EMPANADA MANIA
LATIN | 62S. WASHINGTON AVE. |( 201) 374-2150 xort
TOMMY FOX’ SPUBLIC HOUSE
PUB | 32S. WASHINGTON AVE.|( 201) 384- 0900 | Atthis popular neighborhood restaurant you’ ll find the full gamut of American bar food classics, plus nicely prepared traditional pub fare like shepherd’ s pie and bangers & mash. Families will appreciate the large dining room separated from the bar. yfolghp
WAGON WHEEL RESTAURANT
ITALIAN | 16S. FRONT ST. |( 201) 384-9464 yfolghrt
BOGOTA
101 PUB INBOGOTA
CONTINENTAL | 101 QUEEN ANNE ROAD |( 201) 343-9802 yfolhrt
LUKA’ S ITALIAN CUISINE
ITALIAN | 10RIVER ROAD |( 201) 440-2996 | Well worth the trip from any part ofthe county, Luka’ sserves up better-than-your-Grandma’ s Italian in aplain but happy storefront dining room. Luka himself greets each guest like a treasured friend. Youwill want to go back. yamlht
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BIGGIE’ SCLAM BAR
SEAFOOD | 430 ROUTE 17 SOUTH |
2( 201) 933-4000 | Jersey Shore-style seafood comes to Bergen at this friendly, fun roadhouse where clams in nearly every form are on the menu. Sit at the bar or slide into abooth and enjoy fresh seafood or pub-grub served in a wide variety of delicious dishes. yfogt
CHICKEN CASTLE AMERICAN( NEW) | 315 HACKENSACK ST.|( 201) 951-4539 xogrt
GIANNA’ S
ITALIAN | 843 WASHINGTON AVE. |( 201) 460-7997 | Authentic Italian dining with great classics like chicken cacciatore, penne vodka and veal marsala. In addition tothe dining, the bar is also popular. zfoleghpt
IL VILLAGGIO
ITALIAN | 651 ROUTE 17 NORTH |( 201) 935- 7733 | Asophisticated restaurant that recalls the elegant dining room of afine city hotel. The menu includes all the Northern Italian standards; be sure to ask your gracious waiter about the inventive daily specials. zflg
STEVE’ S SIZZLING STEAKS
STEAKHOUSE | 620 ROUTE 17 SOUTH |( 201) 438-9677 | Asthe name implies, it’ sall about the steaks atthis Meadowlands institution. The setting is more saloon than upscale steakhouse, but the NY strip and filet mignon are just astasty as those served in much higher-priced venues. zfolghrt
TINA LOUISE
CHINESE | 403 HACKENSACK ST.|( 201) 933-7133 ylht
CLIFFSIDE PARK
AVO’ SGRILL
MEDITERRANEAN | 720 ANDERSON AVE. |( 201) 945-9038 yaldght
CINAR TURKISH PALACE
TURKISH | 677 PALISADE AVE. |( 201) 941-5650 | Carnivores can enjoy kebabs galore, all halal-certified. For vegetarians, try the mixed platter of Turkish salads and spreads. The servers are friendly and can answer questions about the Turkish dishes orspice levels. xaoldgt
GIULIA’ SKITCHEN AMERICAN( NEW) | 696 ANDERSON AVE. |( 201) 945-1680 | Acharming neighborhood bistro with“ contemporary comfort food” that evokes home cooking. Small plates include chicken croquettes and bacon and cheese rice balls. Cliffside“ clam chowda” has arich golden base. Entrees include linguine topped with littleneck clams, jalapeno peppers and crisp pancetta, and day boat scallops over creamy polenta with broccoli rabe. zfblegr
IT’ S GREEK TOME
GREEK | 352 ANDERSON AVE. # B |( 201) 945-5447 xaoldghrt
KANAME
JAPANESE | 783 PALISADE AVE. |( 201) 886-0080 yflght
PETITE SOO CHOW
CHINESE | 607 GEORGE ROAD |( 201) 313-1666 | Soup dumplings are made to order at this old-style Chinese restaurant, which features mostly Shanghaiese food with some Taiwanese specialties. Dishes feature excellent ingredients and meticulous techniques. yot
RESTAURANTS BY TOWN
2017 EDITION |( 201) DINING
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