The Hot Grill
The Hot Grill is famous for its massive Texas-style hot dogs. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of sandwiches and salads, as well as a delicious chili with beans. In the morning, the Hot Grill serves a traditional American breakfast, with many combinations of eggs, toast, bacon, ham, sausage, pancakes, home fries and French toast. Unsurprisingly, it is a very laid-back, all-American diner type of place, where you can expect to see people from all walks of life.
The Hot Grill
669 Lexington Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(201) 772-6000
thehotgrill.org
E & V Ristorante
E & V Ristorante is a moderately-priced Italian and seafood restaurant, located in the town of Paterson. The restaurant offers a casual, family-friendly ambiance. If you're traveling with your family or in a group, try the Italian Abbondonza Table, which comes with an array of appetizers, penne pasta served with your choice of two sauces and three main entrées.
E & V Ristorante
320 Chamberlain Ave.
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 942-4664
evrestaurant.com
Buco Ristorante
The family that owns Buco Ristorante has been in the local restaurant business since 1973. Walking into the restaurant is like stepping foot inside a quaint Italian villa---it is relaxed, yet somewhat formal. They specialize in traditional Italian cuisine. Some of the stand-outs on their menu include the Veal Parmesan, Mussels in garlic white wine or red sauce, and Sliced Sirloin Black Forest.
Buco Ristorante
953 Allwood Rd
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 779-3500
bucoristorante.com
The Wild Bull
The Wild Bull offers an attractive dinner menu that is also inexpensive. Steak is the name of the game here, and apparently the Wild Bull grills some of the finest in Passaic County. The rest of the menu consists of traditional American fare, such as meat loaf, ribs and pork tenderloin. Not a lot of options for vegetarians, except for large salad dishes. This place is very fun for kids, as the entire exteriors and interiors have been done up to resemble a wild west saloon.
The Wild Bull
256 Buffalo Ave.
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 742-6600
thewildbullsteakhouse.com
Al-Basha Restaurant
Run by a friendly Palestinian gentleman, Al-Basha has been serving up delicious Middle Eastern cuisine to Passaic County denizens since 2002. If you're new to this type of cooking, ask for the Al-Basha Mazzah, which is a large plate containing many of the more popular appetizers, such as hummus, falafel and Tabbuleh. The atmosphere is warm, family-friendly and unpretentious.
Al-Basha Restaurant
1076 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 345-3700
albashanj.com
