50 Best Cocktail Bars near Ridgewood

“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.“

“We have been going to Felinas since 2019. Chef Joe, Frank, and the entire staff make us feel like family. We have many personal and professional occasions celebrated there and will continue to do so. Thank you, Felina Ridgewood“

“Outstanding food, service, atmosphere! Definately a place to have a great night!“

“Dining at this Puerto Rican restaurant was a memorable experience from start to finish. The staff is incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive, making you feel right at home. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy delicious food, great service, and a true taste of Puerto Rico.“

“Hermoso restaurante de comida internacional música tragos espectaculares y ambiente súper agradable“

“Excellent ambiance, amazing drinks, and the best customer service !“

“Reminds me of my grandmother’s cooking“

“Great staff. Friendly and very attentive. Definitely recommend.“

“Great meal - drinks extraordinary. Definitely coming back.“

“Took home two seafood entrees with sides. Absolutely delicious, large portions. Obviously prepared with care and quality ingredients. Will be returning for more!“

“Great experience, atmosphere and service“

“Excellent places , if you want to have at great time with family or friends , great atmosphere , great food , great drinks , great staff , ty Gretel will highly recommended to everyone #new sherif in town 🙏🏼“

“had a great experience with Brittany! She was very friendly, professional, and made sure everything went smoothly from start to finish. She was easy to communicate with, helpful, and really made the experience a positive one. I would definitely recommend Brittany to anyone looking for great service!“

“Delicious food. Fresh, tasty, high quality ingredients. Huge portions. Great low key atmosphere. Joe, the owner, was welcoming, full of suggestions, and was a great person to talk to. Will definitely be going back.“

“The staff was friendly, Filet mignon was the best I've ever had. Highly recommended.“

“From the moment we walked in, the host greeted us like old friends and walked us right to our table — I instantly had a good feeling, and I was right. Our server was awesome — super friendly, knew the menu inside out, and was on top of everything all night.

The menu is classic Italian but with a twist — way more interesting than your standard North Jersey Italian spot. The ossobuco was fantastic (if I had to nitpick, I’d say the risotto could’ve used a touch less water and a heavier hand with the parm). The clams were fresh and baked to perfection, and my son devoured his ravioli. For dessert, the bread pudding was absolutely unreal — honestly worth the trip alone.

Safe to say we’ll be regulars!“

“The best naberhood bar that I've been to in many years“

“Queridos Alex y María, Desde el principio captaron mi atención. Su huella en la industria es única; a lo largo de los años, su constancia ha sido de primera. Oro para que cada proyecto en el que se aventuren multiplique su fe en Dios.“

“The reviews I read to this restaurant really fooled me. The food served here did not taste fresh. Don't get me started on their drinks, more like ice. If you love spending money on bad food and iced drinks then this is the place for you. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone“

“Love this place! They have an entire vegan menu with at least ten vegan options. They have both Beyond and Impossible products, as well as a fabulous black bean burger and falafel wrap. Lots of vegan sides, too! Updated from previous review on 2026-07-26“

“The Calamari is amazing, so fresh and tender. The chicken Milanese is also great. Their Red Sangria is also good!“

“A friend’s daughter recommended this place, and I’m so glad she did. From the moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted by a very sweet, attentive staff member. The space itself is beautiful, with a calm and relaxing atmosphere that makes you feel welcome right away. And the drinks are fire!“

“Great food and service was excellent“

“Super nice. We have fun! Good food“

“Trays of wraps made for cardiac service at GSH. Best grilled chicken wrap ever!! My friends and family frequently eat at the diner. Everything is fresh and delicious 😋“

“This place is awesome! I went for the first time this past weekend and had a wonderful experience. Super tasty food and excellent service. I have some pretty severe food allergies and James was so reassuring and made me feel at ease. Highly recommend the Charlie Girl cocktail!“

“This place is soooo much fun weather you're going for lunch with coworkers or partying on a Friday night! It's great for friends, couples, parties, events. The food is delicious without breaking the bank and the staff is beyond courteous and helpful. 5 star, absolutely recommend!“

“Great service good food 👍🥝“

“Great service, good food and lots of TVs. Need QuickDraw but not a deterrent at all. 💯 I’ll be back very soon“

“food and drinks were delicious and fun atmosphere“

“I had a private event in the Parlor Room and it was fabulous. Food and drinks were spot on and the service was dynamite. There were 21 of us all together and everyone was well cared for by server Lily and the rest of the awesome staff. I really love the unique atmosphere of the place -warm, classy and comfortable all at once. No boring old chain restaurant vibes here. Everyone had a great time. I would definitely host future events here.“

“Louie's On The Avenue has been our favorite local restaurant for years ..however last Friday Stephanie and her team knocked it out of the park! with 24 hours notice, they helped plan, decorate, cater and Host our impromptu wedding. It was fantastic. the decorations, the signature drinks, delicious apps, brilliant wait service and overall atmosphere was unbeatable! I cannot express our gratitude enough for making this a memorable event for both Steve and I. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts❤️ love love love you all!“

“Great place. Food and service are awesome .“

“Had the best time yet at this Incredible Restaurant with beautiful women celebrating Christmas and the atmosphere was perfect for it. Gorgeous decor, great music (DJ), delish food, big bar with excellent service, and Daniel you must meet! He made our night extra special with some incredible pictures that we will treasure forever. He just made us feel AMAZING! We are definitely going back. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Love CONCOURSE CLUB!💕 Happy Holidays! Lina Green“

“Iron Horse hosted my baby shower and it could not have went more perfectly! Jackie and her staff were AMAZING. Everyone was attentive, polite, the food was hot, delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. From the initial contact via email to the clean up after the shower, Jackie was there personally to help and her staff was beyond helpful. The shower went over the time limit and we were not rushed out, but offered to stay, take our time and continue to be waited on in case lingering guests needed anything. We also have come for dinner and lunch multiple times and the food is always delicious and the service exceptional. We love Iron Horse!“

“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.“

“great place great football menu other food is good as well“

“This past August, I had my daughter’s bridal shower at Sidebar. I made all my arrangements with Danny. It was a pleasure to work with him. Everything turned out great. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, the waiters and waitresses were very accommodating. Everyone had a great time. Don’t hesitate to have an event here!“

“I had a fabulous experience at Sofia’s.

The sofia salad was superb and the Lobster Vodka Rigatoni, was the best meal I’ve had this year.

The octopus unfortunately was severely overcooked, it was truly inedible, but the rest of the food more than made up for it.

I highly recommend Sofia’s!“

“Had a great time? DJ was good & service was exceptional!“

“Margaritas are the best. Beef burritos are great. Chips and salsa top notch“

“amazing restaurant wrong neighborhood.“

“Amazing staff. Best Ive had in NJ in a long time. Matt and Aniha (i know i messed that up) were spectacular. They were so polite, made delicious drinks...the food was a 10. Ownership, protect these two gems. Will be coming back! What days do they work?“

“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.“

“Wait staff are attentive. Jing was helpful and able to attend to our request. Sushi is fresh and my mango martini was excellent“

“Loved it! Guacamole with fried plantains was delicious. I had the steak with garlic shrimp, very good. My friends enjoyed their dishes too. Drinks were also great- I had the Cucumber Margarita with Don Julio & it was very refreshing on a hot summer day. Trendy atmosphere and cool murals. Service was wonderful- friendly, attentive & knowledgeable. Will definitely be back.“

“We have had dinner several times - the food and service are excellent. It is a lovely restaurant but it is very noisy. That is out only complaint. I wear hearing aides and the noise level makes it difficult to her the conversation at the table.“

“Great restaurant good food and friendly staff.“