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F1RST

4.8 (586)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
112 Lincoln Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506

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F1RST

4.8
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Hawthorne

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Executive Chef/Owner Adam Weiss, known for his creative mix of unique flavors and textures artfully presents F1RST, an Eclectic American Fine Dining BYOB Restaurant on the Passaic-Bergen county border. Focusing on seasonal American Cuisine with a twist, Chef Adam Weiss is bringing his distinctive cooking style 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 with professional, friendly service welcoming all customers like members of the family.
F1RST has received 3.5 stars in October 2024 in NJ Monthly as “First Class Dining” as well as awarded Top 50 Best Restaurants 2026 August restaurant edition.
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, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at F1RST.

4.8

4.8
(586)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Contemporary American

  • Passaic

    Best Overall

  • Passaic

    Best Food

  • Passaic

    Best Service

  • Passaic

    Best Ambiance

  • Passaic

    Best Value

  • Passaic

    Innovative

  • Passaic

    Healthy

  • Passaic

    Neighborhood gem

  • Passaic

    Romantic

  • Passaic

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
F1RST is a culinary gem in Northern New Jersey, known for "creative and delicious" dishes crafted by Chef Adam. Guests rave about the "excellent atmosphere," "attentive service," and "exceptional food" that includes standout seasonal menus. With its cozy ambiance and BYOB policy, F1RST promises a "wonderful dining experience."
586 Reviews

  1. Steve

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the finest dining experiences I have experienced.

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  2. John Gold

    New York City15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. However, service was average, thereby reducing the overall experience somewhat.

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  3. John Gold

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time dining at First. We can’t wait to return. Everything was great.

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  4. Richard Gold

    New York City39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have always been blown away by the quality and creativity of the food here. Seasonal menus use a variety of different ingredients to give you a different perspective on all traditional dishes. If you haven't tried First do so and bring your favorite bottle of wine. It will be a great professional and delightful experience.

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  5. Susan Gold

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic!!! Food was beyond delicious!!! Can't wait to come back again!!!

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  6. Pat

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner in an excellent atmosphere . We will absolutely be back.

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  7. Terri Gold

    New York City71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Adam does it again with a fun Oktoberfest specials menu. The Butternut squash soup is sublime! The flavors are so perfectly blended and satisfying. I vote to keep this on the menu all winter. The pretzel crusted veal was also very delicious. Of course, always leave room for dessert.

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  8. Anthony

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was special. We were not rushed and the

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  9. Stephen Gold

    New Jersey62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love going here for dinner and we celebrated our wedding anniversary here recently. I think it's kind of quietly the best restaurant in Northern New Jersey. I feel that some other restaurants are a bit more "visible" but overall, they don't really compare to F1RST. The food preparation and presentation are first rate. The service is top notch, without being "too much". A meal here is a wonderful experience and we never leave disappointed. For a special occasion, a date or just a night out, this is the place to go. Lastly, I think you'll find one of the most reasonable values for what you get here at F1rst. You truly won't be sorry if decide to dine here.

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  10. Clifford Gold

    New York City90 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service , food , and ambiance were all excellent. See you soon. It's always great at First

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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, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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FAQs

Yes, F1RST's subdued lighting, intimate fireplace and many guests' anniversary and Valentine's visits make it a popular choice for a special evening.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing; many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries and date‑night visits to F1RST.

F1RST feels upscale and intimate, two uniquely decorated dining rooms with avant‑garde artwork, subdued lighting, soothing background piano music and an intimate fireplace create a warm, welcoming setting ideal for date nights and special occasions.

For a quieter visit, Tuesday can be a good pick; for a lively evening expect Saturdays, when the dining room often fills up later in the night.

Guests commonly describe the portions as generous, many mention sharing dishes and leaving with leftovers to take home.

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F1RST

4.8
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Hawthorne

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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