Best Casual Restaurants in Riverdale

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BergenEssexMorrisPassaicWestern Suburbs

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BoontonCaldwellCedar GroveFairfield, New JerseyFranklin LakesMontville

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1. Rails Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(3759)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montville

Booked 48 times today

Rails Steakhouse is a modern American steakhouse offering carefully selected USDA Prime and CAB corn-fed beef, dry-aged a minimum of 28 days on-premise & hand-cut daily. We offer modern and contemporary dishes, including sustainable fresh seafood, homemade desserts, and an award-winning wine list recognized by Wine Spectator. Attention to detail can be seen in this beautiful 20,000 sq. ft., restaurant where sprawling timber meets natural stonewalls, accents of glass showcase fire-and-water features in this luxe lodge. While all levels feature the same menu, the main dining room has a more sophisticated ambiance and Rafters on the second floor has a more casual lodge appeal. Descend to the lower level to find the secret passage that takes you to the wine cave, and Thirty 3, a speakeasy-style bar and lounge. Dine al fresco on our outdoor terraces offering spectacular views of the Pyramid Mountains. Most importantly, we want you to feel at home where our hospitality is second to none.

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2. Blu Alehouse - Riverdale

4.7

Exceptional(503)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Riverdale

Booked 2 times today

Blu Alehouse is a stylish, contemporary concept featuring creative American cuisine, craft beer, and cocktails. Conveniently located on the crossroads of Route 23 and I-287. We have 33 beers on tap, and 32 big screens TV's. Blu Alehouse in one of New Jersey's premier destinations, a family restaurant by day, and an unforgettable nightlife experience after dark, featuring on of the biggest bars in the tri-state.

3. Defying Gravitea

4.5

Awesome(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Pequannock

We serve a farm fresh unique Breakfast and Lunchmenu all day. We are also a dedicated gluten- and dairy free bakeshop. A fresh take on gluten- and dairy-free eating that nourishes the body and mind without compromising on taste. It’s our mission to create lasting connections between people and our quality products. Changing the way the world views gluten free one baked good at a time! Gina R Cassese, a fifth-generation chef, professional fitness competitor and a Pequannock resident for over 20 years, proudly presents Defying Gravitea - a warm environment, focusing on friends, family, and community, where everyone can eat without restrictions. Join us because together we are limitless! Together we can Defy Gravity!

4. Cypress Tavern

4.1

Excellent(173)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Riverdale

Booked 1 time today

For many European Cultures food is life and life is food. At Cypress Tavern, we celebrate the Mediterranean culinary passion with garden-fresh ingredients and old homemade recipes. Cypress's signature Mediterranean restaurant boasts Kinnelon's lush scenic grounds while transcending a warm color scheme with subtle blue and yellow accents and dark wood touches. Enjoy one of our twenty beers on draft or one of our signature martini's, or savor a delicious meal in our inviting dining room or al fresco on the outdoor deck. With friendly, engaging service and generous portions, Cypress is the ideal setting to enjoy dining with the warmth of family and friends, and the comfort of authentic Mediterranean cuisine. A casually creative restaurant with a creative menu, sophisticated interior and gracious service. Cypress Estiatorio is Mediterranean dining at its best! Destined to become New Jersey's premier dining and event experience!

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5. Robert's Scratch Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(1049)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Continental • Totowa

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to Roberts Scratch Kitchen. We are a fine dining continental cuisine BYOB scratch kitchen restaurant located in Totowa New Jersey. Serving lunch and dinner with daily specials, offering a full Gluten Free Menu. Our modern spacious dining room is finely detailed, cozy, and relaxing, with a trendy classy feel.At RSK our food is made from scratch. We do not use any ready-made prepared foods. Our kitchen has no freezer. Food is purchased fresh daily. Meals are homemade in the restaurant kitchen just a few feet from where you are dining. We also ask to bare with us as it is hard to find staff and we try to keep the prices as low as possible due to the high food costs these days and also trying to find the product in these strange times. We only use top of the line high quality provisions. On weekends we have a 90 minute table time for 2 tops and 2 hour table time for larger then that on the earlier seatings.

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6. The Station at Mountain Lakes

4.9

Exceptional(1075)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Mountain Lakes

Booked 11 times today

The Station at Mountain Lakes is a scratch restaurant featuring fresh seafood, steaks, homemade soups, salads, pasta and a variety of unique entrees created by Executive Chef/owner Bradley Cooper. Owner operated for 14 years, The Station is located in a beautifully restored field stone train station in the heart of Mountain Lakes.

7. Fusion 27

4.9

Exceptional(274)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Totowa

Booked 3 times today

In Fusion 27 We are a meeting point for imagination and creativity. The blending of what we are, our roots and what have learned to love.We are an Italian/Continental Restaurant where our dishes are created from scratch then because of that we can make accommodations for most allergies.Our dishes are a reflection of our search for new ways of presenting the core of Italian food.

8. Pizzeria Mandara

4.8

Exceptional(636)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wyckoff

Booked 14 times today

Pizzeria Mandara and Ristorante - Serving authentic Southern Italian cooking and New York-style pizza, our menu draws its inspiration from our hometown of Positano, Italy, and the many recipes that have been passed down for generations. You can expect fresh local produce and quality imported ingredients, along with a warm, beautifully decorated atmosphere and a high standard of hospitality. Our food is delicious, satisfying and best shared with family and friends.

9. Lumis

4.7

Exceptional(411)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairfield, New Jersey

Booked 5 times today

Lumis is dedicated to delivering the finest Italian cuisine with one of the most innovative and interesting menus. Our extensive ala carte menu is sure to appeal to even the finest of palates, as well as a wide variety of fine imported and domestic wines and cocktails in a beautiful multi-room venue. Great for intimate or large parties for lunch or dinner being served by professional old school waiters in the heart of Fairfield.

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10. Dervish Turkish Restaurant - Wayne

4.6

Exceptional(8)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Wayne

Booked 4 times today

Get ready to embark on a gastronomic journey to Turkey without leaving New Jersey. Our menu boasts a enticing array of Turkish Mediterranean specialties, from juicy kebabs to mezzes, ensuring there's something to please everyone. Each dish is crafted with care, using fresh ingredients and traditional recipes passed down through generationsWhether you're a regular looking for your Turkish fix or a newcomer eager to explore Mediterranean flavors, Dervish Restaurant is the perfect destination for your next meal. Our cozy restaurant is the ideal setting for a casual lunch with friends or a relaxed dinner with loved ones. Can't stay? No problem! Simply place your order online and swing by to pick it up, or sit back and let us bring the flavors of Turkey to you.

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Douglas
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had an absolute fantastic time sitting at the bar last night for dinner! The Cherry on Top was a great drink starter! Followed by the rails platter and the pepper crusted ribeye prepared perfectly! Ended the night with an espresso martini! Couldn’t have asked for a better night!
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Rails SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Montville
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4.6
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Margaret
New Jersey •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a family meal outside. I love the patio. I’ve been here many times and the service is always great. Plus, there’s always a manager around. The food is good. The choice of beers is excellent.
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Blu Alehouse - RiverdalePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Riverdale
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4.7
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Susan
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always a treat to dine at Robert's Scratch Kitchen.
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Robert's Scratch KitchenPrice: Moderate• Continental• Totowa
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4.8
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Guerda
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •1 review
4.0
Dined on Apr 27, 2025
I love the place it is really cute. The Service could have been better, but I think I will go back.
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Defying GraviteaPrice: Moderate• Café• Pequannock
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4.5
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ben
New York City •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 21, 2025
very nice place. great server. large selection on the menu. had live music friday eve. my dates chicken dinner and stuffed mushroom app was fantastic. the beef gyro platter, was not good, the worse beef gyro meat i have had in a long time, dry, cut into cube stick shape, i would not get it again. good thing the menu is so large, there are many other choices. the place also has outside dining for the nicer weather. bar offer a lot of specialty drinks for $10.
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Cypress TavernPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Riverdale
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4.1

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