12 Best Seafood Restaurants in North Bergen

“Ten of us arrived at Waterside Restaurant and Caterers to celebrate Nina’s birthday. Located at 7800 B River Rd, North Bergen NJ 07047, we pulled up in front and valet parking made everything simple and stress-free. Right from the outside, the restaurant gave off an upscale and elegant vibe.

Our dining experience. The décor was modern and stylish, some tables with linen-draped and low lighting that created a warm, inviting atmosphere. Some seating was indoors or outdoors, and the outdoor seating offered a beautiful waterfront view that made the evening feel even more special. One of the best surprises was the DJ. who played some of my favorite jazzy house tracks, which gave our dinner great energy.

The service was excellent — attentive without being overbearing. Our server knew the menu well and gave spot-on recommendations for appetizers and dinner.

Menu Highlights For our appetizer, it was fresh Gulf Shrimp “Al Ajillo” which is roasted garlic and chili infused olive oil. When brought to the table it was bubbling hot in a small cast iron pan which Lauro and I shared. The other people with us had a variety of choices.

Greek style brick chicken with Baby zucchini, fingerling potatoes, infused olive oil, candied lemon. I thought it would have been half chicken but didn’t realize it was Cornish hens. It was good, but slightly overcooked. The fingerling potatoes were perfect as well as the infused olive oil with roasted garlic and baby carrots.

Homemade Lasagna Alla Bolognese was Beef Bolognese, bechamel, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano. Lauro said he enjoyed it very much because it had flavor and cooked perfectly. The pasta and mozzarella along with the bechamel sauce was delicious.

Filet Mignon à la Carte Shannel’s choice of the filet mignon proved to be a highlight of the evening. Expertly prepared and elegantly plated, the dish was both a culinary and visual triumph. Each bite delivered rich, tender flavor that she thoroughly enjoyed, while the presentation elevated the experience—transforming the plate into a work of art. However, she noted that the mashed potatoes had no flavor at all and seasoning seemed to be forgotten.

The birthday girl, Nina Pan Roasted Salmon. A beautifully executed dish that balances elegance with comfort. The salmon was perfectly pan-roasted—crisp on the outside, tender and flaky within. It rested atop a bed of crushed cannellini beans and escarole, which added a creamy, earthy depth. A thoughtful composition that delivers both flavor and finesse.

Overall Impression and rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5. Waterside Restaurant and Caterers nail the balance of fine dining and a vibrant nightlife vibe. Between the valet, the elegant setting, the creative menu, and the music, everything came together for a truly memorable night. It’s a little pricey, and not worth what they charge therefore, check their website first. It’s the perfect spot for a date, a celebration, or even just treating yourself. Stop by either by yourself or a date and enjoy your evening. The general consensuses of the food was prepared well but lacked seasoning.“

“I usually don’t review, and try not to eat at places with a bad rating. I went to a highly rated seafood restaurant in ny and another in jersey. Maybe I’m just comparing it to New Orleans because I didn’t really enjoy either. They didn’t have that amazing flavor or Cajun spice. Crab Du Jour Cajun crab, scallops, crawfish, shrimp, potatoes, and corn was really good. I’d probably ask for even more Cajun on the side for the bottom of the boil lol. Damn that was good! I’ll be back. You should get too many crabs and a moderate amount of scallops, those are my favorite.“

“I recommend it to you. My favorite is the churrasco and a glass of Portuguese wine. There is a variety. To spend a pleasant time with family or as a couple. The customer service is good… 🥩🍷. te lo recomiendo mi favorito el churrasco y una copa de vino portugues hay variedad. para pasar un rato agradable en familia o en pareja. la atencion al cliente buena … y para soprender a un cumpleañero perfeto🍷“

“First time there few hours ago watching the game against my Brazil by myself alone in the opponent home hahaha and we won by 2x1 in the end of the game lol. The ambient was incredible, amazing food, the crew was very professional and friendly and definitely I love the Colombian people who has so much in common with us Brazilians, good heart people. I will be back many and many times. I need start Spanish class soon jajajaja los chicharon and plantanas oh Dios mio muy buenos…👌🏾🔥😂🇧🇷⚽️🇨🇴💛❤️😬“

“excelente comida ambiente“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is fresh and well done. The whole staff are very friendly. My favorite are the lunch specials. You can’t beat the price for the quality of food!!“

“buen ambiente, muy buena atención, la comida exito total igual las bebidas excelente calidad servicio lugar muy acogedor recomendaríamos. 😉“

“Excelente atención buena comida últimamente lugar muy acogedor“

“Love their food. Everything I've had there is so tasty. I'm disappointed that they changed their fried potatoes. They are more like a bag of chips now, otherwise no complaints.“

“They are very Good People the the community.
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The Asian Cuisine Here is the Best, if Not, One of the best in North Bergen.

Vegetarian options: Food is Made To Order“

“BUENA COMIDA ECUATORIANA, BUENA ATENCIÓN Y LO MEJOR, BUEN PRECIO“

“Food and prices are good. I liked all the TVs that they have and the fact that the AC is awesome. The waitress was welcoming and super accommodating. You wonder why I am not giving them 5 stars? Easy answer, the cook kept coming out of the kitchen sitting at an empty table, and going back to prepare more food without caring about food safety. It was a bad sign and they should know better.“