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.

Had lunch during the week. Menu is interesting, food was fresh, service was attentive and the place…read moreis nice. Would go back the next time I'm in Rutherford.

Lived in Rutherford for 18+ years and I have no idea how it took me this long…read more Best breakfast spot in town; staff is polite, quick service, hot delicious food and decent prices. This could easily be my new daily breakfast spot.

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.

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.

I was there this weekend for a birthday party. We had approximately 50 guests. I say that to…read morehighlight that cooking for that many people at once certainly adds to the difficulty in getting it "just right". The other side of the restaurant also had lunch guests as well, I am looking forward to returning here very soon, The ambiance and food was outstanding! We were served "family style." We started with the most delicious rice balls. Next came the tastiest meatballs with ricotta cheese. They also did an amazing job on the fried mozzarella sticks. These were just the appetizers. I couldn't get enough of the salad especially the dressing. Delicious! The main course of chicken parmigiana (melted in your mouth) risotto with corn and sausage and then penne with vodka sauce was awesome! Definitely a "return to" type of restaurant.

Highlights: Fried Calamari and meatball appetizers were great!…read more Mid-lights: The vodka chicken parm with rigatoni was good, but the chicken was a little too soft/soggy. Also the portions were a little small. Lowlights: The restaurant was a little understaffed, wait times for water, to take our order, to get our food was extremely long. 4 dishes ordered and dinner was 2.5 hours... Overall the food was good but pricey for what it was.

Great ambiance, food, staff, service, drinks, decor, I loved it all!!!!…read more I picked to come back for Mother's Day. We had reservations, and we were seated on time. We never sat inside so were super excited . And I must say it was absolutely perfect. We must have had 5 separate ppl taking great care of us. Made us feel like VIP. The food was beyond delicious. We finished all 6 Courses. Greek food at its finest! I can't wait to go back.

Our party of 6 had a great time at Elia! This was not our first visit - it's the food and service…read morethat keeps us coming back for more. I especially like visiting with a small group because I selfishly get to sample a lot more! The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, with mediterranean vibes throughout. It feels like you're sitting in a beautiful courtyard in Greece. Seafood is the main attraction here. I never deviate, as I know the specials will be killer. They have a healthy wine list also. Nothing is better than a well-crafted pairing. The staff is always engaging and friendly. Reservations are highly recommended. Arriving early or a little after the dinner rush will ensure you land a seat. The bar area is nice for meetups and for shooting the breeze!

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.

Very good deli. A little on the expensive side from other italian Deli's but I think it's worth it.read more

Eros Cafe has been our very first Greek cafe many many years ago!! The owner is absolutely amazing…read moreand very friendly,as well as, all the staff members! It's a great place to sit and unwind and enjoy! It's a kid friendly cafe and has an outside seating area too. The food is great and a nice cozy atmosphere. One of my favorites, is their Greek Spanakopita! Coffee is also delicious and prices are reasonable! There is also, parking availability, which is always a plus!! I definitely recommend!

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!!

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