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Char|Q
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Very Expensive
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Kosher
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5
(162)
Fine Dining kosher restaurant in Lakewood New Jersey
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Uncle Tanks Kitchen and Bar
Price: Moderate
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Pub
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4.9
(44)
We're finally open! After an extensive remodel, Chef Tank is ready to feed the Somerset community! Burgers, Wings, Sandwiches, Fancy Fries, homage desserts and a full bar. Join us for lunch or dinner. Come watch the games here and have a great meal with friends. Classic Americana pub fare and a friendly staff will make your visit excellent.
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Luca's Ristorante of Somerset
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.9
(1023)
If you are seeking not just a great meal, but a great dining experience, you need look no further than Luca’s Ristorante Somerset. Tucked away on Rt. 27 between Princeton and New Brunswick, Luca’s Somerset is an oasis of authentic regional Italian cuisine. Offering modern adaptations of traditional dishes from Ischia, here you can enjoy hand-cut ravioli stuffed with Chef Andrea’s latest mouth-watering combinations, a selection of fish entrees so fresh that they evoke the Mediterranean Sea, or a filet of such quality that it is paralleled only by the accoutrement that accompany it. Our dining room décor is uniquely Ischitana, and goes to show that here at Luca’s Somerset, we understand that the difference is in the details. When you are done with it all, take in the cozy setting with a delicious dessert made from scratch, and the perfect cup of locally micro-roasted espresso or cappuccino. So please, be our guest.
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Blue Bottle Cafe
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.9
(1371)
We are open for takeout and on-site dining Wednesday through Saturday.
With seasonally inspired menus featuring local produce, hormone/antibiotic-free meats and sustainable fish and seafood, the Blue Bottle Café will delight even the most discerning diners. Chef-Owner Aaron Philipson is known for his bold flavors, pristine sauces, and thoughtful combinations of delectable ingredients. Gnocchi and Seafood are definitely fan favorites! Comprised of three intimate dining rooms, the restaurant is perfect for casual get-togethers, business lunches and dinners and other private events. Book weekends early for preferred seating times!
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Naoki Sushi
Price: Very Expensive
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Sushi
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4.9
(24)
Opening Oct 19, 2023
Step into the enchanting world of Omakase, where your dining experience is entrusted to the masterful hands of Executive Chef Naoki Tashiro. Nestled within our intimate 8-seat counter, you'll witness Chef Naoki's culinary wizardry unfold before your eyes. Savor a divine 7-course Omakase dinner, featuring exquisite creations such as delicate egg custard with snow crab and succulent Wagyu beef steak, expertly seared on a lava stone. Our dedication to authenticity goes beyond the menu. Immerse yourself in a thoughtfully designed interior, meticulously crafted by renowned Japanese architects Katsunori Takeuchi and Hiromi Tsuruta. Every detail seamlessly blends together to create an ambiance as enchanting as the cuisine itself.
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Canal House Station
Price: Very Expensive
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American
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4.8
(307)
Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton—the women behind Canal House Station—are cooks, writers, and artists. In 2007 they founded Canal House, which includes a publishing venture and a culinary, photography, and design studio. Their cookbook "Canal House Cooks Every Day" received a James Beard Award in 2012.
In 2019, Christopher and Melissa opened Canal House Station, a hidden gem tucked into an elegantly restored 1870s train station on the banks of the Delaware River in Milford, NJ. Their idiosyncratic, modern American cuisine is inspired by local ingredients that are ripe and in season in Hunterdon and Bucks County. They are two women, cooking together, and sharing their love of gathering people around the table to eat good food. They have been nominated twice for a James Beard Foundation “Best Chef: Mid Atlantic” award.
Canal House Station offers "Sunday Dinner" every Sunday. It is available for Private & Corporate Events, and Celebratory Gatherings throughout the year.
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da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(670)
The idea of master chef Filippo Russo is to bring the Italian culture of gastronomy to Somerville, New Jersey. Through his philosophy, Da Filippo's Ristorante is recognized by European patrons spanning as far east as Japan and Singapore. With his profound knowledge in the culinary field Filippo Russo is able to present a level of authenticity through his dishes, replicating his mother's recipes as...well as the environment Filippo was exposed to in Sicily.
Over the years Da Filippo's Ristorante received numerous reviews from the New York Times, New Jersey Monthly Magazine and Zagat survey, The Star-Ledger and The American Academy of Restaurant and Hospitality Sciences. The most honorable recognition presentated to Filippo Russo is the Luigi Veronelli Award of Northern American fine Italian dining and Ignazio Miceli from Regaleali Winery Sicily. When guests arrive at Da Filippo Ristorante they are welcomed with European hospitality while finding themselves in a rustic ambiance
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618
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.9
(4920)
#1 rated restaurant in Freehold NJ. A modern rustic restaurant, bar and banquet facility in Freehold, NJ. We are proud to offer a menu that reflects seasonal availability with a creative style that appeals to a variety of palates.
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Elements Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive
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American
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4.9
(1969)
Executive Chef Scott Anderson chose the name "elements" for the restaurant because he is passionate about sourcing fresh, local, organic ingredients and sustainably raised meats and seafood. He wants the very elements of your meal to play a major role in the taste of it. Then he and his team work to reveal the complementary flavor dimensions inherent in the elements by skillfully combining them—often in edgy new ways. Restaurant menus change constantly here, making this the dinner restaurant that is excitingly different every time you return.
If you're a foodie, you want to know where—and how--your food grew. It's fascinating, it's a good health practice and it provides extra pleasure from everyday experiences, like a meal with friends. elements is the American restaurant serving local steak and seafood, but with global influences in seasoning and cooking methods. A true culinary adventure!
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21A on Broadway
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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American
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4.9
(109)
Hello, Salve, Hola, Bonjour, Olá,
Alex and I started our first business, Bella's Pizzeria in 1996, in partnership with my dad, Mario.
After 25 years, we have decided to take our experience and open a new, fine-dining restaurant located in the heart of downtown Long Branch at 202 Broadway.
We began this journey in October 2020 with an idea which then became a dream and it has finally become a reality: American cuisine with a Mediterranean fusion.
We look forward to serving you.
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Jasper Stone Italian Steakhouse
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(309)
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The Dining Room - Molly Pitcher Inn
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.7
(1093)
The Molly Pitcher Inn prides itself not only in its fine dining menu but also its service and atmosphere. It is an ideal setting for that special occasion or just an elegant dining experience. Under the crystal chandeliers of our Dining Room, we serve some the most tantalizing cuisine in all of New Jersey. Our panoramic windows provide a truly breathtaking vista. No matter what season or time of day, the quiet stillness of the Navesink River envelops all who dine here.
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Janina Bistro
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.7
(93)
Janina Bistro is a BYOB restaurant located in Lebanon NJ. We offer unique Italian Mediterranean fusion dishes, including homemade pastas, steaks, chops, fish and other seafood dishes.
Our superb fusion of Italian and Mediterranean food brings our customers a diverse and exciting menu. Our menu features the traditional and authentic specialties of Old Italy, blended with innovative and inspired dishes rich with pasta, fresh seafood and choice meats.
Our menu is like no other. Offering unique daily specials, we constantly feature new items so each time you choose to dine with us, we give you a greater variety of selections to help broaden your Mediterranean horizons.
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Portuguese Fisherman
Price: Moderate
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Portuguese
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4.7
(1128)
Established in 1976, We are one of the oldest Portuguese and Spanish restaurants on the east coast. Attentive service, delicious authentic food, generous portions and refreshing sangria—these are the hallmarks of the Fisherman. Since our opening in 1976 we have consistently upheld the traditions of fine Portuguese and Spanish dining in central New Jersey.
A variety of fresh seafood and fish, as well as organic meats, all made with the finest ingredients available, await you at our tables. Our seasonal menu and daily specials include delectable dishes prepared to satisfy many tastes.
We invite you to visit us in the historic town of South River, New Jersey.
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Tally Ho Restaurant
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.7
(221)
The Tally-Ho Restaurant in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, is a popular place for nightlife and great food. We are locally owned and operated and have been a part of our community since 1995. Our dinner menu, which includes both American cuisine and Northern Italian cuisine, features pasta, seafood, and steaks. For lunch, we offer pasta, soups, sandwiches, and salads. We are open seven days a week, including many major holidays. We also offer special events and catering.

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Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in New Jersey - Central is Canal House Station

The best vegan restaurants in New Jersey - Central are Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture, 618 and MonAlyssa

The best vegetarian restaurants in New Jersey - Central are Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture, Mediterra and Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

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