Our list of favorite restaurants is not intended to be an complete list of the many delicious restaurants and food fare available in northern New Jersey. However, we hope that you will find this list helpful in planning your dining experience. The restaurants are listed in no particular order. Over the years, rt23.com has visited and reviewed over 100 restaurants in the north Jersey area. This list contains those restaurants that we have visited multiple times. We hope you enjoy this guide and find it helpful in planning your dining adventure.
Pauls Place – Pennings Farm Market – Hibernia Inn – Sunrise family Restaurant
– Mamma Mia’s Too
Pauls Place, Hewitt, New Jersey
Eat-in or take-out, Pauls Place is a perfect alternative to fast-food chain restaurants
rt23 staff
What to order: hot dog “all the way” with their signature chili sauce, onions and mustard.
Where: 1849 Greenwood Lake Tpk., Hewitt, NJ
When: open 7 days a week, 11 am to 9 pm
Phone:(973) 728-2532
Eat-in or take-out, Pauls Place is a perfect alternative to fast-food chain restaurants. It has an “old school” feel, including a lunch counter with a classic beverage circulator and dining booths. It is conveniently located on Greenwood Lake Turnpike across from the Greenwood Lake in Hewitt.
In addition to hot dogs, Pauls has a large lunch menu including hamburger platters, sandwiches, wraps and daily specials.
Pennings Farm Market, Warwick, NY
“Farm to Table dining in a casual, barn-style atmosphere”
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What to order: Best Fish and Chips anywhere!
Where: 161 State Route 94 South, Warwick, NY
When: Wed-Sun: 11am-8pm
Mon-Tues: closed (winter hours)
Phone:845-986-1059
Website:Penning’s Farm Market
Pennings Farm Market contains a pub and grill, a farm market, an ice cream shop, and a garden center. The grill offers wraps, fish and chips, burgers and salads. Penning’s also offers a complete brunch on weekends. Penning’s Farm serves “Farm to Table” fare in a barn-style dining room indoors and seasonal outdoor seating. Pennings serves local produce from their own farm as well as sources meat and dairy from other local area farms. Our favorite dinner is the fish and chips; crispy, beer batter cod filets with house-cut fries.
The Hibernia Inn, Rockaway Township, NJ
“The Hibernia Inn offers an elegant dining experience. The white tablecloths and pleasant atmosphere set the stage for a fine dining experience.”
rt23 staff
What to order: Steak Parisienne, Pan-seared Cape May Scallops
Where: 439 Green Pond Rd, Rockaway Township, NJ
When: Mon: Closed, Tues – Fri: 5:30 PM, Sat / Sun: 5:00 PM
Phone: (973) 625-5224
Website:Hibernia Inn
The Hibernia Inn is a fine dining restaurant that serves dinner exclusively and opens in the early evening. Patrons are welcomed into a quiet bar room that leads to an elegantly simple dining room. The menu offers a selection of appetizers, meats, poultry, and seafood, each with a choice of preparations and sauces. The chef prepares exquisite light cream sauces for entrees and appetizers. The steaks are well-trimmed, tender cuts of beef. The Hibernia Inn also offers occasional prime rib nights that are announced via text message alerts.
Sunrise Family Restaurant, Greenwood Lake, NY
“Gourmet dining at reasonable prices”
rt23 staff
What to order: Broiled Filet of Sole or daily special
Where: 40 Jersey Ave., Greenwood Lake, New York
When: Monday to Sunday, 8:30 am to 10 pm
Phone:845-595-1187
Website:Sunrise Family Restaurant
The Sunrise Family Restaurant is a great place to go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It has a large menu that includes steaks, fish, pasta, tex-mex, and daily specials.
The Sunrise Restaurant is a popular establishment that offers casual dining and an attractive barroom. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is delicious, and the service is excellent. If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy a meal, this is it!
Mamma Mia’s Too, Oak Ridge, NJ
“Thin crust with delicious sauce add up to make Momma Mia’s pizza one of the best around”
rt23 staff
What to order: Pizza Pie (w/mushrooms)
Where: Mamma Mia’s Too!
3043 NJ-23, Oak Ridge, NJ
When: Monday-Thursday 11:00 – 9:00
Friday-Saturday 11:00 – 10:00
Sunday 12:00 – 9:00
Phone: 862-322-2586
Website: Mamma Mia Pizza Too
There are thousands of pizzerias in northern New Jersey, and the quality of their pizza varies widely. Some are good, but others are not so good. Momma Mia’s Too is one of the best. Their pizza is outstanding, with a thin, crispy crust, flavorful tomato sauce, and generous cheese. It’s no wonder they are on our list of favorites. If you like mushrooms, be sure to try their fresh mushrooms as a topping.
The restaurant offers a large menu with a variety of pasta dishes, chicken dishes, soups, and salads, among other items. All items are available for delivery, dining in, or takeout.
