NICO Kitchen + Bar

Appetizers were good, the asparagus was the best. For the main courses the duck had a great flavor but could have been a bit more tender. The couscous with the demi glace was tasty. The Branzino was very good. The first two courses came out to the table fairly quickly however, the desserts took awhile. All in all not bad.

Pricey, but delicious. Clean and rarely busy except show nights at NJPAC. plenty of parking, safe and we'll lit.

I can't shake it. I feel like someone stole my wallet. Went to Bill Burr show at the NJ Pac. Had reservations with my wife and 4 sons before the show. I should have realized something was wrong as the show was sold out, but the restaurant was almost empty!
So here's what you get. Cocktails are priced higher than the hottest restaurants in NYC, and they are measured ( so bring a flask or be prepared for a liquor bill that's higher than your mortgage payment)
Prefix menu that's so limiting. Pick your appetizer? Sad that the most exciting thing is grilled asparagus!!! Or try the shrimp cerviche which is served in this huge white plate that houses a half of one piece of shrimp cut into tiny, tiny pieces, sprinkled with POPCORN!!
Main course- Lots of luck. Pasta, 2 of my sons ordered and sent it back. Hanger steak? Im still chewing it the morning after.
Pick a desert. House special is Bombosso or something like that. What is it? Dunkin munchkins with chocolate sauce!!
Check please- How much? $525 for the 6 of us and we could not wait for the show to end so we could go get something to eat. The pizza we got on the way home blew away anything on that menu!!.
Oh, the bread is decent.
The chef owner, Ryan is a pro!! What a waste of talent in this overpriced, disappointment of a "high end " restaurant!!!! NEVER , NEVER AGAIN!!
Btw, google does not let you post a review with at least giving 1 star, so don't be fooled. I would give it minus 5 stars if I could.
I'm not a review person, but could not wait to get up this morning to tell the world what a disgusting rip off this place is!!

Conveniently located restaurant near NJPAC, with the looks and pomp of a fine dining restaurant, however, the food does not dazzle. 4 Stars for atmosphere, mood and formality. 3 Stars for the food - the part that really matters! $$-$$$

Went 3/18/16 Pre-fixe Menu. Not great. The Portions were small, the appetizer was miniscule, and the Main course consisted of 2 pieces of Duck about an 1 1/4 wide and 5" long. My chief complaint was the Duck was barely warm when it was served and once again we had to wait 8-10 minutes for our Wine which we asked to be served with dinner, which is the same problem we had last time we were there.
They made the Wine complementary which was the right thing to do.
But all said and done, I would sooner pay more and get a meal I can enjoy , and gladly pay for my wine and have served on time with Hot food.