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F1RST, Hawthorne, NJ

F1RST

4.8 (388)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
112 Lincoln Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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

F1RST's menu was last updated on 7/23/2023.

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What 388 people are saying

F1RST reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
F1RST offers an inviting atmosphere with "impeccable service" and dishes crafted by Chef Adam Weiss. Diners rave about the "creative menu," "excellent presentation," and "delicious" options like halibut and duck. The "friendly and professional" staff adds to the "wonderful dining experience," making this BYOB gem a must-visit.
388 Reviews

  1. Nancy VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. I can’t wait to go back and try more entrees. The gnocchi was delicious. The arctic char was perfectly cooked.

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  2. Bonnie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at F1rst. We will certainly be back. The appetizers were uniquely prepared and delicious. Our main courses arrived at our table hot and tasted delectable. The portions were quite generous, and we look forward to enjoying them as leftovers. Finally, the desserts were scrumptious. One of our party, even recognized the chocolate lava from the Culinary Institute. The hostess confirmed that the chef went to school there. Already looking forward to our next meal there.

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  3. Patricia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this restaurant. It was very inviting and nicely adorned. The food was wonderful and the menu have SEVERAL gluten free options including dessert. We had a duck entree and a halibut entree. Both were excellent. We also had the leak soup and a beet appetizer with hummus and quinoa. The service was absolutely impeccable and very friendly. We would without hesitation recommend dining at this upscale restaurant. Kudos to the chef owner and his staff.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Key West / Florida Keys1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time at the restaurant celebrating a birthday the presentation of the menu and the food this phenomenal Chef even came out to talk to us, will definitely go again

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  5. Terri VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Adam creates amazing dishes using the highest quality ingredients. The zucchini flowers were a special tonight and they did not disappoint. The halibut special was cooked to perfection. Desserts are always a must. The entire wait staff is professional and friendly. Vincent and Heddy are always delightful.

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  6. Nishan VIP

    New York City89 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit for all six of us and second great meal. Vincent was an excellent server as well. Chef Adam spoke with us for over 5 minutes. Definitely worth a trip for those that haven't been there. My wife could have made up her dinner with just appretizers they are so good.

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  7. Darren

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wow, first timer's here. Heard about this restaurant from a friend so we decided to try it out. It's a nicely decorated interior, pretty simple but pleasantly done. Our server Linda was wonderful... pleasant, helpful and very informative. She made our evening very special. From app's to dinner, every meal was exceptional. Each dish was carefully thought out ingredient and presentation wise. We all loved all our dishes and were extremely happy that we went there. It's not to often the owner/chef comes out to meet and talk to their clients but we had a chance to speak with him about his career and we talked about a few of his recipes. It's always amazing to talk to someone so passionate about their craft and we had fun talking to him about that. Can't say enough about this restaurant, please try it... you won't be disappointed, I highly recommend it.

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  8. Wade

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch food and staff! Always enjoy every experience here.

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  9. Terri VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner as always. The crab cake Oscar was delicious as was the halibut special and scallop paella . Chef Adam never disappoints!

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  10. John VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every course was absolutely delicious and everything was homemade and incredibly fresh. Chef Adam Weiss creates a wonderful menu where every dish hits the mark. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and provides just the right level of service. Great experience overall which I’d definitely recommend!

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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 388 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
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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