Dream Upscale Lounge — Restaurant in Linden

I didn't want to write this review. I really try to support black owned at all cost, but this establishment failed!!.

My friend & I googled this spot & thought we could enjoy some good food and drinks (UPSCALE LOUNGE). This was our first time so we called on our way, because their website was down. Someone answered the phone, I think the owner & we asked him about dinner. He said that they was having a party/event and if we decided to stay we had to pay $15 each, of course that was not a issue.

Got there around 7:15 pm and the place was empty, it felt like a bar setting out of the 90's. Red lighting & long dark wooden tables , nothing upscale about this place.

The food was just ok blah and not worth $30 (collard greens, mac & cheese and fried whiting). To add insult, they brought our food out in a to go plastic plate container (WTF) and a pre packaged plastic fork, spoon, knife & napkin set. My lemon drop drink was $18, smh. The only thing that was good was the DJ & the very nice waitress & bartenders.

Our food came out late and while we are eating the owner walks over to us and said, "I am the owner , do you see my name on the wall, you have to get out of here before 8:45". WHATTTTT. He never said, ladies do you plan on staying. We honestly was thinking about hanging, before he strolled over and created that tacky unprofessional scene.

We immediately left after I had to walk over to the bar to get our waitress attention to pay for our $114 bill. We was appalled and took our money straight to "BIG SHOTS" and enjoyed the rest of our evening. Guess what! our drinks was cheaper!!!

Honestly, I will stick with my normal upscale spot in New Brunswick. "Salt Seafood and Oyster Bar"!!!

Trust me, never again in...

When I walked in, I thought this would be a nice place to enjoy, but I was wrong. The bartender was asked for our orders (with an attitude) and was rushing us as we looked at the menu. It was a lot of people in there, so I asked for her to give us a couple of minutes. She came back asking if we wanted to open a tab ( we declined) and again, rushing us to place an order. I should have left then, but I came to support the chef so I stayed. I overheard her talking about charging extra for each shot of house liquor she included in a drink order. She then complained about her coworkers and how they didn’t want to grab their own drinks. I ordered 1 tequila sunrise, 1 cranberry juice, wings and fries, and shrimp with string beans and Mac and cheese. The total was $70. I promise you the food and the experience were not worth what we paid at all. I spoke to a few patrons who also complained about the service there. I figured maybe it was me and thought about trying this place out during the week, but when other people complained (who were also there to support the new chef) I knew this would be my first and last time. There are numerous places that offer brunch on the weekends, music, and a great atmosphere for $70. I forgot to mention—the prices on the receipt were more than the menu prices. We didn’t check until after we left the restaurant. So yes, they’re up charging everyone. I blame myself because I heard her talking about doing that to other patrons, but I didn’t expect it to...

Dream is a complete nightmare! I will NEVER come back here again! The Bartender has a God Complex and the only reason why I'm writing this is I'm waiting for her to come and check on us. (There's only 8 other people at the bar not including my friend and I.) So your night here, should you fooshly find yourself here on a Thursday night... DJ Chill X, or some other DJ will spin some amazing tracks. As you walk deeper into the bar you will look left and look right and not find a single greeting upon entering. (Still no bartender... 20 mins) But ok maybe she's busy so when she finally gives you some attention. You get yelled at for 'trespassing' some rope that looks more like something that some lazy worker put in the wrong spot. But you digress. You're just trying to buy a drink. (Still no bartender... 30 mins) So you talk to the gentleman server that's closest to you to save yourself from yelling and THAT'S when the attention starved Bartender wants to raise her voice, "If you want to order something, you gotta go thru ME!" She came at me so sideways, I didn't even tip! I'm a whole banker... I'm good. I'll stick to NYC, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, Fort Lee... I'll leave this low vibrational spot to the people who think coconut shrimp is good eating. Oh and since we have time tonight let's put a search party together for the Bartender because she is currently missing! I hate it here... I'm about...