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1. Water and Wine
4.8
Exceptional(2971)
Price: Expensive
• American • Watchung
Booked 12 times today
Charming ambience and stunning outdoor views provide the setting to experience our steaks and seafood with Mediterranean flair. We invite you to enjoy our celebrated new American cuisine in this comfortable and elegant atmosphere.
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2. Cafe Vincotto
4.9
Exceptional(350)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary European • Berkeley Heights
Booked 11 times today
Cafe Vincotto is a beloved neighborhood gem. The owners are highly praised for their dedication to making the guests' experience exceptional. As one reviewer put it, 'Cafe Vincotto is a neighborhood gem...the owners try very hard to please their clientele.' Another reviewer said, 'Highly recommend this new gem.' The restaurant is admired for its delicious food, excellent service, and cozy ambiance.
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3. Lukas's Seafood & Grille
4.4
Awesome(911)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Warren
Booked 3 times today
Lukas' Seafood-Steak-Bar is truly a family establishment - three brothers and a close family friend came together to bring Central New Jersey the freshest seafood and finest meats. Lukas' is the fourth restaurant Sonny and Roberto have opened together, both sharing the philosophy that only a truly authentic taste of Mediterranean cooking and culture would provide guests with an incomparable dining experience. Come join us for lunch, brunch, dinner, or happy hour at our full bar to see what delectable options we have to offer!
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4. Grano Italian Tavern
4.4
Awesome(224)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Scotch Plains
Booked 9 times today
Grano Pizzeria & Italian Tavern specializes in classic Italian dishes, hand tossed pizzas, a comfortable bar atmosphere and catering for holidays and special occasions.
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5. Ancona Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(356)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Stirling
Booked 9 times today
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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6. Trattoria Biagio
4.6
Exceptional(84)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Stirling
Trattoria Biagio is the latest venture of Biagio's Italian Gourmet Specialties. Serving authentic gourmet Italian cuisine, our intimate dining room is the perfect place to share a memorable meal with family, friends, and loved ones. Enjoy a variety of classic Italian dishes, made with the finest ingredients available, and skillfully prepared by master Italian chef Biagio Iuliano.
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7. Fiorino
4.8
Exceptional(1843)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Summit
Booked 10 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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8. Washington House Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1592)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Basking Ridge
Booked 32 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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9. Limani Seafood Grill
4.7
Exceptional(3525)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Westfield
Booked 20 times today
Limani Seafood Grill is a neighborhood gem, praised for its fresh, high-quality seafood and warm, welcoming atmosphere. One reviewer described it as a 'gem in a beautiful town' and another as a 'favorite local restaurant'. The owners are frequently complimented for their graciousness, and the consistently excellent food and service are noted as reasons for its popularity. The restaurant's unique BYOB policy is also appreciated by guests.
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10. Steakhouse 85
4.8
Exceptional(4030)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • New Brunswick
Booked 24 times today
Steakhouse 85 is a 21st century rendition of the classic American Steakhouse. The menu at Steakhouse 85 is comprised of fresh and inspiring modern day interpretations of classic American cuisine, served alongside the traditional steakhouse classics we all know and love. The back bone of our menu is without a doubt our beef. Our mouth watering dry aged steaks are rubbed with a simple yet luscious combination of sea salt, black pepper and fresh herbs. They are seared on a 1200 degree cast iron grill and then broiled to your liking. Paired with a large classically designed bar, complete with savvy cocktails and a Wine Spectator award winning wine list, this steakhouse is sure to please.Wine Spectator Award of ExcellenceOfficial Steakhouse of Rutgers Athletics
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  • JEFFvip
    New York City •36 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food is very consistent. Never get a bad meal. Nicole our server was outstanding. Friendly, polite, cheerful, great service, just a very nice person. We go there pretty often, and the pizza is pretty good too.
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    Grano Italian TavernPrice: Moderate• Italian• Scotch Plains
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    4.4
  • Janicevip
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Warm welcome by the owner and staff, impeccable service throughout and excellent food! This was my second visit and I enjoyed even more. The menu is interesting and creative including the desserts. My pork chop was amazing as well as the pistachio creme brûlée. The rest of my party also loved their choices. Will definitely become a regular here.
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    Cafe VincottoPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Berkeley Heights
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    4.9
  • Karenvip
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The food is consistently good at Water and Wine, and we were so happy to see the lunch price fixe menu back! Our server was excellent - I wish I knew her name!!
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    Water and WinePrice: Expensive• American• Watchung
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    4.8
  • denise
    New York City •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 18, 2024
    FOOD WAS FANTASTIC AND THE WAITERS WERE POLITE we did not have to wait for anything we asked them for
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    Lukas's Seafood & GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Warren
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    4.4
  • Joe
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 17, 2024
    I celebrated my lady's birthday. Everyone was nice. The servers. The cook. Helping me celebrate a beautiful birthday with a special request of cheesecake and her birthday age written nicely on the plate. The food was excellent. B.Y.O.B. was an amazing experience. Very elegant. Highly recommended. Thank you for everything!
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    Ancona BistroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Stirling
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    4.7

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