HUNGRYTEENS
Hungry Teens
While fast-food establishments, diners, pizza parlors and casual restaurant chains can feed an army of hungry teens cheaply, BergenCounty is home to many locally owned restaurants that can accomplish this mission as well – often with healthy selections.
WRITTEN BY JOYCE VENEZIA SUSS
COUNTRY PANCAKE HOUSE RIDGEWOOD
BIGGIE’ SCLAMBAR
430 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, CARLSTADT,( 201) 933-4000 1315 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, RAMSEY,( 201) 962-9099 A friendly, fun roadhouse with lots of TVs. Seafood – and a raw bar in particular – is the specialty, but teens will alsoenjoyitems likecheesesteaks, waffle fries and more.
FINK’ S BBQ SMOKEHOUSE
26 W. MADISON AVE., DUMONT,( 201) 384-3210 Traditional American barbecue with a dining room that easily handles large groups. The“ Carnivore for 4” includes spareribsorbeefrib, chopped beef, pulled pork, barbecue hash, pulled turkey, ahalf chicken, seasoned fries and coleslaw.
FIESTA HUT
227 PARK AVE., EASTRUTHERFORD,( 201) 939-4338 Don’ t expectethnic décor or even asign out front – Fiesta Hut’ s fame rests on real-deal Mexican specialties prepared to order in avery relaxed atmosphere.
FLAMING GRILL & SUPREME BUFFET
53 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, EAST RUTHERFORD,( 201) 438-1115 Asian fare that also includes sushi. At the hibachi section, you can select your own meats, vegetables, noodles and / or rice and have it stir-fried to order.
ROBERTO’ S II RISTORANTE
936 RIVER ROAD, EDGEWATER,( 201) 224-2524 Generous portionsofold-fashioned Italian specialties like an Italian grandmother would make. Roberto’ s alsohas a family-style menu where you can treat a large group to a choice of salad, pasta, entrée and dessert.
CASSIE’ S
18 S. DEAN ST., ENGLEWOOD,( 201) 541-6760 Enormous pizzasand family-stylepasta dishes and Italian specialties make Cassie’ s a great place to feed a large group in afriendly atmosphere.
PICNIC GARDEN
150 SYLVAN AVE., ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS,( 201) 816-9300 Korean barbecue in abuffet setting, this is a great place for carnivores. Select your favorites from the ample selections and return to your table to grill.
MINADO
1 VALLEY ROAD, LITTLE FERRY,( 201) 931-1522 Minado’ s buffet is famous for its extensive selection of freshly made sushi, as well as hot dishes including short ribsand even crepes.
MASON JAR
219 RAMAPO VALLEY ROAD, MAHWAH,( 201) 529-2302 If youare leading ahungry group, you can’ t go wrong at this localfavorite. Burgers, brick-ovenpizzas and barbecue specialties are always a hit – and be sure to try the fried corn bites.
MAYWOOD PANCAKE HOUSE
92 W. PLEASANT AVE., MAYWOOD,( 201) 880-7842 The motto is“ Wheregood friends come to meet.” Open for breakfast and lunch daily, this eatery has big portions – and options forvegetarians, vegans and gluten-freediners.
THE FIREPLACE
718 ROUTE 17 NORTH, PARAMUS( 201) 444-2362 A nostalgic place to enjoy steaksandwiches, burgers, Cajun fries and more – the kind of place where coaches take their teamafter a win. The huge bowls of free pickles are a special treat.
GRAND BUFFET
875 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, RAMSEY,( 201) 934-5033 A large variety of mostly Asian buffet items – and some American favorites like pizza – are quickly refreshed at this popular eatery.
KINCHLEY’ S TAVERN
586 N. FRANKLIN TURNPIKE, RAMSEY,( 201) 934-7777 Since the 1930s, Kinchley’ s Tavern has more than earned its reputation forits food, including all-you-can-eat pasta specials and much-lovedthin-crust pizza.
COUNTRYPANCAKE HOUSE
140 E. RIDGEWOOD AVE., RIDGEWOOD,( 201) 444-8395 Legendary formassivepancakes thathang overthe plate, as well as French toast, waffles, egg specialties and non-breakfast entrees. Every table gets complimentary corn bread studded with chocolate chips. Be prepared: It’ s cash only.
WILD GINGER
31 CHESTNUT ST., RIDGEWOOD,( 201) 857-3830 A spacious restaurant that’ s good for groups, and especially popular for its half-price sushi menu and Asian fusion fare.
NELLIE’ SPLACE
9 N. FRANKLIN TURNPIKE, WALDWICK,( 201) 652-8626 Beloved by locals, Nellie’ shas a salad bar and is famous forits thin-crust pizza, as well as traditional Italian fare.
IRON HORSE
20 WASHINGTON AVE., WESTWOOD,( 201) 666-9682 Sate those appetites withfreecoleslawand pickles served shortly after you sit down, and enjoy the big burgers, sandwiches and more at this celebratedneighborhood gatheringplace.
JACK’ SCAFÉ
325BROADWAY, WESTWOOD,( 201) 666-0400 Jack’ sCafé has acomfortable family atmosphere, serving wholesome, well-made food usingfresh ingredients. It’ s a little pricier, but the food is worth it.
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ANNE-MARIE CARUSO