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Food - Water and Wine, Watchung, NJ

Water and Wine

4.8 (3208)
$31 to $50
American
141 Stirling Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069

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Water and Wine

4.8
$31 to $50
American
Watchung

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for fine wines
Charming ambiance and stunning outdoor views provide the setting to experience our steaks and seafood with Italian flair. We invite you to enjoy our celebrated new American cuisine in this comfortable and elegant atmosphere.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Watchung
  • Parking details
    We also have a private lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Water and Wine.

4.8

4.8
(3208)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Somerset

    Best Overall

  • Somerset

    Best Food

  • Somerset

    Best Service

  • Somerset

    Best Ambiance

  • Somerset

    Best Value

  • Somerset

    Great for fine wines

  • Somerset

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Water and Wine offers a delightful dining experience with "always outstanding food and service." The restaurant boasts a "gorgeous view" of the lake, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "consistently excellent cuisine," diverse menu options, and attentive staff. The prix fixe lunch is a favorite for its "great value."
3,208 Reviews
  1. Eric Gold

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I've heard about this place for a while so I was excited to go try it. Food was pretty good. Truffle cheesesteak was excellent. Spicy shrimp rigatoni was also very tasty. Veal Parm, which was pricey and seemed to be a signature item, wasn't very flavorful and a bit tough. We didn't eat much of it. The bread pudding dessert was average at best; didnt taste very fresh. The bigger issue for us was the ambiance. It was our anniversary and they knew it. And they sat us at a table right next to the door to their banquet room which was hosting a large loud party. The door kept opening all night long and was really a major distraction and disappointment. There were other tables available. Maybe they thought putting us there was a nice thing because of the view but it was really the worst spot. Maybe others will have a better experience, but this won't be a place we will revisit anytime soon.

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  2. KAREN

    New Jersey8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place. The food is always on point and the service excellent, however, our waiter was very nice and explained the specials very well, but he seemed tio rush us.

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  3. Tara

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful and Adam, our server, was knowledgeable and lovely.

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  4. John

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy the prefix lunch, but this time they did not have our favorite entre, halibut. I had the veal and shrimp franchese and found the veal tough and fatty. My wife had the sliced ribeye medium rare and that also was tough. Stuffed mushroom appetizers were very good as usual and the chocolate ganache dessert was great.

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  5. Sergio

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A huge thank you to the team and our waitress Alley at Water and Wine for making my daughter’s birthday feel truly amazing! The hospitality was incredible, and the food blew us away my son was completely wowed by his meal. Thank you for taking such great care of our family and making her day so special! Highly recommended!

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  6. Cheryl

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Adam was a phenomenal server, we loved his personality and his service. The food was unbelievable from start to finish. My clients were so happy & full that even after paying the check no one was in a rush to head out and home to their families. What a gem!

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  7. stephen

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, service, value was fantastic. This is one of my favorite places to eat. The menu selections are numerous, a lot to choose from. Great way to spend my birthday dinner.

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  8. Richard

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top quality ingredients and careful preparation results in consistently excellent cuisine. We had the strip steak and the short ribs, both were as good as it gets. Great wine list at all price points. Service is flawless.

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  9. KAREN

    New Jersey8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful table and food. Service was outstanding, no rushing, the steak was prepared just the way it was ordered. Cocktails very good and dessert was delicious, Our favorite place!!!

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  10. Ken Gold

    New York City209 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb meal as always. The service was a little slow but very friendly and helpful.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Watchung
  • Parking details
    We also have a private lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Guests frequently describe portions as generous and plentiful, several parties note the fixed lunch and many mains leave them comfortably full.

Yes, Water and Wine is a popular choice for date nights and anniversaries, thanks to its lake views, intimate atmosphere, and many guests celebrating special occasions there.

Water and Wine can be very busy for holidays, guests note Easter Sunday was “booming”, while some evenings have been described as quiet and relaxed.

Yes, the Cajun Calamari is a recurring favorite at Water and Wine, praised by multiple guests and featured on the menu.

Water and Wine offers a charming, elegant dining room with stunning lake views and a calm, welcoming feel, many guests highlight the view, candlelit tables, and polished service.

Business casual is the guide, think neat, polished clothing; many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions at Water and Wine.

For the best view and a relaxed pace, aim for an early dinner, guests especially recommend early dinners in late fall and winter to enjoy the lake, and others note that quiet evenings can be lovely.

Yes, Water and Wine offers a three-course prix-fixe lunch (see the 3 Course Prix Fixe Lunch Menu), a program guests praise during lunch visits.

Yes, families are welcomed here; staff have happily accommodated children (one guest recalled a server bringing buttered pasta for a finicky granddaughter), and guests routinely celebrate family events at the restaurant.

Water and Wine is owned by James Cuomo, who guests often praise as a welcoming host.

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled plant-based choices, for example the Roasted Gnocchi di Stagionale (Vegan) and the Fire Roasted Eggplant "Chop" Parmigiana listed under Vegetarian.

Yes, guests note that the menu changes often, with specials and surprises appearing regularly.

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Water and Wine

4.8
$31 to $50
American
Watchung

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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