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The Best Restaurants
in Northern New Jersey

The Bernards Inn, one of GAYOT's Top 10 Wine Lists in Northern New Jersey


Need help planning your next night out? GAYOT has rounded up the best restaurants in Northern New Jersey for your eating pleasure. Enjoy a meal outside or find a dining destination with a romantic setting.

TOP NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
RESTAURANT LISTS

Browse these top lists of the best restaurants in Northern New Jersey for a variety of cuisines and dining categories (top rated, romantic, etc.).

Barbecue

Cheap Eats

Heart-Healthy

Kid-Friendly

Outdoor Dining


Romantic

Seafood

Steakhouses

Top Rated

Value

Wine Lists



BEST NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
HOLIDAY RESTAURANTS

GAYOT has you covered for the holidays with ideas on where to dine out for New Year's Eve in Northern New Jersey. Find out where to take that special someone for a romantic meal on Valentine's Day. There are also round-ups of the best restaurants for brunch on Easter and Mother’s Day.

Easter Brunch

Mother's Day

New Year's Eve

St. Patrick's Day

Thanksgiving

Valentine's Day



BARBECUE WINES

Check out GAYOT's wine selections to pair with your BBQ.

See the list.

SUMMER COCKTAILS

Learn to make the perfect summer cocktail with GAYOT's easy instructions.

Get the recipes.

GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDSOver the years, we have been electing restaurants to be on GAYOT's Yearly Restaurant Awards.

Check the list.