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1. Fiorino
4.8
Exceptional(1906)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Summit
Booked 25 times today
A taste of Tuscany in downtown summit!!! The expertly prepared food at Fiorino is based on classic dishes of the Tuscany region. The atmosphere is relaxed-upscale, energetic, and friendly.
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2. Benihana - Short Hills, NJ
3.6
Very Good(2665)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Short Hills
Booked 40 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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3. McLoone's Boathouse
4.0
Excellent(3826)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Orange
Booked 49 times today
Located within the South Mountain Recreation Complex, McLoone's Boathouse sits on the banks of the reservoir, showcasing spectacular views to our customers. The offerings range from fresh seafood to hand-cut steaks, as well as pastas, burgers, salads & homemade desserts.We also host Private & Semi-Private Events as we have banquet coordinators on site.
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4. Nero's Grille
4.7
Exceptional(741)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Livingston
Booked 22 times today
Now celebrating its 55th year, Nero's Grille continues to be one of north-Jersey's most popular dining scenes. We combine the highest quality, freshest ingredients with a comfortable, familiar atmosphere and service that makes you feel like one of the family. Nero's has become the area's place to see and be seen. Three separate dining rooms, and outdoor patio dining as climate permits, provide a warm, unpretentious intimacy in which to enjoy our high-quality, moderately-priced American and Italian fare, while the large bar area buzzes with the energy of friends gathering over a favorite martini or a glass of wine from Nero's award-winning list. Private rooms are also available, and our banquet staff is noted for making special events 'extra special.' After four decades, the entire Nero's family continues to take enormous pride in offering our guests, new and old, a gracious welcome, a terrific meal, and our sincere appreciation.
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5. Fin Raw Bar - Summit
4.7
Exceptional(821)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Summit
Booked 23 times today
Currently open for outdoor and limited indoor seating, takeout or delivery. Lunch 12-3pm Tues - Fri, Dinner 5 - 9pm Tues - Thurs, 5-10 Fri and Sat, 4-9pm SunCall or check our instagram (fin_summit) for details.Quick note: Please make sure when making a reservation that you choose regular/standard if you want indoor seating and choose outdoor for Maple Street seating. Notes in your reservation are not guaranteed to be honored (Standard/Regular seating with a note requesting Outdoor seating) if we are completely booked at time of reservation. If outdoor seating is not an available option when you are making a reservation, it is probably due to the outside being completely booked. As always, please call the restaurant if you have any issues. Fresh Seafood and Raw Bar located in the heart of Summit. We highlight seasonally conscious dishes and weekend long Sushi specials. BYOB
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6. Gregorio's
4.7
Exceptional(381)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Chatham
Booked 15 times today
Gregorio’s, a Chatham NJ restaurants offers excellent Italian Mediterranean cuisine. Of all restaurants in Chatham New Jersey, Gregorio’s incorporates a healthy Mediterranean diet into our classic Italian cuisine. Using the freshest ingredients, with a drizzle of our delicious olive oil, the expert chefs at Gregorio’s have created one of the Chatham New Jersey restaurants for the ages. Visit Gregorio’s, one of the leading restaurants in Chatham and let our flavorful dishes cleanse your palate. Experience one of the best restaurants in Chatham NJ, experience Gregorio’s!
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7. La Pergola BYOB
4.7
Exceptional(1702)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Millburn
Booked 19 times today
Indoor and Outdoor dinning . BYOB *Outdoor dinning weather permitted.Nestled in the heart of Millburn, walking distance from Paper Mill Playhouse, La Pergola has curated a delightful outdoor garden dining experience in addition to our signature indoor space. Now whether you prefer to dine surrounded by the lush, flower-filled beauty of nature or in the candlelit elegance of our chic interior, we look forward to serving you the region's best Northern Italian cuisine in style! Please specify your choice with your reservation.To access the outdoor dinning go around to the back of Fidelity Bank. Follow LA PERGOLA GARDEN signs. Bring along your favorite bottle of wine or champagne. LA PERGOLA IS BYOB Open 7Days Lunch and Dinner: 11:30 am to 10pmOrders to go is Pick Up before 6pm!
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8. THAVMA Mediterranean Grill
4.7
Exceptional(708)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Livingston
Booked 16 times today
Drawing from across the Mediterranean with strong Greek influence, THAVMA specializes in fresh Seafood, Kabobs, and specialty dishes. Past Winner - Best BYO, Best Ethnic Restaurant. THAVMA Mediterranean Grill centrally located in the Livingston Town Center offers the very best of the Mediterranean by combining Greek and Middle Eastern Specialties to create an unforgettable dining experience. All preparations and cooking are done daily on the premises to give our patrons the freshest seafood and grilled meat selections.
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9. Panevino Ristorante
4.4
Awesome(969)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Livingston
Booked 11 times today
Panevino comes from the Italian words “pane e vino”, bread and wine, the essentials of life. Our working herb garden, rustic décor, wood-burning pizza oven, and a beautiful outdoor patio are just part of what makes Panevino a special place to eat. Caputo flour imported from Italy, San Marzano tomatoes, handmade fior di latte mozzarella, and water from a local spring just like the ones in Italy's Campania region make our pizza as authentic and delicious as the pies found in Naples. Our Livingston restaurant also offers savory pastas (and gluten free pasta!), fresh seafood, delicious salads, sensational antipasti and pizza delivery. Our two outdoor bocce ball courts are also a great way to have fun in the sun! Serving the area for 30 years, we are proud to be known as one of the best Italian restaurants in NJ.
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10. Mezza Livingston
4.4
Awesome(668)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Livingston
Booked 8 times today
Mezza Mediterranean in Livingston, NJ prepares authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a modern touch, and our philosophy is to use the freshest ingredients at the right time to present the most incredible menu possible to our guests. We import our pita bread, and our hummus is like nothing you have ever tried here in the States, made fresh to order. Some local favorites on our menu include our Skirt Steak, Whole Grilled Bronzino, Lamb Shank & Short Rib Pappardelle, we are BYOB. We look forward to serving you the best, fresh Mediterranean lunch and dinner around in a gorgeous casual setting!

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