Restaurant Reviews
Great cocktails, memorable appetizers and a beat-heavy soundtrack breathe new life into a pre-pandemic hotspot.
“It’s like going over to someone’s house to eat a meal.”
Sit at the bar and watch the chef expertly prepare your meal—or take it to the nearby lake and enjoy lunch with a view.
The menu boasts supersized portions meant for sharing.
Plus, your canine companions are welcome.
Desserts were the initial draw, but the expanded breakfast and lunch menu is prepared with the same freshness and creativity.
Lakehurst Spot Offers Smorgasbord of Sushi, German Haus Specialties, American Classics
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August 29, 2023
Plus, watch your favorite sports teams on the large TVs.
The industrial-style eatery offers something for everyone.
"My main inspiration is New Jersey," chef Bruce Johnson says of his wide-ranging menu.
The folks behind this family-run eatery worked on perfecting their barbecue recipes for years before launching.
Morris County Spot Serves Up Burgers, Fries and Some of the Best Hot Dogs Around
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August 11, 2023
This casual, cash-only eatery—open March through November—has been around for more than two decades.
Nami Nori was started by three friends who worked at America's only three-star Michelin sushi spot. Their goal: a fun, affordable place with top-notch ingredients.
Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co. is one of the few restaurants open on Sundays in Ocean Grove.
Whether you go for breakfast, lunch or dinner, be sure to get the crumb cake.
With much of the catch flown in daily from Japan, "the only fresher way to eat fish is on the boat," says Shumi's David Seo.
The Italian restaurant–slash–sports bar boasts great food, an upbeat vibe and a friendly waitstaff.
Yes, there's a dress code—but the food, drink and service are anything but stuffy.
The cozy-chic eatery, inside a Victorian house, offers breakfast, lunch and baked goods—including, of course, plenty of pie.
Mercato Tomato Pie in Newark features brick-oven pizza, salads, pastas and other Italian classics, plus a full bar.
From Brussels sprouts with coconut to Drums of Heaven wings, the modern Indian food takes you to new places but anchors you in engaging flavors.