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Above Restaurant and Bar

1 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
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Ranked #15 of 30 restaurants in South Orange
Price range: $15 - $30
Cuisines: American
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Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Valley St. / Scotland Rd.
Transit: South Orange train stop via NJ Transit Montclair Branch, Morristown Line & Gladstone Branch. Station is directly across the street from the restaurant.
Description: Above Restaurant & Bar is a contemporary American eatery.
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South Orange, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Above has had its ups and downs since it opened, hence some of the less-than-stellar reviews, but it seems to have found its groove. The food is generally very good, definitely a notch (or two) above most of the restaurants nearby. It has a nice outdoor seating area, and an attractive bar, and is upscale enough for a special occasion.... More

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Northern NJ
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

We've been to Above several times since it opened both with friends and as a couple. The food is uniformly good with a variable menu. It has gone through many changes both conceptually and in execution and I think they've finally got it right! Last time we were there I had a fabulous sushi appetizer followed by a scrumptious seared... More

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Montclair, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

We were invited here for a friend's birthday - a large group of 10. The service was very good, the wine as well. The dishes ranged from OK (my shrimp and scallop curry) to excellent. It was a little noisy, but so were we. Nice decor. I would like to go back with a smaller group.

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New York City, New York
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35 reviews 35 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

For the second year in a row, we had our family Thanksgiving dinner at Above Restaurant. Again, it was outstanding. We were seated right away, and immediately an attentive wait staff gave us our menus, water and bread. Our waiter introduced himself, and was amicable and professional through the entire afternoon. The Thanksgiving menu was magnificent: both the butternut squash... More

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West Orange, New Jersey
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

Every dish that I have had has been perfect. The service is friendly and everyone tries to accommodate any requests. The ambiance is nice especially when dining outside.

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South Orange, New Jersey
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13 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2012

This has become a favorite meeting place of ours at the end of our respective commutes and it is strategically located across from the South Orange, NJ train station. There is a great bar and we usually end up staying for dinner as we enjoy a wide selection of interesting appetizers and entres which even includes sushi! Both the bar... More

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West Orange, New Jersey
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5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

Not sure what to expect over a supermarket, but food is very good and the atmosphere is sophisticated. Good service

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2012 via mobile

Tried above for the last and final time!!! The atmosphere is great however the service and food are terrible!!! It's a shame that a restaurant in such a nice town can be as bad as this! Stay away !!!!

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South Orange, New Jersey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2012

The selection of food is first class, pit for a special occasion.t worth resentation is exceptional. Great staff. A bit pricey, but worth it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Second time here. Luv this place. Walking in You are a greeted by a in wall fountain with warm tones and open space. This is a comfortable environment for a cozy meal or a group get-to-gether. Food is excellent and reasonably priced. The place looks like they have redecorated recently and all tastefully done. If a formal room is not... More

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