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Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in New Jersey

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in New Jersey? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Stella Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (957)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Ventnor City

About the restaurant

Stella is a BYOB offering chef driven quality ingredients in a relaxed casual atmosphere. Owned by father-son team, Nicholas and Vincent LoBianco, Stella Restaurant has earned the reputation of personable service and excellent food over 20 years of being in business. Named Top 100 Restaurants in the United States in 2023, Stella features unique menus in a classy supper club environment.

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Howard

Dined 3 days ago

Great menu and excellenf food and service. Fresh and well prepared, flavorful dishes.

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Veal & Eggplant

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4.8

4.8 (790)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Sparta

About the restaurant

Contemporary American Restaurant located in Fredon, New Jersey

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Geoff

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

This is our third time visiting, first time in Summer. We love it and will continue to return for more.

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The Station at Mountain Lakes

4.8

4.8 (1078)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Mountain Lakes

About the restaurant

The Station at Mountain Lakes is a scratch restaurant featuring fresh seafood, steaks, homemade soups, salads, pasta and a variety of unique entrees created by Executive Chef/owner Bradley Cooper. Owner operated for 14 years, The Station is located in a beautifully restored field stone train station in the heart of Mountain Lakes.

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Adam

Dined 7 days ago

The Station has two very attractive dining rooms with high ceilings and an Old World vibe. The menu is fairly diverse and the service is attentive. The food was good overall and the ahi tuna entree was well prepared. Well made cocktails was an additional positive.

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Filet Mignon Gorgonzola

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Cree Wine Company

4.9

4.9 (96)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Hampton

About the restaurant

Wine Bar & Kitchen offering a curated selection of wines and spirits to enjoy on premise or To Go!

Award Winning Wine Spectator Wine List!

Cree Wine Company offers an impeccable selection of curated wines from around the world, and pairs it all with a beautifully crafted food menu. All of this is presented in a comfortable wine bar & kitchen with a beautiful classroom and event space, designed to bring real wine experiences to life.

Our Wine Bar & Kitchen offers hundreds of wines and spirits by the taste and by the glass. From 4pm until close on weekdays, starting at 12pm on Saturdays, and from 11am on Sundays we have a beautifully crafted menu of entrees and shareable plates to enjoy with your wines. We have over 700 different wines on the wine list, plus over 100 spirits and wines by the glass or flight!

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Gene

Dined 3 days ago

Always enjoy our visits to Cree Wine. Wine pairings with each course are outstanding. Service is always excellent.

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Poached Pear Bistro

4.9

4.9 (4044)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Point Pleasant Beach

About the restaurant

THE POACHED PEAR BISTRO

Located at 816 Arnold Ave in the beautiful shore community of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

The Poached Pear Bistro is a stylish, yet family friendly, BYO contemporary American restaurant featuring excellent food and reasonable prices in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Chef-owner Scott Giordano, formerly executive chef at Whispers in Spring Lake, NJ, and sous chef at the Saddle River Inn in Saddle River, NJ, and his highly professional kitchen and wait staff are committed to providing patrons with a truly pleasing and memorable dining experience.

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Mitchell

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Wonderful food, service, everything was really great!

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Poached Pear Salad

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Apple Cider Brined Pork Chop

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Duck Confit Raviolis

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4.8

4.8 (8226)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cape May

About the restaurant

Let us tantalize your tastebuds and awaken your inner foodie.
Come join us for such delights as Halibut topped with jumbo lump crabmeat or grilled filet Mignon topped with grilled lobster tail finished with béarnaise.
Whatever your choice may be, we promise to make your experience a memorable one.

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JanieneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always a great dinner! Food and service consistently good.

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Seafood Risotto

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Mushroom Risotto

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New England Clam Chowder

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The Dining Room - Molly Pitcher Inn

4.7

4.7 (1300)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Red Bank

About the restaurant

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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laurelVIP

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Skirt Steak salad was fabulous as was the Manhattan clam chowder, Excellent server too!

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4.9

4.9 (407)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Red Bank

About the restaurant

d'jeet: A Culinary Oasis in the Heart of Shrewsbury Discover d'jeet, a culinary haven in Shrewsbury where Chef Casey Pesce showcases his passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients. Our menu evolves with the seasons, featuring vibrant salads with local greens, hearty pastas, and succulent seafood, each dish a celebration of flavor. The inviting ambiance complements the exquisite food, making it the ideal spot for a romantic dinner, a lively gathering with friends, or a solo fine dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just looking for a memorable meal, d'jeet offers a sensory journey. Come experience the magic of Chef Pesce's creations and savor the essence of seasonal cuisine.

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John

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic meal and service was terrific! We all loved the food we chose and our server was very nice.

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4.8

4.8 (2396)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Long Beach Island

About the restaurant

The Gables offers exclusively a 3-course pre-fixe menu starting at 130 per person plus tax & tip. Menu changes weekly. Please note, supplemental charges apply to select menu items.

We offer a lovely selection of red and white wines by the bottle from Bellview Winery.

Wear designer socks when dining at The Gables, our Beach Haven, NJ restaurant. They may well be knocked off by the imaginative seasonal fare at our 2007-08 Zagat rated 26
"Exceptional to Perfection"

This historic Victorian Jersey Shore inn is open nightly for dinner during the summer season, and Thursday through Sunday from Fall to Spring. We also host memorable private parties and weddings in this most romantic of settings.

Prime Parking: Tesla and EV charging stations available for guests upon request.

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Donna

Dined 3 days ago

Friendly, helpful staff… delicious food that are beautifully crafted…gorgeous floral gardens and comfortable seating all complemented our dining experience.

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Orange Cheesecake GF

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Strawberry Salad GF

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Berkshire Pork Chop GF

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4.8

4.8 (2637)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Princeton

About the restaurant

ONE53 is a ninety-nine seat cozy neighborhood restaurant & bar serving New American / Euro Bistro cuisine in a relaxed setting. We combine local hospitality with traditional & contemporary dishes.

Our menu features seasonally changing specials using only the best and freshest seasonal ingredients.

ONE53 features wines from the U.S. and Europe along with a full bar that offers a variety of traditional and specialty hand-crafted cocktails. We're located in Rocky Hill, just minutes from Princeton, NJ.

We've received glowing reviews from The New York Times, The Star Ledger, The Times of Trenton, and NJ Monthly. ONE53 was named 2019's Favorite Restaurant and Favorite Bar by Princeton's premier newspaper Town Topics.

ONE53 was recently named one of the Ten Best Restaurants in Central Jersey by OpenTable

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DianneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Manager Craig was welcoming and personable. Bartender Manny was on top of his game. Server Marilyn was outstanding. The chef prepared beyond exceptional meals: another excellent experience at One53.

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Grilled Caesar Salad

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Chicken Milanese

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