Colonial Diner

Great coffee shop and dessert. Nice staff . Street parking. Always a warm welcome on arrival!read more

Very calm music . Laid back and clean! For me this is just a nice smelling good comfortable placeread more

Inside

Nutella crepe with banana & strawberries

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Coffee tastes good

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3.8(54 reviews)

1.4 mi

The Restaurant I ate at was in Lyndhurst, not North Arlington…read more Never had Peruvian food before so, didn't know about any of the food. The waitress did not speak much English so I asked for what a woman at another table was eating, not knowing what it would be. It was the special which came with soup, entree and drink for $15. The chicken noodle soup was huge and delicious. I was unfamiliar with the spices on the beef but it was so tender and enoyable. Huge mound of citrus hinted rice and a side of beans. I was stuffed!! The place was clean; the service very nice. I really enjoyed myself. .

Myrna Peruvian is a solid spot with good portion sizes and a menu worth exploring. I ordered the…read moremariscos fried rice and the fish ceviche. The ceviche was good overall, fresh and enjoyable, but a few bites were noticeably too salty. The corn was a nice touch and added some balance to the dish. The fried rice was decent but leaned a little bland and could've used more spice or depth to really stand out. Overall, I'd come back and try other dishes. There's enough here to make it worth another visit.

Very clean, cute establishment

Seafood chaufa. Delicious

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Lassoni Ristorante

4.1(181 reviews)

1.4 mi

prompt professional attentive caring service, free parking lot behind the building, cozy intimate…read moreatmosphere. The staff caters to your individual requests. Dining is a pleasure at Lassoni.

Attended a group lunch here and the food was solid…read more The restaurant was very clean and the dining area was very nice. The service was attentive and polite. Appetizers were an assortment of fried calamari, mozzarella with tomato, clams casino, etc and all were very good. I chose the chicken Marsala for an entree and it was very good. Everyone was pleased with their dinners so no problems there. Parking located in the back or there is street parking available. Would definitely come back and have dinner here. Very solid.

Pork chop

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Sonoma Bistro

4.0(463 reviews)

1.0 mi

Which a cute spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch! Food was great, so many good options on the menu…read moreit was hard to decide. Service was quick and friendly!

We made plans to meet friends for brunch at Sonoma Bistro and arrived a bit early for our…read morereservation. We were able to snag a parking spot on the busy main street and walked over to the corner restaurant. Between the sidewalk tables and the inside dining room, the place was completely packed. We walked inside to check in with the hostess. She let us know that they still needed a bit more time on our table, but that we could wait at their small bar. The dining area was modern and more minimalist, except for the giant imitation tree in the center, which gave the place more charm. While the place was inviting, it was also extremely loud, so instead, we asked to have a table outdoors. That request turned out to be the right move, as it was much more peaceful on the street. As more and more time went on, we were very confused about where our friends were. It turned out that they had driven to the restaurant's Nutley location instead. Thankfully, that was not too far away, and our fantastic server, Leo, distracted us with pleasurable conversation and rich, robust coffee. Once the others finally arrived and we were able to order food, I went with the "Power Bowl" brunch special. The plate of healthier items included scrambled egg whites, feta, quinoa, spinach, pickled red onions, lox, and sweet potatoes. The smoked salmon and the cheese both added some mild salt and extra flavor to what was already a delicious meal. We really enjoyed our brunch at the Sonoma Bistro...in Rutherford, and I would love to go back to try some of their interesting cocktails and sweet pastries.

Inside decor

Pork Chops

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Outside

Mr. Geez

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Amazing food!!!! Mr. Geez is onsite right in the back…read morecooking the food too!!! I'm from out of town and travel a lot.. one of the best breakfast/ brunch places I have been too!!!!

First time visiting and really enjoyed the atmosphere warm and welcoming. Service was quick and the…read morestaff were friendly. I ordered the crepes, which were okay overall, but I was a bit surprised to find strawberry jam instead of fresh strawberries as shown on the menu. That said, I'd still recommend this place and would definitely come back!

Extreme Brownie Milkshake

Meatlover Omelette

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So you can find it.

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Great place for line dancing during the week. There is a mini class at the beginning of the night,…read moreand then you can dance the night away. Parking can be a bit tricky there because it is in a residential area. There is a parking lot on the side but it is very small and tight. Wings were okay, and took a while to order.

Tuesday line dancing

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Outside

Stack Pancake & Steak House

3.8(246 reviews)

2.2 mi

Always room for more people at off times. At busy times there is a wait but it is worth it. Well…read moreestablished. Only negative is that it isn't open later. Really good burgers.

I have eaten everything on the menu except the liver. I had breakfast there 3 times a week. I love…read morethe deep fried home fries with my breakfast. Fast service and reasonable prices. When you go, plenty of parking on site and across the street.

Inside of restaurant

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The Stack.

Finch's Restaurant and Lounge

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I came in around 6pm to ask about times and see the menu. I was helped by a very kind woman who…read moreprovided me with a paper copy of the menu to review as I got ready for dinner. Upon arrival at dinner time, I was seated and attended. It was only one other pair in the restaurant (next to the bar) area. The place was pretty peaceful and had low music. The steak was a perfect medium well strip. It cut through like butter. I loved the texture. The mashed potatoes were so tasty and plentiful; it was topped with two baked home-made potato chips. The broccoli had minced garlic, which is not mentioned in the menu but, which transformed it from regular steamed broccoli to a tasty side. I will definitely be used that in my future recipes. I can't wait to return to this hotel and to this restaurant. I'm sure you can come have a bite even if you aren't staying at their equally as wonderful Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel.

Sat down at a filthy bar at 9:40- got ignored by bartender to be told kitchen was closed.read more

Libations!

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Pork Chops

Calo’s Restaurant

4.8(21 reviews)

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I really like this place. I ordered delivery and everything was good. I brought a friend and sat…read moreinside and the service was good. The guy was really nice and smiled a lot and happy we were there. Not a grumpy grouch. My friend is a big guy and got a chicken pasta meal and brought some home for later. It was a lot of food. I got a burger and it was very good. I will definitely go back.

I live not even 3 minutes away from these truly unprofessional, horrible service restaurant and I…read moreregret it every single time . I ordered a BLT & another time a fried chicken sandwich & BOTH TIMES THEY DELIVERED MY FOOD COLD . I'm not sure if they're just trying to ruin the place or what but 100% unacceptable. They need to do better . I'll never be coming back here again .

Outside view

Behind the counter

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Rib eye cheese steak

Project 584 Bar & Grill

3.7(3 reviews)

1.4 mi

We love this place. We recently found out about it because we saw a few social media videos talking…read moreabout their daily specials and new management which enticed us because we didn't know much about what they offered before. They have great happy hour specials and staff who are there to honor the deals and give you a fun experience. Nothing worse than walking into a bar because of an advertised deal and the bartender charging you full price because they didn't know anything about the deal. That doesn't happen here which is huge!!! They have multiple TVs and seating areas, which make it perfect for watching sports. Drinks are great and food is delicious. We love the chicken quesadilla and wings. The espresso martini was surprisingly good. We love their drink pitchers as well. Overall you can tell they care about the community, and want to offer a reliable and fun experience in an area that doesn't have too many bars like this. We have returned multiple times since the first time because we love the consistency, fun events, and friendly staff. The only thing they could improve on is the music. When there's a DJ, it's a great night, but when it's up to Touch Tunes there's room for improvement. We still will return whenever we are looking for a good time!

Food & drinks was good when me and my friends went on the weekdays. We tried to go on UFC night…read morebut the experience was meh. They had a DJ play music the whole fight card except for the last main match. I mean, they should just have him play between rounds or something. The pork sliders were cold too but the server was good and consistent throughout the night with cold beers.

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Chrissy C.

9 years ago

Being a loyal customer of the Colonial for many years I felt compelled to write this after what I witnessed there the other night. Especially because I was sitting a few tables away from this low class bully. This man had a attitude from the moment he opened his mouth with the sweet waitress. He was so obnoxious to her as she politely served him. After his food came out he demanded to speak to the owner. The place was very busy.He complained to the owner about the waitress and her attitude. He was rude and obnoxious to the owner.The owner apologized about the waitresses so called attitude and asked him if there was anything else he could get him. This guy became irrate!! What an animal!! I guess he wanted the owner to engage with him in a nasty way. But the owner kept his composure and was very professional. You can see this man wanted a fight. He then blurted out to the owner "wait till I write a yelp review" and proceed to go to the bathroom and wrote his disgraceful review. Calling him an asshole and being so degrading about his place of business. The Colonial has been a staple in our community of Lyndhurst for many years. The owners are the most wonderful people. They have worked so hard and diligently for many years to cultivate this little gem of a place. It always busy and the food is always delicious. People like this dont deserve to even eat here. He should be truly ashamed of his low class and obnoxious behavior. Furthermore he acted like this in front of his own family. He embarrassed his poor wife so much that she kept telling him to stop and that hes not going to do this again. So obviously this is normal behavior for him! Hes a low class jerk that got away with not paying his bill. SMH!!!! read more

John B.

9 years ago

Horrible customer service. Server had an attitude and when confronting the owner of the place he was the biggest asshole ever saying she was having issue. Like since when did peoples personal issue become the paying customers. Inside is dirty and all the food that came out on dirty plates. Stay away from this hole in the wall! So update after writing this review. The owner wanted to play the role of Tony Soprano and wipe the food off the table and curse at myself, my wife, my son's mother and my 6 year old son because he saw me writing the review and got butt hurt about it. Talk about hating freedom speech. What tiny little man he is cursing in front of a 6 year old making him cry. I contacted the Lyndhurst police and filed a complaint against this dick bag. He needs to attend anger management and should attend a class about how to manage a business. I recommend all elite members of yelp to boycott this horrible establishment that appears to failing because no manager or owner should react in the manner he did when a customer complains about a waitress. read more

Keriza G.

2 years ago

I had high expectations for Colonial Diner based on its 4.5-star rating. The parking lot was small but manageable, and the exterior was eye-catching. However, upon entering at 1:30 PM, my party wasn't greeted right away, and the atmosphere felt less welcoming than expected. We started with milkshakes, which were disappointing given the restaurant's great reviews. Our order was taken within 10 minutes, and the food arrived in about 20 minutes. I had a waffle with strawberries and bacon, while my party had pancakes with eggs and a buffalo chicken wrap with fries. The pancakes and waffle were good, but the wrap was disappointing--the chicken had a strange texture, seemed old, and was cold inside. Our server, Reymundo, was decent but only checked on us once aside from taking our order, despite the restaurant not being busy. When we were ready to leave, it was difficult to get the staff's attention for the check since they were chatting with their backs turned. Overall, I wouldn't return except for pancakes or waffles. read more

Amy W.

11 years ago

Drove by this place last weekend. If it weren't for the teenagers making a neusence this place would have received 5 stars from me. The food was on time, the drinks were decent and the waitress was very pleasant. Only thing that drove me mad was the fact I was 5 feet away from a group of obnoxious teenagers who wouldn't just be respectful to there surroundings. It got to the point me and my husband had to leave. I would never go there again for it. Very unprofessional and stressful to people like myself. I felt as if they should have been notified to respect the people around them and not one time did I see a waitress or anybody for that matter ask them to be respectful to others. Even after I complained about the loudness when me and my family were having a peaceful meal. Its okay lesson learned. Other then that the food was great, the waitress was nice and it also came on time. read more

Linda L.

17 years ago

OK, let's be serious - this is one little place so when you go, you get the full treatment by being able to hear the other customers, watch the food being cooked and listen in to the conversation at the counter. Again, this is what diners started out to be! The Colonial is closed for a much needed expansion but, when they reopen, I hope that the food is as good as always and those same customers come in to kibbitz at the counter! read more

Jm L.

4 years ago

Worried about COVID or even getting germs than stay away from the Colonial Diner. The mask-less timeworn hostess is all about getting in your face (inches away while spitting and yelling, at times incoherently) and giving you her opinion on everything, even conversations that are not her business. There are other cleaner, safer, and friendlier eating options in the Lyndhurst, East Rutherford area, try them. read more

Edna H.

9 years ago

Basically it's terrific home cooking that someone else prepares. Served by people you enjoy talking with. And surrounded by loyal neighborhood residents who are regulars at the diner, which is an endorsement in itself. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you will leave planning to come back again. If you want to visit a genuine diner, this is it. Nice atmosphere, fast and friendly service. Great food! read more

Jack H.

14 years ago

I can't get enough of this place! Always a good meal, especially breakfast! You might catch NYG football players in here from time to time so keep your eyes pealed! read more

Donna T L.

1 year ago

What I can't deal with are the reviews that state " I come here alot but this ONE time..." Come on. We are so lucky to have this place in our town. read more

Mike G.

10 years ago

Decent food, Americana style classics good jersey diner would go back. I enjoyed the breakfast the most, not too greasy and came out fast.

Albert S.

14 years ago

Everything here is made with love. Amazing breakfast, ive had very few things here that werent made well. Love this place. read more

David D.

13 years ago

Anytime I have been there service and food was great it's owned by a family and I get so much more out of a family business

Peter C.

11 years ago

I am a regular here. They never disappoint. The burgers are awesome, as are the salads. Great coffee, too.

C. L.

109

12 years ago

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner this is a solid spot! Probably 1 of the best diner breakfasts In the area

Jose R.

13 years ago

Love this place! I have been coming here since before they expanded. Everything is great!

Michelle M.

6 years ago

I love this place. The food is so good, so fresh. Their omelettes are out of this world.

Jake H.

128

12 years ago

Not great, all around. Omelette was dry and French toast was really really bad.

Daniel B.

Elite 20

412

674

437

13 years ago

It's a diner in NJ folks--there isn't much to say. It does its duty well.

Jenna S.

14 years ago

Just ate breakfast here for the first time and it did not disappoint!

Mateo C.

919

13 years ago

How does a diner in 2014 not have a bison burger on the menu???

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