Acclaimed North Jersey Restaurant Makes Big Change

NORTH JERSEY — A Zagat-rated brunch and dinner spot that opened in North Jersey in 1995 announced a major change this week.

Amanda's Restaurant in Hoboken will change owners.

Juan Mendoza, who owned the acclaimed restaurant with wife Juliet, said in a social media video on Thursday, "We are proud to announce that we will be passing the baton on to a new generation of owners, Travis and his wife Abigail from the Elysian Cafe."

Juan said he first worked at Amanda's for 10 years as a server, manager, and bartender, and became an owner ten years ago.

He said the acclaimed restaurant, which has been highly rated by Zagat, is keeping its name.

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The Elysian is another historic and popular spot on upper Washington Street. It's owned by Travis and Abigail Young.

"Our past 20 years here have been a true blessing," Mendoza said. "The biggest blessing has been our staff, and all of you, our customers."

Amanda's is named for the daughter of former co-owner David Roberts, who served as a councilman and mayor until 2009.

Amanda's is located at 908 Washington St., Hoboken.

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