Bodegón - Cliffside Park

Great tapas restaurant in the northern nj area. Inventive drinks and attentive service. The food was fresh and delicious. Will go again with friends who always... read more Great tapas restaurant in the northern nj area. Inventive drinks and attentive service. The food was fresh and delicious. Will go again with friends who always want to eat in nyc but poo poo nj.

Bodegon is a small cafe-ish style restaurant with an approx) 10 stool bar. Maybe 4-5 spots in the rear parking lot, besides street parking. All of the staff was... read more Bodegon is a small cafe-ish style restaurant with an approx) 10 stool bar. Maybe 4-5 spots in the rear parking lot, besides street parking. All of the staff was very nice, helpful, and informative. Great staff! First off Bodegon is not a typical Spanish place what with Paella or lots of big plate meat fish dishes. There are plenty of those in Bergen County) The owner head chef is from the NW part of Spain called Galicia. It is a cooler climate and has it 's own cuisine. Here the chef has a small menu, mostly tapas, but from ALL different areas of Spain as well as Galicia. There is a very nice wine menu with some delicious Spanish wines that are very inexpensive. by the glass, carafe, or bottle. There are also specialty cocktails with the infamous Spanish brandies and spirits of Spain Europe. A decent choice of Spanish beers as well. I mentioned the menu was small, but packs a punch of flavor from obviously well chosen ingredients. The menu is changes seasonally and there are also specials. One item that seems to stay has to be one of their best. A 3 piece skewer of grilled chicken covered in Moorish spices. Sooo good we ordered another serving. Probably one of THE BEST dishes I 've had in years in NJ. the seared hake fillet fish), with potato, green olives, and orange was a very flavorful well balanced entree. Another good item was a sort of 'po-boy ' sandwich with fried calamari with an anchovy aioli. A perfect example of a street food you would buy in Spain. The cheeses, the chorizo and salamis all fresh and artisanal. But save room and try the house flan. Not your typical mass of wiggly, syrupy same ol '. This version was almost a flan on a pastry like form. VERY good. Hope to make it back in the summer to try some new dishes and of course that Moorish spiced chicken. Bon Appetit '

Hospitality executed well. The bartender made the experience fantastic. Food, ambiance, and presentation were all on point. Ordered a lot more than pictured but... read more Hospitality executed well. The bartender made the experience fantastic. Food, ambiance, and presentation were all on point. Ordered a lot more than pictured but this paper thin, pressed Galician pulpo was ?Coming back to try the rest of the menu!

Really high end Tapas restaurant from a chef who worked at some the best Tapas place in NYC…..everything was delicious very lucky to have something like this in... read more Really high end Tapas restaurant from a chef who worked at some the best Tapas place in NYC…..everything was delicious very lucky to have something like this in Bergen county!

Scallops and octopus are unskippable. Monkfish is bonkers good. Order one of everything. read more Scallops and octopus are unskippable. Monkfish is bonkers good. Order one of everything.