Restaurant Reviews

A pastrami sandwich and fixings at Harold’s Deli in Edison
The menu boasts supersized portions meant for sharing.
Plus, your canine companions are welcome.
Plant-based sandwich at How Delish HD in West Orange
Desserts were the initial draw, but the expanded breakfast and lunch menu is prepared with the same freshness and creativity.
A photo of fried peirogies on a plate
Plus, watch your favorite sports teams on the large TVs.
Assorted dishes at Stateside Tap & Tavern in Somerset
The industrial-style eatery offers something for everyone.
The Kurobuta pork chop at Agricola in Morristown
"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.
A burger and fries at Dover Grill in Dover
This casual, cash-only eatery—open March through November—has been around for more than two decades.
Assorted temaki rolls at Nami Nori in Montclair.
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.
The Raffaella pizza at Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co. inn Ocean Grove
Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co. is one of the few restaurants open on Sundays in Ocean Grove.
Sesame-studded, rare Ahi tuna slices piled with Asian slaw and sriracha-lime aioli are served on a fresh brioche bun at Wally's in Surf City
Whether you go for breakfast, lunch or dinner, be sure to get the crumb cake.
The lobster roll at Shumi
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.
Panini at Trattoria MV
The Italian restaurant–slash–sports bar boasts great food, an upbeat vibe and a friendly waitstaff.
Halibut à la Don Pino at Ristorante Lucca in Bordentown
Yes, there's a dress code—but the food, drink and service are anything but stuffy.
A pie at Pie Lady Café in Moorestown
The cozy-chic eatery, inside a Victorian house, offers breakfast, lunch and baked goods—including, of course, plenty of pie.
A thin-crust cheese pizza at Mercato Tomato Pie in Newark
Mercato Tomato Pie in Newark features brick-oven pizza, salads, pastas and other Italian classics, plus a full bar.
Assorted dishes at IndeBlue in Cherry Hill
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.
Skewers of shrimp and veggies at MudHen Brewing Company in Wildwood
MudHen Brewing Company lures hungry and thirsty visitors all year long.
The subterranean dining room at Madame in Jersey City
Putting a modern spin on its beloved predecessor, the Hudson County hotspot draws on downtown NYC's late-night dining scene of decades past.
The Warsaw Skillet at Blue Café in Basking Ridge features two sunnyside up eggs, local Pulaski kielbasa, sautéed onion, grape tomato, chives and breakfast potatoes.
Blue Café is a bustling brunch spot with tasty food and a lively vibe.