Destination dining, sushi, diner food, seafood and steak.
Bergen County · Neighborhood Dining + Meadowlands Event Food
Carlstadt Food & Drink
Carlstadt's food scene is shaped by both its residential community and the Meadowlands. Around Hackensack Street and Washington Avenue are long-running neighborhood restaurants and bakeries, while Route 17 and Paterson Plank Road support steakhouses, seafood, Italian dining, Mexican food, Spanish tapas, sushi and event-day restaurants.
Where Carlstadt eats
Mexican, Spanish, Italian and event-day dining.
Turkish, pub food, bagels and bakery/cafe choices.
Small-batch sourdough and specialty baked goods.
Large brewery and taproom environment.
Several restaurants serve MetLife Stadium and American Dream traffic.
Current Food & Drink Directory
24 listings
Category
Area
Dietary option
MexicanPaterson Plank / Washington
La Fortaleza Carlstadt
High-energy Mexican restaurant serving tacos, fajitas, birria-style dishes, cocktails and celebration-oriented dining near the Meadowlands.
335 Paterson Plank Rd, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Seafood & AmericanRoute 17
Biggie's
Long-running family restaurant known for seafood, clams, burgers, wings, sandwiches, ribs and a full bar.
430 Route 17 South, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Pub & Event DiningPaterson Plank / Washington
Redd's Restaurant & Biergarten
Meadowlands restaurant and biergarten serving American pub food, drinks and event-day crowds, with a long-running pre/post-stadium identity.
317 Washington Ave, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Irish PubHackensack Street / Residential Core
The Local Pub
Neighborhood Irish-style pub serving lunch and dinner, classic bar food, cocktails and weekend Irish breakfast.
442 Hackensack St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
SteakhouseRoute 17
Steve's Sizzling Steaks
Carlstadt steakhouse dating to 1936, centered on sizzling beef, steaks, chops, seafood and classic sides.
620 Route 17 South, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
ItalianRoute 17
Il Villaggio
Full-service Italian restaurant and banquet venue serving pasta, seafood, veal, chicken, steaks and traditional Italian specialties.
651 Route 17 North, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
ItalianPaterson Plank / WashingtonGF
Gianna's
Old-school Italian restaurant known for family-style portions, pasta, chicken, veal, seafood and a full bar. Current ordering information supports gluten-free pasta.
843 Washington Ave, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
SpanishPaterson Plank / Washington
Segovia Meson
Spanish restaurant and event venue focused on tapas, paella, seafood, steaks, sangria, lunch and group dining.
645 Washington Ave, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Turkish & MediterraneanHackensack Street / Residential CoreDF
Hunkar Restaurant
Family-owned Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant serving mezes, kebabs, grilled specialties and traditional dishes. Current menu ingredients support dairy-free choices such as hummus and babaganush.
319 Hackensack St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Japanese & SushiRoute 17
A Sushi
Casual sushi restaurant offering rolls, sushi and sashimi combinations, kitchen appetizers, teriyaki, tempura, noodles and all-you-can-eat options.
430 Route 17 South, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
DinerRoute 17
Meadowlands Diner
Classic diner serving breakfast all day, burgers, wraps, panini, pasta, steaks, chops, seafood and desserts.
320 Route 17 South, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Breakfast & BagelsHackensack Street / Residential Core
The Bagel Store
Neighborhood bagel and breakfast shop serving bagels, egg sandwiches, French toast, deli-style lunch and catering.
335 Hackensack St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Bakery & CafeHackensack Street / Residential Core
Veriella's Bakery & Cafe
Italian bakery and cafe offering custom cakes, pastries, cookies, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, wraps and espresso drinks.
309 Hackensack St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Artisan Bakery8th Street / Residential Core
Side Door Bread Company
Small artisan bakery focused on sourdough breads and limited-run baked goods, with Sunday pickup hours currently listed.
608 8th St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Artisan BakeryCarlstadt / Local Delivery
Artisan Home Bakery
Carlstadt-based micro-bakery specializing in naturally leavened sourdough breads, pastries and local delivery rather than a conventional dine-in storefront.
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Brewery & Taproom20th Street / Meadowlands
Bolero Snort Brewery & Tasting Room
Large Meadowlands brewery and tasting room with indoor/outdoor seating and rotating beer releases. It does not operate a kitchen; outside food or delivery may be permitted under current taproom rules.
316 20th St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Hot Pot & SeafoodRoute 17
Meet Revolving Hotpot & Cajun Seafood
Interactive revolving hot-pot restaurant with seafood, skewers, dumplings and Cajun-style seafood.
508 Route 17, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
201-353-0018
Italian & PizzaGarden Street / Residential Core
Nonna Rosa Trattoria Pizzeria
Neighborhood pizzeria and trattoria offering pizza, Italian dishes, takeout and catering.
326 Garden St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
201-559-1370
Cafe & ItalianGarden Street / Residential Core
The Secret Garden Italian Cafe & Eatery
Neighborhood cafe serving breakfast, lunch, specialty coffee, sandwiches and Italian-inspired fare.
735 Garden St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
201-470-7715
Italian & PizzaBroad Street / Residential Core
PizzAmore Italian Kitchen
Neighborhood Italian kitchen focused on pizza, sandwiches, Italian-American comfort food and catering.
323 Broad St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
201-939-1254
Breakfast, Bagels & PizzaWashington Avenue / Meadowlands
503 Bagels & Pizza
Local breakfast and lunch stop serving bagels, sandwiches and pizza.
300 Washington Ave, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
201-438-0973
Italian & PizzaHackensack Street / Residential Core
Master Pizza
Casual neighborhood pizza and Italian restaurant with slices, pies, sandwiches, pasta and catering.
401 Hackensack St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
201-903-0050
BurgersHackensack Street / Residential Core
Hamburguesa
Compact burger shop centered on Mexico City-inspired street-style burgers and shakes.
403 Hackensack St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
201-580-0222
Breakfast & BagelsHackensack Street / Residential Core
Carlos Bagel Shop - Carlstadt
Bagel and coffee shop combining New Jersey breakfast staples with Colombian-inspired items.
312 Hackensack St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
201-414-5563
Current Dietary Information
Current ordering information specifically offers gluten-free pasta as a substitution.
Current menu ingredient descriptions support dairy-free choices such as hummus and babaganush.
Other restaurants may be able to accommodate dietary needs, but NJTGO does not badge them without current supporting information.
Allergy & cross-contact caution
GF and DF badges do not imply a dedicated allergen-free kitchen, celiac safety or allergy safety. Shared fryers, grills, ovens, prep surfaces, utensils and storage may be used. Contact the restaurant directly before ordering for a medical dietary need.
GF and DF badges do not imply a dedicated allergen-free kitchen, celiac safety or allergy safety. Shared fryers, grills, ovens, prep surfaces, utensils and storage may be used. Contact the restaurant directly before ordering for a medical dietary need.
What's changed in Carlstadt dining
The older Mr. G's listing has been replaced by current Mexican dining at this address.
The former Maggie's listing has been replaced by the current neighborhood pub at this address.
Japanese sushi and Spanish tapas now strengthen the Meadowlands-facing dining mix.
Small-batch sourdough businesses broaden the bakery category beyond the legacy storefront list.
Several former pizza, grocery and fast-food entries were not carried forward when current Carlstadt operation could not be supported.
Major stadium and concert days can significantly change traffic, reservations and parking demand.
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Advertising & Enhanced ListingsRestaurant information was reviewed in September 2026. Menus, hours, ownership, prices, event policies and dietary procedures can change. Call ahead when a visit, event-day plan or dietary need depends on specific current information.