Within a beautiful atmosphere of well worn wood, brick and salvaged furnishings, you'll find great food, served by friendly, knowledgeable people. Skinner's Loft is a local spot with a cosmopolitan outlook, featuring fresh ingredients, eclectic dishes, craft beers and a variety of boutique wines and spirits.

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16 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

(16 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 16 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

(7)

3 stars

(2)

2 stars

(2)

1 star

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Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(11)
fit for foodies(8)
romantic(8)

special occasion(6)
good for groups(3)
great for lunch(3)

Skinner's Loft Reviews List

Review 1 for Skinner's Loft

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Don't know about the rest of the food but i ordered the salmon crusted lemon and it was horrible, worst salmon I've ever had.
everything about it was horrible, the drink were not the greatest either... I ordered a queen bee and a rhuby martini i barely drank them. Def wouldn't go back. However our waitress was very pleasant and the decor of the place was very nice, had a dim romantic setting. too bad the food was not the best."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 2 for Skinner's Loft

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Why go to Grove Park?

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/02/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"If you are looking for an interesting night out, venture to Skinner's Loft, which is just a short walk from the Grove Park PATH station. Our recent Thursday night was outstanding. Our Open Table reservation gained us a second floor window table which was quiet, and even romantic. Our waitress was prompt, helpful, and best of all, attentive but not obtrusive. The dinner menu listed many delicious sounding entrees, but we settled on a number of imaginative appetizers and small plates, which were all done very well. This turned out to be a great choice. Skinner's also has a wonderful cocktail, beer, and wine selection, so it's the complete package. Skinner's Loft is definitely a destination if you are looking for a memorable dining experience."

Dined on 5/02/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 3 for Skinner's Loft

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

very nice food

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4/27/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"cool ambiance and great food.
our waiter was a bit overwhelmed it seemed, but not
crazy bad just a bit slower than i would like"

Dined on 4/27/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 4 for Skinner's Loft

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4/27/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great Service, even better food."

Dined on 4/27/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 5 for Skinner's Loft

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I went here for my birthday

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/20/2013

2009

Dined on 04/20/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I went here for my birthday with three other friends. We were impressed from the beginning. The decor and atmosphere was great and we all talked about coming back again soon! Food was amazing and the service was fantastic!
Great place!"

Dined on 04/20/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 6 for Skinner's Loft

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

always consistent and delicious.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/18/2013

2010

Dined on 04/18/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"always consistent and delicious. Wonderful atmosphere. Can't wait for the rooftop to open."

Dined on 04/18/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 7 for Skinner's Loft

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Skinners Loft has become one

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2013

2006

Dined on 04/06/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Skinners Loft has become one of our favorites for girlfriends who live in the surrounding area.....it is in the middle for most of us. However, the music in the upstairs dining rooms IS MUCH TOO LOUD for a small space. I understand there is a bar area downstairs, but when people come in to dine (at prices that are not extremely high, but are not cheap either) then they should be able to hear each other speak.
We were disappointed since we like to come to Skinner Loft, but may need to choose a more conducive spot for conversation."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2006

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 8 for Skinner's Loft

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Cool place....great food....friendl

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2013

2007

Dined on 03/21/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Cool place....great food....friendly and welcoming staff.The rosemary bread was delicious and the menu was the perfect size."

Dined on 03/21/2013

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 9 for Skinner's Loft

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Used OpenTable to make a reservatio

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2013

2013

Dined on 02/24/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Used OpenTable to make a reservation. When we arrived upstairs were finally seated, we were surprised to have the best table in the house: right in front of the lit fireplace, the only table for 2 in front of the large windows overlooking Newark Avenue. Ambiance was outstanding. Rustic, fancy, and romantic all at once. Had 2 delicious cocktails called the "Sixth Borough" which takes a poke at Jersey City's old boast of being so. I ordered the NY Strip Steak. Medium. It was average, but what I would expect from a pub/restaurant that doesn't necessarily specialize in steak-fare exclusively. UNfortunately, service was just alright. The older waitress was obviously having a bad night, but got our food quickly."

Dined on 02/24/2013

2013

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Review 10 for Skinner's Loft

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice, relaxed atmosphere.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/10/2013

2010

Dined on 02/10/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Nice, relaxed atmosphere. Service was timely, but not rushed. The food was really tasty and reasonably priced. Would recommend."

Dined on 02/10/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 11 for Skinner's Loft

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I found the Skinners Loft

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2013

2012

Dined on 02/09/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I found the Skinners Loft on Trip Advisor as we were staying in Jersey City and wanted to eat locally. The atmosphere was fabulous with great jaz style music in the background giving the place a lively ambiance.Food was lovely and plentiful and the staff were very friendly. Would recommend and return! Was there for my Birthday and the waitress brought out a lovely celebration candle with sparklers - what a nice touch on our first visit."

Dined on 02/09/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Skinner's Loft

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