Who says that you have to venture into the city for a top-notch steakhouse experience? Northwest Bergen has its share of fine dining as well. RP Prime Steakhouse in Mahwah has long been a favorite location, and there’s twice the flavor to go around, because the restaurant has just opened its second location in Fair Lawn.
Taking over the location of the former River Palm Terrace on Route 4, RP Prime is dishing up prime steaks, seafood, and other superb menu offerings in its new home. It’s a moment for owners Patriot Gjonbalaj and Frank Gashi to look back with pride and forward to the future with excitement.
“It has big potential,” said Patriot Gjonbalaj about the restaurant’s new location. “Being on a main drag is nice, closer to the city and the highways.”
That big potential is backed up by big flavor at RP Prime, where Gjonbalaj reports that they strive to offer a wide variety of options so that everyone can have the experience they want, even outside of steakhouse classics. “We wanted to give people more options when you come here, so that it’s not just steak,” he said. “ People like different things. We specialize in prime aged meat, but we try to change up the specials and work with a seasonal menu.”
The RP Prime menu is certainly packed with an array of options, including a raw bar, modern classics like porcini ravioli and chicken Milanese, and much more. Both the Fair Lawn and Mahwah locations have space for special events such as weddings and parties as well. The team is even planning to add sushi to the menu soon with top sushi chefs from New York, proving that staying classic still gives you plenty to look forward to.
Gjonbalaj spoke with pride about his restaurants and the quality they deliver. “It’s all about quality,” he said. “We always take feedback seriously, and if the cut and seasoning is perfect, and it’s crispy and charred on top, that’s what makes a steak the best.”
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