50 Best American Restaurants near East Rutherford

“First time trying and was so happy I did! went to lunch with my mom, we had the bang bang shrimp appetizer (which was not photoed because we ate it too fast) it was SO good, my mom had the salmon and she said the risotto was delicious. I had the chicken with spinach and mashed potatoes, so yummy! Definitely going to go again!“

“The vibe in this place is great! You get a great view of the ski slopes if you get a good beat, great selection of beers as well. The waiter was very energetic and gave good insight into the foods. The food itself left something to be desired, although not bad for what it is, and the desserts are great. I’d return for the experience.“

“pool pool pool ..............“

“Atmosphere is nice. The food was very good. Bartender gave five star service to everyone but me. I would say a four Charging six times the cost on a beverage is, harsh in my opinion …“

“Great place to eat for a cheap nite lol food is good and fast“

“Amazing staff, amazing food (better than my bubbies, but don’t tell her) absolutely loved it!!“

“Fantastic meal! All the ingredients were sooo fresh you could tell they grew it instead of sourcing like other restaurants. Especially in peak of summer, the vegetables and berries were so sweet and clearly vine ripened. Going to start coming often for date night!“

“I would absolutely come back here again for brunch and for dinner as well one day. My only concern was the lack of airflow in the upstairs seating area. My party and I very quickly became hot due to the lack of ceiling fans and ventilation. Aside from that we had a great time the food was great, service was outstanding, and my birthday was celebrated beautifully.“

“Lingo is a unique restaurant that brings an innovative blend of Japanese and American cuisine to Brooklyn's Greenpoint neighborhood. The menu features intriguing fusion dishes that delight the taste buds. Among the standout items are the soft and flavorful buttermilk bread, the savory beef pie, and the refreshing octopus cold salad. Each dish showcases a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, making Lingo a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts looking to experience a creative culinary adventure. The inviting atmosphere and attentive service further enhance the dining experience. Additionally, Lingo features a dog-friendly patio, making it a great spot for pet owners to enjoy a meal with their furry friends. This combination of excellent food, warm ambiance, and pet-friendly policy makes Lingo a gem in Greenpoint's vibrant food scene.“

“chill vibe. great burgers. super cocktails. good service“

“Stunningly great restaurant in all respects, especially food with the sweet potato and red snapper dishes being delicious, creative and original. The lamb kofta and the lamb main dish were also 10/10 and the naan bread is definitely worth it! Exceptionally nice service and beautiful restaurant. Do not miss this one.“

“Restaurant Manager Natalee Spotswood helped make our 25th Anniversary so special last night. USQ is still the best restaurant in NYC. We love celebrating here!“

“This was our first fine dining and first Michelin-starred restaurant experience. It could not have been more comfortable and easy for a first-timer to this scene. We both got drinks, the pull-apart pistachio bread, and the 3-course prix fixe restaurant week menu. Value was great. Quality of the food was top-notch. Service was excellent. The place was probably too refined for us and our palate, but it delivered even to us from flyover countryside. Really happy with our experience here.“

“Uma experiência fantástica, com ótima música! Fui do Brasil a Nova York para conhecer! Show!!“

“Loved our recent Sunday brunch at Lindens!! The outdoor courtyard was expansive and sunny and the tables roomy. Our servers were friendly and efficient. The food was wonderful and the trio that played funky banjo and guitar music was so pleasant. We will definitely return!!“

“Had a wonderful meal this evening at Upland, really enjoyed my artichoke entree and was pleasantly surprised by my lobster main! Luis was so professional and attentive, I loved my complimentary guava sorbet and the honey ice cream was also delish. I highly recommend them, thank you for taking such good care of me for the two hours I was with you.“

“That’s really nice restaurant“

“Delicious and great service! Fun late night vibe.“

“Super unique and delicious maple praline brown butter pancakes! More cake than pancake. The wait was not long to get a table and the service was prompt, professional, courteous, and didn’t leave us in want of anything. All of our needs were met. Food was prepared much quicker than expected and was all very good! I would definitely recommend this!“

“I walked in around 11 AM on a weekday without a reservation, and it was already bustling with people waiting. After leaving my phone number, I was able to check in about 15 minutes later.

I ordered the blueberry pancakes and regretted not adding bacon. The portions were huge, but the delicious blueberry syrup and maple butter made it impossible to stop. While the pancakes were a bit dry, they paired perfectly with the bottomless coffee!

The friendly, lively atmosphere and tasty food made it one of the best days of my New York trip. Thanks :)“

“5 stars are not enough to tell you how good this place is. We've been staying in the Franklin Guesthouse (hotel adjacent to Madre) for a couple of nights and decided to give Madre a shot - boy were we in for a treat! Firstly, shout out to Armando, who made us feel immediately welcomed with his warmth and energy! For food, we got the Frutti di Mare, Croquetas, Brussels Sprouts, Cornbread Madeleines (compliments from chef) and Chicken - massive MASSIVE props to Chef Bryan and his very talented team. To say that they cooked "well" would be the understatement of 2022. They absolutely blew our minds with top quality medley of ingredients, depth of flavor, and masterful execution in every way. Cocktails were fun and delectable, which added the perfect "pop" to the culinary rocket ship that Madre served up. Just when my wife and I were ready to call it a night, Chef Bryan and Armando were kind enough to bring out the Pot de Creme for us, which was the bow and ribbon on this very special dinner. My only regret of the night was not having enough stomachs to enjoy more of what Madre could serve up. We will definitely be back! Thank you, Madre!“

“Traif in Brooklyn was a cool experience! The 10-course tasting menu was so good – so many yummy bites. I was worried I'd leave hungry, but nope! By the end, I was stuffed. The owner even hooked us up with a bonus dish – so nice! Just be warned, they do adhere to timed dining.“

“My birthday was spent at RH with a party of approximately 10 people was exceptional. Felt like we were in the Hamptons with great weather, ambiance and excellent customer service. The heating lamps came in clutch for the evening drop in temperatures. Would highly recommend.“

“Absolutely the best food in NYC we finally got a bar seat this past Saturday was in the city for pride we have been trying for years everything was spot on crysathenn salad, the stuffed flatbread and lasagna and cocoa tiramisu“

“Hopping vibe here at Forgione.
Aged Tuna Crudo starter special very good.
Halibut on cauliflower purée absolutely excellent.
Lamb Roundhouse with lamb neck croquettes soooo unique.

Highly recommend.“

“I came here for dinner with a guest I was hosting. I'd never dined at Chambers but trusted the reviews and booked a reservation for the chefs counter.

I thought the food was fresh and there was depth in flavor, but to be honest, just lacking in salt by 20%. The swordfish with artichokes and olives was particularly delicious. The chocolate creme brulee was to die for where I wanted to jump over the counter and ask anyone who would tell me how they made it.

As someone who explores a lot of N/A and low-alcoholic options anywhere and everywhere, I was delighted to see that they had the 2% alcohol bi lemongrass on the menu. Although they ran out by the time we were there, having this on the menu would entice me to bring my low-alcohol friends for the experience.“

“The Pork Belly Bao Buns were freaking amazing!!!!“

“What a wonderful restaurant great mix of foods and service was so friendly. Highly recommend butternut fries to start!“

“We came in last Thursday night for some pre dinner drinks while on vacation and we're so glad we found this spot! Our trip was drink/food focused and the bartenders here did not disappoint. My husband and our friend had a "Ramos Gin Fizz", (which was literally like the best cocktail I have ever tasted), I would have had one myself but I was already three deep into the Cucumber Mint Collins (which was also delicious)! There was a great live band playing and it was just what we needed after not being in the city for so long. Can't wait to come back!! Did I mention the bartenders were awesome? (It needed to be said twice).“

“Service was excellent, food arrived quickly & was wonderful.“

“Absolutely great food and its presentation amazing. The views, ambience and live piano music wonderful! The service was impeccable. I am a true New Yorker and difficult to please - I am not a tourist - and this is definitely a 5 star must experience restaurant. Thank you The River Cafe for making our dinner truly special and memorable!“

“Thank you to Nina, the kitchen, and the entire team for an idyllic lunch on the patio. The service was charming and invisible, the outdoor space was as restorative as ever, the Diet Coke perfectly chilled, and the steak au poivre were a wonderfully tender piece of beef, thoroughly dressed with peppercorn. The fries were hot, and the greens were energizing. I'll be back again next week!“

“After a visit to Ferrari with my client Monkey Bar is the best place to have lunch. And as always the ambience is just enough, Inloge when I walk in for lunch and it feels like dinner, very cozy atmosphere, but when a patron didn’t touch their drink and the bartender didn’t find out to ask if everything is good with it, that’s sloppy for me, I enjoyed my sake and food but my friend just didn’t like his drink and he is not the type to say a word. Monkey bar is an amazing place to experience and I’m definitely going back again“

“Lively, old NY vibe with great food and attentive service. I was able to get a table for one in the middle of the day on a Friday. Ordered the Minetta Burger, cooked to a medium temperature. Slightly more red than I’m used to, but likely correct. More fries than I needed. Really yummy! Would go again.“

“Very satisfying and refreshing salad. Apple streusel dessert was not a memorable order. Rather bready and not too warm. Ice cream scoop yummy but overall disappointing. Server did his job but had that very “cool” vibe that left me uncomfortable“

“Classic for pre-or post Broadway fare!“

“chef wil delivers with superb farm to table ingredients that are simple yet incredibly satisfying and unique - high quality ingredients are amplified by his unique presentation and creative combinations - all with consitency - every time i go here it’s spot on delicious - manager christian runs the operation like a well oiled machine - shout out to server moe - run don’t walk to cookshop“

“Great vibe, outstanding food and excellent service. What a top NYC restaurant should be.“

“Tasty food, reasonable prices, large selection of different meals, clean, warm atmosphere, great service. Highly recommended!“

“They’re back! After being closed for 6 months Chez Me Tante is back and as good as ever. Beautiful wine, incredible food, amazing service. I’m always a little worried about a decrease in quality after place closes for a bit due to construction issues or whatever but I’m happy to report this place is still perfect. Get the skate ??“

“Creative take on Mediterranean food Fantastic“

“Great Food this has been on our list of places to try and it did not disappoint!“

“Solid breakfast burritos and great tortillas, which are like gold here. I haven’t tried anything else on the menu yet, but it’s just a matter of time - the salads look awesome. I moved here from Texas a year ago and love everything about the city (except for the rent), but I do miss Tex Mex and good tortillas. New Mexican is its own cuisine and sure hits the spot while also being healthier, and those tortillas are a game changer. So glad to have found this place, just had breakfast from here, and am already looking forward to going back.“

“Waiter was extra kind and friendly!! Meal was delicious. Thanksgiving away from home. Atmosphere very nice.“

“Wow. The food was exceptional - I cannot recommend enough the frogs legs and the duck. Absolutely first rate - what a chef. And the bar staff were charming and made us feel included. Really a great night which - honestly- on a Tuesday in Manhattan is amazing!! I have to call out future music star CLANCY (that’s all CAPS) who ran the bar, bloody brilliant and what a talent!!“

“Anton’s has fantastic dishes and great cocktails with friendly, attentive staff. Have been there twice for dinner and twice for drinks and have loved it all 4 times. Recommend the tomato and stilton salad special, bucatini, steak with mushrooms and roasted chicken. The olives and almonds are nice for a lighter starter or snack. Also the bartenders make an amazing Bee’s Knees cocktail I highly recommend ???

Anton’s is a cozy neighborhood spot that’s high on quality and energy and low on pretension.“

“Loved everything about it! We sat at the bar, Justin was fantastic. Friendly people and great food!! Highly recommend.“

“This place is an extremely popular spot for brunch, and it's easy to see why! The food is delicious, but be prepared: reservations are recommended since it can get busy. Unfortunately, they don't take reservations on weekends, so expect long queues outside during those days. Plan your visit with this in mind to avoid waiting too long.

The menu features all the usual American breakfast and brunch favorites. One standout dish is the pancakes—they’re thicker than usual and incredibly fluffy, making them a must-try! Our guests were trying American breakfast food for the first time, and they absolutely loved it.

If you're a coffee lover, be aware that they only serve drip coffee, with no espresso or other coffee varieties available. It’s good to know before you go!

Seating options include both indoor and outdoor areas, each with separate queues. The indoor seating area is medium-sized, but due to its popularity, it can get crowded and noisy. While it’s not a dealbreaker, it’s something to keep in mind.

Overall, this brunch spot is definitely worth a visit, just remember to plan ahead!“

“We've been here many times, for dinner on week days and brunch on weekends. The cocktails are always solid, the food options never disappoint and the staff is excellent, warm and welcoming. This is why we keep coming back again and again. Totally recommended!“

“I love this restaurant. Great service, food, drinks and atmosphere make for a great day in the city. Can't wait to go back.“