Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Highlands

26 restaurants available nearby

1. Bahrs Landing

4.7

Exceptional(2697)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Highlands

Booked 7 times today

We are open for Outdoor and Indoor dining and takeout only from 11:30 AM-9:00 P.M. 7 days. Since 1917 the Bahrs family has been serving fresh seafood, big lobsters and choice steaks. Located at the entrance to Sandy Hook National Seashore, Bahrs Landing features outdoor “Dockside Dining”. One of the Jersey Shore’s true landmark establishments, it is truly the quintessential Jersey seafood dining experience! SUMMER NOTE: We do NOT take reservations for outdoor seating. We have expanded our outdoor waterfront dining options. For a table see our host stand outside by the Tiki Bar. To order take out, go to our website. Also available for walk up orders at our host stand. Dock and Dine on board your boat in our marina is an option as well. Mask are optional.

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2. Victory Park Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(1041)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rumson

Booked 25 times today

Victory Park Tavern is a local favorite for special occasions. With its warm and cozy ambiance, it's perfect for both intimate dates and group dinners. Reviews rave about the delicious food and exceptional service. From the lobster risotto to the short ribs, the menu has something for everyone. The atmosphere is lively, making it suitable for both couples and small groups. It's a great place to celebrate special events, like birthdays, or just enjoy a good meal.

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3. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7

Exceptional(2251)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 10 times today

We are open to the public all year round! Please visit our website https://drifthousedb.com/ to join our VIP rewards program. At DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke you will find our menu features American plates as a reflection of chef David Burke’s contemporary approach to cooking, with a nod to elevated local area classics. We encourage any party size up to 10 guests to book through OpenTable as we have recently updated our platform to accept larger parties up to 10 guests. For larger parties, we recommend reserving an earlier or later time slot to cultivate an optimal dining experience. Any parties larger than 10, please call us or leave us a message. Be sure to join our VIP Loyalty Program. We reward our guests with 1 points for every $1 spent! Thank You

4. The Rum Runner

4.6

Exceptional(2648)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to the newly rebuilt, redesigned, and re-imagined Rum Runner! Although a lot has changed over the years, we still look to provide you and your family with same great experience you have come to remember and love. As always, we are featuring exquisite cuisine, paired wine, and creative drinks. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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5. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4632)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 143 times today

Nicholas Barrel & Roost is a special occasion hotspot. Reviewers rave about its 'excellent food', 'knowledgeable, courteous service' and 'wonderful ambiance'. It's described as a 'comfortable luxury' with 'superb atmosphere'. Whether you're celebrating a milestone birthday or just meeting friends, the 'food, ambiance, and service' consistently 'exceed expectations'. The 'made-from-scratch' menu and 'inventive' dishes add to the charm, making it an 'unpretentious' yet 'high-end' dining experience.

6. Trama's Trattoria

4.9

Exceptional(2396)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Long Branch

Booked 26 times today

Trama's Trattoria is an Italian eatery located in the West End area of Long Branch, NJ. Chef Trama has a strong following with food and wine aficionados due to his fierce commitment to quality, consistency and attention to detail. Chef Trama uses the highest-quality local, farm to table ingredients according to the seasons when they are at their optimum taste.

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7. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(6173)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Long Branch

Booked 50 times today

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is a unique dining experience since Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant, a unique dining experience since 1995, has a picturesque location on the famous New Jersey Shore in historical Long Branch. A huge bi-level outdoor deck brings diners even closer to the breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. The decor is truly designed to give patrons a sense of closeness to the sea.Rooney’s provides innovative, diverse dishes with the concept of fresh seafood at the heart of its cuisine. The menus at Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant continually change to offer a different dining experience at each and every visit to this exciting oceanfront restaurant. The stylish architecture, relaxed setting and creative menus make this year-round oceanfront restaurant a favorite on the Jersey ShoreIt's a big ocean...someone has to embrace it.

8. Pazzo Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(4609)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Red Bank

Booked 58 times today

Pazzo is an Italian restaurant in Red Bank serving a variety of traditional menu items, along with several unique family recipes and other creative fare. Our Italian cuisine is made with the freshest ingredients from local farms and importers direct from Italy. Wines, craft beers and exclusive cocktails are paired with our dishes to enhance your dining experience. We also offer Gluten Free pizzas and pastas!

9. Buona Sera

4.7

Exceptional(1709)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Red Bank

Booked 10 times today

(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events. Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.

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10. McLoone's Pier House

4.4

Awesome(2078)

Price: Expensive

• American • Long Branch

Booked 21 times today

McLoone's Pier House is an oceanfront restaurant serving classic, American cuisine. The offerings range from fresh seafood to hand-cut steaks, as well as pastas, sushi, salads & homemade desserts. The restaurant stands on the beach, just feet from the waves below & is wrapped completely in glass. Pier House boasts two bars with live entertainment. The Atlantic Room also plays host to a fabulous Sunday Brunch & is available 7 days a week for private events. Outdoor Dining is available from April through October, weather permitting.**Please note that reservations are for indoor dining ONLY. Outdoor dining is available on a first come, first serve basis.**If paying with a credit/debit card, there will be a 2.5% convenience fee applied. Thank you.

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5.0
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5.0
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From the moment we were greeted to the time we were given our coats back it was an A+ experience. The food was amazing, staff was friendly and the cocktails were delicious. We were there in a Friday night so we were even able to enjoy live music. Highly recommend for a date night, work event or a family get together.
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JaneVIP
New York City •54 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
As always, our experience at Bahrs restaurant was great! The food was perfect. The service was good and we always enjoy our experience at bahrs. Thank you for being there.
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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Bahrs Landing

2. Victory Park Tavern

3. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4. The Rum Runner

5. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

6. Trama's Trattoria

7. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

8. Pazzo Restaurant

9. Buona Sera

10. McLoone's Pier House

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