Best Family Style Restaurants in Short Hills

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ClarkMontclairMorristownNewarkParsippanyWestfield

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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8 restaurants available nearby

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A photo of Chef Fredy's Table restaurant

1. Chef Fredy's Table

4.8

Exceptional(2185)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Morristown

Booked 7 times today

At Chef Fredy’s Table you’ll experience the food and service of a fine dining restaurant with just enough touch of casual.From the moment you step through our doors, the titillating aroma drifting from our kitchen will seduce you towards a seat at one of our tables. The methodically designed interior that surrounds you will add the memorable touch to any special occasion be it a first date, rehearsal dinner, or 50th anniversary.For years Chef Fredy’s Table has received spectacular reviews by prestigious publications like The New York Times, The Star Ledger, The Daily Record, and NJ Monthly. With the cool silverware brushing at your fingertips, that favorite bottle of wine you’ve been hiding in your cellar and our unique flavors within your grasp, all you have to do is dig in and enjoy. Our staff will ensure your experience with us goes even better than expected because when you’re at Chef Fredy’s Table, you’re family.

2. Fornos of Spain

4.7

Exceptional(1968)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Newark

Booked 38 times today

Welcome to Fornos of Spain Restaurant located on the Iron Bound in Newark, NJ. Fornos of Spain has been bestowed numerous awards and proclaimed by various national magazines as a "must" when dining out in New Jersey. Our award winning Spanish cuisine is prepared with the freshest seafood of Spain. Our extensive wine cellars offer over 450 aged and vintage wines and has the rarest collections of Spanish wines in the United States.

A photo of Spice Bazaar - Modern Indian Dining restaurant

3. Spice Bazaar - Modern Indian Dining

4.9

Exceptional(469)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Westfield

Booked 2 times today

Spice Bazaar- Modern Indian Dining is pushing the culinary envelope to a more modern interpretation of Indian Cuisine. Join us in this dining experience where one has the comfort of dining with our signature dishes along with new explorations in Modern Indian Dining.Spice Bazaar is BYO and offers a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Our outdoor area is weather permitting and walk in only.

4. Portofino's

4.7

Exceptional(602)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Morristown

Booked 8 times today

Portofino’s has been serving the community of Morristown for more than 30 years, providing a welcoming eatery for family and friends to get together. At Portofino’s, diners will find a variety of Italian fare with a special focus on seafood. Some of the popular options on the menu include grilled salmon, risotto pescatore, stuffed flounder, shrimp scampi, spinach ravioli and penne alla vodka. The restaurant also offers an assortment of sandwiches including sausage, peppers and onions, meatball parmigiana and chicken parmigiana, to name a few. Portofino’s can provide onsite and offsite catering as well for those who are holding an event.

5. Lagar Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(55)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Portuguese • Clark

Booked 11 times today

Located in the heart of Union Township, NJ, Lagar Restaurant has always been a staple in the community, serving traditional Portuguese cuisine and Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy a selection of heavenly seafood and fresh fish dishes, as well as the delicious steaks, poultry and pork dishes. Our focus is to provide you with excellent service and to make delicious dishes using only the freshest ingredients. We also offer daily lunch and dinner specials, happy hour, live entertainment, wine tasting dinners and more... Our restaurant has two different party/dining rooms, sports bar, large outdoor patio enclosed and heated.Make your reservations today!

6. Uncle Momo

4.6

Exceptional(213)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Lebanese • Montclair

Known with its delicious dishes and unique ambiance, Uncle Momo is serving a fusion of French and Lebanese cuisine in a chic atmosphere that makes you feel as you’ve been transported to a bistro in Paris.Famous with its brunch menu that includes Tunisian Eggs, scrumptious French Toast and gluten free Quinoa Crepe, Uncle Momo offers many more delicious specialties such as Lamb Tajines, Ouzi, Moussaka and fresh oven baked pita.Experience the fusion of Lebanese, moroccan and french cuisine by heading to Uncle Momo.* We are a BYOB establishment.

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7. Spice Route Melange

4.1

Excellent(131)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Parsippany

Booked 1 time today

Spice up your taste buds with an exotic culinary journey at Spice Route Melange - where every dish is meticulously crafted with authentic spices and ingredients, taking you on a flavorful voyage to the exotic land of India, right in the heart of Parsippany.Conveniently located on Smith Road, the restaurant can be easily reached from Routes 80, 287, 46 and 10.We are a BYOB restaurant so please feel free to bring to your beverage to enjoy with your meal.

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8. Marjan Fine Persian Grill

4.9

Exceptional(448)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Persian • Morristown

Booked 4 times today

Marjan Fine Persian Grill provides authentic Persian cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere that makes it popular with those in Morristown, New Jersey. Each season a special deal is offered in addition to the lunch and dinner menu. With both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu items, everyone can find something they�ll love.For lunch, a popular choice at Marjan Fine Persian Grill is one of the wraps, including kubideh, kuku, chicken and olivieah, each with the choice of tahini or yogurt sauce. An ideal beginning for dinner is the combination appetizer platter which allows patrons to choose three of the seven available appetizers, such as hummus, kuku (Persian style frittata), dolmeh and mast-o-moosir. Kabobs and stews are the main events on the entr�e menu at Marjan Fine Persian Grill.

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Art
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
What a gem! Everything was excellent: food, portion size, service, ambience. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood corner of Morristown, and BYOB too.
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Portofino'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Morristown
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4.7
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discriminator
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
The appetizers and main course was rated very good by the 4 of us. The dessert was average. The prices were higher than expected by 10-20%.
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Chef Fredy's TablePrice: Moderate• American• Morristown
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4.8
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Charlene
New York City •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Lunch was delicious! I ordered the Chicken Vindaloo which was medium spicy! I love spicy and this didn’t disappoint. Our server was very pleasant and efficient. Will definitely be returning!
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Spice Bazaar - Modern Indian DiningPrice: Moderate• Indian• Westfield
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4.9
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Yocasta
1 review
5.0
Dined on Jul 8, 2025
Excellent food ambiance and amazing customer service.
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Fornos of SpainPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Newark
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4.7
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FridaVIP
New York City •31 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 29, 2025
Room is too noisy with loud noise from TV which broadcast soccer game. I asked to turn it down a little bit but the manager said no. He said people are watching despite only 3 tables including us ion the room
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Lagar RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Portuguese• Clark
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4.2

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