Restaurant Reviews

A seafood pasta dish at the GOAT by David Burke in Union Beach
On Route 36 in Union Beach, one of Jersey's hottest celebrity chefs puts an Italian accent on fun, relatable food.
Tacos at at Uno Más in Allendale
Uno Más whips up Mexican appetizers fit for sharing, fun spins on weekend brunch, churros and more.
The spicy Tan Tan ramen at 7 Doors Down Ramen Co.
7 Doors Down Ramen Co. in Bloomfield blends Peruvian ingredients with Japanese techniques.
The colorfully lit dining room at Hell's Kitchen in Atlantic City
The celebrity chef's restaurant Hell’s Kitchen turned out to be much better than expected, albeit exorbitantly priced.
The chicken and waffle dish at CAFÉ Seventy-Two in Ewing
Options at this Ewing eatery include inventive eggs Benedicts, hearty bowls and sweet treats such as cannoli French toast.
Lobster roll at the Atlantic in Point Pleasant
Seafood reigns at this charming spot in Point Pleasant Beach.
The osso buco di maile (pork shank) and a glass of red wine at Vidalia in Lawrenceville
Salvatore Scarlata is just as devoted to his dining room as he is to his kitchen.
Mexican street corn at Taco Cabalito Tequileria in Cape May
The Cape May restaurant/bar is also launching a boutique hotel in 2023.
Taco at MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos
MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Avocado fattoush toast at Bwé Kafe in Jersey City
Bwé Kafe is a family-owned, community-centric coffee shop with a bohemian-farmhouse feel. It has two other Hudson County locations.
Assorted plates, including the fisherman curry, at Indian Masala in Newton
“I’m cooking my mother’s and grandma’s village dishes,” says chef/owner Jamesbond Paramanandan.
A pizza pie topped with sausage and pepperoni at Conte's Pizza and Bar in Princeton
Conte's Pizza and Bar, known for its thin-crusted pizza, is also a fun hangout spot, featuring a full bar and an outdoor bocce court.
Lunch at Fins in Bradley Beach
The casual, surf-themed Shore spot blends dishes from Southern California, Latin America and the tropics.
Eggplant salad at Al-Basha in Paterson
The Crooks Avenue offshoot of the downtown eatery serves fresh and flavorful Palestinian-inspired cuisine.
People eating in Primal's dining room, which overlooks the Cape May beach
The high-end steak house serves prime beef and fresh seafood alongside a panoramic ocean view.
Crab legs and corn at Blue Claw Crab Eatery
The long-running Burlington restaurant sources its crabs daily.
A soft pretzel with several glasses of different beers at Alternate Ending Beer Co. in Aberdeen
Alternate Ending Beer Co. in Aberdeen boasts film references and movie nights alongside classic bar fare and an extensive tap list.
Pizza at Alberto’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Belleville
This Belleville pizzeria serves traditional Argentinian cuisine alongside classic American staples.
Patrons dine in Canal House Station in Milford, in what used to be the train station's waiting room
Old friends Christopher Hersheimer and Melissa Hamilton endow classic American food with fresh appeal.
Burger and fries at Firkin Tavern in Ewing
This Ewing gastropub whips up American staples—plus a few curveballs.