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The 50 Best Restaurants in New Jersey

The Garden State’s dining scene has it all—from incredible Italian food to amazing Asian fare, French cuisine and more.

20 Restaurants We Love at the Jersey Shore

What’s summer at the Shore without lots of great food?

Mussels and fries at River Pointe Inn in Rumson, NJ

French-Inspired River Pointe Inn Delivers Sophisticated Dining in Rumson

Thoughtfully conceived cuisine, brought to life by a Michelin-starred chef, meets a warm European ambience.

The latke at Judy & Harry's in Asbury Park, NJ

Judy & Harry’s Nails the Most Unorthodox Menu in Asbury Park

Matzo balls meet mozz at this inventive Shore spot from James Beard-nominated restaurateurs David Viana and Neilly Robinson.

Chef Ryan DePersio holds up a fistful of pasta outside his restaurant Battello in Jersey City, NJ, with the Manhattan skyline behind him

Chef Ryan DePersio Is Bringing the Heat to NJ’s Restaurant Scene

With two of the state’s hottest restaurants under his belt and a new one on the way, Ryan DePersio is one of New Jersey’s most celebrated chefs.

Group of happy young people having dinner in the restaurant

Readers Choose Their Favorite NJ Restaurants of 2026

Did your local favorites make the list?

Illustration of woman in kitchen with an overflowing case of zucchini flowers behind her

Oh My Gourd! The Messy, Delicious Joy of Frying Way Too Many Squash Blossoms

It’s not summer until I’ve embarked on Squashapalooza, a marathon cooking session in my Lavallette kitchen.

Hungry Heart: Chef Andre Fowles Dishes on Cooking for Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa

What fuels New Jersey’s first family of rock ‘n’ roll? Bruce likes his burgers plain, his fries extra crispy, and his pastries steeped in nostalgia. Patti adores hot sauce.

The Jersey Shore’s Best Boardwalk Eats

Shore tastes good! These are some of the best bites to be found on Jersey’s seaside promenades.

Food at Lenny’s Main Street Market in Manasquan, NJ

This Manasquan Market Brings Four Beloved Jersey Shore Eateries Under One Roof

Lenny’s Main Street Market has breathed new life into a previously sleepy corner.

Shrimp fritters at Moxie Modern in Long Branch, NJ

Moxie Modern in Long Branch Pairs Elevated American Fare With a Spirited Social Scene

This Jersey Shore spot delivers on both cuisine and atmosphere.

Buffalo octopus at Olea in Spring Lake, NJ

Review: This Is the Shore’s Sexiest New Date-Night Spot

Chef Brandon “Bud” Carter, former head chef of the nearby Butcher’s Block, serves up another triumph.

A table set for two in the garden at Beach Plum Farm in West Cape May, NJ

Beach Plum Farm’s Intimate Summer Dining Series Is Perfect for Date Night

This season, the West Cape May venue’s popular farm-to-table meals are geared toward couples.

Beloved Montclair Bakery and Deli Duo to Close; More Dining News

Serving up the latest happenings on the Garden State food scene every week.

Portrait of Rachel Mansfield of Short Hills, NJ

How Short Hills Mom Rachel Mansfield Built a Massive Food Brand for Busy Families

Mansfield launched a kids’ snack-food line earlier this year and has a new cookbook, More, Please!, coming out this summer.

Montclair pastry chef Leonardo Argoti Rubio

Montclair Pastry Chef Detained While on Vacation; More Dining News

Plus: Two Jersey pizzerias recognized by a prestigious Italian guide, Millington Station Cafe closes its doors, and more.

Aaron and Julie Wagner of the Bagel Shop in Cape May

From Farm to Bagel: How This Cape May Couple Is Raising the Bar for Breakfast

The Bagel Shop in Cape May is fostering a community that cares about good food and where it comes from.

Exterior of Village Green Restaurant in Ridgewood, NJ

Ridgewood’s Beloved Village Green Restaurant to Close; More Dining News

Plus: A Greek seafood spot has replaced Guerriero Gelato in Montclair, while Atomic Wings is bringing its halal-certified chicken wings to six NJ locations.

The actors playing Maria and Tony in the Paper Mill Playhouse's "West Side Story" on a "date" at the theater's new Carriage House restaurant

Paper Mill Playhouse Unveils $8.5M Renovation of Carriage House Restaurant

The restaurant—offering multi-course prix-fixe dinners themed to match the play or musical onstage that day—is now open to the general public, not just theatergoers.

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