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Northern NJ Dining
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items As a self-proclaimed foodie, I am always on the lookout for a new innovative restaurant or a good steady Eddie. On the average weekend, I have a within 30 minutes of home time requirement. There are a few places on this list that are outside that lim...
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Family favorite. Good food & outstanding service
The Station at Mountain Lakes
Innovative drinks and great sharable GF food
End of Elm
Might be the best steak in Morris County.
Rails Steakhouse
Best brunch. Lovely bar
Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar
This one was on my no-fly list for a long time. We went recently and I had really delicious GF gnocchi in a ragu. Might just be rethinking this one in a very positive way!
Town Bar + Kitchen
This is a family favorite for a casual night out. Make sure to start with the stracciatela (I substitute GF bread, but if you aren’t GF get the bread! I miss it!) Pasta, entrees, salads and pizza are all good. I get GF pizza and have never had an iss...
Wood Stack Pizza Kitchen
This BYO in Upper Montclair is not to be missed. YUMMY. Gather a group of friends and do the fried chicken dinner or go and sit at the kitchen counter and watch all the magic happen while you enjoy a great meal. You will not be disappointed.
Turtle + the Wolf
City French dining in the burbs. Go for the food and the scenery. In the nice weather sit in the solarium and enjoy al fresco even in the rain. The Coq au Vin is divine.
Faubourg Montclair
This prix fix restaurant in Montville is just as good as the restaurant in Chatham and NYC. Upscale Italian perfect for a business dinner or a special night out. (Not a great GF option unfortunately)
Scalini Fedeli Montville | Upscale Italian Dining in NJ
My husband and I love to go sit at the bar and have a leisurely dinner while watching a game. He loves the long list of beers on tap and I love that they have a GF fryer so I don’t have to worry about cross-contamination! Hello french fries!
blu alehouse
This is a nice restaurant for a casual meal. Always busy. My husband loves the extensive list of beers on tap - I love the extensive GF menu and dedicated GF fryer.
The Thirsty Turtle
This is my favorite restaurant in the Harvest Restaurant portfolio. There is something about the beautiful bar and lighting that makes you forget where you are for just a moment. I was really happy to see that they have quite a few GF options on the ...
Huntley Taverne
Better than your local strip mall Chinese. Beautifully decorated restaurant with fish tanks that line the booths. They offer some GF items which is great for me. Service is pleasant and very quick. Great place to take kids.
Hunan Taste Chinese Restaurant
Not your average tavern. Great drinks, better food and above average number of GF selections. Outside my 30 minute zone for average night out dining - worthy of the drive!
Black Sheep Bar and Provisions
Another restaurant that falls outside of the 30 minute zone which is worthy of the trip. Innovative, seasonal & thoughtful cuisine worthy of a special occasion or just to satisfy your soul with a palate pleasing meal. Go in the nice weather and s...
Ninety Acres
American cuisine that is refined and well-executed matched with dining room that fits the same description. Lovely for a business dinner or a special occasion. This is not on my list of bars I enjoy sitting at for dinner, it just feels awkward. Sitti...
Summit House