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RESTAURANTS BY TOWN LODI CONTINUED MAHWAH BAR & GRILL SERGIO’S MISSIONE ITALIAN | 2 MERCER ST. | (973) 778-4545 | A deep menu and energetic decor set the stage for an invariably excellent meal. Italian classics are superb, and the adventurous can choose without fear from the seemingly endless list of creative nightly specials. y o r LYNDHURST AMERICAN | 2 ISLAND ROAD | (201) 529-8055 y f o b l h p MASON JAR AMERICAN | 221 RAMAPO VALLEY ROAD | (201) 529-2302 | Burgers, brick-oven pizzas and barbecue specialties are always a hit. But make sure you start off with the fried corn bites. xfoblhp NAGOYA RESTAURANT ANGELO’S RESTAURANT ITALIAN | 263 RIDGE ROAD | (201) 939-1922 zflgr LEE’S HAWAIIAN ISLANDER JAPANESE | 1007 MACARTHUR BLVD. | (201) 818-9933 y a o NONNA’S ITALIAN | 11 FRANKLIN TPKE. | (201) 529-1151 y o r CHINESE | 768 STUYVESANT AVE. | (201) 939-3777 y f o l r t THE RIVER PALM TERRACE MEDIEVAL TIMES ROAD | (201) 529-1111 | This remains 2 a popular steakhouse known for its generously STEAKHOUSE | 209 RAMAPO VALLEY AMERICAN | 149 POLITO AVE. | (201) 933-2220 z f l e g h poured cocktails, salads prepared tableside, excellent steaks and suave 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 m l h p MICHAEL’S RIVERSIDE ITALIAN | 528 RIVERSIDE AVE. | (201) 939-6333 y f n g h p t MAHWAH SANGRIA BOOM BURGER HAMBURGERS | 180 ROUTE 17 SOUTH | (201) 529-1806 | [see review under Rochelle Park location] y f o r CHICKEN AND RIB CRIB BARBECUE | 72 FRANKLIN TPKE. | (201) 529-0090 y o r IMPERIAL DYNASTY CHINESE | 3 FRANKLIN TPKE. | (201) 5298288 | Meticulously prepared Chinese served in a contemporary decor. Szechuan dumplings in sesame peanut sauce are flavorful; spice levels can be adjusted to taste. Crispy shrimp with salt and pepper, a house special, is fried but not greasy. yaor SPANISH | 1033 MACARTHUR BLVD. | (201) 962-3310 | Order the signature sangria and enjoy an array of tapas or traditional Spanish entrees. Among the best: a sampler of dry-cured chorizos and cheeses, croquettes, or patatas bravas – crispy cubes of seasoned potatoes. Ironbound shrimp and grilled skirt steak with a sherry caramel sauce are showstoppers. Don’t try to share crimini mushrooms in Madeira sauce – they are that good. y f o g h r STATE LINE DINER DINER | 375 ROUTE 17 NORTH | (201) 5293353 | All the way up Route 17, this diner is always open. Regulars love the burgers during the day and pancakes for weekend brunch. It gets a big dinner rush – and for good reason. x o r t KEY TO SYMBOLS 2 2016 Best of Bergen readers poll winner x Most entrees under $15 y Most entrees $15-$20 z Most entrees over $20 a f w o 44 Bring Your Own Full bar Corking Fee Open 7 days (201) DINING | 2017 EDITION 4 5 6 7 Closed Sundays m Alfresco dining (seasonal) b l