Restaurants in Tenafly, New Jersey

A New York City suburb, Tenafly, New Jersey is a quiet, clean community with a keen focus on outdoor living and recreation. The Tenafly Nature Center provides visitors with glimpses of more than 50 avian species, 23 mammals and more than 20 different types of reptiles. A more low-key option is Davis Johnson Park & Gardens, which offers stunning gardens for public viewing. After winding down, visitors should stop in at one of the area restaurants for a bite to eat.

Charlie Brown's Steakhouse

A classic steakhouse, Charlie Brown's maintains an intense focus on quality cuts of steak. Customers can enjoy a festive, easygoing dining experience in the rambling, old restaurant facility that houses the Tenafly Charlie Brown's. Patrons can choose from fare on the gluten-free menu, which includes items like Shrimp Cocktail, New York Sirloin Steak and Grilled Salmon with Dill Butter. The regular dinner menu offers the Charlie's Cut 18 oz. Prime Rib, Steak Tips Skillet and Fresh Cedar Plank Salmon, for those diners in the mood for some seafood. There is a full-bar offering drinks, and a pub and take-out menu for those patrons looking for quicker fare, with less frills.

Charlie Brown's Steakhouse
87 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 569-5558

AXIA Taverna

For diners in the mood for Greek food, AXIA Taverna offers an extensive menu of Greek fare amidst an ambiance of elegant and sophistication. The decor of this restaurant is sleek, modern and spacious, making the interior just one reason to check out this popular New Jersey eatery. Menu items include seafood and orzo baked in a clay pot, with shrimp, scallops and feta; pan roasted salmon, with olive crust, manouri, feta and served with spinach rice; and roasted leg of lamb. There are also more simple options for diners, such as meatballs, with olives, oranges and roasted red peppers. There is a full bar available and select Greek wines for guests' dining pleasure.

AXIA Taverna
18 Piermont Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 569-5999

Palmer's Crossing Restaurant

Palmer's Crossing Restaurant is an intimate dining experience, set amidst a comfortable, if not slightly romantic setting. The menu is unique, without being overly so that it scares away more traditional diners. Appetizer choices include Sweet Lump Crab Cakes and Manhattan Clam Chowder. Pasta options consist of Jumbo Lobster Ravioli, and steak choices include Cracked Pepper New York Strip Prime Steak and Palmer's Filet Mignon. Breakfast and lunch options also abound as does an extensive wine menu.

Palmers Crossing Restaurant
145 Dean Drive
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 567-4800

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Article Written By Lynda Moultry Belcher

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