20 Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Watchung

20 restaurants available nearby

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1. Water and Wine

4.8

Exceptional(3208)

$$$$

• American • Watchung

Booked 17 times today

Great food and excellent service. A beautiful view of the lake while dining.

2. Fiorino

4.8

Exceptional(2017)

$$$$

• Italian • Summit

Booked 30 times today

Always enjoy celebrating special occasions there never let us down

3. Steakhouse 85

4.8

Exceptional(4521)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • New Brunswick

Booked 31 times today

The steak was excellent and the service was fantastic!

4. La Griglia

4.9

Exceptional(2424)

$$$$

• Italian • Kenilworth

Booked 27 times today

The team at the restaurant is amazing. The food is great and delivered to the table in short order ( no pun intended). Chris and his team always do a fine job at this establishment. From your first drink at the beautiful bar to the fine dining at the table you can't beat this place for a family get together or a business meeting. I would recommend this restaurant for any true foodies who appreciate the work that goes into this presentation of dining excellence!

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5. Troy's Firehouse & Bar

4.3

Awesome(16)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Warren

Booked 9 times today

Cocktails were on point. Starter salad was delicious with candied walnuts and poached pears in a light dressing. Pizzas were good. Very cool vibe. Would go back again. Best of luck to that owners.

6. La Pergola BYOB

4.6

Exceptional(1857)

$$$$

• Italian • Millburn

Booked 9 times today

The food was delicious especially the figs appetizer, chicken parm, and eggplant lasagna. Friendly and attentive staff. Owner stopped by our table a few times. Highly recommend!

7. Nero's Grille

4.8

Exceptional(805)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Livingston

Booked 20 times today

As always, enjoyed a business dinner at Nero's. Excellent food. Attentive, friendly service.

8. Halcyon Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(2097)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Montclair

Booked 25 times today

The food was absolutely amazing. The service was impeccable.

A photo of McLoone's Boathouse restaurant

9. McLoone's Boathouse

4.1

Excellent(3943)

$$$$

• American • West Orange

Booked 49 times today

Our server Hanifa was fabulous. She was so friendly and so personable. She constantly checked in to see how we were doing and if we needed anything!!!

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10. Benihana - Short Hills, NJ

4.0

Excellent(2815)

$$$$

• Japanese • Short Hills

Booked 55 times today

I keep coming back since the food and service are outstanding. Do not change a thing! Looking forward to my next visit.

Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Watchung

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Water and Wine

2. Fiorino

3. Steakhouse 85

4. La Griglia

5. Troy's Firehouse & Bar

6. La Pergola BYOB

7. Nero's Grille

8. Halcyon Brasserie

9. McLoone's Boathouse

10. Benihana - Short Hills, NJ

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