Great spot for sporting events, plenty of tv's and the food is good.
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Matty M.
What wasn't okay was the policy that if you sit outside you must purchase food. Normally, I would have left. But my husband and I wanted a brew with a view (of the Hudson). I was mildly hungry, so we went with the flow and was not disappointed and the service was friendly. We ordered the Blue Moon Tower (quite a deal!) and if we lived here, would be back. Also ordered two apps with Sarah as our server. But I didn't forget about that disclaimer on buying food. That won't fly with me again. The place was not even packed!
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Eric B.
I wouldn't recommend, as the service we were shown was poor. I went for some drinks with friends one night. On this night all the keg lines were down (not the server's fault, but a bummer nonetheless). So, we ordered a certain type of bucket of beer instead. We didn't receive the type of beer we ordered. We were going to exchange, but our server was nowhere to be found. Who lets a cold beers go to waste? Anyway, once we wanted our bill, it took forever... our server was nowhere to found again. Saying that, the prices are good and it has a decent atmosphere.
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Rejena C.
The food here was decent, just regular bar/pub food. I was surprised that the restaurant did not have anything but whole milk to serve with coffee, and the waitress was very rude when I asked. The food was a good price, but with mediocre food and an unfriendly wait staff, I'd say it's better to head to a different bar during the day. However, when I've walked by the restaurant around night time it looks like it gets pretty popping, but haven't been inside in a nightlife setting yet.
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priya S.
this is your 'UNTZ UNTZ UNTZ' Crowd. Not the best food and they aren't true to their menu, they may have what your meal is supposed to be on the menu - what you get is different. The bartenders are nice, and the waitresses and staff are very helpful, only if they knew what food they were serving. Great place to have a group of friends or perhaps to watch a game - but it gets really loud and obnoxious..
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Cindy M.
Go too late and it will be a dive bar, but if you go early enough the crowd is better and it will be a whole lot of fun for a girls night out.
Pretty good bar food, cheap beer, decent service and lots of TV's. Not fine dining by any means, but a great spot to hang out with a few friends and then hang out by the hudson river afterwards. Good luck finding parking around here....
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Maria J.
I would give them no stars if possible. I have been a waitress, and I completely understand being busy during a rush hour and such, but the waitress, and even the hostesses here were beyond rude. no need to be when she gave the table 2 feet away from me 10x better service than what she gave my table, which wasn't a party larger than 4. will never return. This is was one of the worst dinning experiences I have ever had, and I hope no one attending this establishment goes through horrid experience I had the misfortune of going through.
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Nicole T.
I'm actually pretty surprised at some of the reviews. Overall, I find the place to be a 3, but it has some 4-worthy qualities as well. I guess it depends on what you're looking for in your experience. What I like most about Wicked Wolf are the following 3 things: location, trivia, and specials. Wicked Wolf has a beautiful sky-line view, so if the weather is nice you can sit outside or go across the street to take a leisurely walk by the water. They have trivia on Wednesday nights, where you can purchase beer towers and other specials. I'm not sure if this is every week, but this past Sunday they had free Bingo, and who doesn't love 1. Bingo and 2. Free prizes? If you're coming for the food, it's average. I haven't been here for a full-blown meal, but I've tried several of their wraps (Blackened chicken this past Sunday), and they're pretty decent. Nothing out of the ordinary, but yummy. The fries are thin, similar to fast food-style fries. Night time at Wicked Wolf is typical for the bar scene in Hoboken. It does get crowded, as most places do in that area. You can win open bar specials for you and your friends for a future night out by filling out a form when you're there.
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Jacob P.
Nice place to hang out and drinks, this place is also good for groups. I've been here couple of times, not bad at all. My concerned here is the mens bathroom, very dirty.
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Kyle O.
With an amazing location like this on the water and close to the Path, I am surprised they haven't done more but maybe they can get away with mediocre food and service and still pay that high rent and make money. Menu is straight up bar food and nothing special. Bland sandwiches, extra greasy appetizers, limited beer on draft, can't think of anything unique. So many better places in Hoboken and on the waterfront even. Happy hour spot only IMO, and only if the tables outside are open. Good people watching. Parking is awful of course but it is Hoboken. The lot on 2nd and Hudson is your best bet
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Shaun M.
I went to Wicked Wolf for a friends birthday last night. She got a deal where for $25 we got a 3 hour open bar for well drinks, beer, and wine. If you go out in Hoboken at all you know that is a pretty awesome deal. The venue did get crowed but not unmanageably uncrowded. Overall I had a good time at wicked wolf.
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Jessica M.
Came here on our way home after dinner last night to meet up with friends. We brought our leftovers with us, which was fine with the staff when we came in, and set it under our table while we had drinks. The bouncers later came over to move the table, and while we were standing next to it with our backs turned, threw out all of our food. Didn't bother to ask if it belonged to anyone, then wouldn't answer us when we asked where it went. This is a sports bar in Hoboken, not a club in Manhattan - the attitude was ridiculous. Wish we hadn't spent our money here.
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Dana M.
Worst service ever! Had to leave our table and go to the bar to get a drink because our server never returned. When she passed by I told her hey, by the way, you never returned so my boyfriend had to go to the bar to get a drink! She replied "okay," and went outside to another table. Then after the horrible service that we complained about, they did nothing. They even denied our use of two buy one get one drink coupons because it is only one per visit. This will be our last visit. Now that I have calmed down.... It was one bad ( really bad brunette short haired server) that ruined my experience. The food was excellent and the other servers tried to make up for the slacker. Let's hope she isn't in med school.
(1)
Lena D.
Now, this review with a grain of salt, we arrived around 9 p.m. after St. Patty's Day. The bar was somewhat full and the music started off really good. The bartenders are quick and efficient. They ran out of all kinds of gin, except for house (yuck). Bombay? Beefeater? nope. nope. nope. The night is dark and full of terrors, and so is the bathroom (well it wasn't dark in there, but it was full of terrors). So mind you, the entire bar is full of half blackouts and full blackouts. This guy (who looked to be about 19) takes a spill and spends a solid 10 seconds on his back on the floor. So what would be the responsible move here? Obviously bar keep do a shot of Jameson with said green wearing goblin. So I think this practice led to the entire place being shut down around 12:30 a.m. when a huge brawl broke out. I don't really know how it started, but I think it started with a girl taking a huge spill on the dance floor yadda yadda yadda, lights on everybody has to go home.
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Avi S.
Came here on a Sunday afternoon with a few friends to get out of the city. This place is right next to the Hudson so you get an amazing outside view of the city. We initially sat outside but since it started raining we quickly went in. The food here was standard bar food, but what really amazed us were the beer towers (very well priced). We had two beer towers, a couple of cocktails and some food. It wasn't crazy packed on a Sunday afternoon which was nice, ordering staff were very friendly (with us at least) so its a nice place to check out. Lots of TVs here (sports bar, duh) so definitely a good place to be for any sporting event. Not a NJ native, but cool place to come.
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Ryan C.
The location is amazing! Right next to the Hudson looking at the beauty that is Manhattan! The best time to visit this establishment is in the summer when the majority of the university students are away for the summer. The Happy hour during the week is a good deal but Slider night in Tuesday is the best! The food quality is average but the drink specials are on point. $3 wine... Yes please! The night I went was also paint night which was distracting and really took away from my ability to enjoy the evening.
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Robert R.
Loved it... Good price for beer..service was fast... Bartender was great.. Definitely recommend it... Originally from Miami.
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Aparna K.
This is one of those bars in Hoboken that you tend to overlook since its away from the hustle and bustle of Washington St.However,the fact that it is right at the edge of the river with an amazing view makes up for that. Its outdoor seating is perfect for summer evenings. Inspite of its seemingly low profile,this place gets plenty busy as the night goes on,especially on weekends. The first time we stopped by,we seated ourselves and waited around for someone to come to us but after about 15 mins of being ignored,we quietly got up and left.Since that incident seemed a one-off because they were extraordinarily busy,we decided to give it another try and this time around,we mere thankfully much better served.The drinks were well made and the food,though not overly impressive,was good enough. We got the salmon sliders ,the chipotle chicken sandwich and a side of coleslaw.The sliders were tasty though a bit dry.the sandwich was pretty good and the coleslaw was decent(loved the quaint earthenware serving dish it came in) We will be coming back to try its happy hour deals and Tuesday night karaoke.
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Kirk W.
I absolutely hate being the person to give a place a negative review. But, I've given this place a few chances, and I'm not sure I've gotten my food in less than an hour a single time. The one time, it took an hour and a half, and our waitress refilled our drinks once during the hour and a half. The food is very average and not nearly worth all that. Hoboken has much better to offer, and you shouldn't waste your time here.
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Joseph M.
Came here once on a date who lived in Bayonne, since it was the closest to the both of us, we ended up going here after a walk on the pier. It wasn't very crowded, and there was a very sporty vibe, since all the televisions had a game on. Their specials were wings that night, so we ordered them. Wings were dry, you could almost choke on it, and loaded with sauce to balance out the dryness which they obviously knew the meat was. Drinks were good, but they really need to prepare their food better.
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Ian B.
Such a great bar and such a great shame that the bar staff take absolute no notice of their customers...instead, upon giving a menu to you they don't consider that you actually might want to order food or when your drink has run out fail to think you might actually want another one...some very basic bar staff training needed here.
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BigFat D.
Food is bland and basic. Small selection of craft beers. Prices are reasonable for Hoboken.
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Zach L.
If you're trying to party for Football Sundays in New Jersey, this is the premier place! Tons of TVs but more of a party scene than a bunch of guys watching football. The DJ is always pretty good and the place is jumping. I've never been to this place any other time. If you plan on going make sure you get there by 11:30 or you'll wait in a long, seemingly never-ending line.
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Nicole S.
Not bad, not great. I have been here on several Wednesday nights for trivia and they also have a buy one get one free burger special on Wednesdays. They have $15 beer towers with Blue Moon or Coors Light (usually). Cool place, great location and view. The food is decent bar food. Nothing to complain about but it isn't anything to brag about either. Wednesdays are fun, Wicked Wolf runs trivia well. Always has some good quality prizes from iPads to concert or sports tickets. They do raffles, give away beer towers...it's a fun time. Weekend nights can be fun too, more of the dance/DJ/music night scene. Not my favorite bar to go to on a Friday/Saturday night unless I get picked for a free Happy Hour. You put your name on a card and a week or a two later you randomly get selected for a free happy hour from 9pm-11pm and your friends get half off. Definitely worth it, that's always a good time!
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lauren f.
The food is gross and the cleanliness is worse; when my friend picked up the drink menu, a roach emerged from underneath. Nasty. Never again.
(1)
Cady J.
Awesome drink specials, great staff and a wonderful outdoor patio. The mixed drinks are well made and not watered down, which was surprising for the price. The food was pretty good, it's standard bar food so there isn't too much to say. Overall This is a great place to grab a cheap drink or two and enjoy a nice day with a great view. I will definitely be back!
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Patthara C.
Was here on Wednesday for a drink, but ended up getting some nachos and the $15 beer tower (equivalent of 4 glasses and a half). I love the outdoor seating with the view of NYC skyline - looks amazing especially after sunset. Service was quick and the staff were very attentive. I don't mind coming back ... looks like a fun spot to watch a game.
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Bob M.
Mind-blowingly average at best. Myself and a few friends scheduled a fantasy football draft party, and for as great as it looked at first, it quickly became borderline comical. If you look at their advertisement, you'll notice "three hours, $40 all-in, for beer and appetizers." However, for as quick as they were to collect their $40 (I get it, no problem), they had cinder blocks attached to their ankles in fulfilling their end of the deal. 13 guys, who again, paid $40 each, were only privy to one tray of food for each app, and upon asking for more (as no mention of a food limit is anywhere to be found), we were told only one tray of food is allowed. Moreover, when asked if we could order more food, we were told "for $10, you can get unlimited food," which insinuates to me that the manager was negotiating on the fly, a little bizarre of a tactic for a restaurant. Truly unfortunate, as the food was somewhat decent, and the waitresses were attentive and diligent. Needless to say, we will be sprinting back to Black Bear next year to conduct our annual draft.
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Doris S.
I've been here twice for brunch and a handful of times at night on a Saturday. The brunch food itself was pretty good. I really liked the OmLight and home fries as well as the Wicked quesadilla and sweet potato fries I got the time before. I would not recommend getting that Manmosa they have on the menu...it tastes like watered down OJ and Blue Moon mixed together...it's weird. I wouldn't recommend bringing kids here b/c the the DJ they have, while entertaining can be crude. It's extremely loud inside with the music so don't really expect to have conversation unless you sit outside. Great views but location is somewhat out of the way if you're looking to move around. Crowd tends to be better earlier on Saturday nights as opposed to later where it becomes meh. I would give it a try at least once or twice.
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Michelle S.
We love the Wicked Wolf. It's right by the water in Hoboken, so when you need a little air, you have a beautiful view. $12 for 2 glasses of Guinness? That's just madness! In the best way possible! The appetizers were excellent and if you Check In on YELP you get 15% off food!
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Sandra B.
The summer is winding down and visions of football Sundays are dancing in my head. What does that mean? Time to stand in line at wicked wolf! Gotta admit, my first go round here was pretty shocking. If I were a real house wife of New Jersey wannabe, I would totally bust out the extensions (because I'd be too fancy to call it a weave), don my teensiest jersey, tightest booty shorts, and sky high heels, and head to wicked to seductively slurp a pink drink through a straw without smudging my lip gloss, patiently waiting for the commercials on game day so I could get my jersey turnpike on with the bevy of fake baked muscle bound men who frequent the joint, pounding shots and banging on tables to the beat. Alas, I'm just a normal girl. But I can't wait to put on my high tops of the week, get there early for some pregame grubbing, and avidly watch the games amidst the absurd mish mosh of sports bar meets night club on a Sunday fun day. Are you ready for some football?!?!?!
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Therese M.
Wicked Wolf is a step up from your standard sports bar - aka it is nice place. The bar is located along the water with outdoor seating, TVs, and a big sports ticker (says it is from Wolf of Wall Street). I've been there 2x now for group events and it seems to be a popular place for that. The food is pretty standard, but good. The buffalo bites and pretzel sticks are worth ordering again.
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Ash A.
This place is awesome. They have the best spinach and goat cheese salad which I always add salmon to. The salmon is ALWAYS perfectly cooked and it's a nice size as well. The seating outside gives you a nice view of the water. Service is good.
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Sejal S.
Not horrible, but it's okay. I personally wouldn't go back. It's a loud, tight bar. The music is good, if only there was enough space to dance. It was also pretty dead considering I went on a Saturday night. I haven't tried the food yet, but probably will go back to try it. The drinks are nothing special. They have some specials like the beer tower. The outdoor view is great due to its location on Sinatra Dr. It is fairly close to the path station as well. That's about it with the good stuff.
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Christian V.
Good food and good drinks! However they, for some odd reason, felt it appropriate on a Friday after work to host a live radio show in the bar. It was very confusing. At first, music was playing as it should in every other bar. But then, there were voices - loud voices coming through the speakers. At first I thought I thought they ran out of skips on Pandora and so were forced to listen to the commercials. Suddenly, I looked to my left and saw a dj table with a display for "Q 104.3"! What the fuck!! The bar had literally invited a radio show to host live from the bar - and when I saw live I mean all of the music plus all of the talking!! It was ridiculous, especially for a Friday evening! All we want to do is listen to music and drink; not listen to some annoying guy talk while waiting for music comes back on. That's why Jesus invented the iPod and that's why I won't be returning to this establishment if I see another live radio show.
(3)
Yvette M.
The most horrible waitress ever. I have never posted a bad review on any site before but I just had lunch at this restaurant today and the server was absolutely horrible. Long wait time, didn't check on us once both to refresh our drinks or check on if our food was okay. I ordered a second peach mango sangria and it never arrived yet we were charged for it on the bill. The check took 15 minutes to arrive after we asked for it. Last and worst thing was once the bill was corrected and the extra drink was taken off the bill, she gave us the wrong change by short changing us $20. Will never return!
(1)
Gina M.
Great location, looks right onto the Hudson with a great view of the city. Great sports bar. Gets packed but not TOO packed, which makes it fun. It's pricey, but so is all of Hoboken. Food was good bar food, nothing to brag about. Service was good, but our waitress was definitely over worked, we could barely catch her because she was running around so much. Just felt bad for her.
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Jeffrey C.
Nice bar in hoboken right by the river/park. couple blocks from train station happy hour is nice with $5 all app and $3-4 drinks too bad it ends around 7 drinks are strong and worth the money food is on point
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Kevin N.
Not a bad bar but it's really loud. We had the blackened chicken wrap and a steak sandwich. The chicken wrap was good but I would say "pass" on the steak sandwich. The servers were nice, and our food came out pretty quickly. The key to this place though is to just stick to traditional bar food.
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Ruben G.
Only reason this place got two stars is because the bartender's awesome. Other than that, the floors are as sticky as a movie theater and the tiles on the floors are missing. A bar in Hoboken that charges higher prices than most should be more up to scale with their layout.
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John C.
Wicked Wolf was our dinner stop after a long day of drinking around Hoboken. As soon as we walked in, I wanted to leave. It was probably 7:30 and the place was absolutely rocking. Really crowded and music that was insanely loud. It just wasn't the place I wanted to have a meal. We decided to stay, order quickly, and get out. Service was fine. Taking our orders was really difficult due to the music volume. I got the Turkey Avocado Wrap. It was good and the fries that accompanied it were tasty. It looks like it would be a great sports bar to watch games and I'm assuming it's quieter earlier in the day. I just wasn't feeling this place that night.
(2)
Michael S.
Would not recommend. Bartenders and the new management have very bad attitudes. I was very displeased with the service after waiting nearly 25 minutes for a drink. The service was exceptionally slow after my group purchased an open bar bracelet, and the bartender took recipients drink orders who were paying cash instead.
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May C.
Cheap drinks, that's the only thing they place has going for it. I only come here when one of my friends wins the happy hour deal. They get to drink for free and all of their friends get discounted rates on drinks: $4 mixed beverage and $3 draft beers. Pretty good deal and definitely enticing because everywhere around it is so expensive. Otherwise, I would never step foot in this bar. It's not my crowd.
(2)
Eric M.
Fun atmosphere, good music, lots of tvs, great and plentful staff, a place to be on a Saturday night if you're on Sinatra Drive in Hoboken.
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Krystle M.
I had very high hopes for Wicked Wolf, as it sits on Frank Sinatra Dr. and I love old blue eyes. Unfortunately, I left feeling let down. My bf and I went there for happy hour and grabbed a table outside. Upon sitting down, we were told that we had 5 minutes left to order from the happy hour menu. We quickly placed our orders in and enjoyed the breathtaking view. The clock started to tick and the empty tables next to us started to fill-up and still we had no food. We kept looking around and saw that people who came in after us were chowing down on their grub. We kept trying to flag our waiter down to see what was taking so long, but he was nowhere to be found. It wasn't until we finally complained that he went to the kitchen and voila-all of a sudden our food was ready. Long story short, we waited 35-40 minutes for 2 burgers that were sub par, at best. Go for a drink, go for the view, but don't go there for the service.
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G B.
this is one of my favorite bars since going to hoboken. i dunno why but its a cool place to hang out. its by the water which i love and a good space to dance.
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Anthony M.
Came a couple times for sports events and I have to say I like this new addition. Great view on the river, plenty of room, and a very very long bar which is key. Their TV setup is perfect, basically 360 degree coverage. Even the booths have mini LCDs. I ordered some chicken sandwich which I found terrible but the bartender did recommend a burger and I didn't listen. Highly recommend for UFC and boxing.
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Jess A.
I too went to the soft opening, by accident. We were looking for "something" after Boyfriend went to the Yankee game that day, and Wicked Wolf was just right. They were so friendly and inviting. When we were looking at the menu trying to decide about going in or not, one of the hostesses whispered that if we came in tonight, they were comping one drink and the ENTIRE food check. This doesn't happen. Anywhere. All they wanted in return was feedback on cards that were provided. Um, yes please! As the previous reviewer said, it's a great spot (view-wise) and there are a ton of gorgeous flat screen LG's hanging from the walls and ceilings so that everyone has a good seat. Everything was also spotless. The service was great--our server admitted to being recruited 3 hours prior to the opening since they realized how busy they were going to be! haha Everyone seemed genuinely interested in what we thought and how our experience was, though I guess that's the point of a soft opening. Seems like a great spot for big groups and sports viewing parties. We'll definitely go back again if we want to have a casual and cheap lunch or dinner or to watch the game. Good luck!
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Val T.
This has become a favorite to stop in for a drink after work. They have a lot of TVs (even ones in the booths away from the main bar area) which makes it a great place to watch the game. They also have great happy hour deals during the week.
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Ashley M.
They have pretty good drink specials, and overall it's a pretty good spot to go to on a Friday or Saturday night
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Michael S.
It's aiming to be a sports bar and for that it largely succeeds. Although to be honest, I try to go only when there isn't a big sporting event going on because it does get pretty loud and crowded and 9 times out of 10, I'm not interested in what's being shown. On the flip side, the booths have their own television on the wall so you can watch whatever you want, of course as long as you score a booth. Happy hour is quite reasonable, particularly that ALL drafts are $3 until 8p. The Mac & Cheese bites are a good app, however they are quite small so your five bites for five dollars is of average value at best. I've tried a few of the wraps and all are of good quality. You have your pick of a typical American menu so not a lot of risks and surprises. Overall you can count on the predictability of Wicked Wolf with little chance that your expectations will not be met.
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Woody B.
Great Atmosphere. Sunday Bartender Mike was great. Beer towers and flat screens everywhere. Awesome time. Had the salmon sliders and hot wings. Both incredible.
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Krista B.
Wait staff friendly at this standard sports bar. They sell beer and such and they are on my block. Perfect place to sneak out for a quick one and a bite with the cowos. Burgers (veg burger was edible), onion rings, fake Irish nachos (what? you can't do them on kettle chips!), and tator tots. Lots of tvs. At happy hour it looks way too crowded for me, but in the day I've seen everyone from suits to mommy lunch clubs.
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Anuja B.
After the management change at Wicked Wolf, the entire picture has changed. Service is great. We had a great time at our latest drinks evening. Specially Chris and Alyssa have been wonderful. Also, the prices are really good and its at the best location. Don't have to think anymore - any time we want to for drinks - WW is the place!!
(5)
Matt P.
Having been here a few times, I can say that the food is basic but tasty. Our servers have all been friendly and very helpful. The fourth star was earned by the great prices and convenient downtown waterfront location. The fifth star was lost because it gets so loud (not due to the sports-bar nature of this venue, but more to the poor acoustics). I would definitely recommend this spot only during off-peak hours if you want to hear what others are saying, but would recommend it any time to watch a game or have a few drinks and a tasty snack.
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RENA M.
Just tried this place. Great food, lots of beer choices, friendly atmosphere, gigantic TV screens. Lively & fun. Into sports or not into sports--doesn't matter. Place is alive.
(5)
Mik L.
Great view of city on the water. good for outdoor seating. Lots of TVs and great for watching sports and drinking beer. The food was not good at all! Service was okay. Would only go back to watch sports and drinks beers.
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Michelle C.
The Quasar has no sense of direction and an awful sense of timing despite the fact that he has a GPS and wears a semi-fancy watch with a face that you could probably read from the moon. One fateful evening we decided to meet up for dinner like normal folks do. Foolish, I know. Not knowing that the crepe spot on Sinatra Drive had closed, I told him to meet me there at 7pm. Almost 60 minutes pass by as I languish in the heat, watching parking spaces disappear, young urban professionals bike and jog by in the hopes of staving off Father Time and feel my blood pressure rise as I knew the night would start out this way. Eventually, he calls to say that he doesn't know where I am, but the GPS led him somewhere and he's already parked. Genius, I say, you're far. Perplexed, he gets back into his car before I finish talking and somehow he finds his way to me... about twenty minutes later. I was ready to go home five minutes ago. Patience is a virtue, Michelle, patience is a virtue. Disappointed in the closing of our intended location, we walk down the street and find ourselves at the Wicked Wolf. The hostess was extremely perky (no, I didn't see her nipples) and sprite. Lucky for us, the place wasn't too packed. The TVs were only showing two things: a hockey game and some sort of congressional hearing, I kid you not! We chose to sit at a booth showing the hockey game. God bless those people that got stuck at a table showing the hearing. Anyway, the menu is standard American fare. I wasn't expecting to be wowed. I knew walking in here the kind of food that I was going to be getting. It's 2011, who goes out to eat and doesn't check the menu of the restaurant before they get there? We ordered nachos, a burger (custom made) and a cheesesteak wrap. If memory serves me, we destroyed the nachos. He killed his burger and I put a light dent in my wrap. Everything was completely enjoyable, nothing to complain about, nothing to write home about either. I think I like saying Wicked Wolf the best. It makes me feel gnarly.
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Chris S.
Nice new location just opened up this year. Very clean. They have a ton of TVs, but be warned they get extremely packed on game days!!!!!! They always have specials on drinks and on food.
(3)
Shark T.
...was here every other day during Fall 2011........since then it has been my favorite bar in Hoboken!......their wings and beer towers keeps me going be when im with friends or even a few times when i was alone.......love the place, music, game nights,service....Cheers Wicked!
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Amy W.
I like the location of the Wicked Wolf Tavern, and I like the food, but it is SO loud in there at times, that I cannot stand to be there very long. Turn down the volume on the TVs, and the music, and it would be a much more pleasurable experience!
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justin p.
Yeah good place to chill and drink a beer tower. Thats right drink the whole beer tower to the face. I would do it. I would but I am not crazy. You see this is the place that has the food like it's a hooters. It has the Tv's like it's a hooters. It has the decor like a hooters. But its supposed to be a classy restaurant without the hooters girls. I haven't tried the wings but they better be good at 50¢ to 1.50 each.... they damn well better be.
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Rick R.
I've been to Wicked Wolf about 4 or 5 times now, and enjoyed myself each time. The place is loaded with flat screen tv's so a variety of sporting events. Da Wolf offers a bunch of specials and deals. The guys went recently for trivia night and had a great time. The trivia guy was a cool dude and made the event very entertaining. During trivia they spin a wheel for drink specials for each round. The food there is pretty good too. Chicken fingers, bangin'! Yeah I eat the fingers like a little kid, but so what? People rave about the wings there, mild is good with a nice kick to them. Wicked Wolf overall is a great sports bar. And what is sports bar without hot waitresses wearing itty bitty football jerseys...yeah they got them too! Good food, good drinks, a lot of tv's, cool location down on the water, hot waitresses (excluding the mild-aged wierdo who gave us shitty service), a clear cut place to recommend to others.
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Mrs. V.
Not impressed. It's just like any other local joint in the area. Great if you want to sit outside near the water for a drink and/or appetizer. Definitely a good place to watch the games and drink but don't expect exceptional service or amazing food. The service is lacking, the waiter we had was pretty rude and seemed like he could care less and the food is just mediocre at best. Our waiter rolled his eyes at us when we were deciding what we wanted to drink and was very short and snippy. Plenty other places in Hoboken that offer outdoor dining and have a great staff. Needless to say, probably won't be back.
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Julianne M.
I came here on grand opening weekend with a couple of my girlfriends and had a great time! Maybe the stars were all aligned that night, but from the moment we stepped in line(yes there was a line but not too long and probably due to opening weekend), we received great service. We were picked out of the line by one of the bouncer, mostly likely b/c we were 5 girls, and our cover was waived. It was crowded but not to the point that we couldn't move around. They have a great set up for the band and there was room to dance around and act a fool. We were comped on a bunch of drinks from the bartenders (again probably b/c of opening weekend) but to me, this shows that they know how to treat new customers and keep them coming back. The bathrooms were very clean, although a little cramped at times. Good mix of people too, although they leaned more towards the recent college grad age. Their mascot the "wolf" comes out at one point during the night and mingles with the crowd which is a different and fun touch in comparison to other bars in Hoboken. They also take pictures of the night and post them to the website. If your picture is selected as the main picture, you receive a $25 gift card - and lo and behold our picture was selected! Again, great customer service. So after all this raving, why did I give it 4 stars instead of 5? I haven't tried the food so I can't comment on that....and a majority of the crowd diiiiiid seem a bit young....but I can't really blame the bar for the fact that I am just getting older :)
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J F.
To my surprise this bar had an amazing view of the water. The staff was as sweet as can be especially the hostess and waiters. It felt like a neighborhood bar that was completely modern and clean and ready for you to have fun and enjoy the water views
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Ashley B.
I really liked this place. We sat at the bar and had a few drinks and apps. The bartender was super friendly and attentive. The drinks were delicious and came in nice big glasses. It was my fiance and my first time coming here (because we live further uptown) but we will definitely go back.
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Mitchell M.
Well I'm not from the area but have been in quite a few of the restaurants and bars around, and i know this place is one of the best for watching a sporting event. When it comes to food though this is one of the worst. Great Bar, fantastic patio with a great view of the water and city from across the bay. The rating is only a 2 because the food is that bad. So get a drink here before or after you go to dinner somewhere else. Oh and the music or tv sound is always way too loud!!! So dont try to have a conversation here.
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Joseph M.
Usually good happy hour specials, good for watching games and decent cowrd food is decent as well however it is usually very crowded
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Mona D.
Great, clean sports bar with a killer view. WW is right on Sinatra Dr so the only thing between u and the Hudson River is the road and riverwalk. There is outdoor seating so this would be an amazing to-go spot to watch any game during the warmer months. Last week the place was jam PACKED for the Giants game...but hey, it's Big Blue :) Last night I was there for MNF and there was a decent young professional crowd, but it wasn't crazy. They have a great selection of the standard tap beers but also some interesting seasonal brews (raspberry wheat, pumpkin ale and apricot wheat). Monday is 50-cent wing night so we loaded up for the guys. Favors are the usual mild/med/hot buffalo, BBQ and teriyaki...sorry, no waiver-required atomic levels. The wings were actually some of the better ones I've had in town. Usually a Black Bear wing patron, but these wings were larger, crispier and had better overall flavor. My new usual :)
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Maxwell G.
Awesome bar food. Try the mac bites. They are little pieces of fried macaroni heaven. Great beer selection on tap. Service is amazing. Definitely a new hot spot for me!
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David A.
After four visits, it is time to share. I wrestled with a 2 or 3 star review and decided on 3 because of location. If this were anywhere else but sitting directly on the Hudson with the NYC skyline as a setting, 2 stars would have been the vote. Except for the hot pretzels, which are amazing but overpriced, the food is at best mediocre. Portions are adequate but no real wows on this menu. Service rarely rises to mediocre with staff that knows neither the menu or the draft beer list without stepping away to check. Food and beverage wait times are far too long without a crowd, I can only imagine when this place is busy. Would i ever wait on line to enter? NO - there are too many places in Hoboken that serve better food and drink. Given all this, I still enjoy myself each and every time because the setting and the crowd create an ambiance of enjoyment. In short, go here expecting nothing exceptional but ready to have a good time.
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Steve M.
Probably the worst attempt at a sports bar in hoboken. Went to watch 2nd game of the world series and they had a guitarist there singing the worst music....yes during the world series. The food is not worth the spend either.
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Chris K.
Probably my favorite Hoboken bar to relax at with some friends on a weeknight. Scratch that, it's definitely my favorite bar for a weeknight drink. The bartenders are awesome. They're always friendly, and they know how to make a solid Ketel One and soda. They'll even get up and sing with you on karaoke night if you ask nicely! The happy hour specials are a great deal, and they've always got something going on (wings on Mondays, karaoke on Tuesdays, trivia on Wednesdays... you get the idea). While the food isn't anything to brag about, it's not terrible either. The buffalo bites are great, and I have yet to be let down by the burgers. As others have noted, the view of NYC is amazing. The entire wall facing the Hudson is floor to ceiling windows. There are plenty of TVs around, so it's a great place to catch a game. On top of that, the bar is fairly large, and there's a lot of open space, so it can hold quite a few people before it starts getting crowded. All-in-all I think Wicked Wolf is a great mix of everything you want in a bar: the bartenders are the best, there are always a lot of people there (but it's not too crazy during the week), and the prices are very reasonable.
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J.R. H.
This place and the Village Pour House are the "cool" bars right now. Which means long lines on Friday and Saturday night. My only experience at Wicked Wolf wasn't great. I stood in line and watched several cougars(not hot) bypass the wait because they had an in with the doorman wearing a leather KISS jacket. When we got in the place was packed. I like the set up and we got drinks quickly despite the crowd. Music was ok. I'd give it another shot.
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Rob O.
Food is average at best. Price is right on with Hoboken bars. It does get packed, and there are your typical Hoboken waisted Jacka**es stumbling around. Good atmosphere though. One complaint...on football Sundays, there is no need to show the Giants/Jets game on 70% of the TVs.
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Nicholas P.
I really enjoy Wicked Wolf. It has a great atmosphere and is a great place to watch any game. They have $3 Happy Hour during the week until 7PM. They have plenty of bar food options (wings, sliders, nachos, etc) and I've always had a good experience. The staff is friendly and its always a good crowd.
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Demo K.
friendly service, although they didnt accept the yelp check in discount when i checked in. a little dissappointed at that. otherwise great ambience.
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James S.
I came here because I had a groupon or living social deal for 2 burgers and 2 brews. I ordered my burger medium rare and my girlfriend got hers medium. Well, when we finally got our food 30 minutes later, hers was well done and mine was beyond well done. The onion rings were super greasy and unappetizing. I would never eat here again. This place is good for drinks and that's it.
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Lori K.
sunday brunch: an extensive menu (everything was extremely delicious, especially the pancakes!!!) with the option of $10 all you can drink mimosas & bloody marys until 4PM (what?!?!?!?!). this was my first time eating here so brunch was my go-to and i will absolutely be a returning customer for that- shout out to greg who was our stellar waiter! i'll be back to update my review on their happy hour menu (M-F 4-7P, $5 for various fried foods) as well as a possible night on the hoboken town. but for now, my review stands as pure excellence. plus, there's something to be said about an establishment that gives you options (chips, pita, toasted breads, etc) for your spinach dip... a-maaaaa-zingggggg! sidenote: the best place to watch a game, for you can't turn your head without seeing at least two large HDTVs in your eyesight.
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Miguel A.
Just redoing my review. After living by here for a year or two now I hat this place. You would think that since I have been coming here for awhile that the people here would know me. Nope I get treated like garbage. First off I was there football through all most every game last year. This year they have not even let me in. I get down there 12 and still there is a line. They guys at the door act like they have never seen me before. Finally this week I get in. I had to wake up early and get there 11am. Who wants to really get there that early? After I get they refuse to put a game on where I am sitting. I have a table that 12 of my friends are and the lions is on one of the TV's there. So I ask them to change that game since no one at that table is goign to watch it. The manager came over and I asked him to put my game which he just replied with some attitude that I should go over the back corner to watch it. How bout NO. I wanna sit with my friends don't tell me to go over to the corner. They brag about how many TVs they have and they have all the games on. Yet last year and this year I can never see my game. They put the local game on all the TV. Why even get direct TV if your not gonna play the games. I know they won't miss my business on Sunday, however I was ther person that came in on Mon, Tue, Wed, and Thur nights when you are hurting for business. I will now make sure to go elsewhere on those where I am more appreciated..
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Fred S.
Great bar and great business ethics. Lots of buybacks and friendly staff. One thing bad is one of the door guys, the tall spanish looking guy with short hair. He is a jerk and has been fired from many other bars in town for being a jerk. Other than him the place is a great place for food and drink. Really good trivia nights and a good place for a party.
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Christi V.
This Bar has very poor management. They did a scam where they emailed/called several people who filled out those survey cards and offered them $2 happy hours. However, when groups showed up for thier happy hours (including mine) They were over capacity and did not let us in. They simply said, sorry, were full. They offered these $2 happy hours to alot of people and told everyone they could invite up to 25 people. They do not reserve any space for you however. When people were upset, they did nothing but give excuses. This is bad business. They lost alot of customers over this. I will never go back to this place. Do NOT book any type of event or party or reservation here. Bad service.
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K P.
Went to the Wicked Wolf for Sunday brunch. I liked the place. It was a beautiful day so it was great to eat and drink by the waterfront. The Yankees game was on and I love that there were plenty of tv's so no one could miss out on what was going on no matter where you were seated at the table. Food was pretty good, although it's hard to mess up scrambled eggs. But the prices were great and we were really enjoying ourselves with our $10 pitchers of mimosas and bloody marys.... until they sat two tables next to us with screaming children. I know the ill-behaved children are not the establishment's fault but seriously kids do not belong in a sports BAR which is what I assumed the Wicked Wolf Tavern was. Two of them were literally running around and I saw them pick up plates off an unseated table and lick them!! I'm sure it's a touchy subject in Hoboken with all the young families that live here and that Wicked Wolf can not afford to turn away their business but when the kids start to affect other patrons' experiences (i.e. contaminating unused flatware) a manager needs to step in... Will try again but will prob sit at the bar which is hopefully a kid-free zone.
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Vince A.
just thought it looked like buffalo wild wings place i see on tv...not impressed by all the towers and beers hoopla...its by the water and thats ok in the summer but besides that nothing to go crazy over ehhh
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Melinda R.
Most times I've been here I've had a decent time, but was treated very rudely by the manager during the trivia night a few months ago. We won a tower of beer as a prize, ordered it from the waiter, and were billed for it on our tab. Apparently the brand of beer we had ordered was not included in the free prize options, but that was never mentioned to us. When we tried to explain the situation to the manager, he was extremely rude. The correct response would have been to not make us pay for it that time, while explaining which brands were included for the future. Instead the manager chose to argue with us about it, and only after a ton of back and forth did he finally fix our tab. . He also pointed at us and made some snide comments to the bartender as we walked out. We used to go there every week but haven't been back since. Have never been treated so disrespectfully by a manager.
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Andrew M.
extremely poor management. tried to get table during football game, was told i would be called back and wasnt. after several attempts to reach someone and check in on the status i decidedd to give my money to pourhouse instead. much better choice. this place was fun when it first opened and is slowly going down hill. unattentive staff and less then good food.
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Sabrina G.
The Karaoke system makes everyone sound like Carrie Underwood... Its great. My favorite waitress from staten island is the best! How she puts up with the sunday funday crew is beyond me. The one negative is the guidos found out about it and now its basically Djais off season on Sundays. Tattoos, fitteds and Menthol cigs every sunday during football season from 10am-10pm. RIP #Wolfsundays
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Veronica M.
I only ate here for lunch, but it was OK. The food was standard bar type food. I got the chicken wrap and French fries. Nothing amazing, but not bad. The view of the river is very nice.
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Jessy R.
"A picture is worth a thousand words" Unfortunately for one young and ignorant bartender, one word was enough. During an outing in Hoboken on Saturday night, I decided to introduce my friend to the Wicked Wolf Tavern on Sinatra Drive. The location is perfectly situated and its beautiful scenic makes great for a day out. But, beware of what lurks behind the bars. As we sat at the bar and order our drinks, a pleasant conversation about the World Cup sparked between my party and the bartender. I was soon distracted by the customer at the end of the bar who was attempting to get the attention of another bar tender (Caroline), whom was too busy on her cell phone. I felt that it was my responsibility to redirect the bartender we were speaking with to acknowledge the customer at the end. It was distressing to see what potential challenges I would need to deal with if I remained there. As my party and I continued celebrating our day out and snapping pictures. Caroline the (Bartender) walked behind our group and took a glance at our picture, as she walked away assuming no one heard her she negatively commented on the picture. I was appalled at what Caroline had said but most important I was disappointed that Wicked Wolf tavern would allow such ignorance to work at its establishment. I immediately finished my drink and left the location. This was my second and last time attending this place. Aside from the View that Sinatra drive offers, this place is no gem. They offer no happy hour on a Saturday, poor service, and if you go during the week you may not find sitting, or space and will most like have to wait for a table. If you are looking for a GREAT TIME with people who are not obnoxious I recommend you try Texas Arizona on River Street instead. The bartenders at Texas Arizona are much more respectful and reliant and quick to provide friendly service.
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Dipak S.
Food - Tried the bbq wings and its extremely delicious. Happy hours chargesnat 5$. Ambience - Really nice seating outside during summer. A good sports bar to enjoy a game. Service - Extremely nice folks. Were more than happy to change orders. Cost - ~14$ per head for two drinks and appetizers
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Lifeonthelam M.
Been here twice for the happy hr 9-11 on Fridays First time, huge line and crazy busy because of a hockey game. My pineapple vodka was strong, which was great, but we ended up moving out because we were a little scared of the fans lol. Second time, my girls and I wanted to stick to a booth, the hostess(? lady by the door) was really sweet, and the bartenders (blonde girl, brunette girl, super tall guy and a white guy) were fairly prompt with service despite the huge crowd at the bar, but 2 things: The bar area is so crowded! Trying to get drinks then edge out through the high tables was a challenge. And, we ordered the same two-three drinks for the five of us, with dramatically varying results. Literally my friend and I both got whiskey cokes at the same time for another friend and one was mostly Coke, the other mostly whiskey. We mixed the two to get a normal drink. Prompt service, clean bathroom, fairly professional/not-idiotically-drunk-frat crowd, but very, very busy on game days. Not sure I'd want to socialize. The bouncer near the end of the night was cordial. Excellent location (facing the water!), block away from the Path, fairly close to a few other bars.
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Jason E.
Went last night -- place is PACKED, barely any room to move. The bartenders were all amazing at handling the crowd (well except one blonde -- obviously not having a great night), and the drinks were cheap and strong; only $4 for a rum on the rocks and $3 for rum & coke. My kind of prices. The music started out awesome -- had a nice lil mix of Top 40, old school R&B, and 80's/90's (my fave), but unfortunately it turned into all Hip-Hop by the time I got to the dance floor. Sad. I still danced my ass off; barely any room to do so, since the dance floor is packed just like the rest of the place, but what do you expect on a Friday night. This seems like a pretty solid place to come and meet people. (Though I did try to talk to this one girl on the dance floor and she was a pretentious twat and thought I was hitting on her. Newsflash: I'm gay. Don't flatter yourself.)
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Andrew V.
Great location, with a picture perfect view upon exiting. Good food, slightly pricey. Staff is usually young and professional.
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Victoria P.
Sports bar. Plenty of TVs. Food is good. Prices are fair. There are plenty of daily deals. Nothing spectacular other than your average sports bar. Plenty of space, but pretty standard sports bar.
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Lauren K.
Friend and I went here on a Friday night for some dinner and drinks as opposed to a big night out. It was both of our first time there and we were happy to find it lively but comfortably spacious upon arrival (8p). We got a chicken sandwich and a burger and each of us was very happy with our sandwiches as well as the fries and the fried pickles we ordered. They were big too - we both took half home with us. Beer selection was decent and my friend enjoyed the cider they had on draft. Overall a really good experience.
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Melissa J.
3.5 stars. This is one of my go-to HH spots in Hoboken. It is located close to the Path/Light Rail for easy commuting, but parking in the area is very difficult. It is located right across from the Hudson river so the view during the day is beautiful. They have really great happy hour drinks and app specials. If you sign up for their mailing list, you seem to always win a happy hour, where you and your friends can all come in and enjoy discounted drinks at a time of your choosing. The food is nothing gourmet- it is your typical bar fare. I really enjoy the nachos (add chili), pretzel app, and chicken tender app. Great stuff to coat your stomach as you pound drinks. (LOL) This place is great for happy hour or to watch a game (tons of TV's everywhere) but it gets super crowded with people coming in on the train from :Lord knows where: NJ as the evening goes on. The service can be hit or miss, depending on how crowded it is, but I always seem to have a great time whenever I go. Looking forward to summer when they set up some tables outside!
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Darrien P.
Great views on the Hudson. They also have very friendly bartenders. I recommend Saturday afternoons for a cold Blue moon.
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Sui B.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this tavern. Since the description is a sports bar, I expected mediocre bar food and being shoved around by drunk Yankee fans. On the contrary, my pear salad was amazing, bathrooms were really clean, and I didn't get shoved by anyone! My only complaint is that our utensils came 10 mins after the food arrived.
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Stacey R.
Great food, reasonably priced for Hoboken. Service is usually slow. The staff is really nice but allow at least an hour for any meal there, it's not going to be quick. Sunday bunch is good, but the music is way too loud, it's like being in a club. In the summer they have outdoor seating, great view of the city. Overall fun place, decent food.
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Edwin C.
I have been to the bar several times..The times that i have been there my bartenders name was Ron tall bald headed well fit guy..He was really nice..Didn't realize that the menu had a drink that he made call the Ron Ron Juice. the drink was amazing.i give him 3 thumbs up..awesome guy.. hope to see him again when i go..
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Waz W.
Visited Wicked Wolf on Sunday evening and grabbed a spot outside. Unfortunately, our table was not level -- I was expecting our beers to slide off the table. Thankfully, another table opened up by the time our food arrived. Our beers were reasonably priced. We shared the veggie burger ($9) with swiss cheese (+$1), and sauteed onions (+$1). Pretty good veggie burger. Okay fries, not too salty. It took a while for the food to come out, and everything was barely warm. Service was friendly and cheerful. Enjoyed the relaxing, casual vibe in the outdoor seating area. The interior has a classic sports bar feel and will probably turn into bro central on most evenings. Short walk from the Hoboken PATH station. On a nice day, it's not a bad walk from Jersey City. I wouldn't mind going back, but other than being by the water, this place is not all that memorable.
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Katia L.
Where do I begin? Lets just say, the only two things that were good about this place were the beautiful night sky above the outdoor seating/patio and the 15% off Yelp Check-in coupon which, by the way, should have been a 'comp' for all that my friend and I had to tolerate while visiting this establishment. It was Friday, July 4th (a Friday night) around 9pm. You would assume that proper consideration would have been made with regards to staffing since it was a) a weekend night b) a holiday c) a waterfront restaurant d) clear skies (no rain) for outdoor seating. We arrived and were directed to sit BY THE BOUNCER. No hostess in sight. We sat for a good 10-15 minutes before receiving menus during which time a female server came by to ask about drinks (odd way of saying 'welcome to the hippest bar in town') and we had no drink menu to pick from; since we were famished we just ordered chips and dip with the drinks to get us by. We started to browse the menu and, at this point, I remembered my Yelp check-in and discovered a 15% coupon- funny thing is? When you open the coupon a countdown begins, allotting you 3 hours to use the coupon. Because of this nifty gadget, I was able to track that it took 18.5 minutes to get our drinks. They brought them one at a time (part of 2) which in my opinion is rude but okay, to each his/er own philosophy. The appetizer arrived way before the drinks and we had nothing to chase down with, no water, no napkins to wipe nacho cheese off chins, hands, etc. AND the dips were totally covered in a heat film (you know the sight- when you can see that its been sitting under a burner for hellish eternity). And- for 8 bucks?- not worth a dime. Cheese cold, guacamole not fresh (from the bag), and salsa (well you cant mess up something out of jar now can you). The entire time of our ordering and asking for water and for napkins, etc we got the strangest attitude from the server- like she was 'in the weed's and we were bothering her. I was so ticked off after a while that I went inside to find the hostess and ask to cancel our food order (ive never done that!). After saying half of my 'I want to leave' speech, the girl looks up and, lo and behold, our server is standing behind the hostess desk! Taking a moment's pity on her I told her, 'listen ive worked in hospitality too and I know the speed of the kitchen and the understaffed situation (if that was the case) is NOT your fault, however, I don't want to even eat what I ordered anymore...my friend and I are upset....i took her out for a nice birthday meal and...plain and simple...its not good." She said she'd bring over the check and I walked back to the table. 5-10 MINUTES LATER!!!!!....she comes back WITH OUR FOOD IN HAND. (Seriously?!) No manager, no apology, no discount, no 'recovery' tactic as they say in the hospitality world, puts the food down in front of us and says, ' I know you said you wanted to cancel your order but its ready so can you just like eat it?" Why I agreed to eat it I'm not sure, maybe because I was embarrassed at this point. We bitterly eat some of the cold, overcooked, not tasty meal (I'm actually cringing as I write this from the memory) and no one comes over to check on us, refill our drinks, apologize, ask how it tastes, etc. (did the manager call out, too?) AND, in the end, we end up paying full price except for the 15% coupon!!! Like, seriously? I'm mind-boggled. To top it off, a busboy walked around all the night and just stared in our direction, visibly noticing our empty/dirty plates, and doing nothing about it. Another server inched behind my chair to pass and open the patio gate to let himself out to hang out with bouncer (why couldn't he use the front door?) and LEFT THE GATE open RIGHT NEXT TO MY CHAIR. Hello? The bouncer was also allowing people to smoke right behind our table near the front door. He then proceeded to do nothing about the following either: when a few of the smokers (guys who were clearly under the influence and possible underage) started whistling at us and saying 'come back to my crib for an after party' and I yelled back 'seriously??? seriously?? Fuck off' what's a bouncer for anyway. LOVELY dinner outing, let me tell you. Really, Top notch. Never coming here again.
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Denice D.
Went during a lull hour for drinks and a late lunch. We were going to sit inside at first and the bartender told us we could sit anywhere, but when we went to sit, a very frazzled busboy/ host told us the table was reserved for a later time. Not a serious problem, but 1.) Lack of communication and 2.) Being frazzled at service downtime is not a good look for prime hours. I would not come back then. We opted to just sit outside instead. The drinks were average priced around $7, and the selection wasn't amazing. My burger was amazing though, among the best I've had in Hoboken. It was a large portion, and I had to finish it even though I was stuffed. The server was also very kind and attentive. I was impressed with the quality of service. Overall great experience and I would come back!
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Daryl C.
Went to Wicked Wolf in a Tuesday night for Karaoke. The song list is rediculously long and has almost any song you can think of thats popular. Right on Frank Sinatra Drive so a beautiful view of the NYC skyline. Recommended for an easy cool night out with friends.
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Brandon E.
I would say 2.5 stars but not really enough to round up. It's a typical by the PATH bar that caters to that crowd. It has nice views of the city from outside. The food is meh at best. I've never gotten anything particularly good, everything is pretty underwhelming and in desperate need of some seasoning. The wings were probably the only decent thing I've had here. This last time we went we got the chips and dips and the chips were so stale we had to send them back, which I hate doing but they were hard as rocks. The happy hour is actually pretty solid, usually $3 drafts and well drink specials I can't remember because I can't get past $3 Guinness's. I really only come here because they are constantly on groupon and I'm a sucker for a deal, and it's next to my wife's work so we pop in for a drink. The outside seating is a plus. Other than that the place is fairly standard Hoboken water front bar. douchey crowd, actually saw a fist pumping circle one night...yeah that shit really happens. Just really not my scene in the evening hours, and if you like that sorta thing you'd be all over it. I guess I'm getting older and I like to drink and hold conversation at the same time. I would say come here for Happy Hour and leave shortly thereafter. The service is fair sometimes bad sometimes great.
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Jacqueline A.
So my sister came here about a month ago and put my name in for a chance to win a free happy hour and I won! They let me choose the date of when I wanted to come in so I was here this past Saturday and it was awesome!! I won drinking for free from 9-11 (they give you six free drink tickets and a mug!) and my friends got like $4 drinks as well so it was perfect. It was packed but a fun crowd.. The bartenders and staff were great and we all had a good time here for sure!
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Kendall D.
Good atmosphere on a Friday night! Lots of people hanging out and drinking. Good music, and of course good food! I had the grilled veggie wrap with sweet potato fries and it was good, as well as presentation. I would suggest coming here for lunch as well.
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Janel J.
Do you want to be surrounded by 20 something woo girls. Cha-ching!! you've found the place. Throw in some american eagle walking billboards into the mix. These people will be hoping to rub privates on the dance floor tonight.
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Bianca L.
The bartender Tina was horrible.... Made me wait to order drinks while she took the order of the different guys besides me and other guys that came after me...
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Michele D.
It's not a place that I love to be. It's a sports bar. Since I'm European I'm not into American sports that much. The bartenders look too Hot, and they talk to much to their customers, it's very hard to get their attentions. Some of them act like Karen Smith. Too Hot, Too Silly!
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Stephon P.
One of my first stops on my recent visit to Hoboken. It was pretty emtly considering it was 2pm in the afternoon on Thursday. Drinks were strong, and the buffalo calamari was excellent. Will definetely go back when I back in town!
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Lyndsey N.
Visited Hoboken for the first time and came across Wicked Wolf and noticed the happy hour when walking by, which is awesome by the way!...sitting outside on the patio people watching and the view of the city is so nice. the buffalo bites are delicious and so is the chicken quesadilla. screens all over the bar to watch any sports game. I'm glad we got to visit this place while in Jersey. great deals on drinks at happy hour and great food. Truly a great tavern!
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Virginia F.
I'm not one to wait in lines but I was going with some people to a birthday celebration at Wicked Wolf Tavern on a Saturday night and there was a line to get in. Some people cut my group as the line went around a corner and then we were in view of the bouncer, so one of my friends said," Hey, you guys cut us." So then a woman from the cutting group pulled my friends hair, I believe in an attempt to silence/threaten/jostle her. Then the guys in the groups started like, boxing my group out, so I got defensive and said to them like, What makes you like this? You can't just wait in a line? And what kind of garbage person pulls another person's hair? And then the bouncer let them in and looked at me and was like, "If you start stuff in there we're going to have to ask you all to leave." Like, what? My friends and I were going to get on with our lives as soon as we were sheltered from the below freezing weather. But that bouncer had one job and he let a bunch of aggressive dickheads in before us.
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Mitchell M.
I wouldn't want this to be my neighborhood local because of its size and lack of neighborhood personality. However, I think this bar is great spot for happy hour or to catch a game with a group of friends if you are in downtown Hoboken. The bar is huge. When I first walked in, it felt very empty and cold. That is why I don't think this spot would be a good local. However, by about 6/6:30pm they had a nice crowd, and because of the square footage it didn't seem overly crowded. They offer a very long bar with a lot of seating although if you sit at end be prepared to get bumped a bit by servers taking the short cut behind you to the high top tables. Speaking of high tops they have long ones that can accommodate around 10 people comfortably. They also have smaller ones for 3 and 4 that can easily be pushed together, and all the booths have their own TVs. The place is new and clean. They have Buck Hunter in the back, although it was overtaken by a couple moms and their kids. Odd for a Friday happy hour, but it is Hoboken. Service was fast and friendly. There were plenty of drink specials and the few appetizers we ordered were decent. Classic bar food, without the classic greasiness. That was nice. Really liked the pretzel with dipping sauces. Served warm, soft and salty. I think this will definitely be a place I will go back to if I am meeting friends in the downtown area, and I also think this place is ripe for a Yelp Elite event! Maybe some March Madness, Stephanie Y.?
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Chris S.
Wicked Wolf is glorified bar food combined with a beautiful outdoor eating area that overlooks the Hudson. There's a lot of TV's inside, which makes it a great place to watch sporting events. This place has a variety of beers on tap and isn't limited to normal domestic beers, which makes it a great options for those who enjoy beer. Their food is very reasonably priced for the atmosphere that is available and you'll be challenging to find anything on the menu that isn't edible. And, on a positive note this place is located to many parking garages, which is a huge plus for out of towners.
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Amy L.
Went to happy hour last night and had a few drinks with friends, we ordered the buffalo bites (just that...bites), sliders, and flatbread pizza all to share. The food all tasted good and well...beer is beer! The place was pretty busy but we were able to grab a hightop table facing the Hudson. View and TVs were nice, girl at the door was super friendly, Danielle, and bartenders were very attentive. The waitress was a little slow and forgot a few things but seeing that it was busy we gave that a pass. Overall we had a fun evening and cool spot.
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Ed A.
I had moderately high hopes when I found out that a Wicked Wolf opened in Hoboken a couple of years back. After all, I had many good times at the New Haven Wicked Wolf during my time up there - nothing too fancy, but good music, good dancing, and cheap drinks. I've really tried to find the upside in the Hoboken WW, but try as I might, it's just not very fun. I've gone on different days, at different times, and the result is always the same - a half packed bar (+1 star for not being overcrowded), with maybe 5 people dancing (and all 5 of them came as a group). That's it. The rest are just standing around watching the tv screens, or just sitting. Music is actually decent, but the type of crowd that it attracts isn't very fun...just your stereotypical Hoboken crowd (the icing was the last time I went, one bro bumped into another bro and got into a fight. When the bouncer asked him to stop, the bro tried to fight the bouncer. lol). With so many bars packed into such a small town (and with tons of other options even on Sinatra Drive), this one is a definite miss. Sorry WW, it's just not working out...but we'll always have New Haven
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Jennifer V.
Went here for the first time on Memorial Day. The waiter was awesome, great customer service. Menu did not have a lot of options though :/ . I ordered the Salmon BLT, it was delicious. Never though Salmon and bacon would be so great together.
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Eric T.
I go here mostly for lunch or after work drinks, so I can't really comment on what sounds like frat boy insanity on football Sunday. That being said, this place has a crapload of televisions setup, so I would imagine you can see just about every game if you're willing to turn your head. For what I do have experience with here, the food is pretty decent for lunch and they have a good selection of beers. The prices aren't dirt cheap but they're still probably 40% less than what you'll pay across the river. $6 beer. $10 sandwich. You can definitely find cheaper in Hoboken, but you're paying a bit extra here for the waterfront location, televisions and sports ticker, and moderately more sanitary conditions. Service is nice but somewhat slow even when they're not packed.
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Danielle I.
I should have known better. It wasn't my idea to come here. First major criticism: I have never in my life heard of a sports bar charging a cover to watch a sports event on TV. This has to be the most asinine thing I've ever experienced. Do we get a T-shirt? Do we get anything? Oh, no, you just get to come in and watch said sports event. Oh, excellent, okay. Food is typical bar fare, the kind good enough to coat the stomach for a long night of drinking and fumbling attempts at picking up women. There were a lot of those. I wouldn't expect much in the area of food, but it will probably be enough to keep you happy. Our group - the ones that were hungry- ordered nachos, wings, and fried pickles. All looked good. Nachos a little bland. The crowd was an immediate flashback to college, but, by all appearances, these patrons are far too old to still be doing this. The group of dancing drunk girls was entertaining, while the bros who scoffed as our waitress when they were asked to move their coats so they we might reserve a table were a preview of what was to come. It's the kind of atmosphere where the bro-tension is palpable, where you feel like if you say excuse me or reserve a table where bros have congregated, someone may try to fight you. Rudeness and classlessness are a prerequisite and come with the cover charge. We actually witnessed a guy and a woman attempt to befriend us so that they could hustle our food from us. The guy just reached across the table and helped himself to the bountiful plate of wings. At the end of the time there, without even really engaging with these people, Drunk Blonde Waif Girl actually stuck her skinny, gross finger into some wing sauce and went to town on it, licking the sauce of her finger and double dipping into a perfect stranger's leftover food scraps. If you are going here with a certain level of enthusiasm for a sports event that you want to see and you have the time, the money, and the space to enjoy yourself, politely and semi-responsibly, while you watch, the place could really be great, even epic, but maybe just not between the hours of 9 and midnight on a Saturday night where the vibe just totally changes into something on the level of a crowded frat party, plus the bartenders, minus the roofies, and including the multitude of poor decisions by women wearing too much makeup and dudes with popped collars.
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Mike N.
Two stars for food. Blahhhh... Four stars for service.
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Matthew F.
I enjoy this place a lot for football games. I cannot wait for football season so my friends and I can frequent this bar. The food is good, beer prices are not high and the bartenders are quick! I would recommend this place to anyone. The only reason I did not give them 5 stars is the crowd! It's so packed with bros.
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Xiao Z.
Really just didn't vibe with me. The food was really subpar (my salmon sandwihch was served both soggy and cold) and the beer selection failed to impress me. The TV's were certainly fantastic and the restaurant overlooked NY skylight, which also would have been prettier if it weren't rainy and miserable on the night I went to Wicked Wolf. Overall, I think this is one of those reviews written on a bad visit, but hey, if you're around the area, feel free to check this place out, just keep in mind there are probably better bars out there.
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Joshua W.
A rough start, but it ended quite well. The first issue is hoboken itself. Finding parking is a nightmare. This aside, we finally found parking our trek toward the restaurant began. Obviously if you are a local this doesn't apply. When we walked in, the music was deafly loud by the eating area. We were seated in the first booth and we were brought waters. The waitress didn't come back and 10 minutes of ear blasting later we moved to the back corner table. After another 15 minutes i had to request a server from the hostess and finally someone came for our order. Kristian, our waiter, greeted us and was very nice and made the rest of our dinner here enjoyable. Appetizers: Chicken & rice soup - pretty good Hot pretzel sticks - 3 pieces, soft hot deliciousness! Chicken tenders - a different batter from what im used to, but they too were amazing! Dinner: Half rack ribs - great flavor, very tender but not 'fall off the bone' Buffalo chicken salad - very tasty and much enjoyed Onion rings - out of this world good!!! Coleslaw - tasted odd and i didn't like it Soon after we finished dinner the music was turned down a bit. Overall, the food is excellent and the biggest detractor is location. If you're a local, this is one hot spot to go!
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Israel H.
We came here last night for the Yelp after party. We had a great time. The staff was nice and helpful, the food was pretty good for Bar food too. Oh.. if you want to come to a Bar that has the game on.. This place should definitly be high on your list... This is one place that actually has more TVs in than my house! :) I didnt care for the Stoli drinks.. Just not my thing, So I just had a Guiness.. cant go wrong there! Awesome time with friends and good drinks, why ask for much more!
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Jeremy W.
Almost always good specials running (check the site), great TVs, great beer selection, staff ranges from good to great, never less. Decent bar food, really good wings. They play music during commercials of NFL games, which some people don't like, but if it's not my team, party on! I've organized my birthday party and alumni football watch parties here and always a hit and a success. Good cover bands on weekends, but I avoid karaoke Tuesdays.
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Jennifer R.
Very hit or miss - great spot to watch games, but expect a long wait on football Sundays. Plenty of TVs, the giant sports ticker is a nice addition, and the booths along the windows on 1st St. each have a personal TV. Food is hit or miss, but mostly miss, and the service was absolutely terrible on my most recent visit. Come for the games, but be prepared for the lines and crowds, as well as below average food and service.
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Kiymet L.
It's a nice place. Food is pretty good but they're a little cheap with the liquor. I ordered something the waitress recommended and it came out in like a tiny cup and it was $12. I literally took like a shot but paid for a full drink. The waitress only came by like once, she was an older woman with semi curly hair, I don't even know her name. Not my absolute favorite place but a good place if you want to come with your mom or something to Hoboken. Not too much of a "young crowd" it's more 35+
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Damian S.
I had a burger, onion rings, and two Stone IPA's. My girlfriend had a burger, onion rings, and two Miller Lites. I had a Groupon worth $40 and somehow we still ended up paying another $20+ dollars (before tip). Beer was good, the onion rings were tasty and the burgers were adequate. The service started out terrible and got worst as the night (and volume of the bar/restaurant) progressed.
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Kim B.
Beware: place becomes bro central after 6:30-7:00. If you're looking for somewhere to eat and can handle the bar becoming rowdy and loud, then you'll be fine here. Food was decent, good beer selection, and very friendly staff. I would rather try this for lunch instead of a sit-down dinner.
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Rena M.
Food was run of the mill for the bar scene however nachos left much to be desired. A friend talked our group into visiting after some hype she seen on a tv show (?)about this place. Eh..... It was ok but wouldn't run back too quick.
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Liang Z.
One of my favorite spots for watching sports in Hoboken. Always crowded, better than Texas Arizona. But if you have a tap open just be smart about it, they don't itemize when handing you the bill.
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Linda P.
I am in Hoboken for a few meetings this week so we went here as it's part of the building that my office is in. First, this is just your typical pub fair. Nothing special at all. I got the black and blue salad and asked for my steak to be cooked medium rare. I got it and it was well done. Gross. The rest of the salad was meh. I did get hte sweet potato fries as a side, they were ok, but nothing special. I will say they have a great Happy Hour - $3 for draft and wine (maybe other things too). SO bottom like, I would drink here again, but not eat here again.
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Michael G.
Walked in and walked out. The place looked nice and lively but the hostess was incredibly rude. Put a sour taste in my mouth. It's a shame that I didn't give it a chance but if I don't feel welcomed in a place it's not worth my time
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Rirry C.
Very average for food. We got a Blue Moon beer tower for $30 which was a just ok price since it only poured 6 cups of beer. The appetizer of spinach artichoke dip tasted good but was almost watery rather than gooey. The garlic bread that came with it was yums but the chips were SO stale. So glad we didn't get the nachos because of this. My bf had the southwest steak sandwich which was kind of tough and dry. I got the salmon BLT, but the salmon was fishy. :( The french fries were thin and crispy, which was ok. Our waiter was nice and funny though. More of a spot for wings, beer, and sports than one for a good dinner.
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lauren h.
A definite surprise. I came here just for a drink and ended up with a pitcher of sangria and dinner. It could have been because of the gorgeous night and outdoor seating but either way the paninis were yummy and the appetizers were delicious. I will definitely come back again.
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Glenn X.
the food here is just okay - i'd have a hard time recommending anything off the menu and i've been here a few times. the hot wing sauce is average at best, the wings aren't crispy yet they're fried... the grilled chicken has no flavor. the bread on any burger or sandwich always seems stale. this place is only good if you're looking for a beer and maybe to watch a game. excellent location on the water though.
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Keeley-Ann H.
When we were in Hoboken we eneded up on a pub crawl for breast cancer with some people that we met there. It an annual pubcrawl that they do every year, well we ended off the night here at wicked wolf. It was rammed packed and everyone was wickedly drunk lol. me nabbed a spot at the bar and snack on possibly the best wings ive ever had (and im a huge wing lover) and to boost the wings were only 50 cents each!!! i died and went to heaven i ate soooo many. But outside of that the service was meh and the rest of the food didnt look that amazing on the tables. it felt like i was back at my highschool pub, everyone knew everyone (except me) but we made the best of the time there and had a drunken ol time lol
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Brittany L.
Its all about the blackened chicken wrap with sweet potato fries. Done and done people. Have it once and one night you will wake up dreaming about it. It will happen. I highly recommend this place when Drop Dead Sexy performs there. I will say you can get better happy hour deals but that wrap makes this place. The fried pickles are pretty good and the buffalo bites are interesting. I havent tried the rest of the menu bc i just can't get over that wrap.
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J S.
Every time I walk by, this place is PACKED, and I was dying to go in. So I finally made it over to the bar on a Saturday night....and was disappointed. The DJ was pretty awful. If you venture over here, make sure to bring a group of friends. I somehow ended up getting free Jager bombs from one of the bartenders, so make sure you girls find him!!
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Danielle C.
This place is very big and spacious. However, it just means you can pack more people inside. I met up with a friend on a Saturday night and this place was PACKED! Could barely move from the entrance to the other side of the bar. Luckily there was no cover, and this place has a beautiful view of the NYC skyline, especially at night. LOUD LOUD music - I only stayed there for an hour, and by the time I left, my ears were ringing. Cranberry vodka drink tasted mostly like vodka and syrup. Not impressed! Also was not impressed by the types of people that were here... I'm sure you've heard of the out-of-towners that flood Hoboken bars. Yep, this one is no exception. I'll come back more often and refine this review more. Until then, I'm kind of neutral on this place.
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Michael C.
Great sports bar. Good live music bar. Tons of huge TVs, great for watching games. They'll usually change the channel to a specific game if you request. The beer towers are a good deal for groups (or even 2 people, if it's that kind of a day). It has decent bar food. Good wings and other dishes for snacking during games. The bartenders are pretty friendly. They're generous with the pours, and I've been pleasantly surprised by the bar tab on a few occasions. A good variety of beers on tap, and the specials aren't bad during the week. I've seen a few cover bands play here on Friday nights (especially Tramps Like Us...), and it's always great. The bar is set up perfectly for bands to play and the sound is really good. You can pretty much hear the band playing anywhere in the bar. I've even ordered take out wings for the Super Bowl 2 years in a row. The wings are good, and you can a whole lot for the money. They messed up my order the last time, but the hostess was really nice about it and I left not being angry (no more than my "normal" angry). All in all, it's a great bar. And great views of the city.
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Greg W.
A great place to watch a game. While the food has been far from consistent, it is a good space with decent bartenders and lots of specials. Tons of TVs. Give it a try next time you're looking for a sports bar.
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Karina V.
ehhh...this place gets worse and worse each time....but one thing that will never change is great drinks and wings.... And if you happen to see the bald black bartender, ask him for ron-ron juice.... it was an amazing drink - he won't tell you what is in it ... but it def. got to me.
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Leean O.
I've been here enough times to know its gets busy and loud. The crowd varies by season such as the newly minted college drinkers who come here and can't hold their liquor, on the offseason where more seasoned drinkers casually rage you can be sure you'll have a good time. Plenty cool chicks to scout and makes moves on, some nights have drink specials you'd wish they didn't have the next morning. Parking sucks like anywhere in Hobo but this spot is on the waterside so you can go for a romantic stroll with the chick you just picked up inside ;)
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Anthony J.
Sports bar + fist pumping = Wicked Wolf. It's definitely one of the happening places to be for Sunday football, especially for singles, but you really have to be into that kind of scene. They have a good beer selection and good beer specials. The food, in case you're interested, is greasy and heavy. I'm not gonna lie, it can be a lot of fun if you get past the cheesiness, but there is only so much of it I can take.
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Bill B.
Stopped by for a few drinks. Great atmosphere. Very energetic. Excellent number of TVs to see all the games. Bartender was high energy and in top of things. Average tap And beer selection which earned it 3 vs 4 stars. The food coming out of the kitchen looked good. Definitely recommend this place.
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DailyDeal M.
Great for football. Typical jocky large bar atmosphere. Plenty of TVs.
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Brad M.
Of all of the restaurants on the southern strip of Sinatra Street in Hoboken, Wicked Wolf Tavern is the best value. The meals ranged from $8-$11 for sandwiches, burgers and the sort, and not too much higher for the entries. For outside seating with spectacular skyline views, it's a good deal. Happy Hour is every weekday from 4pm-7pm, which means $3 draft beers (above average selection includes the likes of Stella and Spaten), wine, and well drinks. The bar is a sports bar, and has an atmosphere similar to an Applebees, with plenty of HD TVs showing hockey, football, and baseball games simultaneously. All and all, an adequate experience, and I will return.
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Kelly F.
Came here with a deal i bought on amazon local($20 for $40 worth of food and drinks). Place gets really packed. This is a good place to watch games and eat and drink. Ordered the wings which were amazing and a california chicken sandwich which was also really good. The best part is that they make shandy's which is my favorite drink and they make it good and our waiter was very nice and attentive. Will definitely be going back to watch a yankee game and enjoy good food and drinks. My only problem is that it does get crazy packed and tables and menus were very sticky
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Brian T.
I wanted to give 2.5 stars. It was ok. Great location. Helpful staff. Food was mediocre. Probably a great happy or late night scene. Do go try it for yourself!
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Lisa M.
We had a great experience here last night. Yelp has this place rated as not good for kids, but I think if you go at the right time it's great. We had a groupon and went at 6pm on a Tuesday. We chose a corner table behind the hostess stand (perfect area for a 2 year old). The kids menu is great and inexpensive ($6 and it included milk). All 4 adults found their food to be very good (husband and I had the Pear Salad which was delicious). I just wanted to write a review to let other parents in the area know how kid-friendly this place really is if you go at the right time. There were at least 5 other families with young children dining at the same time as us. Plus it's right on the water and close to the train station.
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Jonathan A.
I guess this is a good sports bar. Its not the best, but certainly not the worst. The food was just OK, most of it tasted like it was frozen previously. Lots of TVs to choose from. The waitress service was slow and the bar service was pretty good. I guess I would come back, but it would not be my first choice.
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Richard L.
It's a local Hoboken bar - it's not bad - nice looking inside - food was only ok. Not my usual crowd but i was meeting some friends there. The TVs were on - loud and almost couldn't hear myself think. We were on a Wednesday which is Trivia night. 3 rounds of 3 questions, that they announce - and they give out raffles as well...WOOT i won the Mark Sanchez Jersey!! Fun night - but mostly b/c of my friends - as for the food - meh...it was ok...as for drinks - prices were pretty good. Ambiance was a bar - 'nuff said TL;DR: "A Bar...'Nuff Said", It was fun b/c of the people I was with.
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Cassie L.
Although the beer is reasonably priced, Wicked Wolf is always very crowded and does not keep an accurate online schedule of what their activites might be that night. My friends and I went on a Wednesday, being told they were doing trivia. When I got there, I asked what the activity was and they said karaoke. A friend looked up online and it said bar bingo... It ended up being karaoke for a competition they had been running for a few weeks and we had to leave before karaoke for anyone else actually started. Additionally, wings were ordered and when I took a bite out of one, it looked like little hairs were all attached to the wing. This is when my friend informed me that these were feathers and the wings were probably not de-feathered properly. Normally the apps are okay, but this really turned me off and I didn't have another. I would only go to Wicked Wolf to drink, and be sure you bring a coat in the winter because you might have to wait on a looooong line.
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Brenda R.
Best Sunday Funday in Hoboken!!! Door line could be extra long so get there early. Bar food is decent and Bartenders are awesome and fun. Shoutout to my college roommate Caroline!
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Andrew G.
Just went to Wicked Wolf for the first time last night with 5 friends. It was my first time at the place, so I didn't know what to expect -- just heard it was new... Overall, it's got a pretty decent feel. Nothing that'll make you jump up and shout, but the TV's are phenomenal for any sports fan. There's about 7, and they're all big-screen LCD's strategically placed throughout the bar, and hanging overhead at some tables. Service was pretty solid (we ordered beer towers -- check 'em out, worth the money). However, make sure you do NOT get stuck waiting to get in. I can't figure out the logistics of how they let people in. The ratio of people out to in was absurd, and many of my friends were waiting outside for 30 minutes EASY...so make sure you go on a warm night! DJ was pretty good, and the overall vibe of the place wasn't too shabby at all. 3/5
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Shohan R.
Their lunch is great. I had a burger that was delicious. Vibe is always great and their servers were excellent.
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Arthur S.
Warm beers, weak drinks, mediocre service. They get two instead of one star because the food was decent.
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Jay J.
Was here yesterday... The place is a cool lil spot... Great for mid-day lunches.... Cool for groups/ Outdoor seating in warmer weather. On the menu: The coconut shrimp was pretty good... The margarita was okay... I'll try some wings next time... I wish it was a different decor inside, so I can really feel like I'm in a sports bar... The glass windows makes it feel diner-like and the ceiling is hideous....... This place has so much potential if some renovation takes place. Overall, a cool lil spot, but just ordinary.....
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Melissa W.
ABSOLUTE WORST, today the servers at this establishment decided that they could not be bothered to serve anyone that came in for lunch or that called because they were too busy watching the HOCKEY GAME. Someone from my company actually called and was told it would be over 30 minutes for a SALAD. Others went in and were waiting over 40 minutes for salads while others at tables were looking bewildered at why they no one had bothered to take their order. This is the worst run restaurant in the area, DO NOT GO.
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Eric G.
I've never eaten here, but I went here for the first time on New Year's Eve and I had a blast. It was one of the most reasonably priced NYE events I came across and it included food, a five-hour open bar (top shelf), a champagne toast at midnight, party favors and a DJ. I've yet to go back for a normal night, but I definitely would. I'd also like to try their food.
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Austin K.
Pretty cool spot. Nice view of the River outside and the ton of TVs for games are great. The food felt average but that was okay. Good times with good people made the night great.
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David S.
Regarding the food at this place, I've now eaten here several times during happy hours and have yet to order something that I've actually enjoyed. Everything there is sub-par standard bar food so hopefully if you're eating there you're enough drinks that you won't mind the lack of flavor. As far as a bar, this place definitely fills up with its fair share of douchebags on a Friday/Saturday nights but its great for happy hours.
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Knah A.
Went there during happy hour for the $3 well and $3 draft drinks. The beer and drinks are great. The appetizers we ordered were great (Nachos and Hummus). I'd rate the food, but the waiter never asked for our food order, even though we told him earlier we'd be ordering food AND served us appetizers. This is just as well, as the place became *LOUD* and waaaay overcrowded. I know a bar isn't going to be quiet, but I shouldn't have to shout to someone next to me like I'm at a rock concert to talk to them. I also know bar's get crowded, but when *everyone* who walks past is bumping into you, that's too crowded for my tastes. Based on this service, I'd suggest going there for the drinks specials and not much else. Pros: Happy Hour drink specials Cons: *LOUD* Overcrowded Waiter never asked for food order
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Shelby H.
So the Wicked Wolf....where do i begin. I went a couple times-both with colleagues just sticking to drinks and appetizers. The drinks are drinks (wine and beer-nothing special)-they're good. The nachos are great too. So are the fried pickles. The Sangria I got on my third visit was not on par. It tasted watered down and cheap for $8. My fourth time I went, I had won a happy hour contest for my friends and me on a Friday night. I had a terrible time getting there by train, so I arrived with about an hour left of the special. I get there and the bouncer is trying to get my boyfriend and I to wait outside (after I told him I'm a contest winner) but eventually told us to wait for the hostess at the front. We waited about 5 minutes for the hostess to get back. She put armbands on everybody to enjoy the special without any question of whether these people are actually friends of the winners. The place was packed and literally everybody had an arm band on. I got my drinks free, but still, didn't feel like I had really "won" anything. The outside patio wasn't open even though it was a pretty night...I mean i know it's a Friday night, but I couldn't even converse with my friends because of the noise and no service outside. So will I be back? Probably so since I work in the same building as Wicked Wolf, but I will know to just hit up happy hour after work for some cheap beer/wine and apps. Not a place to go for a good cocktail, but perhaps I am just a snob because i work for a restaurant that does hand crafted cocktails with fresh fruit, etc. Decent atmosphere, but needs to be re-marketed for the Friday/Saturday night party crew. Is it a city bar atmosphere? Is it a place to watch the big game? I still don't know.
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JJ R.
From the perspective of a new mom, the staff at WW has been very accommodating to my friends and I during the mid-week lunch hour. Opening doors, providing a table with lots of stroller space - all goes a long way! The food is average/good, but I really come here b/c they never make me feel like an inconvenience.
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Mike M.
Before reviewing the actual establishment, I have to say that it's nice to finally have a business open in this location that's been vacant since the building it's housed in opened at least 7 years ago. So I attented what I guess was the "soft opening" tonight. The official opening is tomorrow. We sat next to the window and had a great view of the river and the city (through the trees). It's hard to beat that view. For the sportsman there were also numerous televisions to keep an eye on during gametime. On the service front our waitress Michelle was incredibly nice as well as attentive. As for cleanliness the place looked tip top and my girl said the women's bathroom was practically spotless. Being that it's a new bar/restaurant I'm not going to really rate the food or service because it's not going to be indicative of how it will hopefully be in the future. It's to be expected that there will be kinks they need to work out, and there were, such as which waiters/waitresses were covering which tables, what tables the busboys were bringing food to and inaccurate order taking/fulfillment (overcooked burger, cheese on a no-cheese burger). As the staff gets to know one another this should be refined. Overall, it seems like it's going to be a decent option for football games and office happy hours. Don't expect much more than standard bar grub for food though. Hopefully these guys know how to market themselves to draw crowds to this location that gets very little foot traffic. It sure would be nice to see a business do well here!
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Sarab T.
Only been on Friday/Saturday nights so no idea of how good a sports bar it is... Prices are average for Hoboken. The bartenders are hot but not too friendly. The crowd is decent, good ratio of guys to girls. Def recommend checking out if you're into the BROboken scene.
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A K.
$5 Bloody Marys (Maries?) and how delicious they are! The space is airy and bright with huge windowed walls. Lots of TVs. Food was nothing to write home about, but still fine. Three stars because it's great for a Bloody Mary Sunday brunch or to watch day games. Gets crowded, but that's not necessarily a bad thing if you're out to socialize!
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Abel A.
Another Hoboken bar and grill with an identity crisis. Wicked Wolf, are you a sports bar? Are you a dance club? Are a place where those have had a bit too much on a Saturday night sway awkwardly while trying to contain all the alcohol within them? I honestly do not know. If you're going to go here, arrive during the early end of the happy hour. Grab a table with friends, order the cheap appetizers, the $3 drafts, and have a grand old time. Once the music starts to come on, things get weird and the DJ switches songs without any seeming rhyme (GET IT?!) or reason. I just don't think Wicked Wolf has found its place yet. Wicked, I hardly knew ye.
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Holly N.
You can't beat the Happy Hour here. I don't care who you are or what you want... $3 for all drafts, house wines, and well drinks M-F, 4-7pm. It works and it's gonna keep working. Other than Happy Hour, it can get a little too Jersey up in here... fist pumping at it's finest, to say the least. However, it's clean, it's a good value, and the staff are, for the most part, friendly and good at their jobs. Ooooh, and one of the bar tenders definitely has a heavy pour on those well drinks...
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Zach Y.
High in the douche-baggery department. I have been there for sunday football and it is basically a mob of Jersey Shore cast member wanna be's
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Gregory M.
Earlier in the day, a fellow food lover and I were talking about many restaurants with waterfront locations have jacked up prices with poor quality food. Low and behold, we found ourselves at Wicked Wolf Tavern confirming what we already knew... this kind of place sucks! After waiting 25 minutes for my food I received a cold ass burger with some cold ass french fries... and when I sent it back I was served the EXACT SAME FRIES, now 2x as crispy....no good people. I understand food costs but jesus... can you just give a brother some new fries?!?!?!
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Carlitto B.
It's a nice plan to chill in Hoboken. It's really packed I'm Wednesday and there's not enough servers so it's kinda difficult to order something. Other than great food and prices are reasonable.
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Ward B.
So this bar has turned themselves around over the past year or so. Been coming here on Sundays for Football. Having a blast and service is great. Have to thank Brit and Carol Ann. They do a great trivia night on Wed and I keep seeing a painting and drinking class which I've been meaning to check out. Great view over looking the city skyline.
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Cali L.
I like this bar because it's nice to sit on the patio and look out to the water. Great for people watching and close to a other bars. The sangria is good and only $15 for a pitcher during happy hour. My boyfriend and I both had paninis that were delicious. The sesame vinaigrette dressing was great on my side salad. The only thing that sucked was the waiter. It wasn't particularly busy, but everything took forever. And he yelled at a lady sitting a table over. But hopefully he's the only bad seed and the other servers are more attentive. I'm definitely planning to go back and try the wings. They smelled amazing!
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eddie m.
Not bad, a little bro if I remember but it's a cool view
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Jayna Marie J.
Other than the beautiful city view, this bar isn't anything to rave about. The food is mediocre & it's a toss up whether you'll receive a friendly server or not. If you're looking for a decent place to watch a game, the drink specials aren't bad but, if you want great food, this isn't the place.
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Dave C.
The Wicked Wolf is a solid bar in Hoboken. Right out on the water, this is a nice little spot to come with friends for a bite to eat and a drink. Later at night they move the tables and this place gets packed. Kinda a standard "jersey" bar but still pretty good and you can't beat the location. I give it an A-OK and if anything, it's worth it for a slow night / weekend to try out.
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JaVonn J.
I came into this place after a music festival across the street in the park and I was very impressed. The food was very tasty, and the service was even better. I gave it 5 stars because of the views, service, and food. My ONE complaint about this place, is that when it is time to convert the restaurant into a lounge/dancefloor, the bouncers come to your table and pound on it telling you to get up. That was my only turnoff, but other than that, I will definitely be back again.
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Mike B.
great aesthetics and atmosphere. lots of TVs for sports fans. good beer selection - Sam Adams cherry wheat, Leinenkugel, Magic Hat, and so on on tap. really spacious, bright, and clean. there seems to be an odd disconnect between the atmosphere here and the clientele. it's much like Black Bear, where it's really a sports bar/grill, but then you get the crowd of people that's too lazy to try to get into a club, but decked out too nicely to be in a sports bar. fairly packed on a Friday, but not to the point that you couldn't move, and we actually scored a table too. fuck it, I'd return.
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Bree M.
After reading the reviews I was excited to try this place but still a little skeptical. Glad I went! This place was a good find for my husband & I. They have a variety of Sandwiches/Burgers/Wraps and some good salads. He had a Chicken Club Sandwich and I had a Blackened Chicken Wrap, both with substituted Sweet Potato fries. Both were really good, and the fries were prefect. The waiter was helpful and even after slightly messing up my order he fixed it immediately and made sure I was happy. We will be going here again for a good easy meal!
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Teddy P.
Nice sports bar, they have some cool specials on week nights. They do karaoki, and trivia. It is a favorite for local college students. Normal prices are a little expensive but it has a nice upbeat atmosphere.
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Dennelle C.
Good sports bar - with private mini tvs at your booth (you fancy, huh)! Larger tvs surround the bar, drink specials, affordable fun beer towers and good wings! That's pretty much your party pack for the games! When Texas A. is too crowded head over here, you won't be disappointed.
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Thomas L.
Went for happy hour with my coworkers last Friday. First thing you notice are the TVs hanging on top. Can we say LG whore, the place has standard boring bar area (everybody wants to order drink at the sametime). Would I go back? YES! I work right next door. Good for kids (before sunsets) Good for few beers and appetizers Good for groups Good for creepin (later..way later into the night) $3 domestic beers (HH between 5pm-7pm) $7 charge after 9pm (live band night)
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Tara W.
pros -great location and view on the Hoboken waterfront -good drink specials ($10 unlimited bloody mary's and mimosas during brunch? I'm in) cons -they don't seem like they're trying very hard with the food, definitely blah even for bar food -maybe because it's new, the place has a generic feel to it- kind of like drinking at a Target or something
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Tom S.
There's nothing really wrong with Wicked Wolf, but I think you can do better in Hoboken. It's still fairly new, so it's still pretty clean, and the happy hour specials are pretty great. The draft beer selection is pretty standard, but not nearly as extensive as the selection at 1 Republik. The food is decent, but you can definitely get much better bar food at Black Bear. Overall, definitely not a bad place to grab a drink, but if you're looking to hang out for a while somewhere in Hoboken, there are two better options just a few blocks away.
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Lovet O.
This place is actually a sports bar. Lots of tvs, lots of beer and lots of noise. Today was a soccer game so the noise levels at Wicked Wolf were unbearable. I did like my turkey burger. And their buffalo wings were awesome. And the service was great. I wanted to order a cocktail and they didn't have much of a drink menu besides beer and frozen drinks. So I just ordered something simple like vodka pineapple. Its a great place to hang with friends and watch a good game but wouldn't recommend for a special night out with a date.
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Sharon S.
I would actually give this place two . five stars. When I finally got my food after a 40 min wait, it was lukewarm at best. I ordered the pork sliders and though not hot, they were good and had a sweet sauce. The cole slaw was good and it came with onion rings. I was a bit PO'd by the time my food arrived, think they lost my order as the people at the next table who ordered 15 min after me, were served and almost done with their meal by the time my arrived. No apology from the server, she tried to lie to me but I called her on it...it true "me" fashion. So I guess over-all you can't beat the location and the food is good. Although I arrived at 2:30 and was only offered the brunch menu and other diners were given a different one...guess it doesn't pay to be on your own, must have man in order to obtain good service....back to my traveling chip on the shoulder issue.
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E R.
Impressed with the veggie burger & wrap for a bar as well as the beer specials. Good food in general, lively atmosphere, and an excellent location will make me try it for a second time. Not, however, on trivia night. Went specifically for trivia night and ended up leaving due to the disorganization and lengthiness of the evening. Needs to be cleaned up a bit to remain fun. Also, the guy running it should be more aware of the way he phrases his questions. For example, people will get mad if you ask "What is the longest running sitcom in the world?" and expect the answer "The Simpsons". If you want trivia, Four Ls is much better.
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Mike O.
I really like this place. Great food, amazing view of Manhattan, great happy hour specials, and giant TVs.
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Jason M.
They have great happy hour specials and deals everynight. For example, Wednesday is trivia and BOGO burgers night (and the burgers are better than most bar/pub burgers I've had). And they have a great selection of draft beers. It's a big, clean, space that is right on the water and it attracts a good crowd most nights. All in all it's a solid bar/pub for sports, a weeknight dinner, or happy hour.
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Jason L.
Terrible. I was there today for Sunday football and the place was a complete bust. The TV's are all in awkward spots and they only had the Giants game and Cowboys game on...and no one was even watching the Cowboys game!!! We (table of 10 people w/a $300+ tab) asked the spikey haired manager to change the Cowboys game on our tv 3 times...each time he said he would, but in the end, we saw him sitting in the back corner with the dj chugging beers...way to take care of the customers my man. As for the service and the food & drink...mediocre would be an overstatement. The soup arrived lukewarm and tasteless 45 minutes after it was ordered. The buffalo chicken wrap had soggy chicken and dirty lettuce...as in there was dirt on the lettuce! The prices were fine, but that didn't make up for the confluence of missteps. There's no chance that I would ever give my money to this place again.
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Julianne P.
Great big somewhat spicy original style wings, decently string mixed drinks, great for watching a game but def (in my opinion) needs to work on its transition to more of a driving/dancing bar at night. It's not a fun place to be, vibe is awkward and music is not great and the crowd is a weird mix at night. But during the day for lunch or games it's great. Brunch menu is kinda limited.
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Jennifer M.
My friends and I try to get together to see each other at least once a week, so we usually gather to do trivia. We were looking for a new place and were excited to check out trivia at the Wicked Wolf. After four weeks of going, I think it's safe to say we are all fans. The format is great and Casey, the trivia "master", doesn't spend too much time on raffles like some other bars. Plus, for each round you win, you get a free beer tower--and what's better than free beer? The food specials are also decent. The $6.99 burger is delicious and the bar staff was very attentive while we were eating and drinking at the bar. We will definitely keep going Wednesday nights.
OK, I've never been here on a crazy night, but only occasionally after work and, I have to say, the specials M-F 4-7 are nuts! $3 glasses of wine, $3 well drinks, $3 drafts... and that covers everything! Then, there's the $5 bar menu, which includes a small, but decent, chicken Caesar salad. Both times I've been here, the wait staff and bartenders have been friendly. Only, one word to the wise, stay away from the deep friend mac and cheese... unless you think Kraft Mac & Cheese can be improved by deep frying (it can't) and that app is sorta gross.
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Danielle S.
I really enjoy going here, it's great for game waching or just grabbing a drink. However, the past few times I've gone during the day (let's say 2ish on a Saturday/Sunday) they only have had their "brunch" menu available, which is just too limited. I sat at the bar and my friend and I wanted to order nachos but it wasn't on the menu. The bartender had even said how everyone hates that it's the only menu they have available during that time, so he let us and another group order off of the regular menu. I guess if it's not a Football Sunday Funday their normal menu is not applicable. Overall, I really do love the food and atmosphere here!
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Mo H.
I only went here because I had a half off livingsocial coupon, but was really impressed in the quality of food, and the the great sports watching environment. I'm definetely making this my place to watch the game in the future with a livingsocial or not. Oh, I don't know about the nightlife and all, strictly talking about sports watching
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Lowie T.
came here on a friday and cover band drop dead sexy was performing, and while they may not be drop dead sexy, but they were dropping some pretty good covers! with songs from blondie, bon jovi, proclaimers (500 miles), cheaptrick, the obligatory "sweet caroline", and and even some hip hop, this band knows how to gauge crowd interest & please! it seemed like every cover was a hit, and they managed to make each song their own. i was definitely sold on wicked wolf through them! and funny thing is, we found out the lead singer, Paul, went to college with one of our friends like 6 yrs ago! so random! as for the rest of the bar, there's lots of room, the one entire wall is floor to ceiling windows facing the river so you get a sense of even more openness. there is plenty of space to dance (they played some pretty good hip hip/top40 after the cover band left) and they don't kick you out at 145a....lights didn't come one until 215-230a! all in all i had a great time here. if i lived closer (ues here =/ ) i wouldn't mind coming back!
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Vic C.
The table was filthy when we got seated, and we had to ask for it to be cleaned. Our waitress was not very nice and did not do a good job at all. She acted like we were bothering her by being there, and was one of those waitresses that didn't write down the order, and got a couple things wrong as a result. The burger I had was very good and cooked perfectly, and the prices were good, but I wouldn't return based on the service.
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Crissy H.
I think everyone has already said it ....Good place to hang with friends for some drinks. The food is okay - average - nothing too crazy - typical bar food. The staff was amazing! Attentive and Friendly!
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Kristin U.
I went here several times when it first opened, mostly for girls' nights out/dancing, but had not been in a while until last night. My friend got a group happy hour deal, so it was $3 for various house drink options from 7-9PM. Trivia started at 9. I had some of a friend's sweet potato fries (very good), the buffalo chicken salad (grilled chicken, which was a plus, though pretty thick pieces and not well done, as I had ordered), and the brownie sundae (supposed to be shared, which I did, but I could've eaten the whole thing). The salad was tasty and a good size, though I had asked for dressing on the side and the greens had some sort of oil on them. The sundae was awesome. The brownie was hot and fresh and just the right texture. I was pleasantly surprised at that one, since it was a post-four-drinks spontaneous type of order. All in all, the place is very sports bar-ish and doesn't have much of a vibe or ambiance besides that, really, so not the kind of place I'd normally go to. However, the food is pretty good, so if you are planning to go there for a game or to have a few drinks, you don't have to be afraid of getting crappy bar food. *Note that if you do go for a happy hour deal, it would be good to either bring cash or stay til the end, as they only let us open one tab. Though they told us we could divide the bill onto different cards at the end, I had to leave before the others in my group to catch a train, and I ended up PayPalling my friend so that she could contribute my share.
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Joelle G.
Gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline from this place. I came here after a Yelp event. The people I came with and met here were a lot of fun (other yelp buddies of course) This place is a little too fratty for me though. But the specials were niice :) All in all, I did have a good time.
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Marsha H.
Awesome nachos and quesadillas! Our server Ashley was great given we had a really big group! Great music and fun atmosphere on a Thursday.
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Jesse B.
Every time I've been here Ive had nothing but great food and great service for a reasonable price. Sunday football here is an "experience".
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Jasmine S.
It's just an all around great spot. Right by the water (not directly infront but close by), affordable prices regardless of what you are in the mood for either dinner or drinks. The venue is clean, spacious, and great in the summer! I advise checking this out if you want to just have a low-key night or bite to eat and have a great time.
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Craig G.
In a word: LOUD(!!!). This is downtown Hoboken defined: expensive, trendy, packed shoulder to shoulder, and extremely loud. To the point where you can't carry on a conversation or get a decent hint to your wingman. Creepy drunk guys grind against obliterated drunk girls and the average decibel level has to be pushing 120. Those looking for that kind of scene will probably have a blast here. The rest, steer cleae and discover the heart of Hoboken
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Peter R.
Love the bar food at this place. There are a ton of TV's showing all games whatever the sport season is. This place always has a good crowd and is located right off the river. Deff a good bar to go to after work.
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Yan T.
Wicked Wolf is a nice sports bar off the Hoboken waterfront. As I understand it, this is where folks from other parts of New Jersey come when they go out on the town in HoBo. Sure enough, visual confirmation was available on the big UFC fight night this past Saturday. Definitely a lot of Jersey types crowding this bar after the fight as the meatmarket butchers quickly turned their attention away from Silva-Sonnen to various young ladies who for some reason enjoy a sardine-can dance floor. The place itself is well managed. We had a very friendly and attentive waiter (short-cropped beard guy--flag him if you see him). My steak salad was OK--the beef was good, the salad rather dry. They do have Dogfish 60 minute and Victory Golden Monkey bottles, and I definitely took advantage of the $2 Sam Summers. They evn have smore toasting kits for $10, a great conversation piece. Good place to watch a game or compete with a circle of dudes in hitting on a female target. Not a good place for dates (unless in daytime), d/l nights, etc.
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Matt S.
After a few visits to Wicked Wolf, it has become one of my favorite spots in Hoboken to go when I want some wings or when a game is on. Luckily, those two things go with each other so I go quite often now. The bar is filled with flat screen HD tv's with almost every game playing so whatever seat you're at, you have a view. At the far end of the bar, they have booths with smaller tv's in them, so if you couldn't get the exact game that you wanted, they're STILL trying to help you out. The wings are definitely my favorite. They have just enough heat to them to give you that kick that you wanted, but are really meaty so they are filling even after only a couple. By far the best wings in Hoboken. Like Rick R. said, the trivia night at the Wicked Wolf is pretty good too. They had about 4-5 different drink specials for the people playing and gave out a ton of different prizes throughout to keep everyone into the game. All around. Wicked Wolf has become the Black Bear by the water and probably, among my friends, taken over the top spot for bar to visit when hitting Hoboken.
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Maria S.
If you plan on coming here with a date do not it is super loud here came on a Friday night at 7 p.m. Could not even hear myself think they did offer outside tables which was a plus. Our waiter took forever to come to the table and never came back to ask us if we wanted the second round of drinks. We ordered the steak and chicken fajitas which was very good however we need is a knife to cut our meat because the meat was not proportional to fit into a tortilla.. There was no rice or anything on the side that accompanies decision just meet our tortillas and sour cream . The drinks were reasonably priced I had a sour apple martini which was very delicious...
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Alejandro G.
Great place to watch Sunday football and meet attractive women. I also find the drinks to be affordable and the staff is friendly.
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Justin W.
Just went here for lunch with a work group. We were a large group, but the place was empty so we got seated right away. I initially thought this was a plus. I've never been to WW before, so I ordered a burger - something nobody could mess up, right? It costs extra for chili and cheese (a dollar each) and two dollars to substitute sweet potato fries for normal french fries. Granted, there were 12 of us, but the food came out very slowly, in drips and drabs, a few plates at a time, instead of all at once. That can be kind of shitty, as you're getting hungrier watching others eat. And come on, there was no one else there. How hard is it to make twelve meals, in a restaurant obviously designed to accommodate almost 10X that number of people? Sure, there was only one waitress on staff at the time, but come on. There was us and one other group of people. I found out why the place was empty when I got my burger. I asked for medium rare, and it was medium well, with barely a bit of pink in the center. The chili was flavorless and boring. The cheese was nice and gooey and the bun was good, but it didn't make up for how bland the whole thing was. The fries were also dry, and there were very, very few of them, especially given the fact that they cost $2 extra. I spent $13+tip all together for a dull, unsatisfying meal. I've had much better meals at half the cost at my company cafeteria. Between the bad service and the bland, forgettable food, I won't be back. There are dozens of places in the 07030 that are much better. Don't waste your time, Hobokenites.
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Marie H.
Don't get the chipolate chicken, I've never had such a dry sandwiched. The cibata was painfully dry, then chicken was over cooked & dry as hell, & there was no chipolate dressing. The only good thing were the fries & that's only because they were frozen.
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Mel C.
Bar food on the Hudson... Can't go wrong. Service and food is mediocre but you're probably coming here for the social atmosphere and games... The food serves it's purpose--soak up the beer.
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Tom M.
Broboken at it's finest, This place gets extremely crowded on the weekends, it sees a lot of the rambunctious "bro" crowd that is loud,obnoxious, and pushy. The place it self is super nice and so are the bartenders but i don't plan on returning solely because of the crowd.
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Alessia W.
Went here for Halloween with coworkers and had a blast! Danielle gave us drink specials because we were a pretty big group. It was $5 Drafts and $5 Well drinks which our group really liked. I'm not really sure what kind of crowd they have on regular nights because it seems like it's sport bars by day but then club at night? I don't know. The DJ was great. He played a multitude of songs that had everyone jamming all night. It was good time...but I don't know if that 's because my coworkers are so much fun and it was Halloween or if it's because the Wicked Wolf is a good place to party. I MAY try it out again on a non-holiday night..but it's not on my top 10 places to party in hoboken.
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Crystine W.
Their music selections were not befitting for my tastes at all - very sporadic and the speakers were in and out causing brief breaks of pure silence. Okay to forgive if it happens once, but it happened multiple times in the hour that we were there. Definitely a major mood-kill when the music stops and everyone stands around quite awkwardly waiting for the music to come back on. I think WW would be great on game day because they have a plethora of screens to watch the games, but I really would not recommend it as a late-night-out option. Also, bartenders were really wishy-washy and not attentive. There was a female bartender we kept trying to get the attention of (she had on the most adorable green skirt) and we wanted to know where she got it. Multiple attempts to grab her attention were ignored and then we finally stepped in front of her to ask her the question (really shouldn't be that hard to ask a d*mn question).
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Aly O.
The food was okay, but our waitress was not. I give everyone the benefit of the doubt and I take everything into consideration because I can imagine she had a long day. However she was so disconnected and barely looked at us our entire stay that I just did not feel welcomed. It's nothing amazing, there are better bars in Hoboken honestly.
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Selena G.
Do NOT come here on Sundays! I attempted to go here a few weeks ago for football and when I arrived there was a line and against my best judgment, I got in line and decided to wait it out for a little bit. While I was on line I had to endure a pack of douche bag guido wannabe guys in front of me talking about how drunk they got the night before and how they were at some club with hot bitches...for some reason, I decided to keep standing on line and enduring this meathead blather. THEN a pack of hoochied out girls with makeup caked on and trashy club attire cut me in line and joined the douche bags, and then it was another round of recanting how drunk they got the night before, were puking, etc. - which was believeable considering how tore up they looked. I then looked behind me and there was a line of 30 or so people, many of them looking just like the annoying group in front of me, so needless to say, it was time for me to get the hell out of there, I mean I was traumatized enough! Yes, there are a lot of TVs and yes it is a good size BUT with the line, the kind of people and the loud house music pumping out of that place, I would not recommend it for seriously watching a game. I never actually made it in so maybe I'd give it a try on another night, but probably not :) Famous last words: as a bouncer at another Hoboken bar said, "I wouldn't wish anyone to have to go to Wicked Wolf." LMAO
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Rich P.
Saturday Night you can expect: A long line out front An extremely sticky floor Lines for men's and women's bathrooms Lot's of Whitney Houston Surprisingly attentive and accommodating bartenders Decidedly Jersey crowd. Not my ideal Saturday Night (a sports bar turned into a club) but I somehow had a really good time. Been there twice and had positive experience both times.
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Courtney D.
Great sports bar, spot for happy hour. TVs everywhere, nice open layout, and great location right along the Hoboken waterfront. I should warn you, however, try to go here on a Friday or Saturday night, after 10pm, and prepare to wait in a line around the block and then barely be able to move once you get in. If you like that kinda thing, knock yourself out, but I personally avoid that situation in Hoboken at all costs. A few of my friends won a Happy Hour deal here-- 2 hours of $3 drinks for you and your friends. Beer, wine, and well-drinks were included. We chose Friday from 7-9, perfect time to get a happy hour going. The pours were heavy and we were all feeling great, and I left with a $12 bar tab. Pretty sweet for a Friday evening in Hoboken. If it wasn't raining, I would have loved to sit outside along the water. Awesome views of the NYC skyline. My friends ordered food as well.... although I didn't indulge (hello....HEALTH week continues)... the chicken nachos looked absolutely amazing. A huge pile arrived with large chunks of chicken, and I was basically drooling, but concentrated on my vodka soda and pretended they weren't there. All in all, a great happy hour spot. Every once in a while there's a live band on the weekends as well, which is a fun night out if you don't mind the line or the crowds.
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Tonya T.
Came here around 9:30 on saturday nighy before ufc fights started. It was a good time come; we got a table and ordered food before it got crazy packed. We ordered drinks, food and a beer tower. Our super sweet waitress left around 10:30 and told us we would have to order drinks at the bar after, which was fine. This is when the night went bad! This place is packed and we stood in line behind some rather drunk girls being served shot upon shot, even though they were falling all over the place. When we finally got the bartenders attention we ordered another bud light tower. He simply shakes his head no and turns away to help other people...ummmm what does that mean? No beer towers? No bud light? Seriously just tell us so we can order something else!! Jared was the bartender, we had to ask the girls at coat check. Hes horrible and ill never be back here because of him. A lot of other packed places in hoboken to go that dont have rude bartenders.
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Jason M.
Eh, oh, bada bing bada boom. Jersey Shore, eat your friggin heart out. Why go all the way there when you can get that here, at the Wicked Wolf Tavern!!! I love this place. Solid 100% rowdy but classy Jersey crowd, to the core. Didn't see any meat or juice heads, but I went there in winter, so maybe that'll change when the weather gets warm. This place boast a tremendous micro brew selection. TVs galore, so never miss a sports match. Good looking crowd too, especially the scantily clad bartendresses. Bada bing bada boom, I love this place. Do it!
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John F.
I like it here. They have a ridiculous amount of TV's and their wings aren't bad (at 50 cents a pop, the price is right). The $12 beer towers are also a great value (we had Coors Light). While the wings are good, I had a wrap here a few months ago that was decent at best. If I were you, I would stick with wings and beer. As I said, the sheer amount of televisions in this place make it an excellent place to watch the game. They have nice, big tables, so coming here with a large group won't be a problem. Looking forward to coming back to watch the Giants.
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Rebecca P.
I came here with a friend on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in search of an outdoor venue to indulge in one of our favorite sunny weather pasttimes: day drinking. Situated close to the Hudson not too far from the PATH and Pier A, Wicked Wolf seemed like the perfect venue. One of my coworkers comes here quite frequently and often sees the Manzo boys (for you Real Housewives fans, apparently Thursday is your target night). However, we were quickly disappointed. For one, when we walked in, there was no one at the hostess stand. We took this as an invitation for self-seating, but were quickly corrected by a waitress. As she glanced over to see the hostess texting in a nearby booth, she agreed to clean a table and seat us. Good start (minus one). We got a table outside (plus one...we're even). However, we proceeded to sit. Then we sat a little longer. Then after several minutes, Mr. Dearth of Personality came to wait on us...let's just say it might have been one of the more painful social interactions I've had with a human (minus like 25 on the score card). To summarize in brief here, the service is atrocious. Our beers were cold, but took forever to come. The food, in their defense, was slightly better than we were expected given the odds, but this did little to remedy the fact the enjoyment factor had plummeted thanks to the poor service... The quest to find the venue for Operation Day Drinking in Hoboken forges on...
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George B.
After coming back to this bar time and time again I had to bump up my review. I've eaten here a few times and the food is always good. You won't find anything extravagant but who needs to, you're at a bar! A new thing Wicked Wolf is doing is giving away $2 Happy Hour events. These are AWESOME. Just beware that "$2 domestics" actually mean $2 cheap domestics. I hate when bars do that. You normally won't pay a cover but if a band is playing you will. Don't worry, the bands typically are worth the price of admission.
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Crystal H.
I like this place!! Good for a chill Place. Only one bad part is its beyond crowded. I turned around to see if my girls were behind me and i found out that a VERY TALL white man was trying to dance with me shaking his butt in my face. NOT COOL when im only 5'1 lol. Nice and Dark Great Music Good Drinks Oh and there is usually a line outside to get in at least there's no Entrance fee.
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Jami A.
Wicked is a fun place to Sunday Funday or happy hour. Sundays are absolutely incredible during football season. In between plays and games the DJ is always killing it keeping the crowd going. You feel like you're out on a Saturday night not binge drinking midday Sunday. Staffs always nice. Its a big space with a lot of windows so you don't feel like you're trapped in a dingy bar. My only complaint would be the food. Its sub par at best. Definitely a place Id go to for drinks and fun but not to enjoy a meal.
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Mike G.
Summary: A typical nice hoboken bar. Good beer, Ok food, Gets really crowded on weekends, but great weekday bar and fun trivia nights. I wanted to give it 3.5 star from a mixed experience. Overall most weekdays 4 stars. On weekends 3 I have been here numerous times over the past year on weekdays and weekends and its really two separate worlds. During the week its a fantastic bar. The service is good , its not too crowded always a place to sit down. The booth TVs are great for mid week college football games and bowl games around this time of year as well. The food comes out quick you can always get a drink , over all a great experience. I have especially enjoyed grabbing some friends for trivia nights there to have fun get some free swag and enjoy the drink and tower special they have constantly changing through the night. My only complaint there would be the rampant cheating with people on their smart phones in corners getting near perfect scores and winning trivia. If your in the middle of the bar its pretty obvious , but i see people sitting in the booths and the guy in the corner on their team trying to be all discrete about typing away on his smart phone for Wikipedia answers. Wish they would crack down on that harder. Weekends are another thing especially Sundays. The earliest football games arent so bad when they start , get in early grab a seat and enjoy the games. But as the day goes on it gets really packed to the point you can barely see around or hear. Saturdays nights are like this too packed in shoulder to shoulder with a line outside , they area you can dance is get so crowded you can barely move around. There is a line out the door and forget about getting a drink , unless your the stereotypical jersey Guido waving a 50 at the bar tended and constantly hollaring at them or a girl with their top popping out be prepared to sit there with cash in hand waiting to get a drink for 15 min or longer. My advice start going for your next drink when your about 50% through the one in hand lol.
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Meghan M.
Yup! As I expected, Wicked Wolf still kinda sucks... I was tasked with suggesting a bar in Hoboken where we could take an older out-of-town'er, eat, and watch football. I came up with a few but they opted for the WW, likely because it was down on the waterfront. I won't capture all of the boring details here but there's a few things that makes this place still lame: - Our waitress was clearly in trouble as the manager/hostess kept coming over to ask if she'd been by - It became relatively clear why our waitress was in trouble once she started serving us - Our tower of beer came with scalding hot glasses and the cup of ice I asked for try to rectify that situation (since the waitstaff didn't want to) came out after the beer was all gone - They are out of everything...If you're a sports bar, people will be drinking beer. Update your darn draft list. And another suggestion...don't have mushroom swiss burgers on the menu if you don't have any mushrooms - The volume (of either a game or music) in this place requires conversation to be screamed Bottom line? Sports bars are a dime a dozen in Hoboken. Go elsewhere.
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Lisa R.
Food was great... Went here with a Groupon voucher. However, the service was HORRENDOUS. The food runners would just throw your food on the table rudely. Our waitress was a space cadet. My meal was screwed up twice. Our bill... Well, we were charged for another table's drinks. The bill got fixed, then she used my card to pay another table's bill. Everything was fixed in the end... I didn't bother to speak with a manager. There was just a lot of unnecessary trouble to have a nice meal.
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Susie T.
Average food, decent prices. Good for special events -- like a football game -- but I would avoid this place on weekend nights. (WAY WAY WAY too crowded)
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Christina G.
I was here for a Halloween event. Staff were awesome and all dressed up. Great crowd and plenty of space inside. Good drinks. Typical bar food. I had a great time. I would definitely come back if I were in Hoboken.
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David C.
Went there on a Sunday late noon for a drink and some finger food. Con: ordered 12 piece wings, overcooked or precooked before and refried told the waitress Abby and she said" i don't cook the wings". Wings tasted like beef jerky, no more texture to the meat, no juice left. have to look for the waitress like looking for my kids Pro: good atmosphere inside and out, the food dropped it down to 2 star Conclusion: How can you screw wings up?
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Olivia R.
So I have always come here on weekends for a few brewskis but never tried the food. Okay, first off - this bar is an awesome spot on the weekend. Sometimes they have live bands, other times they have bumpin DJs, but it is always a good time & gets pretty packed. There's always dancing, as well as, tables to rest your dancin' shoes (: They show UFC fights so if you're a fan this is a good place to watch and drink -- but you won't be able to hear the commentary. Huge TV screens tho! Now the food... amazing! I had the Salmon Sliders - unbelievable. I've never had them before and they were really tasty and the salmon wasn't too dry or wild. My friend had the Buffalo Bites - really good & come as cute little cubes which were great for sharing. OH and did I mention the appetizers are 1/2 off during happy hour? Done deal. Definitely will come back for food, not just the booze. PS. They have outdoor seating and you have an incredible view of Midtown. Fantastic location.
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Michelle C.
I am a firm believer in second chances to food and in this case, I have. My friend and I came here for dinner twice and both times, *thumbs down.* Both food and service can be improved tremendously. With this said, this is more of a sports bar - you come in for drinks and tolerate the bar food b/c let's be honest, you have the munchies when you're drunk. Even as a sports bar, there are much better sports bars especially in Hoboken. This place doesn't live up to the Hoboken standard.
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Ashley C.
i have been to Wicked Wolf several times for all types of occasions. Birthdays, football Sunday's and happy hour. The food is decent and they offer good drink specials. They have over 25 tv's so its also a great place to watch sports. However the BIG problem with this location (hence the 2 stars) is the people who work here. I have never experience such terrible customer service then here. The bar is always understaffed so the wait for a drink is ridiculous. This wouldn't be such an issue if they were so rude. The hostess, bouncer, and management were just as rude. They were not accommodating and basically had a "if you don't like it, go elsewhere" attitude. While out for an birthday party on a Saturday night, 3 separate employees bumped into me while i was standing by the bar and spilled my drink. Not even an apology. I understand it is a bar and it does get crowded but this was completely unnecessary. Its a shame that this place has such terrible service as it is in a great location and could have the potential to stand out in Hoboken. As of right now there are other great sports bars in Hoboken so I wont waste my time here anymore.
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Frank A.
So I am updating my review. Previous I don't know what i was thinking. I guess I was caught up in the fact it was a new bar. I don't think i have ever ate one thing here that was tasty. Food is super lamo here. I tried to bring my friends here from out of town for football but could not see the games we needed form our spot. Its like yo could only see one or two games and had to move to see another team. Which is weird cause they boast about all their super hd tvs all over. I guess they don't know how to set them up.
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Jennifer G.
I'll give this place a two just because our server was nice. I went in for lunch and ordered the pretzel sticks and a black and blue salad, medium rare. The pretzel sticks didn't come out with the mustard, just a horrible cheese dip. When I got my salad, I looked at the steak a bit warily. It didn't look the right color (and I worked in a steakhouse all throughout college). The center wasn't pink, but it didn't look like it was because it was over cooked. I tasted a piece and almost gagged. The person I was with tasted it too and spit it out. The meat was bad--a weird grey color. I sent it back and just got a plain salad. The cook told her to tell us that I just didn't like the seasoning. No. That wasn't it. I love a well cooked, seasoned steak. I do not like to eat rotten meat. I will never go back. I should have gotten the wings apparently.
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A K.
We didn't have anything to eat but the cocktail seemed to contain a bit more alcohol than ones served at most places. Wait - now come to think of it, we DID eat. He had a panini with Portabella mushroom, spinach, goat cheese. I had a salad with slices of steak. They were very good. Steak came out as I asked for. They serve beer in a blender-like 'tower' (like mini keg) with a smaller tube which contains full of ice cubes in the middle of it so your beer won't become warm or watery. Some people must have seen it before but we had never seen it. They were celebrating "Christmas in July" with full Christmas decoration and wait staff was also dressed like Santa Claus. Situated by the Hudson River, right in between two pier-parks in Hoboken, overlooking lower Manhattan. Service was nice and very friendly.
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Imran M.
The food is decent. Good atmosphere. Good selection of beers which changes seasonally. Good, friendly service. Seems like a good place to just chill out and watch the game. During the week from time to time they have trivia night and karaoke which is always fun. This is certainly one of my go-to places in Hoboken.
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Cory S.
Good atmosphere and a good place to watch a game. The food was typical bar food, nothing to write home about, but it can hold its own. The bartender was great and was able to find me a logo'd glass to add to my collection. I'll swing by again.
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Allison M.
A frequent stop with friends - especially for happy hour! $3.00 wine and $5.00 apps...can't beat it! Good place to meet up and throw a few back...
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Alicia D.
We've been here twice now, once for a weekend night and once for trivia on Wednesdays. The DJ on the weekends was fantastic, playing real mashups and transitions and great songs not necessarily in the top 40s. The line to get in, like at most bars in Hoboken, was long and annoying, but once inside it didn't seem too crowded. Trivia night was lots of fun: cheap booze, fun prizes, and the food was standard bar fare. The questions were actually pretty hard, lots of trickery. They advertise that the trivia starts at 8:30, but it really started after 9. We loved that after trivia was over, they brought out board games for people to play. We stayed til after midnight playing Apples to Apples and finishing our free beer towers. If I lived in Hoboken, I'd make it a point to head here on trivia nights or the weekend.
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Kelly O.
I've visited several times and despite the beautiful view of the city, this place isn't inspired enough to provide an eating or drinking experience that befits the setting. 1. Mediocre food 2. Unreliable service, once fast but abrasive; another time completely ignored (during a happy hour); another time the server was very friendly. 3. Weird floor plan and lighting; something is just off about the mood of this place. It strives for pub-cozy but delivers generic. Of the three reasons listed above it's mostly the unreliable service that keeps me from returning. I can get pub food anytime from anywhere. I don't need to risk being ignored or rushed to score a burger or wrap.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Garage, Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Music : Background Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : Yes Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Rich F.
Great spot for sporting events, plenty of tv's and the food is good.
(4)Matty M.
What wasn't okay was the policy that if you sit outside you must purchase food. Normally, I would have left. But my husband and I wanted a brew with a view (of the Hudson). I was mildly hungry, so we went with the flow and was not disappointed and the service was friendly. We ordered the Blue Moon Tower (quite a deal!) and if we lived here, would be back. Also ordered two apps with Sarah as our server. But I didn't forget about that disclaimer on buying food. That won't fly with me again. The place was not even packed!
(4)Eric B.
I wouldn't recommend, as the service we were shown was poor. I went for some drinks with friends one night. On this night all the keg lines were down (not the server's fault, but a bummer nonetheless). So, we ordered a certain type of bucket of beer instead. We didn't receive the type of beer we ordered. We were going to exchange, but our server was nowhere to be found. Who lets a cold beers go to waste? Anyway, once we wanted our bill, it took forever... our server was nowhere to found again. Saying that, the prices are good and it has a decent atmosphere.
(2)Rejena C.
The food here was decent, just regular bar/pub food. I was surprised that the restaurant did not have anything but whole milk to serve with coffee, and the waitress was very rude when I asked. The food was a good price, but with mediocre food and an unfriendly wait staff, I'd say it's better to head to a different bar during the day. However, when I've walked by the restaurant around night time it looks like it gets pretty popping, but haven't been inside in a nightlife setting yet.
(2)priya S.
this is your 'UNTZ UNTZ UNTZ' Crowd. Not the best food and they aren't true to their menu, they may have what your meal is supposed to be on the menu - what you get is different. The bartenders are nice, and the waitresses and staff are very helpful, only if they knew what food they were serving. Great place to have a group of friends or perhaps to watch a game - but it gets really loud and obnoxious..
(3)Cindy M.
Go too late and it will be a dive bar, but if you go early enough the crowd is better and it will be a whole lot of fun for a girls night out.
(3)Jane S.
Wicked Wolf Tavern is a neighborhood sports bar in Hoboken right along the river. It's a really great location for people to hang out for beer/apps/food after a day in the park. I came here as a group of 8, and the hostess was quick to set up a table for us next to the window. We ordered two rounds of beer tower, some apps to share, and entree. They have a pretty good selection of beer on tap. We got the Brooklyn Summer Ale and Summer Shandy, both of which were appropriately refreshing for hot summer days. For appetizers, we had the Spinach and Artichoke Dip ($11), Buffalo Bites ($9), Fried Pickled ($7), and Hot Pretzel Sticks ($7). The Spinach and Artichoke Dip included warm, creamy mix of spinach and artichoke hearts baked with cheddar jack and parmesan cheese, and accompanied by fresh veggie sticks (celery and carrots), warm tortilla chips, pita bread, and garlic bread. I liked the variety of dipping accouterments that the app had, because most places usually just give you chips or pita bread. The dip was pretty savory and rich. The Buffalo Bites had tender bites of boneless chicken tossed in a choice of buffalo, BBQ, or teriyaki sauce, and also served with celery and carrot sticks with bleu cheese dressing. Nothing too exciting about this app. The beer-battered dill pickle chips were crispy, and the ranch dipping sauce was a nice addition to the dish. Finally, we got 3 long pieces of pretzel sticks, which were a bit hard to share. The pretzel was slightly on the dry side so the sides of honey mustard and cheese dipping sauces were cruicial in providing some moisture. I got the burger for my main. All burgers are make-your-own. You first choose the protein (beef, turkey, veggie, or portobello mushroom), cheese (+1 extra, and a choice of American, Mozzarella, Swiss, Monetary Jack, Cheddar, or Crumbled Bleu Cheese), and toppings ($1 each, Sautéed Onions, Mushrooms, Avocado, Bacon, Jalapenos, Chili, Guacamole, Roasted Red Peppers, or a Fried Egg). All burgers are served on a toasted brioche roll with a side of French fries. Be careful because the base price of the burger ($9) seems cheap, but once you start adding all the toppings, the price can easily be ~$15. Two quick tips: 1. Check-in for 15% off your food bill 2. Bring a sweater (yes, even in the summer) because the place is air conditioned to the MAX.
(3)Biru S.
Pretty good bar food, cheap beer, decent service and lots of TV's. Not fine dining by any means, but a great spot to hang out with a few friends and then hang out by the hudson river afterwards. Good luck finding parking around here....
(4)Maria J.
I would give them no stars if possible. I have been a waitress, and I completely understand being busy during a rush hour and such, but the waitress, and even the hostesses here were beyond rude. no need to be when she gave the table 2 feet away from me 10x better service than what she gave my table, which wasn't a party larger than 4. will never return. This is was one of the worst dinning experiences I have ever had, and I hope no one attending this establishment goes through horrid experience I had the misfortune of going through.
(1)Nicole T.
I'm actually pretty surprised at some of the reviews. Overall, I find the place to be a 3, but it has some 4-worthy qualities as well. I guess it depends on what you're looking for in your experience. What I like most about Wicked Wolf are the following 3 things: location, trivia, and specials. Wicked Wolf has a beautiful sky-line view, so if the weather is nice you can sit outside or go across the street to take a leisurely walk by the water. They have trivia on Wednesday nights, where you can purchase beer towers and other specials. I'm not sure if this is every week, but this past Sunday they had free Bingo, and who doesn't love 1. Bingo and 2. Free prizes? If you're coming for the food, it's average. I haven't been here for a full-blown meal, but I've tried several of their wraps (Blackened chicken this past Sunday), and they're pretty decent. Nothing out of the ordinary, but yummy. The fries are thin, similar to fast food-style fries. Night time at Wicked Wolf is typical for the bar scene in Hoboken. It does get crowded, as most places do in that area. You can win open bar specials for you and your friends for a future night out by filling out a form when you're there.
(3)Jacob P.
Nice place to hang out and drinks, this place is also good for groups. I've been here couple of times, not bad at all. My concerned here is the mens bathroom, very dirty.
(3)Kyle O.
With an amazing location like this on the water and close to the Path, I am surprised they haven't done more but maybe they can get away with mediocre food and service and still pay that high rent and make money. Menu is straight up bar food and nothing special. Bland sandwiches, extra greasy appetizers, limited beer on draft, can't think of anything unique. So many better places in Hoboken and on the waterfront even. Happy hour spot only IMO, and only if the tables outside are open. Good people watching. Parking is awful of course but it is Hoboken. The lot on 2nd and Hudson is your best bet
(3)Shaun M.
I went to Wicked Wolf for a friends birthday last night. She got a deal where for $25 we got a 3 hour open bar for well drinks, beer, and wine. If you go out in Hoboken at all you know that is a pretty awesome deal. The venue did get crowed but not unmanageably uncrowded. Overall I had a good time at wicked wolf.
(4)Jessica M.
Came here on our way home after dinner last night to meet up with friends. We brought our leftovers with us, which was fine with the staff when we came in, and set it under our table while we had drinks. The bouncers later came over to move the table, and while we were standing next to it with our backs turned, threw out all of our food. Didn't bother to ask if it belonged to anyone, then wouldn't answer us when we asked where it went. This is a sports bar in Hoboken, not a club in Manhattan - the attitude was ridiculous. Wish we hadn't spent our money here.
(1)Dana M.
Worst service ever! Had to leave our table and go to the bar to get a drink because our server never returned. When she passed by I told her hey, by the way, you never returned so my boyfriend had to go to the bar to get a drink! She replied "okay," and went outside to another table. Then after the horrible service that we complained about, they did nothing. They even denied our use of two buy one get one drink coupons because it is only one per visit. This will be our last visit. Now that I have calmed down.... It was one bad ( really bad brunette short haired server) that ruined my experience. The food was excellent and the other servers tried to make up for the slacker. Let's hope she isn't in med school.
(1)Lena D.
Now, this review with a grain of salt, we arrived around 9 p.m. after St. Patty's Day. The bar was somewhat full and the music started off really good. The bartenders are quick and efficient. They ran out of all kinds of gin, except for house (yuck). Bombay? Beefeater? nope. nope. nope. The night is dark and full of terrors, and so is the bathroom (well it wasn't dark in there, but it was full of terrors). So mind you, the entire bar is full of half blackouts and full blackouts. This guy (who looked to be about 19) takes a spill and spends a solid 10 seconds on his back on the floor. So what would be the responsible move here? Obviously bar keep do a shot of Jameson with said green wearing goblin. So I think this practice led to the entire place being shut down around 12:30 a.m. when a huge brawl broke out. I don't really know how it started, but I think it started with a girl taking a huge spill on the dance floor yadda yadda yadda, lights on everybody has to go home.
(2)Avi S.
Came here on a Sunday afternoon with a few friends to get out of the city. This place is right next to the Hudson so you get an amazing outside view of the city. We initially sat outside but since it started raining we quickly went in. The food here was standard bar food, but what really amazed us were the beer towers (very well priced). We had two beer towers, a couple of cocktails and some food. It wasn't crazy packed on a Sunday afternoon which was nice, ordering staff were very friendly (with us at least) so its a nice place to check out. Lots of TVs here (sports bar, duh) so definitely a good place to be for any sporting event. Not a NJ native, but cool place to come.
(3)Ryan C.
The location is amazing! Right next to the Hudson looking at the beauty that is Manhattan! The best time to visit this establishment is in the summer when the majority of the university students are away for the summer. The Happy hour during the week is a good deal but Slider night in Tuesday is the best! The food quality is average but the drink specials are on point. $3 wine... Yes please! The night I went was also paint night which was distracting and really took away from my ability to enjoy the evening.
(3)Robert R.
Loved it... Good price for beer..service was fast... Bartender was great.. Definitely recommend it... Originally from Miami.
(5)Aparna K.
This is one of those bars in Hoboken that you tend to overlook since its away from the hustle and bustle of Washington St.However,the fact that it is right at the edge of the river with an amazing view makes up for that. Its outdoor seating is perfect for summer evenings. Inspite of its seemingly low profile,this place gets plenty busy as the night goes on,especially on weekends. The first time we stopped by,we seated ourselves and waited around for someone to come to us but after about 15 mins of being ignored,we quietly got up and left.Since that incident seemed a one-off because they were extraordinarily busy,we decided to give it another try and this time around,we mere thankfully much better served.The drinks were well made and the food,though not overly impressive,was good enough. We got the salmon sliders ,the chipotle chicken sandwich and a side of coleslaw.The sliders were tasty though a bit dry.the sandwich was pretty good and the coleslaw was decent(loved the quaint earthenware serving dish it came in) We will be coming back to try its happy hour deals and Tuesday night karaoke.
(4)Kirk W.
I absolutely hate being the person to give a place a negative review. But, I've given this place a few chances, and I'm not sure I've gotten my food in less than an hour a single time. The one time, it took an hour and a half, and our waitress refilled our drinks once during the hour and a half. The food is very average and not nearly worth all that. Hoboken has much better to offer, and you shouldn't waste your time here.
(1)Joseph M.
Came here once on a date who lived in Bayonne, since it was the closest to the both of us, we ended up going here after a walk on the pier. It wasn't very crowded, and there was a very sporty vibe, since all the televisions had a game on. Their specials were wings that night, so we ordered them. Wings were dry, you could almost choke on it, and loaded with sauce to balance out the dryness which they obviously knew the meat was. Drinks were good, but they really need to prepare their food better.
(3)Ian B.
Such a great bar and such a great shame that the bar staff take absolute no notice of their customers...instead, upon giving a menu to you they don't consider that you actually might want to order food or when your drink has run out fail to think you might actually want another one...some very basic bar staff training needed here.
(2)BigFat D.
Food is bland and basic. Small selection of craft beers. Prices are reasonable for Hoboken.
(3)Zach L.
If you're trying to party for Football Sundays in New Jersey, this is the premier place! Tons of TVs but more of a party scene than a bunch of guys watching football. The DJ is always pretty good and the place is jumping. I've never been to this place any other time. If you plan on going make sure you get there by 11:30 or you'll wait in a long, seemingly never-ending line.
(5)Nicole S.
Not bad, not great. I have been here on several Wednesday nights for trivia and they also have a buy one get one free burger special on Wednesdays. They have $15 beer towers with Blue Moon or Coors Light (usually). Cool place, great location and view. The food is decent bar food. Nothing to complain about but it isn't anything to brag about either. Wednesdays are fun, Wicked Wolf runs trivia well. Always has some good quality prizes from iPads to concert or sports tickets. They do raffles, give away beer towers...it's a fun time. Weekend nights can be fun too, more of the dance/DJ/music night scene. Not my favorite bar to go to on a Friday/Saturday night unless I get picked for a free Happy Hour. You put your name on a card and a week or a two later you randomly get selected for a free happy hour from 9pm-11pm and your friends get half off. Definitely worth it, that's always a good time!
(3)lauren f.
The food is gross and the cleanliness is worse; when my friend picked up the drink menu, a roach emerged from underneath. Nasty. Never again.
(1)Cady J.
Awesome drink specials, great staff and a wonderful outdoor patio. The mixed drinks are well made and not watered down, which was surprising for the price. The food was pretty good, it's standard bar food so there isn't too much to say. Overall This is a great place to grab a cheap drink or two and enjoy a nice day with a great view. I will definitely be back!
(4)Patthara C.
Was here on Wednesday for a drink, but ended up getting some nachos and the $15 beer tower (equivalent of 4 glasses and a half). I love the outdoor seating with the view of NYC skyline - looks amazing especially after sunset. Service was quick and the staff were very attentive. I don't mind coming back ... looks like a fun spot to watch a game.
(4)Bob M.
Mind-blowingly average at best. Myself and a few friends scheduled a fantasy football draft party, and for as great as it looked at first, it quickly became borderline comical. If you look at their advertisement, you'll notice "three hours, $40 all-in, for beer and appetizers." However, for as quick as they were to collect their $40 (I get it, no problem), they had cinder blocks attached to their ankles in fulfilling their end of the deal. 13 guys, who again, paid $40 each, were only privy to one tray of food for each app, and upon asking for more (as no mention of a food limit is anywhere to be found), we were told only one tray of food is allowed. Moreover, when asked if we could order more food, we were told "for $10, you can get unlimited food," which insinuates to me that the manager was negotiating on the fly, a little bizarre of a tactic for a restaurant. Truly unfortunate, as the food was somewhat decent, and the waitresses were attentive and diligent. Needless to say, we will be sprinting back to Black Bear next year to conduct our annual draft.
(1)Doris S.
I've been here twice for brunch and a handful of times at night on a Saturday. The brunch food itself was pretty good. I really liked the OmLight and home fries as well as the Wicked quesadilla and sweet potato fries I got the time before. I would not recommend getting that Manmosa they have on the menu...it tastes like watered down OJ and Blue Moon mixed together...it's weird. I wouldn't recommend bringing kids here b/c the the DJ they have, while entertaining can be crude. It's extremely loud inside with the music so don't really expect to have conversation unless you sit outside. Great views but location is somewhat out of the way if you're looking to move around. Crowd tends to be better earlier on Saturday nights as opposed to later where it becomes meh. I would give it a try at least once or twice.
(3)Michelle S.
We love the Wicked Wolf. It's right by the water in Hoboken, so when you need a little air, you have a beautiful view. $12 for 2 glasses of Guinness? That's just madness! In the best way possible! The appetizers were excellent and if you Check In on YELP you get 15% off food!
(5)Sandra B.
The summer is winding down and visions of football Sundays are dancing in my head. What does that mean? Time to stand in line at wicked wolf! Gotta admit, my first go round here was pretty shocking. If I were a real house wife of New Jersey wannabe, I would totally bust out the extensions (because I'd be too fancy to call it a weave), don my teensiest jersey, tightest booty shorts, and sky high heels, and head to wicked to seductively slurp a pink drink through a straw without smudging my lip gloss, patiently waiting for the commercials on game day so I could get my jersey turnpike on with the bevy of fake baked muscle bound men who frequent the joint, pounding shots and banging on tables to the beat. Alas, I'm just a normal girl. But I can't wait to put on my high tops of the week, get there early for some pregame grubbing, and avidly watch the games amidst the absurd mish mosh of sports bar meets night club on a Sunday fun day. Are you ready for some football?!?!?!
(4)Therese M.
Wicked Wolf is a step up from your standard sports bar - aka it is nice place. The bar is located along the water with outdoor seating, TVs, and a big sports ticker (says it is from Wolf of Wall Street). I've been there 2x now for group events and it seems to be a popular place for that. The food is pretty standard, but good. The buffalo bites and pretzel sticks are worth ordering again.
(3)Ash A.
This place is awesome. They have the best spinach and goat cheese salad which I always add salmon to. The salmon is ALWAYS perfectly cooked and it's a nice size as well. The seating outside gives you a nice view of the water. Service is good.
(4)Sejal S.
Not horrible, but it's okay. I personally wouldn't go back. It's a loud, tight bar. The music is good, if only there was enough space to dance. It was also pretty dead considering I went on a Saturday night. I haven't tried the food yet, but probably will go back to try it. The drinks are nothing special. They have some specials like the beer tower. The outdoor view is great due to its location on Sinatra Dr. It is fairly close to the path station as well. That's about it with the good stuff.
(2)Christian V.
Good food and good drinks! However they, for some odd reason, felt it appropriate on a Friday after work to host a live radio show in the bar. It was very confusing. At first, music was playing as it should in every other bar. But then, there were voices - loud voices coming through the speakers. At first I thought I thought they ran out of skips on Pandora and so were forced to listen to the commercials. Suddenly, I looked to my left and saw a dj table with a display for "Q 104.3"! What the fuck!! The bar had literally invited a radio show to host live from the bar - and when I saw live I mean all of the music plus all of the talking!! It was ridiculous, especially for a Friday evening! All we want to do is listen to music and drink; not listen to some annoying guy talk while waiting for music comes back on. That's why Jesus invented the iPod and that's why I won't be returning to this establishment if I see another live radio show.
(3)Yvette M.
The most horrible waitress ever. I have never posted a bad review on any site before but I just had lunch at this restaurant today and the server was absolutely horrible. Long wait time, didn't check on us once both to refresh our drinks or check on if our food was okay. I ordered a second peach mango sangria and it never arrived yet we were charged for it on the bill. The check took 15 minutes to arrive after we asked for it. Last and worst thing was once the bill was corrected and the extra drink was taken off the bill, she gave us the wrong change by short changing us $20. Will never return!
(1)Gina M.
Great location, looks right onto the Hudson with a great view of the city. Great sports bar. Gets packed but not TOO packed, which makes it fun. It's pricey, but so is all of Hoboken. Food was good bar food, nothing to brag about. Service was good, but our waitress was definitely over worked, we could barely catch her because she was running around so much. Just felt bad for her.
(4)Jeffrey C.
Nice bar in hoboken right by the river/park. couple blocks from train station happy hour is nice with $5 all app and $3-4 drinks too bad it ends around 7 drinks are strong and worth the money food is on point
(4)Kevin N.
Not a bad bar but it's really loud. We had the blackened chicken wrap and a steak sandwich. The chicken wrap was good but I would say "pass" on the steak sandwich. The servers were nice, and our food came out pretty quickly. The key to this place though is to just stick to traditional bar food.
(3)Ruben G.
Only reason this place got two stars is because the bartender's awesome. Other than that, the floors are as sticky as a movie theater and the tiles on the floors are missing. A bar in Hoboken that charges higher prices than most should be more up to scale with their layout.
(2)John C.
Wicked Wolf was our dinner stop after a long day of drinking around Hoboken. As soon as we walked in, I wanted to leave. It was probably 7:30 and the place was absolutely rocking. Really crowded and music that was insanely loud. It just wasn't the place I wanted to have a meal. We decided to stay, order quickly, and get out. Service was fine. Taking our orders was really difficult due to the music volume. I got the Turkey Avocado Wrap. It was good and the fries that accompanied it were tasty. It looks like it would be a great sports bar to watch games and I'm assuming it's quieter earlier in the day. I just wasn't feeling this place that night.
(2)Michael S.
Would not recommend. Bartenders and the new management have very bad attitudes. I was very displeased with the service after waiting nearly 25 minutes for a drink. The service was exceptionally slow after my group purchased an open bar bracelet, and the bartender took recipients drink orders who were paying cash instead.
(1)May C.
Cheap drinks, that's the only thing they place has going for it. I only come here when one of my friends wins the happy hour deal. They get to drink for free and all of their friends get discounted rates on drinks: $4 mixed beverage and $3 draft beers. Pretty good deal and definitely enticing because everywhere around it is so expensive. Otherwise, I would never step foot in this bar. It's not my crowd.
(2)Eric M.
Fun atmosphere, good music, lots of tvs, great and plentful staff, a place to be on a Saturday night if you're on Sinatra Drive in Hoboken.
(4)Krystle M.
I had very high hopes for Wicked Wolf, as it sits on Frank Sinatra Dr. and I love old blue eyes. Unfortunately, I left feeling let down. My bf and I went there for happy hour and grabbed a table outside. Upon sitting down, we were told that we had 5 minutes left to order from the happy hour menu. We quickly placed our orders in and enjoyed the breathtaking view. The clock started to tick and the empty tables next to us started to fill-up and still we had no food. We kept looking around and saw that people who came in after us were chowing down on their grub. We kept trying to flag our waiter down to see what was taking so long, but he was nowhere to be found. It wasn't until we finally complained that he went to the kitchen and voila-all of a sudden our food was ready. Long story short, we waited 35-40 minutes for 2 burgers that were sub par, at best. Go for a drink, go for the view, but don't go there for the service.
(3)G B.
this is one of my favorite bars since going to hoboken. i dunno why but its a cool place to hang out. its by the water which i love and a good space to dance.
(5)Anthony M.
Came a couple times for sports events and I have to say I like this new addition. Great view on the river, plenty of room, and a very very long bar which is key. Their TV setup is perfect, basically 360 degree coverage. Even the booths have mini LCDs. I ordered some chicken sandwich which I found terrible but the bartender did recommend a burger and I didn't listen. Highly recommend for UFC and boxing.
(4)Jess A.
I too went to the soft opening, by accident. We were looking for "something" after Boyfriend went to the Yankee game that day, and Wicked Wolf was just right. They were so friendly and inviting. When we were looking at the menu trying to decide about going in or not, one of the hostesses whispered that if we came in tonight, they were comping one drink and the ENTIRE food check. This doesn't happen. Anywhere. All they wanted in return was feedback on cards that were provided. Um, yes please! As the previous reviewer said, it's a great spot (view-wise) and there are a ton of gorgeous flat screen LG's hanging from the walls and ceilings so that everyone has a good seat. Everything was also spotless. The service was great--our server admitted to being recruited 3 hours prior to the opening since they realized how busy they were going to be! haha Everyone seemed genuinely interested in what we thought and how our experience was, though I guess that's the point of a soft opening. Seems like a great spot for big groups and sports viewing parties. We'll definitely go back again if we want to have a casual and cheap lunch or dinner or to watch the game. Good luck!
(4)Val T.
This has become a favorite to stop in for a drink after work. They have a lot of TVs (even ones in the booths away from the main bar area) which makes it a great place to watch the game. They also have great happy hour deals during the week.
(4)Ashley M.
They have pretty good drink specials, and overall it's a pretty good spot to go to on a Friday or Saturday night
(4)Michael S.
It's aiming to be a sports bar and for that it largely succeeds. Although to be honest, I try to go only when there isn't a big sporting event going on because it does get pretty loud and crowded and 9 times out of 10, I'm not interested in what's being shown. On the flip side, the booths have their own television on the wall so you can watch whatever you want, of course as long as you score a booth. Happy hour is quite reasonable, particularly that ALL drafts are $3 until 8p. The Mac & Cheese bites are a good app, however they are quite small so your five bites for five dollars is of average value at best. I've tried a few of the wraps and all are of good quality. You have your pick of a typical American menu so not a lot of risks and surprises. Overall you can count on the predictability of Wicked Wolf with little chance that your expectations will not be met.
(3)Woody B.
Great Atmosphere. Sunday Bartender Mike was great. Beer towers and flat screens everywhere. Awesome time. Had the salmon sliders and hot wings. Both incredible.
(5)Krista B.
Wait staff friendly at this standard sports bar. They sell beer and such and they are on my block. Perfect place to sneak out for a quick one and a bite with the cowos. Burgers (veg burger was edible), onion rings, fake Irish nachos (what? you can't do them on kettle chips!), and tator tots. Lots of tvs. At happy hour it looks way too crowded for me, but in the day I've seen everyone from suits to mommy lunch clubs.
(3)Anuja B.
After the management change at Wicked Wolf, the entire picture has changed. Service is great. We had a great time at our latest drinks evening. Specially Chris and Alyssa have been wonderful. Also, the prices are really good and its at the best location. Don't have to think anymore - any time we want to for drinks - WW is the place!!
(5)Matt P.
Having been here a few times, I can say that the food is basic but tasty. Our servers have all been friendly and very helpful. The fourth star was earned by the great prices and convenient downtown waterfront location. The fifth star was lost because it gets so loud (not due to the sports-bar nature of this venue, but more to the poor acoustics). I would definitely recommend this spot only during off-peak hours if you want to hear what others are saying, but would recommend it any time to watch a game or have a few drinks and a tasty snack.
(4)RENA M.
Just tried this place. Great food, lots of beer choices, friendly atmosphere, gigantic TV screens. Lively & fun. Into sports or not into sports--doesn't matter. Place is alive.
(5)Mik L.
Great view of city on the water. good for outdoor seating. Lots of TVs and great for watching sports and drinking beer. The food was not good at all! Service was okay. Would only go back to watch sports and drinks beers.
(2)Michelle C.
The Quasar has no sense of direction and an awful sense of timing despite the fact that he has a GPS and wears a semi-fancy watch with a face that you could probably read from the moon. One fateful evening we decided to meet up for dinner like normal folks do. Foolish, I know. Not knowing that the crepe spot on Sinatra Drive had closed, I told him to meet me there at 7pm. Almost 60 minutes pass by as I languish in the heat, watching parking spaces disappear, young urban professionals bike and jog by in the hopes of staving off Father Time and feel my blood pressure rise as I knew the night would start out this way. Eventually, he calls to say that he doesn't know where I am, but the GPS led him somewhere and he's already parked. Genius, I say, you're far. Perplexed, he gets back into his car before I finish talking and somehow he finds his way to me... about twenty minutes later. I was ready to go home five minutes ago. Patience is a virtue, Michelle, patience is a virtue. Disappointed in the closing of our intended location, we walk down the street and find ourselves at the Wicked Wolf. The hostess was extremely perky (no, I didn't see her nipples) and sprite. Lucky for us, the place wasn't too packed. The TVs were only showing two things: a hockey game and some sort of congressional hearing, I kid you not! We chose to sit at a booth showing the hockey game. God bless those people that got stuck at a table showing the hearing. Anyway, the menu is standard American fare. I wasn't expecting to be wowed. I knew walking in here the kind of food that I was going to be getting. It's 2011, who goes out to eat and doesn't check the menu of the restaurant before they get there? We ordered nachos, a burger (custom made) and a cheesesteak wrap. If memory serves me, we destroyed the nachos. He killed his burger and I put a light dent in my wrap. Everything was completely enjoyable, nothing to complain about, nothing to write home about either. I think I like saying Wicked Wolf the best. It makes me feel gnarly.
(3)Chris S.
Nice new location just opened up this year. Very clean. They have a ton of TVs, but be warned they get extremely packed on game days!!!!!! They always have specials on drinks and on food.
(3)Shark T.
...was here every other day during Fall 2011........since then it has been my favorite bar in Hoboken!......their wings and beer towers keeps me going be when im with friends or even a few times when i was alone.......love the place, music, game nights,service....Cheers Wicked!
(4)Amy W.
I like the location of the Wicked Wolf Tavern, and I like the food, but it is SO loud in there at times, that I cannot stand to be there very long. Turn down the volume on the TVs, and the music, and it would be a much more pleasurable experience!
(2)justin p.
Yeah good place to chill and drink a beer tower. Thats right drink the whole beer tower to the face. I would do it. I would but I am not crazy. You see this is the place that has the food like it's a hooters. It has the Tv's like it's a hooters. It has the decor like a hooters. But its supposed to be a classy restaurant without the hooters girls. I haven't tried the wings but they better be good at 50¢ to 1.50 each.... they damn well better be.
(3)Rick R.
I've been to Wicked Wolf about 4 or 5 times now, and enjoyed myself each time. The place is loaded with flat screen tv's so a variety of sporting events. Da Wolf offers a bunch of specials and deals. The guys went recently for trivia night and had a great time. The trivia guy was a cool dude and made the event very entertaining. During trivia they spin a wheel for drink specials for each round. The food there is pretty good too. Chicken fingers, bangin'! Yeah I eat the fingers like a little kid, but so what? People rave about the wings there, mild is good with a nice kick to them. Wicked Wolf overall is a great sports bar. And what is sports bar without hot waitresses wearing itty bitty football jerseys...yeah they got them too! Good food, good drinks, a lot of tv's, cool location down on the water, hot waitresses (excluding the mild-aged wierdo who gave us shitty service), a clear cut place to recommend to others.
(4)Mrs. V.
Not impressed. It's just like any other local joint in the area. Great if you want to sit outside near the water for a drink and/or appetizer. Definitely a good place to watch the games and drink but don't expect exceptional service or amazing food. The service is lacking, the waiter we had was pretty rude and seemed like he could care less and the food is just mediocre at best. Our waiter rolled his eyes at us when we were deciding what we wanted to drink and was very short and snippy. Plenty other places in Hoboken that offer outdoor dining and have a great staff. Needless to say, probably won't be back.
(2)Julianne M.
I came here on grand opening weekend with a couple of my girlfriends and had a great time! Maybe the stars were all aligned that night, but from the moment we stepped in line(yes there was a line but not too long and probably due to opening weekend), we received great service. We were picked out of the line by one of the bouncer, mostly likely b/c we were 5 girls, and our cover was waived. It was crowded but not to the point that we couldn't move around. They have a great set up for the band and there was room to dance around and act a fool. We were comped on a bunch of drinks from the bartenders (again probably b/c of opening weekend) but to me, this shows that they know how to treat new customers and keep them coming back. The bathrooms were very clean, although a little cramped at times. Good mix of people too, although they leaned more towards the recent college grad age. Their mascot the "wolf" comes out at one point during the night and mingles with the crowd which is a different and fun touch in comparison to other bars in Hoboken. They also take pictures of the night and post them to the website. If your picture is selected as the main picture, you receive a $25 gift card - and lo and behold our picture was selected! Again, great customer service. So after all this raving, why did I give it 4 stars instead of 5? I haven't tried the food so I can't comment on that....and a majority of the crowd diiiiiid seem a bit young....but I can't really blame the bar for the fact that I am just getting older :)
(4)J F.
To my surprise this bar had an amazing view of the water. The staff was as sweet as can be especially the hostess and waiters. It felt like a neighborhood bar that was completely modern and clean and ready for you to have fun and enjoy the water views
(4)Ashley B.
I really liked this place. We sat at the bar and had a few drinks and apps. The bartender was super friendly and attentive. The drinks were delicious and came in nice big glasses. It was my fiance and my first time coming here (because we live further uptown) but we will definitely go back.
(5)Mitchell M.
Well I'm not from the area but have been in quite a few of the restaurants and bars around, and i know this place is one of the best for watching a sporting event. When it comes to food though this is one of the worst. Great Bar, fantastic patio with a great view of the water and city from across the bay. The rating is only a 2 because the food is that bad. So get a drink here before or after you go to dinner somewhere else. Oh and the music or tv sound is always way too loud!!! So dont try to have a conversation here.
(2)Joseph M.
Usually good happy hour specials, good for watching games and decent cowrd food is decent as well however it is usually very crowded
(4)Mona D.
Great, clean sports bar with a killer view. WW is right on Sinatra Dr so the only thing between u and the Hudson River is the road and riverwalk. There is outdoor seating so this would be an amazing to-go spot to watch any game during the warmer months. Last week the place was jam PACKED for the Giants game...but hey, it's Big Blue :) Last night I was there for MNF and there was a decent young professional crowd, but it wasn't crazy. They have a great selection of the standard tap beers but also some interesting seasonal brews (raspberry wheat, pumpkin ale and apricot wheat). Monday is 50-cent wing night so we loaded up for the guys. Favors are the usual mild/med/hot buffalo, BBQ and teriyaki...sorry, no waiver-required atomic levels. The wings were actually some of the better ones I've had in town. Usually a Black Bear wing patron, but these wings were larger, crispier and had better overall flavor. My new usual :)
(4)Maxwell G.
Awesome bar food. Try the mac bites. They are little pieces of fried macaroni heaven. Great beer selection on tap. Service is amazing. Definitely a new hot spot for me!
(5)David A.
After four visits, it is time to share. I wrestled with a 2 or 3 star review and decided on 3 because of location. If this were anywhere else but sitting directly on the Hudson with the NYC skyline as a setting, 2 stars would have been the vote. Except for the hot pretzels, which are amazing but overpriced, the food is at best mediocre. Portions are adequate but no real wows on this menu. Service rarely rises to mediocre with staff that knows neither the menu or the draft beer list without stepping away to check. Food and beverage wait times are far too long without a crowd, I can only imagine when this place is busy. Would i ever wait on line to enter? NO - there are too many places in Hoboken that serve better food and drink. Given all this, I still enjoy myself each and every time because the setting and the crowd create an ambiance of enjoyment. In short, go here expecting nothing exceptional but ready to have a good time.
(3)Steve M.
Probably the worst attempt at a sports bar in hoboken. Went to watch 2nd game of the world series and they had a guitarist there singing the worst music....yes during the world series. The food is not worth the spend either.
(2)Chris K.
Probably my favorite Hoboken bar to relax at with some friends on a weeknight. Scratch that, it's definitely my favorite bar for a weeknight drink. The bartenders are awesome. They're always friendly, and they know how to make a solid Ketel One and soda. They'll even get up and sing with you on karaoke night if you ask nicely! The happy hour specials are a great deal, and they've always got something going on (wings on Mondays, karaoke on Tuesdays, trivia on Wednesdays... you get the idea). While the food isn't anything to brag about, it's not terrible either. The buffalo bites are great, and I have yet to be let down by the burgers. As others have noted, the view of NYC is amazing. The entire wall facing the Hudson is floor to ceiling windows. There are plenty of TVs around, so it's a great place to catch a game. On top of that, the bar is fairly large, and there's a lot of open space, so it can hold quite a few people before it starts getting crowded. All-in-all I think Wicked Wolf is a great mix of everything you want in a bar: the bartenders are the best, there are always a lot of people there (but it's not too crazy during the week), and the prices are very reasonable.
(5)J.R. H.
This place and the Village Pour House are the "cool" bars right now. Which means long lines on Friday and Saturday night. My only experience at Wicked Wolf wasn't great. I stood in line and watched several cougars(not hot) bypass the wait because they had an in with the doorman wearing a leather KISS jacket. When we got in the place was packed. I like the set up and we got drinks quickly despite the crowd. Music was ok. I'd give it another shot.
(3)Rob O.
Food is average at best. Price is right on with Hoboken bars. It does get packed, and there are your typical Hoboken waisted Jacka**es stumbling around. Good atmosphere though. One complaint...on football Sundays, there is no need to show the Giants/Jets game on 70% of the TVs.
(3)Nicholas P.
I really enjoy Wicked Wolf. It has a great atmosphere and is a great place to watch any game. They have $3 Happy Hour during the week until 7PM. They have plenty of bar food options (wings, sliders, nachos, etc) and I've always had a good experience. The staff is friendly and its always a good crowd.
(4)Demo K.
friendly service, although they didnt accept the yelp check in discount when i checked in. a little dissappointed at that. otherwise great ambience.
(4)James S.
I came here because I had a groupon or living social deal for 2 burgers and 2 brews. I ordered my burger medium rare and my girlfriend got hers medium. Well, when we finally got our food 30 minutes later, hers was well done and mine was beyond well done. The onion rings were super greasy and unappetizing. I would never eat here again. This place is good for drinks and that's it.
(1)Lori K.
sunday brunch: an extensive menu (everything was extremely delicious, especially the pancakes!!!) with the option of $10 all you can drink mimosas & bloody marys until 4PM (what?!?!?!?!). this was my first time eating here so brunch was my go-to and i will absolutely be a returning customer for that- shout out to greg who was our stellar waiter! i'll be back to update my review on their happy hour menu (M-F 4-7P, $5 for various fried foods) as well as a possible night on the hoboken town. but for now, my review stands as pure excellence. plus, there's something to be said about an establishment that gives you options (chips, pita, toasted breads, etc) for your spinach dip... a-maaaaa-zingggggg! sidenote: the best place to watch a game, for you can't turn your head without seeing at least two large HDTVs in your eyesight.
(4)Miguel A.
Just redoing my review. After living by here for a year or two now I hat this place. You would think that since I have been coming here for awhile that the people here would know me. Nope I get treated like garbage. First off I was there football through all most every game last year. This year they have not even let me in. I get down there 12 and still there is a line. They guys at the door act like they have never seen me before. Finally this week I get in. I had to wake up early and get there 11am. Who wants to really get there that early? After I get they refuse to put a game on where I am sitting. I have a table that 12 of my friends are and the lions is on one of the TV's there. So I ask them to change that game since no one at that table is goign to watch it. The manager came over and I asked him to put my game which he just replied with some attitude that I should go over the back corner to watch it. How bout NO. I wanna sit with my friends don't tell me to go over to the corner. They brag about how many TVs they have and they have all the games on. Yet last year and this year I can never see my game. They put the local game on all the TV. Why even get direct TV if your not gonna play the games. I know they won't miss my business on Sunday, however I was ther person that came in on Mon, Tue, Wed, and Thur nights when you are hurting for business. I will now make sure to go elsewhere on those where I am more appreciated..
(1)Fred S.
Great bar and great business ethics. Lots of buybacks and friendly staff. One thing bad is one of the door guys, the tall spanish looking guy with short hair. He is a jerk and has been fired from many other bars in town for being a jerk. Other than him the place is a great place for food and drink. Really good trivia nights and a good place for a party.
(4)Christi V.
This Bar has very poor management. They did a scam where they emailed/called several people who filled out those survey cards and offered them $2 happy hours. However, when groups showed up for thier happy hours (including mine) They were over capacity and did not let us in. They simply said, sorry, were full. They offered these $2 happy hours to alot of people and told everyone they could invite up to 25 people. They do not reserve any space for you however. When people were upset, they did nothing but give excuses. This is bad business. They lost alot of customers over this. I will never go back to this place. Do NOT book any type of event or party or reservation here. Bad service.
(1)K P.
Went to the Wicked Wolf for Sunday brunch. I liked the place. It was a beautiful day so it was great to eat and drink by the waterfront. The Yankees game was on and I love that there were plenty of tv's so no one could miss out on what was going on no matter where you were seated at the table. Food was pretty good, although it's hard to mess up scrambled eggs. But the prices were great and we were really enjoying ourselves with our $10 pitchers of mimosas and bloody marys.... until they sat two tables next to us with screaming children. I know the ill-behaved children are not the establishment's fault but seriously kids do not belong in a sports BAR which is what I assumed the Wicked Wolf Tavern was. Two of them were literally running around and I saw them pick up plates off an unseated table and lick them!! I'm sure it's a touchy subject in Hoboken with all the young families that live here and that Wicked Wolf can not afford to turn away their business but when the kids start to affect other patrons' experiences (i.e. contaminating unused flatware) a manager needs to step in... Will try again but will prob sit at the bar which is hopefully a kid-free zone.
(3)Vince A.
just thought it looked like buffalo wild wings place i see on tv...not impressed by all the towers and beers hoopla...its by the water and thats ok in the summer but besides that nothing to go crazy over ehhh
(1)Melinda R.
Most times I've been here I've had a decent time, but was treated very rudely by the manager during the trivia night a few months ago. We won a tower of beer as a prize, ordered it from the waiter, and were billed for it on our tab. Apparently the brand of beer we had ordered was not included in the free prize options, but that was never mentioned to us. When we tried to explain the situation to the manager, he was extremely rude. The correct response would have been to not make us pay for it that time, while explaining which brands were included for the future. Instead the manager chose to argue with us about it, and only after a ton of back and forth did he finally fix our tab. . He also pointed at us and made some snide comments to the bartender as we walked out. We used to go there every week but haven't been back since. Have never been treated so disrespectfully by a manager.
(1)Andrew M.
extremely poor management. tried to get table during football game, was told i would be called back and wasnt. after several attempts to reach someone and check in on the status i decidedd to give my money to pourhouse instead. much better choice. this place was fun when it first opened and is slowly going down hill. unattentive staff and less then good food.
(1)Sabrina G.
The Karaoke system makes everyone sound like Carrie Underwood... Its great. My favorite waitress from staten island is the best! How she puts up with the sunday funday crew is beyond me. The one negative is the guidos found out about it and now its basically Djais off season on Sundays. Tattoos, fitteds and Menthol cigs every sunday during football season from 10am-10pm. RIP #Wolfsundays
(2)Veronica M.
I only ate here for lunch, but it was OK. The food was standard bar type food. I got the chicken wrap and French fries. Nothing amazing, but not bad. The view of the river is very nice.
(3)Jessy R.
"A picture is worth a thousand words" Unfortunately for one young and ignorant bartender, one word was enough. During an outing in Hoboken on Saturday night, I decided to introduce my friend to the Wicked Wolf Tavern on Sinatra Drive. The location is perfectly situated and its beautiful scenic makes great for a day out. But, beware of what lurks behind the bars. As we sat at the bar and order our drinks, a pleasant conversation about the World Cup sparked between my party and the bartender. I was soon distracted by the customer at the end of the bar who was attempting to get the attention of another bar tender (Caroline), whom was too busy on her cell phone. I felt that it was my responsibility to redirect the bartender we were speaking with to acknowledge the customer at the end. It was distressing to see what potential challenges I would need to deal with if I remained there. As my party and I continued celebrating our day out and snapping pictures. Caroline the (Bartender) walked behind our group and took a glance at our picture, as she walked away assuming no one heard her she negatively commented on the picture. I was appalled at what Caroline had said but most important I was disappointed that Wicked Wolf tavern would allow such ignorance to work at its establishment. I immediately finished my drink and left the location. This was my second and last time attending this place. Aside from the View that Sinatra drive offers, this place is no gem. They offer no happy hour on a Saturday, poor service, and if you go during the week you may not find sitting, or space and will most like have to wait for a table. If you are looking for a GREAT TIME with people who are not obnoxious I recommend you try Texas Arizona on River Street instead. The bartenders at Texas Arizona are much more respectful and reliant and quick to provide friendly service.
(1)Dipak S.
Food - Tried the bbq wings and its extremely delicious. Happy hours chargesnat 5$. Ambience - Really nice seating outside during summer. A good sports bar to enjoy a game. Service - Extremely nice folks. Were more than happy to change orders. Cost - ~14$ per head for two drinks and appetizers
(4)Lifeonthelam M.
Been here twice for the happy hr 9-11 on Fridays First time, huge line and crazy busy because of a hockey game. My pineapple vodka was strong, which was great, but we ended up moving out because we were a little scared of the fans lol. Second time, my girls and I wanted to stick to a booth, the hostess(? lady by the door) was really sweet, and the bartenders (blonde girl, brunette girl, super tall guy and a white guy) were fairly prompt with service despite the huge crowd at the bar, but 2 things: The bar area is so crowded! Trying to get drinks then edge out through the high tables was a challenge. And, we ordered the same two-three drinks for the five of us, with dramatically varying results. Literally my friend and I both got whiskey cokes at the same time for another friend and one was mostly Coke, the other mostly whiskey. We mixed the two to get a normal drink. Prompt service, clean bathroom, fairly professional/not-idiotically-drunk-frat crowd, but very, very busy on game days. Not sure I'd want to socialize. The bouncer near the end of the night was cordial. Excellent location (facing the water!), block away from the Path, fairly close to a few other bars.
(3)Jason E.
Went last night -- place is PACKED, barely any room to move. The bartenders were all amazing at handling the crowd (well except one blonde -- obviously not having a great night), and the drinks were cheap and strong; only $4 for a rum on the rocks and $3 for rum & coke. My kind of prices. The music started out awesome -- had a nice lil mix of Top 40, old school R&B, and 80's/90's (my fave), but unfortunately it turned into all Hip-Hop by the time I got to the dance floor. Sad. I still danced my ass off; barely any room to do so, since the dance floor is packed just like the rest of the place, but what do you expect on a Friday night. This seems like a pretty solid place to come and meet people. (Though I did try to talk to this one girl on the dance floor and she was a pretentious twat and thought I was hitting on her. Newsflash: I'm gay. Don't flatter yourself.)
(4)Andrew V.
Great location, with a picture perfect view upon exiting. Good food, slightly pricey. Staff is usually young and professional.
(4)Victoria P.
Sports bar. Plenty of TVs. Food is good. Prices are fair. There are plenty of daily deals. Nothing spectacular other than your average sports bar. Plenty of space, but pretty standard sports bar.
(3)Lauren K.
Friend and I went here on a Friday night for some dinner and drinks as opposed to a big night out. It was both of our first time there and we were happy to find it lively but comfortably spacious upon arrival (8p). We got a chicken sandwich and a burger and each of us was very happy with our sandwiches as well as the fries and the fried pickles we ordered. They were big too - we both took half home with us. Beer selection was decent and my friend enjoyed the cider they had on draft. Overall a really good experience.
(4)Melissa J.
3.5 stars. This is one of my go-to HH spots in Hoboken. It is located close to the Path/Light Rail for easy commuting, but parking in the area is very difficult. It is located right across from the Hudson river so the view during the day is beautiful. They have really great happy hour drinks and app specials. If you sign up for their mailing list, you seem to always win a happy hour, where you and your friends can all come in and enjoy discounted drinks at a time of your choosing. The food is nothing gourmet- it is your typical bar fare. I really enjoy the nachos (add chili), pretzel app, and chicken tender app. Great stuff to coat your stomach as you pound drinks. (LOL) This place is great for happy hour or to watch a game (tons of TV's everywhere) but it gets super crowded with people coming in on the train from :Lord knows where: NJ as the evening goes on. The service can be hit or miss, depending on how crowded it is, but I always seem to have a great time whenever I go. Looking forward to summer when they set up some tables outside!
(4)Darrien P.
Great views on the Hudson. They also have very friendly bartenders. I recommend Saturday afternoons for a cold Blue moon.
(5)Sui B.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this tavern. Since the description is a sports bar, I expected mediocre bar food and being shoved around by drunk Yankee fans. On the contrary, my pear salad was amazing, bathrooms were really clean, and I didn't get shoved by anyone! My only complaint is that our utensils came 10 mins after the food arrived.
(4)Stacey R.
Great food, reasonably priced for Hoboken. Service is usually slow. The staff is really nice but allow at least an hour for any meal there, it's not going to be quick. Sunday bunch is good, but the music is way too loud, it's like being in a club. In the summer they have outdoor seating, great view of the city. Overall fun place, decent food.
(3)Edwin C.
I have been to the bar several times..The times that i have been there my bartenders name was Ron tall bald headed well fit guy..He was really nice..Didn't realize that the menu had a drink that he made call the Ron Ron Juice. the drink was amazing.i give him 3 thumbs up..awesome guy.. hope to see him again when i go..
(4)Waz W.
Visited Wicked Wolf on Sunday evening and grabbed a spot outside. Unfortunately, our table was not level -- I was expecting our beers to slide off the table. Thankfully, another table opened up by the time our food arrived. Our beers were reasonably priced. We shared the veggie burger ($9) with swiss cheese (+$1), and sauteed onions (+$1). Pretty good veggie burger. Okay fries, not too salty. It took a while for the food to come out, and everything was barely warm. Service was friendly and cheerful. Enjoyed the relaxing, casual vibe in the outdoor seating area. The interior has a classic sports bar feel and will probably turn into bro central on most evenings. Short walk from the Hoboken PATH station. On a nice day, it's not a bad walk from Jersey City. I wouldn't mind going back, but other than being by the water, this place is not all that memorable.
(3)Katia L.
Where do I begin? Lets just say, the only two things that were good about this place were the beautiful night sky above the outdoor seating/patio and the 15% off Yelp Check-in coupon which, by the way, should have been a 'comp' for all that my friend and I had to tolerate while visiting this establishment. It was Friday, July 4th (a Friday night) around 9pm. You would assume that proper consideration would have been made with regards to staffing since it was a) a weekend night b) a holiday c) a waterfront restaurant d) clear skies (no rain) for outdoor seating. We arrived and were directed to sit BY THE BOUNCER. No hostess in sight. We sat for a good 10-15 minutes before receiving menus during which time a female server came by to ask about drinks (odd way of saying 'welcome to the hippest bar in town') and we had no drink menu to pick from; since we were famished we just ordered chips and dip with the drinks to get us by. We started to browse the menu and, at this point, I remembered my Yelp check-in and discovered a 15% coupon- funny thing is? When you open the coupon a countdown begins, allotting you 3 hours to use the coupon. Because of this nifty gadget, I was able to track that it took 18.5 minutes to get our drinks. They brought them one at a time (part of 2) which in my opinion is rude but okay, to each his/er own philosophy. The appetizer arrived way before the drinks and we had nothing to chase down with, no water, no napkins to wipe nacho cheese off chins, hands, etc. AND the dips were totally covered in a heat film (you know the sight- when you can see that its been sitting under a burner for hellish eternity). And- for 8 bucks?- not worth a dime. Cheese cold, guacamole not fresh (from the bag), and salsa (well you cant mess up something out of jar now can you). The entire time of our ordering and asking for water and for napkins, etc we got the strangest attitude from the server- like she was 'in the weed's and we were bothering her. I was so ticked off after a while that I went inside to find the hostess and ask to cancel our food order (ive never done that!). After saying half of my 'I want to leave' speech, the girl looks up and, lo and behold, our server is standing behind the hostess desk! Taking a moment's pity on her I told her, 'listen ive worked in hospitality too and I know the speed of the kitchen and the understaffed situation (if that was the case) is NOT your fault, however, I don't want to even eat what I ordered anymore...my friend and I are upset....i took her out for a nice birthday meal and...plain and simple...its not good." She said she'd bring over the check and I walked back to the table. 5-10 MINUTES LATER!!!!!....she comes back WITH OUR FOOD IN HAND. (Seriously?!) No manager, no apology, no discount, no 'recovery' tactic as they say in the hospitality world, puts the food down in front of us and says, ' I know you said you wanted to cancel your order but its ready so can you just like eat it?" Why I agreed to eat it I'm not sure, maybe because I was embarrassed at this point. We bitterly eat some of the cold, overcooked, not tasty meal (I'm actually cringing as I write this from the memory) and no one comes over to check on us, refill our drinks, apologize, ask how it tastes, etc. (did the manager call out, too?) AND, in the end, we end up paying full price except for the 15% coupon!!! Like, seriously? I'm mind-boggled. To top it off, a busboy walked around all the night and just stared in our direction, visibly noticing our empty/dirty plates, and doing nothing about it. Another server inched behind my chair to pass and open the patio gate to let himself out to hang out with bouncer (why couldn't he use the front door?) and LEFT THE GATE open RIGHT NEXT TO MY CHAIR. Hello? The bouncer was also allowing people to smoke right behind our table near the front door. He then proceeded to do nothing about the following either: when a few of the smokers (guys who were clearly under the influence and possible underage) started whistling at us and saying 'come back to my crib for an after party' and I yelled back 'seriously??? seriously?? Fuck off' what's a bouncer for anyway. LOVELY dinner outing, let me tell you. Really, Top notch. Never coming here again.
(1)Denice D.
Went during a lull hour for drinks and a late lunch. We were going to sit inside at first and the bartender told us we could sit anywhere, but when we went to sit, a very frazzled busboy/ host told us the table was reserved for a later time. Not a serious problem, but 1.) Lack of communication and 2.) Being frazzled at service downtime is not a good look for prime hours. I would not come back then. We opted to just sit outside instead. The drinks were average priced around $7, and the selection wasn't amazing. My burger was amazing though, among the best I've had in Hoboken. It was a large portion, and I had to finish it even though I was stuffed. The server was also very kind and attentive. I was impressed with the quality of service. Overall great experience and I would come back!
(4)Daryl C.
Went to Wicked Wolf in a Tuesday night for Karaoke. The song list is rediculously long and has almost any song you can think of thats popular. Right on Frank Sinatra Drive so a beautiful view of the NYC skyline. Recommended for an easy cool night out with friends.
(3)Brandon E.
I would say 2.5 stars but not really enough to round up. It's a typical by the PATH bar that caters to that crowd. It has nice views of the city from outside. The food is meh at best. I've never gotten anything particularly good, everything is pretty underwhelming and in desperate need of some seasoning. The wings were probably the only decent thing I've had here. This last time we went we got the chips and dips and the chips were so stale we had to send them back, which I hate doing but they were hard as rocks. The happy hour is actually pretty solid, usually $3 drafts and well drink specials I can't remember because I can't get past $3 Guinness's. I really only come here because they are constantly on groupon and I'm a sucker for a deal, and it's next to my wife's work so we pop in for a drink. The outside seating is a plus. Other than that the place is fairly standard Hoboken water front bar. douchey crowd, actually saw a fist pumping circle one night...yeah that shit really happens. Just really not my scene in the evening hours, and if you like that sorta thing you'd be all over it. I guess I'm getting older and I like to drink and hold conversation at the same time. I would say come here for Happy Hour and leave shortly thereafter. The service is fair sometimes bad sometimes great.
(2)Jacqueline A.
So my sister came here about a month ago and put my name in for a chance to win a free happy hour and I won! They let me choose the date of when I wanted to come in so I was here this past Saturday and it was awesome!! I won drinking for free from 9-11 (they give you six free drink tickets and a mug!) and my friends got like $4 drinks as well so it was perfect. It was packed but a fun crowd.. The bartenders and staff were great and we all had a good time here for sure!
(5)Kendall D.
Good atmosphere on a Friday night! Lots of people hanging out and drinking. Good music, and of course good food! I had the grilled veggie wrap with sweet potato fries and it was good, as well as presentation. I would suggest coming here for lunch as well.
(4)Janel J.
Do you want to be surrounded by 20 something woo girls. Cha-ching!! you've found the place. Throw in some american eagle walking billboards into the mix. These people will be hoping to rub privates on the dance floor tonight.
(2)Bianca L.
The bartender Tina was horrible.... Made me wait to order drinks while she took the order of the different guys besides me and other guys that came after me...
(1)Michele D.
It's not a place that I love to be. It's a sports bar. Since I'm European I'm not into American sports that much. The bartenders look too Hot, and they talk to much to their customers, it's very hard to get their attentions. Some of them act like Karen Smith. Too Hot, Too Silly!
(3)Stephon P.
One of my first stops on my recent visit to Hoboken. It was pretty emtly considering it was 2pm in the afternoon on Thursday. Drinks were strong, and the buffalo calamari was excellent. Will definetely go back when I back in town!
(4)Lyndsey N.
Visited Hoboken for the first time and came across Wicked Wolf and noticed the happy hour when walking by, which is awesome by the way!...sitting outside on the patio people watching and the view of the city is so nice. the buffalo bites are delicious and so is the chicken quesadilla. screens all over the bar to watch any sports game. I'm glad we got to visit this place while in Jersey. great deals on drinks at happy hour and great food. Truly a great tavern!
(5)Virginia F.
I'm not one to wait in lines but I was going with some people to a birthday celebration at Wicked Wolf Tavern on a Saturday night and there was a line to get in. Some people cut my group as the line went around a corner and then we were in view of the bouncer, so one of my friends said," Hey, you guys cut us." So then a woman from the cutting group pulled my friends hair, I believe in an attempt to silence/threaten/jostle her. Then the guys in the groups started like, boxing my group out, so I got defensive and said to them like, What makes you like this? You can't just wait in a line? And what kind of garbage person pulls another person's hair? And then the bouncer let them in and looked at me and was like, "If you start stuff in there we're going to have to ask you all to leave." Like, what? My friends and I were going to get on with our lives as soon as we were sheltered from the below freezing weather. But that bouncer had one job and he let a bunch of aggressive dickheads in before us.
(1)Mitchell M.
I wouldn't want this to be my neighborhood local because of its size and lack of neighborhood personality. However, I think this bar is great spot for happy hour or to catch a game with a group of friends if you are in downtown Hoboken. The bar is huge. When I first walked in, it felt very empty and cold. That is why I don't think this spot would be a good local. However, by about 6/6:30pm they had a nice crowd, and because of the square footage it didn't seem overly crowded. They offer a very long bar with a lot of seating although if you sit at end be prepared to get bumped a bit by servers taking the short cut behind you to the high top tables. Speaking of high tops they have long ones that can accommodate around 10 people comfortably. They also have smaller ones for 3 and 4 that can easily be pushed together, and all the booths have their own TVs. The place is new and clean. They have Buck Hunter in the back, although it was overtaken by a couple moms and their kids. Odd for a Friday happy hour, but it is Hoboken. Service was fast and friendly. There were plenty of drink specials and the few appetizers we ordered were decent. Classic bar food, without the classic greasiness. That was nice. Really liked the pretzel with dipping sauces. Served warm, soft and salty. I think this will definitely be a place I will go back to if I am meeting friends in the downtown area, and I also think this place is ripe for a Yelp Elite event! Maybe some March Madness, Stephanie Y.?
(3)Chris S.
Wicked Wolf is glorified bar food combined with a beautiful outdoor eating area that overlooks the Hudson. There's a lot of TV's inside, which makes it a great place to watch sporting events. This place has a variety of beers on tap and isn't limited to normal domestic beers, which makes it a great options for those who enjoy beer. Their food is very reasonably priced for the atmosphere that is available and you'll be challenging to find anything on the menu that isn't edible. And, on a positive note this place is located to many parking garages, which is a huge plus for out of towners.
(3)Amy L.
Went to happy hour last night and had a few drinks with friends, we ordered the buffalo bites (just that...bites), sliders, and flatbread pizza all to share. The food all tasted good and well...beer is beer! The place was pretty busy but we were able to grab a hightop table facing the Hudson. View and TVs were nice, girl at the door was super friendly, Danielle, and bartenders were very attentive. The waitress was a little slow and forgot a few things but seeing that it was busy we gave that a pass. Overall we had a fun evening and cool spot.
(4)Ed A.
I had moderately high hopes when I found out that a Wicked Wolf opened in Hoboken a couple of years back. After all, I had many good times at the New Haven Wicked Wolf during my time up there - nothing too fancy, but good music, good dancing, and cheap drinks. I've really tried to find the upside in the Hoboken WW, but try as I might, it's just not very fun. I've gone on different days, at different times, and the result is always the same - a half packed bar (+1 star for not being overcrowded), with maybe 5 people dancing (and all 5 of them came as a group). That's it. The rest are just standing around watching the tv screens, or just sitting. Music is actually decent, but the type of crowd that it attracts isn't very fun...just your stereotypical Hoboken crowd (the icing was the last time I went, one bro bumped into another bro and got into a fight. When the bouncer asked him to stop, the bro tried to fight the bouncer. lol). With so many bars packed into such a small town (and with tons of other options even on Sinatra Drive), this one is a definite miss. Sorry WW, it's just not working out...but we'll always have New Haven
(2)Jennifer V.
Went here for the first time on Memorial Day. The waiter was awesome, great customer service. Menu did not have a lot of options though :/ . I ordered the Salmon BLT, it was delicious. Never though Salmon and bacon would be so great together.
(4)Eric T.
I go here mostly for lunch or after work drinks, so I can't really comment on what sounds like frat boy insanity on football Sunday. That being said, this place has a crapload of televisions setup, so I would imagine you can see just about every game if you're willing to turn your head. For what I do have experience with here, the food is pretty decent for lunch and they have a good selection of beers. The prices aren't dirt cheap but they're still probably 40% less than what you'll pay across the river. $6 beer. $10 sandwich. You can definitely find cheaper in Hoboken, but you're paying a bit extra here for the waterfront location, televisions and sports ticker, and moderately more sanitary conditions. Service is nice but somewhat slow even when they're not packed.
(3)Danielle I.
I should have known better. It wasn't my idea to come here. First major criticism: I have never in my life heard of a sports bar charging a cover to watch a sports event on TV. This has to be the most asinine thing I've ever experienced. Do we get a T-shirt? Do we get anything? Oh, no, you just get to come in and watch said sports event. Oh, excellent, okay. Food is typical bar fare, the kind good enough to coat the stomach for a long night of drinking and fumbling attempts at picking up women. There were a lot of those. I wouldn't expect much in the area of food, but it will probably be enough to keep you happy. Our group - the ones that were hungry- ordered nachos, wings, and fried pickles. All looked good. Nachos a little bland. The crowd was an immediate flashback to college, but, by all appearances, these patrons are far too old to still be doing this. The group of dancing drunk girls was entertaining, while the bros who scoffed as our waitress when they were asked to move their coats so they we might reserve a table were a preview of what was to come. It's the kind of atmosphere where the bro-tension is palpable, where you feel like if you say excuse me or reserve a table where bros have congregated, someone may try to fight you. Rudeness and classlessness are a prerequisite and come with the cover charge. We actually witnessed a guy and a woman attempt to befriend us so that they could hustle our food from us. The guy just reached across the table and helped himself to the bountiful plate of wings. At the end of the time there, without even really engaging with these people, Drunk Blonde Waif Girl actually stuck her skinny, gross finger into some wing sauce and went to town on it, licking the sauce of her finger and double dipping into a perfect stranger's leftover food scraps. If you are going here with a certain level of enthusiasm for a sports event that you want to see and you have the time, the money, and the space to enjoy yourself, politely and semi-responsibly, while you watch, the place could really be great, even epic, but maybe just not between the hours of 9 and midnight on a Saturday night where the vibe just totally changes into something on the level of a crowded frat party, plus the bartenders, minus the roofies, and including the multitude of poor decisions by women wearing too much makeup and dudes with popped collars.
(1)Mike N.
Two stars for food. Blahhhh... Four stars for service.
(3)Matthew F.
I enjoy this place a lot for football games. I cannot wait for football season so my friends and I can frequent this bar. The food is good, beer prices are not high and the bartenders are quick! I would recommend this place to anyone. The only reason I did not give them 5 stars is the crowd! It's so packed with bros.
(4)Xiao Z.
Really just didn't vibe with me. The food was really subpar (my salmon sandwihch was served both soggy and cold) and the beer selection failed to impress me. The TV's were certainly fantastic and the restaurant overlooked NY skylight, which also would have been prettier if it weren't rainy and miserable on the night I went to Wicked Wolf. Overall, I think this is one of those reviews written on a bad visit, but hey, if you're around the area, feel free to check this place out, just keep in mind there are probably better bars out there.
(2)Joshua W.
A rough start, but it ended quite well. The first issue is hoboken itself. Finding parking is a nightmare. This aside, we finally found parking our trek toward the restaurant began. Obviously if you are a local this doesn't apply. When we walked in, the music was deafly loud by the eating area. We were seated in the first booth and we were brought waters. The waitress didn't come back and 10 minutes of ear blasting later we moved to the back corner table. After another 15 minutes i had to request a server from the hostess and finally someone came for our order. Kristian, our waiter, greeted us and was very nice and made the rest of our dinner here enjoyable. Appetizers: Chicken & rice soup - pretty good Hot pretzel sticks - 3 pieces, soft hot deliciousness! Chicken tenders - a different batter from what im used to, but they too were amazing! Dinner: Half rack ribs - great flavor, very tender but not 'fall off the bone' Buffalo chicken salad - very tasty and much enjoyed Onion rings - out of this world good!!! Coleslaw - tasted odd and i didn't like it Soon after we finished dinner the music was turned down a bit. Overall, the food is excellent and the biggest detractor is location. If you're a local, this is one hot spot to go!
(4)Israel H.
We came here last night for the Yelp after party. We had a great time. The staff was nice and helpful, the food was pretty good for Bar food too. Oh.. if you want to come to a Bar that has the game on.. This place should definitly be high on your list... This is one place that actually has more TVs in than my house! :) I didnt care for the Stoli drinks.. Just not my thing, So I just had a Guiness.. cant go wrong there! Awesome time with friends and good drinks, why ask for much more!
(4)Jeremy W.
Almost always good specials running (check the site), great TVs, great beer selection, staff ranges from good to great, never less. Decent bar food, really good wings. They play music during commercials of NFL games, which some people don't like, but if it's not my team, party on! I've organized my birthday party and alumni football watch parties here and always a hit and a success. Good cover bands on weekends, but I avoid karaoke Tuesdays.
(5)Jennifer R.
Very hit or miss - great spot to watch games, but expect a long wait on football Sundays. Plenty of TVs, the giant sports ticker is a nice addition, and the booths along the windows on 1st St. each have a personal TV. Food is hit or miss, but mostly miss, and the service was absolutely terrible on my most recent visit. Come for the games, but be prepared for the lines and crowds, as well as below average food and service.
(2)Kiymet L.
It's a nice place. Food is pretty good but they're a little cheap with the liquor. I ordered something the waitress recommended and it came out in like a tiny cup and it was $12. I literally took like a shot but paid for a full drink. The waitress only came by like once, she was an older woman with semi curly hair, I don't even know her name. Not my absolute favorite place but a good place if you want to come with your mom or something to Hoboken. Not too much of a "young crowd" it's more 35+
(3)Damian S.
I had a burger, onion rings, and two Stone IPA's. My girlfriend had a burger, onion rings, and two Miller Lites. I had a Groupon worth $40 and somehow we still ended up paying another $20+ dollars (before tip). Beer was good, the onion rings were tasty and the burgers were adequate. The service started out terrible and got worst as the night (and volume of the bar/restaurant) progressed.
(2)Kim B.
Beware: place becomes bro central after 6:30-7:00. If you're looking for somewhere to eat and can handle the bar becoming rowdy and loud, then you'll be fine here. Food was decent, good beer selection, and very friendly staff. I would rather try this for lunch instead of a sit-down dinner.
(3)Rena M.
Food was run of the mill for the bar scene however nachos left much to be desired. A friend talked our group into visiting after some hype she seen on a tv show (?)about this place. Eh..... It was ok but wouldn't run back too quick.
(3)Liang Z.
One of my favorite spots for watching sports in Hoboken. Always crowded, better than Texas Arizona. But if you have a tap open just be smart about it, they don't itemize when handing you the bill.
(4)Linda P.
I am in Hoboken for a few meetings this week so we went here as it's part of the building that my office is in. First, this is just your typical pub fair. Nothing special at all. I got the black and blue salad and asked for my steak to be cooked medium rare. I got it and it was well done. Gross. The rest of the salad was meh. I did get hte sweet potato fries as a side, they were ok, but nothing special. I will say they have a great Happy Hour - $3 for draft and wine (maybe other things too). SO bottom like, I would drink here again, but not eat here again.
(2)Michael G.
Walked in and walked out. The place looked nice and lively but the hostess was incredibly rude. Put a sour taste in my mouth. It's a shame that I didn't give it a chance but if I don't feel welcomed in a place it's not worth my time
(2)Rirry C.
Very average for food. We got a Blue Moon beer tower for $30 which was a just ok price since it only poured 6 cups of beer. The appetizer of spinach artichoke dip tasted good but was almost watery rather than gooey. The garlic bread that came with it was yums but the chips were SO stale. So glad we didn't get the nachos because of this. My bf had the southwest steak sandwich which was kind of tough and dry. I got the salmon BLT, but the salmon was fishy. :( The french fries were thin and crispy, which was ok. Our waiter was nice and funny though. More of a spot for wings, beer, and sports than one for a good dinner.
(3)lauren h.
A definite surprise. I came here just for a drink and ended up with a pitcher of sangria and dinner. It could have been because of the gorgeous night and outdoor seating but either way the paninis were yummy and the appetizers were delicious. I will definitely come back again.
(4)Glenn X.
the food here is just okay - i'd have a hard time recommending anything off the menu and i've been here a few times. the hot wing sauce is average at best, the wings aren't crispy yet they're fried... the grilled chicken has no flavor. the bread on any burger or sandwich always seems stale. this place is only good if you're looking for a beer and maybe to watch a game. excellent location on the water though.
(2)Keeley-Ann H.
When we were in Hoboken we eneded up on a pub crawl for breast cancer with some people that we met there. It an annual pubcrawl that they do every year, well we ended off the night here at wicked wolf. It was rammed packed and everyone was wickedly drunk lol. me nabbed a spot at the bar and snack on possibly the best wings ive ever had (and im a huge wing lover) and to boost the wings were only 50 cents each!!! i died and went to heaven i ate soooo many. But outside of that the service was meh and the rest of the food didnt look that amazing on the tables. it felt like i was back at my highschool pub, everyone knew everyone (except me) but we made the best of the time there and had a drunken ol time lol
(3)Brittany L.
Its all about the blackened chicken wrap with sweet potato fries. Done and done people. Have it once and one night you will wake up dreaming about it. It will happen. I highly recommend this place when Drop Dead Sexy performs there. I will say you can get better happy hour deals but that wrap makes this place. The fried pickles are pretty good and the buffalo bites are interesting. I havent tried the rest of the menu bc i just can't get over that wrap.
(3)J S.
Every time I walk by, this place is PACKED, and I was dying to go in. So I finally made it over to the bar on a Saturday night....and was disappointed. The DJ was pretty awful. If you venture over here, make sure to bring a group of friends. I somehow ended up getting free Jager bombs from one of the bartenders, so make sure you girls find him!!
(2)Danielle C.
This place is very big and spacious. However, it just means you can pack more people inside. I met up with a friend on a Saturday night and this place was PACKED! Could barely move from the entrance to the other side of the bar. Luckily there was no cover, and this place has a beautiful view of the NYC skyline, especially at night. LOUD LOUD music - I only stayed there for an hour, and by the time I left, my ears were ringing. Cranberry vodka drink tasted mostly like vodka and syrup. Not impressed! Also was not impressed by the types of people that were here... I'm sure you've heard of the out-of-towners that flood Hoboken bars. Yep, this one is no exception. I'll come back more often and refine this review more. Until then, I'm kind of neutral on this place.
(3)Michael C.
Great sports bar. Good live music bar. Tons of huge TVs, great for watching games. They'll usually change the channel to a specific game if you request. The beer towers are a good deal for groups (or even 2 people, if it's that kind of a day). It has decent bar food. Good wings and other dishes for snacking during games. The bartenders are pretty friendly. They're generous with the pours, and I've been pleasantly surprised by the bar tab on a few occasions. A good variety of beers on tap, and the specials aren't bad during the week. I've seen a few cover bands play here on Friday nights (especially Tramps Like Us...), and it's always great. The bar is set up perfectly for bands to play and the sound is really good. You can pretty much hear the band playing anywhere in the bar. I've even ordered take out wings for the Super Bowl 2 years in a row. The wings are good, and you can a whole lot for the money. They messed up my order the last time, but the hostess was really nice about it and I left not being angry (no more than my "normal" angry). All in all, it's a great bar. And great views of the city.
(4)Greg W.
A great place to watch a game. While the food has been far from consistent, it is a good space with decent bartenders and lots of specials. Tons of TVs. Give it a try next time you're looking for a sports bar.
(4)Karina V.
ehhh...this place gets worse and worse each time....but one thing that will never change is great drinks and wings.... And if you happen to see the bald black bartender, ask him for ron-ron juice.... it was an amazing drink - he won't tell you what is in it ... but it def. got to me.
(3)Leean O.
I've been here enough times to know its gets busy and loud. The crowd varies by season such as the newly minted college drinkers who come here and can't hold their liquor, on the offseason where more seasoned drinkers casually rage you can be sure you'll have a good time. Plenty cool chicks to scout and makes moves on, some nights have drink specials you'd wish they didn't have the next morning. Parking sucks like anywhere in Hobo but this spot is on the waterside so you can go for a romantic stroll with the chick you just picked up inside ;)
(3)Anthony J.
Sports bar + fist pumping = Wicked Wolf. It's definitely one of the happening places to be for Sunday football, especially for singles, but you really have to be into that kind of scene. They have a good beer selection and good beer specials. The food, in case you're interested, is greasy and heavy. I'm not gonna lie, it can be a lot of fun if you get past the cheesiness, but there is only so much of it I can take.
(2)Bill B.
Stopped by for a few drinks. Great atmosphere. Very energetic. Excellent number of TVs to see all the games. Bartender was high energy and in top of things. Average tap And beer selection which earned it 3 vs 4 stars. The food coming out of the kitchen looked good. Definitely recommend this place.
(3)DailyDeal M.
Great for football. Typical jocky large bar atmosphere. Plenty of TVs.
(3)Brad M.
Of all of the restaurants on the southern strip of Sinatra Street in Hoboken, Wicked Wolf Tavern is the best value. The meals ranged from $8-$11 for sandwiches, burgers and the sort, and not too much higher for the entries. For outside seating with spectacular skyline views, it's a good deal. Happy Hour is every weekday from 4pm-7pm, which means $3 draft beers (above average selection includes the likes of Stella and Spaten), wine, and well drinks. The bar is a sports bar, and has an atmosphere similar to an Applebees, with plenty of HD TVs showing hockey, football, and baseball games simultaneously. All and all, an adequate experience, and I will return.
(3)Kelly F.
Came here with a deal i bought on amazon local($20 for $40 worth of food and drinks). Place gets really packed. This is a good place to watch games and eat and drink. Ordered the wings which were amazing and a california chicken sandwich which was also really good. The best part is that they make shandy's which is my favorite drink and they make it good and our waiter was very nice and attentive. Will definitely be going back to watch a yankee game and enjoy good food and drinks. My only problem is that it does get crazy packed and tables and menus were very sticky
(4)Brian T.
I wanted to give 2.5 stars. It was ok. Great location. Helpful staff. Food was mediocre. Probably a great happy or late night scene. Do go try it for yourself!
(2)Lisa M.
We had a great experience here last night. Yelp has this place rated as not good for kids, but I think if you go at the right time it's great. We had a groupon and went at 6pm on a Tuesday. We chose a corner table behind the hostess stand (perfect area for a 2 year old). The kids menu is great and inexpensive ($6 and it included milk). All 4 adults found their food to be very good (husband and I had the Pear Salad which was delicious). I just wanted to write a review to let other parents in the area know how kid-friendly this place really is if you go at the right time. There were at least 5 other families with young children dining at the same time as us. Plus it's right on the water and close to the train station.
(5)Jonathan A.
I guess this is a good sports bar. Its not the best, but certainly not the worst. The food was just OK, most of it tasted like it was frozen previously. Lots of TVs to choose from. The waitress service was slow and the bar service was pretty good. I guess I would come back, but it would not be my first choice.
(3)Richard L.
It's a local Hoboken bar - it's not bad - nice looking inside - food was only ok. Not my usual crowd but i was meeting some friends there. The TVs were on - loud and almost couldn't hear myself think. We were on a Wednesday which is Trivia night. 3 rounds of 3 questions, that they announce - and they give out raffles as well...WOOT i won the Mark Sanchez Jersey!! Fun night - but mostly b/c of my friends - as for the food - meh...it was ok...as for drinks - prices were pretty good. Ambiance was a bar - 'nuff said TL;DR: "A Bar...'Nuff Said", It was fun b/c of the people I was with.
(3)Cassie L.
Although the beer is reasonably priced, Wicked Wolf is always very crowded and does not keep an accurate online schedule of what their activites might be that night. My friends and I went on a Wednesday, being told they were doing trivia. When I got there, I asked what the activity was and they said karaoke. A friend looked up online and it said bar bingo... It ended up being karaoke for a competition they had been running for a few weeks and we had to leave before karaoke for anyone else actually started. Additionally, wings were ordered and when I took a bite out of one, it looked like little hairs were all attached to the wing. This is when my friend informed me that these were feathers and the wings were probably not de-feathered properly. Normally the apps are okay, but this really turned me off and I didn't have another. I would only go to Wicked Wolf to drink, and be sure you bring a coat in the winter because you might have to wait on a looooong line.
(2)Brenda R.
Best Sunday Funday in Hoboken!!! Door line could be extra long so get there early. Bar food is decent and Bartenders are awesome and fun. Shoutout to my college roommate Caroline!
(4)Andrew G.
Just went to Wicked Wolf for the first time last night with 5 friends. It was my first time at the place, so I didn't know what to expect -- just heard it was new... Overall, it's got a pretty decent feel. Nothing that'll make you jump up and shout, but the TV's are phenomenal for any sports fan. There's about 7, and they're all big-screen LCD's strategically placed throughout the bar, and hanging overhead at some tables. Service was pretty solid (we ordered beer towers -- check 'em out, worth the money). However, make sure you do NOT get stuck waiting to get in. I can't figure out the logistics of how they let people in. The ratio of people out to in was absurd, and many of my friends were waiting outside for 30 minutes EASY...so make sure you go on a warm night! DJ was pretty good, and the overall vibe of the place wasn't too shabby at all. 3/5
(3)Shohan R.
Their lunch is great. I had a burger that was delicious. Vibe is always great and their servers were excellent.
(5)Arthur S.
Warm beers, weak drinks, mediocre service. They get two instead of one star because the food was decent.
(2)Jay J.
Was here yesterday... The place is a cool lil spot... Great for mid-day lunches.... Cool for groups/ Outdoor seating in warmer weather. On the menu: The coconut shrimp was pretty good... The margarita was okay... I'll try some wings next time... I wish it was a different decor inside, so I can really feel like I'm in a sports bar... The glass windows makes it feel diner-like and the ceiling is hideous....... This place has so much potential if some renovation takes place. Overall, a cool lil spot, but just ordinary.....
(3)Melissa W.
ABSOLUTE WORST, today the servers at this establishment decided that they could not be bothered to serve anyone that came in for lunch or that called because they were too busy watching the HOCKEY GAME. Someone from my company actually called and was told it would be over 30 minutes for a SALAD. Others went in and were waiting over 40 minutes for salads while others at tables were looking bewildered at why they no one had bothered to take their order. This is the worst run restaurant in the area, DO NOT GO.
(1)Eric G.
I've never eaten here, but I went here for the first time on New Year's Eve and I had a blast. It was one of the most reasonably priced NYE events I came across and it included food, a five-hour open bar (top shelf), a champagne toast at midnight, party favors and a DJ. I've yet to go back for a normal night, but I definitely would. I'd also like to try their food.
(4)Austin K.
Pretty cool spot. Nice view of the River outside and the ton of TVs for games are great. The food felt average but that was okay. Good times with good people made the night great.
(3)David S.
Regarding the food at this place, I've now eaten here several times during happy hours and have yet to order something that I've actually enjoyed. Everything there is sub-par standard bar food so hopefully if you're eating there you're enough drinks that you won't mind the lack of flavor. As far as a bar, this place definitely fills up with its fair share of douchebags on a Friday/Saturday nights but its great for happy hours.
(2)Knah A.
Went there during happy hour for the $3 well and $3 draft drinks. The beer and drinks are great. The appetizers we ordered were great (Nachos and Hummus). I'd rate the food, but the waiter never asked for our food order, even though we told him earlier we'd be ordering food AND served us appetizers. This is just as well, as the place became *LOUD* and waaaay overcrowded. I know a bar isn't going to be quiet, but I shouldn't have to shout to someone next to me like I'm at a rock concert to talk to them. I also know bar's get crowded, but when *everyone* who walks past is bumping into you, that's too crowded for my tastes. Based on this service, I'd suggest going there for the drinks specials and not much else. Pros: Happy Hour drink specials Cons: *LOUD* Overcrowded Waiter never asked for food order
(2)Shelby H.
So the Wicked Wolf....where do i begin. I went a couple times-both with colleagues just sticking to drinks and appetizers. The drinks are drinks (wine and beer-nothing special)-they're good. The nachos are great too. So are the fried pickles. The Sangria I got on my third visit was not on par. It tasted watered down and cheap for $8. My fourth time I went, I had won a happy hour contest for my friends and me on a Friday night. I had a terrible time getting there by train, so I arrived with about an hour left of the special. I get there and the bouncer is trying to get my boyfriend and I to wait outside (after I told him I'm a contest winner) but eventually told us to wait for the hostess at the front. We waited about 5 minutes for the hostess to get back. She put armbands on everybody to enjoy the special without any question of whether these people are actually friends of the winners. The place was packed and literally everybody had an arm band on. I got my drinks free, but still, didn't feel like I had really "won" anything. The outside patio wasn't open even though it was a pretty night...I mean i know it's a Friday night, but I couldn't even converse with my friends because of the noise and no service outside. So will I be back? Probably so since I work in the same building as Wicked Wolf, but I will know to just hit up happy hour after work for some cheap beer/wine and apps. Not a place to go for a good cocktail, but perhaps I am just a snob because i work for a restaurant that does hand crafted cocktails with fresh fruit, etc. Decent atmosphere, but needs to be re-marketed for the Friday/Saturday night party crew. Is it a city bar atmosphere? Is it a place to watch the big game? I still don't know.
(2)JJ R.
From the perspective of a new mom, the staff at WW has been very accommodating to my friends and I during the mid-week lunch hour. Opening doors, providing a table with lots of stroller space - all goes a long way! The food is average/good, but I really come here b/c they never make me feel like an inconvenience.
(4)Mike M.
Before reviewing the actual establishment, I have to say that it's nice to finally have a business open in this location that's been vacant since the building it's housed in opened at least 7 years ago. So I attented what I guess was the "soft opening" tonight. The official opening is tomorrow. We sat next to the window and had a great view of the river and the city (through the trees). It's hard to beat that view. For the sportsman there were also numerous televisions to keep an eye on during gametime. On the service front our waitress Michelle was incredibly nice as well as attentive. As for cleanliness the place looked tip top and my girl said the women's bathroom was practically spotless. Being that it's a new bar/restaurant I'm not going to really rate the food or service because it's not going to be indicative of how it will hopefully be in the future. It's to be expected that there will be kinks they need to work out, and there were, such as which waiters/waitresses were covering which tables, what tables the busboys were bringing food to and inaccurate order taking/fulfillment (overcooked burger, cheese on a no-cheese burger). As the staff gets to know one another this should be refined. Overall, it seems like it's going to be a decent option for football games and office happy hours. Don't expect much more than standard bar grub for food though. Hopefully these guys know how to market themselves to draw crowds to this location that gets very little foot traffic. It sure would be nice to see a business do well here!
(3)Sarab T.
Only been on Friday/Saturday nights so no idea of how good a sports bar it is... Prices are average for Hoboken. The bartenders are hot but not too friendly. The crowd is decent, good ratio of guys to girls. Def recommend checking out if you're into the BROboken scene.
(4)A K.
$5 Bloody Marys (Maries?) and how delicious they are! The space is airy and bright with huge windowed walls. Lots of TVs. Food was nothing to write home about, but still fine. Three stars because it's great for a Bloody Mary Sunday brunch or to watch day games. Gets crowded, but that's not necessarily a bad thing if you're out to socialize!
(3)Abel A.
Another Hoboken bar and grill with an identity crisis. Wicked Wolf, are you a sports bar? Are you a dance club? Are a place where those have had a bit too much on a Saturday night sway awkwardly while trying to contain all the alcohol within them? I honestly do not know. If you're going to go here, arrive during the early end of the happy hour. Grab a table with friends, order the cheap appetizers, the $3 drafts, and have a grand old time. Once the music starts to come on, things get weird and the DJ switches songs without any seeming rhyme (GET IT?!) or reason. I just don't think Wicked Wolf has found its place yet. Wicked, I hardly knew ye.
(3)Holly N.
You can't beat the Happy Hour here. I don't care who you are or what you want... $3 for all drafts, house wines, and well drinks M-F, 4-7pm. It works and it's gonna keep working. Other than Happy Hour, it can get a little too Jersey up in here... fist pumping at it's finest, to say the least. However, it's clean, it's a good value, and the staff are, for the most part, friendly and good at their jobs. Ooooh, and one of the bar tenders definitely has a heavy pour on those well drinks...
(4)Zach Y.
High in the douche-baggery department. I have been there for sunday football and it is basically a mob of Jersey Shore cast member wanna be's
(1)Gregory M.
Earlier in the day, a fellow food lover and I were talking about many restaurants with waterfront locations have jacked up prices with poor quality food. Low and behold, we found ourselves at Wicked Wolf Tavern confirming what we already knew... this kind of place sucks! After waiting 25 minutes for my food I received a cold ass burger with some cold ass french fries... and when I sent it back I was served the EXACT SAME FRIES, now 2x as crispy....no good people. I understand food costs but jesus... can you just give a brother some new fries?!?!?!
(1)Carlitto B.
It's a nice plan to chill in Hoboken. It's really packed I'm Wednesday and there's not enough servers so it's kinda difficult to order something. Other than great food and prices are reasonable.
(3)Ward B.
So this bar has turned themselves around over the past year or so. Been coming here on Sundays for Football. Having a blast and service is great. Have to thank Brit and Carol Ann. They do a great trivia night on Wed and I keep seeing a painting and drinking class which I've been meaning to check out. Great view over looking the city skyline.
(5)Cali L.
I like this bar because it's nice to sit on the patio and look out to the water. Great for people watching and close to a other bars. The sangria is good and only $15 for a pitcher during happy hour. My boyfriend and I both had paninis that were delicious. The sesame vinaigrette dressing was great on my side salad. The only thing that sucked was the waiter. It wasn't particularly busy, but everything took forever. And he yelled at a lady sitting a table over. But hopefully he's the only bad seed and the other servers are more attentive. I'm definitely planning to go back and try the wings. They smelled amazing!
(4)eddie m.
Not bad, a little bro if I remember but it's a cool view
(4)Jayna Marie J.
Other than the beautiful city view, this bar isn't anything to rave about. The food is mediocre & it's a toss up whether you'll receive a friendly server or not. If you're looking for a decent place to watch a game, the drink specials aren't bad but, if you want great food, this isn't the place.
(2)Dave C.
The Wicked Wolf is a solid bar in Hoboken. Right out on the water, this is a nice little spot to come with friends for a bite to eat and a drink. Later at night they move the tables and this place gets packed. Kinda a standard "jersey" bar but still pretty good and you can't beat the location. I give it an A-OK and if anything, it's worth it for a slow night / weekend to try out.
(3)JaVonn J.
I came into this place after a music festival across the street in the park and I was very impressed. The food was very tasty, and the service was even better. I gave it 5 stars because of the views, service, and food. My ONE complaint about this place, is that when it is time to convert the restaurant into a lounge/dancefloor, the bouncers come to your table and pound on it telling you to get up. That was my only turnoff, but other than that, I will definitely be back again.
(4)Mike B.
great aesthetics and atmosphere. lots of TVs for sports fans. good beer selection - Sam Adams cherry wheat, Leinenkugel, Magic Hat, and so on on tap. really spacious, bright, and clean. there seems to be an odd disconnect between the atmosphere here and the clientele. it's much like Black Bear, where it's really a sports bar/grill, but then you get the crowd of people that's too lazy to try to get into a club, but decked out too nicely to be in a sports bar. fairly packed on a Friday, but not to the point that you couldn't move, and we actually scored a table too. fuck it, I'd return.
(3)Bree M.
After reading the reviews I was excited to try this place but still a little skeptical. Glad I went! This place was a good find for my husband & I. They have a variety of Sandwiches/Burgers/Wraps and some good salads. He had a Chicken Club Sandwich and I had a Blackened Chicken Wrap, both with substituted Sweet Potato fries. Both were really good, and the fries were prefect. The waiter was helpful and even after slightly messing up my order he fixed it immediately and made sure I was happy. We will be going here again for a good easy meal!
(4)Teddy P.
Nice sports bar, they have some cool specials on week nights. They do karaoki, and trivia. It is a favorite for local college students. Normal prices are a little expensive but it has a nice upbeat atmosphere.
(3)Dennelle C.
Good sports bar - with private mini tvs at your booth (you fancy, huh)! Larger tvs surround the bar, drink specials, affordable fun beer towers and good wings! That's pretty much your party pack for the games! When Texas A. is too crowded head over here, you won't be disappointed.
(4)Thomas L.
Went for happy hour with my coworkers last Friday. First thing you notice are the TVs hanging on top. Can we say LG whore, the place has standard boring bar area (everybody wants to order drink at the sametime). Would I go back? YES! I work right next door. Good for kids (before sunsets) Good for few beers and appetizers Good for groups Good for creepin (later..way later into the night) $3 domestic beers (HH between 5pm-7pm) $7 charge after 9pm (live band night)
(3)Tara W.
pros -great location and view on the Hoboken waterfront -good drink specials ($10 unlimited bloody mary's and mimosas during brunch? I'm in) cons -they don't seem like they're trying very hard with the food, definitely blah even for bar food -maybe because it's new, the place has a generic feel to it- kind of like drinking at a Target or something
(3)Tom S.
There's nothing really wrong with Wicked Wolf, but I think you can do better in Hoboken. It's still fairly new, so it's still pretty clean, and the happy hour specials are pretty great. The draft beer selection is pretty standard, but not nearly as extensive as the selection at 1 Republik. The food is decent, but you can definitely get much better bar food at Black Bear. Overall, definitely not a bad place to grab a drink, but if you're looking to hang out for a while somewhere in Hoboken, there are two better options just a few blocks away.
(3)Lovet O.
This place is actually a sports bar. Lots of tvs, lots of beer and lots of noise. Today was a soccer game so the noise levels at Wicked Wolf were unbearable. I did like my turkey burger. And their buffalo wings were awesome. And the service was great. I wanted to order a cocktail and they didn't have much of a drink menu besides beer and frozen drinks. So I just ordered something simple like vodka pineapple. Its a great place to hang with friends and watch a good game but wouldn't recommend for a special night out with a date.
(3)Sharon S.
I would actually give this place two . five stars. When I finally got my food after a 40 min wait, it was lukewarm at best. I ordered the pork sliders and though not hot, they were good and had a sweet sauce. The cole slaw was good and it came with onion rings. I was a bit PO'd by the time my food arrived, think they lost my order as the people at the next table who ordered 15 min after me, were served and almost done with their meal by the time my arrived. No apology from the server, she tried to lie to me but I called her on it...it true "me" fashion. So I guess over-all you can't beat the location and the food is good. Although I arrived at 2:30 and was only offered the brunch menu and other diners were given a different one...guess it doesn't pay to be on your own, must have man in order to obtain good service....back to my traveling chip on the shoulder issue.
(3)E R.
Impressed with the veggie burger & wrap for a bar as well as the beer specials. Good food in general, lively atmosphere, and an excellent location will make me try it for a second time. Not, however, on trivia night. Went specifically for trivia night and ended up leaving due to the disorganization and lengthiness of the evening. Needs to be cleaned up a bit to remain fun. Also, the guy running it should be more aware of the way he phrases his questions. For example, people will get mad if you ask "What is the longest running sitcom in the world?" and expect the answer "The Simpsons". If you want trivia, Four Ls is much better.
(3)Mike O.
I really like this place. Great food, amazing view of Manhattan, great happy hour specials, and giant TVs.
(4)Jason M.
They have great happy hour specials and deals everynight. For example, Wednesday is trivia and BOGO burgers night (and the burgers are better than most bar/pub burgers I've had). And they have a great selection of draft beers. It's a big, clean, space that is right on the water and it attracts a good crowd most nights. All in all it's a solid bar/pub for sports, a weeknight dinner, or happy hour.
(4)Jason L.
Terrible. I was there today for Sunday football and the place was a complete bust. The TV's are all in awkward spots and they only had the Giants game and Cowboys game on...and no one was even watching the Cowboys game!!! We (table of 10 people w/a $300+ tab) asked the spikey haired manager to change the Cowboys game on our tv 3 times...each time he said he would, but in the end, we saw him sitting in the back corner with the dj chugging beers...way to take care of the customers my man. As for the service and the food & drink...mediocre would be an overstatement. The soup arrived lukewarm and tasteless 45 minutes after it was ordered. The buffalo chicken wrap had soggy chicken and dirty lettuce...as in there was dirt on the lettuce! The prices were fine, but that didn't make up for the confluence of missteps. There's no chance that I would ever give my money to this place again.
(1)Julianne P.
Great big somewhat spicy original style wings, decently string mixed drinks, great for watching a game but def (in my opinion) needs to work on its transition to more of a driving/dancing bar at night. It's not a fun place to be, vibe is awkward and music is not great and the crowd is a weird mix at night. But during the day for lunch or games it's great. Brunch menu is kinda limited.
(3)Jennifer M.
My friends and I try to get together to see each other at least once a week, so we usually gather to do trivia. We were looking for a new place and were excited to check out trivia at the Wicked Wolf. After four weeks of going, I think it's safe to say we are all fans. The format is great and Casey, the trivia "master", doesn't spend too much time on raffles like some other bars. Plus, for each round you win, you get a free beer tower--and what's better than free beer? The food specials are also decent. The $6.99 burger is delicious and the bar staff was very attentive while we were eating and drinking at the bar. We will definitely keep going Wednesday nights.
(4)Stephanie G.
On another quest for food with my boo, I chose Wicked Wolf after a serious debate on what we were eating, hah. So we took a lovely stroll over (the walk along the water is always nice), and upon approaching the place, I noticed A LOT of noise, and soon realized Tuesday's are Karaoke Nights! I'm not much of a fan, but we went inside anyway. We were seated away from the singing, but we were put in an extremely dim-lit area by the bar, and it was hard to read our menus. When my eyes finally adjusted, I decided on the Southwestern Burger for my entrée, and my boyfriend and I split their original nachos. The nachos were OK- it was difficult to get the topping on the chips and I felt like I was making a mess of myself as we worked through the plate. It was also obvious they microwave the cheese on because the chips were glued to the sides of the plate with burnt cheese crisps (as an avid home nacho and cheese obsessor, I can spot the signs), so that kinds messed up the texture of the chips. I really liked the chili on top though, and the jalapeños too. The burger was good, but there was A LOT of BBQ sauce all over it, and again I felt a bit messy, but it was still yummy so I won't be a hater. The fries were a little cold too, but it's whatevs, it's just a filler side anyway. For Hoboken, the prices are great for the food, but I think the next time I come here I'll come for the Happy Hour drink specials.
(3)Haley B.
OK, I've never been here on a crazy night, but only occasionally after work and, I have to say, the specials M-F 4-7 are nuts! $3 glasses of wine, $3 well drinks, $3 drafts... and that covers everything! Then, there's the $5 bar menu, which includes a small, but decent, chicken Caesar salad. Both times I've been here, the wait staff and bartenders have been friendly. Only, one word to the wise, stay away from the deep friend mac and cheese... unless you think Kraft Mac & Cheese can be improved by deep frying (it can't) and that app is sorta gross.
(5)Danielle S.
I really enjoy going here, it's great for game waching or just grabbing a drink. However, the past few times I've gone during the day (let's say 2ish on a Saturday/Sunday) they only have had their "brunch" menu available, which is just too limited. I sat at the bar and my friend and I wanted to order nachos but it wasn't on the menu. The bartender had even said how everyone hates that it's the only menu they have available during that time, so he let us and another group order off of the regular menu. I guess if it's not a Football Sunday Funday their normal menu is not applicable. Overall, I really do love the food and atmosphere here!
(4)Mo H.
I only went here because I had a half off livingsocial coupon, but was really impressed in the quality of food, and the the great sports watching environment. I'm definetely making this my place to watch the game in the future with a livingsocial or not. Oh, I don't know about the nightlife and all, strictly talking about sports watching
(4)Lowie T.
came here on a friday and cover band drop dead sexy was performing, and while they may not be drop dead sexy, but they were dropping some pretty good covers! with songs from blondie, bon jovi, proclaimers (500 miles), cheaptrick, the obligatory "sweet caroline", and and even some hip hop, this band knows how to gauge crowd interest & please! it seemed like every cover was a hit, and they managed to make each song their own. i was definitely sold on wicked wolf through them! and funny thing is, we found out the lead singer, Paul, went to college with one of our friends like 6 yrs ago! so random! as for the rest of the bar, there's lots of room, the one entire wall is floor to ceiling windows facing the river so you get a sense of even more openness. there is plenty of space to dance (they played some pretty good hip hip/top40 after the cover band left) and they don't kick you out at 145a....lights didn't come one until 215-230a! all in all i had a great time here. if i lived closer (ues here =/ ) i wouldn't mind coming back!
(3)Vic C.
The table was filthy when we got seated, and we had to ask for it to be cleaned. Our waitress was not very nice and did not do a good job at all. She acted like we were bothering her by being there, and was one of those waitresses that didn't write down the order, and got a couple things wrong as a result. The burger I had was very good and cooked perfectly, and the prices were good, but I wouldn't return based on the service.
(2)Crissy H.
I think everyone has already said it ....Good place to hang with friends for some drinks. The food is okay - average - nothing too crazy - typical bar food. The staff was amazing! Attentive and Friendly!
(3)Kristin U.
I went here several times when it first opened, mostly for girls' nights out/dancing, but had not been in a while until last night. My friend got a group happy hour deal, so it was $3 for various house drink options from 7-9PM. Trivia started at 9. I had some of a friend's sweet potato fries (very good), the buffalo chicken salad (grilled chicken, which was a plus, though pretty thick pieces and not well done, as I had ordered), and the brownie sundae (supposed to be shared, which I did, but I could've eaten the whole thing). The salad was tasty and a good size, though I had asked for dressing on the side and the greens had some sort of oil on them. The sundae was awesome. The brownie was hot and fresh and just the right texture. I was pleasantly surprised at that one, since it was a post-four-drinks spontaneous type of order. All in all, the place is very sports bar-ish and doesn't have much of a vibe or ambiance besides that, really, so not the kind of place I'd normally go to. However, the food is pretty good, so if you are planning to go there for a game or to have a few drinks, you don't have to be afraid of getting crappy bar food. *Note that if you do go for a happy hour deal, it would be good to either bring cash or stay til the end, as they only let us open one tab. Though they told us we could divide the bill onto different cards at the end, I had to leave before the others in my group to catch a train, and I ended up PayPalling my friend so that she could contribute my share.
(3)Joelle G.
Gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline from this place. I came here after a Yelp event. The people I came with and met here were a lot of fun (other yelp buddies of course) This place is a little too fratty for me though. But the specials were niice :) All in all, I did have a good time.
(3)Marsha H.
Awesome nachos and quesadillas! Our server Ashley was great given we had a really big group! Great music and fun atmosphere on a Thursday.
(4)Jesse B.
Every time I've been here Ive had nothing but great food and great service for a reasonable price. Sunday football here is an "experience".
(5)Jasmine S.
It's just an all around great spot. Right by the water (not directly infront but close by), affordable prices regardless of what you are in the mood for either dinner or drinks. The venue is clean, spacious, and great in the summer! I advise checking this out if you want to just have a low-key night or bite to eat and have a great time.
(5)Craig G.
In a word: LOUD(!!!). This is downtown Hoboken defined: expensive, trendy, packed shoulder to shoulder, and extremely loud. To the point where you can't carry on a conversation or get a decent hint to your wingman. Creepy drunk guys grind against obliterated drunk girls and the average decibel level has to be pushing 120. Those looking for that kind of scene will probably have a blast here. The rest, steer cleae and discover the heart of Hoboken
(2)Peter R.
Love the bar food at this place. There are a ton of TV's showing all games whatever the sport season is. This place always has a good crowd and is located right off the river. Deff a good bar to go to after work.
(3)Yan T.
Wicked Wolf is a nice sports bar off the Hoboken waterfront. As I understand it, this is where folks from other parts of New Jersey come when they go out on the town in HoBo. Sure enough, visual confirmation was available on the big UFC fight night this past Saturday. Definitely a lot of Jersey types crowding this bar after the fight as the meatmarket butchers quickly turned their attention away from Silva-Sonnen to various young ladies who for some reason enjoy a sardine-can dance floor. The place itself is well managed. We had a very friendly and attentive waiter (short-cropped beard guy--flag him if you see him). My steak salad was OK--the beef was good, the salad rather dry. They do have Dogfish 60 minute and Victory Golden Monkey bottles, and I definitely took advantage of the $2 Sam Summers. They evn have smore toasting kits for $10, a great conversation piece. Good place to watch a game or compete with a circle of dudes in hitting on a female target. Not a good place for dates (unless in daytime), d/l nights, etc.
(4)Matt S.
After a few visits to Wicked Wolf, it has become one of my favorite spots in Hoboken to go when I want some wings or when a game is on. Luckily, those two things go with each other so I go quite often now. The bar is filled with flat screen HD tv's with almost every game playing so whatever seat you're at, you have a view. At the far end of the bar, they have booths with smaller tv's in them, so if you couldn't get the exact game that you wanted, they're STILL trying to help you out. The wings are definitely my favorite. They have just enough heat to them to give you that kick that you wanted, but are really meaty so they are filling even after only a couple. By far the best wings in Hoboken. Like Rick R. said, the trivia night at the Wicked Wolf is pretty good too. They had about 4-5 different drink specials for the people playing and gave out a ton of different prizes throughout to keep everyone into the game. All around. Wicked Wolf has become the Black Bear by the water and probably, among my friends, taken over the top spot for bar to visit when hitting Hoboken.
(5)Maria S.
If you plan on coming here with a date do not it is super loud here came on a Friday night at 7 p.m. Could not even hear myself think they did offer outside tables which was a plus. Our waiter took forever to come to the table and never came back to ask us if we wanted the second round of drinks. We ordered the steak and chicken fajitas which was very good however we need is a knife to cut our meat because the meat was not proportional to fit into a tortilla.. There was no rice or anything on the side that accompanies decision just meet our tortillas and sour cream . The drinks were reasonably priced I had a sour apple martini which was very delicious...
(3)Alejandro G.
Great place to watch Sunday football and meet attractive women. I also find the drinks to be affordable and the staff is friendly.
(4)Justin W.
Just went here for lunch with a work group. We were a large group, but the place was empty so we got seated right away. I initially thought this was a plus. I've never been to WW before, so I ordered a burger - something nobody could mess up, right? It costs extra for chili and cheese (a dollar each) and two dollars to substitute sweet potato fries for normal french fries. Granted, there were 12 of us, but the food came out very slowly, in drips and drabs, a few plates at a time, instead of all at once. That can be kind of shitty, as you're getting hungrier watching others eat. And come on, there was no one else there. How hard is it to make twelve meals, in a restaurant obviously designed to accommodate almost 10X that number of people? Sure, there was only one waitress on staff at the time, but come on. There was us and one other group of people. I found out why the place was empty when I got my burger. I asked for medium rare, and it was medium well, with barely a bit of pink in the center. The chili was flavorless and boring. The cheese was nice and gooey and the bun was good, but it didn't make up for how bland the whole thing was. The fries were also dry, and there were very, very few of them, especially given the fact that they cost $2 extra. I spent $13+tip all together for a dull, unsatisfying meal. I've had much better meals at half the cost at my company cafeteria. Between the bad service and the bland, forgettable food, I won't be back. There are dozens of places in the 07030 that are much better. Don't waste your time, Hobokenites.
(1)Marie H.
Don't get the chipolate chicken, I've never had such a dry sandwiched. The cibata was painfully dry, then chicken was over cooked & dry as hell, & there was no chipolate dressing. The only good thing were the fries & that's only because they were frozen.
(2)Mel C.
Bar food on the Hudson... Can't go wrong. Service and food is mediocre but you're probably coming here for the social atmosphere and games... The food serves it's purpose--soak up the beer.
(4)Tom M.
Broboken at it's finest, This place gets extremely crowded on the weekends, it sees a lot of the rambunctious "bro" crowd that is loud,obnoxious, and pushy. The place it self is super nice and so are the bartenders but i don't plan on returning solely because of the crowd.
(4)Alessia W.
Went here for Halloween with coworkers and had a blast! Danielle gave us drink specials because we were a pretty big group. It was $5 Drafts and $5 Well drinks which our group really liked. I'm not really sure what kind of crowd they have on regular nights because it seems like it's sport bars by day but then club at night? I don't know. The DJ was great. He played a multitude of songs that had everyone jamming all night. It was good time...but I don't know if that 's because my coworkers are so much fun and it was Halloween or if it's because the Wicked Wolf is a good place to party. I MAY try it out again on a non-holiday night..but it's not on my top 10 places to party in hoboken.
(3)Crystine W.
Their music selections were not befitting for my tastes at all - very sporadic and the speakers were in and out causing brief breaks of pure silence. Okay to forgive if it happens once, but it happened multiple times in the hour that we were there. Definitely a major mood-kill when the music stops and everyone stands around quite awkwardly waiting for the music to come back on. I think WW would be great on game day because they have a plethora of screens to watch the games, but I really would not recommend it as a late-night-out option. Also, bartenders were really wishy-washy and not attentive. There was a female bartender we kept trying to get the attention of (she had on the most adorable green skirt) and we wanted to know where she got it. Multiple attempts to grab her attention were ignored and then we finally stepped in front of her to ask her the question (really shouldn't be that hard to ask a d*mn question).
(3)Aly O.
The food was okay, but our waitress was not. I give everyone the benefit of the doubt and I take everything into consideration because I can imagine she had a long day. However she was so disconnected and barely looked at us our entire stay that I just did not feel welcomed. It's nothing amazing, there are better bars in Hoboken honestly.
(2)Selena G.
Do NOT come here on Sundays! I attempted to go here a few weeks ago for football and when I arrived there was a line and against my best judgment, I got in line and decided to wait it out for a little bit. While I was on line I had to endure a pack of douche bag guido wannabe guys in front of me talking about how drunk they got the night before and how they were at some club with hot bitches...for some reason, I decided to keep standing on line and enduring this meathead blather. THEN a pack of hoochied out girls with makeup caked on and trashy club attire cut me in line and joined the douche bags, and then it was another round of recanting how drunk they got the night before, were puking, etc. - which was believeable considering how tore up they looked. I then looked behind me and there was a line of 30 or so people, many of them looking just like the annoying group in front of me, so needless to say, it was time for me to get the hell out of there, I mean I was traumatized enough! Yes, there are a lot of TVs and yes it is a good size BUT with the line, the kind of people and the loud house music pumping out of that place, I would not recommend it for seriously watching a game. I never actually made it in so maybe I'd give it a try on another night, but probably not :) Famous last words: as a bouncer at another Hoboken bar said, "I wouldn't wish anyone to have to go to Wicked Wolf." LMAO
(2)Rich P.
Saturday Night you can expect: A long line out front An extremely sticky floor Lines for men's and women's bathrooms Lot's of Whitney Houston Surprisingly attentive and accommodating bartenders Decidedly Jersey crowd. Not my ideal Saturday Night (a sports bar turned into a club) but I somehow had a really good time. Been there twice and had positive experience both times.
(3)Courtney D.
Great sports bar, spot for happy hour. TVs everywhere, nice open layout, and great location right along the Hoboken waterfront. I should warn you, however, try to go here on a Friday or Saturday night, after 10pm, and prepare to wait in a line around the block and then barely be able to move once you get in. If you like that kinda thing, knock yourself out, but I personally avoid that situation in Hoboken at all costs. A few of my friends won a Happy Hour deal here-- 2 hours of $3 drinks for you and your friends. Beer, wine, and well-drinks were included. We chose Friday from 7-9, perfect time to get a happy hour going. The pours were heavy and we were all feeling great, and I left with a $12 bar tab. Pretty sweet for a Friday evening in Hoboken. If it wasn't raining, I would have loved to sit outside along the water. Awesome views of the NYC skyline. My friends ordered food as well.... although I didn't indulge (hello....HEALTH week continues)... the chicken nachos looked absolutely amazing. A huge pile arrived with large chunks of chicken, and I was basically drooling, but concentrated on my vodka soda and pretended they weren't there. All in all, a great happy hour spot. Every once in a while there's a live band on the weekends as well, which is a fun night out if you don't mind the line or the crowds.
(4)Tonya T.
Came here around 9:30 on saturday nighy before ufc fights started. It was a good time come; we got a table and ordered food before it got crazy packed. We ordered drinks, food and a beer tower. Our super sweet waitress left around 10:30 and told us we would have to order drinks at the bar after, which was fine. This is when the night went bad! This place is packed and we stood in line behind some rather drunk girls being served shot upon shot, even though they were falling all over the place. When we finally got the bartenders attention we ordered another bud light tower. He simply shakes his head no and turns away to help other people...ummmm what does that mean? No beer towers? No bud light? Seriously just tell us so we can order something else!! Jared was the bartender, we had to ask the girls at coat check. Hes horrible and ill never be back here because of him. A lot of other packed places in hoboken to go that dont have rude bartenders.
(1)Jason M.
Eh, oh, bada bing bada boom. Jersey Shore, eat your friggin heart out. Why go all the way there when you can get that here, at the Wicked Wolf Tavern!!! I love this place. Solid 100% rowdy but classy Jersey crowd, to the core. Didn't see any meat or juice heads, but I went there in winter, so maybe that'll change when the weather gets warm. This place boast a tremendous micro brew selection. TVs galore, so never miss a sports match. Good looking crowd too, especially the scantily clad bartendresses. Bada bing bada boom, I love this place. Do it!
(3)John F.
I like it here. They have a ridiculous amount of TV's and their wings aren't bad (at 50 cents a pop, the price is right). The $12 beer towers are also a great value (we had Coors Light). While the wings are good, I had a wrap here a few months ago that was decent at best. If I were you, I would stick with wings and beer. As I said, the sheer amount of televisions in this place make it an excellent place to watch the game. They have nice, big tables, so coming here with a large group won't be a problem. Looking forward to coming back to watch the Giants.
(3)Rebecca P.
I came here with a friend on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in search of an outdoor venue to indulge in one of our favorite sunny weather pasttimes: day drinking. Situated close to the Hudson not too far from the PATH and Pier A, Wicked Wolf seemed like the perfect venue. One of my coworkers comes here quite frequently and often sees the Manzo boys (for you Real Housewives fans, apparently Thursday is your target night). However, we were quickly disappointed. For one, when we walked in, there was no one at the hostess stand. We took this as an invitation for self-seating, but were quickly corrected by a waitress. As she glanced over to see the hostess texting in a nearby booth, she agreed to clean a table and seat us. Good start (minus one). We got a table outside (plus one...we're even). However, we proceeded to sit. Then we sat a little longer. Then after several minutes, Mr. Dearth of Personality came to wait on us...let's just say it might have been one of the more painful social interactions I've had with a human (minus like 25 on the score card). To summarize in brief here, the service is atrocious. Our beers were cold, but took forever to come. The food, in their defense, was slightly better than we were expected given the odds, but this did little to remedy the fact the enjoyment factor had plummeted thanks to the poor service... The quest to find the venue for Operation Day Drinking in Hoboken forges on...
(2)George B.
After coming back to this bar time and time again I had to bump up my review. I've eaten here a few times and the food is always good. You won't find anything extravagant but who needs to, you're at a bar! A new thing Wicked Wolf is doing is giving away $2 Happy Hour events. These are AWESOME. Just beware that "$2 domestics" actually mean $2 cheap domestics. I hate when bars do that. You normally won't pay a cover but if a band is playing you will. Don't worry, the bands typically are worth the price of admission.
(4)Crystal H.
I like this place!! Good for a chill Place. Only one bad part is its beyond crowded. I turned around to see if my girls were behind me and i found out that a VERY TALL white man was trying to dance with me shaking his butt in my face. NOT COOL when im only 5'1 lol. Nice and Dark Great Music Good Drinks Oh and there is usually a line outside to get in at least there's no Entrance fee.
(4)Jami A.
Wicked is a fun place to Sunday Funday or happy hour. Sundays are absolutely incredible during football season. In between plays and games the DJ is always killing it keeping the crowd going. You feel like you're out on a Saturday night not binge drinking midday Sunday. Staffs always nice. Its a big space with a lot of windows so you don't feel like you're trapped in a dingy bar. My only complaint would be the food. Its sub par at best. Definitely a place Id go to for drinks and fun but not to enjoy a meal.
(2)Mike G.
Summary: A typical nice hoboken bar. Good beer, Ok food, Gets really crowded on weekends, but great weekday bar and fun trivia nights. I wanted to give it 3.5 star from a mixed experience. Overall most weekdays 4 stars. On weekends 3 I have been here numerous times over the past year on weekdays and weekends and its really two separate worlds. During the week its a fantastic bar. The service is good , its not too crowded always a place to sit down. The booth TVs are great for mid week college football games and bowl games around this time of year as well. The food comes out quick you can always get a drink , over all a great experience. I have especially enjoyed grabbing some friends for trivia nights there to have fun get some free swag and enjoy the drink and tower special they have constantly changing through the night. My only complaint there would be the rampant cheating with people on their smart phones in corners getting near perfect scores and winning trivia. If your in the middle of the bar its pretty obvious , but i see people sitting in the booths and the guy in the corner on their team trying to be all discrete about typing away on his smart phone for Wikipedia answers. Wish they would crack down on that harder. Weekends are another thing especially Sundays. The earliest football games arent so bad when they start , get in early grab a seat and enjoy the games. But as the day goes on it gets really packed to the point you can barely see around or hear. Saturdays nights are like this too packed in shoulder to shoulder with a line outside , they area you can dance is get so crowded you can barely move around. There is a line out the door and forget about getting a drink , unless your the stereotypical jersey Guido waving a 50 at the bar tended and constantly hollaring at them or a girl with their top popping out be prepared to sit there with cash in hand waiting to get a drink for 15 min or longer. My advice start going for your next drink when your about 50% through the one in hand lol.
(3)Meghan M.
Yup! As I expected, Wicked Wolf still kinda sucks... I was tasked with suggesting a bar in Hoboken where we could take an older out-of-town'er, eat, and watch football. I came up with a few but they opted for the WW, likely because it was down on the waterfront. I won't capture all of the boring details here but there's a few things that makes this place still lame: - Our waitress was clearly in trouble as the manager/hostess kept coming over to ask if she'd been by - It became relatively clear why our waitress was in trouble once she started serving us - Our tower of beer came with scalding hot glasses and the cup of ice I asked for try to rectify that situation (since the waitstaff didn't want to) came out after the beer was all gone - They are out of everything...If you're a sports bar, people will be drinking beer. Update your darn draft list. And another suggestion...don't have mushroom swiss burgers on the menu if you don't have any mushrooms - The volume (of either a game or music) in this place requires conversation to be screamed Bottom line? Sports bars are a dime a dozen in Hoboken. Go elsewhere.
(2)Lisa R.
Food was great... Went here with a Groupon voucher. However, the service was HORRENDOUS. The food runners would just throw your food on the table rudely. Our waitress was a space cadet. My meal was screwed up twice. Our bill... Well, we were charged for another table's drinks. The bill got fixed, then she used my card to pay another table's bill. Everything was fixed in the end... I didn't bother to speak with a manager. There was just a lot of unnecessary trouble to have a nice meal.
(2)Susie T.
Average food, decent prices. Good for special events -- like a football game -- but I would avoid this place on weekend nights. (WAY WAY WAY too crowded)
(3)Christina G.
I was here for a Halloween event. Staff were awesome and all dressed up. Great crowd and plenty of space inside. Good drinks. Typical bar food. I had a great time. I would definitely come back if I were in Hoboken.
(4)David C.
Went there on a Sunday late noon for a drink and some finger food. Con: ordered 12 piece wings, overcooked or precooked before and refried told the waitress Abby and she said" i don't cook the wings". Wings tasted like beef jerky, no more texture to the meat, no juice left. have to look for the waitress like looking for my kids Pro: good atmosphere inside and out, the food dropped it down to 2 star Conclusion: How can you screw wings up?
(2)Olivia R.
So I have always come here on weekends for a few brewskis but never tried the food. Okay, first off - this bar is an awesome spot on the weekend. Sometimes they have live bands, other times they have bumpin DJs, but it is always a good time & gets pretty packed. There's always dancing, as well as, tables to rest your dancin' shoes (: They show UFC fights so if you're a fan this is a good place to watch and drink -- but you won't be able to hear the commentary. Huge TV screens tho! Now the food... amazing! I had the Salmon Sliders - unbelievable. I've never had them before and they were really tasty and the salmon wasn't too dry or wild. My friend had the Buffalo Bites - really good & come as cute little cubes which were great for sharing. OH and did I mention the appetizers are 1/2 off during happy hour? Done deal. Definitely will come back for food, not just the booze. PS. They have outdoor seating and you have an incredible view of Midtown. Fantastic location.
(4)Michelle C.
I am a firm believer in second chances to food and in this case, I have. My friend and I came here for dinner twice and both times, *thumbs down.* Both food and service can be improved tremendously. With this said, this is more of a sports bar - you come in for drinks and tolerate the bar food b/c let's be honest, you have the munchies when you're drunk. Even as a sports bar, there are much better sports bars especially in Hoboken. This place doesn't live up to the Hoboken standard.
(2)Ashley C.
i have been to Wicked Wolf several times for all types of occasions. Birthdays, football Sunday's and happy hour. The food is decent and they offer good drink specials. They have over 25 tv's so its also a great place to watch sports. However the BIG problem with this location (hence the 2 stars) is the people who work here. I have never experience such terrible customer service then here. The bar is always understaffed so the wait for a drink is ridiculous. This wouldn't be such an issue if they were so rude. The hostess, bouncer, and management were just as rude. They were not accommodating and basically had a "if you don't like it, go elsewhere" attitude. While out for an birthday party on a Saturday night, 3 separate employees bumped into me while i was standing by the bar and spilled my drink. Not even an apology. I understand it is a bar and it does get crowded but this was completely unnecessary. Its a shame that this place has such terrible service as it is in a great location and could have the potential to stand out in Hoboken. As of right now there are other great sports bars in Hoboken so I wont waste my time here anymore.
(2)Frank A.
So I am updating my review. Previous I don't know what i was thinking. I guess I was caught up in the fact it was a new bar. I don't think i have ever ate one thing here that was tasty. Food is super lamo here. I tried to bring my friends here from out of town for football but could not see the games we needed form our spot. Its like yo could only see one or two games and had to move to see another team. Which is weird cause they boast about all their super hd tvs all over. I guess they don't know how to set them up.
(1)Jennifer G.
I'll give this place a two just because our server was nice. I went in for lunch and ordered the pretzel sticks and a black and blue salad, medium rare. The pretzel sticks didn't come out with the mustard, just a horrible cheese dip. When I got my salad, I looked at the steak a bit warily. It didn't look the right color (and I worked in a steakhouse all throughout college). The center wasn't pink, but it didn't look like it was because it was over cooked. I tasted a piece and almost gagged. The person I was with tasted it too and spit it out. The meat was bad--a weird grey color. I sent it back and just got a plain salad. The cook told her to tell us that I just didn't like the seasoning. No. That wasn't it. I love a well cooked, seasoned steak. I do not like to eat rotten meat. I will never go back. I should have gotten the wings apparently.
(2)A K.
We didn't have anything to eat but the cocktail seemed to contain a bit more alcohol than ones served at most places. Wait - now come to think of it, we DID eat. He had a panini with Portabella mushroom, spinach, goat cheese. I had a salad with slices of steak. They were very good. Steak came out as I asked for. They serve beer in a blender-like 'tower' (like mini keg) with a smaller tube which contains full of ice cubes in the middle of it so your beer won't become warm or watery. Some people must have seen it before but we had never seen it. They were celebrating "Christmas in July" with full Christmas decoration and wait staff was also dressed like Santa Claus. Situated by the Hudson River, right in between two pier-parks in Hoboken, overlooking lower Manhattan. Service was nice and very friendly.
(4)Imran M.
The food is decent. Good atmosphere. Good selection of beers which changes seasonally. Good, friendly service. Seems like a good place to just chill out and watch the game. During the week from time to time they have trivia night and karaoke which is always fun. This is certainly one of my go-to places in Hoboken.
(4)Cory S.
Good atmosphere and a good place to watch a game. The food was typical bar food, nothing to write home about, but it can hold its own. The bartender was great and was able to find me a logo'd glass to add to my collection. I'll swing by again.
(3)Allison M.
A frequent stop with friends - especially for happy hour! $3.00 wine and $5.00 apps...can't beat it! Good place to meet up and throw a few back...
(4)Alicia D.
We've been here twice now, once for a weekend night and once for trivia on Wednesdays. The DJ on the weekends was fantastic, playing real mashups and transitions and great songs not necessarily in the top 40s. The line to get in, like at most bars in Hoboken, was long and annoying, but once inside it didn't seem too crowded. Trivia night was lots of fun: cheap booze, fun prizes, and the food was standard bar fare. The questions were actually pretty hard, lots of trickery. They advertise that the trivia starts at 8:30, but it really started after 9. We loved that after trivia was over, they brought out board games for people to play. We stayed til after midnight playing Apples to Apples and finishing our free beer towers. If I lived in Hoboken, I'd make it a point to head here on trivia nights or the weekend.
(3)Kelly O.
I've visited several times and despite the beautiful view of the city, this place isn't inspired enough to provide an eating or drinking experience that befits the setting. 1. Mediocre food 2. Unreliable service, once fast but abrasive; another time completely ignored (during a happy hour); another time the server was very friendly. 3. Weird floor plan and lighting; something is just off about the mood of this place. It strives for pub-cozy but delivers generic. Of the three reasons listed above it's mostly the unreliable service that keeps me from returning. I can get pub food anytime from anywhere. I don't need to risk being ignored or rushed to score a burger or wrap.
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