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Garfield Food & Drink

Garfield offers a local dining mix spanning American / Italian, Deli / Grill, European / Balkan, Italian / Pizza, Mexican. The listings below focus on established current choices and avoid promotional website links in free directory entries.

Dietary badges appear only when current menu information explicitly supports an option. A badge never means an allergen-free kitchen.

Current Garfield dining directory

Use the dietary filters only as a first-pass discovery tool; always discuss allergy or cross-contact needs directly with the restaurant.

La Fortaleza Garfield

361 Midland Ave · 973-928-4470

Mexican restaurant known for colorful décor, traditional dishes and cocktails.

Mexican
GoodFellas Restaurant

661 Midland Ave · 973-478-4000

Long-running Italian-American restaurant and pizzeria.

Italian / Pizza
Firehouse Family Restaurant & Bar

42 Plauderville Ave · 973-478-2226

Neighborhood family restaurant and bar with American and Italian favorites.

American / Italian
Ceviche 517

517 River Dr · 973-246-1025

Peruvian-focused restaurant featuring ceviche and seafood specialties.

Peruvian
Deja Vu Restaurant & Bar

50 River Dr · 973-777-5288

Restaurant and nightlife venue with Balkan and European influences.

European / Balkan
Tres Agaves Mexican & Peruvian Fusion

178 Palisade Ave · 973-246-6363

Mexican and Peruvian fusion menu with casual full-service dining.

Mexican / Peruvian
Pastrami Grill Bistro

83 River Dr · 973-458-1238

Casual grill and sandwich restaurant centered on pastrami, burgers and comfort food.

Deli / Grill
Current dietary review: NJTGO did not assign GF or DF badges to the listings above because the public menu material reviewed did not provide enough explicit support. Restaurants may still accommodate dietary requests; verify directly.

Where to eat in Garfield

Passaic Street / Garfield Commons

Major retail and redevelopment corridor anchored by Garfield Commons on former industrial land.

River Drive

Dense neighborhood corridor with restaurants, markets, services, apartments and access toward the Passaic River.

Midland & Plauderville avenues

Local restaurants, stores, schools and service businesses tied closely to residential neighborhoods.

Outwater Lane

Municipal center and nearby shopping/service activity, including the Mill Shoppes area.

Gluten-free & dairy-free guidance

Allergy & cross-contact caution: “GF Options” or “DF Options” means current menu information supports at least one relevant choice or substitution. It does not mean a dedicated gluten-free, dairy-free, celiac-safe or allergy-safe kitchen. Ingredients, preparation areas, fryers and menus can change. People with celiac disease or food allergies should speak directly with restaurant staff before ordering.
GF Options

Used only when a current menu explicitly identifies gluten-free items or substitutions.

DF Options

Used only when a current menu explicitly supports dairy-free items or substitutions such as nondairy milk.

No badge

No badge simply means NJTGO did not verify the option from current public menu information; it is not a claim that no option exists.

Garfield dining information was reviewed in September 2026 using current local-business and menu sources. Restaurants, menus, hours and dietary offerings can change; verify current information directly.