The results of our 29th Annual Jersey Choice Restaurant Poll were tabulated by PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Florham Park. The winner in each region received the most votes in its category (in some cases there were ties). Editorial discretion was used when votes were cast for restaurants that in our judgment belong in another category. We have also added our critics’ picks. All readers who submitted a ballot became eligible to win dinner for two in our random drawing. This year’s winner is Mike Norworth of Upper Saddle River. He will receive a gift certificate to Blu in Montclair, the Best of the Best poll winner in the North region.
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Key:
North
Central
South
Critics choice
Best of the Best
Blu, Montclair
Nicholas, Red Bank
Il Mulino, Atlantic City
Best New Restaurant
Pizza Vita, Summit
Daryl, New Brunswick, Toms River
Dosa Grill, North Brunswick
Next Door, Montclair
American
Blu, Montclair
Nicholas, Red Bank
Atlantic Bar & Grill, Seaside Park
Black Eyed Susans, Harvey Cedars
Highlawn Pavilion, West Orange
Serenade, Chatham
Washington Inn, Cape May
Bakery
Calandra’s Bakery, Fairfield
Sugarush, Red Bank
Mueller’s, Bay Head
Balthazar, Englewood
Flaky Tart, Atlantic Highlands
Gina’s, Montclair
Bang for the Buck
Bona Vita Osteria, Summit
Trinity and the Pope, Asbury Park
10th Ave Burrito, Belmar
Artisan’s Brewery, Toms River
Dosa Grill, North Brunswick
Next Door, Montclair
Bar Scene
Egan & Sons, Montclair
Bar N, Red Bank
View, Cape May
Watermark, Asbury Park
Pilsener Haus, Hoboken
Tomatoe’s, Margate
Barbecue
Texas Smoke Barbeque, Rockaway
Big Ed’s, Matawan
Hickory Hog, Point Pleasant
Christine’s, Shamong
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Newark
The Wood Pit, Montclair
Beer Selection
Egan & Sons, Montclair
Basil T’s, Red Bank
Artisan’s Brewery, Toms River
Mohawk House, Sparta
Mussel Bar (Revel), Atlantic City
Breakfast
Raymond’s, Montclair
Turning Point, Little Silver, Long Branch
George’s, Cape May
Mariner’s Cove, Brielle
Hannah G’s, Ventnor
Brew Pub
Trap Rock, Berkeley Heights
Basil T’s, Red Bank
Artisan’s Brewery, Toms River
Long Valley Pub, Long Valley
Triumph, Princeton
Brunch
Pizza Vita, Summit
Molly Pitcher Inn, Red Bank
Mad Batter, Cape May
Elements, Princeton
Rats, Hamilton
Thirty Acres, Jersey City
Burger
Next Door, Montclair
Bobby’s Burger Palace, Eatontown
Frankie’s Bar and Grill,
Point Pleasant Beach
Rocky Hill Inn, Rocky Hill
Stage Left, New Brunswick
Caribbean/Southern
Cuban Pete’s, Montclair
Martino’s, Somerville
410 Bank Street, Cape May
Drew’s Bayshore Bistro, Keyport
Melange@Haddonfield, Haddonfield
Caterer
Market Basket, Franklin Lakes
Culinary Creations, Hillsborough
Joe Leone, Point Pleasant Beach
Chain Restaurant
Bonefish Grill
Cheesecake Factory
Houlihan’s
Chipotle
Smashburger
Cheesesteak
Piccolo’s, Hoboken
Main Street Cheesesteak, Belmar
Midway Steakhouse, Seaside
Beyond the Pita, Montclair
Hoagie Haven, Princeton
Chinese
Hunan Taste, Denville
Crown Palace, Middletown
Cape Orient, Cape May
Chengdu 1, Cedar Grove
Chengdu 23, Wayne
Fortune Cookies, Bridgewater
Coffee/Tea Bar (non-chain)
Rock ’n’ Joe, Cranford
America’s Cup Coffee, Asbury Park
Cool Beans, Toms River
Infini-T, Princeton
Desserts
Bona Vita Osteria, Summit
Mara’s Cafe & Bakery, Denville
Nicholas, Red Bank
Labrador Lounge, Normandy Beach
Deli, Kosher-Style
Millburn Deli, Millburn
Harold’s New York Deli, Edison
Wolfie’s, Toms River
Hobby’s Newark
Deli, Italian-Style
Calandra’s Deli, Caldwell
DeMarco’s, Aberdeen
Joe Leone’s, Point Pleasant Beach
Lisa’s, Hoboken
Nicolo’s, Montclair
Severino Pasta, Westmont
Diner
Tick Tock, Clifton
Skylark, Edison
Cross Mill, Lakewood
Paula’s Family Restaurant, Cinnaminson
Rio Grande, Rio Grande
Summit, Summit
Vincentown, Vincentown
French
Chez Catherine, Westfield
Nicholas, Red Bank
410 Bank Street, Cape May
A Toute Heure, Cranford
Dream Cuisine, Cherry Hill
Greek
Varka, Ramsey
Niko’s Trapezi, Long Branch
George’s, Cape May
Stamna, Bloomfield
Hot Dog
Rutt’s Hut, Clifton
Max’s, Long Branch
HotDog Tommy’s, Cape May
Captain Paul’s Firehouse, Lawrenceville
Hot Dog Johnny’s, Buttzville
Pilsener Haus, Hoboken
Ice Cream
Denville Dairy, Denville
Thomas Sweet, New Brunswick
Hoffman’s, Point Pleasant Beach
Bent Spoon, Princeton
Holsten’s, Bloomfield
Nasto’s, Newark
Nelly Bly’s, Riverton
Torico, Jersey City
Indian
Raagini, Mountainside
Neelam, Middletown
Monsoon, Mt. Laurel
Khyber Grill, South Plainfield
Mehndi, Morristown
IndeBlue, Collingswood
Italian
Bona Vita Osteria, Summit
Catherine Lombardi, New Brunswick
Frescos, Cape May
Girasole, Atlantic City
Il Capriccio, Whippany
Osteria Giotto, Montclair
Undici, Rumson
Japanese
Taka Sushi, Summit
Shumi, Somerville
Izakaya, Atlantic City
Sagami, Collingswood
Latin American
Sabor, Edgewater
Patria, Rahway
Cubacàn, Asbury Park
Costanera, Montclair
Lunch
Il Vecchio Café, Caldwell
Elements, Princeton
Artisan’s Brewery, Toms River
Boulevard Five72, Kenilworth
Il Capriccio, Whippany
Mercer Street Charcoal Grill, Hightstown
Mexican
Tinga, Montclair
Juanito’s, Red Bank
Cinco de Mayo, Toms River
El Tule, Lambertville
La Esperanza, Lindenwold
Middle Eastern/Turkish
Toros, Clifton, New Milford, Paterson
Silk Road, Warren
Norma’s, Cherry Hill
Efes, New Brunswick
Samdan, Cresskill
Pizza
Pizza Vita, Summit
Pete & Elda’s, Neptune
Brother’s, Cape May
Ralph’s, Nutley
Santillo’s, Elizabeth
Star Tavern, Orange
Romantic
Highlawn Pavillion, West Orange
Nicholas, Red Bank
Peter Shields Inn, Cape May
Anton’s at the Swan, Lambertville
Seafood
Blu, Montclair
Klein’s, Belmar
Lobster House, Cape May
Fin Raw Bar, Montclair
Soup/Salad/Sandwich
Summit Cheese Shop, Summit
Brennan’s, Rumson
The Depot Market, Cape May
Southeast Asian/Thai
Thai Chef, Montclair
Origin, Somerville, Morristown, Basking Ridge
Buddakan, Atlantic City
Topaz Thai, Belleville
Spanish/Portuguese/Tapas
Fornos of Spain, Newark
Bistro Olé, Asbury Park
Europa South, Point Pleasant
Steak
Roots, Summit
Brennen’s, Neptune
Bobby Flay, Atlantic City
American Cut, Atlantic City
Rare, Little Falls
Vegetarian
Veggie Heaven, Denville
Nicholas, Middletown
Green Cuisine, Stone Harbor
Kaya’s Kitchen, Belmar
Wine List
Park & Orchard, East Rutherford
Nicholas, Red Bank
Washington Inn, Cape May
Bernards Inn, Bernardsville
Restaurant Latour, Hardystonick
709, Point Pleasant