Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Kearny

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1. The Vault Lounge & Restaurant

new

5.0

Exceptional(0)

££££Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Newark

Booked 21 times today

Your premier destination for relaxation and refined socializing in New Jersey. Our lounge offers an exquisite blend of style and comfort, creating the ideal setting for unwinding with friends, experiencing a romantic evening, or hosting a special event.

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2. Max Brenner - Union Square

4.2

Awesome(8143)

££££Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Union Square

Booked 131 times today

For more than 20 years, Max Brenner has offered a chocolate experience for all the senses. A visit to our Chocolate Bar and Shop, will entice magical memories in everyone. Because, chocolate, more than any other food, symbolizes our childhood.At Max Brenner, you will enjoy an abundance of desert made of all sorts of chocolate concoctions. All of this, combined with a full menu of salads, sandwiches, entrees, and pizzas, offer an experience for anyone at any age. Our New York store is located in the heart of Union Square, where young people, families, and tourists alike can come and enjoy a delicious pastime in a cheerful atmosphere.Are you looking to celebrate a special event sometime soon? We can create a chocolate experience you and your guests will never forget. We will take care of everything from personalized menus to outstanding service and everything in between

3. Temple Court

4.7

Exceptional(1389)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District

Booked 8 times today

Temple Court, a Tom Colicchio's destination, offers comfort food with a twist. Reviewers love the 'delicious food' and 'excellent service' that makes them feel at home. The 'fantastic' food is 'not the usual predictable combinations on a plate.' The 'historic charm' and 'beautiful decor' create a welcoming environment.

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4. Somewhere Nowhere NYC

4.4

Awesome(237)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Lounge • Chelsea

Booked 7 times today

Somewhere Nowhere NYC; A two-level venue featuring a rooftop and indoor lounge, sits at the top of the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel located at 112 W 25th St, on the 38th and 39th floors. The 5,156 square foot luxury day and night-life destination is designed to artfully merge progressive sound and lighting technology with magical garden-inspired decor to indulge guests in a uniquely immersive nightlife experience. The decadence ensues with Somewhere Nowhere’s outdoor lounge and rooftop winter enclosure boasting 360-degree views of Manhattan’s majestic skyline extending as far as the eye can see. Kitchen closes at 10:30pm.

5. Dolly Varden

4.3

Awesome(1064)

££££Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 37 times today

Welcome to Dolly Varden, a vibrant neighborhood bar in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, where locals and visitors alike come together for expertly crafted cocktails, crave-worthy comfort food, and an inviting atmosphere. Our cozy downstairs Dolly’s Hideaway and lively main floor offer the perfect backdrop for a night out, whether you're here for a laid-back evening or a fun night of celebration. Indulge in our signature dishes like the crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich, melt-in-your-mouth Short Rib Grilled Cheese, and flavor-packed Pork Belly Baos, or enjoy lighter bites like Crispy Cauliflower Bites. Paired with cocktails thoughtfully crafted to suit every palate, Dolly Varden is where great food, drinks, and good vibes come together. Whether you’re unwinding after work or kicking off your night, Dolly Varden is the spot to make your own in Hell’s Kitchen!

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6. Lillie's Union Square

4.1

Excellent(640)

££££Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Chelsea

Booked 3 times today

An Irish-Victorian Bar and Restaurant, just steps from Union Square. In the "Ladies' Mile District" of days gone by. The interior has a distinctly late 19th century feel with wooden furnishings brought from Belfast, Ireland.Serving a wide range of domestic and international beers 25 on tap. A great selection of whiskeys and wines, including some excellent wine from the Langtry Winery in California where Lillie herself owned and lived for a time.The food is traditional Pub Fare. Bottomless Brunch on weekends from 11am to 4pm. It includes Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritz, and Seasonal Bellinis. Our last seating for Bottomless is 3.00pm.

7. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3712)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 178 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.

8. Monte's Trattoria

4.6

Exceptional(2320)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 34 times today

Monte's Trattoria is an Italian Restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village on MacDougal Street between West 3rd and Bleecker. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia-Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. You'll find a friendly cozy atmosphere. The waiters and bartenders, whom you'll know by name, are always affable and ready to please. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party or as a large group while you take in the sites, sounds and tastes of Greenwich Village. Come to Monte's Trattoria Restaurant where you'll be treated like family!

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9. Bill's Bar and Burger

4.2

Awesome(2539)

££££Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Rockefeller Center

Booked 47 times today

Welcome to Bill's Bar & Burger Rockefeller Center in New York City! Serving homage to burger and shake lovers, Bill’s Burger & Bar first opened its doors in 2009 at Rockefeller Center in New York City – the largest standalone burger joint in the country. It continues to dazzle patrons with an impressive craft burger list that includes its signature Bill’s ‘Fat Cat’ Burger that was listed as one of CNN’s “Top 10 Burgers in America” and continues to be ranked among New York sources like The Daily Meal and Thrillist. The popular restaurant is known for offering a welcoming, low-key environment for guests to enjoy good company, great food and its extensive list of local and craft beer.

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10. Del Frisco's Grille - NYC

4.4

Awesome(4871)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rockefeller Center

Booked 73 times today

Del Frisco's Grille is the epitome of comfort food, with its twist on American comfort cuisine. Customers rave about the 'delicious food', 'great atmosphere', and 'friendly service'. They've got a range of comfort food favorites from 'crispy cheese curds' to 'French fries' and 'cheesecake'. It's a place where you can enjoy a 'casual atmosphere dining experience', so you can just relax and enjoy their 'fabulous food'.

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ElyseVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Tony was the perfect server! Funny and efficient! We will request him every time. The food was perfect, reasonably priced. We will go back very soon!
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Monte's TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
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4.6
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alan
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As someone who has been going to Odeon, since the beginning, and even before when it was still a factory lunch room, last night was once again a wonderful evening, of good food, attentive service, in lovely comfortable room, that reeks of good times!
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The OdeonPrice: Expensive• French• TriBeCa
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4.8
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Gregory
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely place and cozy too! Food was quite delicious especially the salmon.
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Dolly VardenPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Hell's Kitchen
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4.3
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JonathanVIP
New York City •353 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Feb 2025
This was our first visit to Temple Court, and we can’t wait to go back. For a Restaurant Week lunch, the choices were excellent, the portions more than adequate, and EVERYTHING was delicious.
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Temple CourtPrice: Very Expensive• American• Financial District
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4.7

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