50 Best American Restaurants near Andover

“Absolutely by FAR the best place in northern NJ. We have bought many cakes from here from over the years and have also been extremely happy. They are all delicious. The pastries are very good and the macarons are something they are quite known for. The building is hidden and not much to look at in Andover but it is definitely worth it!“

“We held my sister’s bridal shower here & we are all blown away at how great a experience we had. From start to finish Tracey & Liz assisted us with all the planning, & were super responsive to my emails. The day of, Tracey & our servers were so kind & helpful with everything. Everyone loved the food & the cake was delicious too! Thank you so much for making my sister feel special on her special day! Will hopefully come in the future for a regular dinner or lunch just to have Chef Andre’s food again!“

“On our first time here we chose the Chefs tasting menu, and it did not disappoint! Everything was delicious, the service was very good, and in beautiful historic old home. Definitely recommend for everyone to try out this much needed gem here in the county!“

“Love this place! It is BYOB or you can order a bottle of wine. They do not serve by the glass or have any other alcohol. They have a chefs tasting menu in addition to the 3 or 5 course meal. You may have to ask for it, but it's worth it! Food is always phenomenal.“

“Long time Andy’s customer and I’ve since moved out of the area but when I come through North Jersey I never skip an opportunity to have the best and most creative and delicious hotdogs. Andy‘s is constantly giving back to the community and partnering with the local school system for fundraisers. It’s a true example of a local community restaurant. Don’t get a Boring Dog. Try something unique“

“Food is amazing and very creative. Have had breakfast lunch and dinner. The only challenge is to decide what to order. Kudos to this talented chef and her son in their kitchen. This is a gastronomic treat from an entire team that does not present any versions of the obligatory standards found on most other menus. The wait staff has a great energy, which adds to the whole dining experience. I travel from PA to experience the food and if it were closer it would certainly be a go-to for me. The attached farm market with its delightful cheeses and treats, as well as unique and wonderfully fun culinary items-and even clothing-make the entire experience a heart-warming and fulfilling journey.“

“I cannot say more about how happy and easy going the atmosphere and service of this place is. Each time we dine in, it’s like walking into our home with the family. The food is great, always conversations happening and friendly staff, no matter how early or late in the afternoon you go.Parking: Parking is available on street or back of place.Kid-friendliness: Area is small but able for kids to watch the tv or sit comfortably.“

“Chicken Murphy whaaaaattttt? Phenomenal!!! Great food, great service and the owner greeted us when we walked in. I promise you won't be disappointed!!! I am bummed I was so excited when my murphy was put in front of me I forgot to take a picture.“

“While being in the area, decided to stop there for lunch. Local food was good, they had a very decent beer. The view on the lake was extraordinary and in some sense, quite soothing. Prices were decent and service up to par. I'll make sure to stop there if I am ever in the area again.“

“Hands down best omelettes in Sussex County. I'm a picky breakfast gal so for breakfast I almost exclusively have western omelettes and as such consider myself an expert - so go there and get one, you won't regret it. Their homefries are yummy too! I've heard great things about the pancakes and French toast so I'll definitely have to give that a try soon!“

“First visit to Alice’s. We will return. Fun bar downstairs with outside heated seating looking over the lake. The food was ok. Steak was ordered rare and that came out perfect. The Salmon though was over cooked. Sides were fine though the vegetables were a mix of warm and cold. Service was great. Nice people.“

“The tables and floor were clean. They need to do a better job at keeping the condiment containers filled. My son enjoyed his burger and fries. The fish sandwich I got was excessively piled with coleslaw, and there was more bread to it than anything else.“

“We are new to the area, so we stopped in for a quick bite and drink.Its a nice sized place, well spaced out so you dont feel like you are on top of the next table.The staff was quick, attentive and professional.The food- AMAZING. I ordered the grilled octupus and want to come once a week to just get that. My girlfriend ordered the corned beef spring rolls and they hit the spot as well.We will def be back to explore more of the menu, as those 2 items alone have us wanting more.Parking: Is a lot of traffic but people come out and you park easyKid-friendliness: YesWheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“First time coming here for dinner with the family to celebrate my birthday on St. Patrick’s day! Food was excellent. My fiancé is born and raised British and she absolutely loved the bangers and mash! The chicken schnitzel was delicious! Atmosphere inside was fun and relaxing. Bag pipe player walking around. Manager came over twice and checked on us! Thank you for a great meal!“

“The clams in wine sauce were so salty it was insane. They hurt mine and my partners tongues. Otherwise the food was good. The teriyaki salmon was amazing!!!! We also had their winterberry sangria which tastes exactly how you think it would--the mulled cider was the standout of that drink. The pub is very small town Irish pub style. It was cute.“

“First time here in the Newton Friendly’s and last time I was in any Friendlys was over 20 years ago. I am now a senior, so I ordered lunch off of the senior menu and received a free Sunday. Enjoyed my experience so much I will be back. Thank you Friendly’s.“

“Krave did such an amazing job with our wedding! Kate is absolutely phenomenal and every time we met with her I felt so confident that everything would be taken care of perfectly, and on the day of everything ran so smoothly. They do weddings at the Conservatory frequently and they know the ins and outs of how to make a wedding go well. The food was delicious. We chose family style and our guests seemed to enjoy that a lot. The food during cocktail hour was plentiful and amazing. They do a great job serving food that is both delicious and interesting. I would definitely choose Krave again and I highly recommend them!“

“We have been there several times . And always good. This past Christmas Eve was the exception. Must have had a new cook. My steak way undercooked and husband filet ( the special) overcooked. Usually everything is really good. I highly recommend. Just not on Christmas Eve.“

“The Beacon was so accommodating since I planned my entire wedding dinner within a month. I needed as few headaches as possible. Edna coordinated everything! The staff was very polite and attentive. Everyone LOVED the food and atmosphere. I will be coming in regularly to try the other dishes on the menu and maybe a little line dancing.“

“This is the first time I've visited there and I was so pleasantly surprised at how very cozy and cute this beautiful restaurant is. You automatically feel comfortable just walking through the door. Quaintly decorated. Old school comfortable ? I love that feel!The food?? 10 Stars Excellent!!The drinks? Big and Excellent as well. Bathroom has a very comfortable charm.Very clean and a place you want to hang out in with friends or family all night. They do catering as well!I highly recommend this Awesome Restaurant!!“

“I've heard the term "out of body experience" before but could never truly say I've had one until I sank my teeth into a cheboygah (cheese burger for the layman's) at Village Saloon. Paired with fresh cut fries (fresh cuts for the hip) this cheboygah will change everything you ever thought was possible in culinary art. Their chilli is a meaty dense dark texture that warms the coldest souls from the darkest corners of the earth. My wife ventured into the land of poultry there by ordering a fried chicken special. All she lent me was half a wing in fear that she would run out of chicken too fast. Our server, I never got her name as she was also bartending / changing the lives of men and women who were experiencing the saloon, was nothing short of a messenger of God. Bringing food and drinks promptly and kindly and ensuring we did not faint out of pure bliss during our dining experience. All humans must enter this establishment and order a cheboygah. This is the only way to have the best in the universe. It will ruin all other boygahs for you at every place you ever get one. The fact that it comes with fresh cuts fried to superior excellence elevates your situation beyond your wildest dreams. Life begins anew when you leave here. There is nothing else but days of longing for the next time you get to go to Village Saloon.Kid-friendliness: Highchairs“

“I was so impressed by the professional, prompt service we received at lunch on a Friday. Our server was upbeat, and he offered us coffee refills shortly before we ran out at least four times! The omelette was good, but the home fries were a little dry - if you like ketchup, you probably wouldn’t have noticed. Every meal I’ve had here was solid, however!“

“I highly recommend Longhorn Steakhouse in ITC Crossing. We went there for lunch on Valentine's day. The restaurant is well run, all the staff is very nice and treated us well, the portions are ample and the food is very good.I had a NY strip and it came medium as I ordered it. The steak was properly seasoned with salt and pepper. I had a rather large baked potato with the steakMy wife had a burger and a salad which she said was also very good and was more than she could eat. The salad came home with us.Both meals came out at the same time and both were hot. Our server was Harley. She stopped by frequently to see if we needed anything and that the food met our expectations. It was not super busy and she took time to chat with us which was nice.We went because the manager, Laurel Hill, very graciously, took time to put together a very nice gift basket as a door prize, for the Mount Olive Jr. AF ROTC’s bingo night and we like to support businesses that support organizations that do good in our community.This Longhorn Steakhouse is much better than other Longhorn Steakhouses we tried, which were mediocre. I assume that that is because it is managed well and the staff cares. Dining here was a very good experience. We will be regulars in the future.“

“We had the pleasure of throwing my daughter's baby shower at Stone Water on St. Patrick's Day. From beginning to end, it was a complete success. Karissa worked tirelessly with me to ensure that the entire planning process was seamless and that our event would be perfect! Perfect is an understatement!!! The event exceeded all of our expectations - the room was beautiful, the staff was incredible to work with and the food was out of this world! Family and friends are still raving about the event and of course, my daughter was equally floored. We will definitely be returning for future events and truly cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Karissa and all of the staff at Stone Water!“

“The perfect place for a larger family outing. Celebrated a birthday with a dozen plus people including a handful of kids. Spacious interior (outside too in warmer weather). We were seated appropriately in the back room with a great view of the lake and away from adults only by the fireplace. Kids were free to be kids without disturbing others. Without exception, food and drinks were delicious and our waiter was great. With Horse Shoe Lake Park right down the road, it allowed us all to burn off some of the calories.“

“It was my first time eating here. Oh man the food I can't explain it was just amazing. Me and my wife got 2 orders of boneless wings and got 4 different flavors. We also got burgers for dinner it was like eating at home they were so good. I have to say we were given a suggestion of kung foo wings and it was the best wings I have ever had. If you go to get wings here you have to try the Kung foo or how ever they spell it.“

“We have been coming to the Windlass for years so when our son requested that it be the venue for the rehearsal dinner for his recent wedding, we were happy to comply. It did not disappoint! Food, service and atmosphere were all excellent. We were excited to show our out of state guests how beautiful NJ really is. Thank you to Donna and everyone involved.“

“I love this cafe! Food is always good and the service is great too! Such a cute place! We had the pleasure of meeting the owners today and they were so nice!! Will keep coming back! We ordered the grilled cheese with bacon and tomato and the cheese burger. The soup of the day was vegetable minestrone and it was yummy!“

“This diner eclipses all others in NJ. Peter does a fantastic job in serving the customers and pays attention to details. Only one thing needs changing to get the coveted 5 star rating; Please procure a higher quality bacon. The sausages and the rest were superb!“

“I’ve been going to this place since high school (probably earlier but went more when i could drive) and i’m NEVER disappointed. Same order every time. P.S THEY PUT HASHBROWN ON YOUR SANDWICH. Do it you don’t regret it!!! Thank you G&S!“

“The service here was fantastic! I only wish the food matched. The burrata app was actually quite good and flavorful, however the lobster ravioli, not so much. The sauce did not have much flavor, and the filling in the ravioli was mealy and subpar in flavor as well. There was a huge pile of spinach dolloped in the center of the plate, and was way too much for my liking. It definitely took away from any lobster flavor that existed. I had to push most of it aside. I would not recommend this dish. The cocktails saved the meal and were quite delicious though.“

“I went there with both of my daughters & my grandchildren that are 4 years old and 1 1/2 & we enjoy ourselves. The reason we went here was because the donate a percentage of the bill to the local high school. Staff friendly & atmosphere.“

“Such a sweet place. No pressure to leave. The food is homemade. There is a coffee station to make your own cups to stay or take out. It is now our new place for us girls to meet. Breakfast can be ordered anytime. I didn't notice if there was wheelchair accessibilityVegetarian options: I just noticed that there was vegetarian options I'm not one.Kid-friendliness: I only noticed a kids menuParking: Parking right out frontDietary restrictions: I don't have any. You need to go & check it out yourself.“

“This local tavern seems to have transformed itself during the pandemic! The food is amazing! I was surprised at the prices however. We intended to stop in for a few beers and burgers, it was not a special night out but it wound up costing as much as if it were. The noise levels tend to get pretty high in the bar, so you may prefer to sit in the back dining area. Go and support locally owned establishments!“

“Went for lunch today and everything was so delicious! Ordered a Brooklyn panini and Polo’s punch. Shared an order of pesto garlic park boneless wings which are a must have everytime we come. Service at the bar was amazing even for it being 12“

“We had a 6pm dinner reservation for my boyfriend’s birthday. Told the server boyfriend has a shellfish allergy. We ordered calamari on his recommendation but asked about prawn sauce having prawns as part of the ingredients. Was initially told incorrect information and the sauce was delivered to our table.Not off to a great start.The calamari was the worst I’ve had in a long time. The rings were so small and dry. For $18 I could get much better quality at Panther Pub.We also ordered half a dozen oysters, which were okay. Between courses we sat thirsty with empty glasses and a clean table for about 10 mins before our tomahawk arrived. The steak was fantastic and the reason we will return!We were eating for a few mins before we were asked if we wanted more drinks. Meanwhile the table next to ours was seated, greeted, and drink order taken (by the same server).Luckily we did get some water this time, but waited quite a while for our second round of drinks. Server apologized for the delay. We get it, it’s a busy Saturday night.For dessert we got gelato and cappuccino, which was heavenly. Overall, the service and some of the food was a little disappointing for the price tag.“

“Went with 4 people - not too many 4-tops. I’m guessing it’s mostly 1-2 tops on purpose. Short wait for a table but VERY much worth it. Food was delicious. I had a basic Bacon & Cheese but my friend had the breakfast tacos and said they were also delicious :)“

“The hotel looked very nice and modern with a great entryway. The rooms were well maintained and clean especially the beds, so comfortable. The staff was excellent especially Steve at the bar who helped us have a great evening after the wedding!“

“Lakeside tavern is a great place to go! The bartenders are amazing. Michele is my favorite to visit every time I go. The line dancing every week is so much fun! It’s great when they have entertainment. They really should charge a cover charge because you’re getting a lot. I hope they continue to Linedancing every week because it’s a lot of fun and the food is amazing. The chef there does the most amazing job!“

“Why travel out to go and eat else where and spend more money on gas. Save the gas and travel time and eat here. Great for hopatcong and other residents. food is great. prices are good. Close by my house. There should be more people going here food is “

“Very nice place for food and drinks, waiter was somewhat slow, due to understaffing,tending to very large birthday party. Otherwise on other days, pretty good service and drinks. Try them, you'll become a regular in your first visit.Parking: Good parking and handicap accessible.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly, go there, you'll see!!!Wheelchair accessibility: Access by wheelchair, very accessible, ramp in rear of building also, front entry will also accommodate a wheelchair, level first floor.“

“I past but this place very often and it always catches my eyes, because of it's unique A-frame log cabin look. Also, that it has a sign that says 'Drive-Thru' and next to it is another sign that says 'We Sell Beer'...always shake my head and have a chuckle!! One day decided to pop in and grab a dog. The inside is a bit odd, as the outside. The interior decor is a mashup of ski log cabin, a diner, and a hot dog stand...hilarious!! The staff at the counter was friendly and patiently waited for me to decide on what I wanted...breakfast or lunch...brunch times are the toughest!! Their menu board is larger than expected, also they serve breakfast all day. So, I got the breakfast sandwich to go and a hotdog with fries and a shake to eat in. The food was ok, a little pricey for average size portions. The staff was nice as they brought the food to the table. As I was sitting there looking around, taking in the unique decor once again. Not saying it's bad, just needs a few things updated. One area I enjoyed looking at...was a display case with the owner's father U.S. Army service jacket from WWII with a couple of his medals, photos, and letters. Definitely respect and appreciated that display of that history. One day I would like to come back to help them update that display case.“

“We went in June and were very disappointed, I reached out to the owner to let them know my complaints. They asked us to try them again. Last week we went back and I’m happy to say I had such a great time & meal! The owner revamped everything and it shows! We look forward to going back. We ordered the mozzarella sticks, and 2 different burgers. Both burgers were cooked perfectly and the mozz sticks were so good!“

“Four friends had lunch today. We got there right at opening. There was only one server, tending bar and waiting on tables. She was excellent! Our drinks and our food came in a timely manner. Her attitude was friendly and professional. Our food was very good, with great portions.“

“Charley's Tavern impressed me with their prime rib—flavorful, perfectly cooked, and a true delight for the taste buds. The inviting atmosphere and attentive staff further enhanced the overall dining experience. I highly recommend Charley's for a fantastic meal!“

“Surprisingly good Irish food. We stopped in on a random Wednesday night while staying in the area. There was some bingo going on and it was not very crowded. I always feel the need to try corned beef or a Reuben any time I visit any Irish eatery. I asked the server how the Reuben egg rolls (yes Reuben egg rolls!) were and she said they are a big hit. So I got those as an appetizer and they were very good and something very unique. I also had the burger with corned beef on it and it was cooked perfect and the corned beef had just the right amount of tang to it. My daughter loved her fries and mozzarella sticks and filled up on those before she even got to try her Mac and cheese. Overall the food was delicious, the server was incredibly friendly and helpful and was extremely patient with a 4 year old that was a bit fussy from traveling all day. I'll certainly return the next time I'm in the area.“

“2/23/24: The Stanhope House dates back to 1798! It's like the all time Great American Road House. A group of us came put to support our friend's friend BD Lentz- blues guitarist. What an amazing show BD and his other accompanying musicians put on! The venue had phenomenal acoustics. Many of us were on the dance floor getting down. Many of the GREATS like Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Winter... have performed here. A basic bar menu is available. We had Beer, Pinot Noir, Cesar Salad, Sweet Potato Fries and Coconut Shrimp. All the food was pretty decent. The entire staff is very friendly. Parking is available in back of the building. "Presently , there's been a lot of talk about tearing this great historic place down. Please sign the petition on Change.org- Save The Stanhope House !!" Thank you for your support! : )“

“We had a “morning after” brunch here after our son’s recent wedding. All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was and Stacey and her staff could not have been more accommodating. It was the perfect ending to our weekend of celebration. Thank “

“Imagine the vibe and atmosphere Cracker Barrel goes for - a rustic, old world, farm and industry inspired, old timey facade.This place is like that, but everything from the structural timbers of the building to the artifacts on the wall are all real, 100% authentic, everything there has actual history and was used at that location. Even if you don't care about that you'll find yourself admiring the building itself because things just are not built like that today.The service is great and the food is excellent. The prices are high, but the quality the food, the atmosphere and the service is absolutely worth it.“

“After a morning out and after adventuring, I was all the way out in Hackettstown and in need of some solid bar food. I found Marley's via my trusty fellow yelpers and was so glad that I made the effort to pop in. I was immediately sat at a high-top close to the bar, and got water quickly. Their menu had an expansive list of your typical bar foods, but I got the potato skins (YUM) and their buffalo chicken salad. That thing was humongous and delicious. Everything about the food here I had was solid and hit the spot. While their customer service could be a bit more attentive, because it was hard to flag people down to extra things as you needed it, everything else was fine from the quality of the food, the speed of service, cleanliness, etc. This place is solid and the portion of the food was stunning. I'd recommend this place to anyone popping in for a quick snack/eat or needing a drink/bar food.“