Best Cozy Restaurants in Garfield, New Jersey

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1. Nice Matin

4.6

Exceptional(5222)

$$$$

• French • Upper West Side

Booked 108 times today

For nearly two decades, Nice Matin has been the Upper West Sides most elegant, beautifully designed and sophisticated dining destination. Featuring a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning Wine List and an extraordinary, inventive, French Provençal-inspired menu created by Chef Andy D'Amico, who was named "Best Chef" by New York Magazine food editor Gillian Duffy, Nice Matin is the essential French Brasserie and Wine Destination of the Upper West Side. Located on West 79th Street near the Bacon Theater on the Upper West Side and now serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert.

2. Elephant Ear

4.2

Awesome(274)

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• Thai • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 71 times today

Elephant Ear-best offers a delightful blend of traditional Thai flavors with a contemporary touch. Situated in Hell’s Kitchen, the new restaurant is decorated with beautiful elephant-themed art, adding a special charm to its ambiance. Established in 2018 in Bangkok, Elephant Ear-best has gained a reputation for its unique interpretation of beloved Thai recipes, including rich curries, tasty noodle dishes, and a wide variety of fresh seafood options. Their dedication to using authentic ingredients and ensuring freshness has positioned them as a popular choice among fans of Thai cuisine in the region.

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3. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar

4.4

Awesome(167)

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• American • Hackensack

Booked 10 times today

For over a century, patrons have found comfort in this historic inn nestled in the heights of the Meadowlands. Opened in the 1870’s as a stagecoach inn, travelers in horse and carriages, riding along Polifly Road (later named Terrace Avenue), stopped here to eat and drink in the tavern below and sleep in one of six guest rooms above. After the turn of the 20th Century the Inn evolved into a fine dining restaurant (a popular speakeasy during Prohibition), but eventually fell into disrepair. In 1996, the restaurant undertook an extensive renovation and on Valentine’s Day of 1997, the Inn once again opened its doors for fine dining, aptly renamed, Ivy Inn. Since reopening, the Inn has witnessed countless marriage proposals, weddings, and anniversary celebrations. Continuing its long legacy of hospitality under new ownership as of 2025, the Ivy Inn remains a Bergen County favorite and continues to promise cherished memories for many years to come.

4. Twin Tails

4.8

Exceptional(965)

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• Thai • Upper West Side

Booked 102 times today

A new Thai & Vietnamese restaurant from Quality Branded, the team behind Bad Roman, Quality Meats, Don Angie, and other NYC favorites. The menu includes fresh crudos, bright and herbaceous salads, small bites, and entrée favorites like the Tiger Prawn Pad Thai, Crying Tiger Prime Rib Steak, and Cho Lon Duck. On the beverage side, the cocktail menu features a new take on the spicy margarita and many fun riffs that will soon become signatures, while the wine list has strong French influence with entire sections dedicated to Sancerre, demi-secs, and vintage Bordeaux.Twin Tails is open for lunch and dinner daily, across the hall from Bad Roman on the third floor of The Shops at Columbus Circle.

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5. Rosa Mexicano - Lincoln Center

4.5

Awesome(10119)

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• Mexican • Lincoln Square

Booked 127 times today

After 25 incredible years at our original Lincoln Center location, we’re excited to announce a NEW CHAPTER — just around the corner at the iconic Empire Hotel.Our new home offers expanded dining areas, multiple bars, vibrant event spaces, and a refreshed design that blends modern sophistication with the spirit of Mexican artistry and the energy of our beloved neighborhood.We’ll continue to serve the Rosa Mexicano favorites you know and love—bold flavors, signature margaritas, and warm, welcoming hospitality—all with the latin flair that’s made us a New York institution.

6. The Marshal

4.7

Exceptional(1162)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 28 times today

Wood-Fired American • Farm-to-Table...You'll find us written up in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, & many others.The Marshal is an intimate neighborhood gem. Chef Charlie focuses on wood fired cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients from local farmers, wineries & distilleries. The Marshal serves dinner every day of the week, lunch on all weekdays, & brunch on the weekends, featuring both indoor & outdoor seating.Menus change frequently, focusing on the seasonal ingredients available. Come enjoy our goat cheese & herb stuffed chicken breast, wood-oven braised local short ribs, sustainably caught cod, or our many seasonal wood fired pizzas.The Marshal also features a full, locally sourced bar with an extensive cocktail, liquor & wine list.The Marshal is only steps from Times Square, within walking distance of all major Broadway theaters, the Intrepid, Manhattan Cruise Terminal, & all major Times Square hotels. No experience is more "New York" than eating & drinking NY local!

7. Sergio's Missione

5.0

Exceptional(68)

$$$$

• Italian • Lodi

Booked 4 times today

Sergio's offers a wonderful Italian restaurant in Lodi, New Jersey, serving superb tasting Italian cuisine in an eclectic atmosphere, offering impeccable service. He takes personal pride in the variety of dishes to select from, working with his chefs to create exciting and wonderfully tasting cuisine. He not only makes his menu interesting but continues to amaze us with inspired specials. Combining this with his unique decorating style, Sergio welcomes you to an unforgettable dining experience.

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8. Kochi

4.8

Exceptional(382)

$$$$

• Korean • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 18 times today

"A New Definition of Korean Skewers"Kochi, the Michelin-starred vision of Chef Sungchul Shim, transforms the humble Korean skewer into a refined tasting experience just steps from Broadway’s theater district. Here, beloved flavors from Korean culinary heritage—gochujang, white kimchi, perilla, and candied anchovy—are elevated with seasonal ingredients and French-inspired technique.Signature courses range from American Wagyu and kimchi dressing to soy-braised abalone paired with shrimp pancake, and Hokkaido scallop hwe with coconut chojang and white kimchi. Comfort meets creativity in the tuna bibimbap, layered with seaweed rice, spicy mayo, and smoked trout roe, while vibrant bites like octopus twigim glazed in gochugaru recall the vibrancy of Korean street markets.

9. Sempre Oggi

4.8

Exceptional(1016)

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• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 70 times today

A Michelin-recommended Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side, Sempre Oggi is driven by the market — shaped by the season, the farms we trust, and what arrived that morning. We believe there is beauty in simplicity: house-made pastas, a signature roast chicken, and a kitchen that lets great ingredients speak for themselves. The room feels like a Milanese apartment — casually elegant, stylish, and comfortable in its own skin.The bar opens at 4 for aperitivi. The dining room opens at 4:30 for dinner. Brunch Saturday and Sunday beginning at 11. Ten minutes from Lincoln Center and directly across from the Beacon Theatre.

10. Cafe Fiorello

4.7

Exceptional(11056)

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• Italian • Lincoln Square

Booked 111 times today

Our outdoor cafe is first come, first served. We do not take reservations for our outdoor cafe.----------------------------------A forum for Lincoln Center’s performing arts culture for nearly 30 years, Café Fiorello features a sprawling bar filled with more than 50 kinds of antipasti. Finished in warm wood, brass and mirrors, the main dining room suggests a timeless charm. In addition to the hot and cold antipasto specialties of vegetables and seafood, the menu features updated Italian classics and specialty dishes, as well as a selection of seafood, steak, veal & pasta.

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SGold
New York City •54 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding, upscale vibe, great service and food. Attractive venue. A hidden gem in plain sight.
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Twin Tails$$$$• Thai• Upper West Side
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4.8
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Naomi
2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I love having such a special restaurant in my neighborhood Even if I moved down town I would always make the journey back…Nice Matin never disappoints! Looking forward to my next visit
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Nice Matin$$$$• French• Upper West Side
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4.6
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EduardoGold
Caribbean •7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2026
Really great local Italian spot to have a nice family dinner or brunch. Great food options and even has some surprising appetizer options like shrimp tostones that were delicious!!
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Stella Artisan Italian$$$$• Italian• Ridgewood, New Jersey
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4.6
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Laurie
New Jersey •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2026
This was the perfect choice to enjoy a meal with a good friend that you want to catch up with! Service was very good and yet warm; food delicious! I’ll be back soon!
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Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar$$$$• American• Hackensack
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4.4
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ToniGold
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2026
Had a wonderful dinner at Sergios last night! Food was absolutely delicious! They had these short rib rice balls that were amazing & the coconut crusted grouper was a home run! The service was top notch as well! Also the ambience is so cozy & comfortable. I highly recommend it & looking forward to going back soon!
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Sergio's Missione$$$$• Italian• Lodi
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5

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