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1. F1RST
4.9
Exceptional(394)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Hawthorne
Booked 8 times today
Excited to be opening his "F1RST" restaurant, Award winning Executive Chef/Owner Adam Weiss who is known for his creative mix of unique flavors, textures, and artful presentation will be opening F1RST, an Eclectic American Fine Dining BYOB Restaurant. Focusing on seasonal American Cuisine with a twist, Chef Adam Weiss is bringing his distinctive cooking to Northern New Jersey.Diners will delight in the two uniquely decorated dining rooms that are upscale and trendy with avant garde artwork, subdued lighting, soothing background music, and an intimate fireplace.Our mission is to create a memorable dining experience for all who join us. We look forward to serving you!SECOND F1RSTOur second anniversary will be on Friday July 25, 2025. Chef Adam Weiss will be doing our Summer A La Carte Menu with some specials and surprises for this special evening. Hostess Hedy and the staff will ensure to make this a special memorable evening as we venture forward into this culinary adventure.
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2. Seasons 52 - Paramus
4.8
Exceptional(682)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rochelle Park
Booked 17 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.
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3. Bottagra
4.8
Exceptional(1411)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Hawthorne
Booked 10 times today
Bottagra is a real treat for Italian food lovers. With reviews raving about its 'excellent food', 'awesome ambiance', and 'outstanding service', it's clear that this restaurant delivers a dining experience like no other. The owners' fused cuisine from both northern and southern Italy adds a unique touch. Plus, with a full bar and extensive wine list, there's something for everyone. It's no wonder one reviewer said 'it felt like a New York restaurant'!
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4. LuNello Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1185)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cedar Grove
Booked 12 times today
Since 1990, Chef Seger's use of unique ingredients, homemade pastas, and innovative specials has created a loyal following. His modern flair mixed with traditional culinary skills has created a whirlwind of praise. You will not see seafood options on the regular menu for one reason; All our Seafood is wild not farm raised and we carry ONLY what is available and offer them as our daily specials. General Manager Stephanie VoulgarisFloor Manager Henry CalderonSommelier Stephanie VoulgarisLuNello has gone right to the source when purchasing ingredients and each dish reflects the attention placed into its preparation. All our meats in our menu have grown and purchased from meat purveyors that there is no use of antibiotics or hormones. Enticing presentation and courteous and professional staff are integral to LuNello's success. We are also excited to offer Wine Dinners and special events hosted in our private event spaces. We look forward to making your experience with us a special one!
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5. The Capital Grille - Paramus
4.8
Exceptional(3969)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Paramus
Booked 62 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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6. Matisse 167
4.7
Exceptional(1333)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Rutherford
Booked 10 times today
Think of us for artful cuisine and a great dining experience! We are your preferred "Bring Your Own Bottle" BYOB destination for special occasions, milestones, small corporate parties and get togethers. Chef Greg's acclaimed, seasonal four-course Prix-Fixe Menu is offered Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Our garden patio awaits you for a delightful outdoor dining experience. Matisse's elegant main dining room is adorned with Matisse silhouettes and bejeweled chandeliers, and our front dining room displays a Moroccan themed decor. Our team looks forward to providing you and your guests with excellent cuisine, great service, and a special evening to remember!
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7. Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas
4.7
Exceptional(1444)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Clifton
Booked 4 times today
Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas set out with the goal of introducing a wonderful breadth of world-class international wine that is paired with an expansive Italian, small plate menu. Our wine list and food menu are thoughtfully prepared and selected by a team that strives to introduce our guests to new, fresh Italian flavors.Wine is Spuntino’s second name! With over 50 wines by the glass, over 150 by the bottle, four wines on tap, and three wine flights offered daily, Spuntino really does have something for everyone.
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8. Elia
4.8
Exceptional(3064)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • East Rutherford
Booked 47 times today
A unique dining experience in an authentic atmosphere. Step through our doors and feel as if you have been transported to a Mediterranean island.
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9. Zeugma
4.8
Exceptional(1569)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Montclair
Booked 50 times today
**Only Fridays and Saturdays ( Only Adults ) We do not accommodate kids after 5pm**We don't guarantee the location of the table, but we try our best to accommodate. We gladly hold the table for 15 minutes grace period.** Outdoor sitting first come first serve.Zeugma Grill offers a distinct menu for its customers that is sure to please the palate. The Mediterranean fusion and modern menu includes mezzes, special entrees, salads, desserts and much more. Try our fresh made and our creations BEET FALAFEL, MANTI(Handmade Mushroom dumpling). Domenico winery also sells their California wines out our restaurant so no need to stop on your way for a bottle. We look forward to serving you. Mediterranean inspired cuisine mixed with all Mediterranean Cities Flavorful herbs and spices combine textures to appease broad-based palates.Our r attentive staff ensures that your entire dining experience at ZEUGMA is stellar from beginning to end.
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10. St. Eve's
4.9
Exceptional(1203)
Price: Expensive
• American • Ho-Ho-Kus
Booked 15 times today
About St. Eve's, Chef Stefan Ondrus and our MenuDiscover Saint Eve's Restaurant, a casual fine dining gem where culinary expertise meets a warm and inviting atmosphere. Led by Chef Stefan Ondrus, whose impressive career spans top restaurants in New York City and New Jersey, Saint Eve's offers a diverse menu showcasing his passion for quality ingredients and creative cooking. Enjoy the freedom to bring your preferred beverage to accompany your meal as we are a BYOB establishment. Whether you're seeking a relaxed dinner with friends, a romantic evening out, or a special occasion celebration, our charming patio and private dining room provide the perfect setting. Join us at Saint Eve's for an unforgettable dining experience where every detail is designed to delight.
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