Best Restaurants in Bergen County, NJ
Our picks for the best restaurants in Bergen County, NJ: 15 local businesses, with phone numbers, addresses and websites. Chosen by the NJ Business Directory team; sponsored listings are labeled.
Bergen County is New Jersey's most populous county, with 955,732 residents in the 2020 Census. Its 70 municipalities are the most of any county in the state, and Hackensack is the county seat. This guide draws from four Bergen towns: Fort Lee, at the New Jersey end of the George Washington Bridge; Englewood; Hackensack; and Ridgewood, whose downtown, known locally as "Town," centers on East Ridgewood Avenue.
Route 4, Route 17 and the Garden State Parkway all run through the county's busy retail core in Paramus. Bergen is also the only New Jersey county that still enforces blue laws limiting Sunday shopping, so most malls and many stores close on Sundays. Restaurants are allowed to stay open. If you'd rather leave the car home, NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line stops in Hackensack, and Ridgewood station serves both the Main Line and the Bergen County Line.
- County: Bergen County (county seat: Hackensack)
- Population: 955,732 (2020 Census), the largest of New Jersey's 21 counties
- Municipalities: 70
- Towns in this guide: Englewood, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Ridgewood
Want to stay in one town? See our town guides for Ridgewood, Hackensack, Fort Lee and Englewood. You can also browse every Bergen County listing, all restaurants, or widen the search with our North Jersey restaurants guide.
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Cinco De Mayo Mexican Grill
Restaurants
Fort Lee
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Grill is a family Mexican restaurant on Lemoine Avenue in Fort Lee, Bergen County, founded in 2002 by Arturo, who came to the United States from Mexico. His family still describes the idea as honest Mexican food made with care and tradition. The menu blends classic and modern plates, with vegetarian choices and room to customize, and full-service catering comes in half trays that feed about five people or full trays that feed about ten.
Bloom Chicken
Restaurants
Hackensack
Bloom Chicken is a Korean fried chicken restaurant whose first location opened in Hackensack, Bergen County. Founder Chef Woo trained at culinary school and spent five years in well-known New York kitchens, including Morimoto, Jean-Georges and Daniel, before starting Team Bloom. The chicken is made fresh daily with bold Korean flavors, crispy outside and juicy inside. It is set up for quick lunches and casual dinners.
Villa de Colombia
Restaurants
Hackensack
Villa de Colombia serves Colombian food in downtown Hackensack, Bergen County, and its owners bring three decades of restaurant experience. The kitchen focuses on traditional seasoning and the home-style taste of Colombian cooking. The team also helps plan and cater events, drawing on its years of experience.
S.Egidio Pizze Salumi Espresso
Restaurants
Ridgewood
S. Egidio Pizze Salumi Espresso is a wood-fired Neapolitan pizzeria in Ridgewood, Bergen County, serving natural sourdough pizza, fresh pasta and espresso. A rotating board of imported Italian cured meats and artisan cheeses, including pecorino with black truffle and local honey, makes a good start. Sangria for the table rounds out the meal.
Turmeric Indian Bistro
Restaurants
Ridgewood
Turmeric Indian Bistro is a modern Indian restaurant in downtown Ridgewood, Bergen County. The menu features Pan-Indian staples from Delhi alongside the bistro's own specialty dishes, many with a spicy twist. A wide range of vegetarian options makes it easy for mixed groups to share.
Roman Inn
Restaurants
Englewood
Roman Inn is a pizzeria on West Hudson Avenue in Englewood, Bergen County, with online ordering for delivery or pickup. The menu runs from a red-base buffalo chicken pizza to pies topped with fresh mozzarella, house-made sauce and pepperoni cups. Beyond pizza, the kitchen serves pasta such as rigatoni topped with fried burrata in a creamy sauce built on marinara and the house gravy.
Lulu Mediterranean Grill – Englewood
Restaurants
Englewood
Lulu Mediterranean Grill, also known as Lulu Lounge, serves Mediterranean food in Englewood, Bergen County. The menu runs from hummus to lamb chops and grilled salmon, so there is room for both light bites and a full dinner. The Englewood location also has a full bar, which makes it a comfortable choice for a night out with friends.
Poke Crew
Restaurants
Englewood
Poke Crew is a poke shop in Englewood, Bergen County, run by two chef owners who come from fine dining kitchens in New York City. Guests can build their own poke bowls, and the fish is handpicked fresh each day by the chefs. It is a quick, healthy-leaning option for lunch or an easy dinner, with online ordering and an app for regulars.
Sakura Bana Restaurant
Restaurants
Ridgewood
Sakura Bana is a Japanese restaurant on Franklin Avenue in Ridgewood, Bergen County, that has offered an authentic Japanese dining experience for more than three decades. Chef Ken Kuriki leads a team of classically trained sushi chefs, and freshness and quality come first when it comes to raw seafood. The approach is modest and unassuming, with the focus kept on the food.
Shabu House
Restaurants
Fort Lee
Shabu House is a hot pot restaurant in Fort Lee, Bergen County, where the broth comes first. The kitchen simmers its broths slowly with quality ingredients so they make a rich base for the wide spread of add-ins. Lunch and dinner options come with or without meat, and there is also a seafood buffet, so both meat lovers and seafood fans have plenty to choose from.
Bangkok Garden Restaurant
Restaurants
Hackensack
Bangkok Garden Restaurant is a Thai restaurant on Main Street in Hackensack, Bergen County, and it describes itself as the first Thai restaurant in Bergen County. Each dish is prepared individually with traditional seasonings such as lemongrass, kaffir lime, basil, ginger, mint and fresh lime juice, balanced so the spices never overwhelm the main ingredient. Diners can order dishes spicy or mild, and reservations are taken by phone.
Lula
Restaurants
Ridgewood
Owned by Executive Chef Conor Browne, Lula serves New American food in downtown Ridgewood, Bergen County. The kitchen cooks with the seasons and focuses on sustainable ingredients, and chef Randall DeFalco brings Italian-rooted cooking honed in New York kitchens. The dining room is lively but comfortable.
Mi Rancho Restaurant
Restaurants
Hackensack
Mi Rancho Restaurant serves Mexican food on Main Street in Hackensack, Bergen County. The menu includes carnes, burritos, entrees and seafood dishes, such as a mix of clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp and tilapia with vegetables and rice. Tuesdays bring Taco Tuesday, and there are lunch specials on weekdays. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
Franco’s Metro Restaurant, Bar and Pizza
Restaurants
Fort Lee
Franco's Metro Restaurant, Bar and Pizza is a Fort Lee, Bergen County, restaurant that has been family owned and operated for more than four decades. The kitchen breads fresh, never-frozen chicken breast to order, then finishes dishes with its tangy tomato sauce and thin slices of mozzarella. Orders can be placed ahead for pickup or delivery, and Franco's also takes catering orders.
Anytime Kitchen Fort Lee
Restaurants
Fort Lee
Anytime Kitchen Fort Lee blends Korean flavors with Japanese and modern American dishes in the heart of Fort Lee, Bergen County. Brought to you by Anytime Hospitality, its all-day menu runs from Korean BBQ to Japanese-inspired plates. The atmosphere is casual and lively, which suits a group dinner or a late meal with friends.
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