Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Bernardsville

Today was an unforgettable day as I had the honor of taking my amazing parents to Ladds Tavern to celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with the warmest smiles and treated like family. The atmosphere was so inviting and relaxing—it felt like the perfect place to create lasting memories. The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we wanted. Their kindness and attention to detail truly made this special day even more remarkable. The atmosphere was so relaxing—it felt like we were right at home. Mom and Dad, I love you both to the stars and back. You’ve shown me what love, strength, and commitment look like, and I’m endlessly grateful for you. I wish you many, many more anniversaries filled with happiness, health, and wealth. Thank you, Ladds Tavern, for making this milestone anniversary one we’ll never forget. We'll definitely be back! Here’s to love, family, and celebrating life’s precious moments. ❤️ Kelly McMahon

Only my second time dining at ninety acres and just like the first time, it was an absolute delight. Our waiter tonight was Andres and he was a gem. I want to give Andres a special shoutout for being so special and such a pleasure. He was so attentive and went above and beyond to make sure our dinner was nothing less than perfection! Thank you so much for an amazing dinner. Will be back as soon as possible.

Loved our Saturday night dining choice! The ambiance is great, although we were right next to the musician and that was a bit distracting. Will make a point to be seated away from the music next time. The food was absolutely amazing; everything was perfectly prepared and presented. Our server was outstanding - she really made for a wonderful experience. The only disappointment was the wine list. The choices are very limited and not what we expected from a restaurant of this distinction. All in all…can’t wait to return!

What a wonderful way to spend an anniversary. The staff was marvelous, especially our waitress , Leah and bartender, Bill. The food was delicious and very ample. We will come back very soon.

Food was well-crafted, innovative and tasty. Service was prompt, friendly and attentive. Ambiance was very comfortable. Only complaint is that cocktails were skimpy pours.