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Fair Lawn Diner

3.2 (31 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Eggs with tomato and spinach and multiple grain toast
Claudia L.

Food was amazing, staff was attentive, place was nice and clean The area was nice and we get our food fast

Cod and Grits
Oi W.

7/27/24 Really should be 2.5 stars. Server was polite but seemed confused. Ordered the Cod and Grits. She asked if I wanted toast, I had grits but ok I'll take white toast, but never got it... oh well. Oddly the cod did not come with any tartar sauce... had to ask for it and got a couple of packets of generic tartar sauce... I would have thought it came with housemate tartar sauce or at least automatically come with tartar sauce... Grits were dry, had to ask for butter. So this meal was meh. Irish Benedict was good but the English muffin was slightly burnt. Ordered black tea with lemon and honey. Had to ask for the honey, and again small packets... Underwhelming food and service.

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Camelis N.

It had been years since I had been to this diner and it look like it now has a new name. However, still same concept. Below average diner experience. Extensive menu. Decent service. It does the job for a quick breakfast, but I probably wouldn't return.

Betsy S.

Definitely friendly and efficient We had a mixture of lox and bagels, eggs, egg white omelets and pancakes at the table. They were attentive and kept refilling our coffee which was great. There is something about a diner that I love. I still don't understand why it's only a NY/NJ thing. I'm happy to know that our food was good and that our party was thrilled with our food. Sometimes it doesn't work that way. Also, on this day we were able to park in the lot- sometimes you can't get in here.

Marc L.

Came into this magnificent diner, immediately greeted by a smiling hostess, magnificent food, and a service impeccable

Breakfast Panini
Shawn K.

Great atmosphere, open and clean layout. The staff were attentive and extremely nice. The food was great and came out quick. Will definitely be back!

di parma panini with mozzarella, chicken cutlet, and vodka sauce
Victoria E.

Food was great and came out hot! Service was friendly and quick! Coffee and water got filled throughout the whole meal, which is always important. The renovation looks amazing and the location is very clean and cozy! The paninis are top notch and the pancakes here are amazing, whenever I get lunch here I always have to order pancakes to go to eat for breakfast the next day. Can't top them! 10/10 recommend

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I found a short curly hair in my food. When I pointed it out to the manager, he grunted and gave me a dirty look. Not even an apology.

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Juany's Cafe & Grill - See Corresponding Review

Juany's Cafe & Grill

4.7(420 reviews)
0.2 mi
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Genuinely one of the best breakfast/brunch spots in the area. The service was fantastic and…read moretransparent and attentive. The food was honestly superb and the price was affordable and more than fair. Such a cute little shop and I would consider this a hidden gem. Juany and his wife are adorable and helpful and truly care about providing a fun and tasty experience. If you're in the area, this is such an awesome place to visit for a date, a casual lunch and just for any occasion really. I'll be heading back for sure.

From the tropical shores of Cuba to the snow-capped Andes of Chile, Latin American cuisine tells…read morethe story of conquest, migration, and cultural fusion through every aromatic bite. This vibrant culinary tapestry weaves together indigenous ingredients, European techniques, African traditions, and Asian influences to create some of the world's most exciting and diverse food experiences. For over the past two decades, these chefs have elevated traditional ingredients and techniques to new heights. We've passed this restaurant many times on a busy River Road in Fair Lawn and decided to stop in. Upon entering this warm and cozy interior without a reservation as first-timers, my partner and I managed to locate a table outside on this summer-like day. Juany's Cafe is a cozy, family-run establishment making a great impression as a place for brunch on locals and visitors. The owner is Peruvian, and the Mexican cook began in the kitchens of his homeland, known for its authentic Latin-inspired cuisine. We decided on the Latin bowl with marinated steak accompanied by black beans, sautéed veggies, avocado, and sweet plantains & Grilled Chicken Burritos with Sweet Potato Fries. Complimentary fruit salad started our meal. All ingredients were fresh, and the seasonings were unique with their bold flavors. There was a wait time for food as everything was homemade, made to order, and well presented. The prices were more than reasonable considering the quality of the food. Our server was friendly and accommodating. The service was a bit slow due to a large party group. Brunch is the norm here, but we can't wait to try it out for dinner.

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Jalapeños Mexican Bar & Grill - fajitas

Jalapeños Mexican Bar & Grill

3.4(281 reviews)
1.8 mi
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THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ ALL of the food that we ordered here was excellent!!!! ++++ Enchiladas - Tijuana Style with steak was VERY delicious. Sliced steak was extremely tender AND flavorful. Rice and beans were perfect ++++ Fajitas with skirt steak was just as good as the Enchiladas. The skirt steak was, once again, extremely tender and flavorful. ++++ Kids Soft Taco with Chicken was massive. Chicken was actually very tasty and the order arrived with shredded cheese and side of yellow rice. ++++ Kids Cheese Quesadilla was fantastic. It was cut up into 3 pieces and came with a side of yellow rice. ++++ Every table starts off with a complimentary order of tortillas and salsa. + Service was great. All of the waiters and waitresses were very friendly. Food came out super fast and piping hot. + Restaurant doesn't look all that big from outdoors, but it actually has a bar by the entrance with plenty of tables inside and even some outside. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Parking lot is in the back and has a decent amount of spaces, but the lot is shared with other businesses of the strip mall, so it can get quite crowded and you might have to wait for a spot. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Be careful, the plates come out sizzling, pippppping hot! It's great that the food is as fresh as it gets, but beware when they do come out.

Remember this number.....336 My aunt and I went for our…read morebirthdays a couple years ago and aside from it being a bit chilly in there, we loved it. Decided to do a triple birthday dinner for my mom my aunt and myself + 2 others. It was sweatshop hot in there. Then it got cool (tease) then back to hot. Waitress was extremely nice, patient and understanding. I ordered white sangria. First sip, I smell dirty tap water. Thought it was just me. Tried a few more sips and the smell then the taste got worse. I couldn't do it. Complained. It kinda seems like the waitress knew what I was talking about. Ok get a new drink, different type of glass, yum. Little bit later ask for a Pepsi, no ice. Get it. Taste it, SOAP. Now usually my sister thinks I overreact sometimes and she will call me out. She tasted it and same. You could smell it. Complained again. Got offered a 20 ounce bottle, awesome! Thanks. You'd think they'd comp it?!?! Nope. 3.50. Maybe 1/2 price on the sangria?!? Nope $13 or whatever it was. Ordered apps. Nachos and plantains, delicious! Quesadilla.....3 itty bitty triangles meant for a toddler. Whatever, live and learn. Ordered entrees. My 1 sister and I get fajitas, her steak and shrimp, me just shrimp (add extra). When I think fajitas, I think decent portion of deliciously seasoned protein, lots of peppers and onions (I did say light onion), juicy just waiting to be devoured. Sure the plates were sizzling.....with overcooked flavorless proteins, (with the $11 UPCHARGE x2 for extra shrimp I got 9 and a half pieces total; she got 4) and get this.....1 piece of undercooked green pepper, 1 piece of red pepper, 5 onion slices AND 1 SLICE OF TOMATO!!!!! Huh?!? Never had fajitas with tomatoes, ever. Shrimp had to be pried off the HOT plate. WAY OVER COOKED. Did I mention NO flavor. Anywho bottom line we didn't complain about the fajitas. We just packed them up and decided someone at home can have them. The other 3 meals (enchiladas, skirt steak, and a burrito) were enjoyed! $336 (that includes a great tip) and not even an "I'm sorry for all the issues and disappointment here's a brownie on the house" lol or maybe the extra tortillas I asked for. SOMETHING, ANYTHING. Nope, nothing. I didn't take photos because I wasn't going to post this and just let it go and not go back, but after thinking about it for the last hour, I HAD TO. Sooo disappointed.

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Jalapeños Mexican Bar & Grill - View of open kitchen

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The Rail Yard Tavern

The Rail Yard Tavern

4.0(289 reviews)
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Family friendly sports bag with great food and service! This restaurant reminds me of Cheers. They…read moreare friendly and remember their repeat customers. Excellent GF menu that is truly GF. The WINGS are my personal favorite. The kids meals are reasonably priced and the kids love the options/food. The restaurant was recently renovated. Great place for large parties of 15-20 people. We went after a game with multiple families and they were very accommodating- everyone's order was correct. We love Railyard Tavern. If you're looking for a new place to try that is not a chain give it a go! It's a local small business that is very accommodating to the community and its customers. Patrons are also very friendly and they love chatting with the kiddos! If you're a sports person they have TVs showing the games...we often meet here with friends to catch a football/basketball game that we don't get at home. Food recommendations: wings, fries, pizza, salad, wraps

We have been going to the Rail Yard Tavern for the last 4 years. I only have one complaint. It can…read morebe loud. But it is also a bar so that is a bit understandable. The food never disappoints. They serve pizza's that my wife and I will usually split as an appetizer. They do a 10" and a 16" pizza. We always split a 10" and they are always good. They have a traditional type of bar menu. Sandwiches, burgers, steaks, pasta etc. They also have a very good bar with many draft beer choices. We have been making our way around the menu but my go to is the rail yard melt on rye instead of the roll. All the people who work there are great. If you are looking for a place to go that is simple and always good the Rail Yard tavern is worth a try. They also have a gluten free section to there menu.

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