Bice, West Orange

[suzz]

Anyone been to Bice in West Orange? Comments? Recommendations?

[Rosie]

It has a reputation as being a watering hole and pick up spot. I dined there once a few years ago and have never returned.

[RockADS21]

Part of the ownership are the owners of Frankin Steakhouse and Terrazza in Nutley...

[Wiener]

Makes perfect sense. In the window of the Franklin Steakhouse, there is a big advertisement for BICE. I did not get up close enough to read it , but definatley recall seeing it yesterday.

Steakhouse has not been too busy this past week. Have walked by each evening since last Thursday at around 7 and there were plenty of seats. Was surprised to see that. Hope it 's just the weather.

[tommy]

Part of the ownership are the owners of Frankin Steakhouse and Terrazza in Nutley...

indeed. and they apparently are planning on changing the name soon.

[Rosie]

Part of the ownership are the owners of Frankin Steakhouse and Terrazza in Nutley...

indeed. and they apparently are planning on changing the name soon.

To what?

[tommy]

To what?

dunno. i spoke with the owner's wife last night and she mentioned a name change, but i didn't pursue it.

[coughy]

Since we live in West Orange we were so excited when the place opened. We ate frequently at the restaurant that was on the property previous to Bice opening, Bel Mondo. They built a beautiful building. The bar is very nice, the dining room and the little private rooms off the main dining room are beautiful. Upstairs, the Cigar room is lovely. It is a great first date place because you can sit all evening. Unfortunately, the food is not so great. It is mediocre at best. Everytime we go there my husband asks why we went there again and how come we just didn't go to Primavera where the food is so much better.

[Rosie]

I like Stretches better than Bice. Try Corso 98 in Montclair (they should be reopening soon) or Bella Rosa on Rt. 10 in East Hanover. All BYO.