New American Restaurants near Ramsey, NJ

“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..“

“This place rocks! My daughter loves the mac-and-cheese bites. I give the cheesesteak a solid thumbs-up, and the shakes are always a fun treat. A huge plus is the late-night weekend hours—when everything else is closed, CARS is our go-to place.“

“We had our holiday party here and the experience was excellent. The staff was extremely accommodating, making everything run smoothly. The food was beyond outstanding as usual! This time we started with 3 apps that I tried. A salmon tatar, raw oysters on a half shell and shrimp. We like to eat and love our food lol. Soo sooo good- Then I ordered the tuna that had a perfect crispy crust on the outside and rare on the inside with a delicious wasabi sauce along side black rice and steamed bok choy. Incredibly delicious Would definitely go back! Highly recommend!l“

“Stumbled upon this gem and haven't looked back, since before covid, during covid and to this day! My favorite pub, I recommend all, never disappoints! Love the ambiance, love all the wait staff especially Theresa, feels like a visit with a friend! We go all seasons but especially love the deck in warmer weather! GO, you won't regret it!“

“It’s a nice place with a welcoming atmosphere. Even on a weekday evening, the tables filled up quickly, which says a lot about its popularity.

I was surprised that the bread wasn’t complimentary, but the soft, delicious butter made it well worth the price. The food was very good, and the service was friendly and attentive.

It’s a BYOB restaurant, and if you don’t bring your own, you can have wine delivered from a nearby wine shop with no delivery fee, which is a nice convenience. Overall, I had a great dining experience and would definitely come back.“

“A stylish restaurant with a calm atmosphere and excellent service. The menu has a good variety of fresh dishes, and the presentation of the food was impressive. The staff was professional and attentive, making the whole experience enjoyable. A nice place for dinner when looking for quality food and a relaxing environment.“

“We live a few towns away and unfortunately we didn’t find this place sooner. Food was amazing not what we expected. We thought it was just a bar but it’s a restaurant. It has a unique feel and the service top notch. Keep up the good work.“

“It was amazing my friend chef Adam out did himself as always delicious and decadent all in one!! Proud of you Adam!“

“Had a fantastic dinner at Allendale Social last Saturday. We especially enjoyed the Korean fried chicken and the heavenly miso cheesecake—both standout dishes.

The candlelit room created a beautiful atmosphere, and the live music added just the right touch.

A special shoutout to our server, Charles. Knowledgeable and friendly, he guided us through the menu with thoughtful recommendations and paced the evening perfectly.

Thank you—next time I’m in the area, we’ll absolutely be back.“

“Stefan the new chef has a wonderful restaurant here with fantastic delicacies to choose from. Standouts are his Tuna sushi on rice cakes with caviar. Amazing. Also the steak frites with truffle fries and the tuna carpaccio...just wow. Stefan also had a delicious tapas served as appetizers a few weeks ago with anchovies and other types of seafood served on toasted baguettes. He is friendly and engaging and a great addition to the Ho-Ho-Kus dining scene. Bought St Eves from the previous owners about 2 years ago. Go and Enjoy!“

“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.“

“Albert’s’s has been a go to favorite for many years and Albert is an excellent host. The food never disappoints and the service is always great. I recommend Albert’s HoHokus whole heartedly.“

“From start to finish we had an amazing meal. The service is impeccable and the food is delicious and imaginative. Beautiful ambiance too.We have had a perfect dinner every time we have been here and can't wait to come back!“

“Food is fresh and presented wonderfully. A little on the high priced side. The price matches the ambiance though. You have to plan to spend when you go but will enjoy the experience completely.“

“I am visiting my brother and his family in New City. I decided to try Bareburger for the first time. Since being bere I have ordered twice and the food has been amazing. The first time I tried the Falafel wrap. Today I tried the Black Bean burger in a wrap. Whew!!! Absolutely Delicious!!!“

“hands down the best place! beyond 5 stars from food to staff.....Francesca and Junior were beyond exceptional bartenders! Food was excellent.....Absolutely love everything about this place“

“I highly recommend White Maple. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the service is consistently professional, attentive, and welcoming. I come here often, and every visit has been a great experience.

A special thank-you to Maria, who is always so kind, friendly, and welcoming. She truly makes every visit even more enjoyable.

The quality of both the food and the overall experience is outstanding. White Maple is one of those places you genuinely look forward to coming back to. Highly recommend!“

“Taco Thursday’s! Who doesn’t like a taco? Food is very fresh and best Mexican food around. Margaritas are made fresh with squeezed limes not a mix. One of my favorite places for Sunday breakfast! Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.“

“Planned a dinner for my husband's birthday last Saturday. Mars was our waitress. She was attentive and so kind. The manager Sarah provided awesome service to our large party as well. Food was delicious. DJ Blurred Lines played all the hot 🔥 music and classics. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend!! Thank you Sarah & Mars 🫶✨️🥂🎶“

“We had an amazing dinner at Sage-Staff, food and service was the best of the best!!“

“Stop in soon and see the renovations, beautiful, and the food, yummy and the staff, friendly and the wait time, almost none, and the prices great, the portions ginormas, and the parking, tons of it. Chris, Gerry and the staff are terriffic. Come in a sit a few and chat with them and enjoy a meal. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, you won't regret it!!“

“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.“

“Went here with a party of 8 plus our toddler and they were so accommodating. Cory made sure every dish was cooked exactly how we wanted it, kept checking on our table the whole time, cleaned everything up, and was just super kind. The organic seasonal food was really good and the place has such a nice, relaxed vibe next to the Waldorf school. Felt like we were well taken care of the entire visit. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend!“

“Great place. Food and service are awesome .“

“I have been coming here for years. I consider myself a good cook but when I need good food that I don't have to prepare, this is my go-to place. The staff and owner are great! Try the stuffed peppers, Chicken Milanese and Lasagna. OMG!“

“When I walked in the cafe, atmosphere was so welcoming and bright. The waiter assisted me to my seat and took my order immediately. So aesthetic and music ambience was calm!! Many opportunities for photos. Food came out quickly, and was so delicious well seasoned!! Definitely coming back!!“

“First time their! Food was amazing. The short ribs melted in your mouth!. The arugula salad with hearts of palm and fresh cheese was delicious! The strawberry shortcake made in a tall glass was so creative and delicious! Can’t wait to go back! The service was excellent!“

“We ate there today and there was a slight snag with my dish. Our waiter (Dan) was quick to make it right and we had a great time!“

“Coolest bar in the area, the regulars are some of the best“

“The brunch and the twin waitresses where amazing. I can’t wait to come back“

“Fine Dining Experience
Cafe 37 offers a true fine dining experience. The atmosphere is elegant yet welcoming, the service is attentive, and every dish is beautifully presented. You can tell the chefs put a lot of care into every plate. Definitely one of the best restaurants in the area“

“Great vibe for live music! From Grunge to Reggae... Great pub food!! I'm hooked on Thursdays Jazz!!! Every Thursday has different surprise guests - Jazz at The Dog House is NEVER boring!!! 🤟🏻🤟🏼🤟🏽☮️🇺🇲🗽“

“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 used to live in nyc. Since moving to jersey years ago, i have been looking for a place that does Falafel and gyro platters the new york way. This spot is exactly that and no other spot compares! Ive tried so many disappointing falafels in jersey. This one was perfect! Exactly the same as my fav cart in NYC. I used to have to go to nyc when i craved this so im so happy i no longer have to make that journey. Manhattan Halal Gyro has to be one of the most underrated restaurants in northern jersey. The team was friendly and lovely. The prices were insanely good! The quality was perfect. Good vegetables and loved the grilled onions on the platter. The sauces were exactly what they were supposed to be and the falafel was so perfect - soft but crunchy - exactly what i love in a good falafel.

This also tastes the same as the falafel i get when i visit family in the middle east.

So go try it!“

“Just an overall great atmosphere! One or two more items on the menu would be nice; and the fried calamari were more like baby calamari. But overall a very nice place. Enjoyed the live band and great customer service.“

“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.“

“Chef Melissa Mak is amazing. We’ve been dining at The Front Porch regularly for the past 12 months and not only is the food creative and delicious (Asian fusion pub food, so YUMMY!), the staff is super friendly and the drinks are awesome. We’ve had almost everything on the menu and you won’t be disappointed.“

“My husband and I frequent the hotel for events, but it was our first time dining. We had a 5pm reservation, so it was quiet and empty. The food was a bit pricey, but generous portions and delicious. I had the chicken pot pie and my husband had the most tender short ribs of his life. We will likely be back in the future, and look forward to an elegant way to enhance our future events!“

“Wonderful food and amazing hometown warmth!“

“I was near Goffle Grill last night so I had to stop by and visit Tony the owner. Of course the food was great. I wish I lived closer I probably be there several times a week. They have a pretty big menu and it's never disappointed.Nice people, good food, please support them.“

“Great menu and quality food“

“We had dinner at Fire & Oak in Montvale last night, and I have to give a special shoutout to our server, Michelle. She was incredibly attentive, kind, and genuinely one of the best servers I've had in a long time. There were a couple of hiccups with my filet mignon—it was first served with au poivre sauce by mistake, and when it came back, it was very rare even though I had ordered it medium. Michelle immediately apologized, took care of everything with such professionalism, and made sure the kitchen corrected it. None of it was her fault, but she handled the situation with genuine concern. The restaurant also removed the steak from our check, which was a very thoughtful gesture and completely unexpected. That level of customer service was truly appreciated. Despite the issues with my steak, Michelle made the entire experience a positive one. We always enjoy our meals at Fire & Oak, and this visit was another reminder of why we keep coming back. We'll definitely be back again soon!“

“great food and comfortable atmosphere“

“Just we were seated by. Bar area. Girl took care of too many tables. Never came back to check up never got our water x a good. 25 min waiting on food“

“Was here recently and had a wonderful experience! Jessica, our bartender, recommended a delicious margarita flatbread “pepped up” and it did not disappoint! She also convinced me to try the Pumpking beer for dessert and that was a delicious surprise! We will definitely be back on Mondays and/or Fridays to see Jessica and try more of her recommendations! She made us feel so welcomed and the service was top tier!“