August 2024: Best Restaurants

One unifying force in New Jersey, something that all of us can agree on, is that there are countless great restaurants here. Everyone has a favorite neighborhood pub, sushi spot, pizza place—and the list goes on. That’s one reason our annual Best Restaurants issue is beloved by readers.

Crafting the list is no simple task. Throughout the year, our editors and critics have stepped out to sample dishes, check out hot new spots, and revisit old favorites, culminating in a meeting of the minds to whittle down our list.

In recent years, there had been 30 restaurants on the list, but with so many great places to dine in our state, our editors felt that it was time to increase that number to 40. This year’s list reflects the growing diversity of New Jersey and its variety of cuisines. Several recent openings made the list, too, which shows the vibrancy of our food scene as well as its resurgence since the pandemic.

Enjoy!