Restaurants in Rockaway

“Hoooooo boy! If you come here you are in for a treat!! I found my long lost Korean Grandma & she cooks up a storm for her favorite grand baby in this kitchen!! And I know I'm her favorite! No not really, but at least that's what it feels like! I fell in love with Korean food while in California for work. I was there for almost a year. And have been back for months at a time and always eat plenty in Ktown. I moved my hotel near Ktown and tried as many places as I could. Back on the east coast Korean restaurants can be hit or miss and there are a lot of Kbbq places popping up in jersey and NY. This place has a mother(grandma)/ daughter(mom) duo as owners and chefs. They are putting out some of the best & most authentic Korean food I've had since coming back from Cali.... they are on par with some of the best Korean restaurants period. Don't just get the galbi... although slap yer momma their GALBI IS FIRE!!! ... It's not just a kbbq restaurant, they have so many other entrees.Try some of the other not so familiar traditional dishes, I promise it will be good and some of you will find your new favorite dishes. **tip #1 if you ask for the traditional kimchi you will get grandma's special family recipe kimchi. The reason you have to ask for it special is because they make another kimchi that they use for most of the dishes. The difference is that the traditional is fermented a lot longer, it's also spicier, it's tangier and has a much more robust depth of flavor. Because it's spicier & fermented longer the owners felt it might be too much for a typical palette. And it may not be a fit for everyone, but damn is it good!** The scallion & seafood pancakes are awesome. The Korean double fried chicken will make you go ....ohhh crap did I just eat all of it? Yes and I loved every bite! Korean fried rice is similar to Chinese fried rice, but lighter, healthier, fresher, more veggies & your choice of meat, if any, that's savory, robust with a hint of sweet. I've had 5 different soups here. They are all fantastic but tip #2 if you eat the soup in the restaurant you get a better experience. First off, inhouse the soup comes in a stone bowl that's screaming hot, the soup is still bubbling a good 5-6 minutes after arriving at the table. You get little accompaniments with the soup. They pack some for take out, but inhouse you get as much as you want, just ask and they will bring you more of everything. They will even transfer the soup to a new hot stone bowl if you take too long eating and you want it piping hot. It's still good as take out, don't get me wrong, it's just a different experience eating in. I've had both and wouldn't hesitate doing either, just depends on the time. The japchae is great, it's got so many flavor profiles bouncing around in your mouth. I'm telling you, grandma in the kitchen is such a sweet woman but she can throw down with the best of them in the kitchen. She is a blessing to your palette! If noodles are your thing, the Ramen is really good, the udon is really good, the japchae is really good, but the k-noodles... the k-noodles? THE K-NOODLES!!!!! If I was poor I would sell my body parts to buy this! I only need one hand to eat anyway!!! No hyperbole. It's really that good. The prices are good. On the same level as most fast casual. The place is small, parking is a little weird and the ambiance is a little too bright, but man is the food great! You will come back & you will bring friends and you will tell other friends they have to try it. It's that kind of place!

Vegetarian options: Any dish can be made vegetarian from appetizers to soups to entrees.

Dietary restrictions: The do not use peanut oil. Everything here is made to order. And they accommodate all kinds of food restrictions.

Parking: They have about 6 parking spots out front but the parking is literally pulling off route 46 into a spot, so pulling out can be tricky!”

“The Original M&S Pizza is our favorite Pizza play and has been for over 30 years!!!! Great food, always done right, and if you have any issues - the guys will always take care of you no matter what. You can tell they take pride in their food and their reputation, Which is Topps in my book. ?????? ? The best around!”

“Everything is very fresh and quality is exceptional. Everyone working is very friendly and accommodating. Also this is the only location that has WHITE AMERICAN CHEESE!!”

“I highly recommend Anthony’s pizzeria and family restaurant. If you’re looking for delicious food friendly atmosphere great service Anthony’s place is it. It is the number one restaurant to go to and enjoy your dinner. Also they have the best pizza.”

“Service and food were fantastic…we will be back again. Recommend to everyone I know”

“Beautiful decor on the inside. Restaurant gets busy so make reservation just in case! Had dinner Monday night and Ashley was amazing. The sake warrior is like a limey summer refresher. Just with a little twist. Really good! Shrimp dumplings are so bomb, as well as the sesame chicken and glass noodle. Great service.”

“Best breakfast in NJ! Think of a cooking show, with 3 artistic, culinary experts competing to design the most amazing breakfast creation, and to win a 1st place ribbon!!! They have every breakfast food, ingredient and garnish in front of them, and Go! Hands off!!! Step back!!! ??? These amazing winning dishes are what Missy serves to everyone, everyday! Fantastic breakfast specials! 5 stars are not enough!”

“su atención es super buena y la comida es deliciosa....lo recomiendo mucho”

“We had an amazing time at the Riverside Shoppe's Breakfast with Santa! The food was delicious, atmosphere was super cozy and the kids had so much fun with Santa. It is truly a neighborhood gem!”

“I have loved coming to Hibernia Diner over the years, and their service and food have always been amazing! Today when the owner offered my allergy kids safe cookies on the house. Pure joy!! Thank you!”

“Fantastic burgers, great beer options, and awesome LIVE music variety!”

“While it isn’t much to look at from the outside, their Mediterranean food is fantastic and authentic (not some version of what Americans think it should be), and the service is stellar. The platters are perfect for sharing so everyone can try different dishes. They became a favorite after the first visit.”

“Pepper Steak was really good. Nice and tender compared to many Chinese take out spots near me. Chicken with broccoli was also pretty good. Their garlic shrimp served with the mofongo was great! Next time I'll try it with their fried rice. Other people that left a review recommended their Mofongo. Maybe it's just me but it was ok. It seemed a bit on the drier side. Overall I like this spot. It just sucks its too far from where I live. lol”

“Bridget’s smash burger with side salad is outta this world! This bar is the closest thing to a Key West bar experience you can find in North Jersey. All are welcome and all get along. Very chill and highly recommended.”

“Excellent food! Excellent service! We went this past Saturday and we were a party of 6. Everything everyone had was delicious. Great attentive service. Food came out fast. We absolutely love it! We have went other times before this one and it’s been good every time! Highly recommend”

“Loved ordering via the mobile app. My walk in and out time was less than 1 minute. Customer service was great & quick. Will definitely recommend for anyone who’s on the run looking to grab and go. I ordered: Dirty Cake, peanut butter ft. Reese’s Pieces & THE BLUE MONSTER Ft. Chips Ahoy ???”

“Delicious ice cream. Super cool combos. Staff is incredibly nice too. Large clean area to enjoy your treat. 5 stars all around.”

“Nice and clean. Nice Ambiance. Great choice of flavors. Such a nice change from ice cream less fat, less sugar, very rich flavor and smooth and creamy.”

“We had a wonderful event today at The Exchange"s banquet facilities. Food was fantastic!! Only thing better then the food was the hostesses. Very attentive, and very helpful. They made the function run tha much smoother amd made my day that much easier. But did I mention the food...my guests have not stopped reaching out to me saying how muched they loved the food. If your looking for a place to have a function 100% would recommend The Exchange in Rockaway.”

“Great food. So far the best colombian food I ate in NJ.”

“This was our favorite restaurant for years when we lived in NJ. We were in area last week (after 15 years). WOW - the menu, the food, the cocktails, the service and effort put into everything is still FABULOUS! Our dinner on Friday was so good, we ate there again on Saturday night. Thank you Dan and your entire team.”

“The food was delicious! The root beer float and strawberry lemonade were awesome. The service was excellent. We will definitely be coming here every time we visit family.”

“Very nice and great food they are super friendly”

“Had to check my receipt to make sure it was only 6.99. The Lamb and chicken Gyro are the first time months I felt like I got what I paid for. Guys at the counter were excellent service as well.”

“Just tried this place out to see if the high rating was real or not. The real reason is we hoped the positive reviews were true. We got tacos with rice and beans. Simple dish, but it's smell and taste were through the roof perfection. Three warm savory corn tortillas for each and each delectable. It reminded me of the best Mexican street food, only better, I had a seat! The staff is basically all family and THAT alone says something about the care behind every dish.”

“Muy buena atención y rica comida”

“Sandwiches are delicious. So many varieties and all scrumptious. Great value for the price!”

“We had my daughter's sweet 16 catered by RJ's. The food was absolutely delicious, I mean all of it. There wasn't one dish that wasn't amazing. Everyone at the party raced about the food. I highly recommend RJ's to cater your party”

“Stopped in for the name and breakfast 😂 got a BEG on a roll and it was great and very reasonably priced. Cute little spot to grab a quick bite and they’re open so early! Definitely will be back for lunch.”

“Thank you so much for the delicious gluten-free carrot cake for my daughters birthday, Carrot cake is her favorite and she hasn’t had it in years due to food sensitivities she absolutely loved it as did our guests.”

“Great food great people! Been going here since I was a kid!”

“don't expect great cell service in this place.”

“My husband and I celebrated our daughter's baptism party at Brick46 and it was INCREDIBLE. Our families are still talking about how delicious the food was and how amazing the staff was! We could not have asked for a better day and cannot thank Brick46 enough!”

“Best bagels - ever! Must try. Highly recommend.”

“Primo Hoagies is fantastic! The sandwiches are made to order on yummy bread, the macaroni salad is delicious, and the pickles are super tasty. What a great addition to the restaurants here in Rockaway.”

“Great place. Food is delicious and staff is friendly and attentive.”

“Whenever I come to rockaway townsquare and crave something sugary or sweet, then Cinnabon is a must go place for me. Their center of the roll or classic roll is really good.”

“Had a problem with my burger that the lead manager came over and fixed promptly, but the bespectacled man who took our order was passive-aggressive and very condescending. According to our receipt, apparently the man's name was Lorenzo. In the first place, Lorenzo refused to even take my order until my fiancé (who was with me) ordered her food first. The reason Lorenzo gave for this was simply an insistence on "ladies first!" While Lorenzo had a point about this being good manners and proper etiquette, for him to be as adamant and imposing about it was rude, inappropriate and uncalled-for in the context of a customer service experience. Not only this, but every time I politely asked him a question about if a certain condiment had been placed on my order or not, he would reply "You already said that" in an extremely passive-aggressive manner if I managed to accidentally repeat myself. Lorenzo's whole attitude made it seem like he was trying to make me look as bad as he possibly could in front of my woman, which makes me wonder if perhaps it was a lame- brained attempt to steal someone else's lady. Apparently, he felt that I needed to be "put in my place", when I in fact did nothing to deserve this treatment. All I did was initiate was a simple business transaction. This whole encounter made me feel like a victim of reverse racism, due to the fact the cashier in question was black and he was acting like he was under the impression that white people owe him something besides the money they pay for their food at this location. And if not reverse racism, then I am accusing Lorenzo of blatant gender-on-gender misandry.”

“Adam’s Beer Garden is a secret gem! I’ve driven passed this a thousand times. There is more then enough room to watch all the games. Spread out at this bar there is a bunch of things to do. Play pool, play the lottery, I believe they have a dart board! Go outside where there is even more endless space and challenge someone to foos ball. Before you go outside grab a cigar from their humidor. Then just chill out there in front of a big screen and watch your team win a game. They have a okay selection of cigars to choose from. The cigars are reasonably priced. Lots of beer on tap. We ordered a pitcher you should too! Cash only! Don’t think they sell food.

Parking: I parked along the railroad tracks.”

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I can't say enough good things about Riviera Maya Mexican in Rockaway! This place has quickly become a favorite stop for me and my fellow soldiers during our drill weekends. The food is consistently fresh and absolutely delicious, with a wide variety of options that never disappoint.

The service is always fast and friendly, making us feel right at home every time we visit. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure we have a great experience, which is truly appreciated, especially when we come in with a group of about a dozen.

If you're looking for a fantastic meal in a welcoming atmosphere, look no further than Riviera Maya Mexican. Highly recommend!”

“Decided to try before hitting a movie right when they opened. Helpful, friendly staff. Ordered the basic sandwich since it is closest to my favorite chik-fil-a. Nice crispy filet, very moist and tender, enjoyed very much. Not as much spices in the breading so if you like it more plain this is your sandwich. Pickles a bit thicker and good taste, very good. Nice soft bun. Really liked the fries, similar to five guys but thinner and they have great spice options, I chose the rosemary black pepper fries. Sauces were really good too, the signature is just like chik-fil-a, also really liked the Korean BBQ and Buffalo. Would definitely return nice job!”

“February 14th, Valentine’s Day and people are leaving this place. 2 chefs working only. A lot of people and waiting time is about an hour. So disappointing”

“Great sandwiches and great prices.......I eat there 3 times a week and love the daily specials.......friendly staff”

“Muldoon's has great atmosphere, great service and outstanding foods! Had lunch with a group of friends and ended up there again for dinner. Excellent both times!”

“Been going for years super friendly owner and great food.”

“Everything we have ever bought has been delicious!”

“Rockaway Auntie Anne’s team helped cater my work event and it came out amazing! Their attention to detail and hospitality, going above and beyond made the day that much better! Will definitely order again for future events!”

“Excellent! This deli is great, A+, bright and clean. Anon is incredibly hard working 7 days a week. Check it out find something yummy. 3 1/2 mi. North of 80 on Rt.513. Go do some hiking n biking and check it out!”

“This place deserves a Michelin rating. The ingredients fresh, delicious, and consistent. And service is always great. You can rely on this place for the best deal on sushi you’ll ever get.”

“Even tho green pond road dunkin is down the street I drive 10 mins in the other direction for this DD. The service is amazing, their coffee IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and fresh. 11/10”

“Lugar encantador con buen servicio y deliciosa cómoda mexicana .”

“yummy and good good. the pizza was delicioso”

“marina did the best”

“The ladies there were so sweet & kind ... I will bring all of my friends and family there so nice!�”

“I ordered through Grub Hub , and was VERY pleased with the food I ordered. The wonton soup and chicken lo mein were both tasty. It's my new go-to Chinese take out. I didn't like the Grub Hub delivery: no text advising it had been delivered, nor did the driver ring my doorbell, so the food sat outside in the cold, most likely for over an 1/2 hour. :(”

“They're always running specials either in store or in the App, so if you watch for them, you'll get good deals.
This area of Rt. 46 has several fast-food choices so it's generally a good area for a quick check meal but this is our go-to when in the area also because it's the only Arby's for quite a distance in New Jersey.

Just wanted to add this. Why are 2 of the reviews for this location using identical photos and saying they spent $30-50 each which is ridiculous!?”

“Excellent food. Loved the options that were given and many choices to pick from. 10/10”

“THE FOOD IS AMAZING HERE. YOU HAVE TO TRY THEIR BURGERS AND STEAKS. NOTHING BEATS IT. THE WORKERS ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND VERY GOOD AT WHAT THEY DO. AND THE MANAGER (WHOS NAME IS ROB) IS THE MOST COMPETENT AND MOST FRIENDLY BOSS THAT I HAVE EVER MET. THIS PLACE IS WORTH GOING TOO.”

“I was unfamiliar with your game olive garden. Kristen was the GOAT give her a raise.

Kid-friendliness: The kids were cool ya. (We were the kids.)”

“I’ve been eating at Rockaway River Barn for quite some time even meeting with retired work friends. Food has always been consistently good. This last time my granddaughter thought the pizza tasted sour. We all took a bite and agreed. The owner said he would replace it or take off the bill!! Thank you My complaint wasn’t about the food but the fact that the owner charged us $10.50 to cut and serve the birthday cake I made and brought with all the necessary items to cut our own n serve candles n all. Even though we insisted we wanted to cut our own he whisked the cake away saying no he would cut and serve. Never mentioned it would cost us $10.50 to cut our own cake. Not a good practice for an owner. From now on we’ll have cake at home!!! And most likely go to another place. My final word DON’T BRING YOUR OWN CAKE TO THIS RESTAURANT!!”