Ainsworth Hoboken

Great experience, awesome lunch menu.
Got 2 lovely shrimp tacos and a pretty large salad all for $ 12…
Awesome deal, and got to watch Portugal v Hungary and Iceland v Austria.
And i ordered lovely oysters on the half shell.
Great deal, great option for lunch
GREAT view!

Our first time at the Ainsworth in Hoboken was awesome! Food was amazing. Highly recommend the hangar steak burger. Soo good. Service was great as well! Our server Lindsay was fantastic. She was very attentive and extremely friendly! We will absolutely be back!

I came here for a relaxed work dinner with about 9 colleagues. I was not super impressed with the food here, but they did have a wide variety of fun burger combinations and definitely had space to accommodate a large group.
To start, we ordered a little of everything. The buffalo cauliflower was my favorite and if you ever come here, you have to try it! They also had really good tuna tartare, and the chips that they served it were killer too. As my main course, I had the burrata burger. It was only okay. The bottom of the burger was really soggy which made it hard to eat cleanly. The burrata itself was good, and I actually ended up eating just that and not the burger/​bun.
Half of the group ordered the mac and cheese burger, and they seemed overall happy with their choice but it was a bit heavy. Definitely has a fun bar vibe, and bar food. I just wasn’t impressed in the sit down dinner aspect of it but would come back to watch a game or grab a few drinks on a Sunday!

There is nothing better than having a delicious meal/​cocktail with a great view of NYC. Ainsworth offers that along with a fun ambiance. My bartender, Chanel suggested the crispy artichokes, the Mac and Cheeseburger and a Royale cocktail. She was on point with all. Great stop on Sinatra Drive.

I made a reservation on Open Table at 7:30am for 12:00 that afternoon, but I didn’t need it. All of the outdoor seating was occupied when I arrived, but since my friend wasn’t there yet I elected to wait for a table outside. The hostess was really sweet and accommodating; she said it might be 30 minutes for a table outside, but two actually became available within 10 minutes and because we had a stroller, she brought me outside to ask which table would be better for us, which was much appreciated.
I had a Bloody Mary with Absolute Peppar — it was pretty good. Fresh tasting.
I appreciate the bottled tap water at the table, so you don’t have to wait for your server for some more aqua, particularly because the service was extremely slow. The server would disappear for a longggg time, even after we placed an order for drinks (the drinks took excessively long to come out).
It’s true what the other reviews say about their fries– they are pretty good. They seem to be freshly cut and are crispy. The burger I had was just OK. I actually was slightly disappointed in the size — it barely covered the bun.
The spinach and artichoke dip, as well as the crispy artichokes, were both delicious appetizers. I would love the recipe for the dip because that’s exactly how I like it.
The prices were pretty reasonable — I believe our Bloody Marys and Mimosas were each under $ 7.

This place definitely needs a management change. It was clear that the marketing team was great. They hooked us in with a beautiful website, trendy offerings, gorgeous location. Unfortunately they oversold and undelivered on the product and service. Better prices then other Hoboken selections but the value for money is still lacking. Go down the street to any other restaurant instead.

Had been dying to come here with my husband for some time. The price we paid for dinner was ASTRONOMICAL. Look, the views of NYC are excellent and this place is prime Hoboken location, but if you’re looking for the skyline just take a walk along the pier. It’s free!
I ordered a burger which was an absolute mess and fell apart on me. The artichoke appetizer was great. The drinks were average. Service was awful. Really not much more to say except we will certainly not be back.

Service was good but disappointing food and drinks. Friends and I had tuna tartare, buffalo chicken tacos, Thai salad and chicken Cobb salad, which were all mediocre at best. Chicken seemed like it was from the Tyson prepackaged section at grocery store. Drinks were ok but were 75% solid ice cube and only filled ¾… A bad value. Wanted this to be good as I’ve enjoyed NYC locations but but don’t recommend.

First, definitely gotta give it up for their location! NYC skyline right across the street, and they have their doors and windows open for you to enjoy, with outside seatings also.
With that said, hubby and I went here for dinner on a Friday night. The wait for a table was super quick so we got seated right away. The place was big, not cramped however it was SUPER LOUD. It’s like NJ sports bar meets hipster Brooklyn type restaurant. Not a bad spot, atmosphere was good, great décor and setting.
I’m giving this a 4 star because of the loudness (couldn’t hear a single word the waiter was saying) AND it took about 40 mins to get our food! Not really great especially if you’re running out of appetizers and drinks are priced like NYC clubs (very pricey). We ordered oysters, burrata burger (working on summer body so Mac and cheese burger will have to wait), and fish tacos. All were great! Burger was seasoned well, super juicy, and done just perfect. Must say, a great combo for the burrata and roasted peppers. Fish tacos were fresh and decent portioned. My hubby was obsessed over their fries and saying how fresh the oysters were! Everything was well prepared, fresh, and well seasoned. We also ordered the Roosevelt and Old Fashion cocktails and they were delicious and strong!
Other than having to wait long for your food, I’d come back to try other things on the menu! Their bar started to get packed so it must be a good sign. Overall, a great restaurant for casual date night, dinner with groups, etc. the food makes up for the wait.

The Ainsworth definitely lives up to the hype for their Mac and Cheese burgers! The mac and cheese burger has a layer of fried mac and cheese, burger, and another scoop of gooey mac and cheese on top! It also comes with a pickle and fries. Their fries have got to be one of my favorite fries from a restaurant — it tasted amazing!
The waitress was great, however a tad bit slow but I went on a Saturday night. It was UFC Fight Night and they have a bunch of TVs scattered around the restaurant to accommodate for the fans. This is a great spot to watch all sporting events!
Overall, I had a great experience. Truly, that burger was so yummy! There are more locations in the city, so you don’t have to take a hike to Hoboken. The Ainsworth in Hoboken was right by the New York skyline but you can only see the view if you are seated outside!

The food and drinks may or may not be good here. It’s not that I didn’t have any, it’s just that the terrible service overshadowed everything else. I don’t know if they were understaffed or what but I really don’t care. It was just bad. I won’t be back and I definitely won’t recommend it to anyone.

My sisters and I stopped in here for lunch on a Friday. The place was pretty dead but we were there during that awkward time between lunch and dinner. We each went with a lunch special (half salad and half sandwich) for under $ 13.
My burger was simple, but good and I really enjoyed the kale Caesar salad. My sisters were happy with their shrimp tacos and BLT. The fries were very good too, but perhaps just a bit too salty.
Our server was also friendly and helpful, until we wanted the check, at which point he/​she was nowhere to be found.
My only gripe is that they should probably lower the cocktail prices during the day if they want to encourage people to order them. It’s kind of silly that one drink is more expensive than the whole lunch special.
Other than that, parking it what you’d expect. Hopefully you’re lucky enough to get a meter spot on Sinatra Drive.

The location is second to none. You are literally overlooking NYC and are about 20 feet from the Hudson River.
That being said the food is nothing to write home about. The burgers are ok with a few different choices but it is not the best burger I have had in Hoboken. The beer selection is ok as well. There are better places in Hoboken but there are also a lot worse ones.
They get extra points for having the windows open up so you can enjoy the nice weather.

The food here is a cut above the rest, much like the customer service. The Burgers are just pure insanity but the rest of the menu is just as good.
The Thai Kale Salad makes eating salads something you’ll look forward to.
The skirt steak over chorizo hash is pure joy.
They have the absolute creamiest and savory Mac and cheese.
And, do NOT leave without eating the brownie fudge sundae. I’m not so into sweets and this thing just really gets me going.
Enjoy

I came here on a Saturday night to meet some friends who were in town visiting! It was a great choice! For a Hoboken bar on a Saturday night it was crowded but not like we couldn’t share in conversation. They do not have bud light… And the bar tender was super slow and not very friendly…
I was excited to get a seat at the bar when we first arrived, but still waited 15 mins for a drink. Even when I would get to order multiple times she came back without one of drinks.
I enjoyed the ambiance and casualness of the place.

Came here at 10:15 on a Thursday and the kitchen was closed and they were pretty much closing up. When I called at 8 to find out what time they were going to serve until he told me 1130-​12. i would not have made the trek over and would have gone elsewhere.
When I walked in, the server pretty much avoided all eye contact and they were already stacking the chairs.
I have been to the Ainsworth in the city, both of them and they are by far better than this place. I am sorry to say this location does not embody anybody the key components that make the other locations successful.

A larger group of friends and I came in here for brunch today after hearing about it from some Hoboken locals. Unfortunately, this was not a stellar brunch experience. The menu was very small and there weren’t any drink specials. We ended up getting 4 liter type pitchers of mimosas, which alone was $ 80. With so few options, our table primarily ordered the chorizo eggs benedict, with the others getting the ham and cheese omelette and a cesar salad. It was OK, but really nothing to write home about for $ 15.
Service was OK as well. Our waitress was nice, but drinks came out slowly and we were given some dirty glasses with our drinks. Décor is also interesting to say the least. It has a cute, rustic vibe, but there are TVs everywhere, making it more like a sports bar vibe. For brunch, it just wasn’t really the spot we had in mind.
I’d be interested to see how their lunch/​dinner food is, but I won’t be back for brunch.

WHAT!
I was so surprised seeing this was a ³⁄₅. My boyfriend took me here for a quick lunch a few days ago and I am a picky picky girl. Our waitress was so so so sweet! I was having trouble deciding what to order and she recommended the mac and cheese burger! it was DELICIOUS. My boyfriend got some sort of chicken burger I can’t remember exactly but he also said it was delicious. I was really surprised with how good the food was. I definitely recommend !

Underwhelmed and overpriced. That sums up my first and likely last experience at the Ainsworth.
I enjoyed Little Town, I thought the food was good, but the service was always something to be desired. I will say our service at Ainsworth was very good but it can’t up the rating because of the food and prices. But the layout is basically little town but no skee ball and with more subway tile and a ton of TVs, per every downtown bar.
We came for a friends 30^th birthday party, there were a bunch of us so they made the b-​day party get a prix-​fixe menu. The menu was this for $ 30…shared appetizers and a choice of one burger. The burgers there run $ 15 so we were paying $ 15 for sub-​par app choices. The choices were Caesar salad, a veggie platter and a tiny spinach and artichoke dip. How do you expect 30 people to share Caesar salads (which were under-​dressed and not great)? The veggie platter was a few veggies thrown on a cutting board with a few dipping sauces and what I would describe as a hummus like substance. The spinach and artichoke dip lacked flavor it needed to be seasoned. And it was tiny. For that cost the veggie platter was just pitiful. So 1 star for apps.
I ordered the mac n’ cheese burger because of other reviews on here. Meh would be the best way to describe it. The mac n’ cheese was bland and flavorless and really added nothing to the burger. It was just an ok burger. I would never come here to spend 15 bucks on that burger. The fries however were good. For the $ 30 we paid we really got a few veggies and a meh burger. If you are going to force parties to have a prix-​fixe then step up what options are available. For 2 people with 4 beers it was $ 94. Not worth half that.
Our waitress was very good and very on the spot, but the food and price point was no good. I doubt I will return.

Pretty surprised how its been several weeks since this place opened and the service still hasn’t improved. The wait time between ordering and getting your meal is ridiculous.
I ordered the black and blue burger and oysters as a an app. The burger was alright but i wish it was seasoned more. The oysters were pretty good and really fresh. I don’t know if i’d go back again but would definitely check out the NYC location as I’ve heard great reviews.