An organic eatery and juice bar with the vibe of a coffee house.

A modern and elegant seafood establishment nestled in the upscale Riverside Square Mall.

Chef Todd Villani fills Terre à Terre (French for “down to earth”) with ethereal delights.

This restaurant's traditional Japanese decor and extensive sushi selection make it a perfect date spot.

With so many menu choices at this Italian joint, you can't go wrong!

A zen-cool hangout with a spicy, Indian inspired vegetarian menu and teas from across the globe.

This bistro brings a friendly, casual vibe to tony Palmer Square, and it's personal pizzas and other Italian fare are sure to delight customers of all ages.

Sakura Bana serves such superb sushi that its devotees gladly wait on line on weekends, accept tables with paper placemats and service that can be forgetful.

Amuse resembles a bistro in its comfy, cheerful setting and its relaxed, unfussy service. But its expert execution of classic dishes make this spot something special.

Toni's Treats & Eats in Malaga (near Vineland, in Gloucester County) makes its own ice cream in 51 flavors. Build your own parfaits or create a custom ice cream sandwich. First have lunch—15 grilled-cheese sandwiches, about 15 hot dog concoctions.

High style, a river view and Peter Larsen’s food give Edgewater dining a new edge.

The more casual off-shoot of Estia in Philadelphia, this South Jersey spot is teeming with traditional Greek treats.

A twist on the traditional steak house, LP Steak adopts a down-market hipster style while also paying careful attention to their seafood, sides and starters.

Asbury Park’s hippest restaurant creators take you on an enchanting culinary ride.

This cafe is a favorite hangout with wooden tables and chairs and a large, diner-like menu.

The dark wood paneling, linoleum floors and dim, yellowish lights suggest a 1960s basement where The Godfather would feel right at home.

An upscale, pub-like spot, this South Orange watering hole serves sophisticated bar food.

Behind the restaurant’s unimposing façade, Trenton’s business and political haymakers rub elbows in a fine-dining atmosphere that can be clubby by day and romantic by night.

A Newark restaurant steps from NJPAC, this hybrid Japanese and Korean restaurant boasts fresh fish and a lively bar scene.

Originally offering a small but ambitious New American menu, Yellow Plum has since expanded to include more familiar, price-friendly dishes.