Park and Orchard Restaurant - A Restaurant Rating and Review

Park and Orchard Restaurant
240 Hackensack St.
East Rutherford, NJ
201-939-9292

Restaurant Review

There are two reasons to come to this outstanding restaurant. You come for either or both of the well prepared natural-organic food, and for the extensive wine list, at a very reasonable price.

This is a great place to come if you are a vegetarian, or are on a gluten free diet, or have special dietary needs and enjoy well prepared, creatively presented food. They are not 100% Vegetarian, though they offer a large variety of vegetarian, seafood, pastas, and meat dishes prepared with fresh organic products. They do not use refined sugar, bleached white flour, preservatives, colorings, or any other artificial ingredients in the food preparation. The food is cooked in stainless steel and iron pots, and the baking is done in tin and glass pans. They also offer a Celiac menu with wheat and gluten free dishes.

They also are known for their extensive wine and beer list that is as thick as a dictionary.

The restaurant is located in a former garage with very plain decor that can be noisy at times. The interior is open with high ceilings, black and white accents and floors, large deco-style light fixtures, and white table linens.

The menu has an international flavor to it with Chinese, French, Italian, Mexican, and cajun dishes.

Popular dinner entrees include: Vegetarian Casseroles like Eggplant Rutherford; Dairy and Wheat-Free Lasagna; and Roasted Vegetable and Penne Casserole. And the more traditional entrees like Chicken, Crawfish, and Swordfish Gumbo; Crawfish Enchiladas; and the Spicy Stir Fried Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Sausage. The dinner entrees come with a choice of soup or salad.

Save room for dessert and try Mom's Rice Pudding or the Chocolate Torte with a Pecan Crust in a Butterscotch Puddle

The Park and Orchard is family and child friendly with a Kids menu. For kids under 12, they will serve half portions of most entrees at half price.

There is on site parking. Be careful when booking at a time when there is an event at the Meadowlands. Despite having reservations, it gets crowded and you need to be prepared for longer dining times.

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