Trinity Bar
Trinity Bar – 306 Sinatra Drive – Hoboken, NJ
Description – Restaurant – Irish/American/World cuisine, Bar & Lounge. Parkside /Waterside location. Trendy decor. Dinner price range $7 – $32. Entree price range $16-$24
Website – www.hobokentrinity.com
Address – 306 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Telephone – (201) 533-4446
Review: Trinity Hoboken – June 2006
7/23/2006:
We only had less than an hour for lunch, so Trinity was on the list next.
Arriving just after 12:00, we had our choice of seating outside. It quickly filled up since it was a perfect day. By 12:30 most of the outdoor seating had been taken.
Looking at the daily specials (and also reminding myself of my total BAN on bacon cheeseburgers), I made a decision to try the grilled chicken with broccoli and rice ($12). Little did I know it was based in a soy / chicken broth base. While rather flavorful, it was very salty. The chicken was prepared well, but my puffiness rating after the meal was 9/10.
My friends ordered the Seared Salmon ($9) and the Caesar Salad ($7).
She raved about the salmon dish. It was served over spinach and accompanied by a roasted tomato and based in a balsamic vinagrette. Perfect, yet not too heavy or over-filling.
The caesar salad was basic, served with shaved parmesan cheese and a giant baked parmesan crouton slab. She enjoyed this next-to-impossible to screw up dish. Seven bucks for a little iceberg lettuce and 1/2 ounce of cheese is a bit of a ripoff really. But enjoyable nonetheless.
Overall, the meal was without problems. We were in and out in 45 minutes, and our server was adequate.
Don’t forget, Trinity is one of the more hopping places in Hoboken these days, and is usually packed on the weekends. If you are planning on checking it out, get there a bit earlier than you normally would, or else you’ll probably not get a spot at the bar.
Enjoy!
Hoboken NJ
67 Responses to ** Trinity Bar **
March 2nd, 2008 |
I made the mistake of going to Trinity after the Hoboken Saint Patrick’s Day Parade yesterday. I call it a mistake because I had already been there once before and the staff was rude, and to my surprise, the staff yesterday was just as rude and lacking customer service skills.
They charged a $25 dollar cover just to stand in there place. They didn’t play any good music, they had no drink specials, and the staff was awful. I felt the staff was impolite and disrespectful to their patrons on a day that they could have been making their best tips. Real smart business tactics by the way. But then to top off the evening, I had the opportunity to have to deal with the bouncers and a man that called himself a “manager” and honestly I have never, EVER, had to deal with anyone so unpleasant. After seeing the “manager’s” business demeanor, it became obvious why the rest of the staff was just as unpleasant.
Overall, I have never seen a staff work so sloppy, be so unprepared, and just so rude to their patrons. All of the staff at Trinity needs to be fired or they need to be properly trained with customer service skills if they ever expect to be a long-standing business. I wish management luck in reforming their staff. And if I may offer my advice, start with the Saturday night “manager” if you want to get somewhere.
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March 6th, 2008 |
We had dinner at Trinity last night; it was rather enjoyable! We were in a bit of a hurry and the staff was very accommodating. We didn’t have time for appetizers or dessert, but the meals were excellent and timely! I would definitely recommend this establishment for dinner as well as drinks (great beer on tap).
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March 7th, 2008 |
In response to OllieJ who said:
you are an idiot, plain and simple, ive read your other reviews about various places in hoboken, trinity is one of the best run friendliest places in our city, the staff are probably the friendliest most pleasant people ive come across in the 14 years ive lived here, to pass judgement on a bar the day of the parade is just ridiculous, you need to get a life
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March 7th, 2008 |
Trinity, their staff and clientele are generally rude and obnoxious so…
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March 7th, 2008 |
In response to HomeTeam who said:
I have to agree…I stopped going there a while ago, and it’s too bad I live a block away and love the location.
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March 7th, 2008 |
In response to OllieJ who said:
ouch.. shoulda hopped over to quays instead. they had no cover that night (no drink specials either, but anyone who wanted to keep drinking that night should just punch their liver a few times instead
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March 7th, 2008 |
Has anyone been to Mile Square lately? It used to be one of my go-to places but I stopped going a couple years ago when the food and service took a nose dive. Any chance it’s improved at all? Considering when I walk by it seems to be pretty empty I doubt it but thought I’d ask.
BTW went to Trinity for brunch last weekend on a strong recommendation from friends and thought it was pretty good. They were specifically talking about the french toast but I got a burger, so the FT may in fact be outstanding, I have yet to try it. Service seemed a little slow but that may have been because I was starving.
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March 7th, 2008 |
In response to HomeTeam who said:
How the hell can you pass judgment on a restaurant/bar based on clientèle? Purely idiotic
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March 7th, 2008 |
In response to OllieJ who said:
You must have done something pretty impressive to have the “opportunity to have to deal with a bouncer…” and a manager…Oh wait… perhaps this is the “clientèle” Home team speaks of, now I see…
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March 7th, 2008 |
In response to K.Mason who said:
Uh…can you read?
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March 12th, 2008 |
In response to OllieJ who said:
Hey winesnob, I just wanted to let you know that…
1. I am not an idiot.. my opinion is just that.. MY OPINION. Just because I don’t agree with yours does not mean that I’m an idiot. Everyone has their own opinion. You don’t see me judging yours now do you? and
2. Thanks for doing your homework on me, very flattering…
3. I have been to Trinity TWICE! I mentioned that in my post, but I guess YOU didn’t pick that up. The first time I went there it was on a weekday when there was a small crowd and the staff was EXTREMELY RUDE that day too. (If you want details, just ask..) But I gave them the benefit of the doubt and gave them a second try. When I went back again, it was the Hoboken parade, yes it was a busier day, BUT they weren’t that packed around the time I was there. Honestly, I have never been at a place with an “UN-friendlier” staff. Their staff is incredibly rude and lacking basic customer service skills. And I don’t find anything wrong with coming on here to say that. That is one of the reasons why this website is up in the first place, Isn’t it?
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March 12th, 2008 |
you fail to mention that you were thrown out, and the reason why you were thrown out!
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March 12th, 2008 |
i have never been too impressed with the food at Trinity, which is unfortunate because the place is very pleasant. it’s large, airy, pleasantly furnished and on the waterfront. on the other hand i have gotten pretty loaded there and had a good time and have always had good service. but keep in mind i tip well and am very handsome. i tend to party with attractive people and others just seem to enjoy my company. so perhaps that’s why i get good service wherever i go. you guys probably suck as bar customers.
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March 12th, 2008 |
In response to strand tramp who said:
makes sense to me
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March 12th, 2008 |
In response to strand tramp who said:
Can’t believe i wasted 10 seconds of my life reading this post. Give me back my 10 seconds
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March 12th, 2008 |
learn from the Strand Tramp young grasshopper. i can put you on the path to enlightenment.
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March 18th, 2008 |
I visited Trinity on Saturday night. The food was great, I recommend the steak, but the service was poor. Our waitress couldn’t have been more than 15 years old. Normally, this wouldn’t bother me (at a diner), except she wouldn’t leave us alone. She was hovering over our table trying to take part in our conversation, ALL NIGHT. Sometimes i just like it when they take my order and go.
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March 18th, 2008 |
#53, that qualifies as sarcasm, right?
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March 19th, 2008 |
In response to OllieJ who said:
Your an idiot for paying 25 dollars to get into a bar in hoboken, to just stand there and drink beer. Sounds like fun.
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March 19th, 2008 |
In response to bsrm who said:
mile square has recently added to my shun list. besides a shitty meal, i received not once, but twice, the worst pint of guinness i have ever seen. it was more than half head! i can’t belive the barteneder let it go out, or that the waitress brought it. i returned it personally to th ebar the second time and just said it is unacceotable and got a bottle of something. there are just too many options in town to go out of my way for a shoddy time
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