Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in New Jersey

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Updated May 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!

Stella Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (936)

$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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Belinda

Dined 4 days ago

The flavors of the food is so very good and we enjoyed everything we ordered. The halibut with crabmeat is Consistently delicious

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The Station at Mountain Lakes

4.9

4.9 (1075)

$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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Linda M.

Dined 2 days ago

Great spot! Food and ambiance were wonderful!

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon Gorgonzola

d'jeet

4.9

4.9 (398)

$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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philVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious. Dumpling which were a special were excellent.we both had chicken parm which was generous. Finished it off with ice cream. I have to give special thanks to our waiter pedro who was great. Enjoyed the evening

Poached Pear Bistro

4.9

4.9 (3989)

$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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Trish

Dined 6 days ago

Always consistent - great food and excellent service.

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Popular dish

Poached Pear Salad

Popular dish

Apple Cider Brined Pork Chop

Popular dish

Duck Confit Raviolis

Tisha's

4.9

4.9 (8090)

$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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DeborahVIP

Dined 2 days ago

One of our favorite restaurants in Cape May. Excellent food and attentive waitstaff. Outdoor is lovely when the weather allows! Be sure to make a reservation to guarantee a preferred timeslot.

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New England Clam Chowder

The Circle

4.9

4.9 (777)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Sparta

About the restaurant

Contemporary American Restaurant located in Fredon, New Jersey

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JanetVIP

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Lovely dinner. Great food and service. Very loud people at nearby table was unavoidable. We will return!

Cree Wine Company

4.9

4.9 (79)

$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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RobinVIP

Dined 7 days ago

This place is probably one of the best foodie and wine place in the area. The food is simply fantastic. And the wine selection outstanding. We enjoy sitting fireside in the lounge.

Northridge at Woolverton Inn

4.9

4.9 (133)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Stockton

About the restaurant

Northridge Restaurant, nestled within the picturesque Woolverton Inn, offers an elevated dining experience that seamlessly blends Fine Dining with warm, inviting hospitality. Set against the backdrop of the scenic Delaware River Valley countryside, the restaurant is a haven for food enthusiasts and those in search of a memorable evening.

Executive Chef, Lance Knowling, has created a menu that is a celebration of seasonal ingredients, emphasizing locally sourced produce, meats, and seafood. It blends his Kansas City heritage with his classical French training and extensive experience running some of Manhattan's most influential restaurants. Main course choices may include Tender Braised Beef Short Ribs with soft polenta, roasted carrot and shallot, and a blackberry red wine reduction or a pan-seared duck breast with a cherry reduction.

Whether a special occasion, romantic dinner, or simply looking to enjoy fine cuisine, Northridge promises a memorable evening out. BYOB

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ANDREA

Dined 4 days ago

Visited Northridge for Mother's Day Lunch: Amazing service, ambiance, food. Special thought and accommodation for a family of 6, including a toddler and a baby.

ONE 53

4.8

4.8 (2621)

$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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Joanne

Dined 6 days ago

A great time at the annual rose’ tasting. The vendors are super friendly and informative. Dinner afterwards was excellent. Sat at the bar which is always a fun time. My flat iron steak was cooked to perfection. Thank you!

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4.8

4.8 (2083)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bedminster

About the restaurant

The Pluckemin Inn features contemporary American cuisine, with a "World Class" wine list of over a thousand labels featuring New World, European, Domestic, Grand Cru, Premier Cru and rare vintages. The Pluckemin Inn has a full bar and private dining rooms in a reconstructed Federalist-styled setting.

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Bob

Dined 1 day ago

This place has chef's who know how to prepare seafood! Fish dishes were fabulous, perfectly cooked and beautifully plated with attractive and delightful settings, seasonal and delicate.

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Experience

Pluckemin Inn 20th Anniversary Cocktail Party

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