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1. Apple Street Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(147)
$$$$
• American • Tinton Falls
Booked 37 times today
Apple Street Kitchen is back and better than ever! This cozy Tinton Falls favorite just got a full makeover—inside & out. The entire restaurant was redesigned with a fresh new look, blending modern charm with rustic touches, warm lighting, and thoughtful decor that makes you feel right at home.We've added a beautiful new covered outdoor deck, perfect for sunny brunches or laid-back dinners under the stars. And just steps away, you’ll find the on-site organic garden, where herbs and seasonal veggies are grown fresh for the kitchen — a true garden-to-table experience. Chef Casey Pesce’s love for local, seasonal ingredients shines in every dish. Whether you’re catching up with friends, sharing a family meal, or just in the mood for something comforting and fresh, Apple Street Kitchen offers a warm, inviting spot to slow down and savor the moment. Come see (and taste) what all the buzz is about!
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2. Semolina Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3520)
$$$$
• Farm-to-table • Red Bank
Booked 30 times today
Semolina Restaurant is a farm to table, BYO dining establishment serving simple, casual cuisine. Semolina's menu highlights the seasonality of fresh, local ingredients with a focus on fresh, made in-house pastas.
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3. Mediterra
4.7
Exceptional(4513)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Princeton
Booked 50 times today
Our culinary philosophy is simple yet inspired on our Spanish and Italian roots. We combine these influences with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and pair them with an ever-evolving selection of exceptional wines, both fine and approachable. Every dish, every pour, and every detail reflects our commitment to quality.
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4. Raimondo's
4.7
Exceptional(2221)
$$$$
• Italian • Beach Haven
Booked 22 times today
If you don’t see the time you desire available, please call us as last minute cancellations can occur. For parties of 5 or more please call for your reservation; we are a small restaurant and try to accommodate everyone as best we can! We are a fine dining BYOB Italian restaurant that has served Long Beach Island for the past 25 years. We serve only the freshest local ingredients that are available to us. We have an assortment of meats, local seafood from Barnegat Light, and fresh produce from local growers. Everything is made to order, we will be more than happy to accommodate your requests as long as we have the ingredients. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the exceptional food while dining with us!
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5. Birdy's Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(84)
$$$$
• American • Harvey Cedars
Booked 2 times today
Our space was designed to gather with friends and family over good food with fresh ingredients.
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6. Elements Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2043)
$$$$
• American • Princeton
Booked 4 times today
Executive Chef Scott Anderson chose the name "elements" for the restaurant because he is passionate about sourcing fresh, local, organic ingredients and sustainably raised meats and seafood. He wants the very elements of your meal to play a major role in the taste of it. Then he and his team work to reveal the complementary flavor dimensions inherent in the elements by skillfully combining them—often in edgy new ways. Restaurant menus change constantly here, making this the dinner restaurant that is excitingly different every time you return. If you're a foodie, you want to know where—and how--your food grew. It's fascinating, it's a good health practice and it provides extra pleasure from everyday experiences, like a meal with friends. elements is the American restaurant serving local steak and seafood, but with global influences in seasoning and cooking methods. A true culinary adventure!
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7. Mistral
4.6
Exceptional(3250)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Princeton
Booked 30 times today
Located in the heart of downtown Princeton, Mistral offers a stunning mix of taste, style and atmosphere. Chef Scott Anderson places a superlative emphasis on fresh, local ingredients in creating a variety of culturally influenced, inventive plates with inviting flavors for guests to savor and share.Now offering a full menu of beer, wine and cocktails for our guests, Mistral’s guests will enjoy a full craft cocktail menu that is both unexpected and attuned to chef Anderson's local and seasonal ethos as well as an extensive craft beer and wine offering with the open of Mistral’s bar
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8. 12 Farms Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(291)
$$$$
• Farm-to-table • Hightstown
Booked 7 times today
By partnering with local growers, our mission is to secure the best, freshest, local, organic-when-possible, ingredients to cook for our customers. Our menu will change regularly to reflect what's best in each season.We have a simple menu for a reason. Instead of purchasing dried pasta, we start with flour and eggs to make our pasta from scratch. Instead of purchasing frozen gnocchi, we peel the potatoes to make our own, fresh, light-and-fluffy, gnocchi. Our chefs create beautiful dishes with flavor that can only come from a recent harvest. When we are unable to secure a local ingredient, we will communicate that to our customers.With the umbrella heading of a farm-to-table restaurant, our chefs are free to create dishes that cross into different ethnic cuisines. However, the majority of our meals are influenced by Italian and American tastes.
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9. Pearl at The Oyster Point Hotel
4.4
Awesome(674)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Red Bank
Booked 10 times today
Dining at the intimate Pearl restaurant at The Oyster Point is upscale and serene – a perfect spot to relax and enjoy knock-out contemporary American cuisine with local seasonal ingredients.Dine on the deck and enjoy a gentle breeze, with sailboats skimming across the water and a view of picturesque Red Bank.Pearl is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and lite bites, so it’s a perfect choice for your business and social occasions.
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10. La Mezzaluna
4.5
Awesome(1855)
$$$$
• Italian • Princeton
Booked 11 times today
La Mezzaluna is an Italian Restaurant located in the heart of downtown Princeton, NJ. We are your premier choice for exquisite dining and service. Using the finest and freshest seasonal local ingredients, our menu has earned its reputation for mouth-watering regional Italian cuisine and flavors.We have been in Princeton for over 15 years and our food is adored by both locals and tourists alike. Our menu changes seasonally and we offer special dishes during major holidays.

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  • Candice
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Beautiful views of the river, amazing lobster bisque and a perfectly cooked medium rare steak. 10/10
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    Pearl at The Oyster Point Hotel$$$$• Contemporary American• Red Bank
    •
    4.4
  • Karen
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Eating at Birdy’s is like walking into a bohemian feeling living room with your favorite people and having a glass of wine until 2 in the morning…yes please! The people there are just the best and the food is great. It just feels like home.
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    Birdy's Cafe$$$$• American• Harvey Cedars
    •
    4.6
  • adam
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Food, service and atmosphere were outstanding. Highly recommend.
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    Apple Street Kitchen$$$$• American• Tinton Falls
    •
    4.8
  • Sarah
    New York City •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Had a great first experience here. Both the food and service were fantastic! Devin was our server and he was friendly, informative, and made the experience even better. All the food was fresh and flavorful. The crudo was a 10/10. Their desserts also were amazing, highly recommend the olive oil cake and rice pudding. We will be back to see Devin again! A great BYOB spot in the area.
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    Semolina Restaurant$$$$• Farm-to-table• Red Bank
    •
    4.6
  • Maria
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 26, 2026
    Raimondo’s is a true gem! It’s my family’s favorite restaurant on Long Beach Island. Always delicious food, presentation and the service is amazing. Highly recommend !
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    Raimondo's$$$$• Italian• Beach Haven
    •
    4.7

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