50 Best Bar & Grill near Bergenfield

“They serve the best tasting Filipino food I have tasted. My husband and I compared them to 4 other Filipino restaurants. We brought my mother and father-in-law here 3/17 and they APPROVE! She is kapampangan so she cooks very well! Their food here taste like her cooking. We highly recommend crispy pata, Kare-kare, bulalo, pakbet, pancit bihon and egg rolls! Been here 3x (January, Feb and March 2024).“

“Went there on a Friday night. It took a little while for us to be seated. But once we got seated, our waiter was very attentive and courteous. The food was great and so were the drinks. We had lobster spaghetti and shrimp & crab ravioli. For the drink, i had the gold digger cocktail. It's a lychee martini, ifykyk. The DJ was a vibe. They played afrobeat, R&B/hip-hop, reggae, and Spanish music. It's very loud in there, not a place for convo, but more for turning up. Definitely will be coming back.“

“Great food y great drink and great service by Lucy I definitely recommend this place“

“Legendary place to be seen and a party spot for generations“

“Today we had the pleasure of dining at Blue 42 Restaurant and Bar, located at 158 Market St, Elmwood Park, NJ, and I must say it was a delightful experience. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The security staff were particularly friendly and helpful, ensuring we felt comfortable and safe throughout our visit.
While our order did take a little longer to arrive than expected, it was truly worth the wait. Each dish we ordered was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The attention to detail in the preparation was evident, and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. It’s clear that the chefs at Blue 42 take pride in their culinary creations.
We ended up spending a total of $78, including tips, and I felt that the quality of the food and the overall dining experience justified every penny. The combination of great service and delicious meals makes Blue 42 a restaurant I would happily recommend to others.
If you're in the area and looking for a place to enjoy a meal, I highly encourage you to check out Blue 42. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Great place sports plenty tvs good service“

“Good food and cocktails, friendly service, festive environment.“

“I love a good wine with my meal. That being said outside of a high end restraunt I have been no place in the area where the house sommelier picks the selection of wine like Saints and Scholars. You would have to buy a bottle if even then to get the quality of their house serve alone. I could write a book on the menu, not a bad choice to be found, but I will stop here. If you adore a good glass with a beautiful dinner/ brunch with exceptional service. Look no further.“

“I was renovating my house over the summer and my kitchen was out of commission for four months. We ate lunch here practically the entire time. I NEVER had a bad dish! The staff is friendly, the place is clean and the food is AMAZING! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Excelente!!
⭐ I love this bar! ⭐ It’s super close to me, and they have 🎱 pool table, 🎲 board games, 🎯 darts, and comfy seating—even a 🛋️ sofa-style chair where I can lie back, relax, and put my feet up after a long day. 🍹 The bar has two distinct areas for drinking, which I find special:

✅ At the entrance, there’s a quiet, relaxed space perfect for unwinding. Here, Sam, one of the bartenders, provides excellent service. He’s usually there on Fridays, and his good vibes and kindness really stand out. Thanks, Sam! 🙌

✅ In the back, there’s a livelier atmosphere where they host 🎤 karaoke events, 🎭 stand-up comedy, and 🎂 birthday parties. There's also a 🎶 music machine to play your favorite songs and the 🎱 pool table for some fun. In this area, Carlos, the bartender, is always working with some girls, making sure everyone’s having a great time and keeping the party vibe alive. Thanks, Carlos! 🍻

🎙️ Tuesday nights are for Open Mic/Stand-up Comedy, and Wednesdays are Karaoke Night. The place has a great vibe and a chill, welcoming atmosphere. 🎉

Long story short: Whether you’re in the mood to relax or party—whatever your vibe is—this is the place to be! 📺 I also noticed they have TVs, but I’m not sure if they show ⚽ soccer games. I’ll ask next time. 🙏

Special shoutout to the owner, Alfred, who always makes sure I have free popcorn when I’m there! 🍿 ⭐ Five stars from me for Teddy Bar! ⭐“

“The patrons and the staff are very friendly and I had a great time!“

“Great lamb burger and codfish po boy! Delicious pumpkin ale. Nice server. Highly recommend.“

“Came on a Friday evening. The food and service were good. The DJ was spinning good R&B. The restaurant is small and a little unorganized when it comes to waiting for a table. I get that it's a neighborhood spot, and everyone knows each other, but if it's a restaurant, treat it like one. If it's a lounge, change it to a lounge and not a restaurant.“

“This cozy restaurant has left me with the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious food. It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming.“

“Always one of places to hit when I am back in North Jersey“

“A great Korean fusion bar in the neighborhood that's passionate about good food!
I had a buddy over from Michigan who did not mind the snow, so with wife, we went to eat through snow BLIZZARD to JJ Dak Sunday evening as they were open. Inside was chic and cozy as I expected, and we were led to a rather smallish dining room on the side of first floor. Center area was for the bar. I've wanted to try JJ Dak for a while now, so we ordered up w/ pleasant server who explained the menu for us.
I. ATMOSPHERE (4/5) - Great vibe! Dimly lit with thoughtful biergarten style decorations galore, it felt warm, cozy yet stylish. Good for dates & drinks with buddies.
II. FOOD (4/5)
Squid Fries ($14, APP, 5/5) - Hands down the best food of the visit. Fresh squid w/ full flavor in light seasoned batter with mouthwatering ponzu mayo dip. Say whaaat? Wonderful with beer. We wanted to order one more if not for entree coming!
Fried Oysters ($??, APP, 3/5) - It was a special item, but unfortunately this was nothing special. Shouldn't have ordered, as it was prob to get rid of fresh oysters getting old (not on the menu). It wasn't like not fresh or anything but taste was just okay.
Nuroongji Dak ($45, ENTREE, 4/5) - This famous dish didn't disappoint! They lit it on fire for a show & added flame taste, and the dish was sizzling hot. Flavor was pretty good, though some parts of chicken wasn't seasoned through. But they give you 3 dipping sauces (honey mustard was my favorite!) for that so that's OK. This dish really felt like a treasure hunt for the 3 of us as we kept poking around and finding different ingredients. I wished that there was still a unifying sauce of some kind as meat felt a bit dry at times and variety of ingredients kinda floating on their own a bit. Maybe a splash of soya-butter? Nonetheless, this was really enjoyable to eat - we loved the cauliflower and the burnt rice (which we diligently scraped off the pan) on the bottom.
III. SERVICE (5/5) - Very attentive, on a Sunday evening blizzard night! Later they did get busy (it's like we brought the town here cuz adventurous and half-crazy people kept showing up in pairs through the blizzard to eat in. Was a bit funny)

I'm a fan of this place - especially for a drink w/ buddies I can't think of a more deserving place to go to in town atm than JJ Dak! I'll be back to try many other interesting menu items in the near future!

Parking: Free lot is tiny. Street parking galore but paid. Nearby mall parking (of other businesses) but they may ticket you during busy hours.“

“Such a fantastic place to see live entertainment. The staff is always on point getting the drinks over the bar no matter how crowded the venue is. The food is fantastic and management treat you like family. 👊💥🏴‍☠️“

“For my Rockland friends, I highly recommend Roost. It was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. Every course was amazing with great presentation and great service. Can’t say enough how much I enjoyed it.“

“Great service! You wouldn’t know they were short staffed.“

“Great place to get with friends“

“Love the great service . The place is clean and I love their patio seating . The food is delicious and reasonably priced. Highly recommend“

“Good Food. Beer too! Yum yum yum yum yum yum“

“Want to have a good food, drinks and vibes with great service. Well look no further, this is the spot right here. One of my favorite go to spot. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. Check them out.“

“Went to Dog house yesterday. Found out the chef left. 😩 Food definately proved it. used to Love the cheesecake sandwich, but not today. Way too much Wostishire that overpowered the sandwich and steak sliced too thick. Very disappointed! And the very young bartender was very disappointing also. only 6 people there and not very responsive or knowledgeable!“

“The food was great for the most part. Nice selection, although the fried chicken in my salad was quite dry. Apps were out quick and the wings were delicious! The chicken and waffles were delicious, half of our party ordered them! It was quite empty when we were there. I'd go back for sure!“

“I started in the post office in 1979 and started going to Glackens luvv 💓 the people and my friend Patrick who also worked there WILL DEFINITELY MISS them“

“Decor? Good. Food? Good. Drinks? Gooood.“

“Great home town bar. Good food. Good people.“

“Great bar, large selection of whisky with some of the coolest staff you’ll meet! Great upper west bar! Also the burger deal is unbeatable and for desert the friendly and knowledgeable bar staff will help you pick out a whisky. This bar is
Unbeatable!“

“The best place on the west“

“Fantastic burgers and drinks! The service was great, everyone was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.“

“Food was great drinks also service on point“

“My brother & I went last Wednesday evening to celebrate my birthday. Our server was so wonderful ( & I am so sorry I do not know her name!!). I had a shell steak ( took a chance) that was amazing! Arrived at our table a sizzling 1 1/2 thick thing of beauty with a massive baked potato and veggies. Exactly as I ordered. The soda bread was warm & fresh. My brother could barely finish his burger that had to be at least a half pound of meat, perfectly cooked. Even the coffee was delicious. We split the chocolate cake, (to die for) that the server generously said was on her for my birthday. The atmosphere was cozy, uncrowded, quiet enough to talk, and the prices are very reasonable!. This place is a hidden gem & I will be back!“

“Great place to go for a night out! The food is delicious! The atmosphere is fun and welcoming! The bands are great! The owners are great people! Would definitely recommend to anyone! We will be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Lively sports bar with good service and polite staff. The prices are affordable, making it a great spot to hang out. They also have a speakeasy downstairs, where I attended a private event. It’s a pretty cool space with an exposed original brick ceiling, adding to the charm.

Kid-friendliness: No“

“Delicious as always. I went yesterday, with a friend and I got to say, your prices have gone through the roof! I mean doubled by $8-$10 per meal. We also got there at 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon, the dead of August, we wanted a hightop table. We were told that they were reserved and That people would be coming in within the next 45 minutes, and they didn’t wanna have to switch us again. By the time we left at 7:30 there were still 2 high tops available/empty. I’ll still be back because it’s a Broadway but those two things definitely bothered us“

“I feel like I'm on vacation in the Caribbean when I am at Sugar Café - and you get all the healthy smoothies w/o the crazy downtown prices!!“

“EXCELENTE ambiente, en especial Los Domingos. Salsa por un tubo y 7 llaves.“

“Murtys never disappoints. Happy hr, late night, solo or with friends the bar is great“

“Bronx Public Bar & Grill is one of those spots that hits all the right notes—great energy, good food, and a chill atmosphere that keeps you coming back. Whether you’re there for brunch, game night, or just a casual night out, it never disappoints.

The food is way better than your average bar fare. The burgers are juicy and cooked just right, wings are flavorful with a solid range of sauces, and the nachos are piled high and perfect for sharing. They also have a decent selection of craft beers and cocktails that pair well with the menu.

Service is quick and friendly, and the staff keeps things running smoothly even when it’s busy. The music is always on point, and the space itself has a cool, urban vibe—lively but not overwhelming.

It’s a solid neighborhood spot with a loyal crowd and good energy. If you’re in the Bronx and looking for a place to grab drinks, good eats, and enjoy a laid-back night out, Bronx Public is a go-to.“

“Bartenders are great!! I’m“

“The best brisket I have EVER eaten. ANYWHERE! You will not believe how good. Check it out!“

“It’s very nice place to celebrate our functions“

“I met a number of friends there-had a good time“

“Buen ambiente buena música y comida rica 😋 recomendado!“

“Great food. Great fun . b established local restaurant in Fairlawn“

“The foods amazing 🤩. Something new all the time on the menus. It’s fun atmosphere !!!! bartenders, wait staff and kitchen staff are fantastic❤️❤️“

“great food and comfortable atmosphere“

“Stopped in for the soft launch of the bar, which is an extension of the resturant which is now under new management. For us here in Port Morris, it’s a great retreat with an intimate setting blocks from the Randall’s Island Connector.

Parking: Always parking, great place to stop when you’re stuck in traffic off the Bruckner.“