Order the best French near Palisades Park, NJ

Best French Restaurants Nearby in Palisades Park

Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette

4.6
(500+)
• American • French
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 35 min
"The 20oz Americano is one of th best in town. Ham & Cheese Baguette is delicious and the Coffee Croissant Donut is amazingggggg!!! 100 recomended "
"my drink came with the sticker off of the mouth part of the cup. it looked like someone moved the sticker on purpose."
Ham & Cheese Pastry
Buttery pastry baked with ham, Swiss, and parmesan cheeses. Contains: Coconut, Milk, Wheat
$6.24
Iced Caramel Macchiato
Double espresso, vanilla syrup, milk of choice, and caramel sauce over ice. Contains: Milk
$8.1
Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Croissant
Bacon, egg, and cheddar cheese with Dijon mayo on a flaky, buttery croissant. Contains: Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat
$7.97
Iced Matcha Latte
Matcha and milk of choice over ice. Contains: Milk, Soy, Tree nuts
$7.39
Giovanni's Bicycle Club

Giovanni's Bicycle Club

4.7
(500+)
• Italian • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 34 min
"I love their Rigatoni Bolognese. However, it's very overpriced. "
"It honestly exceeded my expectations. You never know what you're going to get on this app especially with takeout but so happy with taste and portion. Will def order again. "
Chicken Francese
breast of chicken lightly battered and sautéed in lemon, butter, and wine
$31.04
Buffalo Wings (10)
hot or mild, celery, carrots & blue cheese
$20.13
Chicken Parmigiana
breaded cutlet baked mozzarella and tomato sauce
$30.42
Giovanni Salad
lettuce, tomato, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, avocado, olives, onion and pepperoncini
$22.05
Chickies (Kosher)

Chickies (Kosher)

4.7
(200+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 32 min
$6 off on $47+
Trending
"We love chickies for every event we have!"
"unfortunately, they did not put in the sauces like was in the order making a sandwich taste very ordinary. When you go to a restaurant like this specifically because of the flavor profile, it is problematic when they don't put in the sandwich what is on the ticket"
Cap’n Munch Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken breaded in a house blend with cereal and pretzels, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and our famous Kumbaslow Sauce and served on a freshly baked baguette
$24.98
Our Famous Poppers
Crispy fried chicken breaded in a house blend with cereal and pretzels, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and our famous Kumbaslow Sauce and served on a plain or whole wheat wrap
$22.46
1/2 Cap’n Munch Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken smothered with Beat Box BBQ Sauce and topped with lettuce, tomato and pickles, served on a freshly baked baguette
$17.14
Popcorn Chicken
Mini All Beef Bite-Sized Sliders Topped With Ketchup, Pickles, & Our Famous Kumbaslow Sauce (2 Pieces)
$22.37
Sedona Taphouse

Sedona Taphouse

4.6
(300+)
• American • Gastropubs
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 30 min
20% off on $20+
"The French Quarter Pasta is delicious. Perfectly seasoned and well-portioned."
"This food revived me. The crème brûlée was actually fantastic, I've been craving it since I went to France over the summer and have tried from other places and it just wasn't it but this one absolutely slapped. The Grilled Chicken Alfredo was so also soo good. will be ordering again. 10/10"
Kid Steak
Gluten free. USDA choice flat iron. Choice of side.
$6.92
Devil's Pass Pasta
Chicken and penne pasta tossed in a slightly spicy cream sauce with red onions, red peppers, mushrooms, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Add Italian fennel sausage for an extra charge.
$24.19
Black Angus Flat Iron Steak
Gluten free. 8 oz, USDA Choice. Choice of two house-made sides.
$24.41
Southwest Roasted Wings
Gluten free. About a pound, roasted and smoky with just the right amount of kick. Ranch and celery.
$15.9
Applebee's Grill & Bar

Applebee's Grill & Bar

4.3
(2k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 32 min
"The food was delicious and well prepared. The Grilled Chicken salad was great and amazing. The Classic Broccoli Alfredo was very appetizing and heavenly. It's my favorite guilty pleasure."
"Mozzarella Sticks was like hours old Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders was very salty and was not able to eat it. We usually order from another branch but this is not good. would not order again"
Triple Chocolate Meltdown®
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake is drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
$11.17
Boneless Wings
Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch buttermilk ranch dressings and celery.
$17.48
The Classic Combo
All the classic apps you love – Boneless Wings, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Chicken Quesadilla, and Mozzarella Sticks.
$23.28
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Sweet Asian chile marinated grilled chicken stuffed into crispy wonton shells topped with our signature coleslaw and cilantro.
$15.03
Cafe August

Cafe August

4.7
(20+)
• American • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 50 ft • 24 min
Truffle Mushroom Cream Pasta / 트러플 버섯 크림 파스타
Mushroom, onion, truffle cream sauce.
$23.45
Spicy Cod Roe Cream Pasta / 매운 명란 크림 파스타
Cod roe, onion, scallion, spicy cream sauce.
$25.67
Rose Chicken Pasta / 로제 치킨 파스타
Chicken, mushroom, onion, rose sauce.
$24.32
Vongole Pasta / 봉골레 파스타
Clam, onion, white wine sauce.
$21.77
Sultan Artisan Bakery

Sultan Artisan Bakery

4.4
(400+)
• Bakery • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 12.0 mi • 45 min
Farther away
"This place is amazing. I tried it on a whim bc I was craving rice pudding and it was the best I've ever had. We also got the profiterole and even as a person who doesn't normally like chocolate, I was so immensely impressed. Their chocolate is perfectly rich and balanced. I absolutely loved it. I can't wait to order more desserts."
"It is to my GREAT disappointment that a pastary I love going to in person would deliver not just bad but literally sour milk delights. Not only is this unexpected but this is unexplainable and downright disgusting. The banana cakes not only were visibly gross (obviously waited for 5-6 days UNREFRIGATED, but smelled like a corpse. As a Turkish person it is to my great disappointment for a Turkish owned business to treat their customers this way. You wont see me there in person again after my delivery experience. Would NOT order here. Thres lee cake was bland as well but that is not even worth discussing when the banana cakes is this horrible."
Tres Leches Cake (Single)
Cream puff decorated with rich chocolate sauce, garnished with crushed pistachios and chocolate slices.
$12.97
Rice Pudding
Vanilla cream caramel custard
$11.07
Profiterole
A piece of soft chocolate cake lost in rich chocolate sauce and garnished with crushed pistachios and chocolate slices
$10.91
LeyRa Chocolate

LeyRa Chocolate

4.7
(500+)
• Chocolates • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 28 min
"Pistachio Crepe Roll My all time favorite and perfect dessert to calm down my craving"
"it's not as in picture. Too much chocolate, less fruits. They didn't even send utensils, so good luck office people. I could buy better Strawberry Banana Crepe somewhere else with better price."
Strawberry Banana Crepe
Strawberry, banana, Nutella.
$14.99
Nutella Crepe
Crepe and nutella.
$13.03
Strawberry stick
Based milk Belgian chocolate and drizzled white Belgian chocolate.
$9.47
Pistachio Crepe Roll
Brownie ,strawberry, pistachio,whipped cream,vanilla ice cream
$19.21
Crepe haus - 612 Riverside Ave

Crepe haus - 612 Riverside Ave

4.4
(100+)
• French • Creperies
$0 delivery fee • 12.1 mi • 55 min
Farther away
$10 off on $40+
"Absolutely delicious. Best pistachio cream taste ever, great portions. Will definitely order again."
"The lotus bubble bowl was good but the first time I went there the girl behind the counter was very curt didn't smile or make any effort to be polite but I thought maybe she was tired because it was a little later in the evening but the second time it was two girls and they did the same thing barely acknowledged me and it was awkward and weird. So the staff isn't very friendly and the ice cream cups aren't any where close to being filled to the top of the lid so i would say it's not rlly worth the 10 bucks tbh but aside from that it's a cute hangout place. I would consider ordering again bc of the lotus bowl~freshness of the fruit varies but it's still good"
Nutella + Banana Crepe
Indulge in a simple yet irresistible combo. This crêpe features smooth Nutella and fresh banana slices, drizzled with chocolate sauce and lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
$16.13
Strawberry + Banana Crepe
Dive into a classic favorite with a delightful twist. This crêpe is layered with creamy Nutella, fresh banana wheels and juicy strawberries, all dusted lightly with powdered sugar.
$17.21
Build Your Own Milkshake
Unleash your creativity with our Build Your Own Shake option! Choose from our wide selection of 24 ice cream and gelato flavors to create your perfect shake. Whether you’re mixing and matching flavors or sticking to a single favorite, we’ll blend it into a creamy, dreamy shake that’s uniquely yours. The possibilities are endless and delicious!
$12.67
Medium Cup 8 oz
Our 8-ounce medium size is just right for those who want a bit more of their favorite flavor. It’s a satisfying portion that hits the sweet spot between a snack and a dessert.
$9.6
Miller's Ale House

Miller's Ale House

4.4
(4k+)
• Burgers • American (New)
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"Pregnancy craving for buffalo wings SATISFIED! I'm always disappointed by the soggy wings I typically get when ordering delivery from other restaurants and pizza joints, so we tried Millers for the first time - they were PERFECT! Perfect sauce, still hot and crispy, not soggy at all, and I asked for one extra blue cheese and they gave me two! Zingers with blue cheese and garlic Parm sauce mixed were an excellent addition, the warm Bavarian pretzel was warm and crispy and perfect (wrapped in foil instead of a plastic container which I'm sure helped), and the loaded fries tasted fresh and perfect, which is again surprising since that's usually a guaranteed delivery cold and soggy dish. Thanks to the team at Miller's for packing the take out order with such care and making sure our food quality wasn't compromised in transit. Glad to have gotten exactly what I was craving, me and my baby belly are super happy, and we will definitely be ordering again (going for burgers or cheese steaks next time!)"
"The sirloin was burnt- very overcooked and bitter The shrimps were tasteless but on the good side crispy The baked potato was dried out and very hard For the cost I expected better. I wouldn't order it again"
ZINGERS®
Celery sticks.
$19.8
ZINGERS MOUNTAIN MELT®
Zingers®, blended cheeses, applewood-smoked bacon and scallions on a mountain of fries.
$22.52
WARM BAVARIAN PRETZEL
Served with beer cheese and pub mustard.
$15.15
Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse

4.2
(2k+)
• Steak • American
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 40 min
"my favorite restaurant. ever. it is amazing! the bloomin' onion is most definitely my favorite thing on the menu and the fries are probably the best fries i've ever had. also the mac and cheese is so good. my family and i come every year for my birthday and i try to order it as much as possible. "
"I have had this ribeye many times and like it a lot. But sometimes, maybe 2 times in 7, it is 30-50% fat. Last time it was 50% fat. I won't order it again. For $38, I should be able to eat most of the steak."
Outback Center-Cut Sirloin*
Center-cut for tenderness. Lean, hearty and full of flavor. Seasoned and seared. Served with two freshly made sides.
$25.5
Victoria's Filet® Mignon*
The most tender and juicy thick cut seasoned and seared. Served with two freshly made sides.
$37.94
Bloomin' Onion®
An Outback Original! Our special onion is hand-carved, cooked until golden and ready to dip into our spicy signature bloom sauce.
$13.16
The Half-Pound Outbacker Burger
A half pound burger with pickles, lettuce, onion, and tomato with your choice of cheese. Served with a freshly made side.
$17.54
Grand Lux Cafe

Grand Lux Cafe

4.4
(13k+)
• Brunch • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 53 min
Farther away
"Ordered dinner for a dinner party with company that came in from NYC and the food was phenomenal and a hit! The Chicken Parm was sensational and the Garlic Chicken was out of this world! Portions are huge and I loved that the gave me extra sauce as requested! "
"The Indochine Sheimp and Chicken had hardly any apricot or cranberries. It was savory instead of savory and sweet. The Asian Nacho Tacos had hardly any beans and was generally dry. It definitely was not the quality of food that I am used to and was not worth the money at all."
A Box of Warm Homemade Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
A Freshly Baked Dozen.
$13.17
Bag of Homemade Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Lightly Breaded Sauteed Chicken Breasts Served over a White Wine Butter Sauce with Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Carrots
$4.22
Chicken Royale
Charbroiled with American Cheese, Grilled Onions and Special Sauce on Toasted Sesame Seed Buns
$24.95
Mini Cheeseburgers*
Chicken Breast, Cheese and Our Very Spicy Delicious Buffalo Sauce all Rolled in a Spiced Wrapper and Fried until Crisp. Served with Celery Sticks and Blue Cheese Dressing
$17.16
Brazeiro Churrascaria

Brazeiro Churrascaria

4.5
(10+)
• Brazilian • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 31 min
"Loved it. Order the picanha! Greate taste."
"Picanha was rare even tho I asked for it to be medium well. It was tasteless and rubbery. The chicken had a very foul taste had to spit it out of my mouth threw the entire order in trash will never order from this place again. "
Picanha
Charcoal grilled 16oz. top sirloin steak plus 2 sides.
$24.16
Picanha, Chicken & Sausage
Top sirloin steak, chicken drumsticks, and mild sausage. Plus 2 sides.
$23.8
Sausages
2 Brazilian calabresa sausages.
$6.32
Beef Ribs
Thick cut prime beef short ribs. Served with 2 sides.
$34.22
Famous French Toast

Famous French Toast

3.8
(20+)
• French • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 33 min
$5 off on $35+
Stuffed Nutella French Toast with Strawberries (2 Slices)
Two slices french toast stuffed with Nutella and topped with sliced strawberries.
$16.98
Classic French Toast (2 Slices)
Two slices of french toast.
$12.99
Coffee (decaf)
Hot & Bold Flavored
$3.19
The Madison Bar & Grill

The Madison Bar & Grill

4.7
(40+)
• American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 9.7 mi • 47 min
Farther away
"I thought the bang bang shrimp was light on shrimp"
Wings
Naked, Teriyaki, Thai Chili, Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan or Spicy Korean BBQ
$23.85
Bacon Jam Burger
House Made Bacon Jam, Pepperjack Cheese, Arugula, Fried Crispy Onion, Garlic Aioli
$31.51
MBG Signature Blue Label Burger
Brioche Bun
$27.76
The Big "Mic"
Twin Burgers, Irish Cheddar, Onions, Pickles, Special Sauce, Sesame Seed Bun
$31.27
IHOP

IHOP

4.5
(4k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 40 min
"everything was still warm at arrival. food was tasty. lemon and blueberry crepes weren't too lemon flavored but still delicious nonetheless. "
"I have been ordering from this location for years, but lately they can't manage to get the iced tea drinkable. Last week, I received an iced tea that was room temperature with no ice. Today I received what was supposed to be iced tea but was brown water with ice no tea flavor. Both were undrinkable and refund was denied. Also the amount of packaging is just plastic overkill, to much garbage."
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$19.32
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
Gluten-friendly
$4.98
Build Your Own Omelette+
The only tools required are silverware... and your imagination. Start by choosing your favorite cheese and then add your favorite ingredients. +Omelettes are made with a splash of buttermilk & wheat pancake batter.
$17.76
2 Eggs
Fluffy scrambled eggs, perfectly cooked eggs, available over easy, over medium, over hard, or sunny side up. choose cage-free egg whites for a healthier option.
$3.18
Plate of Cake

Plate of Cake

4.4
(1k+)
• Bakery • Desserts
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 90 min
Farther away
"I don't know what I expected this Dubai Kunafa Pistachio Cheesecake to taste like, but it exceeded my expectations!! Only thing I would change is adding chocolate somewhere. The strawberry & cream white chocolate ball didn't make much sense to me personally, but a milk chocolate ball would have set the tone. Still a 10/10 either way! My new favorite"
"First time having anything "Dubai chocolate" and it was AMAZINGGG. Way better than I expected it to be. The amount was well worth the money spent as well. The strawberries in it were so fresh. I would so buy this again if I lived around here. (Just on a vacay)."
Dubai Strawberry Cup
Fresh strawberries layered with rich pistachio and milk chocolate drizzle, topped with crushed pistachios and kunafa shreds.
$13.59
Biscoff ® Tres Leches
Drizzled with Biscoff spread, and finished with a layer of crushed Lotus cookies for that caramelized crunch.
$10.59
Tiramisu Cake
Our in-house crafted, where layers of espresso-soaked sponge cake and velvety whipped cream cheese come together for a coffee-infused delight.
$9.77
Biscoff® Tiramisu
Layers of Biscoff Cookies Dipped in Arabica Coffee and Velvety Smooth Cheese Cream and topped with Biscoff Crumbs.
$9.86
Brazilian Spices Steakhouse & Pizza

Brazilian Spices Steakhouse & Pizza

4.2
(300+)
• Brazilian • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 12.1 mi • 70 min
Farther away
"The food was absolutely amazing. The meat was very well cooked and plentiful with excellent variety. "
"The 10. Pollo Empanado Frito. 10. Frango Empanado Frito / 10. Chicken Fingers was extremely burnt and should not have been served out to any customer. I would not order again. The 4. Fettuccine con Camarones en Salsa Alfredo. 4. Fettuccine Alfredo Com Camarão / 4. Fettuccine with Shrimp was flavorful but lacked protein. Only 3 shrimp in this $20 dish. Do better 6/10"
8. Carne Mixta de Churrasco 2 Personas. 8. Churrasco Misto 2 Pessoas/ 8. Mixed Barbeque Meats 2 People
2 personas. 2 pessoas. Viene con: arroz, frijoles, papitas fritas, vinagreta, ensalada de pasta y harina. Inclui: arroz, feijao, batata frita vinagrete, salada de macarrão e farofa. / 2 people. Comes with: rice, beans, French fries, vinaigrette, pasta salad and cassava flour.
$36.95
4. Fettuccine con Camarones en Salsa Alfredo. 4. Fettuccine Alfredo Com Camarão / 4. Fettuccine with Shrimp
1 persona. 1 pessoa. / 1 person.
$19.96
6. Penne con Salsa de Vodka. 6. Penne Ao Molho de Vodka / 6. Penne in Vodka Sauce
Pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and oregano.
$13.97
1. Brocheta de Carne 1 Persona. 1. Churrasco PF / 1. BBQ Meats 1 person
Pizza sauce, mozzarella, chicken, corn, bacon, heart of palms, mushrooms, green olives, brazilian soft cheese and oregano.
$19.38
Runway Diner

Runway Diner

4.6
(1k+)
• American • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 31 min
"When most of the diners around the area plummeted in their food quality because of flation and post pandemic food depression, I was so happy and surprised that they haven't here. Their portions are generous and they use clean oil. The Cheeseburger was perfect. The bun they use is high restaurant quality, the burger meat was cooked right, it's fresh, juicy, and meaty. It came with 2 big slices of juicy red tomatoes and actual fresh green leafy lettuce, not the cheap iceberg kind everybody uses. The Prime Rib French Dip was generously portioned with piled high meat and cheese. The only issue I had with this that it was very salty. The bread was soft and crusty on the outside. Wonderful texture and flavor. The fries were great, you can tell that they clean their oil daily because the fries looked clean and not tanned from old oil. You can also smell and taste that the fries were not over fried. Everywhere else always over fry and over salt it too much. I like how they didn't do that here. Awesome. The Mashed Potato was a pleasant surprise. It's actual hand mashed little red potatoes! Loved it. This is my personal new favorite diner now. Thank you for keeping the prices fair but importantly delivering on quality which rarely exists now. Last thing, I really like that they don't over use those one time use plastic containers/packages that are horrible for the environment. "
"Everything was delicious! I got the Eggs Benedict and substituted the Canadian bacon with spinach and feta. One of my all time favorite breakfasts and this place makes it consistently well. We also ordered Brioche French Toast for my son and he loved it. I had a piece too and it was very good. I was nervous about having this delivered since I always do pickup, but the food was warm and as delicious as ever."
'Aviators' Chicken Caesar Wrap
grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing
$10.69
Runway Special
Served with home fries & toast start with a plain omelette. add choice of ingredients for additional charge
$16.77
Make Your Own Omelette
with bacon for an extra charge
$15.65
Cheeseburger
two eggs & one choice of bacon, ham or sausage one hard roll
$14.2
Atul Bakery

Atul Bakery

4.4
(1k+)
• Bakery • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 51 min
Farther away
"Flaky, buttery puffs with a nice spice balance—loved the Jain option. Paneer filling was generous and flavorful. Everything arrived warm and crisp, not soggy. Great value and packaging—would definitely reorder."
"I've been eating Vada Pav from Atul Bakery for almost 3 years now and till date its the best compared to others on the street. Would definitely recommend to try. Additionally Kutchi Dabeli is also delicious."
Veg. Masala Puff
Sorry it is not available in swaminarayan or jain without onion garlic.
$4.21
Vada Pav
Topped with marinated paneer, bell peppers, onions, and a blend of cheeses, seasoned with herbs and spices. Sorry it is not available in swaminarayan or jain or without onion garlic
$9.85
Indian Style Cheese Pizza
Sorry it is not available in swaminarayan or jain or without onion garlic
$9.99
Paneer Puff
Crispy bread topped with melted cheese, diced green bell peppers, red bell peppers, and a sprinkle of chili flakes. Sorry it is not available in swaminarayan or jain or without onion garlic
$4.99

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