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1. Nauti Cajun Crab
4.6
Exceptional(606)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Metuchen
Booked 27 times today
We now accepting reservation for outdoor and indoor dining.We take great pride in providing a friendly and vibrant atmosphere for our guests to enjoy our delicious seafood, live crawfish, crispy wings and our popular seafood fried rice and garlic noodles. We take the "traditional Creole seafood boil" to the next level. We boil our crawfish and seafood with classic Louisiana style spices along with our own secret blend of spices then top it off with your choice of one of our mouth-watering flavors. After establishing a popular seafood boil in New Jersey since 2016, we are excited to bring our concept to Metuchen with even better seasonings and guest experience.
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2. Metuchen Inn
4.7
Exceptional(1797)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Metuchen
Booked 17 times today
The historic Metuchen Inn has elegant new decor, same fantastic food and service with a creative new menu. Come see some old friends and make some new. Enjoy our Happy Hour with your hosts Constantine and Victor
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3. Rainforest Cafe - Menlo Park Mall
4.5
Awesome(644)
Price: Moderate
• American • Atlantic City
Booked 48 times today
You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert. Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village.CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.
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4. Casa Giuseppe
4.6
Exceptional(280)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Iselin
Casa Giuseppe is a Northern Italian cuisine gem. With perfect dining experiences, as mentioned in the reviews, it's a place where you can enjoy a drink, homemade bread, and olive oil before your meal. The food is consistently praised for being well-proportioned and fresh. The staff is commended for exceptional service, making you feel welcome. The ambiance is described as cozy and warm, and the restaurant even offers a lemoncello drink at the end of the meal. It's a great place for social gatherings and even romantic dates, as one reviewer mentioned the rose napkins on Valentine's Day. Definitely worth the drive!
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5. Surrender Cafe
4.5
Awesome(4)
Price: Moderate
• Puerto Rican • Woodbridge
Surrender Latin & American Café is one of a kind, New Jersey acclaimed restaurant with Caribbean and American cooking, our signature dishes such as Pernil Asado, Canoas Rellenas, Cuban Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Cutlet and much more, together with our exceptional services, will ensure you a pleasant time in the restaurant. Enjoy an indoor dining room & full bar in the main dining room.
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6. Water and Wine
4.8
Exceptional(2988)
Price: Expensive
• American • Watchung
Booked 35 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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7. Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar
4.8
Exceptional(2883)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • New Brunswick
Booked 54 times today
We are excited to bring our dream to a reality along with friends and family. We plan to share our love and knowledge of an industry that we are so passionate about and proud to be a part of in our hometown of New Brunswick. Here at Salt, we are creating a modern oyster bar with a hip vibe serving up a large variety of fresh local oysters, as well as oysters from around the US. We will offer a seafood inspired seasonal menu both in our casual bar and our elegant dining room. We will also offer many innovative dishes including a variety of local meats along with plenty of vegetarian options. We aim to create an inviting atmosphere for everyone with our warm décor and friendly staff. Our full bar will feature a variety of signature cocktails and revolving creative small plates. Chef Chris’ passion for food promises consistent exceptional quality and to awaken the palate with bold, fresh flavors in every bite!
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8. Grain & Cane - Bar & Table
4.6
Exceptional(1037)
Price: Expensive
• American • Berkeley Heights
Booked 32 times today
Grain & Cane - Bar & Table is your home for hospitality in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. An homage to family nostalgia, our neighborhood table is built on the Connell legacy, as leading American rice and sugar cane purveyors and community idealists. Our menu features dishes that nod to family tradition, regional flare, and vibrant flavors, such as seasonal cocktails, our famous Grover Double Burger and Shrimp Tostada. Strong roots and dynamic character serve as the blueprint for a thoughtful selection of craft beers, wine, and cocktails. Vintage art and antique photographs from past Connell generations set a backdrop for a convivial atmosphere – a restaurant and bar ideal for a range of experiences, from casual occasions to magnetic celebrations. We invite you to gather around our modern table, as extended family reveling in a shared history. We hope you’ll raise a glass with us soon.
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9. Angelina's Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(546)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Tottenville
Booked 6 times today
Angelina's Ristorante is a Staten Island gem, renowned for its exceptional service and Italian cuisine. Reviewers rave about the 'excellent', 'top notch' food and 'superb' service. One reviewer even said, 'This is more than just a restaurant. The vibes, atmosphere, the people as well as the food make you feel like you're with family'. The restaurant's ambiance has been described as 'beautiful', 'classy', and 'lovely', making it the perfect place for a special occasion. It's clear from the reviews that it's definitely worth a drive.
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10. Victoria’s Tratta Italiano
4.3
Awesome(104)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • New Brunswick
Booked 10 times today
Victoria’s Tratta Italiano, formerly known as Panico’s, has always been known for its classic and innovative Italian cuisine. With our authentic, wood burning, brick oven pizza, we bake some of the best pizza in Middlesex County alongside our hand-crafted specialty pies and a large menu of casual Italian favorites.
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