Creative and satisfying, Vital Dining in Montclair is chef Kwame Williams’ tribute to the Caribbean. Must order the addictive callaloo dip appetizer, codfish cake with ackee and jerk chicken. Read more.
On weekend nights, the second floor has live salsa and diners dance near their tables. The smoky, churrasco, a grilled skirt steak served with onions and plantains, is the restaurant’s best seller. Read more.
This Cuban restaurant boasts one of the best views of Manhattan. Son Cubano gives Cuban food the fine dining touch with dishes like the fried plantain baskets filled with smoky braised oxtail. Read more.
Miss Lily’s 7A Cafe, is the perfect date night spot with reggae records on the walls and a cozy atmosphere. Menu standouts include sorrel glazed pork ribs and oxtail with butter beans.
