Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in New Jersey

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

Bryne BYOB

4.9

4.9 (306)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Cape May

About the restaurant

Bryne BYOB is located adjacent to the Cape May Bridge at South Jersey Marina. Vice President of the Kara Restaurant Group, Owner George Brannon and Chef Joe Mathis have curated a coastal-inspired menu with fresh local ingredients. Our uniquely compiled brunch and dinner menus in accompaniment of dining on the bay ensure an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

Bryne BYOB is the newest restaurant to the Kara Restaurant Group family; which also includes George's Place-(Cape May, Cape May Court House, Wildwood Crest, Rio Grande) Shamone, The YB, Vintage, Petunia, Michael Kara Catering, Venturini Events, Kara Produce and Restaurant Punk.

There will be a $20 per person fee for brunch and a $45 per person fee for dinner for any cancelations made the same day as reservation or a no-show.

Please note we are unable to accommodate children under 10 after 5pm.

Top review

BenVIP

Dined on May 24, 2025

One of the best meals we have had in along time. The service was great and the pace in the food was perfect!

Andres Restaurant

5.0

5 (143)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Sparta

About the restaurant

Andre’ & Tracey deWaal invite you take the trip, it’s a beautiful drive- through the mountains and trees-out to the lake. To our little piece of heaven. Warm, welcoming staff, amazingly creative cuisine made only with the finest ingredients. Our ever evolving menu changes WEEKLY and reflects the best the seasons have to offer.
Andre's is a BYO and also offers a nice selection of ALBA Vineyards Wines and an amazing N/A Beverage list.

Come, Enjoy, Relax

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Josh

Dined 4 days ago

The food and service at Andre's are both wonderful. The outside space just tops it off if you can eat out there.

Peppino’s Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (15)

$30 and under

Italian

Marlboro

About the restaurant

We believe great ingredients are the foundation of a pleasurable dining experience. We use Faicco's Sausage of Brooklyn, wild-caught seafood (shrimp, cod, salmon) and other high-quality ingredients such as cold-pressed Californian extra virgin olive oil. Our dough is crafted in the Neapolitan tradition, fermented, and then proofed for 24 hours.

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Amy

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing Italian food! Best I’ve had in this area !

That Supper Club

5.0

5 (321)

$50 and over

Italian

Park Ridge

About the restaurant

Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey at our exclusive supper club in Park Ridge, NJ, where the visionary Executive Chef Nicolas Pescatore and his bold, innovative techniques to craft culinary masterpieces. Chef Pescatore creates a dynamic six-course Michelin-style tasting menu that elegantly fuses Italian, Japanese, and American influences. Nicolas's meticulous attention to detail and creative approach, combined with daring fusion of French precision and Southeast Asian flavors, elevate each dish to an extraordinary level. Freshly made pasta, farm-to-table ingredients, and cutting-edge techniques merge in this ever-evolving works of culinary art that change every three weeks. This $85 per person, BYOB dinner promises a captivating and unforgettable dining experience. Join us to witness the seamless collaboration and harmonious artistry of culinary master at work.

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barbara

Dined on May 30, 2025

Food is amazing , presentation is well planned with execution. Changing menu monthly. It’s a great night to sit back with friends or family enjoy incredible food and great atmosphere . Tommy and his wife couldn’t be more welcoming highly recommend.

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Popular dish

PASTA

Experience

Six course Eccentric Italian tasting

Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford

5.0

5 (836)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Cranford

About the restaurant

A Garlic Lovers Paradise
Established In 1996
A unique casual bistro featuring an eclectic menu that is complimented by the wonderful herb - GARLIC.
From the moment your seated you'll enjoy fresh rustic italian bread, served with our garlic rose dip and fresh warm garlic bulbs.
A relaxed casual atmosphere, paired with delicious food made from the finest, freshest, quality ingredients and attentive service makes for a great dining experience.
A full bar is available featuring the best sangria and martinis.
Garlic Rose is available for lunch, dinner, catering & private parties.
We are even VAMPIRE FRIENDLY for non garlic lovers. Items can be prepared with no garlic.
Come visit the Garlic Rose and enjoy yourself.

“Follow your nose to the Garlic Rose.”

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EricVIP

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

A great neighborhood gem. Food is always delicious. Great service.

Mission Spirits

5.0

5 (207)

$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.

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Helen

Dined 6 days ago

Always an exceptional experience! My daughter from Brooklyn, NJ adores it!

RISTORANTE IL MONELLO

4.8

4.8 (88)

$30 and under

Italian

Peapack-Gladstone

About the restaurant

Our authentic Italian in Peapack, NJ is prepared by a world-class chef, trained in the traditions of classic Abruzzese cooks. Martino Asagjeka cooks from the heart and takes pleasure in crafting every meal to the very highest standards. He has been a chef for more than three decades, working in some of the finest restaurants and steakhouses in the region, including high-end venues in New York City.

Chef Asagjeka puts the quality of food and the integrity of traditional preparation above all else. He cooks everything to-order using only the best in locally-sourced, fresh ingredients. From making pasta by hand to plating and presentation, everything is as much art as it is cuisine with chef Asagjeka in our kitchen!

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DonVIP

Dined on May 25, 2025

From start to finish, Martino always goes above and beyond! The food is always the star of the show - We split several appetizers, Meatballs, Salad, Eggplant, Burrata, and Rice Balls - each as equally fantastic! Main's were cooked to perfection and bountiful.

Seoul Bistro

5.0

5 (11)

$30 and under

Korean

Montclair

About the restaurant

Seoul Bistro
Authentic Korean flavors to Korean street food, modern vibes. Experience the taste of Seoul: where tradition meets innovation with rice, banchan (side dishes), and more! Located on Bloomfield Ave in Montclair NJ

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Mark

Dined on May 31, 2025

Ambiance, service, and most importantly the food is awesome! Will definitely be back again to try the other dishes. By far one of the best restaurant’s in Montclair!

Stella A Kitchen and Bar

4.9

4.9 (560)

$30 and under

American

Lakewood

About the restaurant

Casual fine dining in an eclectic atmosphere, serving dinner Wednesday-Saturday.
Booking special events on Sunday and Monday evenings and luncheons everyday.
Stella will be closed from Jan 1- Feb 4 2025. We look forward to seeing you Feb 5!

Top review

SeanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Perfect in every way - amazing food and excellent service!

The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House

4.9

4.9 (5)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Manahawkin

About the restaurant

The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House in Manahawkin, New Jersey is known for its premium Angus steaks, hand-shucked oysters, great drinks and lively atmosphere. The full raw bar is available to please all fresh seafood lovers, including an oyster selection with impressive offerings from both coasts. Appetizers range from wing brushed wings & blackened filet mignon tips, to roasted oysters & crispy calamari with lemon, jalapenos, and chimichurri aioli.

For mains at The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House, you can choose from a variety of different cuts of premium Angus steak and several house made sauces. You can also try our Seafood Pot with toasted garlic bread, Open Face Meatloaf with creamed spinach spread on texas toast, or any of our 1/2 lb. burgers and sandwiches are also on offer. Whether you like your food on the hoof or seafood is your passion, you'll enjoy the fare at The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House.

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Louis

Dined on May 25, 2025

Was very good, great wings, and the steak was awesome, we had the filet mignon

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