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FeedBEST OF MORRIS AND ESSEX: Readers' Choice Awards 2011
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Best Diner1 Jefferson Diner 5 Bowling Green Pkwy., Lake Hopatcong, 973.663.0233
Area residents aren’t the only ones nostalgic for the 1950s—The Food Network has featured this diner twice. You love the chrome and fluorescent décor and family atmosphere. Customers browse the 18-page menu before selecting typical fare like burgers or moussaka from the “Big Fat Greek Section.”
2 The Alexis Diner Denville Commons, 3130 Route 10 West, Denville, 973.361.8000
3 Millburn Diner 72 Essex st., Millburn, 973.376.0504
Best Romantic
1 The Manor 111 Prospect Ave., West Orange, 973.731.2360.
A colonial masterpiece, this elegant restaurant lives up to its lofty name. Tradition rules, from the business-casual dress code to the delicate china gracing each table. Residents eager to share the love reserve the “Romantic getaway for two” package, feasting on five courses before heading to The Manor’s own Marriott Residence inn.
1 Ninety Acres 2 Main St., Peapack-Gladstone, 908.901.9500.
Luxuriously rustic, ninety acres is an eco-friendly gourmet restaurant at the Natirar Resort. After navigating a winding road through the woods, you find this scenic sanctuary nestled in the wilderness. You love the farm-to-table promise of fresh ingredients grown on the premises and the 1,200-selection wine list.
2 Copeland 2 Whippany Rd., Morristown, 973.451.2619
3 Highlawn Pavilion Eagle Rock Reservation, West Orange, 973.731.3463
Best Vegetarian
1 Veggie Heaven 57 Bloomfield Ave., Denville, 973.586.7800.
With a meatless menu and the serenity of a Zen garden, this family-owned chain spot offers soy and wheat masquerading delightfully as pineapple chicken and broccoli beef.
2 HLS Juice Bar and Grill 1859 Springfield Ave., Maplewood, 973.763.1127
2 (tie) Loving Hut 538 Route 10, Ledgewood, 862.251.4611
3 (tie) Cafe Metro 60 Diamond Spring Rd., Denville, 973.625.1055
3 Toast Restaurant 700 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.509.8099
BEST JAPANESE
1 Sogo Hibachi grill
248 Route 46 West,
Denville, 973.784.4981
2 Minado Restaurant
2888 Route 10 West,
Morris Plains, 973.734.4900
3 Sakura Hibachi Steak
House 949 Route 46 east,
Parsippany, 973.335.8818
3 Sushi Lounge
12 Schuyler Pl.,
Morristown,
973.539.1135
3 Dai-Kichi Japanese restaurant
608 Valley Rd.,
Montclair, 973.744.2954
BEST MEXICAN
1 Rattlesnake Ranch Café
559 E. Main St.,
Denville, 973.586.3800
2 Chili Willie’s
702 Main St.,
Boonton, 973.299.8775
3 Mexicali Rose
10 Park St.,
Montclair, 973.746.9005
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
1 Pazzo Pazzo
74 Speedwell Ave.,
Morristown, 973.898.6606
2 Piccolo’s Restaurant
174 Kinnelon Rd.,
Kinnelon, 973.492.2700
3 Highlawn Pavilion
Eagle Rock Reservation,
1 Crest Dr., West Orange, 973.731.3463
Scenic View
1 Highlawn Pavilion
Eagle Rock Reservation,
1 Crest Dr.,
West Orange, 973.731.3463
2 Alice’s
24 Nolans Point Park Rd.,
Lake Hopatcong, 973.663.9600
3 The Newark Club
1085 Raymond Blvd.,
Newark, 973.242.0658
BEST SEAFOOD
1 Denville Seafood & Codmother’s Café
61 Broadway,
Denville, 973.627.2987
2 Restaurant Blu
554 Bloomfield Ave.,
Montclair, 973.509.2202
3 Spain Rincon
41 Richard Mine Rd.,
Wharton, 973.361.8290
BEST STEAK
1 Arthur’s Tavern
700 Speedwell Ave.,
Morris Plains, 973.455.9705
1 Franklin Steakhouse
522 Franklin Ave.,
Nutley, 973.667.1755
2 Don Pepe Steak House
58 Route 46 West,
Pine Brook, 973.808.5533
3 Rod’s Steak and Seafood Grill
1 Convent Rd.,
Morristown, 973.539.6666
BEST THAI
1 Origin Thai 2
10 South St.,
Morristown, 973.971.9933
2 Thai Chef Restaurant
28 Diamond Spring Rd. #A,
Denville, 973.983.0800
3 Thai Ping
811 Main St.,
Boonton, 973.335.9541
