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1. Stone House
4.7
Exceptional(2883)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Warren
Booked 17 times today
A captivating blend of rustic cabin and city chic, Stone House at Stirling Ridge is located on 10 acres in the stunning Watchung Mountains of Warren, NJ. From the distressed steel, glass-enclosed two-story wine tower, and wood-burning fireplace, this artfully designed space sets an elegant yet cozy ambiance.Executive Chef David Drake has created a diverse menu, which focuses on unique combination of farm-fresh ingredients, flavorings and spectacular presentation. Stone House is part of the Landmark portfolio, a collection of distinctive restaurants, event spaces and boutique hotels. We also have our very own farms, one of them located on this property.Countless years of experience have taught us that the wow factor is in the details; from innovative menus and handcrafted cocktails to attentive service, your experience with us will be nothing short of extraordinary.à la carte | al fresco | private dining | events
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2. Ancona Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(367)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Stirling
Made With Love. Simply Delicious.Welcome to Ancona Bistro where you are always greeted with a warm smile and your satisfaction is our top priority. ​We proudly serve fine Northern Italian fare with flair, plus inspired, inventive specials worth a try.​Ancona Bistro is BYOB friendly. Please bring your favorite wine or beer to enjoy.
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3. La Pergola BYOB
4.7
Exceptional(1659)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Millburn
Booked 17 times today
Indoor and Outdoor dinning . BYOB *Outdoor dinning weather permitted.Nestled in the heart of Millburn, walking distance from Paper Mill Playhouse, La Pergola has curated a delightful outdoor garden dining experience in addition to our signature indoor space. Now whether you prefer to dine surrounded by the lush, flower-filled beauty of nature or in the candlelit elegance of our chic interior, we look forward to serving you the region's best Northern Italian cuisine in style! Please specify your choice with your reservation.To access the outdoor dinning go around to the back of Fidelity Bank. Follow LA PERGOLA GARDEN signs. Bring along your favorite bottle of wine or champagne. LA PERGOLA IS BYOB Open 7Days Lunch and Dinner: 11:30 am to 10pmOrders to go is Pick Up before 6pm!
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4. Fiorino
4.8
Exceptional(1876)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Summit
Booked 18 times today
A taste of Tuscany in downtown summit!!! The expertly prepared food at Fiorino is based on classic dishes of the Tuscany region. The atmosphere is relaxed-upscale, energetic, and friendly.
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5. Providence Bar and Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(696)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Summit
Booked 2 times today
Eclectic Cuisine with a newly added full-service bar, the very first bar ever in New Providence, NJ.Named “Top 15 Best Outdoor Dining From Philadelphia to NYC” from OpenTable.Named “One of the Best Outdoor Seatings in NJ” from multiple magazines with overhead heaters and retractable awning.
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6. Moe's Bistro & Bar
4.1
Excellent(222)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Summit
Booked 1 time today
Our food is our passion at Moe’s Bistro & Bar. We always strive to provide our customers with exceptional cuisine and excellent service all in a cozy atmosphere. Enjoy sitting at our beautiful antique bar serving classic cocktails, old and new world wines, locally brewed beer and an extensive Bourbon and Whiskey Collection. Soft piano music every Friday and Saturday night from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
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7. Sweet Waters Steak House
4.8
Exceptional(2012)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Westfield
Booked 27 times today
If you do not see the day/time you are looking for please call 908.317.2599Established in June of 2001, family owned Sweet Waters Steak House has been called the Crown Jewel of Westfield. Serving the highest quality meats and seafood, combined with excellent service, all in a cozy 60 seat atmosphere. Classic cocktails and a boutique wine list complete the adult dining experience.
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8. The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn
4.5
Awesome(1399)
Price: Moderate
• American • Basking Ridge
Booked 21 times today
The Grain House Restaurant is located on the picturesque 10-acre estate of the Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge, NJ. The Grain House structure was originally built as a barn in the 1760’s and was used to store grain for American Revolutionary soldiers. The barn was later moved to its current location and opened as a restaurant in the 1930’s. Today, the Grain House is a renowned restaurant in North/Central New Jersey, with a comfortable, casual ambiance. The restaurant serves innovative, traditional and contemporary interpretations of American cuisine with some added international accents, prepared under the direction of Executive Chef John Benjamin. Delicious homemade desserts complete the menus, which are revised several times a year. Outdoor patio dining and fireside dining are available in season.The restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily, as well as a special breakfast/lunch a la carte menu offered on Saturdays from 11 am to 4pm. Sunday 11am to 3 pm.
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9. Limani Seafood Grill
4.7
Exceptional(3552)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Westfield
Booked 17 times today
Limani Seafood Grill in the beautiful town of Westfield, NJ features the freshest seafood dishes, steaks, rack of lamb, live lobsters from the tank, whole fish and a great raw bar. At Limani its all about the food, not to mention the soothing, eye catching decor. Enjoy a romantic dinner, or a business luncheon, or impress your family and friends every time you visit us. Plate presentation, freshness, combined with friendly professional service will impress you and your guests with every visit. Bring your favorite wine and enjoy the best seafood around. If planning a party or a special event call us for a customized menu and we will help plan your on or off premises catered affair.Open six days for lunch, dinner, private parties and take outs. Reservations strongly recommended. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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10. Washington House Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1631)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Basking Ridge
Booked 26 times today
Full-Service indoor dining is offered in our dining rooms and bar from Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 9 pm. Our tent is open for regular dining, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 9 pm. The tent remains a perfect spot for groups and families. Reservations are recommended for both dining options. Please note, all parties must be seated within 15 minutes of the reservation time.Remember takeout is a great option! Our full menu is available to go including our signature cocktails, beer, and wine! See our website for further details and full menu options - www.washingtonhouserestaurant.com.

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  • Bill
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Magnificent food, great service, and wonderful ambiance. The chef takes pride in his work and it shows in every entree.
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    Stone HousePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Warren
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    4.7
  • Foodcritic
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great place. Way better than we expected. Ambience was good. Food awesome.
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    Ninety AcresPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Bedminster
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    4.5
  • Lou
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Ancona Bistro offers a limited menu but the food quality and service level are quite high. The calamari appetizer was fantastic as the calamari was very tender and the marinara sauce very tasty. The main course special was cavatelli with sausage and shrimp with a light white sauce. Also, very good!
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    Ancona BistroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Stirling
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    4.8
  • Long
    New York City •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    It’s our first time at this place, even though we’ve been seeing it for over two decades. In short, we were quite pleasantly surprised by the taste of the food, as it was light but very flavorful - not as salty as we thought we’d get from almost any Italian restaurant we’ve been to, some of which are very good in their own right. However, this lightness in taste stood out, be it the prosciutto in the salad or the clams in pasta. We’ll come back for sure.
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    FiorinoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Summit
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    4.8
  • CaroleVIP
    New York City •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 9, 2025
    Dined here before the matinee at the PaperMill Food was delicious. Service was great! Definitely recommend and will be back. Easy walking distance to theater and parking across the street
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    La Pergola BYOBPrice: Expensive• Italian• Millburn
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    4.7

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