Northern New Jersey
The matriarch of Vito's Deli, just across the street, looks down on you from wedding photos on the wall, but you'll feel doubly blessed when you mangia a…
Must-see restaurants in New Jersey
Jersey Shore
With views of Wesley Lake dividing Asbury and Ocean Grove and an extensive martini menu, it's hard to find fault here. The menu is eclectic, though it…
Jersey Shore
Former Manhattan executive chef Kim Ramin got it in her noodle to come back home to Jersey and set up on the Shore, where she whips up yummy hot…
Jersey Shore
This beloved family-owned Italian joint features more snaps of Frankie than the Sinatra Museum in Hoboken. The tunes, trinkets and tiramisu (and even some…
Jersey Shore
Catering to AP's expanding tastes (what's a cherry gastrique, anyway?), Tides does seafood and Italian to perfection, though you may also find comfort and…
Northern New Jersey
Sure, there's all kinds of mac ’n’ cheese specialties and some gut-busting lunch specials, but you came for the pancakes, right? Try a half- or full-stack…
Northern New Jersey
From the laminated baby-blue menus to the counter swivel-stools, Sneddon's is old-school style and, by Lambertville standards, pretty reasonable for…
Northern New Jersey
This long-running chef-driven place has an eclectic menu and romantic vibe. Come for homemade pasta and simple but delicious meat and fish dishes…
Northern New Jersey
Locals rave and students crave the twice-cooked splendor of Chuck's crispy, tangy buffalo wings. Yes, there are tasty sandwiches and fried fish choices,…
Jersey Shore
This clubby-feeling classic on the wharf serves local oysters and scallops. No reservations means very long waits – go early or late, or have a drink on…
Jersey Shore
This vestige of Prohibition style was restored in 2005. Happy hour, from 4pm to 6:30pm, is an affordable way to enjoy the interior murals and mahogany…
Northern New Jersey
The classic Greenwich Village falafel shop has expanded into Jersey – there's also a location in Hoboken – and they've refined Middle Eastern snacking to…
Jersey Shore
Basically every permutation of pancakes and eggs imaginable, all freshly prepared – oh, and lunch too. Bonus: it's open year-round. The eggs Benedict is a…
New Jersey
A solid Jersey favorite, patron saint and chef Lucille passed in 2016, but her heirs keep up the tradition of delicious, heaping bowls of chili and home…
Jersey Shore
Two blocks from the beach, the Varsity has been wowing locals and tourists alike with ample and affordable omelets and breakfast delights since 1969.
Jersey Shore
Nautical theme, coffee-bag-covered chairbacks, subtle music and a long list of 'bad-ass' waffles. And nice, fresh coffee. Lovely.
Jersey Shore
Nothing says summer like the traditional orange-and-vanilla swirl cone, a Shore favorite for 100 years.
Northern New Jersey
A variety of delicious Italian plates and desserts, but when it says 'Largest Slice in the State' on the awning, ya gotta try it, no? And the shovel…
Jersey Shore
The surfboard marks the entrance, and vintage surf-themed bric-a-brac lines the walls. It's a huge sports bar with more TVs than Howard Hughes' bedroom,…
Northern New Jersey
Perfect place to mix with the locals at a Formica table while sipping an espresso and munching on a bolo de arroz (Portuguese rice cupcake) or pastéis de…
Jersey Shore
Wunderkind chef Michael Brennan, a winner of Chefs vs. Cons, is spinning culinary magic from fresh Jersey farm ingredients on this unassuming corner just…
Jersey Shore
The size (and decor) of a high-school cafeteria from the 1950s, Uncle Bill's has been drawing in crowds for its butter-drenched flapjacks for 50 years. If…
Jersey Shore
Around for 40 years, this solid sports bar (with 12 screens) plates up big servings of sandwiches, burgers and other pub grub. Famous for its pizza, its…
