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RESTAURANTS BY TOWN EDGEWATER CONTINUED FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE | 90 THE PROMENADE AT CITY PLACE | (201) 313-9463 | Prime steaks and a prime view compete for best in show at this swanky chophouse. Excellent, knowledgeable service and a selection of 100 wines by the glass make the experience particularly memorable. zfomhp GREEK TAVERNA GREEK | 55 CITY PLACE | (201) 945-8998 yfomldt HAVEN RIVERFRONT RESTAURANT & BAR 2 THE RIVER PALM TERRACE (201) 224-2013 | The original location of 2 this local chain remains a steady favorite for STEAKHOUSE | 1416 RIVER ROAD | steakhouse classics: generously poured cocktails, salads prepared tableside, excellent steaks and sauve service. Start with shrimp cocktail or oysters and end with a perfect creme brulee for an experience that always feels like a special occasion. z f o l h p ROBERTO’S II ITALIAN | 936 RIVER ROAD | (201) 224-2524 zflhpt AMERICAN (NEW) | 2 MAIN ST., SUITE G | (201) 943-1900 | An elegant setting, including a view of the New York City skyline, with a new American menu featuring select seaside appetizers, such as oysters (available seasonally) and pretzel-crusted fried calamari. zfomblhpt ELMWOOD PARK KINARA BHOJ INDIAN | 880 RIVER ROAD | (201) 313-0555 yaoblhp LA VECCHIA NAPOLI ITALIAN | 2 HILLIARD AVE. | (201) 941-6799 | Mama’s in the kitchen at this cozy corner trattoria, cooking up the flavorful dishes of her native Naples. y f l h t LE JARDIN FRENCH | 1257 RIVER ROAD | (201) 224-9898 | The view’s the thing here, with favored tables on the glassed-in terrace – however, the flower-filled dining room is equally pretty. The Frenchinfluenced menu tends towards the traditional. zfomlhp MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET SEAFOOD | 541 RIVER ROAD | (201) 840-9311 z f o PIER 115 AMERICAN | 115 RIVER ROAD | (201) 3132155 | The view is fantastic, as the pier pokes far into the river and the walls crank wide open in pristine weather – which helps explain Pier 115’s popularity at happy hour. And the food is great too. Try the truffled mac and cheese; Logan burger with caramelized onions, Swiss cheese and garlic herb mayo on a challah bun; and the warm cookie skillet. y f o m l n g REBECCA’S CUBAN | 236 OLD RIVER ROAD | (201) 9438808 | Tucked into the hillside, but not hidden away from fans of Cuban food, who flock here for yucca fingers, the mammoth, double-cut pork 30 chop and other fragrantly spiced dishes. Tiny and luxurious with a pretty outdoor patio. zambhp (201) DINING | 2017 EDITION THAT FONDUE PLACE FONDUE | 934 RIVER ROAD | (201) 969-8005 yag INDIAN | 430 MARKET ST. | (201) 797-6800 | Another strip mall gem, BHOJ shows off the varied and unique flavors of India in a warm and relaxed setting. y o l r ELMWOOD PARK DINER DINER | 375 MARKET ST. | (201) 796-6641 | The Garden State boasts its fair share of diners and this one has all the charm and the neverending menu you’d expect. Whether it’s pancakes, panini, platters or a purple potion smoothie, the Elmwood Park Diner can satisfy your cravings morning, noon or night. x a o h r FRATELLI’S COAL BURNING PIZZA ITALIAN | 206 ROUTE 46 EAST | (201) 7977552 | Trovato’s, long a popular Elmwood Park restaurant, has reinvented itself as Fratelli’s Coal-Burning Pizza. In addition to great pizza, enjoy the sandwiches, salads, pastas and entrees. There’s also a bar with 10 taps. y f o r MYKONOS TAVERNA GREEK | 238 BROADWAY | (201) 703-9200 or ROYAL WARSAW RESTAURANT & FINE MARTINI BAR POLISH | 871 RIVER DRIVE | (201) 794-9277 | Beneath a contemporary yet comfortable interior beats the heart of the Old Country. The menu lists everything in Polish and English, and servers are glad to guide you. Don’t miss the tender pierogi, the smoky kielbasa and the potato pancakes layered with goulash. y f o t 201magazine.com