Restaurant Near MetLife Stadium in Clifton, NJ
Heading to MetLife Stadium for football, soccer, a concert, or another major event? The Grand Saloon is a local Clifton restaurant serving lunch, dinner, appetizers, burgers, wings, bar pies, pasta, steak, cocktails, and late-night food in nearby North Jersey.
A Local Place to Eat Near the Meadowlands
MetLife Stadium brings visitors to North Jersey throughout the year for football games, international soccer, concerts, and other major events. If you are staying in Clifton or one of the surrounding towns, The Grand Saloon offers a local alternative to the restaurants immediately around the stadium.
We are a neighborhood restaurant and bar at 940 Van Houten Avenue in Clifton, serving a full menu, cocktails, beer, wine, happy hour, and late-night food in a relaxed local setting.
Originally created for visitors attending World Cup 2026, this guide now helps guests find food and drinks near MetLife Stadium for football, soccer, concerts, and other major events throughout the year.
Looking for drinks before or after your event? Visit our guide to finding a bar near MetLife Stadium for cocktails, beer, food, sports, and late-night plans in Clifton.
Where to Eat Before or After an Event at MetLife Stadium
Lunch or Dinner Before the Event
Stop in for a full meal before heading toward East Rutherford. Choose from burgers, wings, bar pies, sandwiches, appetizers, salads, pasta, steak, seafood, beer, wine, and cocktails.
Dinner and Late-Night Food Afterwards
Return to Clifton for dinner, drinks, or late-night food after your plans at MetLife Stadium. Check our current kitchen and bar hours when planning your visit.
Dining for Nearby Hotel Guests
Staying in Clifton, Nutley, Passaic, Montclair, Rutherford, Lyndhurst, Bloomfield, or another nearby town? The Grand Saloon is a local dining option outside the busiest stadium-area restaurant districts.
A Restaurant for Different Kinds of Plans
Casual Food and Drinks
Burgers, wings, bar pies, sandwiches, appetizers, craft beer, and cocktails make it easy to stop in with friends before or after an event.
A Complete Dinner
Choose from pasta, steak, seafood, salads, and other dinner favorites when you want a full meal before heading out or after returning to Clifton.
Weekday Happy Hour
Visiting on a weekday? Check our current happy hour offerings and stop in for drinks and food before your evening plans.
Late-Night Plans
When a concert, game, or event runs late, The Grand Saloon offers a local Clifton option for drinks and food after the stadium-area rush.
Convenient for Visitors Staying Outside East Rutherford
Not everyone attending an event at MetLife Stadium stays directly in East Rutherford. Many guests stay in nearby hotels, short-term rentals, or with family and friends throughout Clifton and the surrounding North Jersey area.
The Grand Saloon gives visitors a local place to enjoy a meal, drinks, or late-night food without relying only on the busiest destinations surrounding the Meadowlands.
- A local restaurant and bar in Clifton, NJ
- Lunch, dinner, appetizers, cocktails, beer, and wine
- Useful for groups before or after an event
- Near Route 3, Route 46, and the Garden State Parkway
- Happy hour and late-night food during regular hours
- A neighborhood atmosphere outside the immediate stadium district
Travel tip:
Traffic and travel times around MetLife Stadium can change significantly on major event days. Check current traffic, parking, and transportation information before leaving, then visit our location page for directions to The Grand Saloon.
Food and Drinks for Groups
Traveling with friends, family, coworkers, or other event guests? Our menu includes shareable appetizers, wings, bar pies, sandwiches, salads, pasta, steak, seafood, burgers, cocktails, beer, and wine.
For larger groups or especially busy event days, contact us ahead of time so we can help you plan your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Grand Saloon close to MetLife Stadium?
The Grand Saloon is located in Clifton, NJ, in the surrounding North Jersey area. Travel time varies depending on traffic, the event schedule, and your route, especially on major event days.
Can I eat at The Grand Saloon before an event at MetLife Stadium?
Yes. We serve lunch, dinner, appetizers, burgers, wings, bar pies, sandwiches, salads, pasta, steak, seafood, cocktails, beer, and wine during our regular business hours.
Can I stop in after a game or concert?
Yes. The Grand Saloon serves dinner, drinks, and late-night food in Clifton. Check our current kitchen and bar hours when planning your visit.
Is The Grand Saloon located in East Rutherford?
No. We are located at 940 Van Houten Avenue in Clifton, NJ. We are a nearby option for visitors staying outside the immediate East Rutherford and Meadowlands area.
Does The Grand Saloon have a full food menu?
Yes. Our menu includes appetizers, burgers, wings, bar pies, sandwiches, salads, pasta, steak, seafood, and other restaurant favorites, along with cocktails, beer, and wine.
Does The Grand Saloon show sports?
We show a variety of sporting events depending on the day and schedule. Check our Events page and social media for current game information, live music, trivia, and other updates.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome. For larger groups or especially busy event days, contact us in advance so we can help you plan your visit.
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Join us in Clifton for lunch, dinner, appetizers, cocktails, happy hour, and late-night food before or after your MetLife Stadium plans.
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