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RESTAURANTS BY TOWN TEANECK REGINA’S AL’S CHARCOAL PIT DINER | 540 CEDAR LANE | (201) 530-7786 yor AMARONE ITALIAN | 63 CEDAR LANE | (201) 833-1897 yfomlht B V TUSCANY ITALIAN | 368 CEDAR LANE | (201) 287-0404 yor DOG HOUSE KOSHER | 1415 PALISADE AVE. | (201) 530-7733 y f o r STEAKHOUSE | 827 TEANECK ROAD | (201) 862-1996 | The fun-loving former Saint’s Café is now a serious steakhouse, with subdued, darkwood décor and high prices to match. Aged meats are the best bets; fish dishes and sides can be less than stellar. z f o l h p ROSE PERSIAN MEDITERRANEAN | 1150 TEANECK ROAD | (201) 569-3600 y o r SANCHEZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT MEXICAN | 267 DEGRAW AVE. | (201) 357-2838 y a o d r t SHELLY’S VEGETARIAN CAFE AND CATERERS EAST JAPANESE RESTAURANT VEGETARIAN | 482 CEDAR LANE | (201) 692-0001 y a o b l h JAPANESE | 1405 TEANECK ROAD | (201) 837-1260 y o r SMOKEY JOE’S TEX-MEX BBQ ETC. STEAKHOUSE KOSHER | 1409 PALISADE AVE. | (201) 3575677 | Stands out from the steakhouse crowd, and not just because it’s glatt kosher. You won’t find bearnaise sauce or baked potatoes with sour cream and butter, but you will find excellent seasonal cuisine. z a o r MEXICALI LIVE TEX-MEX | 1409 QUEEN ANNE ROAD | (201) 833-0011 | The excellent Tex-Mex cuisine may come as a surprise in this suburban road house, which offers live music on stage most nights. Menu standouts include the pumpkin-andsesame-crusted tuna; faiitas are also first rate. yfoeh NOAH’S ARK KOSHER | 493 CEDAR LANE | (201) 692-1200 yaomlhpt NOBO WINE AND GRILL KOSHER | 1400 PALISADES AVE. | (201) 837-1000 z f o r KOSHER | 494 CEDAR LANE | (201) 836-RIBS yor THAI PALACE THAI | 267 DEGRAW AVE. | (201) 441-9119 yor VEGGIE HEAVEN (201) 836-0887 | Entirely vegetarian 2 Chinese dishes, from fried rice to sweet and sour VEGETARIAN | 473 CEDAR LANE | chicken, using carefully prepared tofu to replicate the taste and texture of meat. x a o l h p TENAFLY AXIA TAVERNA GREEK | 18 PIERMONT ROAD | (201) 5695999 | In Greek, Axia means “worthy,” and it certainly is. The distinctive Tony Chi design evokes the feel of Greece with nary a bright blue tile or hanging fish net in sight. Go for the steamed mussels in ouzo-scented broth, roast leg of lamb stuffed with figs, feta cheese and caramelized onions or the rich pastichio. zfomlhp 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 60 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 c n Closed Mondays Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesdays Brunch served No lunch menu Cash only Dancing d e g h j r p s t Delivery Entertainment Family friendly Handicapped accessible Jacket required No reservations Private room available Smoking Permitted Take out 201magazine.com