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RESTAURANTS BY TOWN FORT LEE CONTINUED LA CAMBUSA CARIBBEAN | 2151 LEMOINE AVE. | (201) 849-5556 y o d g r t ITALIAN | 517 RIVER DRIVE | (973) 272-8739 | Tucked in a strip mall complex, La Cambusa appears unassuming. But the family-owned restaurant and bar offers a selective and delicious menu featuring favorites like calamari with a hot or savory sweet sauce, homemade lobster ravioli and filet mignon. Make sure to save room for a cannoli at the end. y f o r SANTORINI TAVERNA GLEN ROCK PROST AMERICAN (NEW) | 1638 SCHLOSSER ST. | (201) 461-1600 y f o l g t PUNTA CANA GREEK | 20-20 CENTRAL ROAD | (201) 9472055 | A pleasant atmosphere and enjoyable Greek standards, especially the wonderfully cooked lamb. z f o m l h p t FRANKLIN LAKES THE CHEF’S TABLE FRENCH | 754 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) 8916644 | Fans of traditional French food will be delighted with the daily preparations of bouillabaisse and pot au feu. The menu also showcases a restrained sense of taste and texture. yalh GOLDEN DYNASTY 2 CHINESE | 825 FRANKLIN LAKE ROAD | (201) 891-7866 | [see review under Hillsdale location] y o l g r t IL SOGNO ITALIAN | 840 FRANKLIN AVE. | (201) 560-0023 y o d t GARFIELD BISTRO 399 MEDITERRANEAN | 399 MIDLAND AVE. | (973) 928-4488 | Bistro 399 delivers classic Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist. This farm to table dining experience features a variety of sandwiches, kababs, seafood and salads. As the owners say, “Few things in life are as important as great food, great wine, and above all – great company.” y a o r THE FIREHOUSE FAMILY RESTAURANT & THIN CRUST PIZZA ITALIAN | 42 PLAUDERVILLE AVE. | (973) 478-2226 x o r GOODFELLAS ITALIAN | 661 MIDLAND AVE. | (973) 4784000 | A friendly, neighborhood favorite with sophisticated yet comfortable decor and wellprepared Italian and continental dishes. Veal and seafood choices are especially noteworthy, and the thoughtful staff works hard to please. yflhp GLEN ROCK INN AMERICAN | 222 ROCK ROAD | (201) 4452362 | Nothing fancy at this hometown hangout – just good, straightforward fare served by a cheerful staff. Comfort food stand-outs are the burger and the sliced steak sandwich with cheddar mashed potatoes. y f o b l g h p JALAPENOS MEXICAN GRILLE MEXICAN | 930 PROSPECT ST. | (201) 4455566 | Pull up a chair and grab some chili fries, a chocolate chimichanga and a pitcher of sangria. yfoht THE KOSHER NOSH DELI KOSHER | 894 PROSPECT ST. | (201) 445-1186 | Expect overstuffed sandwiches and other Kosher deli favorites like chicken soup, smoked fish, kugels and potato pancakes. Catering is available for different occasions, especially Shabbat dinners. x o g r ROCCA ITALIAN | 203 ROCK ROAD | (201) 670-4945 | The chef’s experience reveals itself in the depth of the menu and the skilled management of the dining room. Italian favorites share equal billing with more exotic offerings like barbecued octopus. y a l h p t TANI SUSHI & ASIAN GRILL (201) 612-1188 | This contemporary 2 pan-Asian eatery has Manhattan style and quality ASIAN | 206 ROCK ROAD | with a decided hometown feel. The menu offers flavors from Japan, China, Thailand and Malaysia. The sushi is fresh and pretty, as is everything about the place. y o r HACKENSACK BANGKOK GARDEN THAI RESTAURANT “Bergen’s first Thai restaurant” consistent2 ly gets it right with top-notch food and gracious, THAI | 261 MAIN ST. | (201) 487-2620 | efficient service. yfolh CASUAL HABANA CAFE CUBAN | 125 MAIN ST. | (201) 880-9844 | [see review under New Milford location] y o r 36 (201) DINING | 2017 EDITION 201magazine.com