Restaurant Reviews

New Jersey’s Best Romantic Restaurants

New Jersey, one of the smallest states in the nation, is packed with an exceptional variety of attractions including beaches, walking trails, recreation piers, bed and breakfasts, beautiful hills and mountains, charming Victorian towns, casinos, fine restaurants and, of course.

The culinary experience in New Jersey can run the entire spectrum from the Jersey shore family restaurants that serve up fried seafood, burgers and pizza to the many gourmet restaurants that are in most major cities and towns to be found.

With all the variety of restaurants, here are the best romantic restaurants in the state, offering outstanding food, your birthday, Valentine’s Day or celebrate an intimate occasion, a beloved man.

Amanda’s Restaurant in Hoboken is set in a beautiful converted brownstone building, with a dining area with embroidered linens, a fireplace adorned, and jaw-AP flooring, all balanced to set the mood for a memorable, romantic meal. 908 Washington St. 201-798-0101

The High Lawn Pavilion in West Orange, with its striking views of Manhattan, just the beginning of an extraordinary culinary experience. The impressive grand vistas are characterized by high lawn pavilion well-prepared American fare matched. Eagle Rock reservation, 973-731-3463

The Frenchtown Inn in Frenchtown is a charming, romantic restaurant in a picturesque, historic site of the 19th Century white-columned building on the banks of the Delaware River. The restaurant interior is high-ceilinged, dark, attractive moldings and carpeting that muffles the sound. 7 Bridge St. 908-996-3300

Panico in New Brunswick is a modern version of the ancient world, a fine restaurant. It is elegant, with mirrored walls, earth, peach, soft lighting, and a flower on every table. 103 Church Street (732) 545-6100

The Ebbit Room in Cape May is in the charming Virginia bed and breakfast hotel. Stay close and enjoy a romantic weekend with new an American menu and live piano music to that special romantic getaway. 25 Jackson St. 609-884-5700

Best Romantic Restaurants are too expensive for your budget? Here is a list of the best of the less expensive, or not affordable, romantic restaurants in New Jersey that can be enjoyed by a couple looking for a leisurely meal in a romantic setting at an affordable price.

Creole Cafe in Sewell When the popular Cajun dishes like crawfish, jambalaya enjoy muffaletta, and Po-Boys, or are the adventurous type willing to try, alligator, ostrich or elk, then you’ll enjoy this place. The situation is painted in an old Victorian house into a restaurant with three attractive dining area in soft sponge, peach and coral tones until done with a down home, Southern feeling transformed. 288 Egg Harbor Rd 856-582-7222

La Griglia Sea Food Grill and Wine Bar in Kenilworth good Northern Italian dishes and seafood selection and offers an award-winning wine list. The interior is modern and attractive with colorful prints, candle-lit tables and soft done recessed lighting system. 740 Boulevard 908-241-0031

Sergeantsville Inn in Sergeantsville fireplace offers dining in 1700 stone building, ask for a cozy table for two by the large stone, open wood-burning fireplace. The atmosphere is beautifully done in the colonial era to decor. They offer a nice selection of traditional American country selection and exotic game dishes. 601 Rosemont-Ringoes Rd 609-397-3700