50 Best American Restaurants near Wanaque

“We chose to have a small wedding at Tree Tavern! We planned for months as we loved the set up of the outside. We came and tried food and drinks, and every person we encountered were extremely nice and helpful. They helped us every step of the way. The options we had for the food was amazing. We got to customize it to how we wanted and then pick a very nice drink package. The pricing was outstanding. They helped with the set up and take down of the wedding and honestly helped us with every little detail. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day or a better venue for our special day. If we could do it over again we wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you to Mike, the wonderful owner. Joyce who helped us plan everything and Vicky who helped us pick out all our drinks. Tree Tavern is a place we will come to again and again. The atmosphere is beautiful and the people are great. They helped make our wedding day magical. This place is definitely deserves more than 5 stars!“

“Crystal was an amazing server. Was efficient and engaging. I enjoy having servers like Crystal because they create a great dinning experience.“

“Been here 2xs, food, service and atmosphere are excellent. Seasonal cocktails. A stranger , i will call Joy, bought us a drink. Thank you!“

“I had an incredible dining experience at Applebee’s, thanks to our waitress, Adriana! From the moment we were seated, she greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel right at home. Adriana was attentive, friendly, and genuinely cared about making sure we enjoyed our meal. She anticipated our needs, kept our drinks topped off, and was quick with any requests we had.

Not only was she efficient, but she also had a great attitude and brought such positive energy to our table. It made our meal so much more enjoyable! If you’re dining here, I highly recommend asking for Adriana – she’ll make your visit exceptional. Thank you, Adriana, for your wonderful service“

“Have gone here many times and have not been disappointed. The food is excellent as well as the Service and drinks. Bring your friends and family for a great time and great food!!!“

“Charming Atmosphere, Delicious Food, and Top-Notch Service at Country Cottage!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Country Cottage, I was charmed by the warm, cozy atmosphere. The décor set the perfect tone for a relaxing meal.

The service was outstanding—attentive, friendly, and efficient without being overbearing. It’s clear that the staff takes pride in making sure guests have a wonderful dining experience.

I’m already looking forward to my next visit!“

“Great place. Food and service are awesome .“

“They handled our son's graduation party and we heard nothing but great things from our guests. Quick setup before and the food selections were all fresh and outstanding. Would absolutely recommend them!“

“Overall, a good restaurant and we would definitely come back. I started with a dirty martini — would not recommend. The olives were hard, and the drink had small ice chips in it, which made for a less-than-enjoyable experience. I ended up switching to red wine, which was delicious and much better. For appetizers, we had the octopus — very flavorful! While the octopus was a bit chewy, the taste was excellent. The oysters were outstanding — I honestly wanted more and more of them. For the main course, we both had the filet mignon, which was cooked perfectly and paired with chimichurri sauce — a perfect match. The mashed potatoes were some of the best we've ever had. On the other hand, skip the creamed spinach — it lacked flavor and was quite bland. We finished with the carrot cake. The portion is huge, and while it was okay, it wasn't anything special. Overall, it's a great spot. We'll definitely be back, just with a few different menu choices next time.“

“Great place with excellent food and service.“

“Had lunch there with my wife my cheese burger platter was excellent. Marlene had a dog all way and onion rings excellent. Coffee was good. Nice place .going return soon.“

“best place ever I enjoy there food I moved out of Paterson nj 4 years ago ever time I come to nj to visit my mom I stop there. great people great food“

“We have Alexander as our server and he was so pleasant and helpful. The food was served at a reasonable time and great pricing for what we ordered. The lava cake was 10/10. I noticed the restaurant itself is very clean which I truly appreciate. They were also decorated for the holidays which was nice to see!“

“You going to get a consistent meal at the Lantern. I usually will order ahead and pick up through the drive through. Today, we ate in, and can I just say the staff was amazing. Queen DD was so sweet and the gentleman whose name I forgot to ask, but assume is management of some sort, was SO KIND. Absolutely fantastic experience with them today. Thank you so much for your patience and kindness towards us! Yall made my little girl’s day with that itty bitty ice cream cone.“

“I absolutely love this place I work in the same building as the daughter of this restaurant and she is a bright and shining star of a person the mother and the cook of the restaurant is beautiful wonderful personality and makes great food I recommend this restaurant to anybody who's looking for a home feeling fresh food fulfilling and tasteful restaurant Gourmet Express is one of my favorite restaurants you guys are the best“

“I haven’t been to The Barn since my kids were young, but we visited Abma’s farm today for the hayride with my daughter and granddaughter and stopped at The Barn for dinner after. What a delight! The staff were so welcoming and child-friendly. I have never been anywhere as child-friendly in Bergen County. Their outside seating area is perfect for families with young children in tow. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience.“

“Hidden Gem with Amazing Flavors and Generous Portions

I can’t say enough good things about this place. Though it might be easy to overlook because of the location, it’s absolutely worth finding parking for, even if you’re coming from a bit further away. The portion sizes are huge for the price—this delicious meal was only $15, and the flavor is out of this world. The meat was so tender, it literally fell apart, and every bite just kept getting better. You can taste the love and care in every dish. It’s one of those spots that may not be packed yet, but once people discover it, I’m sure it’ll be the next go-to. Do yourself a favor and check it out!“

“They have Surprisingly good Deli Style sandwiches that are prepared fresh right in front of you.“

“Bridal shower, decor is stunning, food amazing“

“The pierogi appetizer was 10/10 delicious! Great location! And our server was Sonya and she was helpful, happy and attentive ! So many desert options as well!! The mint chocolate is what we went for and again 10/10!! My cousin and I will be back!“

“This restaurant got hostess that are looking for mens. They offer themselves to clients given phone numbers. Unprofessional and their food is salty and with roaches.“

“oh my god it's been 4 months since my husband and myself poped in for breakfast on our weekend getaway, and I CANNOT stop thinking about how AMAZING the food was.... looks like another 9 hour trip is in our near future 😭😍 p.s. get the pancakes🫶🏻“

“food was great and service was awsome !!“

“Stopped in for lunch mid trip. Great food and service! Should have picked up the "It's Taylor Freakin` Ham" shirt.“

“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.“

“NOTHING... The service was horrible and the wait time incredibly long. Then on top of all that they AUTOMATICALLY added a 20% gratuity to our bill and when the bill came there was a space to add a gratuity... so if you don't look at your bill and just add the gratuity you got RIPPED OFF“

“I just discovered this place. Great Chicken.“

“Great burgers, great prices! Our new “go to” diner!“

“The staff and food were absolutely amazing!“

“Great burger and fries great server definitely coming back with the girls“

“This place cranks out the best Taylor ham egg n cheeses. Any negative review you see of this restaurant is false. Seriously, get the TEC w SPK on a roll and you will literally soon after be telling someone else about how delicious it was.“

“So it was delivery order, very friendly lady took order over the phone, fast service reasonable price and I'm sure the food will be amazing. 30-45mi can't wait already , also seems she does take care of her drivers too, got 4 different things from there and all are great, thank you guys, merry “

“Great dogs. And friendly too Support this business!“

“Unbelievable flavor, really impressed!“

“We frequent the diner often and the food, service and pricing is always on point! The catering menu is also amazing! We ordered catering for the first time for my daughter’s graduation party and the food was delicious! Chris does so much for our community and treats you like family.“

“My husband and I went for the first time last night & can't say enough good things about this place. It's fun and welcoming, with inexpensive food & drinks, and open LATE (and we're night owls). The music playlist is terrific, and the whole atmosphere just transported us back to the dive bars we'd hang out at in the city in the '90s & '00s (except cleaner). It's 20 minutes from our house, but it's 100% our new local.“

“This place makes a great breakfast. Coffee was good and fresh. Friendly staff. Looking forward to trying lunch.“

“Shrimp Dino!!! The absolute best!!!“

“The personnel/staff amazing ! The decor and grounds are stunning. The food delicious it’s a 10 !!!“

“😋 We eat at this restaurant whenever we travel from VA. to RI. Every meal is delicious! Everyone is friendly. We love this place!😎“

“We dined at Robert’s for the first time. We were celebrating a relative’s birthday. The food was outrageous! The appetizers were amazing as were all of the entrees. I had chicken stuffed with mushrooms and I can honestly say that it was the best chicken I have ever eaten. The portions were plentiful. We had a large selection of desserts to choose from at the end of the meal. I chose one particular dessert but before mine came out, I asked if I could exchange it for one that someone in our party had in front of her. No problem. They accommodated me and it was beyond delicious. Also, the staff was very attentive during our whole meal. They could not have been any better. The only negative was the fact that there was also another birthday celebration going on at the same time and it was so noisy that we couldn’t hear each other talk. Despite that, I wouldn’t hesitate to return to this fabulous restaurant.“

“Great carribean food like nowhere else, and the host of a great Wednesday jam that’s been going on for over 20 years.“

“Tucked-away Gem!
My husband and I stumbled across this small grill diner hidden in the cut — and what a find! We stopped in for brunch and everything was spot on. He had the shrimp and grits, and I went with the meat lovers with egg whites. Both dishes were so good — seasoned just right and cooked perfectly. The food was delicious and the service was just as excellent. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a cozy spot with quality food. 👌🏼“

“Love the owner and the great food!!!“

“Delicious food .. fast and friendly ❤️“

“This place is by far the best, most traditional tasting authentic food I've ever had from any dominican restaurant! its a hidden Gem in downtown Paterson every bite literally transports you to the campo amazing flavor! The staff and Owner are really friendly will definitely come again muchisimas gracias.“

“Beautiful venue, amazing drinks made drinks, delicious food and great people.“

“Dining at the bar. Love the coziness and interacting with bar tenders“

“OMG! This restaurant was awesome. It was right next to the Fairfield inn. We could walk to the place. What’s great surprise when we discovered it was a bbq place! Boom our heads exploded with the great smoky flavors flowing out from the kitchen. We were seated by a lovely lady who was very attentive and exited that we came in. The waitress was also great and was vey excited to tell us what her absolute favorites were so we jumped at the items she talked about. I got the burnt pork butt and brisket ends with Mack and cheese and coleslaw, my wife got a great chicken dinner. Along with a few beer options. Delicious just doesn’t cover how good the meal was!! The best part of all the price! Read the menu so you can see what it cost. You will be amazed. If you are in Mahwah area you got to check this place out!!“