Restaurant Reviews

Chef Ethan Oh named his restaurant Tenderhill for the foothills of the nearby Cushetunk Mountain and for one of the attributes of his eclectic modern food.
At ITA 101, his BYO in Medford, chef Kevin Maher steers clear of spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parm and the like in order to expose diners to Italian regional specialties.
Spicy, aromatic flounder fillet, a classic dish hard to find on local Szechuan menus, superbly executed here.
Regular visits to his native China convinced Leo Le to turn up the heat and authenticity on China’s most popular and influential cuisine—spicy, potent, complex Szechuan.
A quick-serve juice and burrito bar in Haddonfield’s historic downtown, Animo has earned a following for its healthy, all-natural menu.
Interacting with the warm and gracious staff is one of the pleasures of eating Caribbean specialties at Morgan’s.
The bánh mi sandwiches at Saigon Café in Millburn are the main attraction. But so are the acai bowls, mango pudding and bubble teas.
Visiting Barrow House, a relatively new gastropub in Clifton, we were charmed by the strikingly different looks of the several rooms.
Food at Cellar 335
Jamie Knott, gifted chef of the Saddle River Inn, unleashes his ‘ripped jeans and T-shirt’ side in a hipster boîte that handily outperforms the norm.
Roast pork with extra sharp provolone and garlicky broccoli rabe.
The Criniti family opened Di’Nics in West Collingswood Heights in 1999 to give South Jersey some cheesesteak authenticity.
Pork buns.
Rai Rai Ramen in North Brunswick was closed nearly a year after a fire. When it reopened, its customers returned in force.
Upscale tavern favorites in a spacious, modern dining room.
The Tavern Burger.
The Hills is a new gastropub in Millburn that is proving popular with locals. Our reviewer calls the burger chuck/short rib/brisket burger “great.”
Yokohama Sushi is flanked by ethnic eateries in downtown Somerville. Takeout is a popular option at this casual restaurant serving rolls and hibachi dinners.
In spring and summer, traffic on Route 72 in Manahawkin backs up with cars approaching the causeway to Long Beach Island. The Italian restaurant 72 Degrees provides a respite.
Pan-roasted Ora King salmon with beets, parsnip and bacon dust.
Forming a top-flight team, an accomplished chef and an astute general manager return one of the state's most honored marquees to destination status.
Soft tacos.
At El Guacamole you’ll enjoy the hospitality of the Jacobo family as well as their authentic Mexican food—hearty, delicious and affordable.
After a multi-million dollar renovation, Dock’s Oyster House in AC reopened last year. The 105-year-old seafood establishment is still going strong.
Taphouse 15 is a spacious gastropub bedecked in wood, tile and stone for a rustic yet modern look.
The Manor in West Orange is a leader in high-end weddings, but its lesser known dining room, the Terrace Lounge, turns back the clock in a worthy way.
Duck pozole, a twist on tradition.
A talented team take Mexican traditions on a rollercoaster ride of scintillating flavors in food and drink.