Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Palisades Park

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A photo of HAVEN Riverfront Restaurant and Bar restaurant

1. HAVEN Riverfront Restaurant and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(4167)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Edgewater

Booked 64 times today

FOR TABLES OVER 6 PEOPLE OR ANY UNAVAILABLE TIMES PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE AT 201-943-1900.Rated "Very Good" by the NY Times, located on the banks of the Hudson River in Edgewater, with a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline, HAVEN offers New Modern American cuisine to be savored in it's relaxing lounge, bar, dining room or outdoor terrace. Serving lunch, brunch and dinner. HAVEN offers a Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm and a brunch prix fixe Sat-Sun 11am-3pm which includes one brunch entree and two mimosa's, two bellini's or two bloody mary's.

2. Sarabeth's West

4.6

Exceptional(2003)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Upper West Side

Booked 6 times today

Posh chain serving American fare, including breakfast, lunch, dessert and dinner all week long. Brunch on weekends. Significant seating is reserved for walk-ins, so feel free to visit the restaurant in person.

A photo of Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant restaurant

3. Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(543)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cliffside Park

Booked 2 times today

Rustica delivers a unique fine-dining experience to diners with discerning tastes & Live Entertaiment for three days a week. Our cuisine infuses classic northern Italian recipes with new-age American flavors. made with locally sourced ingredients, our guests can take their taste buds on a journey via our wide range of seasonal seafood dishes, steaks, pasta in an elegant and cozy environment surrounded by original, hand-crafted artwork and live melodies always in the air. Live Music Schedule: Friday and Saturday Nights (7-10:30 pm), Live jazz band , Sundays (11- 3 pm ) Brunch Jazz duo on stage. Rustica is now serving in both Skylight Patio Garden and Indoors with combined seat capacity suitable for any kind of Events and Gatherings, Birthdays, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Rehersal Dinners, Weddings, Corporate Events and many more. We look forward to creating memories with you.

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4. Fleming's Steakhouse - Edgewater

4.5

Awesome(1348)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Edgewater

Booked 31 times today

Fleming's Steakhouse in Edgewater is a must-visit destination for steak lovers. Reviews rave about the outstanding service, excellent food, and the breathtaking views of the New York City skyline. The place is described as chic, with attentive and knowledgeable staff. It's ideal for special occasions, business dinners, or just a night out. The menu offers premium Prime steak options, best-in-class seafood, and innovative plant-based options, catering to all tastes.

5. Sofrito NYC

4.6

Exceptional(1471)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • Harlem

Booked 12 times today

At Sofrito, the aromatic mix includes the authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine, The magnificent sounds of music from around the world, The Caribbean atmosphere, The delightful living room dining room decor, and fantastic service which takes you back to our Island, Puerto Rico.

6. Grissini

4.7

Exceptional(893)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Englewood

Booked 12 times today

Rated "Excellent" and called an "East Coast Spago," by Zagat, we offer Nouvelle Italian cuisine.

7. Prime 259

4.3

Awesome(91)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • River Edge

Booked 1 time today

With 20 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience with us. Upscale American Dining! In the heart of Bergen County. Offering a great atmosphere and outdoor dining! Full bar and extensive wine list available.

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8. True Food Kitchen - Hackensack

4.4

Awesome(721)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Hackensack

Booked 9 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Hackensack guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Hackensack at The Shops at Riverside, next to Bloomingdale's, off of New Jersey State Highway. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

9. Biggie's

4.9

Exceptional(409)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Carlstadt

Booked 3 times today

At Biggie’s we are guided by a set of values and principles, honed by members of our family since 1946, that empower our staff to provide you with an excellent dining experience. Biggie’s has always stood for tradition, quality, consistency, stability and a firm commitment to our customers, our employees, our suppliers and our community.

10. Villa Amalfi

4.6

Exceptional(181)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cliffside Park

Upscale Italian restaurant with classic furnishing, old school white table clothes, and delicious dishes rooted from the Amalfi Coast

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5.0
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Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 6, 2025
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4.3
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Hideo
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 5, 2025
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True Food Kitchen - HackensackPrice: Moderate• American• Hackensack
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4.4
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RayVIP
New York City •21 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
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Amor CubanoPrice: Moderate• Cuban• Harlem
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4.5
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Marlene
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
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4.2

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