Restaurant Reviews

TAPHOUSE GRILLE 344 French Hill Road, Wayne 973-832-4141 taphousenj.com Hours: Sun-Wed, 11:30 am–10:30 pm; Thurs–Fri, 11:30 am–midnight; Sat, 1 pm–midnight… Read the rest

Red Horse Cafe 1211 Route 31, Lebanon 908-238-9604; redhorsecafe.net Hours: Mon-Fri, 5 am–7 pm; Sat–Sun, 6 am–3 pm Price: $… Read the rest

Harry’s Oyster Bar

March 29, 2012

The setting of Harry's Oyster Bar at Bally's Park Place in Atlantic City is inviting—there is an outside section surrounded by lawn facing the Boardwalk. The pedigree is fine—it's owned by the family that owns Dock's Oyster House and the Knife and Fork Inn. The food and service, Adam Erace says in his review, may be coming together after a rough start.

The Blue Pig Tavern

March 22, 2012

The Blue Pig Tavern is located in one of Cape May's leading landmarks, the renovated 1879 Congress Hall Hotel. Its food is New American and it gets a lot of its produce from its own nearby farm. Adam Erace reviews.

Daryl

March 13, 2012

Zod Arifai, wizard of Montclair’s Blu and Next Door, revives and reinvents a proud New Brunswick marquee.

Adara

March 5, 2012

Sea-wind foam, porcini "soil" and neon-hued gels are part of what Tre Ghoshal, chef/owner of Adara in Montclair, calls "postmodern dining," sometimes known as molecular gastronomy. "It can and should be be witty, provocative sleight of hand," writes Pat Tanner in her review. Does Adara meet that standard? Read her and find out.

Red Eye Cafe 94 Walnut Street Montclair 973-509-3663; drinkredeyes.com Hours: Mon, 7 am–5 pm; Tues–Fri, 7 am–11 pm; Sat, 9… Read the rest

Blue Morel

February 24, 2012

The former Copeland in the Westin Governor Morris Hotel is now Blue Morel. New executive chef Kevin Takafuji has introduced an eclectic menu including New American cuisine as well as sushi. Karen Tina Harrison reviews.

Ursino

February 13, 2012

On the campus of Kean University, a bold and beautiful restaurant bids for high honors.

Quaker Steak and Lube 1036 Cedar Bridge Avenue, Brick 732-255-5823 Hours: Sun–Thurs, 11 am to 1 am; Fri and Sat,… Read the rest

Chimney Rock Inn

Quick Bite

February 5, 2012

Chimney Rock Inn 800 North Thompson Avenue, Bridgewater 732-469-4600, chimneyrockinn.com Hours: Sun–Wed, 11:30 am–10 pm; Thur–Sat, 11:30 am–11 pm Price:… Read the rest

Artisan’s Brewery and Italian Grill 1171 Hooper Ave. Toms River 732-244-7566, artisanstomsriver.com Hours: Mon–Sat, 11:30 am to 10 pm; Sunday,… Read the rest

MacKenzie’s Grille & Ale House 84 East Main Street, Mendham 973-543-0025 Hours: Tues-Sat, 11:30 am–10 pm; Sun, 1-9 pm Price:… Read the rest

Steakhouse 85

February 2, 2012

Steakhouse 85, with its handsome decor, offers not only steak, but seriously good seafood.

Silk Road

February 1, 2012

Silk Road in Warren was designed to replicate the experience of dining in a fine Afghan home.

Esty Street

January 17, 2012

In a setting that evokes a swank supper club from decades past, patrons enjoy food deliciously of the moment.

Ralic’s Steakhouse

January 6, 2012

Most steakhouses are big, über-masculine and have liquor licenses. Ralic's is small (28-seats), has light-wood floors and cream-colored walls and is located in a dry town (Haddonfield). Go figure. Still, Jill P. Capuzzo says Ralic's steaks for the most part would do any steakhouse proud.

Bell & Whistle

January 3, 2012

This casual American bistro takes its name from its location near the town's fire siren and church bell, which follows the local focus of the menu.

Saveur Creole

Quick Bite

January 2, 2012

An intimate bistro with canary yellow walls that remains a hidden gem among restaurant-obsessed Montclair.

709

Quick Bite

January 1, 2012

709 709 Arnold Avenue Point Pleasant Beach 732-295-0709 709pointbeach.com Hours: Sun–Thurs, noon–midnight; Friday and Saturday, noon–2 am. Price: $$ Style:… Read the rest