Top Restaurants in Metro NYC Vicinity

妮ン 谜.   -   Had them deliver to the Ramada Plaza at newark airport.Food arrived promptly, the delivery person gave me back change when I handed him 5$ more than t ... more

妮ン 谜.   -   Had them deliver to the Ramada Plaza at newark airport.Food arrived promptly, the delivery person gave me back change when I handed him 5$ more than the bill, showing more than a little respect to me.When I handed him back the 5$ he bowed to me and thanked me.Food was HOT and DELICIOUS.If you are in or around Newark airport for work or vacation or whatever I HIGHLY recommend these folks.Also, my order came with a 2 liter of generic sprite (which was both free and welcomed), napkins, plastic silverware and all the normal sauces (soy, mustard, and, Sweet and Sour)These folks DESERVE your business, you will NOT be disappointed. Prices are MORE THAN fair, awesome value considering the large portions. less

nj0625   -   I love this place...ecclectic and stylish and the food is great! It's definitely a great place to go by yourself or with a group of friends. I can't w ... more

nj0625   -   I love this place...ecclectic and stylish and the food is great! It's definitely a great place to go by yourself or with a group of friends. I can't wait to return! less

nj0625   -   the food is ok (depending on the day) but the wait is astronomical! then, when you call, the staff doesn't answer the phone and you have to wait even ... more

nj0625   -   the food is ok (depending on the day) but the wait is astronomical! then, when you call, the staff doesn't answer the phone and you have to wait even longer! less

DMZMAN   -   My 2nd and FINAL visit. What a disappointment from my 1st time there back in July. The service was slower than molasses crawling up hill. The waiters ... more

DMZMAN   -   My 2nd and FINAL visit. What a disappointment from my 1st time there back in July. The service was slower than molasses crawling up hill. The waiters and busboys seemed to be teenagers with a totally apathetic attitude. Then came the grossly overpriced food. The soft shell crab had barely any taste compared to the last time I was there. The porterhouse for two was served medium-rare despite being ordered medium-well. The attitude we were greeted with when I casually bought it their attention was completely uncalled for though they did take it back and cooked it some more. Oh, and like the last time, they AGAIN ran out of the walnut raisin bread they've known for. Sorry, but at these prices, there's no excuse for that. We didn't even bother with desert at that point and were happy just to get the hell out of there. This place was great originally, but it seems the management has gotten a 'we're so great' attitude that absolutely doesn't fly, especially for a place of this supposed caliber. Sear has now made my AVOID list, what a shame! less

Anthony B. B.   -   Newly renovated from Maria's Kitchen. Mostly Greek menu with a few created items but mostly Greek standards. BYOB Portions were plentiful, food was fr ... more

Anthony B. B.   -   Newly renovated from Maria's Kitchen. Mostly Greek menu with a few created items but mostly Greek standards. BYOB Portions were plentiful, food was freshly prepared and very flavorful. Baklava was good but not home made. Prices are average. A recent Sat evening saw the place nearly at capacity with mostly local people. Worth a visit. I was immediately turned off by the young waitress who called us, "You Guys." I am not you guys and my wife is not you guys. Why this disgusting habit among untrained wait staff has become so common I have no idea. Calling your dinner guests , "you Guys" has to cost many places lost future customers. With so many fine places to dine in the area why would you go there to be insulted. less

J_Moreno   -   Now this is one of the best Tex-Mex places in Jersey. Be warned though, this place gets VERY crowded! However, the staff works fast and are very profe ... more

J_Moreno   -   Now this is one of the best Tex-Mex places in Jersey. Be warned though, this place gets VERY crowded! However, the staff works fast and are very professional. In my opinion, their best appetizer is their bowl of gumbo. It is spicy and full of rich flavor. It's thick and savory and is my personal favorite. Their menu varies from Tex-Mex, Cajun, Creole. Their seafood is not exactly their strongpoint unless it's blackened, but it is still good. Ideally, their pork and chicken are their best dishes. Savory and well grilled. It is very well seasoned although on occasion it can be over-salted. Though I would say that it is generally seasoned just right. Their menu is expansive and even allows kids and vegetarians to get delicious food as well! The only reason this restaurant doesn't have five stars is their lack of dessert. I really think they could profit from adding some Tex-Mex desserts or of the like. At the end of the day it comes down to their delicious, hearty and cheap food! Recommend to all who love rich spicy food and those who wish to try! less

wacourson   -   Don't be misled by the use of the word "bistro" or the backwoods location of this amazing eatery. (It’s in Delaware, New Jersey – ever heard of it ... more

wacourson   -   Don't be misled by the use of the word "bistro" or the backwoods location of this amazing eatery. (It’s in Delaware, New Jersey – ever heard of it?). The owner, the delightfully amiable Chef Jean-Louis Todeschini, is the original executive chef of NYC's Le Cirque, who established this bucolic location minutes west of the Delaware Water Gap because he wanted to be near his 140-acre farm and who, with his delightful partner, Sharon Peck, manage Buckwood bistro. When we stopped in whilst heading back to our homes in Montclair we were unaware this was a French restaurant as it much resembles the taverns that line Route 46 and are mostly patronized by locals in these parts (it had been enthusiastically recommended by some of the staff at the nearby Lakota Wolf Sanctuary). No sooner were we seated and had taken a glance at the menu than we knew we were in for a surprise – this place was not at all what we were expecting! It seemed as if we had been magickally transported to Alsace, seated at a fine dining venue somewhere in the forest surrounding Saint Hippolyte. The service was warmly attentive, friendly and knowledgeable, but not at all overbearing. Most of the other patrons were outside dining al fresco on the inviting terrace, but we chose to remain in the well-appointed and traditionally furnished dining room that evoked a cheery gemutlichkeit. Everything up to this point was perfect, apart from a mechanical problem with the air conditioning. We were starving. My companion zeroed in on the steak au poivre, and I spotted a grilled polenta in a wild mushroom and Gorgonzola ragout that called out to me, but what I really fixated on instantly were the flammekuche – pizza sized pastries of the flakiest crust imaginable overlaid with savories. Not since my sainted dad was alive did I taste such a thing, so I ordered up one of these topped with forest mushrooms, farmer’s cheese and sautéed onions. Tasting it, I knew not whether I was still on earth or had somehow been transported to heaven: absolute perfection. Our salads were crisp, flavorful and garden fresh. My companion’s steak and my grilled polenta were similarly without blemish. Portions were beyond ‘generous’ and we were each forced to bring some of our meals home with us via “doggie bag” – something I almost never, ever do - as a point of religious observance – having been taught as a youngster to always leave a ‘clean plate.’ Glances at our fellow diners’ orders confirmed that these more-than-generous portions were a constant. At meal’s end our kind host gifted us with some of the most scrumptious bread pudding, served in a Jack Daniels whiskey sauce that ended our meal on exactly the right note. When our bill came I was shocked to discover it totaled under $50.00! There is perfectly good food that is made by competent cooks that is quite enjoyable, and then there is food prepared by individuals who love food and who care deeply about its preparation and service: for them, food is an art form – not mere sustenance, but sacrament. The food at Buckwood Bistro is demonstrably the latter - spiritually and gastronomically much closer to Strasbourg than Stroudsburg. Forget about the geography. A word to the wise: find some reason to get on Route 46 West and drive almost to the Delaware Water Gap. This, for me, is one of the finest restaurants in the state of New Jersey. Chef Todeschini, many thanks for providing your patrons with a superlative dining experience – I hope to have many, many more. less

aviadstark   -   There are other Kosher Middle Eastern restaurants in the Englewood, NJ area but none as good or diverse. The hummus at Hummus Elite is excellent, prob ... more

aviadstark   -   There are other Kosher Middle Eastern restaurants in the Englewood, NJ area but none as good or diverse. The hummus at Hummus Elite is excellent, probably he best I've had in the United States. They offer other Middle Eastern dishes such as Falafel, a variety of Kebabs, sandwiches and fish platters. The place is a bit small but the food is excellent. They are Glatt Kosher certified so if that's important to you that's a plus. They also have a lot of vegetarian options. You can see their full menu at http://www.hummuselite.com. less

tutti66   -   I just moved to this area from hoboken and been told I had to try this place. The sushi was very good like everyone says, but way too expensive. Sushi ... more

tutti66   -   I just moved to this area from hoboken and been told I had to try this place. The sushi was very good like everyone says, but way too expensive. Sushi is just as good in 'boken but much more expensive. less