Northern New Jersey Restaurant Recommendations?

Post by **Bubba** » Oct 27th, '17, 19:35

Looking to meet another couple for dinner on a Monday, early evening, between Mahwah (staying just off Route 17) and Bergenfield (close to Route 4). That covers a lot of ground. Nothing too fancy. American, Italian, Chinese...all would work. Thoughts?

irab82 · Post by **irab82** » Oct 27th, '17, 20:32

River Palm is a good choice, a tad pricey. Along the line of a NYC steakhouse. One in Mahwah, another in Fairlawn just off Route 17. Folks like Cafe Panache in Ramsey but not one of my favs. In Saddle Brook, just off the Parkway, try the Midland Brew House - good vibe.

throbster · Post by **throbster** » Oct 27th, '17, 21:02

NSR

Ever hear of Yelp Gramps?

Post by **Bubba** » Oct 27th, '17, 21:43

throbster wrote:NSR

Ever hear of Yelp Gramps?

Yeah, got the app on my phone but prefer Trip Advisor. I also know a lot of folks here can add personal opinions on the area's eateries. Now shut up kid and get the hell off my lawn.

icedtea · Post by **icedtea** » Oct 28th, '17, 06:13

That’s Junior’s neck of the woods. I’m guessing Montclair is too far?

G-smashed · Post by **G-smashed** » Oct 28th, '17, 12:07

El Cid in Paramus. ***** in my book. I think Junior would agree.

Post by **Bubba** » Oct 28th, '17, 12:57

G-smashed wrote:El Cid in Paramus. ***** in my book. I think Junior would agree.

Saw that one on Trip Advisor. Looked like a good option. Thanks.

Skibumtress · Post by **Skibumtress** » Oct 30th, '17, 11:06

Seriously? You'll be in my backyard?

Brickhouse in Wyckoff. Off of 208.

icedtea · Post by **icedtea** » Oct 30th, '17, 13:11

Skibumtress wrote:Seriously? You'll be in my backyard?

Brickhouse in Wyckoff. Off of 208.

Is that the chain?

RustyK · Post by **RustyK** » Oct 30th, '17, 13:17

Rick's Ribs.....

Post by **Bubba** » Oct 30th, '17, 14:14

RustyK wrote:Rick's Ribs.....

A possibility but out of the way for both parties.

Post by **Bubba** » Oct 30th, '17, 14:19

Skibumtress wrote:Seriously? You'll be in my backyard?

Brickhouse in Wyckoff. Off of 208.

Thanks. A bit out of the way but might work. Prefer something easy such as a restaurant on or just off either 17 or 4 between Mahwah and Bergenfield. The other party generally doesn't use a GPS and has no sense of direction.

(Yes, I'm serious.)

icedtea · Post by **icedtea** » Oct 30th, '17, 16:28

There is that Hooters.

Hal U. Dewin · Post by **Hal U. Dewin** » Oct 30th, '17, 16:33

Chipotle on 17 is always an option or the fireplace restaurant.

Post by **Bubba** » Oct 30th, '17, 16:47

Hal U. Dewin wrote:Chipotle on 17 is always an option or the fireplace restaurant.

I am honored. A Hal U. Dewin post! Where have you been?

Looking to do a little better than either of those, but thanks.

Let me see if I can narrow down the criteria.

Should be moderately priced, reasonably casual and not generally considered as "fine dining", and located on or close to Route 17 or Route 4 for someone driving from Bergenfield. From looking at Trip Advisor, El Cid looks interesting and with a recommendation from G-smashed, that looks like a potential winner. Also saw Grand Luxe Café on Trip Advisor. Anyone know anything about that? I'll be in the area Monday evening of T-Day week so plenty of time between now and then to consider options.

Thanks for the help. It's been a long time since I lived down that way, thus the need for recommendations.

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