Lau's Wine Bar & Restaurant – Chinese
Lau’s Wine Bar & Restaurant reimagines the classic Chinese dining experience, blending the high-energy heat of the wok with the refined, candlelit intimacy of a modern wine cellar. Fragrant clouds of ginger and star anise drift through the air as guests pair bold, umami-rich flavors with unexpected vintages, creating a sophisticated sanctuary where time-honored tradition and contemporary viticulture harmoniously collide.
6913 Park Avenue, Guttenberg, NJ 07093 +1-201 869 4441 http://lauswinebarmenu.com/Rating: 4.2/5 (81 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, low-sodium, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, gerd, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, detox, low-fodmap, zone, tlc, aip, carnivore, volumetrics, renal, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise the delicious food and attentive service at this spot, highlighting standout dishes like the fantastic churrasco bowl, Lau's tostones with multiple toppings, and yummy yuca fries with parmesan and "pink" dipping sauce. While guests appreciate the relaxing atmosphere and options for outdoor seating, some note the wood-paneled dining room can feel a bit dark. Reviewers celebrate the excellent customer service, including free delivery, though a few caution to double-check online menu pricing against the final bill.
Menu
Tapas - Appetizers
Small plates and starters
- CEVICHE MIXTO - $15: The healthy alternative. Fish, shrimp and calamari marinated in fresh lemon juice. Served chilled with red onions & cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- LAU'S FRIES - $6: Fresh cut potatoes fries garnished with garlic & Parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- GARLIC PARMESAN YUCA - $7: Fried yuca garnished with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- GUAKKA - $8: Fresh made guacamole served with homemade plantain chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- CALAMARES FRITOS - $10: Crispy fried calamari, served with homemade pink sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- CAMARONES AL AJILLO - $13: Fresh shrimp lightly sauteed and finished in garlic butter sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- WINGS - $10: Fresh baked buffalo style or BBQ chicken wings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- LAU'S TOSTONES - $10: Crispy flat tostones served with bruschetta, guacamole, crab dip & sour cream. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- PICADITA LAU'S - $12: Fried pork, Spanish sausage and fried calamari. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- RUBBEN SEAFOOD - $17: Fresh calamari, shrimp and mussels in creamy mushroom sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- BUFFALO CHICHARRON - $10: Crispy pork pieces, yellow potatoes and plantain chips, all spiced with buffalo sauce. Ask for BBQ chicharron. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo
Salads
Fresh bowl salads with cilantro lime rice
- CHURRASCO BOWL SALAD - $17: Combination of cilantro lime rice on the bottom, then mixed salad with tomatoes, onions, sweet corn, plantain chips and house dressing, topped with avocado and grilled skirt steak. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- CHICKEN BOWL SALAD - $14: A combination of cilantro lime rice on the bottom, then mixed salad, tomatoes, sweet corn, onions, plantain chips and house dressing, topped with avocado and grilled chicken breast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- CHARBROILED SHRIMP BOWL SALAD - $17: A combination of cilantro lime rice on the bottom, then mixed salad, sweet corn, onions, tomatoes, plantain chips and house dressing topped with avocado and charbroiled jumbo shrimp. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- BBQ SALMON BOWL SALAD - $18: A combination of cilantro lime rice on the bottom, then mixed salad, sweet corn, onions, tomatoes, plantain chips and house dressing. Topped with avocado and BBQ salmon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Entrees - Beef & Pork
Traditional Peruvian and Colombian meat dishes
- BEEF LOMITO SALTADO - $17: THE BEST OF PERUVIAN RECIPE. Sauteed beef strip loin mixed with onions, diced tomatoes & potato fries, garnished with cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- PAISA CHURRASCO BANDEJA PAISA - $25: The Colombian signature dish. Rice, sweet plantain, beans, fried egg, fried pork belly, pork sausage, avocado and skirt steak. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- RIBE EYE - $20: A lean and tender charbroiled RIB EYE steak. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- PICADA COLOMBIANA - $28: Traditional Colombian platter of mixed meats. Consisting of bite sized spare ribs, chorizo, chicharron, Blood sausage, fried cassava and crispy plantain chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- BISTEK ENCEBOLLADO - $15: Tender sirloin steak grilled then topped. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- PREMIUM VEAL BURGER - $15: Fresh ground veal, topped with Gouda & mozzarella cheese and fresh marinara sauce. Served with homemade potato fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- CHURRASCO - $25: Grilled 14 oz skirt steak served with choice of 2 sides. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- CHULETA PARRILA - $15: Tender grilled pork chops lightly seasoned. Topped with sauteed onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
Entrees - Chicken
Fresh chicken breast preparations
- CHICKEN PECHUGA AL LIMON - $15: Fresh chicken breast make in light butter lemon sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- PECHUGA AL LA PARRILLA - $15: Fresh grilled chicken breast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- POLLO EN CHAMPINONES - $16: Lightly battered & fried chicken breast in a creamy mushroom sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Entrees - Seafood
Fresh fish and shellfish dishes
- GRILLED TILAPIA FILET - $17: ECUADORIAN fresh grilled Tilapia filet, served over quinoa salad & crispy flat yuca. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- LAU'S SALMON - $20: Fresh grilled salmon served in a bed of sauteed Italian vegetables and tostones. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA - $18: From Louisiana. Cajun style seafood rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- ARROZ CON CAMARONES - $18: Fresh shrimp sauteed and finished in a garlic Butter sauce mixed with yellow rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- FILETE CON MARISCOS - $20: Fresh bassa fish fillet served under A mix of seafood covered in a white wine sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
Side Orders
Accompaniments for your meal
- WHITE RICE - $3: Side of white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- SWEET PLANTAIN - $3: Side of sweet plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- YUCA FRITA - $4: Side of fried yuca Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- RED BEANS - $3: Side of red beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- STEAMED VEGETABLES - $4: Side of steamed vegetables Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- TOSTONES - $3: Side of crispy fried green plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- FRENCH FRIES - $3: Side of potato fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- HOUSE SALAD - $4: Side house salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Candida
Specials
Daily rotating specials
- DAILY SPECIAL (6:00 PM - 2:00 AM) - $11: The food varies from day to day.
- DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM) - $9.5: The food varies from day to day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lau's Wine Bar & Restaurant
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the churrasco bowl salad, Lau's tostones with multiple toppings, and garlic parmesan yuca with pink dipping sauce.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Supported diets include keto, gluten-free, vegan, and paleo, featuring dishes like rib eye, tostones, camarones al ajillo, and garlic parmesan yuca.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu offers 42 dietary categories including keto and vegan, featuring dishes like Camarones al Ajillo, Rib Eye, and wings.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and outdoor seating while pairing wine with standout dishes like the churrasco bowl and Lau's tostones.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners praise the delicious food and attentive service with a 4.2/5 rating, though some find the wood-paneled dining room dark.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Lau’s uniquely combines high-energy Chinese wok cooking with a candlelit wine cellar atmosphere and over forty specialized diet-specific menu options.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This moderate ($$) Chinese restaurant stands out with a 4.2/5 rating by pairing wok-fired flavors with wine and Latin-fusion dishes.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- This 4.2/5 rated Chinese restaurant features a candlelit atmosphere with standout dishes like churrasco bowls, tostones, and parmesan yuca fries.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided data does not include a physical address, but the restaurant's information can be found at http://lauswinebarmenu.com/.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Lau’s offers a relaxing, sophisticated atmosphere with candlelit wine cellar intimacy, a dark wood-paneled dining room, and outdoor seating options.
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