Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in New Jersey

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in New Jersey? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Canal House Station

5.0

5 (369)

$50 and over

American

Frenchtown

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

BarbaraVIP

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

It is extraordinary to find well prepared food today. CHS prepares well sourced food exquisitely. The atmosphere is warm and comforting. The service is attentive and not intrusive. The generosity of Melissa and Christopher is palpable. I always leave with a smile on my face and a pleasantly full tum.

Beach Plum Farm Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (60)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Cape May

About the restaurant

Immerse yourself in the beauty and fresh flavors of Beach Plum Farm’s Farm-to-Table Dinner Series. These dinners are a celebration of Beach Plum Farm’s seasonal harvest, featuring our farm raised meats, organic produce, and garden herbs. Dine under the stars, or in our festive hoop house, depending on the weather.

Please note that our Farm Dinners are best enjoyed by those age 21 and up.

All dinners are BYOB.

Top review

Francine

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

This was a magical evening. Setting is beautiful, food is lovingly prepared and presented by a friendly, attentive, professional staff. Couldn’t have asked for a better birthday experience.

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Experience

Love in Bloom Farm to Table Dinner.

Giorgio's Ristorante - South Orange

4.9

4.9 (490)

$31 to $50

Italian

South Orange

About the restaurant

Giorgio's of South Orange has always been one of the landmarks in the area. Specializing in fine Italian cuisine and catering, we have a wide range of signature soups, salads and of course, our special, main-course, all-time favorite items.

Top review

Sheryl

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful space, delicious food, quality service. Will be back

Mission Spirits

4.9

4.9 (200)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Millville

About the restaurant

Mission Spirits is an artisan, small-batch spirits distillery. We produce & bottle hand crafted spirits made from our proprietary fermentation, distillation and aging processes. Using a practice we call 'technique blending', we modify and employ a variety of different techniques, new and old, to create original flavors. We take bold risks and learn from trial & error - all in the name of good spirits. Join us in drinking our successes and let our spirits elevate yours for whatever Mission you may be on.

Top review

kelly

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Great experience! Only 1 star on food as I don't think they are allowed and the review made me pick something. Excellent drinks, Excellent atmosphere!

Deccan Spice - Edison

4.8

4.8 (216)

$31 to $50

Indian

Iselin

About the restaurant

Deccan Spice in Edison NJ

For any questions please call 732-902-2888 You can also order pickup & delivery via the options below.

Indian Cuisine comprising of north and south dishes.
Noteworthy wine list created by a board of Sommeliers.
Drink list created by several masterful mixologists.

Dress Code: To be able to provide an immersive & impeccable dining experience to all our patrons, we practice a Business Casual Dress Code for all those wishing to dine with us. This helps us in our endeavor to provide the finest NYC style dining experience right here in New Jersey.

Top review

KRISHNA KISHORE

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

We went in for our New Year’s Day lunch along with a bunch of friends .. went it super hungry and came out overstuffed thanks to the delicious food .. Everything right from the moment we entered till we left was amazing. Kudos to the Kitchen staff,Service Staff and the management.. Keep up the good work. Cheers

Ladds Tavern

4.5

4.5 (17)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Peapack-Gladstone

About the restaurant

Ladd’s Tavern is our culinary center point at Pendry Natirar, where a classic, all-day menu evokes the best of countryside cooking and camaraderie adjacent to the Great Room, featuring cocktails, light bites and afternoon tea.

Top review

KarenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

My husband and I ate at Ladd's Tavern for brunch on January 18. It was lovely. Great food, great service and great ambiance.

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Experience

Afternoon Tea at The Great Room

Experience

Valentine's Day

Artemio’s Prime & Proper

5.0

5 (692)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ringwood

About the restaurant

Artemio’s Prime & Proper is a fine dinning restaurant located in Ringwood, New Jersey. Artemio’s is recognized for its dedication to maintaining the highest international standards for culinary excellence.
The seasonal menu inspired by the finest USDA Prime & Dry Aged meats, fresh seafood, Organic fruits and vegetables and finished with daily Chef’s specials .
The wine collection includes a range of both boutique and familiar food-friendly wines from around the world.
The comfortably elegant dining room provides a warm and relaxing setting, fitting for both a neighborhood favorite and a connoisseur’ s destination.
Artemio’s Restaurant will make your experience
one to remember.

Top review

Joseph

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Another excellent meal at Artemios! Started with lobster bisque and fried calamari that were perfectly prepared! Lamb chops were tremendous, and service was exceptional!

618

4.9

4.9 (7026)

$30 and under

American

Freehold

About the restaurant

Top 1% of restaurants in the world
Ranked #32 most romantic restaurants in the United States
*Reservation times are not guaranteed. As a high-volume restaurant we will do our best to accommodate you as close to that time as possible

The 618 experience doesn't have to end after dessert. Bring a piece of 618 home with you or send it to family & friends. We offer an array of our signature items such as an Espresso Martini Candle, Decanter sets or the most comfortable sweatshirt you'll ever own!

*** https://www.618nj.com/618athome ***

Top review

rosalieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great Experience and a great server to augment our evening,

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Short Rib Ravioli Appetizer

KRIOS

4.9

4.9 (20)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Bloomingdale

About the restaurant

## KRIOS: Where Modern Mediterranean Cuisine Meets Rustic Charm

Step into KRIOS and be transported to a world of culinary delights. Our restaurant in Bloomingdale, NJ, offers a unique dining experience that blends modern Mediterranean cuisine with a rustic, inviting atmosphere.

**Savor the Flavors:**

Our menu features a tantalizing array of dishes crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. From wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas to succulent seafood and mouthwatering steaks, each bite is a testament to our commitment to quality and flavor.

**Immerse Yourself in the Ambiance:**

The warm, inviting ambiance of KRIOS sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. Unique bar, soft lighting, and comfortable seating create a space that is both elegant and relaxed. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner for two or a lively gathering with friends, our atmosphere will enhance your dining experience.

**More Than Just a Meal:**
**Come Discover KRIOS:**

Top review

Frank

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and service. A proper restaurant. Desserts made in house. Thought I was in Europe 😝.

The Gables

4.7

4.7 (2348)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Long Beach Island

About the restaurant

The Gables offers exclusively a 3-course pre-fixe menu starting at 125 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.

Top review

Stephanie

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

We had a wonderful dinner for my husband’s birthday. Excellent service and the food was exquisite.

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Grilled Pork Chop

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