Friendly staff .. Food was ready quick! Wasn't a long wait…read moreto be seated (I went on a Sunday around 11am) Omelets are delicious!

I visited the Rutherford Pancake House today with my family after traveling back from NYC…read more The street parking in the downtown is a little challenging but if you arrive early enough, you can usually find a spot nearby. When we walked inside, we were seated immediately. I ordered the Garden Gathering omelette which normally comes with a side of homefries and toast. I substituted the homefries for a cup of fresh fruit. I also tried a small pancake from my mom which was very fluffy and light. The portions were pretty good and the food was fresh. The prices are reasonable. Service was prompt and the food came out fast once we ordered. When we were leaving there was a pretty large crowd waiting to be seated. Overall, it's a solid, classic breakfast spot right in the heart of downtown Rutherford.

Emerging in the 1980s, this category of cooking reshaped menus and marked a shift in American…read moredining across the country by introducing international influences, seasonal ingredients, and chef-driven creativity to the American landscape. At its core, it honors regional food heritage while continually reinventing itself with new techniques and cultural perspectives. Located on Park Avenue in the heart of Rutherford, my partner, our friends, and I determined to start 2026 for brunch as first-timers. The reservation was easily made by calling the restaurant. Upon arrival at Sonoma Bistro, we were greeted by the staff and got a table by the back wall decorated for the holidays, evoking a festive, warm, casual, and inviting vibe with music playing throughout. For some of us as a starter, we decided on the beef empanadas. As a main meal, we opted for Steak Sandwich, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, Veggie Omelette, My Big Breakfast, and Bistro Omelette. Washed down a Hugo Spritz for toasting to the New Year. Each dish felt like a work of art, as it was beautifully presented, bursting with flavor, and deliciously tasty. The chef focused on sourcing local, seasonal ingredients to ensure freshness. Our service was attentive and super friendly. Our server was George. The price was reasonable. This establishment checked all the boxes! One doesn't just come here to eat. One comes for an experience that leaves one feeling inspired, which we can recommend.

I had an amazing breakfast at Sonoma Bistro!!! The smoked pork belly eggs Benedict was scrumptious!…read moreI love the arugula salad touch and the hollandaise sauce was outstanding. My Mrs had the fluffy French toast and she ate most of the huge portion. That's saying a lot because she usually hates everything. The hostess and waitress were fabulous. There was a gentleman waiter who also checked in on us and the owner chef visited our table. The decor is cool! Check out the festive tree in the dining room. The only down side is how loud it is. The place is fine and was jam packed with patrons and it was difficult to hear my companion or the server. Overall this place is magnificent and a must try!!!

I love this place ! Best pancakes in Rutherford! Yes I know there's a "pancake house" here... I…read moresaid what I said ! Their pancakes are uniquely crepe-like, and cooked to perfection every time. I think we've been here about 5-6 times now. We love coming here. The staff brings a really welcoming vibe, the service is always efficient, the music is good, and the layout is good with nice big windows and tons of natural light - a great setting for eating breakfast. It's a really nice place to chill and treat yourself to a cozy relaxing meal. I love how their menu is a range of traditional breakfast (i.e. eggs, pancakes, bacon, omelettes, etc) to creative lunch/brunch specials like chicken enchilada, avocado toast, etc. Definitely a must-try.

This is such a cute little breakfast spot. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made…read morethe experience even better. The menu is on the smaller side, but it has enough variety to offer good options for everyone. The breakfast platter was delicious and satisfying. The pancakes were thin but had great flavor and were cooked perfectly. The coffee was excellent it had a nice balance and wasn't watery at all. The corned beef hash was especially flavorful and definitely a standout. Prices aren't too bad for breakfast, especially considering the quality of the food and service. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a cozy spot with great food, friendly people, and a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you for a good experience.

While meandering around our local neighborhood, my husband and I stumbled upon this tiny diner and…read moregave it a try. We're so glad we did, because this hole in the wall turned out to be a diamond in the rough. With a nondescript exterior and limited signage, Foodies Diner is easy to miss. It's in an area with mainly houses and mixed use commercial buildings, but the space inside is cozy. I especially appreciated the way the owner greeted everyone who enters and thanked everyone who leaves with notable warmth and small-town friendliness. The menu reads like a true diner - with all-day breakfast and brunch options, as well as standard lunch fare. We ordered a Santa Fe salad and an L.A. burger - which comes with avocado, bacon, onion, lettuce, and tomatoes. The burger was pretty standard, but having it delivered on a warm brioche bun feels a little bit special. The accompanying fries were also great - crisp and potatoey on the inside. The salad, on the other hand, was a near triumph. Served on a large platter, there was a small field of well-seasoned chicken, shredded cheddar, vegetables, avocado, pico de gallo, and - best yet - some pieces of warm, toasted pita. I even sprinkled some pieces of bacon from my burger into this salad, and wow did that take it over the top. I dug into this salad with fair gusto and would absolutely come back for it...which is saying something, since I wouldn't expect to fall in love with a salad at a diner. Service was fantastic, and we were pleased with how reasonably priced our meal turned out to be. There's plenty of parking - either right out front or in the lot further back.

4.5 but I'll round up. My kids loved their meals, we had grilled cheese, chocolate chip pancakes,…read morechicken caesar sandwich. Everything came out delicious and timely. The staff was super friendly. A nice choice away from the city.

4.5 stars My friend…read moreand I were going to a concert in Rutherford and wanted to grab dinner beforehand. There were so many excellent options on Park Avenue that it was hard to select one, but we wound up settling on Suprema. The restaurant was an easy 5-minute walk from the train station and was, thankfully, very warm and cozy inside on that chilly evening. The service that we experienced throughout the night was also very friendly and gracious. After we were seated, we were told that the restaurant was BYO and that there was a liquor store across the street. I decided to quickly run over and grab a bottle of wine, since we had some time to enjoy our meal before the show started. In addition to the bottle of red, we began our dinner with a complementary bread basket and an appetizer to share. Sadly, the slices of bread were rather dry and hard, so I only indulged in a few bites. However, our Rice Ball starter was unbelievable! We received three massive, fried spheres of creamy risotto and gooey mozzarella that were sitting in a sweet, herbaceous basil pomodoro sauce. They were honestly the best arancini I thought I had ever had! For my main course, I ordered the Chicken Porcini, which included two large Bell & Evans boneless chicken breasts, served over a light, creamy golden potato puree. The poultry was topped with fresh, roasted cremini and porcini mushrooms, as well as a sweet wine and porcini glaze. It felt like an upscale, modern version of a chicken marsala. I adored every aspect of the dish, from the tender chicken to the aromatic mushrooms to the homestyle mashed potatoes (an item I do not even typically like). Suprema provided a stellar meal in a relaxed atmosphere that was the perfect pre-concert vibe we were looking for. Plus, the food was amazing, so we definitely made a wise choice in picking the place.

The decor is very nice and comfortable in this solid Italian restaurant. The service was a bit slow…read morebut pleasant. I had the Artichoke Salad to start, which was very tasty. For my entree, the Stuffed Salmon over potatoes. This was excellent. The salmon was perfectly cooked and the wine sauce was a perfect accompaniment. My other diners did not like their meals as much as I did. My husband found the Pork Chop a bit oily. But overall, it was still a nice meal. Dessert was just okay. It was Cannoli and Strawberry Cake. It was surprisingly bland. It is BYOB which is a plus. Prices are very reasonable. I would return.

so good so delicious! great service and good! would recommend! i will definitely be going again!read more

Elia Mediterranean Restaurant at 240 Hackensack Street East…read moreRutherford, NJ. To be honest, I thought the location wasn't in a nicer spot but it was easy to find and get parking. We went for early lunch so no reservations needed. Entering inside, your in a white, large modern dining area with lots of seating, a separate private room and a full bar with bartender. Felt like we were transported to a place in Greece! The open kitchen has a front display of fresh produce and seafood for added ambiance. Very nice. And we were served by a very professional and attentive waiter named Christian. To help with the selection of my wine, he offered me some to try. I thought that was a great way for them to introduce some new choices to us. Next we chose off the lunch special menu. Great deal since this restaurant is listed as a pricey place, the lunch menu kept the bill more reasonable for us. I have to give compliments to the wait staff. There was never an empy water glass, or a finished plate left on the table, and lemon was given whenever needed. The bottom line is that everything we got was deliscious! But to narrow it down, try the Tuna Tar Tar, the Grilled Salmon and the Mango Sorbet. Heard there is a violin on some evenings, and on Thursdays evening there's dancing to the 80's and 90's music. They also have outdoors seating with and without a tent. And valet parking offered as well. Thank you Elia for having a well put together restaurant and menu. Im looking forward to Thursday evenings for the dancing.!

Five stars for Maternas Italian Market. This authentic Italian deli in Rutherford New Jersey has…read moregreat food with real homemade taste. They welcome service dogs so my fluffy boy and I love this place. Highly recommend.

For not the first time my order was messed up. Then to attempt fix it to but not even put it on the…read morecorrect bread and make the sandwich smaller than requested is infuriating. Nothing like overpaying for your food. Lunch is ruined!

I've been coming to Eros for a years now and always had a good experience! They have good drinks…read moreand food! They also upgraded to floor hookah! My cousins and I can't skip on the Eros waffle for dessert! So good!!

Stopped in one night just for drinks. We sat at the high top tables in the bar. It was a Saturday…read morenight, but service took quite some time. The bartender, who was also the server, was very nice. It seemed the dining room was busy and holding up the bar, but we still enjoyed our time there & since their attitude was pleasant, we did not mind the wait as much. Will definitely come back another time to try the food

First time here but won't be our last...The people here are just wonderful, everyone greets you and…read morethey all made you feel like a family member. Our server was Abi, what a sweet and kind young lady. Very attentive and helpful. We found out they opened a few weeks before COVID hit...Kudo's to them for living through it and making it out the other side. We lost a lot of good places during those years and we are pleased we found this place. Beautiful fish tank BTW we were sitting next to it and my husband just loved it. Our children were big fish tank fans and we sent them pics of it. We will be back for sure. We didn't have room for dessert but they surely looked good...

We've passed Mr. Geez several times always saying we've got to give this place a try. The big plus…read moreis they have parking The place is nice bright and clean inside. It was very comfy and we were seated quickly. The staff are wonderful, vey efficient and friendly. The menu is extensive with lots of diner choices. We had breakfast, the Mrs. Had banana French toast and she loved it. This says a lot because she is very picky. I had 2 scrambled eggs light with hash browns sausage and a crispy English muffin. My breakfast was perfect. Give this place a try, my girl said she wants to come back. If she likes it that a big win for Mr. Geez. Give them a try

lavender matcha was great & sandwich was amazing!! guy who served me was great, and it was a great…read moreplace to get a lot of work done in a cozy environment.

Stopped in to do work and liked the vibe!…read more Upon entering I was greeted and asked what I would like by the cashier. I ordered a plane croissant and a smoothie. The croissant was fresh and flaky and the smoothie was good, but a little bland (I am very critical of smoothies). The chocolate croissant was tasty and had Nutella. Yum! Music is playing but it was not distracting. There was ample seating and the decor is very cute. Big windows allowed for a lot of natural light to fill the space which I love. They have a wide variety of items on their menu which is great. I have found a new cafe to spend time in when I need to get things done and want to get out of the house.