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Verve Restaurant

18 East Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
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Ranked #15 of 24 restaurants in Somerville
3.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Price range: INR1,126 - INR1,407
Cuisines: French
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Between North Bridge and Grove Streets
Transit: Raritan River Line-- From New Brunswick NJ-- to Newark-- to NY
Description: Welcome to Verve Restaurant, where contemporary French infused New American food combines with artistic decor and ambience, giving genuine meaning to its namesake. Specializing in Prime steaks, Verve offers steak-house style sides and sauces for every taste. Also offered are carefully selected bistro wines from our cellar, European and domestic beers and fashionable martini's and cocktails. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, visit our Soho inspired upstairs lounge for cocktails, parties and special events or enjoy live eclectic music in our historic landmark bar, the very spot where the first drink was served in Somerville after Prohibition. Whether it's an intimate dinner, a casual evening, or a special occasion, Verve strives to make it a memorable experience. http://findsomerville.com/pub/listing/profile/6/Restaurants
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New Jersey
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
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Formerly a neighborhood bar,and a good one Verve is a great addition to the Somerville dining scene. This is a classy place for special occasions and just a night out. Rick, the owner is the quiniessential restrauntaeur,everywhere at once making all feel at home. When you go don't pass up going upstairs to the 2nd floor lounge...it's worth the climb More

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Central New Jersey
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

A local radio station was offering $50 gift certificates to select area restaurants for a price of $25. The gift certificates that did not sell were marked down, so my boyfriend and I purchased one to Verve for $11. We forgot to make a reservation but showed up around 9pm figuring we could still get a table, such was not... More

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nyc
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

Just finished dining at this restaurant- this would have been a fine night out if it wasn't for our waiter's ignorance when it came time for the check. We ordered just one glass of wine to go with my meal but the bill reflected 2. We just thought this was a simple oversight and asked the waiter to correct that.... More

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Princeton, NJ
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

Verve definately went down hill in the last few years. They do have good meat but prices are not cheap and we have had a few not so good meals here in the last few years. More

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New Jersey
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

I dined at Verve with a friend in early January 2012. It was a very warm January day- close to 60 degrees and the warm weather seemed to bring everyone out on Saturday night to the restaurants in Somerville. We originally wanted to eat seafood at McCormicks at the mall, but they had a 90 min wait so we decided... More

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Warren, New Jersey
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011
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people found this review helpful

I met 3 friends for lunch at Verve, in downtown Somerville. The staff was exceptionally gracious and courteous. While I was waiting for my friends to arrive, the bartender got me coffee--not just a cup, but a little pot. The food was outstanding. Good selection of appetizers, salads and entrees. Good choice of wines by the glass. I had the... More

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Pompano Beach, Florida
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Sat outside on a wonderful night downtown...food was excellent, menu was thoughtful, presentation was creative and appetizing, service was attentive, helpful, and knew the offerings, bartender was creative and provided insights into the drinks with his own creations, ambiance was pleasant and clean...well worth the price, the trip, and the time.... More

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South Brunswick, New Jersey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2010
1
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Very attentive service, great veggie napolian, and excellent bar service, a true cocktail worth the price, try the James Bond Martini, well worth it.....a treat for a special event, my husband and I enjoyed a nice anniversary dinner..... More

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New City
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2010

To begin with, my husband and I ordered a glass of wine each. The waiter suggested that we get a bottle of wine, instead. The bottle he suggested was $80.00, that turned my husband off immediately. The waiter was obnoxious, thought he was entertaining and also thought he was above us. I had the scallops, which was highly recommended, they... More

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New Jersey
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2009
2
people found this review helpful

This restaurant was a former speak-easy in the 20's! Easily the best food in Somerville area, little pricey but worth it. Discount the previous review. Check out the upstairs lounge/speak-easy, and downstairs wine cellar. More

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