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F1RST, Hawthorne, NJ

F1RST

4.8
4.8
351 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Excited to be opening his "F1RST" restaurant, Award winning Executive Chef/Owner Adam Weiss who is known for his creative mix of unique flavors, textures, and artful presentation will be opening F1RST, an Eclectic American Fine Dining BYOB Restaurant. Focusing on seasonal American Cuisine with a twist, Chef Adam Weiss is bringing his distinctive cooking to Northern New Jersey.
Diners will delight in the two uniquely decorated dining rooms that are upscale and trendy with avant garde artwork, subdued lighting, soothing background music, and an intimate fireplace.
Our mission is to create a memorable dining experience for all who join us. We look forward to serving you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 830-2119
  • Website
    http://www.firstrestaurantnj.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Weiss
  • Location
    112 Lincoln Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
  • Neighborhood
    Hawthorne
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Loretto Avenue.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Contemporary American

  • Passaic

    Best Overall

  • Passaic

    Best Food

  • Passaic

    Best Service

  • Passaic

    Best Ambiance

  • Passaic

    Best Value

  • Passaic

    Healthy

  • Passaic

    Neighborhood gem

  • Passaic

    Romantic

  • Passaic

    Good for special occasions

  • Passaic

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
F1RST delights diners with "outstanding food" and an inviting atmosphere. Chef Adam's "creative combinations" and "amazing specials" receive high praise. The staff, including the "wonderful hostess" Hedy, provides "attentive" and "friendly" service. The BYOB option and diverse menu enhance its appeal, making it a must-visit destination.

351 Reviews

  1. Butch

    VIP

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful from the service to the food was simply wonderful! We will all be back for sure

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  2. Robin

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm, welcome hospitality Vincent is an engaging and knowledgeable server

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  3. paula

    VIP

    New York City

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden gem of mind blowing food Foie gras sublime tuna tartar excellent people raved about lobster bisque poured over lobster salad Every dish fantastic Byob Easy parking

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  4. Marian

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a really great dinner here last night. The food was excellent and the service and ambiance all wonderful!

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  5. Don

    VIP

    New York City

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience…. Creative menu, excellent service, wonderful ambiance… A bit pricey but worth it given the high quality of items served and the well thought out decor and overall ambiance…

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  6. Doreen

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    63 reviews

    3.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good however, the table service was very slow. Took way too long for the appetizer and entree to be served

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  7. Mandy

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and we can’t wait to come back!

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  8. Joseph

    New York City

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice choices for this Prix Fixe menu, good taste. Not rushed

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  9. Annette

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I celebrated Valentines The food was fabulous and delicious. Usually food quality is diminished on holidays such as Valentines. This was not the case. The food was excellent. Looking forward to our next reservation at F1rst

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  10. Heidi

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb dining experience! Chef Adam offered a spectacular prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day. And excellent service by Hedy, Vincent and staff.

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FAQs

F1RST offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 830-2119.

F1RST is rated 4.8 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for F1RST

112 Lincoln Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Loretto Avenue.
  • Neighborhood
    Hawthorne
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Weiss
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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