The town of Kearny, New Jersey is home to just over 40,000 people. Located on both the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers, Kearny is home to a number of parks, small businesses and historic sites. Whether you’re just in town for the day or visiting the area for a longer time, Kearny has a number of dining options.
Those who are feeling adventurous may wish to try Oh! Calamares, a Peruvian restaurant. Masks and dolls from Peru line the brightly-colored walls. This family-run establishment offers braised meats, including duck, rabbit and veal. A large number of seafood dishes are also available. Meals come with a side of potatoes or rice and beans. For a one-of-a-kind drink, consider try the chichi morada, a purple corn punch with vanilla, cinnamon and pineapple. Finish up with home-made deserts such as bread pudding, flan and alafajores—caramel-filled shortbread cookies.
Oh! Calamares
102 Kearny Ave.
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 998-4111
Argyle Restaurant opened over 50 years ago and continues to serve patrons traditional Scottish cuisine. Famous for their fish and chips, the Argyle offers 132 seats in addition to a Scottish and Irish gift store. Appetizer include stuffed clams oreganata, onion rings or cheese pierogies; entrees include meat pie with beans and chips, haggis dinner with potatoes and turnips, shepherds pie and black pudding dinner with chips. Be sure to save room for deserts like lemon cream pie, blueberry pie or Scottish Clootie Dumpling and Custard.
Argyle Restaurant
212 Kearny Ave.
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 991-3900
argylerestaurant.com
La Hacienda Mexicana Restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. Dine inside in the low-key, casual atmosphere or weather permitting, outside on the patio. Specializing in traditional Mexican cuisine, the restaurant has an extensive menu. Start your meal with soups such as tortillia, tripe or posole—soup with hominy corn and shredded pork. Vegetarians should enjoy the number of options they'll have including vegetarian burrito, squash blossom quesadilla and egg with tender cactus slices. Entree options for the meat-eater include chorizo sausage tortas, steak burrito, grilled filet of fish and chicken fajitas.
La Hacienda Mexicana Restaurant
300 Belleville Turnpike
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 997-5800
localdiningout.com/lahaciendamexicanarestaurant.htm
For those in search of a familiar chain, Kearny is home to an Applebee’s franchise. The restaurant is decorated with locally-themed décor and has a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Those watching their weight will appreciate the restaurant’s Under 550 Calories Menu, featuring a number of healthy, low-calorie options. Diners will find a variety of American classics such as chicken tenders, sirloin steak, reuben sandwich and a number of hamburgers. The restaurant includes a full bar.
Applebee's
175 Passaic Ave.
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 246-0020
Applebees.com
