50 Best American Restaurants near Kinnelon

“The Smoke Rise inn is the neighborhood's best kept secret This charming building has as much history as it does ambiance It is believed to be a private establishment due to it being behind the Smoke rise community gates but it is open to the public When you walk into the bar area you can't help feeling like you are walking into the tv show cheers Everyone does know your name or will by the time you leave The staff and the usual patrons are extremely friendly and love meeting new folks The bar room is charming with stone and wood walls and a cozy fireplace on the upper seating area There is dining in the gazebo room which is equally as lovely and a bit quieter The food is delicious and the drinks are quite generous The Inn can also accommodate weddings in their ballroom or private parties So if you haven't checked out this fabulous eatery come drop in but make sure you make a reservation on the weekend“

“Great food! Great atmosphere! All of the food is good. But one of my favorite dishes there is the Calamari. Whether it's Asian, grilled, or on top of Pizza, it's Phenomenal! Brought in fresh, and cut there it's the best hands down. I recommend everyone must try it. I personally get the Asian Calamari. Try it!“

“Haven’t been to ihop in some time so stopped here to try the halal menu. The service was great the manager was friendly and she checked on us as well as our server was friendly and helpful. The food was good we got pancakes and I got the turkey bacon“

“I don't know how many times I drove by Wood Stack on Rt 46 without paying any attention to it. Then a family party was held there and I was impressed. The food here is just good. Fresh, plenty of it, and served attractively. It has become one of our go-tos. I especially like the lunch menu - the eggplant sandwich and half salad is my regular order. The pizzas are excellent and the entrees generous and full of flavor. My husband's favorite thing is the chocolate chip cookie and milk dessert, served warm on a wooden board. Service is always consistent too. Great place to have here in town.“

“Nice little gem for brunch in the neighborhood few minutes drive from the Home Depot. A cute tiny house with parking all round it. Inside is cozy and the waitresses were super friendly and helpful despite how busy this place is. The food is great. They are not kidding when they said the corn hash was homemade, you know it is definitely not from a can. Everything just blended very well together. The rye bread that it comes with is also excellent (or maybe it's the salted butter they put on it). The Taylor ham egg and cheese sandwich was hot and fresh. My 5 year old would have eaten them whole thing if we did not order the fries. It is so fairly priced. The fries were $3.50, to put in perspective, a large fries from McDonald's costs $3.99. Our bill was about $30 with 2 coffees which they refilled several times. One of the best places for breakfast food, this place is a real deal.“

“I'd give it 10 if I could. Lots of variety, great food, very reasonably priced AND friendly service. Parking is a bit of a challenge in Little Falls but this place is worth the short walk for the out of towners. Obviously a local walk to secret gem. This is on my go to list.“

“The outback steak house is one of our favorite places to go. We love the Walk About Wednesday Special- but even more so, we love our favorite server, Victoria. She is so kind. She is really sweet. She remembers my food allergies and she puts up with my boyfriend's dad jokes LOL. We would give her 10 stars if we could!“

“In my eyes shake shack can do no wrong, but the service here was lovely. You don’t expect anyone to care once you get your food at a take out//tray place like this but Patrick not only brought our food out but checked on us & cleared our table as we were heading out. Thanks shake shack.“

“The food was good, I ordered just a waffle and bacon recently, but unfortunately, the TV was tuned to Newsmax and I was told "it couldn't be changed". Now that I know the extreme political views of those in charge, I won't be spending any more of my money there. Nor will I recommend the Lakeside Diner any more. Too bad, it used to be such a nice place.“

“We went last night with our friends for our Anniversaries, first time there, We were very pleased!!!!! Food was Delicious! Service was Awesome! And the atmosphere was warm & comforting We will be back!!!! Wish we knew about this place a lot sooner. I had the chicken Melanese ,which was absolutely out of this world. My husband had the whiskey burger which he loved. My girlfriend had the veggie burger which she loved, and her husband had the salmon which he enjoyed very much for appetizers. We had the Fried Calamari , which was very very good and very tender and the avocado toast, which was out of this world and I had the best white sangria I’ve had in a darn long time. ?????? it couldn’t have been any better. It was just perfect. Thank you. We will see you again.♥️ and our bill was not very high at all. The prices are good. Everything was perfect, the perfect place to celebrate our anniversaries.“

“I had been to Hapgoods many years ago for lunch and I found it very enjoyable. A few months ago we ordered dinner for a school fundraiser and we were pleasantly surprised. Our dinner out at the restaurant was fantastic. Our entrees were delicious and the service was excellent. The ambiance was wonderful. I can't wait to go back!“

“Carvers is our go to for breakfast. Staff is extremely friendly. The food always fresh and delicious. And the baked goods are unreal. They bake fresh bread pies and muffins daily. It makes me feel like I went to grandmas for breakfast. Big portions fresh food and mix matched coffee mugs. Oh and they make their own pancake mix that you can purchase to make your own. The best!Kid-friendliness: Great kid options. The chocolate chip pancake’s are always a hit with our kids“

“Great hot dogs, fresh buns and a good selection of soft drinks. It's only counter service and take out, but the folks that work there are first class. They have some picnic tables outside if you wanna not eat in your car which makes for a fun little experience. They also have knishes, which makes them more of a NYC experience.“

“I stopped in here for coffee and just had to try a beignet. They smelled amazing, and the one I got was hot, soft, and not overly sweet, despite the glaze. Good stuff! The shop itself has a good amount of seating, and the employee was nice. I'd try more beignets if I wasn't trying to lose weight, LOL.“

“I don't think I've ever had something from JDs that I didn't like. The food is always fresh and delicious. We've used them for catering also and I was impressed with their pricing and options. Tables are always full and staff is always friendly. Quality is consistent. My favorite is constantly changing but my family loves the BLK and the patsy.“

“This place has excellent food and amazing drinks to go along with its awesome atmosphere. It has 2 sides to the restaurant, a dining area, and an awesome bar area with TV's everywhere & tables where you can also sit and eat as well. It is like a Mini Hard Rock Cafe with a ton of classic rock & roll memorabilia & great music. Forgot to mention live music after dinner hours too. Great experience. We will go back there again for sure“

“We found this gem when I was looking for someplace different to go. After our first time, we always go here for a special day. This time our anniversary. Food is excellent, always plenty of outstanding servers. The price is a little high, but well worth it.“

“We have been remiss and not reviewing Robert scratch Kitchen sooner. This was our fourth visit and we've had four outstanding meals. The service is excellent, and the staff is friendly and efficient. Robert personally attends to his guests to ensure everything is going well. The cod with mango chutney was outstanding and the shrimp special over trophy pasta was delicious.“

“Always a good experience here the hosts always Greet you with a positive attitude and the service is always top notch. Prices are also very fair.Parking: Fair amount of parking entrance and exit are also easy to navigateKid-friendliness: Kid friendly food options and chairs“

“River of Beer does a great job supporting the NJ Craft Beer Brewers. I just wish those same brewers would take their companies offerings more serious and treat it like the incredibly difficult market they are in rather than treat it like a hobby. We have over 200 breweries and just a handful of ones that can compete in flavor with some of the better North East brewers. We need better tasting beer in our backyard.“

“My whole family may have found their new favorite restaurant. You won’t find any food pics in this review because even my picky 10 year old finished her entire meal ! All our dishes were delicious. The restaurant is amazingly clean and decorated so nicely. Service was outstanding - I can’t emphasize how nice everyone there was. Must try location!Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are not hard to findParking: There is no difficulty in finding parkingKid-friendliness: My picky ten year old was able to eat her entire meal!“

“Diamond in the rough! I had a cheeseburger figuring it was a safe first shot at a new place. Best burger I’ve had in I don’t know how long. Good size double patty. Each patty would have been a good size burger on its own. Not like the places that basically take one decent size burger and split it in two to say it is a double.Good bun too. They branded it with a “D”… nice touch.Would definitely recommend and a definitely going back.Great job DooWoop EATS!“

“Absolutely amazing. If you are in the area, you need to go. The atmosphere is comforting and the service is wonderful. Their specials never disappoint and are super creative. They are great for pies during Thanksgiving, but you must go during St. Patrick's Day. Their specials for St. Patties are the best around. They have amazing breakfast and awesome cakes and pies for desert. Best breakfast around hands down.“

“Let me start off by saying I grew up in Philadelphia and ate cheesesteaks regularly ever since I was quite young. I know these folks here are known for their “best of NJ” Taylor Ham ;not pork roll ( almost forgot where I was) and cheese. I’ve had it here before and I do believe it is incredible and stands up to the claims. However… the cheesesteak they make here may not be getting enough love. You should consider it and understand that it could put up a fight with some of the best in Philly. 10/10. Would order again, and again … and again. Also, the guys here are great to chat with.“

“I have been a customer for a few years and I can honestly say the people I have encountered there are very friendly and warm. The service by the bartenders and waitresses is exemplary and timely. The food selection is always evolving with weekly specials and great prices. Their regular menu items are delicious and varied and prepared by a great cook and professional kitchen staff. When the outside bar and tables are opened up it just adds to the complete package of a destination you and your family will always enjoy to visit.“

“After a long overnight shift at the hospital I stopped in the nearest breakfast spot on google. I like to support small owned businesses because usually you receive good quality service and that’s what I encountered when coming in this morning. I had the bacon egg and cheese on a roll and a coffee. The sandwich was delicious, and the coffee was just that. Coffee. If you’re in a rush first thing in the morning be sure to give yourself time because they take they’re time to prep the food but in a good way overall I was satisfied and will be back again.“

“An awesome super friendly place to come. Welcomes everyone. Very unique place. The grill has a Caribbean flare, with curried onion burgers and stewed chicken. They make their rum punches on site and they're refreshing and taste authentic. They have many events and lots of live music. The bar is ridiculously clean. Can't really go wrong here, whether you're flying solo or running with friends. Can even bring kids earlier in the night.If you like cheese steak get the J*** cheese steak! Crazy good comfort food that one.And the service is super friendly!“

“I've decided this is my go to bar to bring everyone when we meet up from family, friends, coworkers, day drinking etc. I like the theme nights, bingo, trivia, bands, etc. I want business to go well from them so they open with kitchen & its profitable all week. Foods amazing...good "no mess behaved" atmosphere. My go to place. Bartenders and everyone are nice.“

“The location is very easy to find and there is ample parking. The staff is very warm and welcoming and knowledgeable of the menu. There are plenty of places to sit and we didn’t have to wait to be seated. We had the huevos rancheros and the French toast, which were both amazing. They serve a local coffee called Lake born coffee, which was really good by itself and also as a cappuccino. I’ll be back to the rest of the menu!“

“Let's rally around the Paradise Restaurant! Remember Tuscany? Several former staff are there, and a fantastic new chef! They're planning on expanding the bar into the large dining room! Great atmosphere, staff, and food! We had the eggplant parm and chicken franchaise and it was top notch! Calamari was tender and crispy! Beer and wine selection was very good as well!“

“Looks like a very regular Chinese takeout at first glance, but that’s where it stops. Food here is so good. Not the greasy, soggy basic, Chinese takeout you’d expect. Food tastes super fresh and the prices are very reasonable. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Went in the other day, I ordered To/Go food and the host Aleyshka was so helpful. I was missing an item from my order and she was extremely helpful, diligent, and provided wonderful customer service. Definitely one of my favorite places to get to go dinner from.“

“Had a great time here with friends. Good food, fantastic service, and a nice table to chat away the night. Didn't get to take any pictures, but it's basically a pub style with plenty of tables right on the main street in Pompton Lakes. We hadn't been in this area for a LONG time. We went around the corner and there was St Mary's church where we got married 41 years ago last week!!!“

“Just had a great meal at Country Cottage. Steamed clams were done to perfection with a broth that begged to be eaten with the fresh crusty bread brought to our table. The lamb chops came out medium rare as requested and the eggplant rollatini was served on a bed of fresh spinach with mushrooms and garlic since I had opted not to have pasta. Our waitress was very attentive and provided great service. I was concerned about noise level since the bar had been expanded but it was not an issue at all. My husband and I were able to enjoy our dinners and conversation.“

“We catered our son's first birthday party with American BBQ and we received SO many compliments about how delicious the food was! The delivery/setup was prompt and super quick! I had numerous email exchanges with Roberta going back and forth with ideas and she was absolutely wonderful to work with! Highly recommend!!“

“My dad and I stopped at this bar randomly in NJ. We are not local to the area, but we were grabbing food on the way out, of our day trip.It was spontaneous and a nice find! It was festive for the holiday - the Santa seat covers were a nice touch. The bathroom had sticky notes all over it — which I thought was cool/different — positive vibes! Our waitress was nice and pretty. Food was delicious!Simple menu and good prices.“

“The food was also really good but oh my god wait until you try the coffee!! I got an iced espresso without sugar or milk and it was so good! I’ve had many of their other drinks and smoothies as well! They just knock it out of the park with their food, their smoothies, their juices, and the coffee.“

“Great hog dogs w a great view of the Appalachian mountains. Great spot to pick up a quick meal or snack.Parking: Plenty of room to park. I happened to go on a super busy evening and there was still plenty of parking. If too much there a lawn across the way for cars to park. Parking isn't an issue.“

“We come from Morristown for this gem! Drive over probably weekly with our 3 young children and are always impressed. Family friendly environment in dining room and they are all friendly and accommodating. Great kids menu and fantastic food/beer menu. It’s our favorite spot! Consistently good!“

“I've always loved Fuddrucker's burgers but the location nearest to me closed and I come to this one every once in a while. Food is consistent but atmosphere is mediocre.Dietary restrictions: Wish there were more keto/gluten free options other than a burger without the bun.“

“I ordered Take Out two nights in a row. The first night, an order of fries was missing. The manager brought them out in under a minute. The second night the order was perfect. The Take Out containers are great. This location has convenient Take Out parking with a dedicated Take Out entrance. Really nice. Great staff.“

“Very good food ! I was confused of what kinda of restaurant it is .. I didn't get the theme. But our waiter was amazing very personable and willing to make our experience the best!! I'm not in NJ often but when I am this is always going to be a good choice to eat at!!“

“It is a friendly family business. We ordered hibachi, tom yum soup, and agedashi tofu. The hibachi was okay but a bit greasy. The agedashi tofu was very greasy. The tom yum soup used celery and carrots instead of the expected ingredients (i.e. no galangal, lemongrass, or lime leaves were detected). Thankfully, the soup was not greasy. Overall, though, most of the food tasted like greasy Chinese food (with some MSG and without douchi or shitake), and I would give it fewer stars, but it was a good amount for the price, and still edible after rubbing some grease away. I suspect the sushi is better but don't like raw fish. It came within 10 minutes despite other patrons being there, including pickup orders. I wouldn't return here, mostly because we almost ran someone over while driving there, who suddenly exited his car while he was driving in the middle of the street, and the food was not my type.“

“J&M Grill makes delicious burgers and soups! They are always so fresh and they take the time to make the burger the way you like it. The soups and chili in the winter are so good to warm you up! The staff is super nice and super quick service!“

“The Second Half On Main exceeded my expectations in every way. From the delicious food to the incredibly friendly staff, every aspect of my experience was delightful. The portions were generous, and the prices were surprisingly affordable considering the quality of the food. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a satisfying meal in a welcoming atmosphere.“

“Ya know... I'm not here for the pizza. Sure, I'm definitely here for the wings challenge and you can see that I'm not one to lose a food challenge (:, but I can also tell you those were some of the most delicious wings I've ever ingested. Nice and smoky. Slow burn. So well done. I got myself a falafel platter to go and... waiting for the newspaper to interview the FIRST EVER WINGS CONTEST WINNER I ended up dining in. Homemade rice and falafel. Quality. Such friendly people, such fun. Plenty of room here. So I'm gonna go with this is a win for Middle Eastern in Boonton... and if they ever want to make a pizza with this hot sauce........“

“Listen carefully, better yet read carefully.This spot hits, a gag of a location perfect for a first date.The owners are wonderful and easy to communicate w/ and more so dedicated to the craft.The dogs on the other hand...Woah, it HITS, taste buds are going wild right now, my order was a dog w/ chili and Raw Onion, that chili alone can be attached to an I.V for direct absorption please.Overall great spot, if you have a jeep pop open the tail and sit vibe w/ the dog for a bit and keep life moving. A great spot for a quick bite, the best spot for their chili dogs.“

“Tuesday is karaoke night. The bar is happening but not busy, the music is on but not unmanageable, and the drinks are good. I really enjoyed my time, and the drinks, and the service. I'll only knock the fact that the menu doesn't display prices and the "not IPA craft selection" is pretty bad. Which I know is a tall ask but for 20+ beers is a little bit disappointing.I would totally go back.“

“Food was outstanding per usual! Service was a bit choppy though. Busboy/back waiter was a bit strange in that he asked a few times if we were done with our meal despite us all having forks and knife's in our hands clearly still eating. And the time we were finished, he'd ask, we said yes, and then he walked away? Also, reservation notes were not met. I noted that my father was in a wheelchair and when we got to the table we had to ask for a chair to be removed. On top of that, asked for a high chair to be at the table in the notes for my niece and that wasn't there either. As someone who manages a restaurant in NYC, Oceana Restaurant - I'm the bar manager, I understand that sometimes there are off nights. I'm chalking it up to that, and we will be back for the great food.“

“This is my favorite place for great home-cooked food! Everything they make us top drawer and the staff is always attentive, warm and welcoming! It's everything you could ask for! Always looking for a reason to go back here and relax...“