Hackensack · Bergen County, NJ

Live music in Hackensack

Scout analyzed 41 Hackensack places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.

Places analyzed

41

Matches

24

Typical spend

$45

Typical visit

1.3 hr

Scout-verified spots

Bite Food & Coffee Co

Food & Drink

Bite Food & Coffee Co

Bite Food & Coffee Co is a good spot for a casual breakfast or lunch, expecting to spend about an hour and $10-25 per person. It pairs well with a morning of errands or a relaxed weekend meal.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Wonder Hackensack

Food & Drink

Wonder Hackensack

Wonder Hackensack is a casual dining spot suitable for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $20-$40 per person for a simple meal.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Chit Chat Diner

Food & Drink

Chit Chat Diner

Chit Chat Diner is a classic 24/7 diner suitable for a quick, casual meal at any time. It's a reliable spot for a breakfast, lunch, or late-night bite, costing around $15-35 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
PHUHROO @Hackensack | Vietnamese restaurant, pho, Korean fusion restaurant, Asian foods

Food & Drink

PHUHROO @Hackensack | Vietnamese restaurant, pho, Korean fusion restaurant, Asian foods

PHUHROO offers a Vietnamese and Korean fusion meal, suitable for a casual lunch or dinner lasting about an hour. Expect to spend $15-30 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Milton A. Votee Park

Outdoors

Milton A. Votee Park

Milton A. Votee Park is suitable for a casual outdoor excursion, offering walking trails and a playground for families. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and incur no cost, making it a good complement to a local meal or other activity.

OutdoorsSportsAnimals
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
True Food Kitchen

Food & Drink

True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen is a good spot for a healthy meal with a casual ambiance, suitable for lunch or dinner. Expect to spend $25-$50 per person for a main and a drink, and allow about 75 minutes for your visit.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$25–$50 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Dahnert's Lake County Park

Outdoors

Dahnert's Lake County Park

This park is suitable for a free family outing or a solo walk, offering play structures and walking paths around a pond. Expect to spend about an hour enjoying the outdoor space.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
690 Park Restaurant Bar & Lounge

Food & Drink

690 Park Restaurant Bar & Lounge

This is a good spot for an evening meal and drinks, potentially followed by or combined with dancing. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and about $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsWellness
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Houston's

Food & Drink

Houston's

Houston's in Riverside Square is a solid choice for a casual upscale dinner or lunch, often paired with shopping at the mall. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for an hour and a half meal.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
El Alazan Bar Restaurant

Food & Drink

El Alazan Bar Restaurant

El Alazan is a lively Mexican restaurant and bar, good for an evening meal and drinks that can extend into karaoke or night club fun. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here, with costs around $25-$50 per person for food and a couple of drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Tikka Shack Indian Grub

Food & Drink

Tikka Shack Indian Grub

Tikka Shack is a casual Indian restaurant suitable for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend about an hour and $20-40 per person, making it a good stop for dinner before or after an activity in Hackensack.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Choripan Rodizio

Food & Drink

Choripan Rodizio

This Argentinian restaurant is good for a casual meal, offering flame-grilled meats in a relaxed cafe setting. Expect to spend 75-90 minutes and $20-$40 per person for a main course and a drink.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
JINYA Ramen Bar - Hackensack

Food & Drink

JINYA Ramen Bar - Hackensack

JINYA Ramen Bar is a casual spot for a quick and satisfying meal, perfect for lunch or a laid-back dinner. Expect to spend about an hour and $20-40 per person for ramen and drinks.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Blaze on Fire Restaurant & Grill

Food & Drink

Blaze on Fire Restaurant & Grill

Blaze on Fire is a Peruvian restaurant suitable for a casual meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-$40 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Maggiano's Little Italy

Food & Drink

Maggiano's Little Italy

Maggiano's is suitable for a 1.5-hour dinner, often paired with a mall visit or movie. Expect to spend $40-80 per person for a sit-down meal with drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$40–$80 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Foschini Park

Outdoors

Foschini Park

Foschini Park is best for families to catch a local baseball game or let kids play outdoors. It's a free, low-key outing, often pairing well with a picnic or a nearby casual meal, lasting 1.5-3 hours.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Capon's Chophouse

Food & Drink

Capon's Chophouse

Capon's Chophouse is suited for a formal evening meal, likely as a standalone event for an anniversary or special date night. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and upwards of $100-250 per person.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$100–$250 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Noches de Colombia Hackensack

Nightlife

Noches de Colombia Hackensack

This Colombian restaurant is a good spot for a casual family meal or a relaxed date, offering food and possibly live music. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for a 1-1.5 hour visit.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$15–$40 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Forte Ristorante

Food & Drink

Forte Ristorante

Forte Ristorante is suitable for a dinner outing, particularly for special occasions or date nights, often featuring live piano music. Plan for a 1.5 to 2-hour visit with a per-person cost of $50-$100.

FoodLive musicRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Bogota Press Cafe

Food & Drink

Bogota Press Cafe

This coffee shop is a good spot for a quick stop to grab a drink and a bite, perhaps before starting errands or as a brief break. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and under $15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Casual Habana Cafe

Nightlife

Casual Habana Cafe

Casual Habana Cafe is a good spot for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch, especially if you're looking for Cuban food. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $20-45 per person, potentially more with drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Tommy Fox's Public House

Nightlife

Tommy Fox's Public House

Tommy Fox's is suitable for a casual evening out with friends or a low-key date, offering bar food and entertainment. Expect to spend $20-$50 per person for drinks and a meal over 1.5 to 2 hours.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Third Floor Pocha & Karaoke (삼층포차 & 노래방)

Koreatown

Third Floor Pocha & Karaoke (삼층포차 & 노래방)

This spot offers Korean food and private karaoke rooms, suitable for a lively evening outing with friends or a fun date. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $50-$100 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Xtreme Energy

Family

Xtreme Energy

Xtreme Energy is an indoor playground best for active kids' outings or birthday parties, typically lasting 2 hours. Expect to spend $20-35 per child.

SportsOutdoorsPlayful
$20–$35 typical2 hr visiteasy parking

What Scout found

  • 29 of the 41 analyzed Hackensack places fit live music.
  • 14% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 52% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Upscale, Scenic, Romantic.

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