The best restaurants in Bergen County

Modern pizza shop and coffee bar serving comfort food, including vegetarian options, for lunch and dinner.

276 Old River Rd (Edgewater)

Casual restaurant serving pizza, pasta, and other Italian fare for dine-in or takeout.

153 Bergen Blvd (Fairview)

Relaxed Korean BBQ restaurant specializing in seafood, pork & beef cuts prepared on tabletop grills.

445 Grand Ave (Palisades Park)

Casual seafood spot with a Cajun twist, plus a full bar.

100 Broadway Ste 13 (Elmwood Park)

High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.

90 The Promenade (Edgewater)

Serving award-winning sliders since 1946, White Manna grills fresh, extra lean beef with onions and cheese on a soft Martin's Potato Roll.…

358 River St (Hackensack)

Cliffside Pizza nails the Jersey pie mood with classic cheese, Sicilian, and by-the-slice options, plus all the Italian comfort favorites…

728 Anderson Ave (Cliffside Park)

Flame-grilled meats & a variety of other Argentinean fare, served in a relaxed cafe setting.

10 Sussex St (Hackensack)

Romantic BYOB set inside an elegantly restored barn serving upscale French-American cuisine.

2 Barnstable Ct (Saddle River)

Formal Spanish eatery with a bar & big portions is popular with Meadowlands-bound diners.

150 Moonachie Rd (Moonachie)

Buzzing Spanish-style tapas restaurant boasting an upscale-casual atmosphere, sangria & a wine list.

47 N Dean St (Englewood)

Compact eatery in a converted home, offering traditional Vietnamese noodle soups & other dishes.

419 Goffle Rd (Ridgewood)

Fried chicken shop featuring a variety of sauces alongside crispy fries, plus Korean fried options.

365 Essex St (Hackensack)

Casual eatery dishing up chicken wings and sandwiches, plus hot dogs and fries.

336B Main St (Hackensack)

Relaxed pizza joint with thin or crunchy crusts alongside buffalo chicken offerings.

694 Anderson Ave (Cliffside Park)

Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.

One Riverside Square Mall Suite 274 (Hackensack)

Casual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.

450 Hackensack Ave (Hackensack)

Beyond-the-basics American fare served 24/7 in a modern diner setting.

515 Essex St (Hackensack)

Family-owned pizzeria also serving American comfort food and offering live entertainment.

434 US-46 (South Hackensack)

Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.

170 Essex St Ste 1 (Lodi)

Cozy BYOB sushi, Japanese & Korean spot with set-price lunch & dinner boxes available.

340 Paterson Ave (East Rutherford)

Straightforward Italian eatery serving pizza, pasta & salads in laid-back environs.

772 Main St (Hackensack)

Homey counter-serve eatery that fuses Texas-style pit BBQ with Korean flavors & ingredients.

2 Godwin Ave (Ridgewood)

Spacious BYOB cafe with warm wood decor & patio, serving American comfort food & global dishes.

301 Center Ave (Westwood)

Burgers ranging from classic to smashed iterations, plus fried sides and milkshakes.

137 1/2 Main St (Hackensack)

Casual, kid-friendly destination offering pizza, pasta and other traditional dishes. Takeout and delivery available.

189 Hudson St (Hackensack)

Casual sushi restaurant featuring fresh fish and other Japanese dishes, plus kind staff and takeout.

328 Essex St (Lodi)

Italy-born, NYC-met couple run a farm-to-table Italian restaurant with an intimate vibe.

98 Park Ave (Rutherford)

Italian fare, including steaks & seafood, at an upscale-casual eatery with fireplaces & a lounge.

299 Paramus Rd (Paramus)

Juicy burgers, including Hawaiian options, alongside Mexican Coke products.

403 Hackensack St (Carlstadt)

Cozy, romantic tapas place offering Spanish vegetable, meat & seafood small plates, wine & sangria.

1033 MacArthur Blvd (Mahwah)

Relaxed restaurant serving up wings, burgers, and pizza plus sports on TV.

61 River St (Hackensack)

Relaxed spot known for omelets, steak and eggs and French toast, as well as coffee and tea.

434-436 Pulis Ave (Franklin Lakes)

Variety of hibachi choices, large sushi menu & Thai specialties offered in spacious upscale setting.

500 S River St (Hackensack)

Relaxed restaurant serving pizzas, Italian dishes, and other comfort food for lunch and dinner.

500 S River St (Hackensack)

Casual fast-food restaurant for quick bites, including cheeseburgers and smoothies.

677 Anderson Ave (Cliffside Park)

Spacious destination with a piano bar, on-site deli & dining room serving classic Italian cuisine.

160 Prospect Ave (Hackensack)

Casual restaurant for Asian-inspired fare including pho and dumplings, plus a late-night menu.

116 Anderson St (Hackensack)

Casual spot serving an assortment of Vietnamese meals, including pho, banh mi and vermicelli soups.

75 NJ-17 (East Rutherford)

Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.

390 Hackensack Ave Ste 186 (Hackensack)

Informal strip-mall locale making pho noodle soup, banh mi sandwiches & other traditional fare.

255 Pascack Rd (Township of Washington)

Casual, family-friendly eatery featuring pizzas (by the slice or whole pies) and burgers (some with meat-themed names), plus other sides…

306 Main St (Hackensack)

Casual spot offering classic hamburgers (including smashers) and local beers.

32 Westwood Ave. (Westwood)

Draft beer, burgers & other American comfort dishes served in casual environs with sports on TV.

132 Essex St (Lodi)

Casual counter-serve BBQ joint with ample portions of ribs, burgers, chicken & steak sandwiches.

249 S River St (Hackensack)

Welcoming BYOB restaurant doling out traditional Italian staples in a comfy, nostalgic setting.

268 Huyler St (South Hackensack)

Southern-style joint fixing up spicy wings, BBQ ribs & fried chicken & waffles in a laid-back setup.

261 Hackensack St (Wood-Ridge)

Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

1 Garden State Plaza Blvd Unit B2 (Paramus)

Upmarket chain offering a wide-ranging American menu in sophisticated surroundings.

1 Garden State Plaza Blvd (Paramus)

Casual cafe specializing in brunch fare including waffles and pancakes served in a kitschy setting.

17 Summer St (Lodi)

Upscale eatery earns buzz for its creative Italian fare & craft cocktails served in modern environs.

800 Ridgewood Rd (Township of Washington)

Unassuming, no-frills shopping-center pizza joint with sandwiches, pasta & Italian entrees.

380 W Pleasantview Ave (Hackensack)

Cozy Cuban joint with classic plates, mojitos, a weekday lunch buffet & a relaxed vibe.

125 Main St (Hackensack)

American fare featuring pancakes, waffles, eggs and steaks served in a contemporary setting.

380 US-46 (South Hackensack)

Casual BBQ joint serving platters of chicken, ribs and other meats amid warm surroundings.

357 Essex St (Hackensack)

Semi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.

70 Riverside Square Mall (Hackensack)

Comfortable eatery serving Vietnamese eats such as pad thai, pho, and dumplings, plus vegan options.

546 Durie Ave (Closter)

Casual pizza joint offering thin-crust pies, sandwiches, soups, pasta dishes and more.

450 Hackensack Ave (Hackensack)

Sophisticated steakhouse offering Cuban cuisine & creative cocktails in a polished setting.

354 Lawton Ave (Cliffside Park)

Modern American fare, craft cocktails & many wines in convivial surrounds with a patio & live music.

51 N Broad St (Ridgewood)

Southern Vietnamese-style noodle soups, sandwiches & snacks offered in a laid-back eatery.

296 Main St (Hackensack)

Puerto Rican cuisine such as alcapurrias, mofongo, and pernil is served in a laid-back setting.

107 E Main St (Bogota)

Relaxed eatery serving familiar Italian pasta, meat & seafood dishes, plus Brazilian-style rodizio.

7 Ridge Rd (Lyndhurst)

Functional saloon pairing its booze with Irish pub grub in atmospheric digs with outdoor seating.

191 Paris Ave (Northvale)