50 Best American Restaurants near Rutherford

“Small and quaint place nestled in Rutherford. Attentive staff, great food. Will return if i am in the area.“

“Beautiful hotel Very friendly and very clean Food was amazing“

“Our 40th Anniversary dinner was amazing last night! From the service to the food and meeting the chef after! What a wonderful restaurant especially for a special occasion! Thank you for an amazing night!“

“My wife & I went to Sonoma Bistro because the restaurant we were originally going to was closed. Lucky for us! This place was amazing. A little hard to hear each other talk, but not overly concerning. Erick, our server, was excellent. Very friendly and courteous. My wife ordered the Vegetarian Burrito Bowl and loved it. I ordered the stuffed chicken. That was one of the best dishes I have had in a very long time. I am so glad we wound up at this place. Also, if you like fruity cocktails, I highly recommend the Tiki Temptation. We will probably be going back within a few days just to get the exact same dishes. If you haven't been here, give this place a shot. You won't regret it.“

“Jim dandy’s is a very good place to get a quick meal for cheap with a friendly staff making you feel comfortable“

“I feel guilty for wanting this place all to myself because it's so good. The staff handled my children's requests with grace. This place distinguishes itself clearly. Their menu offerings and service quality merit top rating. You should taste what this spot offers once.“

“Amazing staff, amazing food (better than my bubbies, but don’t tell her) absolutely loved it!!“

“chill vibe. great burgers. super cocktails. good service“

“This was my second time coming here. First experience was great. This experience was just okay. Our waitress was very aggressive when it came to ordering our food. Which I thought was strange since brunch was over at 4:30 (according to the website). We sat down a little pass 2pm. One of our friends was late and was rushed to order as well (we were still well within the time frame of brunch). The next problem was the waitress said we had to pay a 20% tip because of the size of our group which was six people. My thing is if that's the case it should automatically be added on the bill (that's what a lot of restaurants do). Still unsure about the 20 % tip because I checked the website and didn't see that information. We were hounded because we wanted to pay a different tip based on the service. The tipping amount is supposed to be based on how well the service was. This service didn't deserve 20%. The 20% was paid but we weren't happy about paying it. I'm disappointed because like I said my first experience for brunch here was great. The previous waitress was super nice and welcoming. We didn't feel rushed at all. Based on this recent experience I don't think me and my friends will be coming back here.“

“Waiter was extra kind and friendly!! Meal was delicious. Thanksgiving away from home. Atmosphere very nice.“

“I thoroughly enjoyed my reservation at Linden’s!

A small group of us were there to celebrate a friends birthday. The staff was very welcoming and friendly, the service was nothing short of amazing, and every dish we ordered was delicious!

I will be back again soon : )“

“The Pork Belly Bao Buns were freaking amazing!!!!“

“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.“

“Super unique and delicious maple praline brown butter pancakes! More cake than pancake. The wait was not long to get a table and the service was prompt, professional, courteous, and didn’t leave us in want of anything. All of our needs were met. Food was prepared much quicker than expected and was all very good! I would definitely recommend this!“

“Crown Shy — Sleek American Dining in FiDi
Perched at the base of the iconic Art Deco tower at 70 Pine Street in Manhattan’s Financial District, Crown Shy delivers a stylish dining experience with a warm, modern vibe. The restaurant offers a well-curated à la carte menu with main dishes typically ranging from $25 to $50   .

Food & Ambiance
• The cuisine is American with creative twists—great options like gruyere fritters, bucatini with sungold tomatoes, or ricotta gnocchi, plus standout desserts like sticky toffee pudding or satsuma-orange ice cream  .
• The decor is minimalist yet atmospheric, capturing that polished, artful FiDi energy  .

Service & Extras
• The staff are generally friendly and professional. Many visitors highlight thoughtful service—even receiving complimentary desserts for special occasions .
• For a more immersive experience, consider starting or ending your evening at OverStory, the acclaimed rooftop bar upstairs with sweeping skyline views  .

Hours & Reservations
• Dinner: Open Tuesday through Saturday, typically from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday until 9:30 PM; earlier closing at 9:30 PM on Mondays   .
• Brunch: Available Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 AM–2:00 PM .
• Reservations can be made directly via the Crown Shy website as it is not on OpenTable  .

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TL;DR: Crown Shy is a Michelin-starred American restaurant in a chic FiDi setting with a clever a la carte menu ($25–$50 per dish), stylish decor, and attentive service. Ideal for weekday dinners or weekend brunches. Book directly via their website. Don’t miss the rooftop bar OverStory for an unforgettable view.“

“The food is phenomenal!! That’s it, that’s all!!“

“nice service,,🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍💪💪🤳🤳🤳🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🤝“

“From our first steps to our departure, everything was AMAZING. This saturday evening was out last in NYC before returning to Montreal and The Smith Midtown made it PERFECT. The food was more than we could even expect. The seafood tower is quite an experience, treat yourself! Thank you to everyone at the front desk, including the managers, because they made us laughed a lot and were so nice to us. Big thanks to our server too. A must in NYC!“

“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“

“es un muy buen restaurante con un buen servicio tiene un personal muy capacitado son muy amables y los platillos que están en el menú son muy delicios los platillos bendiciones“

“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.“

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

“What a wonderful restaurant great mix of foods and service was so friendly. Highly recommend butternut fries to start!“

“This restaurant is built on a philosophy I want to applaud. Vegetable-forward dishes. Farm to table freshness. Clear expressions of flavour in each dish. And it works. This is fine dining that also puts you at ease as a customer. Service is polite, prompt, but never overbearing. The dishes like being reintroduced to old friends. Familiar flavours that are so much more alive than you expect. Delightful.“

“That’s really nice restaurant“

“Tasty food, reasonable prices, large selection of different meals, clean, warm atmosphere, great service. Highly recommended!“

“RHRooftop is spectacular. It's beautifully stunning; the views, the space, the design, the food and the service. Fantastic food - tasty and well-presented - although our entrees arrived before we were done with our appetizers. This did not happen to the tables immediately near us; we were all seated within ten minutes of each other. This would be my only real disappointment. The googled dress code is perhaps wishful thinking - and while discouraging of tank tops for men - seemingly not parallel for women. Tshirts definitely won the day on many men. And women were dressed quite smartly in comparison. Then there was the couple who thought they were in their living room .... Watching TV. A sign advising that there are more bathrooms one level down would probably be appreciated by the diners who are unfortunate enough to be seated by the amassed queue. Only two restrooms at the restaurant level will do that.“

“The best Georgian restaurant in NYC“

“❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“The waiter was always there but not intrusive, had a wealth of knowledge about the dishes and wines, and recommended the best pairings for my taste, perfect!“

“This place is incredible. The atmosphere, the food, service, just everything is top notch. The crab cake here was probably the best I have ever eaten.

The drinks here have classic NYC prices, but the Monkey Bar martini was ridiculously good.“

“We sat at the chef’s table, and everything was amazing. Zucchini, shortbreads, pork chop, all the sides — and I’ve never been somewhere with such a focus on chartreuse. We got a flight of vintage chartreuse and it was so fun. I can’t wait to go back.“

“Impeccable service. The hanger steak….❤️“

“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.“

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

“Chill local spot worth going to even if you're not a local. The burger.... the burger, oh, and the burger. Did I mention the burger? Anyway, we had a bunch of other menu items, and everything is really, really good. We eat out a lot, and Swoonys definitely deserves a spot way up the list of places we really like a lot. Already well on our way to becoming regulars.“

“Food and service was excellent. Service was out of this world. Can't wait to go again“

“Had on of the best Burgers of my life here last week! Cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and served with truffle parm fries. 10/10
We also had the Bacon Wrapped Dates, and the Brussel Sprouts which were also delicious. For dessert I highly recommend their frozen yogurt! is was so refreshing.

Over all, we had a fantastic experience.“

“The Best that i ever been“

“Creative take on Mediterranean food Fantastic“

“BEST FILET MIGNON I’ve ever had!!! Woww
I was honestly impressed. Usually I just get disappointed with the food when I go to very fancy restaurants! But this one amazed me 💛
Great atmosphere/ vibe, love all the details and service. Just sad that the tables have to be so close to each other.“

“Really great oysters and cocktails! We had a great time...“

“Great food, good service, good vibe!“

“Such fun and unexpected food. We had only 3 dishes: fish head terrine, lentils with eel and whole mackerel. Great preparation and seasoning. Didn’t go for any of the limited dessert offerings. Space is rather dull. Staff and server were delightful. Recommend thus restaurant for adventurous pescatarians“

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

“Went to Orchard townhouse on a Monday with my bestie she got a glass of cab sauv and I got chamomile fields, which I loved. For appetizer we got the prosciutto & stracciatella, which was fantastic! Lastly, we split the burger and the kale Caesar. They were nothing to write home about but good nonetheless. I loved the vibe in this place it was cozy and intimate. I will say my only complaint is we felt a little rush towards the end and that surprised us since the place was no where near closing nor was it busy.“

“Cosy atmosphere, great food and friendly people.“

“After all these years this old flame still has it.
Fun flirty staff crew, on top of their game.
Great French classics.
Foie gras, escargots, soupe L'oignone, Canard, Bone marrow, Steak frites, And of course, the dry aged prime beef Black Label Burger.
Good martini, great wine.
Perfect Soufflé.
Bon appétit !“