. Pre manufactured drinks and food is to be expected. All the drinks come out in plastic cups because someone had been smashed in the head by a bottle a couple weeks earlier. Then placed my order and she needed my credit card immediately to hold in case I ran off. What has been going on at this place??
Had the nachos and a margarita, not bad but not great. Just as I expected a chain restaurant. Staff was nice and how many chain restaurants are you able to sit an outdoor bar overlooking a marina and the skyline. Think this place serves a good purpose for the countless out of town people staying at the hotel next door. If you live down the street not a bad option to change it up a bit but I wouldnt make a special effort to go.
Not bad for dinner when you need to duck out from the rain.
The food wasn't so great, but the service was. Â All in all a solid 3 stars.
I started off with a margarita which had little kick and was very "meh." Â I didn't order another. Â Then a bacon bleu burger came out, but it was also pretty bland. Â I satisfied my hunger, but that was about it.
The waitress was great. Â She was sharp and came to check on us just the right amount of times. Â She definitely was the bright spot of dinner.
I might come back again if I'm in the immediate area again, but that's about it.
Oh ((SNAP!!))
Just goes to show, thing *can* get better if the squeaky wheel finally gets some damn oil!
Houli's has stepped up the menu, big time. The Godforsaken Veggie Zombie Burger continues to reign on the menu but one important addition has appeared and has saved me on countless lunch meetings--the Veggie Club Sandwich.
This sandwich alone motivated me to dust off this rating, brush away the cobwebs, and smack another star (and 1/2 if it were allowed) on this jalopy. Veganized without the cheese (you don't miss it, believe me) it makes my day AND comes with your choice of side. What else do you need? Get the sandwich and get back to work, you!
Traveling with co-workers in New Jersey, I was able to visit a lot of places that I wouldn't normally go, particularly chain restaurants. Â Houlihan's is no exception.
First, I was a teensy bit put-off by the professional-looking Yelp food shots with the name of the product emblazoned across the photo. Â My preference would be food must be in its natural environment in order to be submitted to Yelp. Seeing an airbrushed, tweaked, and perfectly unnatural-looking chicken-breast on a plate that looks nothing like the actual food that's brought out the table is fine for a menu maybe, but Yelp is about real reviews written by real people with real experiences. Â I don't see a lot of this fakery in the Columbus, Ohio market, thank goodness, so I was surprised to see this happening elsewhere. Â I'm sure this isn't technically against Yelp rules, but it certainly feels a little smarmy in my mind, regardless. Â This was the first thing I noticed about your business when I visited the review site. Businesses take note, as I'm probably not the only person who feels this way. Â
Having said all that, my star-rating is based entirely on the dining experience, which was overall decent. Â As this location was close to where I was working, we went here two times over the course of the week.
The first day, I had veggie stir-fry, and because the server's girlfriend was vegetarian or vegan, he knew exactly what I was looking for - repeating back the things that I was not looking for - and brought out a tasty stir-fry with cheese-covered breadsticks that my tablemates gladly yoinked away from my plate. Â I also had sparkling water with lemon, which was served in a large glass with the Houlihan's "H" logo - fancy!
On the second day, I decided to try a salad, which is usually a pretty good - and healthy - choice for vegans when we go out. Â I always preface my ordering with "I'm vegan, so please make sure they don't include any animal-products in the food such as butter, cheese, milk or, obviously, meat." Â I say this in a friendly way, because I realize that my dietary limitations are a special request, and I truly appreciate it when they accommodate my requests. Â We waited a bit, and my salad came out with the rest of the food at the table, which is cool, because it's nice to eat with everyone else versus having my salad done before their appetizers arrive at the table. Â Sadly, the salad had cheese, so I had to ask to have the salad re-made, which came back quickly and completely devoid of cheese. Â Although I've never personally experienced a restaurant attempt to remove cheese from a dish and send it back out , I always check anyway. Â Dry as a bone, not a trace of cheese anywhere. Â Dressing was super tasty, and I savored my high-quality melange of crispy salad vegetables. Â Alongside, I also had a bottle of sparkling water.
One of the things that struck me about this location was the open-feel with high ceilings and an attractive stained-glass-style skylight. Â Everywhere, the wood was dark, giving you that Irish pub feel and atmosphere, but it's a restaurant, which is nice. Â Many large tables near the windows for large groups, booths and smaller tables elsewhere, plus a large outdoor seating area. Â On the first day, there were hardly any people (timing?), but on the second day it was packed. Â I never felt claustrophobic and the waitstaff did a decent job of moving things along.
I noticed that many tables had timers on them, and when I asked, I was told that they have some sort of guarantee for lunch where they will bring the food out to your table within a certain amount of time during restricted hours, and if they don't bring it out within that time, you get a free...something. Â Best to check for details if you're in a hurry and want to try this out. Â Personally, I'd rather get the food on-time if I'm in a rush, than get a free...something...but at least it's nice that they have a fun way to compensate you for your time
So overall, this was one of the nicer chain restaurants I've been to over the years, but I'm also reminded - as a vegan - why I tend to avoid non-vegetarian chains. Â Some are helpful and friendly, considerate and accommodating; while others have no truly vegan items on their menu except for a salad. Â This location was a nice balance between the two and, although I probably wouldn't go out of my way to prioritize this restaurant much higher on my list than "once every few years...maybe," I could see where omnivorous folks might have a better time. Â In the end, it seemed to me like a more classy version of T.G.I. Friday's.
Never disappointed.
I come here often and the food is always absolutely amazing! I've always brought friends here from out of town and they have loved it too. The fish and chips during St. Patricks Day weekend was amaaaaaazing, I wish they had it all year round!
Their cocktails are also really delicious! I've never had something I don't enjoy from here... As for the service, it's never been anything that bothers me. I've never had a waiter/waitress that amazed me, but everyone seems friendly enough!
Great place to go for drinks and food, especially their small plates.
Standard American/Italian grub here. Â Prices are kind of steep here -- definitely expect to spend at least $10 for lunch even though the food may not be worth $10.
Service is often really slow here. Â Sometimes it takes forever for a waiter/waitress to come by and take our order. Â I also find that usually after your food has been delivered, they often don't show up again unless you flag them down after several attempts.
I do like their unlimited soup and salad combo for lunch. Â They have pretty good baked potato soup. Â The french onion soup is passable but extremely salty. Â The breadsticks are small but pretty doughy.
Also when I used to come here more frequently, there would always be this nasty lingering smell of vomit near the bar. Â I still have no idea why.
With a river view, you'll also find a decent pool hall (Hi-Tech) across the hallway, and a nearby Ruth's Chris. This particular Houlihan's rarely has any waiting time at all, more than likely - you'll be seated the instant you get there.
Getting noticed by a bartender will take a lot of time as they are either very preoccupied, or spend a lot of time at one corner. The outside is decent for summer.
Why 2 stars, well let me explain my view point.
1) when I wait almost 30 minutes for the bartender to return and then have to wait another 15 minutes for him to return with a warm beer. where the hell have you been mate?
2) the food is basically the same and nothing to write home about, who writes home about chain restaurant food anyway?
3) I ordered "wings and thing for $14" you get 6 wings (okay), 4 slices of potato wedge, 4 shrooms in some batter (yuk) and didnt even finish half of it.
Well anyway I was just pissed for waiting so long for the bartender to return and nobody else wanted to assist. I asked and they said they'll find him.
I've experienced one of the few moments that I felt offended here.
Me and my coworker stopped by for a couple of beers after work. We sat inside at the bar, asked for 2 Stellas. The bartender lady served our beer immediately. We started drinking and almost halfway the glass (it was tap beer), both of us said "this beer is sweet?!?!?"
We got her attention and told her that the beer tasted funky, kinda sweet. Do you have it in bottle?
The story begins here.
First thing she asked was "have you ever had Stella before?". We said that was the only beer we drink.
Then she grabs a glass, goes to the tap and pours some, tastes the beer, comes back to us and says "the beer tastes OK to me". We don't have Stella on tap, would you like anything else?
We asked for 2 bottles of Becks, moved on, ate some stuff and left. She didn't put the initial two beers on the check.
Houlihan's staff, here are some tips for you:
1. Clean your taps. Excessive starch buildup on the taps turn into yeast if not cleaned and gives your beer a sweet taste. It's not healthy either, you might get closed for that.
2. Never, ever question a customer if a customer had X product before. If someone sits at the bar and asks for 2 Stellas without looking at the menu, they probably know what they want to drink. In our case, we probably have been drinking Stella long before she was born, yet she was questioning us.
3. If a customer tells you "I only drink this beer", believe it. If you don't believe, act like you believe. After that, no good will come from grabbing a glass and tasting the beer yourself.
4. If you've gone this far and tasted the beer, don't come back to the customer and tell them it tastes OK. You're going deeper in the mud now. If it was OK, the initial complaint wouldn't have been made at all.
5. Keep in mind that the person you're serving to might be a reviewer, some representative from the beer company or a mystery shopper hired by your company to evaluate the staff. These people will always come with problems, complaints and special request and will review how you've resolved the things.
And dear Yelp people;
The food is excellent at Houlihans, the cocktails are great and the servings are huge. Just don't get anything on the tap.
One of my favorite places to eat, drink , and just kill time.
Appetizers are amazing if your just looking for a place to get drunk and your in a tight nudged I recommend this place especially on Friday evenings. They half the $5 appetizers which are well proportioned and their cactus bowl is to die for!!! For $10 you get a super sized margarita glass with Bacardi and other liquor and fruit its enough for 2 to share.
Also when you go there ask for the club card. Which every time you dine at this location you will accumulate money until you hit $200 that's when you will get $25 back. It's worth it.
And the view is beautiful great for dates. Enough space for large groups also. It's worth the trip.
HEAVEN ON THE HUDSON!
I have travelled the world. Â And whenever I find myself in West New York or Edgewater or Union City, I will make it a priority to go to Houlihan's in Weehawken. Â Hoboken is nasty and I'm all about saving the extra 10 minutes of driving and 40 minutes of parking by going to Weehawken.
TIP: Â Ruth's Chris has valet parking. Â Just pretend you are going to Ruth's Chris...walk through their door and then sneak over to Houlihan's!
Houlihan's should make the Irish proud. Â This is one of the best waterfront dining experiences on the face of the earth! Â I used to take my wife to the Chart House (across the street) for our anniversary each year, but no more! Â Now we will go to Houly's! Â I will save $$ and eat better food! Â (I may still take her to Chart House for 5-year anniversaries!)
So, start with cocktails! Â They have an amazing beer selection! Â And, in my opinion, the Long Island Iced Tea should be renamed "The Weehawken Iced Tea". Â Unreal. Â You can't even taste the alcohol! (That's what my wife says...)
EVERY SINGLE ITEM ON THE MENU IS JUST FANTASTIC.
I NEVER KNOW WHAT TO ORDER.
Sometimes I just ask the wait-person to choose for me. Â And that always brings variety. Â I have been here 20+ times now, and I've never seen a wait-person twice. Â Where do they go? Â It is almost as mysterious as baby pigeons! Â How many pigeons have you seen in your life? Â And how many baby pigeons? Â Hmmmm. Â Anyway, if you never have the same wait-person, they will usually pick different things.
When I want to eat healthy, I get the Buffalo Bleu salad. Â Nothing makes me feel better than a fresh salad...although sometimes I have to be a bit bad and get a side of fries. Â The "BBS" is amazing: romaine lettuce, deep fried buffalo chicken tenders, bacon, egg, tomato, cucumber, tortilla strips, crumbled bleu cheese and bleu cheese dressing. Â The best! Â Sometimes I get this as a starter.
Mmmmmm. Â I could go on and on, but you get the point. Â This place is just sooooo special. Â They say it is the highest grossing Houlihan's in America. Â That is just a rhetorical question in my opinion. Â Of course it is!
I LOVE Houlihan's!
I really love the location of this particular Houli's.. right on the Hudson, but with the same pricing as in Bayonne- makes it very appealing for starters.
I have an addictive personality, and honestly have only gotten one meal here since I've started visitng- the Thai Chili Wings from the appetizer menu. ZOMG they are amazing!!
I would also recommend their nacho dish from the appetizer menu, with extra jalapenos on the side of course :).
It's a great restaurant with a upscale bar and grill type feel, so I can't say it's where you'd go for a romantic date. I also thought the service was good, considering the amount of people we were surrounded by (it tends to get crowded on the weekend).
Houlihan's is probably one of my favorite chain food restaurants. They offer a wide variety for a decent price. I've had several sandwiches here and it's always been good. Their drinks aren't bad either and service is okay. This one is located near the water so it's a nice atmosphere.
Review Source:This review is for the outside bar only. The food is a solid 3 or so like most of this chain.
This Location has a great outside bar, with enough space to hang out and grab some drinks with friends (and food if you want). It gives you a clear view of New York City which is really nice.
Went for happy hour - sat at the bar outside, which we decided would never get sun at any time of day. Shivering, and with no heat lamps to help us out, we drank beer out of plastic cups and had good sliders and just-okay boneless buffalo wings. It was fun, but we were relieved to get in the car and out of the cold. For the happy hour deals, we'll be back. But maybe not for anything else.
Review Source:Happy hour (ends at 7pm, not sure which days) offers $3 domestic draft beers and $5 (selected) appetizers. It's a handy place to stop for a cheap drink and possibly a bite to eat if you're walking the river-front path, but not a worthy destination in itself.
There's outdoor seating (and an outdoor bar) on the east side of the building, which doesn't get full sun any time of day because of the large building overshadowing from the south.
Place is okay. Â I took someone out here we had a few drinks and ordered an appetizer. Â I think it was called brusciotto bread with shrimp. Â i dont remember...then we ordered dessert. Â it was like 3 mini desserts in 1. Â was really good. Â the ice cream with a fondue like thing along with like a blueberry muffin thing.
Place was packed and the day was nice. Â shoulda ate outside but we ate indoors! boohoo...
not gonna lie most horrendous date ever.
Yet another one of my old college hangouts, this Houlihan's is a short distance from Hoboken and the tunnel. With a river view (and a great place to walk), you'll also find a decent pool hall (Hi-Tech) across the hallway, and a nearby Ruth's Chris. This particular Houlihan's rarely has any waiting time at all, more than likely - you'll be seated the instant you get there. It has a very large indoor area which is popular for its central bar. Here, you can catch the ballgame or big MMA fight. Getting noticed by a bartender will take a lot of time as they are either very preoccupied, or spend a lot of time at one corner (something I've noticed through the years). There's an outdoors bar as well, which is decent summertime spot.
Parking is decent, considering the lot itself is probably 3-4 football fields long.
Houlihan's food is your typical mix of bar-and-grill, and comfort food. Fried appetizers, grilled chicken, steak and everything else you know about a franchise restaurant. My personal favorite here is the stuffed chicken breast.
I usually find that waiting for something at this Houlihan's, even as simple as some ketchup, is usually a long wait.
Overall, the food is decent and you can't beat that view of NYC (well, maybe if the harbor buildings weren't blocking it from your perspective). This is a decent meeting spot for friends, tucked away from all of the other commotion and a good alternative to the hassle of driving through and parking in Hoboken. This is also a good spot for sports fans on game night - there will definitely be a crowd of fellow fans at the bar.
This place is pretty good especially in the summer when you can sit outside facing the Empire State and the marina. The service is good, the food is OK but the view is awesome. It's definitely on our list for lunch on the weekends. They have a lot of space inside and the free parking helps too.
Review Source:I would have to say that the food was just all right. If it wasn't for the disturbing smell in the air, my experience wouldn't have been so bad. They either have some sort of sewage or ventilation issue. Whatever it is, it needs to be addressed to their management. Let me know how that goes, and maybe, just maybe, when I'm back in NJ, I can give Houlihan's another shot.
Review Source:The smell of manure was wafting through the air vents throughout the entire restaurant. Â Did they recently fertilize their shrubs? Â Regardless, they need to solve this problem. Â While there are many jokes that can be made about the smell of NJ, entering Houlihan's confirms the one where it's said, "It smells like crap."
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