Taboo

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

Linden location is a non-starter.

The location in Linden, NJ is a major turnoff, and the lack of luxury and amenities makes it feel like a dingy dive bar. Parking is a hassle, too. If you're looking for a high-end experience, keep looking.

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

Expect zero effort from staff.

The staff at Taboo seems completely disinterested in providing any kind of service. Forget about respect, safety, or cleanliness – it's all an afterthought. Don't expect to be treated like a human being.

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

Terrible drinks and food at any price.

The food and drinks at Taboo are an insult at any price. The quality is subpar, and the prices are outrageous. Save your money and eat elsewhere. At least they have a decent selection of cigars and hookah.

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

Dancers are the only redeeming quality.

Despite the overall mediocrity of Taboo, the dancers are actually pretty great. They're talented, attractive, and interactive. If you're looking for a good time on the floor, Taboo might be worth a visit – but don't expect much else to impress.

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

Tap any dimension's own info icon to see which sub-metrics feed into it.

Taboo is a complete letdown.

Taboo falls flat in every department, making it a total waste of time. Even the dancers can't save it. Unless you're desperate, avoid this place.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.