Best Casual Restaurants in Rutherford

472 restaurants available nearby

1. Matisse 167

4.7

Exceptional(1272)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Rutherford

Booked 4 times today

Think of us for artful cuisine and a great dining experience! We are your preferred "Bring Your Own Bottle" BYOB destination for special occasions, milestones, small corporate parties and get togethers. Chef Greg's acclaimed, seasonal four-course Prix-Fixe Menu is offered Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Our garden patio awaits you for a delightful outdoor dining experience. Matisse's elegant main dining room is adorned with Matisse silhouettes and bejeweled chandeliers, and our front dining room displays a Moroccan themed decor. Our team looks forward to providing you and your guests with excellent cuisine, great service, and a special evening to remember!

2. Elia

4.9

Exceptional(3432)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Rutherford

Booked 22 times today

A unique dining experience in an authentic atmosphere. Step through our doors and feel as if you have been transported to a Mediterranean island.

3. Vesta Wood-Fired

4.5

Awesome(378)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Rutherford

Booked 18 times today

classic & jersey italian provisions, & local seasonally inspired dishes prepared on our wood-fired grille & hearth.

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4. Jarana New Jersey - Peruvian Cuisine & Pisco Bar

4.8

Exceptional(307)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • East Rutherford

Booked 10 times today

JARANA is a vibrant Peruvian cuisine and pisco bar located in the Esplanade at Aventura, South Florida. It celebrates Peru's culinary heritage with an authentic yet approachable menu that blends traditional recipes with global influences, particularly from Japanese, Chinese, and Italian cuisines. The restaurant embodies the spirit of a lively Peruvian celebration, or 'jarana,' featuring abundant food, music, and spirited drinks. A highlight is its extensive beverage program centered around pisco, offering classic cocktails and a selection of wines and local craft beers. Open daily for lunch, dinner, and late-night dining, JARANA provides a welcoming atmosphere that showcases the warmth of Peruvian hospitality.

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5. Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

4.6

Exceptional(1394)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Clifton

Booked 17 times today

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas set out with the goal of introducing a wonderful breadth of world-class international wine that is paired with an expansive Italian, small plate menu. Our wine list and food menu are thoughtfully prepared and selected by a team that strives to introduce our guests to new, fresh Italian flavors.Wine is Spuntino’s second name! With over 50 wines by the glass, over 150 by the bottle, four wines on tap, and three wine flights offered daily, Spuntino really does have something for everyone.

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6. Carnegie Diner & Café – 700 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ

4.5

Awesome(209)

Price: Moderate

• American • Secaucus

Booked 18 times today

WE ARE OPEN !!!New York City's Carnegie Diner & Cafe came to New Jersey !!! Our landmark restaurant will brink you the freshly made food daily from 7 am to 11 pm... We only use Organic Eggs, Organic Burgers & Organic Chicken.You have to try our PASTRAMI Sandwich!!!Executive Chef/Owner Stathis Antonakopoulos high standards of culinary creations, will elevate your diner experience in new levels.

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7. Marcus Live Bar & Grille

3.7

Very Good(57)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Rutherford

Booked 2 times today

Located within the retail and entertainment complex American Dream and adjacent to Meadowlands Sports Complex, Marcus Live Bar & Grille serves as a culinary centerpiece for visitors and an escape from city life. Led by Chef Marcus Samuelsson and with a menu emblematic of his personal cooking style, Marcus Live features everything from oysters on the half shell and tavern-style pizza to an assortment of steaks and barbecue to a selection of his signature items like Brown Sugar Wings and Old Bay Crab Cakes. There are also large format, shareable options, such as the "Garden State Jubilee" with rice and peas, grilled shrimp, fried chicken, sliced ribeye, vegetable couscous, and charred broccolini with optional surf and turf upgrades. In addition to the dining options, the lively bar will feature an impressive wine list, craft beers, and creative cocktails.

8. Gianna's

4.9

Exceptional(617)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlstadt

Booked 2 times today

Please note that our current weekend hours are flexible, especially for larger parties. Please call us directly if you need reservation assistance.Gianna's is an old world style Italian restaurant that serves very generous family style portions for two or more as well as single orders if desired. Specials change daily using the freshest ingredients available, and all desserts are made on premise daily. 1.9 miles from Met Life Stadium and the Meadowlands, New Jersey. We also offer a full bar and Wine list.

9. Biggie's

4.8

Exceptional(379)

Price: Moderate

• American • Carlstadt

Booked 4 times today

At Biggie’s we are guided by a set of values and principles, honed by members of our family since 1946, that empower our staff to provide you with an excellent dining experience. Biggie’s has always stood for tradition, quality, consistency, stability and a firm commitment to our customers, our employees, our suppliers and our community.

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10. House of Que - American Dream Mall

3.9

Excellent(22)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • East Rutherford

Booked 5 times today

House of Que- American Dream located in East Rutherford, New Jersey is our premier flagship restaurant. Having developed and mastered our style of BBQ at our Hoboken location, our BBQ is prepared AUSTIN STYLE by Pit Master/Chef Michael Rodriguez with over 20 years BBQ experience.Our meats are smoked low and slow with hickory and oak using the finest cuts of Brisket, Pork Shoulder, Pork Sausage, and St. Louis Style Ribs. Our signature Smoked Brisket is simply delectable.The bar is fully loaded with all of your favorite brands of liquor, draft beer and beer by the bottle. Our TV's and sound system features state of the art technology and we stream all sports events. We offer a calendar of live performances including Dueling Pianos, with the Flying Ivories. At HOQ in American Dream, the ambience is casual and the outdoor patio overlooks the live performance level of the Dream Mall.

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Perry
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Pizza was a little undercooked and the muscles came out a little cold but besides that everything was excellent and the service was phenomenal
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Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian TapasPrice: Expensive• Italian• Clifton
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4.6
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Bill
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our first time back to our favorite restaurant since Chef Greg took over, and he did not disappoint. The menu is a very nice balance of some Matisse favorites with some new, wonderful creations. The staff are first rate. We will be back.
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Matisse 167Price: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Rutherford
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4.7
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Liz
Scranton / Poconos •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great survive as always. Love the friendly staff and the delicious food.
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Vesta Wood-FiredPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Rutherford
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4.5
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Amber
New Jersey •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
This was a fantastic choice for my boyfriend’s birthday! He was delighted with the decorations, the diversity in food choices, and impressed with the authentic yet unique flavors! Service really enhanced the experience and yes, I purchased a birthday package for which I’d highly recommend. Thank you for helping make this birthday man’s special day so memorable!
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Jarana New Jersey - Peruvian Cuisine & Pisco BarPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• East Rutherford
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4.8
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Victor M.
New York City •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Nov 2024
This was our second visit. First one great but this one way greater. Manny very professional and knowledgeable. Gave amazing recommendation and all were spot on. Definitely will be returning. This place is very good for any type of occasion, even to impress someone because of how great the food is and even better the service.
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EliaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• East Rutherford
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4.9

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472 restaurants available nearby

1. Matisse 167

2. Elia

3. Vesta Wood-Fired

4. Jarana New Jersey - Peruvian Cuisine & Pisco Bar

5. Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

6. Carnegie Diner & Café – 700 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ

7. Marcus Live Bar & Grille

8. Gianna's

9. Biggie's

10. House of Que - American Dream Mall

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