Dover Grill in Dover

STYLE

Casual spot with a few barstools lining two walls and several picnic tables with umbrellas on an outdoor patio. This local, family-friendly gem reminds you of all the good things about summertime. 

THE SCOOP 

The staff make you feel like longtime friends. Popular with neighborhood regulars, Dover Grill has been in business more than 20 years. Dover Dairy Maid, its sister shop next door, has been around for over 35 years.

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THE MENU

Affordable mini burgers, Italian sausages and cheese steaks lead the way, plus about 20 specials. Their 100-percent beef hot dogs are some of the best in Morris County. Local favorites include the bacon double cheeseburger, crispy chicken ranch sandwich and french fries. Sides include favorites like onion rings, mozzarella sticks, fried shrimp and fried cheese curds. It’s a fair-food lover’s paradise with these greasy treats! Finish with a hand-spun milkshake or one of the tropical drinks.

HEADS UP

Cash only, dine in or takeout. Open daily, March into November. The picnic tables out front, perfect for sunny days, fill quickly on weekends.

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