Sear House Grill in Little Falls, N.J. is an Italian restaurant that feels more like an old fashioned American steakhouse. The interior is nicely appointed with a cozy ambiance perfect for intimate, celebratory or business dining experiences. Sear’s menu offers generous food selections in all (entree) categories. For starters the fried calamari was delicious, served piping hot, crispy and golden—accompanied by a zesty fresh tomato sauce. The baked clams, however, were so-so and a bit greasy for my taste. The buffalo mozzarella caprese (tomato and mozzarella), on the other hand, was refreshing and delicious. A few other starter offerings were: crab cakes with a meyer thyme aioli sauce, tuna tartare, lobster bisque, onion soup, shrimp cocktail, and portobello mushrooms.
As its name suggests, Sear House Grill’s mission is primarily centered around grilling meat, though not limited to it. They serve 28 Day Dry Aged USA Prime beef. Dry aging beef is a process that permits only higher grades of beef (with evenly distributed fat content) to “age” in a refrigerator that softens the tendons and evaporates moisture from muscle, producing gr
eater concentrations of beef flavor, taste, and tenderness.
Both my friend Lou and I ordered the Porterhouse for two, a whopping 48oz slab of aged perfection. It was more than enough to consume in one sitting, unless you’ve got a body builder’s appetite. For the side dish we chose creamed spinach and I washed everything down with an Irish coffee. The spinach was not as flavorful as we would have liked, though the coffee was full-bodied and satisfying. The service was decent. There were enough leftovers for both of us to take home. We skipped dessert, though if I had the space there was plenty to choose from; chocolate mousse cake, tiramisu, apple strudel, various ice creams and sorbets. Perhaps next visit.
Sear House Grill is noteworthy because they deliver quality food at a reduced price. The restaurant is stylishly appointed with warm and friendly servers. The dining here will be worth your while. Within earshot of the Willowbrook Shopping Mall (in Wayne) the town of Little Falls has this real dining gem in its midst attracting discriminating palates.
Located at 1 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, N.J. Reservations suggested. To contact call (973) 785-4225. Arrive early and enjoy an aperitif at the bar even before your table is ready. Happy Holidays and
Bon Appetite,
Mo & Lou