50 Best American Restaurants near Franklin Lakes

“Excellent high-quality delicious food, caring, present owner, and someone who worked at his Father's place for a long time and understands Customers and the Business. John C Morley Serial Entrepreneur“

“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.“

“Crystal was an amazing server. Was efficient and engaging. I enjoy having servers like Crystal because they create a great dinning experience.“

“We threw a drop-in Buffet dinner for family and friends at Houlihans for 30 to 35 people. The room is spacious and accommodated everyone comfortably. Our server Eileen was excellent and the food was delicious. Michelle who assisted with the catering was very detail oriented and help me plan a great event. Sebastian the manager as extremely gracious and helped ensure our guests were taken care of. I would definitely do it again and highly recommend..“

“Been here 2xs, food, service and atmosphere are excellent. Seasonal cocktails. A stranger , i will call Joy, bought us a drink. Thank you!“

“I had an incredible dining experience at Applebee’s, thanks to our waitress, Adriana! From the moment we were seated, she greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel right at home. Adriana was attentive, friendly, and genuinely cared about making sure we enjoyed our meal. She anticipated our needs, kept our drinks topped off, and was quick with any requests we had.

Not only was she efficient, but she also had a great attitude and brought such positive energy to our table. It made our meal so much more enjoyable! If you’re dining here, I highly recommend asking for Adriana – she’ll make your visit exceptional. Thank you, Adriana, for your wonderful service“

“Great place!“

“Food was fantastic! We went for lunch and had the fried calamari, shrimp scampi and penne alfredo. Staff was attentive and friendly and brought us fresh bread with dipping oil and fritters after we were seated. Will definitely visit again. Highly recommend!“

“Great place. Food and service are awesome .“

“Awesome dinner, always good food and people“

“Well I just order theses French fries last night and they were burn and hard as a rock we need better older workers for this restaurant and we need better older waitress that could take the customers order and sever the customers the right order and for this restaurant we need a host for the front of the front entrance of the restaurant and we need a cashier for the front of the restaurant and we need a older dish washer worker that could handle the plates and we need older waitress that could pay attention to there job not giggly with there friends that's not working we need better workers for this nice restaurant and better older managers one in the morning and one at night to see how clean the restaurants tables are and also the restrooms and they should close the other side and keep that side only for special events. Because this is a American restaurants that we need real waitress and host for this beautiful restaurant.“

“This place is so clean. You wouldn't expect it when you first walk in, but there's no dust balls or cobwebs or anything on the antiques on the walls. So impressive. The staff and owners are so polite and professional, I feel like I could do a full page review on them alone. Our waitress Lisa was a pure delight. A breath of fresh air. If you enter through the bar you get to have a "Goodfellas" moment as you pass through the kitchen to the dining room and get to greet the chef. Finally, the food. It was awesome. I had the steak cooked medium and it came cooked medium..."WHAT!!".... I KNOW, who does that anymore. Cooking a steak to the temp you want it. Innovative. Oh, yeah, my wife had some did too that she thought was delicious. Anyway, it's a cash only restaurant so stop at the ATM before you head there for dinner. Go soon, you won't regret it.“

“I gave the atmosphere two stars because in the kitchen you can hear some screams, so I honestly don't think it's such a good work environment, besides the fact that the people are ridiculously big, I honestly don't know if they win or lose money in those mega monsters, plus the executive chef returned a meal that I had returned to them and they still left the cake without bread, and that was honestly a mockery that I had never seen in my life, they say that the environment has already changed but The truth is, I did have a bad impression, I hope the restaurant has already improved for the better, greetings from Mexico“

“Forgot how nice of a venue Rails is...it is really beautiful! Came here to celebrate 30+ years married and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Had oyster (east and west coast) appetizer and octopus with delicious garbanzo beans in a really tasty sauce!! Then had a NY strip and skirt steak... both cooked perfectly for medium rare. Had a side of creamed spinach which could've been cooked a little more...and very creamy. Next time I think I will get oil and garlic spinach instead..just a preference. Shout out to our waitress, Danielle,...very attentive and gave us a piece of cake on the house to take home and celebrate our anniversary...Also invited us to the speakeasy...but c'mon it's only MONDAY??? Saw.some people enjoying mac and cheese as an appetizer...looked good, but that would have been too much for us!! No starches ordered, but they looked good.“

“food and drinks were delicious and fun atmosphere“

“I love this place. The owner and employees couldn't be nicer. The food is good and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.

Parking: Parking right next to the building.

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicapped ♿️ parking in both the lot and the street. Handicapped entrance and the side of the building.“

“We have Alexander as our server and he was so pleasant and helpful. The food was served at a reasonable time and great pricing for what we ordered. The lava cake was 10/10. I noticed the restaurant itself is very clean which I truly appreciate. They were also decorated for the holidays which was nice to see!“

“Had lunch there with my wife my cheese burger platter was excellent. Marlene had a dog all way and onion rings excellent. Coffee was good. Nice place .going return soon.“

“A wonderful high-class restaurant with a sophisticated ambiance. The food earns a solid 4-star rating for its taste, offering fair prices for the quality provided. Their crafted beer is exceptional, boasting a great taste that complements the dining experience perfectly.“

“A big, delicious mess. That is what I expect when I order BBQ style items off a menu and that's what I received! I stopped by for lunch and ordered the BBQ Beef Brisket sandwich. It was much larger than I expected and I did my best to finish it but did not fully succeed. The meat was overflowing and the sauce got everywhere.

The sides were decent. I loved the slaw but the fries could have used a little salt.

I am in town for a few more days and will definitely be back to try the ribs and some happy hour specials.“

“Excellent family restaurant and sports bar. One of our go-to spots to bring the kids for a great meal at a great price.“

“They have Surprisingly good Deli Style sandwiches that are prepared fresh right in front of you.“

“What a nice place!! The food, the service, the atmosphere was amazing. Truly recommend this place. Is definitely a hidden gem in Wyckoff!!“

“best place ever I enjoy there food I moved out of Paterson nj 4 years ago ever time I come to nj to visit my mom I stop there. great people great food“

“Great place with excellent food and service.“

“Reservation was at and we didn't leave until 10:30. Our dinner took long but that was ok. After that it was like the wait or left - had to ask for our check, then had to find someone to give our credit card to. Food always good though but last night took way too long.“

“I absolutely love this place I work in the same building as the daughter of this restaurant and she is a bright and shining star of a person the mother and the cook of the restaurant is beautiful wonderful personality and makes great food I recommend this restaurant to anybody who's looking for a home feeling fresh food fulfilling and tasteful restaurant Gourmet Express is one of my favorite restaurants you guys are the best“

“You going to get a consistent meal at the Lantern. I usually will order ahead and pick up through the drive through. Today, we ate in, and can I just say the staff was amazing. Queen DD was so sweet and the gentleman whose name I forgot to ask, but assume is management of some sort, was SO KIND. Absolutely fantastic experience with them today. Thank you so much for your patience and kindness towards us! Yall made my little girl’s day with that itty bitty ice cream cone.“

“We hosted a surprise 60th birthday party this past weekend and it couldn’t have been more perfect. From the first call to set it up to the moment we walked out the door, the staff made sure it was such a great experience. The people who work there are so attentive and kind. The managers Bryan and Kelly were so helpful in planning our party and Ivan is a rockstar. He took care of our party of 20 and made sure we had everything we needed. We never had to look for him, he was always checking on us and providing excellent service. He truly is so great at what he does. We had a sit down lunch in their cottage room which was so nicely decorated. the space was perfect. We felt like we were in our own restaurant. It was cozy but spacious and they were so accommodating with how we wanted it set up. We were able to bring balloons and decorations and the staff even helped us set up. They had a curtain up in the doorway so we were able to really surprise the guest of honor. Our lunch was delicious. We chose to do the seated option with 3 shareable apps and we picked a menu of 4 main meals from their party menu. Most of us ordered the shepherds pie and it was some of the best we had ever had. The presentation was cute. It came in a skillet which was served on a board with Irish soda bread. It was so delicious. The show stopper was the shareable Irish egg rolls. We couldn’t stop talking about them. The drinks were really good and the bar staff was really attentive to the party. The kids ordered from the long kids menu and they really enjoyed theirs as well. The pricing was very reasonable and worth every penny. We were able to bring our own cake and they cut it up and served it for us which was so nice. I can’t thank them enough for how special they made this experience. Everyone in our party had such an amazing time. The staff here are incredible. I would absolutely consider them for your next party.“

“best ever Halal, i ever tried , 100% recommended. try once & will get addiction of theu Angus beef“

“Erin and her team catered my birthday brunch last weekend. They hit it out of the park. It was exactly what I had pictured. As my husband said "Erin is a machine". She helped him with the planning and paid attention to all of the details. I described what I wanted and she made it all happen. Her suggestions were perfect. The food was delicious and her presentation was on point. Thank you for such an incredible day!“

“Excellent food and great selections of beers imported and domestic and IPA on tap and in the bottle. Traditional Guinness pours.
Staff and owners are friendly and courteous. Plenty of free parking and handicapped accessible. Family’s owned for 77 years. The owners are very involved in supporting municipal activities. Beautiful and tasteful Decor is new three dining rooms available for parties plenty of large screen televisions for viewing sports.

Vegetarian options: Plenty of freshly prepared salads and vegetables platters

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free choices available

Parking: Free Parking available on Rock Road and in municipal lot in the back across from Starbucks

Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible handicap seating“

“the whole menu is impressive! it was hard to make a choice. all of their sides are really creative. the food was hot, fresh and we look forward to our next visit already. the specials all sounded fantastic and creative too.“

“Pamela was great when every time I visit I would love to get her she did an excellent job!! GREAT JOB PAMELA!!!!!!“

“Went here today, in absolute awe over how beautiful this restaurant is in the inside. Food was 10/10 and service was 10/10“

“My experience at Fire and Oak is amazing!! Fire and Oak as well The Oak House have the same food but the staff were very nice at both restaurants. For dinner, I usually order a cheeseburger, french fries, spinach dip, and spicy tuna rolls for the table. Great restaurants in Bergen County.“

“Excellent food excellent ambience“

“The food is very good. I love the appetizers and the Greek salad! When there’s music, the bands are great. The staff is very friendly and helpful.“

“Bridal shower, decor is stunning, food amazing“

“Wonderful food and amazing hometown warmth!“

“Hidden Gem with Amazing Flavors and Generous Portions

I can’t say enough good things about this place. Though it might be easy to overlook because of the location, it’s absolutely worth finding parking for, even if you’re coming from a bit further away. The portion sizes are huge for the price—this delicious meal was only $15, and the flavor is out of this world. The meat was so tender, it literally fell apart, and every bite just kept getting better. You can taste the love and care in every dish. It’s one of those spots that may not be packed yet, but once people discover it, I’m sure it’ll be the next go-to. Do yourself a favor and check it out!“

“I had an amazing experience at Sky Restaurant thanks to Eddy, the bartender. Eddy is incredibly skilled and friendly, making every drink with precision and flair. He has a great knack for remembering regulars' favorite orders and always goes the extra mile to ensure everyone is having a good time. His cocktail recommendations were spot on, and he made the atmosphere lively and welcoming. If you're looking for a great night out, make sure to visit Eddy at Sky restaurant! you won't be disappointed!“

“We have been shopping here as our main grocery store pretty much since it opened. While it is a smaller Whole Foods, it tends to have a good stock of a good variety of items, both fresh and packaged. It is generally clean (with one exception, see below) and most of the staff are very friendly and helpful. There is an Amazon Locker here, so you can get your Amazon packages delivered to this locker, do your shopping, and then pick up your package all in one trip. There are a two issues I very much wish they would fix. For one thing, the restrooms are consistently not clean. This is a suburban store and doesn't get the volume of customers that an NYC store gets, but they don't seem to be able to keep the restrooms in good order. My other issue has to do with what they choose to stock in a couple of categories. The first is orange juice. I always look for organic orange juice not in a clear container (so as not to compromise Vitamin C). I just want organic orange juice in an opaque container the way it comes -- not pulp-free, not extra-pulp, not with Vitamin D added, etc. They never stock this. My other stocking issue has to do with ice cream. They have all kinds of interesting flavors, several kinds of dairy-free options, etc. but I just want a pint of premium, organic vanilla ice cream, straight up. This can sometimes be found but often they don't have it on the shelf even though they carry all kinds of great brands that would offer it. If only this store remedied these two issues, they'd be five stars for sure!“

“I love this place Incredible food“

“Great food, friendly and efficient staff. Love " the Pub" !“

“Great breakfast variety and good service.“

“This restaurant got hostess that are looking for mens. They offer themselves to clients given phone numbers. Unprofessional and their food is salty and with roaches.“

“food was great and service was awsome !!“

“This was my first time here in a few years and.....it's okay. The aesthetics is nice and it's a great place to have lunch outside. The food is fine but a little overpriced although these days it's fine. I got the harvest salad or whatever and they skimped out on all the fun ingredients (barelt any applys, nuts, berries, dressing). Service could've been better.“

“The pierogi appetizer was 10/10 delicious! Great location! And our server was Sonya and she was helpful, happy and attentive ! So many desert options as well!! The mint chocolate is what we went for and again 10/10!! My cousin and I will be back!“