50 Best American Restaurants near Cranford

“Everything was perfect from the atmosphere to the excellent service to the delicious food!“

“Great lunch! Love the building!“

“I want to leave a review because this place truly deserves it.
First, the food is incredibly delicious. I am a big fan of this place because I have celiac disease and cannot eat gluten. They have a separate gluten-free menu, and it is also very tasty, which is very important for people like me.
They have the most delicious and very affordable French fries. They are always fresh, hot, and you can taste that the oil is fresh and the products are fresh too.
There was also a situation when I placed an order and one of the items was not available gluten-free. They called me, explained everything, and offered to replace it or give me a refund. They refunded me without any problems.
The service is incredibly pleasant. The staff is very attentive, friendly, and caring, and it always leaves a very good impression.
Thank you so much to the kitchen and the staff for being so wonderful. The owner of this place either is very lucky to have such a team or did a great job creating such a great place, because good food and good people are the most important things.“

“Creative food, friendly staff, always delicious.“

“Ate here for the 1st time today and the food was delicious. I had the French toast and my daughter had one of the skillets. The iced coffee was great too. Will definitely be back“

“The food is fantastic and the service is a through back to how customer service used to be. The staff always has a smile and makes every customer feel special.“

“This weekend we celebrated by grandson's 3rd b'day in NYC. This was the 4th or5th event Ligia and her team created for us. Each and every time it exceeds our expectations. From baby showers to numerous large b'day events, the cakes and cookies are showstoppers. Everything not only looks fabulous but tastes amazing.“

“Great service always friendly and helpful if you are undecided about to order. You are treated like family my the staff and owner. Food is Amazing you can't go wrong with anything you order Great portions too!!“

“Jeff made us feel at home! I originally came in from Brooklyn, NY to come visit a friend out in Jersey! My first time here felt like I’ve been here before. Jeff recommended some special sauces to us for the wings and it stands out compared to other places. We allowed us to taste test a hot sauce, which wasn’t just hot, but flavorful as well! He held wonderful conversations with us and was able to relate to us in a lot of ways. His engagement made us want to come back! I’ll be here once again if I find myself around town again. The cook was cool too! Thanks again Jeff 🙌🏾“

“My friends and I were attending an event at the NJ PAC. Not being familiar with the area, I researched places to eat nearby. We chose THE YARD because of the reviews we read. The experience was simply amazing. Every table was taken so we waited a few minutes and we were so glad that we did. We had been greeted by the owner and he quickly sat us when a table became available because I had expressed concerns about being on time for the performance. We each ordered a different meal and each of us raved about our selections all evening. I had the lamb burger and it was one of the best I have ever eaten: crispy with a lovely juicy interior. The each sauce was flavorful and the French Fries were the icing on the cake. We will be back and I would highly recommend THE YARD to everyone.“

“Shirley was a great server. The food was delicious. Ordered the full rack of ribs and substituted the fries with a loaded baked potato. Had the skillet chocolate chip cookie. That presentation was not in a skillet. So I was little disappointed but it was still pretty good.“

“Sat at the bar and CT was serving. She provided awesome service !“

“NY Fries was incredibly delicious, loved the Poutine with Pulled Pork BBQ and Cheese Curds. Went to Canada a year ago Jul. where I ate some different types of Poutine. NY Fries does it great. I hope more locations pop up in NJ. I'll be coming back to try more things.“

“Delicious food. Great service by Sydney! It started with amazing honey bread at the table. Flatbreads yum, especially the one with fig topping. Muscles, tuna tartare, noodle flush, brussel sprouts, calamari salad, and more! All yum! Would absolutely go there again. We had 8-10 people and the service was excellent.“

“Stopped be for a preflight bite and a mimosa. Both breakfasts were delicious. Coffee was great. Prosecco is n top. Rosemary was behind the bar, so friendly.“

“Great atmosphere for a delicious steak dinner & crab cakes! # 1 steak dinner. Good music & great service!!!“

“New Providence Bar and Kitchen was the perfect place for my wife and I to celebrate our anniversary. We came for lunch and immediately the staff made us feel very welcome. The menu, from the drinks to the entrees, put a fun spin on familiar dishes—just enough to be unique without deviating too much from traditional favorites. The calamari appetizer with chili peppers and capers was the best I’ve ever had— flavors were amazing. The Parmesan-crusted salmon was also tasty and my wife loved her meal too. A wonderful experience!“

“This was our third Easter going to the old Bermuda Inn and it gets better each year! The food is delicious and there is so much for the kids including the easter bunny and cookie decorating. The Easter bunny at the old Bermuda Inn is truly the best one we have seen and made it so special for our son.“

“Allison was wonderful. This is our second time having her as our waitress. Our three year old son remembered her because she acted out sesame street voices for him last time lol! She has a great personality and is very attentive to us ! we highly recommend asking for her.“

“excellent food and customer service always“

“Highly recommend! We had our wedding at Galloping Hill Golf Course in the summer of 2025. The day was everything we could have hoped for and everything went so smooth! We worked with Emily throughout the process and she was great to communicate with. Any questions were answered right away. We wanted a venue that had both inside and outdoor options and loved that it had a covered patio for use all night. Ellis was our day of coordinator and both of our bridal attendants made the day run so smooth. Our guests loved cocktail hour and dinner. There was a great amount of food we went with the seafood station, pasta, Brazilian, and Chinese. We also did the breakfast sandwiches to go for the end of the night! The golf course made great photo backgrounds as well. We had the best time and would do it all over again if we could!“

“Nice spot with great vintage atmosphere and good burgers and shakes.“

“This is one of the best airport restaurants I've experienced. The prices are reasonable, especially at an airport, The food and drinks are varied and excellent. Service is very good as well. It's best to enjoy in a leisurely easy if you have plenty of time before your flight boards.“

“Nice Irish theme sports bar“

“Outstanding craft cocktails and delicious food! I only wish I had found them on my first night in Rahway rather than my last. I would have been here every night…“

“Amazing Restaurant! Good food, service and cocktails .. Sam the server was very informative about the restaurants daily events ( happy hour, brunch etc.) I will definitely return ..“

“Joined a couples of friends at the Bar for the late night happy hour. My server Tamyra was excellent and went above and beyond to make sure our stay top notch. The bartender Dre was very attentive to our needs and the manager Chad came around to make sure everything was going well. The food was good but the drinks were even better and the late night happy prices were even better. I met the manager Ora on Wine Wednesdays, where certain bottles of wine are half price and she promised to carry more bottles of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc. Thank you Ora for solving this issue, you are greatly appreciated. $$“

“Loved the place overall.amazing menu .“

“good food 😋 good service *****“

“Perfect for kids, Plus the food is great!!“

“Heard about the new place in Madison yesterday..had to go..double Italian dog.. crazy good..as good as Jiimmy Buffs and I grew up in Newark .. food coma later! $12..“

“Very good food and service. Very good beer also. Highly recommend“

“is becoming a favorite of mine.“

“Love the place. Just had a few beers but great and friendly staff“

“It was our first time dinning at Kona grill and we loved it. We were treated like valuable guests and our food was brought quick. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend the flight margarita, it was amazing and perfect amount of alcohol. We loved it.“

“Listen!!!!!!! I’m one of the biggest critics when it comes to food, and I’m usually the first person to jump online and give a bad review when something isn’t right. HOWEVER… D&J Country Cooking is absolutely AMAZING. 💯 I was a little disappointed that they don’t offer dine-in, because I would’ve loved to enjoy my food hot at a table. Instead, I ended up eating it in my car. But let me tell you — it was still worth it. I ordered the fish, yams, and mac & cheese… and it was incredible. Everything was seasoned perfectly and tasted like real home cooking. When I walked in, I was welcomed by a very kind elderly woman who greeted me with eye contact, a warm attitude, and great recommendations. She was sweet, helpful, and really made me feel comfortable about trying the food. It was a true example of Southern hospitality. I’m giving this spot 9 stars. It would’ve been a full 10 if they had dine-in seating, because the food is so good it deserves to be enjoyed fresh at a table. Hopefully they consider adding a sit-down option in the future because it would really take the experience to another level. I’ll definitely be back. I’ve got to try the neckbones on Wednesday or Thursday next time. Great spot!!!!!“

“Great food! Great service! Bella was our waitress for a party and she was great and so friendly. We will definitely be back.“

“Everything is so delicious“

“Stopped by Woodbridge mall today with my girlfriend and decided to stop in to Applebees for lunch. Our server Q was awesome. Fast, energetic, and got everything we needed fast. If you’re at the mall or in nearby vicinities stop in. Food was good and atmosphere was enjoyable.“

“Indigo is a great place to live, as it offers the convenience of furnished apartments along with worry-free, all-inclusive amenities. You can move in and settle in on the same day. The mobile app is a one-stop shop to access everything in the building—from the doors and deliveries to the gym—with an easy way to pay rent or open a service ticket.

What makes the stay awesome is the friendly property manager and on-site service staff. Maurice always has a smile on his face, even on the most demanding days. He treats everyone with warmth and respect, and his office door is always open to welcome you!“

“Came here for breakfast and was served by the lovely Donnette. She worked our side the WHOLE time my boyfriend and I came here to eat by time we left. Food was yummy and hot, I had the Southwest Chicken Burrito with a side of buttermilk pancakes and a hot coffee. Vibes were chill and quiet, and Donnette was quick while serving over 8 tables at a time which. Well deserving of praise and well tip. Will come again.“

“Great food, friendly service and beautiful atmosphere.“

“The food is amazing with plenty of flavor. Thank you!“

“Great food and drinks! Very pretty inside.“

“Fantastic food and staff. The cocktails are great too.“

“I performed there for my first time tonight and the place was very cool. The patrons were a nice mix, and very responsive to my songs selection. John Lepre LIVE #supportlivemusicvenues“

“Great House Margaritas !!“

“We were celebrating moms 77 bday and Mother's Day. Our server Luis was top tier. He was bubbly, vibrant, attentive and provided us with A1 service. He didn't skip a beat. My family all agreed we only want Luis to service us whenever dining at Seasons 52. We also let the manager Erica know of his amazing service. He made my mom and the entire table feel special during our dining experience. We were all impressed with his resilience on one of the busiest days of the year, yet he was always smiling and if servitude. Thank you Luis for your outstanding customer service.“

“I come here almost every day or every other day and everytime I come through those doors all the associates greet me with respect like am family. They are very outgoing n respectful n they want me to have a beautiful experience here which I always do "That's y I always come back. The environment is very clean the food is always on time not cold but hot n ready to eat friendly people n that's I won't hesitate to come back every single time I give it to the server the chef n everyone that is on the Ihop team thank u for not treating me any different but just a human being so thank you to all the staff and the store as well have a blessed day and many wants to come God bless....WILL COME BACK AS LONG AS IN THE DOOR IT SAYS OPEN... Thanks to all associates...“

“Friendly servers specially Angel,warm greeting up to the manager( Joe). The food taste great and serve fast.Good job👍🏻“