50 Best Bars near Elmwood Park

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

“এই রেস্তোরাঁটি খুবই যুক্তিসঙ্গত মূল্যে অবিশ্বাস্যভাবে সুস্বাদু খাবার সরবরাহ করে। পরিষেবাটি অসাধারণ, এবং সামগ্রিক অভিজ্ঞতা অসাধারণ। দাম সাশ্রয়ী রাখার পাশাপাশি এত উচ্চ মানের খাবার বজায় রাখার জায়গা খুঁজে পাওয়া বিরল। নিঃসন্দেহে, এটি আমার অভিজ্ঞতার মধ্যে সেরা রেস্তোরাঁগুলির মধ্যে একটি। This restaurant offers incredibly delicious food at very reasonable prices. The service is outstanding, and the overall experience is wonderful. It is rare to find a place that maintains such high quality while keeping prices affordable. Without a doubt, this is one of the best restaurants I have ever experienced.“

“I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of my visit. The restaurant combined delicious food, friendly service, and a relaxing atmosphere to create a truly enjoyable experience. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The employees were attentive and genuinely cared about our satisfaction. I look forward to dining here again.“

“The food and service were impeccable.😍“

“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“

“Great time with my family for lunch, great food and great atmosphere but our waitress Abby gets the 5 Stars for service (Awesome Abby 🤩)“

“Great atmosphere. Perfect place to hangout and chat before a show. Best bartenders in town. Sexy BINGO is so much fun!! 😊“

“Highly recommended. Very good food.“

“I planned a work group happy hour here. We loved the beautiful space upstairs, the manager was easy to work with, the staff was great, the food options were fun, drinks were delicious! Everything was fantastic. I would definitely book here again without hesitation! Thank you to the team for making our event great.“

“Stopped into Central Park Tavern last night to watch the Argentina match and had Marla as our server. She was nothing short of fantastic. She made my first experience at CPT memorable, and her hospitality is the reason i’ll be back very soon!

The hugo spritz was delicious and so were the chicken bites!

if you’re stopping in, Marla is your girl!!!“

“We stopped here before a show for drinks and appetizers. Great atmosphere and reasonable prices. When in the area, will definitely come back.“

“Great atmosphere and service. And the truffle fries were terrific!“

“Great place to hangout and always drink specials. Best bartender in town by far.“

“We stayed at hotel on restaurant row for 4 nights, owe found this place the first night and came back every night. Food is great! But we came back more for the fabulous service and conversation with Scott and Garrett (sp?)“

“I wasn't going to share this place with anyone because I don't want it to get crowded but I have to bc I love it so much. Presenting my new watering hole in Bergen! The location is where the old 21 used to be, on the top floor of the Son Jjajang building. Great happy hour everyday 4-8!! It's a steal considering how good the food is. Happy hour all types of soju are $8.99 and beers are cheap too. All the big dishes on the happy hour menu are between $14-$18 and I think the portion sizes are the same! I have yet to try something that I don't love on the menu. Their: Cheese buldak (fire chicken w/ mozzarella cheese.. ask for medium spicy if you can't do heat!) Jogae sujebi (Korean version of.. gnocchi? in clam broth..I always order another side of sujebi) Donkatsu (breaded & fried pork cutlet) Tofu & kimchi Ddukbokki (spicy rice cakes... I usually ask for cheese on this also lol) Tong dak (whole fried chicken) Gaeran mari (Korean cheese omlette w/ fried garlic on top) Budae jjigae (Korean army soup, goes great with soju!) and weirdly enough their giant plate of FRIES (idk what they do to those fries they're just fries but they're so good lol) are among some of my favorites. However, the food tends to be on the spicier side which isn't an issue for me, but if you can't handle too much spice be sure to tell your waiter. I can't say enough about how good the food is. The chef apparently refuses to use anything but the best ingredients and it shows in the taste of the food. Portions are big too! Obviously I eat here a lot... lol Oh and the servers and manager are all so nice!! One time we had a big party of 10 but they didn't have space so they put us in their only karaoke room in the back. We wanted to watch the US Open but we couldn't figure out the TV in the room so the manager found an HDMI cable and hooked his own cellphone up to it so we could watch. How sweet?!! At the moment they only serve soju and beer but I have been told that they will start offering liquor soon :) Like I said, I don't want this place to get crowded but they deserve the business with food and service like this. I hope they stick around and become a new staple in Pal Park! PS. The menu is entirely in Korean so bring a friend who is fluent or ask the waiters for suggestions! I will definitely have to mention to them that they should make an English version of their menu. Will be back with pictures later!“

“Top notch service/experience“

“this place is amazing, bar is great and the karaoke is even better. Staff is super kind and understanding, they brought us popcorn and gave us extra time without asking, i highly recommend this place if you want to have a good time with friends. 5 stars.“

“apps were good, service was even better. live atmosphere on a Friday evening to boot.“

“a great experience . high quality food“

“Leckeres Essen und freundliche Bedienung.“

“I came in for a drink with friends and still can’t get over how awesome our bartender was. Anna was wonderful. She made us the most amazing drinks and made the evening special! Our only complaint was that the bar’s marketing is so abysmal, it was my first time hearing about it.“

“The food was amazing. I highly recommend the Croque Madame. Lena was a spectacular server, we could not have asked for better.“

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

“Come for the trivia stay because it's a really awesome place to be. E's Bar is preeeetttty awesome and quite a good size to be able to have a good time! The drinks are reasonably priced and the Tres Fish Tacos are BOMB. I appreciate the fact that they choose to be a sustainable bar with their LED lighting and purchasing of carbon offsets. It's hard for bars to reduce their environmental impact so any step matters. It always seems like everyone's having a good time here- not trashy at all, just a good neighborhood bar. And they have theme nights too which is fun.“

“Nice little Bar/Restaurant within walking distance from the Museum of Natural History. Outdoor seated is covered to keep diners out of the sun or rain. Tables are very small, not ideal for big parties or for families with strollers.

Drinks (The Dude) were very well made (strong!) and Downeast Cider on tap was an added bonus.

Bathrooms are small but clean and sufficient.

Double Smash burger was smaller than expected but it was very tasty as were the fries that came with it. Hot honey chicken sandwich was delicious (bigger than the burger) and the truffle fries were very flavorful.“

“I had an amazing time. I came here on May 14th to celebrate my birthday and the vibes were there, the food delicious and the drinks were strong. Service was on point. The night shifted with the live dj and really brought the night together. The staff was sweet & attentive. I recommend this place for birthday, random night out, date night or whatever. Thank you a million times over 11/10“

“Fantastic service, fantastic food, fantastic atmosphere“

“What a cracking bar/restaurant! Linda and the team cannot do enough for you. Genuine hospitality at its finest! Would definitely recommend.“

“Best dive bar and best burgers“

“Wow, you really can’t tell from the outside but once inside this bar is awesome. The bartenders are genuinely in tuned with your orders and pay attention to detail. After the 1st time visiting this place, they already knew my drink orders without me saying a word lol. I was skeptical about ordering food from a bar but I’m glad my curiosity superseded my skepticism. Food was delicious. Freshly made chips and salsa, fish and chips all made just right. And the best part of it all, EXCELLENT prices. In today’s economy they still manage to keep prices beyond reasonable and doable.“

“Overall, good value and we’d definitely try again.“

“I went to Ella Social for the first time on Friday, December 19, 2025. The food was superbly seasoned and delicious! The service was top notch and the ambience was great.“

“We arrived from the UK 3 weeks ago and I had two things on my check list. Quality beer and a running club, two birds with one stone at As Is.

Great atmosphere, the French Dip is amazing and the beer is almost as good as my local tap room in 🇬🇧“

“I went for the very first time for New Jersey Deathfest and found it to be the ideal venue for hard-core and metal. The sound is actually top notch and the staff is very friendly. The gritty decor and atmosphere is very reminiscent of a lot of the noteworthy DIY venues I used to go to in NYC during the 90's for metal and hardcore shows which made it all the more nostalgic for me. I would definitely return here for another show in the future.“

“Leanne, is an exceptional server and always brings a big smile to the table, great Food, and atmosphere. Fun and friendly place.“

“Absolutely gorgeous speakeasy style bar. Very professional, friendly service and excellently crafted drinks. We went for one and stayed for...three or four! They incorporate a lot of Japanese products into the beverages and the bartenders are very knowledgeable and help you find the best beverage for you.

You do need to walk through the restaurant on the lower level but it's nothing crazy. I really wish I had taken some photos of the space or the drinks, but that's okay. You'll just need to check it out for yourselves!“

“Came here on a rainy Sunday with the toddler. And as beer places should be, they were super chill and welcoming. Great beer list that skews more local than the other top beer bars in the city, which is refreshing AND leads to the list being things we don’t see (a definite win). 10/10 would recommend, which is what I’m doing right now.“

“Sehr gute Tische, aber keine brauchbaren Schläger. Tischmiete sehr teuer (bis zu 59 $ die Stunde), Dienstags ab 9 pm allerdings nur 9 $.“

“Simply spectacular. This hotel is pure eye candy and wonderful to settle into after a long day in the city.“

“Since the moment I walk in I felt the energy and the great costumer service. The bartender Christine did an amazing job she was so attentive and she was on top of every single detail. I loved the experience in 512 I’ll definitely come back“

“I’ve had the pleasure of having Kim as my bartender and she’s the absolute best there is. Very personable , knowledgeable of what to have to eat or drink and just the best at what she does . Her experience behind the bar should never go unnoticed. I’ve been coming here for over a decade and she’s always stood out among anyone else back there.“

“If You Love Soul-Disco-Funky Music, the Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar is the Place For Your‼️🔊🎶🎵🎙️✌🏻🥇😍“

“Excellent food good portions and great drinks it was great from start to finish Ava was attended and friendly nothing but good vibes would definitely come back again.“

“Playa Betty's has great tasting tacos and the staff and atmosphere is awesome! ❣️ frm:🇯🇵🇺🇸“

“Incredible food and cool vibe🎼🍷😎“

“Nobody’s perfect but everyone is accepted at this bar. This bar has great happy hour specials and will bring you back to the 90’s with the decor. Oh yeah, upstairs there’s a foosball table, darts and lots of games to play. If you don’t pay attention you will miss this fun spot. Extra+ free popcorn for everyone.“

“I’ve been there quite a few times but most memorable were the Freestyle performers and DJ Juan. Good food but the entertainment/DJ are great! I have a wonderful time every time.“

“Incredible place, love to see it in good hands as my grandparents (the former owners) would be thrilled to see“

“Love The Notch! Can’t wait to see what great bands will be playing there this year and the new friends I’m bound to make! The Notch Family keeps growing! If you haven’t been there yet…… get to it! ❤️🎶🍻“

“This is a nice little hidden gym in the midst of the store. I find it very comfortable and relaxing for a cocktail and a snack. Not a ton of tables so you have to hit it at the right time and get lucky but I will certainly make it a habit of grabbing lunch here.“