50 Best Bar & Grill near Elmwood Park

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“Let’s start with the positives, no issues getting a seat, the waitstaff was attentive, and everything was fast and easy. The DJ was fire, the vibes were good, and I genuinely enjoyed my time there. The wings were surprisingly mid, and the disco fries were undercooked and somehow burnt on the edges at the same time so maybe it was put in an oven. I didn’t want to make a fuss, so I let it go. The food is definitely overpriced, but I’d still come back to watch a game and hang out and even eat since I’d already be there. The hours are also a big plus.“

“We stumbled across this place yesterday, we dipped in from the cold for a break and had a pleasant surprise, the staff were so welcoming and made sure we got a seat at the bar... later realised I had read about the bar previously, the hot dogs are a lovely touch and drinks amazing prices. x“

“Had a great time, great food and good beers 🍺“

“Had a great late breakfast complete with Mimosas and Alfie’s Amber Ale- all served by our awesome bartender Niamh from Ireland!!!“

“I have been going to Sonoma almost weekly for over a year now. It started off with taco Thursdays and their delicious margarita specials and has now turned into exploring every menu item possible. I am consistently impressed with the quality and taste of the food. Incredibly delicious every single time. I am gluten intolerant which can pose challenges. The kitchen and staff have been amazing In accommodating my food allergy. I highly recommend Sonoma on any day of the week. It very quickly became my favorite go-to restaurants.“

“Excellent ambiance, amazing drinks, and the best customer service !“

“A very dive-y feel. It was very busy when we went but the bartender was able to give us his proper attention. We ordered a mule & a tequila negroni-- both of which were prepared with good amount ingredients NOT watered down. Good music - a mix of throwback 2000s with current tracks. Price was the same as every other manhattan establishment. Very comfortable.“

“Had a terrific lunch here. Some of the best ceviche I've ever eaten. Entrees were excellent and, according to my husband (who's been to Peru), authentic to the spirit of the country. I also got the arroz chufa with steak. Yum! Ample portions and good value. First meal on this trip to NYC and it'll be hard to beat. HIGHLY recommended.“

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Orange Lantern is an awesome spot! The atmosphere is always fun and welcoming, and the staff is super friendly and attentive. The food is delicious, and they do a great job with their menu. What really makes this place stand out is the live music and events—always top-notch and such a great vibe to hang out with friends and enjoy the night. Definitely one of the best places around to eat, drink, and catch some amazing live performances. Highly recommend!“

“Awesome atmosphere and a great draft selection! The appetizers we got were excellent as well! The staff was friendly and had great energy 🩵 would go back in a heartbeat. The only bummer was they didn’t have smaller than 2XL shirts on hand at the time of our visit…I wanted one so bad 😂 Needless to say the shirts are great too! 100/10 recommend 🍻“

“I have to say it was a great 1st time experience the place is very clean bathroom very clean place smells amazing.our waitress Stephanie greeted us as soon as we walked in very nice very polite very professional also low-key funny…. Our bartender, Francesca was also a vibe & makes the best cosmos I’ve ever had…I definitely recommend the Thai chili wings. They were amazing the crispy chicken tacos also looked good. I would rate the food 10 out of 10 the drinks 10 out of 10 the customer service 10 out of 10. It’s definitely a must if you haven’t come down to the hive, I promise you will not regret. It’s a whole vibe definitely gonna see me again.“

“Great food, great service and very welcoming. As visitors from the UK we were made very welcome from the moment we stepped through the door.“

“Everything you could want from a North Jersey Bar. Happy to get in there this weekend to eat good and enjoy the games.“

“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.“

“Always a great time with Tabby, Ngozi, Nat and my karaoke crew!“

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

“We live a few towns away and unfortunately we didn’t find this place sooner. Food was amazing not what we expected. We thought it was just a bar but it’s a restaurant. It has a unique feel and the service top notch. Keep up the good work.“

“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.“

“Historical spot. The woman in the B&W photo on the right is my Aunt.“

“I came down for the first time last month to watch the Celtic match starting at 7 am, I didn't know what to expect but the food was great, the staff were all very welcoming and friendly, and the atmosphere was great even in the early morning. I was so impressed I stayed after to watch the EPL matches they were showing even though I'm not a big EPL fan. I will definitely be coming back, and it's a must-visit for any Celtic supporter in the New York area.“

“I'm a little late but I wanted to extend my utmost gratitude for the outstanding service that was shown to my bestfriend & I on Tuesday May 23rd 2023 by Chelsea who works as a waiter in your bar. From the moment we arrived, Chelsea greeted us all with a friendly smile, the service she provided was first class. Even when the bar got extremely busy, Chelsea never got flustered and showed total dedication and commitment to her duties and treated everyone to the same high standard of service whether it was for a group of people who were ordering 10 cocktails or to others ordering food Chelsea was excellent and on point! How Chelsea kept up her sense of humour, enthusiasm and energy levels is beyond my belief. Especially after the bar was packed from people whom left Seal's concert at the Beacon theater to grab drinks and a bite to eat. Although we saw other waiters throughout the night, she stood out. Chelsea truly is a credit to your bar grill establishment. She fully epitomises what 5 star service is all about! Please pass on our thanks to her once again and I hope you will be able to offer her some kind of accolade for her tremendous efforts in making my night out so enjoyable. We hope to return again very soon! Warm Regards, Sugey“

“Awesome atmosphere, delicious food, awesome service, love trivia night, highly recommended!!!“

“Chef Melissa Mak is amazing. We’ve been dining at The Front Porch regularly for the past 12 months and not only is the food creative and delicious (Asian fusion pub food, so YUMMY!), the staff is super friendly and the drinks are awesome. We’ve had almost everything on the menu and you won’t be disappointed.“

“Love the owner and the great food!!!“

“Saturday karaoke party rocks!“

“Great Ownership/Staff and people“

“Good and quick service. Best empanadas we ever had. Based on those, the philly cheese steaks were a let down. More bread than filling, hardly any cheese. Tap beer was flat as a Guinness, and wasn't supposed to be. Holiday mule was good.“

“Great prices on drinks served by kickass bartenders, nice people you can talk to, chill atmosphere and a jukebox to play your fave songs. Definitely will be coming back when I can!“

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

“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!!!?“

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

“You will not be disappointed great food great people good time !!“

“Food was great drinks also service on point“

“Great Music, people and food!“

“This is the dive bar that reminds you nobody does dive bars right anymore. I don't even drink and I go here for games just because the vibes are right. Also, the people complaining about the food are snobs. The food is good (especially the wings); it's a bar not a country club.“

“This bar is Epic! Lucky to have found this establishment next to our AirBnB and it did not disappoint! In town for a week from southern France, we bellied up to this bar 4 times on a week long holiday. Unbelievable selection of Scotch whiskeys and Jeff, a proper bartender (complete with authentic accent). If you love whiskey, do not miss this spot.

If we lived here, this would be our local watering hole for sure.

You’re welcome.“

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

“❤100%.... ALWAYS!!!.. EXCELLENT EVERYTHING SERVICE.STAFF. FOOD.DRINKS ALL AROUND 100%“

“Hosted a birthday party here and the experience was amazing from start to finish. Christine and Meg made the planning so easy and were so incredibly kind. On the night of the party, Tony and Elisa (sp?) and the rest of the GM team gave us an amazing evening! We will be back — thank you Gin Mill!“

“Fantastic ! I would go back in a heartbeat we enjoyed it ....“

“Excelente lugar para pasar entre amigos y familia“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I went to Freddie’s with friends on the day before Thanksgiving and it was such a fun time. They had a charcuterie night which was delicious and paired with champagne. The bartenders were very knowledgeable which helped when choosing different drinks. Overall great vibes and highly suggest going.“

“el mejor ambiente! excelente atención y excelentes precios 😜“

“Excelente lugar para pasar un buen momento 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻“

“Great food and a fun atmosphere! The menu has something for everyone, and the service is always friendly. One of our favorite spots for a casual night out!“