Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Rutherford

266 restaurants available nearby

1. Matisse 167

4.8

Exceptional(1279)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Rutherford

Booked 9 times today

Think of us for artful cuisine and a great dining experience! We are your preferred "Bring Your Own Bottle" BYOB destination for special occasions, milestones, small corporate parties and get togethers. Chef Greg's acclaimed, seasonal four-course Prix-Fixe Menu is offered Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Our garden patio awaits you for a delightful outdoor dining experience. Matisse's elegant main dining room is adorned with Matisse silhouettes and bejeweled chandeliers, and our front dining room displays a Moroccan themed decor. Our team looks forward to providing you and your guests with excellent cuisine, great service, and a special evening to remember!

2. Elia

4.8

Exceptional(2973)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Rutherford

Booked 50 times today

A unique dining experience in an authentic atmosphere. Step through our doors and feel as if you have been transported to a Mediterranean island.

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3. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar

4.2

Awesome(113)

Price: Expensive

• American • Hackensack

Booked 5 times today

The Ivy Inn Restaurant and Bar is the perfect place for a date night or celebratory dinner with your partner. Sit by the fireplace indoors and listen to the live piano player while you enjoy a meal of roasted rack of lamb or grilled veal chop served in a mushroom cognac cream sauce. During nice weather, sit out on the patio that is surrounded by greenery for privacy and dine on broiled Canadian salmon or the blackened Louisiana catfish served with a spicy tomato salsa. While the mood is intimate, children are welcome at the Ivy Inn and menu items for them include penne pasta with butter, three mini sliders or a pizzette.The Ivy Inn offers a global selection of both red and white wines. For those that are more adventurous, there are tasting options on the menu which present you with a sampling of three distinctly different wines.

4. Il Villaggio

4.9

Exceptional(666)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlstadt

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Il Villaggio. For more than 34 years, as one of the most authentic restaurants in Bergen County NJ, Il Villaggio has been perfecting our traditional cuisine and service. With the freshest ingredients, we are certain to deliver one of the best meals around. Every day we offer a variety of specials, prepared perfectly by our chefs, consistent with one of the top Italian restaurants in Bergen County. With our intimate yet spacious dining area that is capable of seating 95 guests, Il Villaggio offers an extraordinary dining experience unlike any other. Dine at one of the most New Jersey Italian restaurants tonight. Dine at Il Villaggio.

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5. Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.0

Excellent(1074)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 15 times today

Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!

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6. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(29692)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 328 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

7. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3187)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 121 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

8. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6125)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 211 times today

As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.

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9. Legasea Bar & Grill

4.4

Awesome(1739)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West

Booked 120 times today

Legasea Bar & Grill is a lively spot with a vibrant bar scene, as per reviews. It's described as a place to 'meet and talk', with a 'vibe' that many enjoy. The bar area is right next to the dining area, creating a fun, bustling atmosphere. The menu offers specialty cocktails and a wide selection of beers, contributing to its vibrant bar scene.

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10. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(800)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 55 times today

Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.

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WilliamVIP
New Jersey •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Just love this restaurant. Great friends, service and fresh food.
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Il VillaggioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlstadt
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4.9
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Sally
Bristol •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A lovely welcome from start to finish, first visit & the Carmine way was explained to avoid us over ordering our waitress Marianne was informative, friendly & warm. A wholesome portion of mozzarella topped garlic bread to share between two of us, the portion was huge & delicious - we were unable to finish the dish. The lasagne was to die for, tasty & hearty but again too big for the two of us & we can normally eat well. I can honestly say we have officially been Carmined, recommended by fellow Brits & I will be returning with my experience & recommending to fellow travellers, thank you Carmines x
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Carmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District
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4.6
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Denise
Orlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Cafe Matisse was DELICIOUS and a FABULOUS experience ❤️ we were celebrating my daughter Rachel’s birthday. Everything was WONDERFUL❤️Chef Greg Power and Adrian were so GRACIOUS and WELCOMING to us. We LOVED it and plan to go back again soon❤️ THANK YOU CHEF GREG AND HIS ASSISTANT ADRIAN for making it an AMAZING experience ❤️
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Matisse 167Price: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Rutherford
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4.8
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GermanVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a great time during our company christmas party. Hot Toddy was a perfect way to warm up after stepping in from the cold.
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EliaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• East Rutherford
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4.8
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Mary
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 10, 2024
We came for a friend lunch for Christmas time. The place was beautiful. We had a table away from the main room and we could laugh and talk and not disturb anyone. The drinks were delicious and the lunch special menu had a wide variety of choices. I was thrilled to find a place that still adds anchovies to a Ceasar salad. Everyone enjoyed their food/ drinks/ desserts and the service was terrific. We weren't rushed and had a great time.
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Ivy Inn Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Hackensack
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4.2

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266 restaurants available nearby

1. Matisse 167

2. Elia

3. Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar

4. Il Villaggio

5. Papillon Bistro and Bar

6. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

7. BONDST

8. Nobu Fifty Seven

9. Legasea Bar & Grill

10. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

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