Restaurants in Riverdale, New Jersey

Riverdale, a town in northern New Jersey, offers nature enthusiasts close proximity to a wide selection of outdoor attractions, including hiking, walking and bird-watching opportunities at nearby Mountainside Park. If you're planning a visit to Riverdale, New Jersey, be sure to replenish after a long day in the outdoors with a satisfying and affordable meal from one of the town's most popular restaurants.

Ruppert's Restaurant

One of the area's most popular restaurants is Ruppert's Restaurant, located in the heart of downtown Riverdale. This restaurant specializes in classic American dishes, including hamburgers, pasta, shrimp, salads and chicken quesadillas. Vegetarian entrees, including meatless pastas and entree salads, are also available. Ruppert's has a casual, family-friendly environment, with large tables perfect for family gatherings. The restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, and for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Ruppert's also offers a Champaign Brunch on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and lunch specials are available Tuesday through Saturday.

Ruppert's Restaurant
92 State Rt. 23
Riverdale, NJ 07457
(973) 616-9800
rupperts.com‎

Rosemary & Sage

Another popular restaurant in Riverdale, New Jersey, is Rosemary & Sage, which specializes in seasonal, new-American cuisine. Established in 1992, the restaurant has a trendy, eclectic atmosphere, with a semi-casual dress code. Specialties include roasted chicken breast, walnut-crusted grouper, veal medallions and wild boar with antelope chili. The restaurant's menu changes frequently to reflect changes in seasonal produce, and the restaurant also offers an extensive wine menu. Rosemary & Sage is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday.

Rosemary & Sage
26 Hamburg Turnpike
Riverdale, NJ 07457
(973) 616-0606
rosemaryandsage.com‎

Chili's Bar and Grill

Although Riverdale, New Jersey, does not offer additional independent restaurants, the town also features a Chili's Grill & Bar, a popular chain with a location in Riverdale. Chili's features a wide selection of entrees, including steaks, hamburgers, salads and pastas. The restaurant also features a variety of Mexican cuisine, including fajitas, enchiladas and quesadillas. Chili's has an energetic, family-friendly atmosphere, and the restaurant also offers a lively bar scene after 9 p.m. Chili's is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Chili's Grill & Bar
48 State Rt. 23 #D
Riverdale, NJ 07457
(973) 616-0382
chilis.com‎

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Article Written By Amy Butcher

Amy Butcher is a current graduate student at the University of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program. Butcher has been writing professionally for eight years and her work has appeared in "The Claremont Review," "The Bullet," "The Mercury" and "Positive Teen." She received her B.A. in English and creative writing from Gettysburg College and is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta.

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