Restaurants In Wayne, New Jersey

While Wayne, New Jersey has a population of less than 60,000 people, the township located just 15 miles outside of Manhattan has a lot going for it. The proximity to New York, the picturesque surroundings and the prevalence of several shopping malls and natural attractions keep the residents busy. The township has also been a backdrop for several film and television shows including The Sopranos and Strangers with Candy. And if you're in Wayne and looking for restaurants, you might not get much candy, but you'll find plenty to fill your belly.

Paris Inn Restaurant

The Paris Inn is known for it's friendly, semi formal staff and extensive menu selections that run the gamut from diner food to gourmet Italian and Continental Cuisine. The large restaurant features 3 separate dining areas and is available for parties and private gatherings. Reviewers from the popular and influential Zagat Guides love the restaurant and have listed it as one of the top 500 in the country.

Paris Inn Restaurant
1292 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-0543‎
parisinn.com

Positano Restaurant & Pizzeria

Positano is known for it's great Italian menu, not just the pizza. Repeat patrons cite the friendly staff and fast service as being just as much of a draw as the food. All dishes are made fresh to order and the Apple Crumb is a local favorite.

Positano Restaurant & Pizzeria
245 Berdan Avenue
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 628-6863‎
positanorestaurant.com

Cheesecake Factory

If you're familiar with this popular national chain then you know what to expect. If this is your first time in "the Factory" then prepare for huge, reasonably prices portions of classic dishes ranging from Roadside Slides and shrimp rolls to signature dished like their Buffalo Blast chicken strips and and Thai Lettuce Wraps. And of course, don't forget the Cheesecake.

Cheesecake Factory
1700 Willowbrook Blvd.
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 890-1400‎
thecheesecakefactory.com

McCobb's Family Restaurant & Ice Cream Bar

The prices are a little higher than some surrounding establishments but the food is tasty and the service is speedy. The menu consists mainly of diner staples like burgers, fries and chicken but McCobb's is most known for it's homemade barbecue and fully dressed hot dogs. And of course, stepping up to the ice cream bar and ordering a cone of your favorite flavor is enough to make anyone feel like a kid again.

McCobb's Family Restaurant & Ice Cream Bar
2391 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 835-0858‎

Lake Sea Chinese & Sushi Restaurant

This dine in, take out and delivery restaurant offers a scenic view of the Pompton Lake for those who would like to sit and enjoy their meals. The menu includes both traditional Chinese and Japanese dishes and has drawn more than one repeat customer. The ambiance is casual but professional and they follow a BYOB alcohol policy, so feel free to bring your own spirits.

Lake Sea Chinese & Sushi Restaurant
107 Terhune Drive
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 616-5757‎
lakesearestaurant.com

Article Written By Damani Wilson

Damani Wilson is a creative writer, journalist, arts activist and cultural producer. He has been a professional writer for over five years and has written for a number of local and national publications and websites. Wilson received a creative writing/journalism degree from Old Dominion University.

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