Restaurant Reviews

Steakhouse 85

February 2, 2012

Steakhouse 85, with its handsome decor, offers not only steak, but seriously good seafood.

Silk Road

February 1, 2012

Silk Road in Warren was designed to replicate the experience of dining in a fine Afghan home.

Esty Street

January 17, 2012

In a setting that evokes a swank supper club from decades past, patrons enjoy food deliciously of the moment.

Ralic’s Steakhouse

January 6, 2012

Most steakhouses are big, über-masculine and have liquor licenses. Ralic's is small (28-seats), has light-wood floors and cream-colored walls and is located in a dry town (Haddonfield). Go figure. Still, Jill P. Capuzzo says Ralic's steaks for the most part would do any steakhouse proud.

Bell & Whistle

January 3, 2012

This casual American bistro takes its name from its location near the town's fire siren and church bell, which follows the local focus of the menu.

Saveur Creole

Quick Bite

January 2, 2012

An intimate bistro with canary yellow walls that remains a hidden gem among restaurant-obsessed Montclair.

709

Quick Bite

January 1, 2012

709 709 Arnold Avenue Point Pleasant Beach 732-295-0709 709pointbeach.com Hours: Sun–Thurs, noon–midnight; Friday and Saturday, noon–2 am. Price: $$ Style:… Read the rest

Drew’s Bayshore Bistro

December 13, 2011

Its new location is more upscale, but the chow at Drew’s Bayshore Bistro is as sassy and down home as ever, and that’s reason to cheer.

Cork

December 6, 2011

Cork, an American restaurant in Westmont, has been through three chefs in the last couple years. But the latest one, Anthony Marini, who came aboard last May, is hitting his stride, writes Adam Erace in his review.

Kubel’s Too

Quick Bite

December 4, 2011

Kubel’s Too 8200 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach Township 609-494-4731, kubels2.com Hours: 11:30-1 am Price: $$ Style: Classic Shore pub… Read the rest

David Todd’s City Tavern

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David Todd’s City Tavern 150 South Street, Morristown 973-993-8066 davidtoddscitytavern.com Hours: Lunch, Mon–Fri, 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner, Mon–Thurs, 5–10 pm,… Read the rest

C View Inn

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C View Inn 1380 Washington Street, Cape May 609-884-4712 Hours: Daily, 11 am–11 pm (midnight on weekends). Price: $$ Style:… Read the rest

Minuteman Family Restaurant

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Minuteman Family Restaurant 990 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Morristown 973-425-9798 Hours: Mon–Fri, 7 am-8 pm; Sat-Sun, 8 am–8 pm. Price: $/$$… Read the rest

La Focaccia

November 28, 2011

The puffy, rosemary-flecked focaccia bread at La Focaccia in Summit is wonderful, Karen Tina Harrison writes. But that isn't all that's worth eating at the restaurant.

Patria

November 17, 2011

After making his name at the original Patria in Manhattan, chef Andrew DiCataldo reinvigorates the new Patria in Rahway.

Chelseas Restaurant and Pub

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November 6, 2011

CHELSEAS RESTAURANT AND PUB 1051 Route 22 East Lebanon; 908-437-0311 Hours: Mon-Sun, 11:30 am-11 pm Price: $$ Style: Casual, family-friendly… Read the rest

Civile É Tornato

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Civile É Tornato 140 Durham Avenue Metuchen civileisback.com, 732-548-7740 Hours: Tues-Sun, 5-10 pm Price: $$ Style: Dark wood floors and… Read the rest

Hamilton’s Grill Room

October 24, 2011

"Diamonds and burlap." That's how Jim Hamilton describes the food of his 23-year-old Lambertville institution, Hamilton's Grill Room. Example? Cowboy steak with bordelaise sauce and crisp onions, courtesy of executive chef Mark Miller, from whose charcoal grill many other good things come as well, write Robin Damstra & Jim Salant.

Rare

October 18, 2011

Rare steakhouse in Little Falls may look a bit like a sports bar, but wander back into the dining room and you are in the realm of terrific aged prime beef.

Luke Palladino’s at Harrah’s

October 10, 2011

Luke Palladino’s Italian-Italian showplace debuts on a big stage.