50 Best American Restaurants near New City

“Great Place,Great Food,Very Friendly people working, Been there 3 times in two weeks and have had nothing but good things to say. Thanks for a great experience“

“Great diners always fresh and delicious“

“Such a nice ambiance in the bar area. Got the Chicken Taco's which was very good & Cosmo was also very good. My husband got a burger which he enjoyed. Service was pretty good too! Will come back!“

“A place I choose to be after searching for a place to eat and enjoy and finally returning here, a clean place in Heverman, a fair price that I will always want to return to“

“We had a fabulous evening … the shepherds pie was perfect and we could not have asked more from the staff .., attentive, professional, prompt and so very friendly !!! Great night !!!“

“Just finished Sunday Brunch at La Terrazza, and we cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. Brett and his crew never disappoint. The food is delicious, the ambiance is amazing and the service is the absolute best! The staff is friendly, attentive and makes us feel like family. Our server today was Lee, and she was absolutely fantastic! We have also had excellent experiences with Leslie, Maryanne, Margaret and Jeanie. If we could give more than 5 stars, we would.“

“delicious food............“

“We are at The Burger Loft on a Friday night. it was very busy, but the service was good and the food was outstanding!“

“I was there Thursday celebrating a friend’s birthday and the food was delicious. I had steak wrap and took home the salmon. Amazing sauces to go with each one. You really should bottle and sell it. Especially the citrus one. Staff was great.all in all a great time! ♥️“

“I played here for Blank-Fest 2022... great room! Great Staff ...Great Fun!!!“

“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..“

“The food is excellent. Best burger in Westchester. And if the pulled poro empanadas are on menu they are a must order. Beer selection is excellent. The service is top notch. The atmosphere is fantastic especially in the bar area with a view of the river and bridge. Overall this is one of the best taverns I have ever been to.“

“Best bangers and mash I’ve ever had, great beer selection, and the workers were friendly and great conversationalists! Strongly recommend! ☘️“

“Quick service and good food!!“

“Being from Maine I’ll never admit this publicly, but we had the very best clam chowder, even better than anything we’ve had in Maine at the Station! It was so good! Again, I’d lose credibility with my Maine friends if I said this in public, so I trust Facebook will protect my identity! 🤣😂🤣 Thank you for great hospitality and a wonderful meal!“

“We had a fantastic dinner at Sweet Grass tonight. The food was perfection and the service was impeccable. Our first time here, but will not be our last.“

“FANTASTIC. This small but cozy breakfast nook was poppin on Saturday morning! I loved the hustle and bustle. We were sitted fast, greeted fast and the food was hot and just as quick!“

“Great staff and food. Coming back for the evening music too!“

“Just celebrated my husband's surprise party in the main dining room. Beautiful view of the golf course. Staff went over and beyond. Very attentive, friendly and accommodating. My guests are still talking about the service and the food. Highly recommend. Make sure you click on the website to see the current location on the gold course...nice view.“

“Went with friends last night. Everyone said their dinners were delicious! The service was great and it was a treat to see our favorite bartender, Lucy. Looking forward to going back soon. Highly recommend!“

“I've only eaten there once, but I can see myself visiting again. Service was very good, and friendly. The "Alvin" Grilled Chicken Sandwich was tasty, though the Chicken was a bit chewy. The French Fries were very good. The menu looks very ambitious, and I look forward to trying their other offerings. The bathrooms are tiny, but clean! It's a safe bet that you'll get an enjoyable meal at Strawberry Place.“

“I have been coming to Munno’s for over 22 years. I have never had better penne vodka and I travel extensively gobbling up food in different states and in Europe. The staff is always friendly and willing to take an order for a tray of penne vodka to be ready for us the same day. My family is now obsessed with Munno’s as well!“

“great music venue with wide variety of acts.“

“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!“

“The food is absolutely delicious. Beautiful presentation and menu has a lot of variety. Love their brunch and special events. Jackie makes everyone feel welcomed and like an old friend. Staff is extremely attentive and accommodating.“

“Great indoor and outdoor dining“

“In addition to many delicious family dinners over the years we have hosted two wonderful parties at Beni’s in the last year and we couldn’t be happier with the food and service! Always rave reviews from our guests and they are so accommodating!“

“Had a great night there recently , super friendly atmosphere and great staff. can't wait to go back.“

“We visited a few times last week from the UK. Great breakfasts and really friendly service . Will visit again when we come back hopefully in the near future 👍“

“The food here is absolutely delicious! I love going for breakfast, and they also have great options for lunch. They even do catering. The staff is incredibly friendly and kind—when I had my baby in one arm, they insisted on helping me carry my coffee to the car. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare these days and makes this place extra special!

Their prices are also very reasonable too!“

“this is The best place for Breakfast,Lunch and dinner,7 days a week.owners and stuff, take of you like a family member......I thank You guys to take of me....“

“We booked tables upstairs for a large party for teenage girls and it was a huge hit. The service was wonderful and attentive and the food was great. Highly recommended and much appreciated.“

“So happy to be able to get a great iced coffee.“

“Our 10+ lb skirt steak for Christmas was a perfect cut. Loved it. So easy to cook when you have great quality steak. I also grabbed a rice ball to have for lunch from the prepared foods and it was awesome. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Delicious food, inexpensive and comfortable environment!“

“Stopped in today from out of state. AMAZING cheesecake! Highly recommend 💜“

“Awesome food highly recommend“

“We love most everything….especially Frank’s chicken salad“

“Our family loves the food & staff!! Cant wait to get back to Sunday breakfasts there!😊“

“Everyday food just elevated and done right. So good. A definite must go. Owners are inviting and make you feel comfortable and the wait staff is knowledgeable about the menu. First class place. Highly Recommend“

“Excellent family restaurant and sports bar. One of our go-to spots to bring the kids for a great meal at a great price.“

“Great chicken slices and fair prices 👌“

“Beautiful view we sat right by the water The food was very good“

“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!“

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“Fire & Oak features a sleek, classy decor and a warm cozy setting suitable for conversation. The burgers are outstanding - cooked to your specifications, nestled in a buttery, toasted bun and accompanied by crisp fries, fresh bibb lettuce, juicy tomato and spicy pickles.“

“CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!! MY WIFE AND I CELEBRATED MY 30TH BIRTHDAY HERE AND WE VERY MUCH ENJOYED!! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND“

“Great food, great people and they sponsor the Doo Wop Dream Machine show every Friday night 6 to 8 PP WRCR.com.“

“Enjoyable lunch experience“

“Best bagels ive ever had: better than anything in nyc and better than anything else in jersey. Everyone in there hustles and works hard. I kept seeing the team asking for a guy named Byron and he was super on top of everything. That guy is an MVP. Whoever takes the orders on the phone is also a star: always gets the orders right- every detail (and thats hard to come by).

Now i will say, a large part of what i do for a living is making the customer service experience at restaurants better and more efficient. Most restaurant operators will not take advice unsolicited but i wanted to give mine anyway in hopes of maybe one day they will consider some changes:

A lot of times when i come here i see frustrated customers waiting on lines. Lot of old men cutting the lines. Nobody knows where to stand and sometimes multiple lines form. The people waiting to place an order are also in the same line as people waiting to pick up their order. So, i would do a number of things to improve their systems:
1. I would promote ordering ahead for pickup on their website. There are so many great companies they can use which can set up an awesome website for them : my favorite is Figure or Toast.
2. I would modernize everything by having the tickets from their website come in via printers and everything typed out. Would control where the tickets went and set up multiple printers.
3. Would ahve order screens so kitchen staff can see the orders, in the order they come in (with time stamps) and mark them off as they go.
4. I would have a screen so customers can see which orders are “in progress” and which are “finished”. That way orders that are ready, customers can go up to their counter and mention their name. This system also works well if you have delivery drivers in your face a lot.

5. I would have 2 lines set up, divided with standing signs “order here” line and a “pick up “ line.

6.I would also have a worker whose only job would be: manning the register, cleaning up, attending to the lines. I see a lot of the FOh going to the back to get things and add things and that element is not typical in an efficient restaurant system. There should be an expediter who passed things to FOH so they dont have to go to the back and get in people’s way.

I would do more but i know that even a few of these changes would enhance the customer ordering and pickup experience and if done right it could potentially make the workers lives easier once they get used to the new systems.

I know they probably wont do any of this because they are busy and people love them and will put up with the status quo. But i will say one observation: i noticed most customers are of a certain age. Younger generations like and expect efficient ordering processes and dont like to talk to people: they like kiosk ordering and online ordering a lot.

The restaurants i operate do about 90% of their orders on online platforms. Its becoming the norm and i know many customers would appreciate a simpler way to order ahead, and get to go on that shorter “pick up” line.

Just a thought.

But hey, at the end of the day even if Bagel Nosh become more inefficient i would still come back because they truly have the best Bagels and their team hustles, and always gets everything perfect. I applaud the owners for being able to maintain such a strong team and the work culture there is impeccable- nobody is slacking off.

Wishing Bagel Nosh and Team only the best. Best of Bergen every year for a reason!“