Restaurant Reviews

Lobster pasta at Antique Bar & Bakery in Hoboken
Retro films and music—plus a century-old coal oven—inform the ambience at this nostalgia-rich institution.
Grilled Angus steak on a French Cobb salad from Meet Me at Madison's in Montclair.
This eatery was named for the owners’ daughter, and inspired by their love of travel. The menu offers salads, empanadas, sandwiches, pastries and more.
A bowl of drunken noodles from Wokworks in Margate City
The noodle and rice bowls are the stars of the show. Also don't miss the crispy spring rolls, Korean fried wings and house-brewed iced teas.
Eggplant rollatini from La Mezzaluna in Princeton
The menu also offers a heartwarming way to give back to local families in need.
at Park Place Prime in Atlantic City
On the sixth floor of Bally's, AC's third oldest casino, Park Place Prime boasts perfectly cooked steaks, top-notch seafood and refined service.
Burrata toast at Under the Moon in Bordentown
Enjoy home-cooked tapas, entrées and desserts in an eclectic space.
Sliced rib eye steak at Black Sheep Bar & Provisions in Garwood
Hyper-local produce and meats dictate the tweaked-daily menus, while the dining room is dominated by a convivial vibe.
Hot pancakes on a griddle with butter at Elli's Backyard in Red Bank
The menu ranges from red-velvet pancakes to a burger served under a smoked-glass dome.
A platter of barbecue meats with fixings at South Valley BBQ in West Orange
This friendly neighborhood barbecue spot serves brisket, short ribs, smoked sausage and more—plus lots of tasty fixings.
Spaghettoni carbonara at Da Pepo in Montclair
This pocket-size Italian restaurant serves homemade pasta and coveted tiramisu in a uniquely charming atmosphere.
Hash bowl from Hash House in Lamberville
Hash bowls. Hash browns. Hash chips. There's plenty of potato perfection—plus many more creative offerings—at this brunch spot.
Empanadas from Lula's Empanadas
The empanadas at Lula's are cleverly sealed and branded so you know exactly which fillings are inside—from cheese steak to buffalo chicken to curry chickpea.
A combo platter at Manouche & Co. in Bloomfield
From classic savory platters to delectable pastries, the menu at this eatery is bursting with flavor.
Herb-crusted cod at F1rst in Hawthorne
Chef Adam Weiss’s bravura solo debut reinvents bistro favorites with full-throttle flavor and flair.
Gnocchi con burrata, with cherry tomatoes and basil, at Girasole in Atlantic City
Worth the venture outside of AC's restaurant-studded resorts, it lends a sunny Mediterranean approach to classics.
Eggs Benedict with braised short rib from Milkweed Table + Market in Pitman
Brunch items with innovative twists make up the extensive menu at this spot run by two sisters-in-law.
The triple-decker turkey club from Felicia's Kitchen in Little Silver
Felicia herself greets customers, answers the phone and controls the counter transactions.
Chicken tikka pizza at Dhamaal in Montclair
This new restaurant is a feast for the senses.
Pasta with arugula pesto at Finnbar in Frenchtown
This Hunterdon County restaurant has a produce-forward menu that changes daily, as well as a unique charitable component.