25 Essential Hackensack Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Hackensack.
Parisi's Deli & Liquors
New Jersey
Family-owned deli serving hot & cold Italian fare since 1946 in a simple space with a few tables.
Mangiamo Pizza Restaurant & Catering
New Jersey
Modest pizzeria/restaurant making a host of specialty pies & familiar Italian appetizers & entrees.
Holy Grail Burgers Food Truck
New Jersey
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Hackensack's most persuasive hamburger restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 84.7.
Suburban Diner
Hackensack, New Jersey
Retro stalwart known for sandwiches, burgers & pies that's open 24 hours on Fridays & Saturdays.
Bonefish Grill
Hackensack, New Jersey
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
Hummus Fit
Hackensack, New Jersey
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility.
ORA FreeStyle Italian
Hackensack, New Jersey
Service options: Onsite services, Dine-in. Highlights: Great cocktails, Great wine list, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Terrace Ave Deli
Hackensack, New Jersey
Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned, Small business. Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, In-store pickup, In-store shopping.
The Halal Guys
Hackensack, New Jersey
Offshoot of a famed food cart offering gyros, chicken & rice platters & other Middle Eastern fare.
Choripan Rodizio
Hackensack, New Jersey
Flame-grilled meats & a variety of other Argentinean fare, served in a relaxed cafe setting.
Runway Diner
Hackensack, New Jersey
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert.
The Moon Korean BBQ & HOT POT | Best AYCE Korean BBQ , Hotpot, Shabu in Hackensack
Hackensack, New Jersey
Service options: Onsite services, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Shake Shack Garden State Plaza
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
The Oak House
Hackensack, New Jersey
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Eighty Twenty
Hackensack, New Jersey
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for.
Casual Habana Cafe
Hackensack, New Jersey
Cozy Cuban joint with classic plates, mojitos, a weekday lunch buffet & a relaxed vibe.
IHOP
Hackensack, New Jersey
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
Shake Shack 479 Route 17 South - Paramus
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Villa de Colombia
Hackensack, New Jersey
Traditional Colombian plates & soups are the draw at this longtime restaurant with a laid-back vibe.
Forte Ristorante
Hackensack, New Jersey
Spacious destination with a piano bar, on-site deli & dining room serving classic Italian cuisine.
Atlantis Mediterranean Grill House
Hackensack, New Jersey
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Yuki Hana
Hackensack, New Jersey
Charming Japanese eatery serves standard & specialty sushi rolls with all-you-can-eat offerings.
Juicy Platters - Paramus
Hackensack, New Jersey
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Nanni Ristorante
Hackensack, New Jersey
Long-standing Italian eatery garners raves for its traditional Italian dishes & extensive wine list.
White Castle
Hackensack, New Jersey
Fast-food chain serving signature beef, chicken & fish sliders, plus extras such as onion rings.