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| ★★★ I went about a week and a half ago with a friend for iftari (it was our first time trying the place). I ordered the royal medallion and found it to be on the dry side and not marinated/seasoned well at all. |
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| ★ Very bad waitress service. Below 0. Coffee was cold. Appetizers never right. And 45 min sitting with no food. Waiter has no idea about food . It's very sad
Rooq's Steakhouse responds: As per review, there were two wait staff on this table. Customers must realize that steak is not fast food. Also, the customer who waited for her steak came in much later than the rest of the party and changed her mind three times before deciding on what steak to order. Last but not least, this customer was disgruntled because her credit card declined 3 times in front of 5 of her friends. Some of this frustration should've been directed at Bank of America customer service and the credit bureau. Wish I had a picture of their plates when they finished the steaks..... ;^) |
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| ★★★★★ I have been to many steak houses and have eaten fish. It's great to finally experience the steak itself. The outside of this steak house is beyond impressive.
The inside is disappointing relative to the outside. The steaks are huge, the Delmonico which I ordered is a lot of food. The Juggernaut is a artery clogging monster.
The steak itself is very very tender. They house steak sauce is pretty good. But they also have A1 for those that want to use A1.
They have chicken and a lot of Italian dishes that are also Zabihah Halal. Next time I go there I want to try those as well as they looked excellent. |
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| ★★★ Rooqs promised to change the landscape of NJ Halal Restaurants. Is it still living up to it’s standard? We certainly hope it will.
1. Decent Décor – now tables are sticky, dress code has dropped to athletic shorts. No longer a place for couples to enjoy.
2. Amazing Steaks?!?! Seems like Chef may have changed. Steaks do not come out as ordered, meat quality is definitely poor. Under seasoned and meats smell (noticed in July, 2010). Have got take out where meat was pink in center when I asked for well done (Aug 2010). Oh and the Burger, what happened there?
3. Pricing is still odd. Get told sides come with steaks, but got charged for it, even though I declined the side, was told repeatedly that it comes with steak, then got charged for it.
4. Salad & Bread – generally works as a plus, not at Rooqs! Found on two occasions salad was unwashed (nothing but lettuce). And bread can definitely be improved on (skimping on the small stuff is in poor taste).
5. Owner – no doubt one of the nicest around.
We urge the management to look into this. Hope this doesn’t become a “fad” restaurant that fades away. All in All, not the Rooqs we came to love. Please bring it back!!
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| ★★★★ We started going to this place when it first opened.. LOVED the food. The food was just amazing. But I dont know if they had a change in cooks or what but I've been there 2 times in July and the food was totally off. Not seasoned enough and the steaks taste like rubber literally. Not the ROOQ's we used to love. |
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| ★★★★★ My husband and I went here last night. Our waiter was Bilal, he is the owner's brother, if I heard correctly. This brother was amazing, as well as the rest of their waitstaff. Actually, this was probably the best service we've EVER had at ANY restaurant, even the pricy non-halal American places. My husband ordered the Juggernaut with french fries and I got the Delmonico with sauteed mushrooms. The juggernaut was HUGE! we actually had a bet that there was no way he could finish it, but he actually did. The Delmonico was amazing as well, it wasn't as big as the Juggernaut, but I couldn't finish it. I told my husband that next time we'd just share, and he flat out refused to share his steak with me :-P
I really wanted to try the gelato after reading the comments on here, but unfortunately they dont have the gelato anymore. We got a tartufo, which is chocolate and vanilla ice cream inside a chocolate shell. they cut it into 4's, and put whipped cream and drizzle chocolate on it. i've had better deserts, but it was still very good. A bit too rich for my taste, but I'm not too fond of too much sweetness.
I don't normally trust non-desi food reviews from zabihah only eaters, because many times some of them haven't had REAL american food, w/o the Shan Masala. I was actually a non-zabihah eater before, and i can say that this place beats almost all, if not all, the steakhouses i'd been to.
the website does need to be updated, because it says that the steak comes with a side salad and choice of one side, but we actually had to pay extra for the sides.
This is so not your average halal restaurant. It was a very clean environment and the atmosphere was perfect. We've decided to go here once a month (or whenever we have another date night w/o the kids) and splurge on ourselves! |
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| ★★★★★ This place is amazing. If you're looking for a night of high class, Steak dining, even as a non-Muslim, this place is incredible! I have nothing to say about it except that their steaks are brilliant! Anything on their grill, is so tasty, best steaks I've ever had! Even their rice is delicious! The only thing I recommend is not ordering their cheese steak, because it doesn't taste that great, as one of the guests in my party said. But I really loved this place. I've been looking for a restaurant to make my favorite hot spot and this is it. I usually don't even like eating at restaurants but I'm definitely going back here. It's a little pricy, but it's completely worth it. Their portions are huge too so you can easily split entrees. |
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| ★★★★★ Authentic steaks...decent price...decor is ok. Owner is really nice and accomodating. |
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| | Glen Oaks, NY |
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| ★★★★★ Great Restaurant
I ordered the Delmonico Steak which is a 20oz Boneless rib eye with a side of Sauteed Mushrooms. The steak was absolutely fantastic. Other members of my group ordered the Filet Mignon, and the Jauggernaut (32oz Porterhouse). Everyone walked away extremely satisfied with their meals.
I will agree with a previous comment that the steaksause is overpowering.
The service was slow and it was mainly because we went on a Sunday night when they were about to close and a family of five walked in including our party which was a party of 14 and there were only two waiters to take care of everything. The waiter however was extremely friendly and gave a breakdown of everything and what he recommends.
I would also hope they get an Air Conditioning unit in there, cuz it got fairly hot in there.
This place is great for a family / friends to get together and have a great meal.
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| ★★★★ Went there a few days ago. Service was pretty good and the steak tasted amazing. It's nice to have such a Halal option in New Jersey. |
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| ★★★★★ I was impressed, good service and first halal steakhouse i've been to. |
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| NR I wanted all to know that they are closed on Mondays we drove from Manhattan only to find closed doors :(. i called them the next day and was told that they are closed on Mondays and are in process of updating there website regarding that. |
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| ★★★★★ I was at Rooq's a few days ago and have all but good things to say about this steakhouse. The staff is very friendly and they really take care of your needs. I ordered the New York Strip and was quite satisfied. However, the steak sauce was a turn off for me because it was too overpowering. Overall, an awesome place to go w/ friends and family and best of all its HALAL!! |
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| | Somerset, NJ |
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| ★★★★★ That was the most succulent stake I've had in a few years. I had Filet Mignon. It was so tender, I almost didn't have to chew it, it was literally melting in my mouth. And better yet no guilt feelings, no remorse, cause it's halal. It also did something special to my husband (whatever they put on his stake :) |
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| ★★★★★ Man, this place is amazing. It's a real steak house, no desi-fied food. The steak is delicious and well-made. The sides are also great. They have a good number of options available, a friend of mine took down the 32-ounce and was quiet satisfied afterwards. Rooq's also has great service. I'd recommend this place without reservation and will stop by whenever I'm in central Jersey. |
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| ★★★★★ I'm from NY and have been to the area's best steakhouses before I started eating zabihah and this place is right up there with the best of them. My wife and I have only been once but are trying to make it out a couple times a month. I had the boneless ribeye which was cooked to perfection. This place is the real thing, thank you for finally opening up a legit halal steakhouse! |
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| ★★★★★ This place is awesome. I never post but I felt so passionate after eating at this place. I've been longing for a halal steakhouse for some time and my stomach's prayers have been answered. The steaks here are on par and above many other non-halal steakhouses. Prices are very, very reasonable and service is top-notch. My wife, young daughter, and I went for dinner tonight and left beyond satisfied. We even accidentally spilled drinks two different times and the staff (who should have been annoyed) remained calm about it and cleaned it up ASAP. I got the 20 oz Delmonico and it melts like butter. My wife's chicken pasta dish was delish as well. Don't forget dessert; we got a two berry gelato and this awesome thing where the chocolate/vanilla gelato was inside a chocolate shell.
Please support this restaurant because we need to keep halal restaurants like this in business.....and don't forget to tip the staff.
I hope these guys are around for a long time because I will be a repeat customer. |
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| ★★★★★ We drove from VA for steak! This place is great!!! Excellent service!! Even my 1year old ate and enjoyed!!! Will definately go back Inshallah! |
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| ★★★★★ My family and I drove all the way from White Plains NY and this place did not disappoint. The food is amazing, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is very pleasant. The steak and potatoes were cooked and seasoned to perfection, Julien was our waiter and he was extremely polite and attentive, and the owner even came out to make sure our meal was perfect. I would give this place six stars if I could. This is definitely one of the best restaurants I have ever visited!!! |
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| ★★★★★ Mash'Allah this place is really good. The Delmonico steak is simply mindblowing. Just melts in your mouth. I have to agree that the waitstaff is very well trained and professional. Even on a busy night when we went they handled themselves very well. Bilal was our waiter. We remember him from the old restaurant and he is better than ever. |
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| ★★★★★ The two things that I look for in a restaurant are customer service and taste.....This place has both! A rarity in restaurants these days. Pasta portions are so large that you are forced to get it packed. Steaks are out of this world! Once you go, I bet you will be hooked....like me. :) |
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| ★★★★★ Rooq's is an amazing place, from the owner to their bus boy, everyone is excellent and friendly. The place is very clean and their food portions are ridiculously large. Outside of the food though, the service is so much more than expected, my wife and I had Javi as our waiter and this kid is amazing, we never had to ask for a refill, he was on top of everything and just makes you smile all night. He is very funny and attentive, which is something we appreciate especially when we have a long drive from New York. His knowledge on steaks and their preparation is mind blowing. To anyone interested in attending Rooq's, I would recommend Javi as your server!!
Rooq's Stakehouse - The BEST STEAK in the Tri-State Area!!! |
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| ★★★★★ my husband and i went for dinner last night, we drove there all the way from Astoria NY, well needless to say we will go back again and again, it was great, we both had the fillet mignon and it was done to perfection you could cut it with a fork, we also ordered te mash potatoes and the asparagus and both where great as well, our server Javier was friendly, professional and just a good kid. i will recommend this place again and again. |
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| ★★★★★ Halal Steak? You can't find it anywhere else... I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to have a steak served to their liking... I went with a couple of my buddies and enjoyed it... I had the Royal Medallion cooked medium rare with mushrooms and it was to die for... Some of my other friends had the FRIED CALAMARI, COCONUT SHIRMP, JUGGERNAUT STEAK, and THE MEDITERRANEAN LAMB CHOPS... The portions were simply MIND BLOWING... The service is spectacular and the environment is very clean... Soft music playing in the background with low light really sets the mood for couples who choose to come for a nice "CANDLE LIGHT DINNER." They also have a nice selection of Italian dishes... Homemade pasta too... You can't find authentic Italian dishes anywhere else... Their Two Berry and Pistacio Gelato is to die for... Overall, excellent service, clean family environment, and great food... This is the place to go!!!!!! |
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| ★★★★★ Love it! Loved the place when it was in South Plainfield, and their steaks are just as delicious in the new location. Can't choose your own steak size anymore, but understandable in the interest of the business. We went during their grand opening weekend, and the place was packed with all kinds of people (a good sign). The service was still great, with everything arriving at a sufficient pace, and the staff (including the owner) coming by every now and then to check on us. The decor is tasteful, the food is high quality, and the two-berry gelato was yummy :) My new favorite place now that they're so much closer to us. Will be coming back often - the family that runs the restaurant is very genuine and sincere mashaAllah and we wish them well. |
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| ★★★★ We went to opening day, and we were very pleased with the setting. The restaurant was very clean and elegant, and the food was good. However the service was not up to par. The food took a long time to come, which was understandable since it was opening day, but the waiter never came to check if we were okay, or to let us know that 'food as coming'. We would recommend it to our friends, and hope to come again. |
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| ★★★★★ I ordered the Delmonico Steak, and it was juicy and really well prepared. I definitely recommend their steaks. We also ordered the two-berry gelato ice cream which was the perfect dessert after a heavy meal. I went with my wife, and I recommend this place for couples.
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Hours: 11 am to 10 pm
Phone: (732) 828-4088
