Mignon Steak House
A simple, unassuming steakhouse situated on the corner of Park Avenue in Rutherford, Mignon Steak House offers quality fare for pricing that ranges through every budget, from affordable to pricey. The menu is expansive, seeming to offer just about everything, from salads and soups to steaks and seafood and more. There is a lunch menu, as well as tempting dessert options. Standout menu items include Veal Chops, Broiled Scallops, Baby French Green Beans, Twin Lobster Tails, to name a few.
Mignon Steak House
72 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ
(201) 896-0202
villagerestaurantgroup.com/mignon.html
Paisano's Restaurant
The component that makes Paisano's different from standard Italian restaurants is the fact that it makes its pasta fresh, each day on the premises. The eatery boasts a stunning garden area for diners that are looking for an al fresco experience, as they enjoy a meal. Standout dinner menu items at Paisano's include Ginger Calamari, Penne Puttanesca Bianco, and Grilled Cajun Salmon. The gourmet pizza is also popular here, with varieties including Primavera, Margherita and Bianca. Be sure to leave room for dessert, and try the French Chocolate Mousse.
Paisano's Restaurant
132 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ
(201) 935-5755
paisanos.com
Daruma
Step out of the box and try something completely unique and original at Daruma, which offers Japanese and Korean fare. This restaurant boasts a casual atmosphere, and allows patrons to bring in their own beer, wine or Sake. The dinner menu offers some interesting Asian-oriented items, including Korean BBQ ribs and Bulgoki Salad with Rice. The sushi and sashimi menu is also diverse, providing diners with an opportunity to sample a vast array of sushi items like red snapper sushi, scallop sashimi and seared tuna sushi. Lunch is available at Daruma; however, the menu is more limited than it is at dinner, offering a smaller variety of items, such as Beef Teriyaki and Spicy Chicken.
Daruma
324 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ
(201) 507-9066
darumanj.com