Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Highlands

25 restaurants available nearby

1. Bahrs Landing

4.7

Exceptional(2685)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Highlands

Booked 16 times today

We are open for Outdoor and Indoor dining and takeout only from 11:30 AM-9:00 P.M. 7 days. Since 1917 the Bahrs family has been serving fresh seafood, big lobsters and choice steaks. Located at the entrance to Sandy Hook National Seashore, Bahrs Landing features outdoor “Dockside Dining”. One of the Jersey Shore’s true landmark establishments, it is truly the quintessential Jersey seafood dining experience! SUMMER NOTE: We do NOT take reservations for outdoor seating. We have expanded our outdoor waterfront dining options. For a table see our host stand outside by the Tiki Bar. To order take out, go to our website. Also available for walk up orders at our host stand. Dock and Dine on board your boat in our marina is an option as well. Mask are optional.

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2. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7

Exceptional(2241)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 17 times today

We are open to the public all year round! Please visit our website https://drifthousedb.com/ to join our VIP rewards program. At DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke you will find our menu features American plates as a reflection of chef David Burke’s contemporary approach to cooking, with a nod to elevated local area classics. We encourage any party size up to 10 guests to book through OpenTable as we have recently updated our platform to accept larger parties up to 10 guests. For larger parties, we recommend reserving an earlier or later time slot to cultivate an optimal dining experience. Any parties larger than 10, please call us or leave us a message. Be sure to join our VIP Loyalty Program. We reward our guests with 1 points for every $1 spent! Thank You

3. The Rum Runner

4.5

Awesome(2629)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to the newly rebuilt, redesigned, and re-imagined Rum Runner! Although a lot has changed over the years, we still look to provide you and your family with same great experience you have come to remember and love. As always, we are featuring exquisite cuisine, paired wine, and creative drinks. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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4. Victory Park Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(1036)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rumson

Booked 19 times today

Victory Park Tavern is a gem of a restaurant nestled in Rumson. With its cozy ambiance and exceptional food, it's a favorite among locals. The tavern's unique specials and broad menu cater to everyone's taste. The service is consistently praised as friendly, helpful, and never rushed. As one reviewer said, 'Never, ever disappoints!' Another reviewer stated that it's 'The best burger we ever had.'

5. Beach Tavern

4.3

Awesome(1502)

Price: Expensive

• American • Long Branch

Booked 14 times today

Waterfront restaurant serving steaks, seafood, raw bar, pizza & pasta. Located on the Shrewsbury River in the Channel Club Marina. For parties of 5 of more please call to check availability at (732)-870-8999. Sunday brunch will be coming soon!Happy hour is available Monday- Thursday 12pm-6pm bar and high top tables. Saturday 12pm-4pm and All day Sunday! Please note outdoor seating is limited and on weekends we do not take outdoor reservations, it is walk-in only. Outdoor dining cannot accommodate party sizes larger than 8. Reservations are for indoor dining ONLY.

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6. Woody's Ocean Grille

4.6

Exceptional(25)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Sea Bright

Booked 6 times today

In its laid back atmosphere, Woody’s Ocean Grille crafts scrumptuous seafood and delicious land fare just a few steps away from the Atlantic. Guests can begin their dining experience with small plate options. Woody’s Ocean Grille has a sizeable bar that serves various drinks, including its signature Orange Crush cocktail.

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7. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(6139)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Long Branch

Booked 56 times today

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is a neighborhood gem due to its unique location, stunning views, and high-quality seafood dishes. Customers rave about the 'delicious food', 'wonderful customer service', and 'beautiful ambiance'. The restaurant's innovative menu and relaxed setting make it a favorite on the Jersey Shore, with many customers returning for another great experience.

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8. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4589)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 167 times today

Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!

9. Trama's Trattoria

4.9

Exceptional(2377)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Long Branch

Booked 28 times today

Trama's Trattoria is an Italian eatery located in the West End area of Long Branch, NJ. Chef Trama has a strong following with food and wine aficionados due to his fierce commitment to quality, consistency and attention to detail. Chef Trama uses the highest-quality local, farm to table ingredients according to the seasons when they are at their optimum taste.

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10. Char Steakhouse - Red Bank

4.6

Exceptional(2976)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Red Bank

Booked 37 times today

Finally, a New York style atmosphere and experience crosses the Hudson to Central Jersey. Char Steakhouse's innovative cuisine features only the finest cuts of Dry Aged and Prime Beef with fish delivered fresh daily. Guests will dine by landscaped views revealed by towering windows. Mahogany wood walls and ceiling treatments create an authentic steakhouse environment rivaled by none in the New Jersey dining scene. Unique features include four modern fireplaces that are the first of their kind, a curved wall of water that rains serenity in the aptly named Rain Room. Guests can enjoy 7 cuts of the finest quality dry aged beef or snack on oysters and colossal blue crab from our premier raw bar. Seating in the lounge is offered on a first come first serve basis or party goers can reserve arched custom booths for up to twelve. Our highly trained and experienced staff exhibit warmth and hospitality in welcoming Char's guests home. All of this at a prices you never thought possible.

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New Jersey •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very well received and service, the food could not be better, a spectacle I will return.
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DRIFTHOUSE by David BurkePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sea Bright
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4.7
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Sharon
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was great. Reservation was easy, and help I needed about the table was well resolved. The food was amazing as always. We had the round table in the corner and the noise was not a problem.
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Victory Park TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Rumson
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4.8
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HeidiDvip
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had the best waitress food great great atmosphere Thank you
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Bahrs LandingPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Highlands
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4.7
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Philadelphia County •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
service was fantastic food was timed right never felt rushed food was cooked just right will be returning
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The Rum RunnerPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sea Bright
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4.5
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Angela
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Nov 2024
Our waitress, Kristin, was wonderful. Great service.
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Beach TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Long Branch
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4.3

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Bahrs Landing

2. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

3. The Rum Runner

4. Victory Park Tavern

5. Beach Tavern

6. Woody's Ocean Grille

7. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

8. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

9. Trama's Trattoria

10. Char Steakhouse - Red Bank

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