Adrienne’s 5-star review:
The Record Room is such a vibe!! if you're looking to visit soon, you better make a reservation on the Resy app!
I visited on a Saturday with my boyfriend as we were celebrating our anniversary. Trying to get a reservation on the weekend is difficult, but my tip would be to put your notifications on so you can be notified if any openings are available. Now when I say the reservations go quick, THEY GO QUICK. I had my notifications on for over a week and was able to reserve a table for 6 PM the day before. I would've loved a later reservation, but we were just excited that we got one in the first place. If you can't get a reservation, they also accept walk-ins so the earlier you arrive, there is more of a chance that you will be seated. If you arrive late without a reservation, you may be turned away at the door, so it is best to plan ahead. Table reservations are for 90 minutes. Once your time is up, you can hang out by the bar.
The Record Room is everything I thought it would be and more! You walk through the café and the host will walk you to your table. The menu has a couple of tasty drinks, along with cocktails and small bites. For our first drink, I ordered Can't Get Enough and my boyfriend ordered the Espresso Martini. Second round, Passion Whine and Guava Island. Third round, Dis Love and an Old Fashioned. Now, this is just us, but we like our drinks to have a little burn in them so you know there is alcohol. We could've added a teeny bit more alcohol but the drinks were tasty. Our favorite were the Dis Love and Old Fashioned because it was straight to the point. If you like drinks with less of a punch, I would definitely recommend the Espresso Martini, Passion Whine and Can't Get Enough.
Now the vibes... THE VIBES! The DJ's play all the R&B, afrobeats, hip hop records. To see everyone come together and vibe at a place like this made me feel at home. We need this in NJ for sure!
Here's some more deets... if you have a party of four or more, it's a private/guest list only events, or if your bill is over $100 they will add an automatic gratuity of 20%. Our bill came out to $120 for 6 drinks. If you don't plan on keeping your jacket on the entire night, they have a complementary coat check located within the café at check-in. And if you're looking for the dress code it's cute and casual.
I highly suggest the spot for date night, a night out with friends, or a celebration!