For some traditional diner fare, head to Northvale's Classic Diner. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with specialty desserts. Dinner entrees include pastas like lasagna or linguine, steaks and lamb chops, meat kebabs, and seafood fare like Maryland crab cakes. A variety of salads are available including Italian, spinach cobb and Key West salads. Also available are burgers, fajitas and sandwiches. Desserts include spicy apple tart, bourbon bread pudding, key lime pies and a variety of others. Expect to spend anywhere from $15 to $20 a person at this classic diner.
Northvale Classic Diner
247 Livingston St.
Northvale, NJ 07647
201-767-6267
classicdinernj.com
If you are craving some French cuisine, head over to Madeleine's Petit Paris French Restaurant. Start off your meal with some soup--like Swiss baked onion--or the escargot appetizer, mussels or a salad--like baby arugula or mesclun salad. For entrees choose from a wide variety like duck confit, rack of lamb, veal medallions, chicken valaisanne and dijon red snapper. Desserts include crème brulee, chocolate mousse or chocolate souffle. The restaurant also offers an extensive wine list. Expect to spend anywhere from $35 to $55 per plate at this French eatery.
Madeleine's Petit Paris French Restaurant
416 Tappan Road
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 767-0063
madeleinespetitparis.com
Hennessy Tavern is another haunt in Northvale you can try for some hearty fixings. Classic appetizers include nachos, fried calamari, mozzarella or chicken fingers and spinach artichoke dip. Or you could try French onion soup, southwest chicken salad, Caesar or house salad. For entrees there are a number of options including burgers, wraps and classic Italian pasta dishes. Other entrees include shepherd's or chicken pot pies, meatloaf, chicken marsala, glazed salmon, short ribs and New York strip steak. Guests can expect to spend anywhere from $10 to $30 a plate depending on entree choice and appetizers.
Hennessy Tavern
191 Paris Ave
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 768-7707
Greek cuisine can be found in Northvale at The Greek Village. For appetizers try Greek fries seasoned with oregano and lemon, zucchini croquettes, fried eggplant with garlic dip, or spinach and cheese pie. Dine on beef, chicken, pork, lamb, veggie or shrimp gyros. You can also try platters that come with tzatziki and hummus sauces. Traditional dishes like eggplant moussaka and baked macaroni are available, as well as a variety of Greek seafood dishes and platters to share. There is also a separate menu for the kiddies and traditional Greek desserts as well. Diners can expect to spend about $15 to $20 a plate.
The Greek Village
211 Livingston St.
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 750-8570