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The Highlawn, West Orange, NJ

The Highlawn

4.4
4.4
1462 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
  • Fancy
Nestled atop the picturesque Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, NJ, The Highlawn is regarded throughout the region for fine dining and its dedication to making each celebration memorable and unique. It has been the trusted venue of many private groups, Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, local community associations, and many more, and is a recipient of OpenTable's Diners' Choice Awards for the Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants.

The landmark has been revitalized to provide patrons with a premier fine dining experience and world-class site for weddings and special events. With world class Culinary Director and Executive Chef William Prunty now at the helm, diners can expect an out-of-this-world meal.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 731-3463
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Built into the Watchung Mountain Ridge of West Orange’s Eagle Rock Reservation, the Wine Cellar is a venue like no other for private events, corporate functions, tastings, and celebrations. The event space hosts 15-65 guests and is the ideal setting for any gathering.
  • Private party facilities
    The Skyline Ballroom features the most iconic panoramic views of New York City—anywhere. The event space hosts up to 200 guests and is the perfect setting for receptions of any kind

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Pre-Fixe in Skyline Room $125/pp

    US$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Join us for Valentine's Day in our Skyline Ballroom for our pre-fixe menu at $125/per person. Live entertainment will be our singer Dominic and this menu will include complimentary roses. Menu options include: Appetizers (Choose one) - Crab Cake - Arancini - Crispy Polenta w/ mushroom ragu Salads (Choose One) - Caesar Salad Wedge - Arugula Salad Entrées (Choose one) - 8 oz Filet Mignon- Garlic mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, & red wine demi-glace - Pesto-Crusted Chilean Sea Bass- Sautéed spinach and blistered tomatoes - Stuffed Airline Chicken Breast-(Stuffed w/Fontina cheese and spinach)-truffle cream, roasted carrots, and garlic mashed potatoes Desserts (Choose one) - Flourless Chocolate Cake - Cheesecake with fresh strawberries
    Valentine's Day Pre-Fixe in Skyline Room $125/pp photo

What 1,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Jersey

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Essex

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Highlawn offers a picturesque dining experience with "spectacular views" of NYC and Northern New Jersey. Guests often rave about the "exceptional service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like "Chilean sea bass" and "lobster tempura." The venue is perfect for special occasions, enhanced by a "warm and inviting" atmosphere.

1,462 Reviews
  1. Maryanne

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places got better with the new ownership

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  2. Judith

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive staff for our anniversary and the food was excellent.

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  3. Amy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, sumptuous and beautifully presented food in an exquisite setting with a view that’s bar none.

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  4. Kairon

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu changed and extremely limited. Food extremely disappointing. Lobster ravioli presentation did not look appetizing and was awful. Replaced with fried calamari which was mediocre. Chilean Sea Bass and Chicken Marsala were staples and taken off menu. I won’t be back anytime soon.

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  5. Heather

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All our dishes were delicious. Another great night at the HL.

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  6. George

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come ever year for my wifes birthday. Service was great, view was amazing, and we appreciated the new menu. Only feed back the lobster ravioli was creative but a miss.

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  7. Doreen

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff and service was absolutely great. There was a lot of sushi on the menu. Would have appreciated more alternatives.

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  8. Stephanie

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Untrained staff, so many mistakes. The place strives to be high-end, but fails. Gorgeous room and view.

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  9. Mark

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue! Always a nice evening at Highlawn. Views of the city are spectacular. Food was delish. Service was amazing. Ate in the lounge. Live piano/music was wonderful. The lighting in the lounge was a bit bright for my liking otherwise an incredible evening. Highly recommend!
    The HighlawnResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for joining us; it was our pleasure to host you. We thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback is most appreciated and welcomed. We look forward to seeing you again! Very best, Laine Facatselis HL Assistant General Manager

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  10. David

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    2 of the 3 steaks totally undercooked. We know this place cooks on the "rarer" side so we ordered medium and the steaks were still mooing. Fries had a terrible aftertaste like they need to change the fryer oil. Service was rushed, but thankful to the front of the house for sitting us before our full party arrived (all were on time). They changed the menu as well, underwhelming. This is typical of these expensive NJ restaurants that forget they are close to NYC but benefit from the tunnel traffic. I'll uber to Manhattan next time. A cooked steak will be worth the wait. Luckily my wife's meal (her birthday) was good and the night was clear so the view was amazing.

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FAQs

The Highlawn is rated 4.4 stars by 1462 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Highlawn

1 Crest Dr, West Orange, NJ 07052

Additional information

  • Area
    West Orange
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (973) 731-3463
  • Catering
    Built into the Watchung Mountain Ridge of West Orange’s Eagle Rock Reservation, the Wine Cellar is a venue like no other for private events, corporate functions, tastings, and celebrations. The event space hosts 15-65 guests and is the ideal setting for any gathering.
  • Private party facilities
    The Skyline Ballroom features the most iconic panoramic views of New York City—anywhere. The event space hosts up to 200 guests and is the perfect setting for receptions of any kind
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