22 Best American Restaurants in Clifton

“I had a private event in the Parlor Room and it was fabulous. Food and drinks were spot on and the service was dynamite. There were 21 of us all together and everyone was well cared for by server Lily and the rest of the awesome staff. I really love the unique atmosphere of the place -warm, classy and comfortable all at once. No boring old chain restaurant vibes here. Everyone had a great time. I would definitely host future events here.“

“Great spot for drinks and a drink 🥃 what a great time and place, we well be coming back“

“The best naberhood bar that I've been to in many years“

“I love The New Corral. I've been going there since 2015. I finally took my dad there n he loves it as well. The waitresses are the best. No attitudes. They speak English, Spanish n I believe Turkish. It's a very comfortable place to go with family.“

“So much loved served at this wholesome,friendly restaurant. Warm and delicious food and service!!!“

“Great food, friendly service...linguine w/clam sauce...so good!“

“Best dogs in Clifton & Italian Ices.“

“Terrific experience… Amazing place… The owners take great attention to detail… This is definitely the place to go if you’re looking for an original experience- one like no other I highly recommend this place“

“My husband and I went to Uno in Clifton, NJ last night for the first time. We were there for happy hour and the first Karoke night. We had a great time. The food was great and the bar staff could have not been more efficient and pleasant . We will be back !!!“

“Great vibe!! You will feel right at home!! It is a family owned and worked business so they take very good care of the place and it’s customers!! The food is really good!! The chicken franchise is my favorite… and so good!! Taco Tuesday also has BINGO! Good food and good vibes!!!?“

“ARUBA LOUNGE 🤘🏻 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🍺🍾“

“Everyone there including boss AL and staff are well put, super responsive and respectful yet amazingly generous .. Food is by far the best and drinks are always on point.thank you for your services I will be coming back and will reference a lot to those who are definitely looking for a great spot .“

“Emerald Corner is your classic neighborhood bar—nothing fancy, just good vibes, solid food, and bartenders who keep things moving. It’s the kind of low-key spot where you can grab a drink, watch a game, and feel like a regular even if it’s your first visit.

The vibe is relaxed and a little old-school, with sports on TV, a jukebox playing in the background, and a small but lively crowd. It’s the perfect place to unwind after work or hang out with friends

The food here is way better than you'd expect from a dive bar. The burger-and-wing combo—juicy, flavorful, and a ton of food for the price. Wings come in a bunch of flavors (the hot buffalo and teriyaki are standouts), and the portions are generous.

The bartenders are friendly, fast, and totally on top of things.

Overall, Emerald Corner nails the dive bar formula: chill atmosphere, great service, and food that hits the spot without killing your wallet.

Try the burger and wings combo—it’s one of the best deals around. You won’t regret!“

“I can’t say it has amazing food because all I have ever eaten was the fabulous fried chicken sandwich. Great atmosphere, friendly service and an incredible chicken sandwich!“

“Fast service food is amazing“

“I love Applebees Grill and Bar in Clifton. I stop in there once in a while in the afternoons for appetizers and drinks. I love the artichoke cheese dip with chips. My fave. Large bar, great bartenders, good service and chill atmosphere. Plenty of great seating areas and large screens for watching sports. Go and have great food and a fun lively time. Singles, couples, families, it’s all good. There is an outdoor covered seating area as well. A great place to relax and have good eats. Also it is across from the AMC Movie Theatre so it's great for after movie or before movie eats. Lots of free parking.“

“I've done meal plans for years, I've tried almost every major recognizable meal plan service. Paid nearly $100/week for 4-5 meals everywhere, and quality to price ratio, maybe 7/10. The 5-meal plan from MMG here in Clifton (have ordered for over 6mos), the quality is consistent, the options are fantastic, and the taste is so good, makes you think you're having a cheat meal. Oh and you are paying under $10/meal. Kinda can't be beat. Nowhere is perfect, can't speak to the other negative reviews, but this place has my commit and hard recommendation.“

“The pizza here is pretty good, but the service is average at best. There really isn't much of an atmosphere at all, though. So I'd recommend take out. They do have a 2 plain pie special for $25 including tax which is a good deal, but when I ordered it he wanted to charge me $36 because I didn't mention that I was calling for the special over the phone. He claims you have to say you want the special, which makes me wonder if he makes it different. This makes no sense to me. A plain pie is a plain pie.“

“Pretty dead for a Tuesday afternoon. Gluten-free options are superb. David is a rockstar in hospitality.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pancakes from here are awesome.

Parking: Plenty of parking all over this place

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of booths and perfect atmosphere for kids. Strollers might cramp the place.

Wheelchair accessibility: Pretty easy to roll anyone in here“

“What's not to like , excellent food and staff as far as I'm concerned. Absolutely no complaints here. Keep up the good work.“

“The food and the service are always excellent at this place never disappoints“

“It's been a while since we were here. The menu is condensed and still has quite a bit. Food and service were very good. We'll be back soon! A hamburger dream!“