50 Best American Restaurants near Garfield

“Hands down the best hole-in-the-wall restaurant I’ve ever been to! You walk into what feels like a cozy dive bar, but when you ask to sit in the dining room, they take you through the kitchen to the back—and wow, it’s like stepping into a hidden gem packed with memorabilia everywhere you look. I didn’t even know where to start taking it all in!

The owner personally went around to every table, greeting everyone and chatting with us about the history of the place—which alone deserves 10 stars. Every single dish we tried was absolutely fantastic. The baked clams were massive, and the garlic clams in that buttery garlic sauce? I could honestly drink it with a spoon. Then came the steaks—perfectly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

To top it all off, the chef came out to greet everyone too and asked how everything was. It’s such a rare touch that made us feel like family, like we’d been regulars for years. And for the kids—there’s even a fun little scavenger hunt, which is such a cute idea!

If I could give Charlie Bloods 20 stars, I would. This place is full of heart, history, and seriously good food. Can’t wait to go back!“

“food and drinks were delicious and fun atmosphere“

“The food and service is excellent. It is always an enjoyable evening.“

“Very nice family friendly restaurant enjoyed their thin crust pizza 🍕 nice welcoming staff will come back to partake on the rest of their menu options George rudawsky“

“My partner and I love ordering from here. We live in the neighborhood and it’s so convenient to have a place like this we can walk to for something delicious at a great price. I don’t think you could go wrong ordering anything off their menu; their pizza is the perfect Jersey pizza, their burritos are huge and taste SO fresh, and their cheeseburgers are like In N Out but WAY better quality. They also have desserts and the chocolate cake I tried was great. Love Aileen’s “

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

“everything everything everything“

“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.“

“Went back after 15 years, still good!

Haven’t been to this Applebee’s since like 2009 when I used to come here constantly. Figured I’d check it out again and see how much changed.
Crazy thing is the bartender from back then still works there! We talked for a bit about the old days which was cool. Place looks pretty much the same.
Food was solid. Got mozzarella sticks, spinach artichoke dip and boneless wings. Everything tasted good, nothing fancy but hit the spot. Wings were crispy and the dip was cheesy. Can’t complain about the portions either.
If you want to save money go after 10pm, apps are half off. I always do this and you can eat cheap. Service was fine, didn’t wait long for anything.
Good to know some places don’t change much. Will probably come back when I’m in the area.“

“Loved every dish- fluke with black tea, mint and peach(who knew raw fish and fruit went so well together?), amazing grilled artichokes and grilled eggplant. Barely touched my pasta with preserved lemon because I was full, but it was delicious. My daughter’s burger was iconic. The Platonic ideal of hamburgers. Coffee was also delicious. If we had not made a plan to go to La Cabral for dessert and more coffee, I am sure dessert would have been equally excellent.Service was excellent and our waitress was knowledgeable and interested in the food.The fluke reminded me of the first time I went to USC in 1988. I had a plate with raw marinated tuna, raw salmon and raw scallops. The little heaps of fish were so pretty on the plate with their contrasting colors.“

“Every time we take a trip into the city, we make sure to visit the Cookshop. Love the staff. So friendly and they make the best margaritas! Jiro (sorry if I’m misspelling) is a great bartender.“

“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“

“Had a wonderful experience. Our waiter was great and the rest of the staff was super friendly. The food was amazing. We had the mini lobsters rolls, unbelievably thins chips and dips, the burger , chicken sando and the sliced rib eye. All unbelievably tasty.“

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

“nice service,,🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍💪💪🤳🤳🤳🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🤝“

“A great place to get a top-notch burger-Add avocado! Cocktails were great and it has a delightful atmosphere. Really great service concept-more than one person assists with the table-our waiter wasn't as chipper as the others but would def recommend! Host was fantastic!“

“Best lunch I’ve had. My taste buds were delighted. Every single dish was amazing and the portions are so generous I couldn’t put my fork down. Wow the monkey bread melted in my mouth, the wedge salad was delicious with so much bacon and the mushrooms with the crispy onions omg! Plus it’s so pretty and cool! Service was tops and it was packed. I haven’t been there in 20 years and it was full of nostalgia. Sat in the bar area which is cozy but the dining room is gorgeous. Gee how neat, the original phone booths with numbers on the wall of local NYC establishments. Score this restaurant you will be happy!“

“Fabulous and gluten free. great selection, service, atmosphere and very close to MSG!“

“❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Classic for pre-or post Broadway fare!“

“We are always pleasantly surprised by Parker + Quinn and today was no exception! I am a huge fan of their kale Caesar (add hangar steak!) and today it was perfectly made yet again. Amazing!“

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

“So beautiful and so delicious!!“

“Great time! Food was delish!“

“Blown away by interior design, topped with finger-licking food, friendly service, and such a well crafted drinks!“

“Great food, good service, good vibe!“

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

“Cosy atmosphere, great food and friendly people.“

“We lived in nyc for 30 years. Recently moved to DE. God only knows how much we miss the nyc culture. Nothing holds a candle to it. Thank you Aaron for such a delightful lunch today at your restaurant. Best Manhattan I’ve had in a long long time! You were so attentive and accommodating. Service the best! Thank the kitchen for the great food also! Will be back soon with our nephew and his spouse!“

“I want to work for Applebee's again I was with the company 3 years serving and was losing my apartment one day I mentioned to manager Guillermo of Hackensack NJ Applebee's that I had to leave because the police was at my house doing eviction and he wouldn't let me go. I turned in the restaurant money and left because what do you do when ur in the middle of an eviction and your boss wasn't being understanding or reasonable?...... I went to attend my personal situation with my apartment at the time and he then red flagged me from working for Doherty ent. Again .....is there a way I can get a fair hearing and get back to working with the company I started ever serving at my first time ever?“

“Incredible dinner. The Paraiso Salad and thr Carrot Masala Dip were phenomenal. Always amazed by how rewarding a dinner at Lola's feels.

Nick is also an amazing host, and manager. Very impressed by the hospitality and care.“

“Fantastic service, fantastic food, fantastic atmosphere“

“Creative take on Mediterranean food Fantastic“

“Heard good things about this place and my first visit did not disappoint. The vibe was fun and trendy, and the food and drinks were good. I’ve never had a frozen Aperol spritz until I came to this place, and it was delicious. Will absolutely come back!“

“The amazing food and professional service is what I rely on for special moments I want to enjoy whole-heartedly.“

“The best brunch in NYC right now. Everything on the menu unís delicious. The grilled avocado with caviar is a must. All the sandwiches are delicious. The artichoke is delicious. Chicken salad Chinese style so good. You can't go wrong. It's all delicious.“

“The best brunch in NYC right now. Everything on the menu unís delicious. The grilled avocado with caviar is a must. All the sandwiches are delicious. The artichoke is delicious. Chicken salad Chinese style so good. You can't go wrong. It's all delicious.“

“Absolutely fantastic service and ambience! The place is so cute and well decorated and has lots of unique decorations. The food and drink were absolutely delicious!!! And they brought us some delicious complementary green tea shots at the end of our meal. Our server was so kind and I’d definitely recommend this spot - it’s perfect for post/pre a Broadway show.“

“Everything was outstandingly delicious!!!“

“Went 1st time today for my Birthday - it was GREAT!💙👍“

“Had a few hours to kill before my flight at EWR. Looked up restaurants near the airport, found this and I’m so glad I did. Friendly staff, delicious Beyond Burger wrap w sweet potato tots, and a deeeeelish freshly made strawberry lemonade. Highly recommend! I’m keeping this place in my fav saves. If I’m ever back in Newark NJ I’m def stopping back. That drink was so perfect for the hot day!“

“Incredible food and cool vibe🎼🍷😎“

“This Manhattan diner was neat and clean, and the food was definitely good. The staff was friendly, but one downside was that they charged for refills on small cups, which felt a bit pricey. Overall, a solid spot for a tasty meal if you’re in the area, just be aware of the extra charges, they will try to be sneaky.“

“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.“

“Wonderful experience! Amazing Apps & Steak / Side. Great cocktails. Beautifully put together & appointed cozy bar & restaurant. Most importantly - the staff is amazing. Mike A was an outstanding server. It all started with a warm welcome by the Maitre D, a great conversation with the Hostess, and then an amazing experience by Mike & the serving staff. The soft shell crab & shrimp cocktail appetizers were exceptional. And we had the 30 oz porterhouse steak to share. Cooked to perfection. Finally, the steak sauce that is prepared at your table is epic. Highly, highly recommend!! Be informed - it does get loud in there when full of customers. Still can't wait to to go back!“

“Had the chicken sandwich - absolutely phenomenal. Cant wait to come back for an entree. My girlfriend liked her burger, home made fries were soft and crunchy with bits of coarse salt. So good. Ed the owner was so hospitable and Victoria our server was very sweet. Highly recommend for casual date night with big flavor. Will be back - definitely recommend.“

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“Had a wonderful evening at this rooftop restaurant! Food & drinks were on point ! The views alone are worth the visit, especially as the sun sets and the city lights come alive. The atmosphere was relaxed but still felt special, with cozy seating and string lights that made it feel warm and inviting! We’ll be back !“

“Excellent food and service! Not overly crowded and quiet.“

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