Aurora Restaurant — Restaurant in Old Tappan

Victor is Outstanding – Best Bartender and Server Around!

Every time we see Victor, it’s an absolute pleasure. He’s not just a fantastic bartender—he’s also an exceptional server who consistently goes above and beyond to make sure we have a great experience. Whether it’s remembering our favorite drinks, offering great recommendations, or simply being friendly and attentive, Victor always delivers top-notch service with a smile.

His professionalism, warm personality, and genuine care for his guests make all the difference. It’s clear he takes pride in what he does, and it shows in every interaction.

Victor, thank you for always making our visits so enjoyable. You truly raise the bar—literally and figuratively.

Ennis! is the Heart of the House – A Truly Exceptional Manager! Ennis is, without a doubt, one of the best restaurant managers I’ve ever come across. He’s the kind of person who just gets it—professional, accommodating, and always operating on a next-level standard of hospitality. You can immediately tell he takes pride in what he does and genuinely cares about both the guests and the team.

What sets Ennis apart is how real and honest he is—there’s no pretense, just genuine warmth, attention to detail, and a can-do attitude that makes every visit better than the last. He handles everything with grace, calm, and that special touch that makes you feel truly welcomed and cared for.

An amazing guy and an irreplaceable part of the experience. Thank you, Ennis, for being the absolute best—your presence elevates...

So after hearing mixed reviews of this Mediterranean Gastro establishment, I finally pulled the trigger and went last night. I can honestly only give this place high marks on just about everything. The service was spectacular and very helpful, the food was outstanding and perfectly cooked. Portion size was perfect and seasoned wonderfully. We had date night, my wife and I and we can’t wait to go back. Can’t comment on the drinks, since neither of us drink the adult beverages. The place is larger than it seems, with multiple private rooms for smaller parties under 30 or so patrons. It’s not a cheap date place, but then as they say “Good food ain’t cheap and cheap food ain’t good”. We started with a Greek Salad, that was more like a shepherds salad with fresh feta cheese and the Zucchini and Eggplant chips with Tiziki sauce (sorry about the spelling but by far one of the best I’ve ever had). Then as our entrees she had Miso Salmon with a side of mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, and Red cabbage. (Fish was perfectly flavored and moist). I had the seafood pasta and it was Devine! Sorry for no photos, but we don’t take pictures of what we eat, we eat it and go on with our lives. This may be our new “go to” for Mediterranean...

We were very excited to try a new place close to home. From start to finish this was one of the worst dining experiences in recent memory.

To begin, there was not one hostess or waitress who could even crack a smile, they obviously did not care about the service or did not like working there. Three people came to the table to take our order, one hand not knowing what the other hand was doing. They all spoke so low we thought they were all pranking us. I just stopped trying to understand what they were saying after a while, it was almost obnoxious.

With the exception of one of our apps, the rest of the meal was gross. Our grilled calamari app was so burnt that the blackened part overpowered everything else, it just tasted like an overcooked hamburger.

My medium steak was so undercooked it was raw. I couldn't send it back because our waitress forget we existed. We could not wait to leave. At least my dog will have a nice breakfast tomorrow.

Terribly...