Port of Call
If you're looking for a laid-back spot to enjoy a great meal in Hackensack, NJ, look no further than Port of Call Restaurant. Located at 450 Hackensack Ave, this charming restaurant offers a cozy, casual atmosphere that’s perfect for everything from a quick bite to a relaxed gathering with friends and family.
With its moderate noise level and inviting vibe, Port of Call is an excellent choice whether you’re out for a casual lunch, dinner, or just a weekend hangout. It has a welcoming environment that’s great for groups, making it an ideal destination for everything from birthday celebrations to casual meet-ups. The outdoor seating area adds an extra layer of charm, especially when the weather’s nice—perfect for those sunny days when you just want to enjoy a meal al fresco.
For families, Port of Call is a hit with kids. The casual setting means there’s no need to worry about keeping things too quiet, and the kid-friendly menu ensures that even the pickiest eaters will find something they love. Whether you're enjoying seafood, a delicious burger, or something on the lighter side, there's something for everyone here.
The restaurant strikes a great balance between being lively and laid-back, so whether you're looking to catch up with friends over drinks or have a family dinner without the stress, Port of Call fits the bill. The vibe is just right—moderate noise, plenty of seating options, and a menu packed with delicious choices.
So, next time you're near Hackensack, make sure to swing by Port of Call for a relaxed, fun dining experience!
Reviews
Food selection is bountiful! The service excellent for a buffet and the setting typical buffet seating. Good is mixed bag but the ones I like are good. Sushi is acceptable which is a plus. Carving station could be better. Seafood is ok but I am not a fan of seafood. Hot food good but could be a tad warmer. Overall better than most. Service is better than most but we are known which is key to dinning experience. Ambiance typical buffet but nice. Nothing bad nothing great but one of the better buffets I have been to.
Food was very good for a buffet. Nothing blew me away but nothing was awful either. I have to say that sushi was fresh and I'd say it was better than most ayce sushi places in the area. Our waiter was very quick to make sure our iced teas were never empty and old plates were cleared from table quickly. It's a byob so that's nice as well. The place itself is fairly large and they can def handle parties small to large. I'm not in the mood for buffets often but if I am this is the one I'd go to for sure.
Finally decided to have weekend dinner here after passing by it a several times. This place has a wild variety of food to choose from. I thought the sashimi and sushi were pretty fresh. The cooked food was good too. The dessert was super cute which was served in small shot glasses. The host was super nice. She chatted with pretty much everyone who came to this place. I would probably go back again and try the weekday lunch for a cheaper price.
Port of Call has a wide range of cuisine, maybe too much so when kielbasa appears. There are fewer Chinese classics than you might expect but more sushi, with highlights including the masago, Mountain Roll and Dynamite Roll. Possibly the best part is the dessert. I liked the panna cotta but couldn't delve more deeply on last visit as I was too close to missing the last train of the night (it was still light out but I'll review NJT separately).
Stop reading this review and go try the large assortment of delicious and savory items offered at this all you can handle restaurant. They offer many types of sushi, classic rolls, hand rolls, sushi sandwiches, cocktail shrimp, crabs( they are fully cooked and chilled and offer a hot steamed version too), an international bar with fettuccine alfredo, seafood paella, a meat carving bar, build your own udon station, so many things to count before you even get to the ice cream and chocolate fondu area. There is an open area if you are doing a party and there is also private party rooms if you are looking for a gathering. Their contact Yule help setup a surprise party and a very hard to please crowd each found something they loved here. I've been here for middle of the week lunch and weekend dinner and all times everything's been freshly made. This is our go to AYCE in the area.