1 Riverside Square
Hackensack, NJ
Bergen County
Tips: A noticeable after work hot spot for young yuppy professionals. Arrive as early as possible. There is perpetually a wait here particularly after work hours, on any given night. The bar area is particularly hopping, as is the counter behind the bar and the community high tops next to the bar, but be aware that as the night goes on, it can get very crowded in these tight quarters.
Food: I had the hardest time deciding between their House-Made Veggie Burger, Grilled Fish Sandwich, or Asian Noodle Salad. I finally chose the Grilled Fish Sandwich on their wonderfully light housemade Brioche bun. I absolutely love that they had a grill option; not often available at busy chain restaurants where flash frying is fast. Grilling the fish really allowed me to taste the freshness and flavor, while the brioche added a light sandwich option. From their choice of sides, I went with the cous cous that had an abundance of flavor from the inclusion of mint leaves, parsley, raisins, grape tomatoes, almonds, and perfectly cooked cous cous. I certainly could have eaten more bowls of this side dish. They used vegetables, nuts, and herbs unsparingly and it really added to the flavor of generally blan cous cous. The server was fantastic and patient in explaining each of the items, and did a great job navigating through the crowd.
Houston's also has a great selection of wines. We had an excellent J. Lohr Pinot Noir, but at almost $75 a bottle. I then had a pomegranite martini that may have been the worst I've ever tasted.
Final Thoughts: Houston's is the place is a great place to stop by after work with your co-workers or for a casual date. I'm a huge fan of the bar area since the long waits can dampen how long you can linger and take your time catching up at the table. Though the martinis can use some more work, the care in the freshness and selection of their food is top quality.
Happy Eating Bergen County, NJ!
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