Restaurants in Cliffside Park

“Steaks and caipirinhas, all day!”

“Juan Dulce does desserts right. The hospitality that you receive the minute you walk in is what missing in many places. He has amazing empanadas and an amazing breakfast sandwich. Oh and such a good tres leche, can’t say there something I don’t like and trust me I’ve tasted them all!”

“Excelente atención y muy buen sazón”

“Great authentic Japanese plus modern inclusions. Options for the whole family”

“Absolutely loved our experience at Dodona Cafe! The food was absolutely delicious, the portions were generous, and everything arrived incredibly fast. Best of all, the food was served burning hot, which is surprisingly rare to find these days and made the meal even more enjoyable.

A special thank you to Lab and Ledio for their exceptional service. They were friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome throughout our visit. Their kindness and professionalism really stood out and made the experience even better.

We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend Dodona Cafe to anyone looking for delicious food, generous portions, fast service, and outstanding hospitality!”

“Five stars! Cinar Turkish Restaurant exceeded my expectations. The food was authentic, fresh, and packed with flavor. The hospitality was exceptional, making us feel like family from the moment we walked in. Everything from the appetizers to dessert was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning soon.”

“I recently hosted a holiday party at 690, and everything exceeded my expectations! The atmosphere was vibrant, the space was perfect, and the bar options were excellent. We rented the entire upstairs private floor with a cash bar, and it worked out beautifully. They catered the event, and the food was absolutely phenomenal, with plenty of menu options to choose from. If you're searching for a venue to host your next event, I highly recommend considering 690—it’s a fantastic choice!”

“Had a great experience here! The food was good, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was really welcoming. Everything felt well-priced for the quality you get. Highly recommend.”

“Awesome spot for a quick bite and inviting to stay and relax - great cookies and the the espresso was 👌”

“I celebrated my birthday at this restaurant and could not have asked for a better experience. The atmosphere was elegant yet comfortable, the food was outstanding, and the service was attentive and friendly. It truly made my day special — highly recommend!”

“I'm very impressed. I believe this is the best burger chain in the area. The burger concepts are tasty, and they don't go cheap on the meat. You can really taste the quality. Also, I enjoyed the friendly attitude of the father and son (presumably) who operate the place. A friendly attitude and good service is a great compliment to great food. For this reason, I am leaving a 5 star review. If you're looking for a good burger, I would come here.”

“The food is fresh and delicious. The restaurant is very clean and the staff is super-friendly & attentive. Will definitely come back!”

“I really wanted to love this place. This was my second visit, and while there are a lot of things they do well, there are still some areas that need improvement.

Food:
As a Korean, I thought the chicken itself was really good. It was crispy, and I liked that they offer so many sauce options. My favorites were the Sweet & Sour and Spicy Garlic. The Smoky K-BBQ, it was meh- it wasn’t sweet, spicy, or smoky enough and tasted pretty bland. The SOS Spicy was extremely spicy (Buldak-level), so keep that in mind if you’re sensitive to heat.

I’ve tried a lot of Korean fried chicken spots in NJ, and I’d honestly rank this as one of the better ones. My biggest complaint is the sauce application. The chicken wasn’t coated evenly, with a lot of bare spots, and they weren’t very generous with the sauce, so there wasn’t enough to coat the pieces that were left plain.

The Blooming Onion was tasty but a little too greasy.The dipping sauce was also meh. The Korean Corn Ribs were good, but the portion felt small for the price.

Service:
This has been the biggest issue on both of my visits. They gave me an estimated pickup time, and I arrived after that, but my order still wasn’t ready. I ended up waiting another 5+ minutes even though I was the only customer there.

I know it’s World Cup season and everyone wants to watch the games, but the cooks were watching soccer while cooking instead of focusing on the orders. It gave the impression that the kitchen wasn’t paying full attention.

Overall, this is a good spot with some really solid food, but it has plenty of room for improvement. I hope the manager sees this review because with a little more attention to consistency and service, this place could easily become one of the best Korean fried chicken spots in the area.”

“Great pizza place we ordered half veggie half mediteranean , dough was on point and tge ingridients are fresh! Would order again for sure”

“First time trying cachapas and it was delicious, super juicy chicken and great combination with the sweet arepa. Great service and fresh juices. Need to go back to try the empanadas and Colombian coffee.”

“This was an amazing place for breakfast. The simet and honey sauce was amazing. The Egg beef breakfast was amazing. This place also sells desserts in addition to being a sit in eatery. Just don’t ask me to pronounce the name though. 5 of 5 stars. The older gentlemen who runs the place was amazing. Really cool guy. Very Family friendly.”

“Wow, you really can’t tell from the outside but once inside this bar is awesome. The bartenders are genuinely in tuned with your orders and pay attention to detail. After the 1st time visiting this place, they already knew my drink orders without me saying a word lol. I was skeptical about ordering food from a bar but I’m glad my curiosity superseded my skepticism. Food was delicious. Freshly made chips and salsa, fish and chips all made just right. And the best part of it all, EXCELLENT prices. In today’s economy they still manage to keep prices beyond reasonable and doable.”

“Bowl Shake is one of the best places in Cliffside Park if you want something fresh, healthy, and tasty. The açaí bowls and smoothies taste really fresh, and you can tell they use good ingredients. Everything is made when you order it, so it always tastes good and looks nice.”

“From the minute you walk through the door till you leave is absolutely amazing. Bryan is an amazing host and mixologist. If we were local we would make this our destination.”

“To be honest, I wasn’t sure where to get dinner from, but I came across this spot. And the food looked very tasty when I walked in. Now that I got home and got to try it, did not disappoint. Thanks again!”

“I need to say that Renee and Carrie are amazing! Very amazing service, being able to be answered in French at the boutique was amazing! I drove twice in 2 days to grab cupcakes and cookies… I cannot say what’s my favourite out of the cupcake, the brownies, the cookies etc because everything was decadent and not too sweet. You taste the quality of the ingredients and the love they put while cooking them. The fact that Carrie was answering me while the business is close is a sign that she’s passionate and that she care about her client. They’re on the expensive side compared to other bakery, but once you compare you understand why… You taste the butter in everything! If you like some fluffy, moist, creamy cupcake this is your place… While planning my wedding, I’ve compared a few bakery and non are as good as this one… Thank you for the amazing experience and taste!”

“This is a great spot for the people that are familiar with the Indian cuisine and are looking for a comfort food spot. Their chicken curry was really creamy and tasty and the meat was tender. Their waiter was really kind and patient with us but the food did take a little longer than we expected. Also when you come in to this restaurant you get a strong smell of their Indian spices and overall food which might throw away some people but definitely not me.”

“The pizza was delicious! Tried the pepperoni, cheese and chicken bacon ranch all great!! Owner was incredibly nice made us feel welcome. We ordered two slices ended up ordering two more. Five star review from the family visiting from Texas.”

“⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ¡Sabor 100% venezolano! Me encanta este restaurante. La comida es deliciosa y tiene el verdadero sazón de mi tierra. Es mi lugar favorito para consentirme y disfrutar de la gastronomía venezolana sin tener que cocinar en casa. ¡Un pedacito de Venezuela en cada plato!”

“Great service, great portion, and great taste! I got the combo platter, and it was delicious. The meat was very flavorful and soft. I would love to come back and try the gyro and other meats as well.”

“Excellent experience from start to finish. The service was stellar, so warm and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious (highly recommend the spicy tuna tartare), and the omakase was outstanding. This was truly one of the best dining experiences my partner and I have had in New Jersey.”

“There were some stains on our table and we had to ask for it to be cleaned so it might put off some people but other than that everything was good, especially their double smash burger. The meat was perfectly cooked and the sauce is amazing, making the burger really juicy.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ COMPTON’S is the kind of neighborhood gem you want everyone to know about — but secretly hope stays just yours. The sandwiches are massive, flavor‑packed, and clearly made with care. From the turkey hero with lime aioli to the Jaclyn with eggplant, every bite hits that perfect bread‑to‑filling ratio. The Reuben is a must‑try, and their chop cheese deserves all the hype.

What really sets COMPTON’S apart is the vibe: the owners make you feel welcome the second you walk in, and the service is as good as the food. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite at the counter or settling in at one of the few tables, you’ll leave full and happy.”

“Great Cafe ,Coffees ☕️are delicious 😋 Friendly Atmosphere 😊”

“We highly recommend this restaurant for lunch and dinner!”

“We love eating here with our family. We celebrated our sons’ First Communion luncheon here and the food was a hit with our guests. Everything was delicious. Would highly recommend!”

“Treated like family I’m comfortable there. FRESH food ingredients no jar stuff nothing fake or rushed. Rock on!”

“Great food, Great service”

“Absolutely love this place! We really needed something like this where you can order from different restaurants all in one spot. My food was perfectly packed, incredibly delicious, and super fast. I’m so glad one opened nearby. I used to go to the one near my job on 23rd Street, so this is super convenient!”

“Un buen restaurante, deliciosa comida Turca, buena decoración, excelente atención, variedad en el menú . Muchas gracias”

“A friend told me about this place. Went there a week or two ago and I LOVED it. Going back again today?”

“Food was amazing and such a home like atmosphere. Some of the best hospitality I’ve ever experienced. Cliffside park has a gem with this place. Please come visit and I HIGHLY recommend the chimi. Prices are great especially cause of inflation but the quality is insane, food is so good they let us sample so many things. I wish you guys could smell how good it smells in here too. PLEASE TRY FOR THE LOVE OF GOD IT WAS FIRE LOL.”

“The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. The pizza itself was solid and the $5 deal for 2 slices of cheese and a soda was an actual steal. Great guy working there. The kinda place I'd go for lunch every other day.”

“Amazing food and flavors. They are easily my new favorite place, for sure— feels like home to me. I’m so happy I found them “accidentally”. So happy. Flavors are like my mom’s and grandmas cooking. ❤️”

“Tried for the first time and thought the tacos were very good. We tried chicken, chicken Al pastor, and steak. All were great and I really enjoyed The Al pastor which tasted very authentic.

Everything was packed well and Delivery was fast. I’d order again.”

“I ordered delivery three times from here and every time the food was delicious. I recommend the Italian salad, the mozzarella and tomato salad, and the eggplant parm. This became a stable for good pizza in the area.”

“Best ☕️ espresso in Cliffside”

“Highly recommended! This place is great!”

“Went for lunch. Parking limited, but in front. Quality ingredients prepared with attention to detail. Real waitstaff. Clean, Clean, Clean No rushing you out. Great containers for take home leftovers. Definitely recommend. Chef Ray”

“Steaks were 5 ⭐️!!! Definitely going back!”

“Me having been in the this neighborhood five year, I would walk past this local bar regularly but recently I had noticed some construction inside followed by a name change. It got my attent but wasn't until a few months that I didn't actually go in and Covid did play a factor but man am I glad I did!!! Amy"s warm, genuine and warm greeting was a pleasant surprise. Then immediately you notice the open air lofty feel but with ever thing you expect in a classics traditional American bar. The perfectly sized newly constructed bar as you walk in on the right. Two midsize new pool table, the wall mounted monitor that can be seen from all angles, a perfect located dart board. But wait there is more. Amy who talked to us briefly about the new owners vision gave us the 5 cent tour ending it with the back yard. An oasis of a outdoor gathering area with tables, chairs and heater for those cool spring and summer nights entirely cover but a gazebo. Folks, Brass Rail 2 means business, they are built for you to come enjoy a beer watch baseball game on any of the monitors, play a game of pool, shoot some darts or just come and socialize with your friends or neighbors. Congratulations on building a nice local American Bar look I'm forward to spending time there unwinding after a good days work.”

“Por andar perdido me encontré con “La Estancia Restaurante guatemalteco” me aventuré en probarla.fue muy buena la experiencia que obtuve de ellos…Me encanta el autentico sabor guatemalteco de los platos. Muy rico y económico. 👌”

“Club House Cafe the best...”

“Small shop in a convenient location for locals. The sushi is fairly priced, especially if you choose one of the deals. It’s nothing extraordinary, but definitely better than the average hole-in-the-wall spot. Overall, it’s good enough that you won’t have any issues, just not particularly impressive.”

“😀 hey serving sarges now”

“this place is unbelievable clean,and the food is very very good”

“My old neighborhood spot … great weekend memories! I enjoyed the pupusas con queso y loroco and their tacos. I brought my brother here once from upstate NY. Good times!”

“After having dinner with my daughter at Sedona, we stopped here for dessert. The ice cream was delicious and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. It had a nice, balanced flavor, and we both enjoyed it. I'll definitely come back next time!”

“I like to come by and eat lunch here because the food is delicious, quickly served, and price is giving. Lunch Menu is now $17 for soup or salad, appetizer, main. I had the lentil soup (could use some more flavor its a bit bland), the hummus was very
good (wish they had real warm pita instead of bread ), my Chicken kabob was cooked perfectly (meat was tender and soft).”

“Excellent delicious my favorite place 👍😋”

“Daniel was incredibly helpful! He took the time to walk me through the menu, explained the different desserts, and helped me choose two excellent ones. Great customer service and a great experience. I’ll definitely be back!”

“Some of the best ramen I ever had”

“This place is great for a fast and affordable meal. The food is usually pretty good, and I can't complain about the price. My only real issue is with the home fries. They always seem to come out undercooked. It's a bummer because everything else is usually spot on.”

“What a joke, serving fresh bread in a single paper bag , without wrap or plastic protection. So sad...I believe service was left home.”

“Excellent food & service nice room had a view of the street & watched the poring rain!”

“They are great for the price a blimpie best big sandwich is great when u dont want to go stand on line for deli.it lasts for a few days. I love they are open til 3 am they have pizza cheese fries alot of things u want without going to a diner.

Parking: Well ive gotten lucky its really good just for pickup. Not very spacious.but delvery is great if your up late”

“Under new management. Well staffed., no long lines.”

“this place has got both real-deal authentic Chinese eats and the Americanized Chinese stuff we all know and love.

I gotta say, their General Tsao chicken and meatballs are seriously amazing! And don't even get me started on their soup dumplings and cold dishes – so good. The prices are totally fair, and the service is just super friendly. You'll love it!

Lunch specials available!”

“Awsome, delicious food… love it 🤗😊”

“I drive 20 mins away to pick up food here. 3 and half star is mind boggling. Beef with garlic sauce is amazing! They say if garlic sauce is good? Then rest is history! Reason is garlic sauce has a the hardest for perfection”

“This place doesn’t look much from the outside but the inside is absolutely amazing. The staff was very professional and amazing. The food was absolutely amazing and dessert was equally Good.”

“We love the variety on their menu. From breakfast sandwiches to tacos and sides, we've tried a few plates and frequently order favorites. Every dish is done right -- very flavorful, fresh, hot and served neatly. I hope they continue to serve our neighborhood. We order takeout or fast delivery more often now than hitting up a diner or taco spot.”

“Excellent service, great house Margarita (only $5 during happy hour!) beautifully presented food - and they had vegetarian and vegan options - mine was delicious vegan chorizo enchiladas. Colorful and fun atmosphere.”

“I was looking for very last minute places to make a custom cake for my sister, who was graduating medical school in 3 days. Many places would not accept due to such short notice. Miller's Bakery was my 3rd or 4th place. And they were able to accept my order! The cake came out perfectly! Everyone was so nice when I walked in with my mother and grandfather. We even helped ourselves to other baked goods there! 10 out of 10, highly recommend!”

“Genuinely the best Taco place EVER. Tacos are always 10/10. I recommend the birria tacos FOR SURE. Getting their tacos for delivery is good and all but getting them in person tastes 10x BETTER. The workers are very friendly and the kitchen is very clean. Their workers were nice enough to help me find my boyfriend’s phone by letting me borrow their charger since it was dying and even offering to show me their surveillance cameras. Anyways, 10/10 for food and customer service. 🌮”

“Favorite thai spot in the area😊
We've done both dining in and taking out and the food is always solid.

My favorite is the green curry and my husband always gets the pad see ew.

Ambience is charming and staff is so sweet and attentive.”