Moe's Bistro and Bar — Restaurant in New Providence

I cannot express how horrible the customer experience was at this establishment. Whoever Freddie is to this restaurant couldn’t have been more rude and disrespectful to a patron. This is not an inexpensive restaurant by any means, and Freddie thought it more important to open up a glass door that was on top of the bar table my friend and I were seated at to let someone out to smoke a cigarette, then to listen to me asking him not to let the below freezing air on to us as we were seated. He found it appropriate to scream at me in the middle of the bar. You would think not opening a non exit door in the coldest weather of the season (18 degrees at the time) would be a simple request that could be granted but not to Freddie. This was a sliding glass door across the back of the restaurant that opens completely when weather is nice and there is outdoor dining. Not a door that is used for entering or. exiting the restaurant. Clearly disrespecting customers seemed more appropriate. Not to mention there was a door 10 feet away not by my table, or God forbid someone could use the actual entrance/exit door. I hope the owners read this and know just what kind of staff they have. Needless to say, I could never recommend a place that so blatantly disrespects paying customers. The whole...

wow - difficult to agree with the reviews. Food is good, not great. Prices are about double what they should be. Lot's of insults - a margarita for $18? (a tom collins glass stuffed to the top with ice, with MAYBE 3 ozs of drink in it?) Well vodka screwdriver in an 8 oz glass - $12, jumbo shrimp cocktail (NOT jumbo!) - $18, split fee $4, share fee $6, and get ready - if you use a credit card to pay (wow, who does that?), they tack on 3.75% "non-cash fee". We had 3 appetizers and one entre - $188 (luckily we had a $25 coupon). Expect a bill for four for about $300 for 4 drinks, 4 appetizers, 4 entres. Restaurant menu or pics on their website do not match the menu handed to you. I had the John Dory, slightly slimey with skin on, an unrecognizable 1/4" layer of mush they called crab across the middle. Starch was plain rice with cranberries/nut chips on top. String beans were good - very oily. Cocktail sauce served with shrimp tasted sweet and odd...? High corn syrup ketchup? Son ordered spanish shrimp - was served salmon, had to send back. They try and squeeze out every penny they can from you, with little care as to whether it's worth the money. It's not. ...

We made reservations for Saturday night. We were greeted warmly by a lovely hostess and were given a choice of tables. The atmosphere was cozy with a lively vibe. A very competent live piano player was a big contributor. Our server was patient and very helpful with drink recommendations. We were given hummus appetizer on the house which was delicious. I ordered the beet salad- which hit the spot with figs and cranberries. My main dish was the lamb special- very very tasty, with hints of coriander and curry and other exotic species, accompanied with rice and vegetables. The portion was surprisingly large- as if you were home! My water glass was never empty as they are very attentive to fill it. The bottom line: this was a very pleasant, satisfying experience. I'm kicking myself for not going there before as I pass Moes all the time. As we left Mr. Moe came over introduced himself to make sure all was good- that put the candles on the cake! GO there! You'll be...