I put Monsey and Teaneck together because there aren't that many restaurants in Monsey and there is a high chance of bumping into someone in those few restaurants so I would advise going to Teaneck which is close by with many options. From Teaneck go to: Manhattan . Come to Monsey/Teaneck from: Passaic, Manhattan.
Meat Restaurants
ETC. Steakhouse

1409 Palisade Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 357-5677
ETC. is possibly the best kosher restaurant in the tri-state area. They are fancy and a meal for two will likely cost over $100, but it’s not much more expensive than other steak places and the food is twice as good. The ambiance is also nice. I’ve had a lot of steak in the last two years and ETC. is still my favorite. I have suggested it to a lot of people and everyone has been pleased. The chairs are really good, too. If you have to get engaged in a restaurant, this would be the place to do it.
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 357-5677
ETC. is possibly the best kosher restaurant in the tri-state area. They are fancy and a meal for two will likely cost over $100, but it’s not much more expensive than other steak places and the food is twice as good. The ambiance is also nice. I’ve had a lot of steak in the last two years and ETC. is still my favorite. I have suggested it to a lot of people and everyone has been pleased. The chairs are really good, too. If you have to get engaged in a restaurant, this would be the place to do it.
Nobo Wine & Grill

Fireside cafe

59 NY-59,
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 517-3570
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 517-3570
Mandarin fusion steakhouse

106-112 NY-59,
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 426-3600
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 426-3600
The Ridge Steakhouse (Monsey)

Dougie's Barbecue

184 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-6000
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-6000
Noah's Ark

Estihana

Dairy Restaurants
Mocha Bleu

1399 Queen Anne Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 837-2538
Mocha Bleu is a medium to fancy milchig place. The food is very good. They have a very modern feel to them – the dishes, the background music. Their kitchen closes early so you have to make sure to get there early (late afternoon to early evening – they’re better about this than they used to be)if you want to be seated. Make a reservation to be on the safe side. If you call ahead, they will tell you when the kitchen closes. You could also just come for the café. They have milkshakes, pastries, etc. and couches to sit on at the side, and they stay open even after the kitchen closes, so if you’re not interested in spending so much money but still want the atmosphere and something to do, it’s a good choice. I’ve been there a lot of times.
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 837-2538
Mocha Bleu is a medium to fancy milchig place. The food is very good. They have a very modern feel to them – the dishes, the background music. Their kitchen closes early so you have to make sure to get there early (late afternoon to early evening – they’re better about this than they used to be)if you want to be seated. Make a reservation to be on the safe side. If you call ahead, they will tell you when the kitchen closes. You could also just come for the café. They have milkshakes, pastries, etc. and couches to sit on at the side, and they stay open even after the kitchen closes, so if you’re not interested in spending so much money but still want the atmosphere and something to do, it’s a good choice. I’ve been there a lot of times.
PRimavera (Monsey)

106 NY-59
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 201-9000
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 201-9000
Rabica Restaraunt Cafe

192 West Englewood Ave.
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 837-7558
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 837-7558
Shelly's

482 Cedar Ln
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 692-0001
This is Noah's Ark's dairy place. Has waiter service but very casual, cozy and relaxed.
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 692-0001
This is Noah's Ark's dairy place. Has waiter service but very casual, cozy and relaxed.
Al di la

455 Route 306
Wesley Hills, NY 10952
(845) 354-2672
Wesley Hills, NY 10952
(845) 354-2672
Sushi Metsuyan (Teaneck)

194 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 837-8000
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 837-8000
16 handles

170 S Main St,
New City, NY 10956
845-634-1616
User Submitted
Its one of those little kosher frozen yogurt shops, but located in a quiet, really nice part of New City, a 15 minute drive from central Monsey. The area has a really nice place to walk around with a lot of park benches and lamp posts along the way, and 16 Handles itself has great ice cream and a nice quiet sitting area. More of a casual date, they are open till 9:30-10:30pm. Not Cholov Yisroel.
New City, NY 10956
845-634-1616
User Submitted
Its one of those little kosher frozen yogurt shops, but located in a quiet, really nice part of New City, a 15 minute drive from central Monsey. The area has a really nice place to walk around with a lot of park benches and lamp posts along the way, and 16 Handles itself has great ice cream and a nice quiet sitting area. More of a casual date, they are open till 9:30-10:30pm. Not Cholov Yisroel.