50 Best Bar & Grill near Fort Lee

“A great Korean fusion bar in the neighborhood that's passionate about good food!
I had a buddy over from Michigan who did not mind the snow, so with wife, we went to eat through snow BLIZZARD to JJ Dak Sunday evening as they were open. Inside was chic and cozy as I expected, and we were led to a rather smallish dining room on the side of first floor. Center area was for the bar. I've wanted to try JJ Dak for a while now, so we ordered up w/ pleasant server who explained the menu for us.
I. ATMOSPHERE (4/5) - Great vibe! Dimly lit with thoughtful biergarten style decorations galore, it felt warm, cozy yet stylish. Good for dates & drinks with buddies.
II. FOOD (4/5)
Squid Fries ($14, APP, 5/5) - Hands down the best food of the visit. Fresh squid w/ full flavor in light seasoned batter with mouthwatering ponzu mayo dip. Say whaaat? Wonderful with beer. We wanted to order one more if not for entree coming!
Fried Oysters ($??, APP, 3/5) - It was a special item, but unfortunately this was nothing special. Shouldn't have ordered, as it was prob to get rid of fresh oysters getting old (not on the menu). It wasn't like not fresh or anything but taste was just okay.
Nuroongji Dak ($45, ENTREE, 4/5) - This famous dish didn't disappoint! They lit it on fire for a show & added flame taste, and the dish was sizzling hot. Flavor was pretty good, though some parts of chicken wasn't seasoned through. But they give you 3 dipping sauces (honey mustard was my favorite!) for that so that's OK. This dish really felt like a treasure hunt for the 3 of us as we kept poking around and finding different ingredients. I wished that there was still a unifying sauce of some kind as meat felt a bit dry at times and variety of ingredients kinda floating on their own a bit. Maybe a splash of soya-butter? Nonetheless, this was really enjoyable to eat - we loved the cauliflower and the burnt rice (which we diligently scraped off the pan) on the bottom.
III. SERVICE (5/5) - Very attentive, on a Sunday evening blizzard night! Later they did get busy (it's like we brought the town here cuz adventurous and half-crazy people kept showing up in pairs through the blizzard to eat in. Was a bit funny)

I'm a fan of this place - especially for a drink w/ buddies I can't think of a more deserving place to go to in town atm than JJ Dak! I'll be back to try many other interesting menu items in the near future!

Parking: Free lot is tiny. Street parking galore but paid. Nearby mall parking (of other businesses) but they may ticket you during busy hours.“

“This place is the best! Best beer selection on tap and bottled! The burgers are so damn good! Good mac and cheese, wings, tots, chipotle sauces, and more! Plenty of tvs. The main floor is more of a sports bar with a jukebox. Outdoor seating too with tvs. They the club upstairs if thats more your scene. Definitely one of my fav spots!“

“Went there on a Friday night. It took a little while for us to be seated. But once we got seated, our waiter was very attentive and courteous. The food was great and so were the drinks. We had lobster spaghetti and shrimp & crab ravioli. For the drink, i had the gold digger cocktail. It's a lychee martini, ifykyk. The DJ was a vibe. They played afrobeat, R&B/hip-hop, reggae, and Spanish music. It's very loud in there, not a place for convo, but more for turning up. Definitely will be coming back.“

“Great food y great drink and great service by Lucy I definitely recommend this place“

“Out of town and looking for a game, this is your place! Especially in this time where safety is important, this outdoor atmosphere is wonderful. Food trucks to take care of you hunger and a bar to quench your thirst. LetsgoBucs!“

“Amazing food service and staff! Will make this one of my favorite places to frequent!“

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

“Great place Wonderful food Good service“

“loved the guac here, seemed so fresh, and it comes with plaintains too“

“outstanding restaurant and bar. Everything was on point. Service, food, drinks. Wait staff was perfect. Definitely recommended.“

“Chicken pot pie! 👍🏻 the staff is very friendly! Great place!“

“A lovely dinner outing for a casual or special occasion. Went with a group of nine and our server, host and all others were courteous and great guides for our dining experience.

Top recommendations Mac and Cheese. Oysters. Fries were beautifully done. Mains include carbonara, an array of steaks, chicken parm and various sides. A nice espresso martini. Only issue was we overdid it and failed to reserve room for dessert but enjoyed a lovely limencello finish.“

“The atmosphere is such a fun vibe.

The service is alright. They do their job and leave you alone but available when you need them.

The food came out quickly and was decent. Most importantly, they were affordable prices so you can mix and match so many different options.

This would be a cute and fun date night and friends hang out spot!“

“great food and great service, a great place for a family get together ❤️“

“This is a slightly elevated Irish Bar. We had Burgers, Fish n Chips and Shepherd's pie which were all very good.

The bar was at the front and booths were at the back, which was what we needed because we were exhausted. This was also marathon day.

The service was very good and the wine list was surprisingly delicious ?

We will go back when in NYC“

“chicken empanadas to start were out of this world! lobster soup and steak were so tasty steak cooked to perfection! staff amazing, so friendly and welcoming especially when they found out we are from Scotland! chatted with lady behind bar, sorry cant remember your name who has visited Scotland many times! fab!“

“A marvelous local hangout for delicious classic food with unique twists. Cannot beat the aged steak, baked potato and creamed spinach, with a iceberg wedge salad and a few iced mini carafes of Martinis. And of course live jazz Fridays and Saturdays.“

“Legendary place to be seen and a party spot for generations“

“Great location; close to Metro North. Quality Food, Service and Friendly Staff😀“

“Great food, friendly staff and efficient service, highly recommended“

“A place with a wonderful atmosphere. The view is beautiful. You can admire the sunset and then beautifully illuminated Manhattan. I would definitely come back for this atmosphere. A very large selection of beers, all the ones I tried were good. As for the food, it was ok. It wasn't anything outstanding but it was tasty. The meat was well cooked and had a nice grilled flavor. The whole dish would need some original sauces that would make everything less dry.“

“I saw this place when I was passing by and stopped for a drink! The bar is nice and not too much crowded. Bren is awesome shipping food and drinks quickly! They have comedy shows in weekdays but require tickets to purchase… I liked the place and atmosphere“

“Excellent food and service.. love this place when we are in New York.. Defo one of the best spots for great food and drinks❤️“

“As a frequent patron of The Joyce, I have hosted numerous events at this bar over the years. The staff consistently provides exceptional service, and the culinary offerings are outstanding. I have sampled a wide variety of menu items and highly recommend the steak, although many other dishes are equally impressive.“

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“the best food and friendly spot ❤️“

“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.“

“Solid sports bar with good wings. We ordered three traditional wing flavors: buffalo, O'Hara's special sweet and spicy, and parmesan garlic. The O'Hara special flavor was by far the favorite of the group. I would not order the artichoke dip again as it was quite watery and tasted about the same as a frozen option from the grocery store. Although they have a great beer menu I was disappointed that my two preferred beers were unavailable to order (Blue Moon and cold snap). All things considered, I'd come back for the wings and the sports bar atmosphere.“

“Great place for dinner and drinks“

“Excellent food and service. Wednesday night trivia is awesome. Great place.“

“We frequent Tuck'd Away often and they never disappoint! We just celebrated my son's 30 birthday here with friends and family. Mike and staff did an amazing job. Food, drinks and service were amazing!! I highly recommend!!!“

“Frozen Coquito And nachos“

“Came by wogies today and i had the best experience ever. David is a great bartender he recommended the philly steak sandwich and the parmesan wings they were amazing. They have a variety of beers and liquor i had a kona big wave on draft. Definitely come by and ask for David the bartender.“

“It reminded me of the pubs in London as soon as I walked in. You should definitely try the recession menu. There is a pool table in the back. The bartender was a friendly and chatty person. The music list was very enjoyable. A pub you should definitely visit.“

“Great Food, Great Drinks, and a very nice friendly atmosphere.“

“We were in Newyork for 3 nights and had the best fun in this bar the 2 guys from Ireland that own it did everything they could to make our night out amazing, food and drink were top class the guy behind the bar with the 🐻 beard was very helpful 👍“

“You can have a good time here if you accept the place for what it is.

A decent bar near a college.

The vibes have been frat bro and adults who still think they’re in frats each time I’ve been.

That being said, staffs always been nice and it does have a good social atmosphere where you can meet people / make new friends if you want.

Would recommend giving it a try and seeing if it’s for you.“

“Love this place . Nice drinks and beautiful environment . Very cute bartenders. Lindo demais . ❤️😎“

“Great place happening lots of fun good food n drinks Lov it“

“Nice place good place for a cold one“

“Amazing experience here, server Megan was fantastic and very friendly, good and drinks 10/10! Thank you ☺️“

“Came on a Friday evening. The food and service were good. The DJ was spinning good R&B. The restaurant is small and a little unorganized when it comes to waiting for a table. I get that it's a neighborhood spot, and everyone knows each other, but if it's a restaurant, treat it like one. If it's a lounge, change it to a lounge and not a restaurant.“

“The patrons and the staff are very friendly and I had a great time!“

“Very nice,charming,and food plus service was absolutely superb!“

“Great happy hour specials and friendly service!“

“MEEEEGAAAAA 🇺🇸🙌🏼👌🏽Nice !!! Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, my favourite bar in New York City with the best beer! I‘ll come back! 🍻“

“Recently moved to the city and stumbled into the bar and it has since become my go to. Chris was my bartender the first time and many after that. He has always remembered my name and what I drink and is prompt with service and a great conversationalist. Love this place!“

“My bartender Amanda made my experience as great as it could’ve possibly been. She gave great NY beer recommendations (I’m not from the area) and charged my phone for me when it was about to die. Great service, great drinks, great atmosphere, will be back!!“

“Overall a good experience. Burger and quesadillas were both tasty. $18 for the burger was a little high but $16 for the quesadilla was reasonable. Really appreciate the reference to It’s a Wonderful Life if that’s what the owners were going for with the name.“