50 Best American Restaurants near Budd Lake

“Had a wondeful experience !! Everyone’s dinner was excellent. My friend and I ordered Chicken Milanese and it was delicious. The grilled chicken, my husband orderd was moist and very tasty. The stuffed meatloaf was also very good.
The restaurant was decorated for the holidays and looked very festive.
The owner is very friendly and made us feel very welcome.“

“Stopped in for a late breakfast with my husband and Dawn made the most beautiful hot chocolate! They are so friendly and hospitable it’s like eating at a friends house. I have been coming here for over 20 years and have never had a bad experience.“

“We had our small wedding at Andre's this past weekend, and I am still in awe of how fantastic the event was. Tracey is an all-star. From coordinating calls, decorating our table, marrying us, to keeping us on schedule. Andre had our whole group raving about how great the food was. From the appetizers to the cake, we really couldn't have asked for better. On top of it all, the location is STUNNING! The staff helping to serve us were so friendly and pleasant and together they all helped make sure our wedding day was the best day of our life. I can't recommend Andre's enough, and we will certainly be returning for a meal!“

“I had a lovely lunch with my friend. The food was delicious and the staff were so sweet and friendly. It felt like grand dining room at a gorgeous country side. I was very happy dining here today. I’ll definitely be back!“

“The drinks were perfect and the food was delicious! I love the special cocktail menus. They're always creative and delicious. Our table ordered nachos, grilled cheese, Gouda grilled cheese, tomato soup, and salad. The house dressing is SO good and all of the ingredients were fresh and delicious.

I have also had other dishes and drinks here, and I have never been disappointed!!“

“Great place! Fantastic staff, always; great food, specials; very reasonably priced.“

“Service and Food are always excellent!“

“Lovely atmosphere. Very good food and great staff.“

“Great experience!! Maca was my server and she was the kindest and sweetest ever! She made sure we were taken care of and that we enjoyed our Applebees experience. The drinks and food were also great. I would definitely recommend this location!“

“Great food , great service“

“The Jefferson Diner is fantastic! The ambiance is cozy, the menu has a great variety, and the food is delicious. The staff are friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even better. Highly recommend the burgers and milkshakes. A must-visit for anyone in the area!"“

“Wonderful meal and service ! Highly recommend!!“

“Always love this place. Great variety of food, cozy atmosphere, great drink. We live 10 mins from 199, almost 30 mins from 517. I’ll take the extra 20 mins any day!!“

“We enjoyed The Bistro and walk on the grounds“

“As always, another amazing dinner was had. I always look forward to coming here and trying all the different foods and tastes that they offer. I had limited menu choices as a kid, so it’s always a treat to try something new. So far, I’ve never been disappointed 🍽️YUM!“

“Food is Really Good. Nice Place.“

“Everything about Polo’s is amazing. The food is amazing the atmosphere is perfect. I know they are only in November but the Thanksgiving Egg Rolls are mouth watering perfection. Staff is friendly and attentive. Thank you for all your hard work.“

“My husband and I celebrated our anniversary there last night. I requested to dine in one of their rooms. We were escorted to a small room where we enjoyed a wonderful dinner. Our waitress, Ava, was awesome. We were given a small complementary bottle of Processo which was so nice! We have been there many times before and never had a bad meal. The vintage decor there is fabolous! Highly recommended.“

“My first time here and the food was great! The atmosphere inside is really nice and they play good music. The mushroom ravioli, charcuterie and lamb lollipop were all fantastic! We went at night on a cold day; but, we plan to go back in the summer or maybe lunch to catch views of the lake. I would definitely recommend!“

“Miner's has the best Charcoal Margarita and the Little orange martini, they're the best I have ever had. Their Scallops and Tomato Ristto is out of the world, it's always freshly prepared. Highly recommend this restaurant for great quality of food, super service and amazing drinks 🍸“

“simply the best dogs around!“

“😀 Great food and outstanding service, any time of day! I have been eating there regularly for years and it never gets old! Like eating at granma's house.“

“Just used cafe Pierrot to cater a sprinkle I was hosting. Everything was amazing! Placing the order was extremely easy- I sent an email and someone called me right away and quickly responded to any email questions I had. Everyone enjoyed the food and LOVED the cupcakes. Was able to pay in advance online so all I had to do was send someone for pick up the day of the party and everything was ready right away I think food is one of the hardest parts of planning a party. Never know what to get or how much. Being able to simply give them a number of guests and all I had to do was decide which type of salad I wanted, made this part of the party so simple and stress free! Love the one stop shopping aspect where I could get my food, sides, and even cupcakes all from one place. The spread they provide is the perfect mix and they provide the perfect amount, for an awesome price! Definitely recommend using them!!!“

“Good Food. Very nice servers, but the owner is terrible. Not a nice person.“

“A popular seasonal place for locals to gather where everybody knows your name. Tiki bartenders & servers are amazing. Out of towners welcome. Best view to see a Summer sunset. Wonderful hard working owners who are very fair to their staff. Dog friendly. Patriotic ?? ?? ?? .“

“small spot but amazing food and vb great staff.“

“Haven’t been to any Fuddruckers in years since they closed in Wayne,NJ. Was amazed to see a location still open. They have a large game room for the kids. One upsetting thing they didn’t have fresh bakery like other locations. Food was hot and fresh. Plus unlimited fries . Was well worth it.“

“My family and I had a wonderful dinner at IHOP. The food was delicious. I had a burger, my wife enjoyed her pancakes, and my daughter polished off her entire burger—which says a lot! The service was excellent; the staff were attentive, friendly, and always had smiles on their faces. We love coming to this IHOP, whether it’s for breakfast-for-dinner nights or after Saturday morning soccer games. It’s always a great experience!“

“Awesome place. Great staff great food.“

“I recently dined at Chili's in Mount Olive and had an exceptional experience. The food was delicious, especially the sizzling fajitas. The flavors were vibrant and the portions were generous.
What truly made the evening memorable was the outstanding service provided by the managers, Deniz and Lex. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was perfect. Their positive attitude and dedication to customer satisfaction were evident.
I highly recommend Chili's in Mount Olive, especially if you're lucky enough to be served by Deniz and Lex. It's a fantastic place to enjoy a great meal and great company.“

“This is a great place to meet friends, enjoy the food and drinks ?. The food is freshly cooked and yummy choices. The atmosphere is wonderful with outside dining when the weather permits and inside has a warm, cozy atmosphere. I have introduced this Pub to new neighbors, that are new to Sussex/Warren Counties. They love it as much as I do!!

Kid-friendliness: Went for Father's Day with my adopted grandchildren and their parents ❤️ We di n Ed outside which worked out perfect.“

“Fantastic home cooking, relaxing environment, friendly staff, ...quite simply a happy place to be!“

“You get a lot for your money.....nice place and staff...met my beastie there after nit seeing her in 5 yrs

Parking: When busy...parking can be tricky but don't let it stop ya

Wheelchair accessibility: Only one handicap parking spot“

“The food was good but the waiter was rude and tried to add another beverage that I did not order.“

“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.“

“We love this place:) Great food & friendly staff.“

“I was looking for a place to hold a small(er) afternoon party for about 60 friends & family members, and McQ’s came highly recommended for great food, wonderful atmosphere, and top notch service. They did not disappoint. The general manager, Alexis was a pleasure to work with, and was helpful with menu choices, and whatever additional asks I had. (A table area for a display, AV hook-up for a slide presentation, and complimentary drink “coupons” for my guests. The entire staff (including the kitchen) was friendly, and determined to make this a fun (and delicious) event. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I give them 5 stars 🌟 out of 5.“

“Excellent service!!!!! Great view of the river!“

“First time back at the bees in a while, met some folks after work. Bar was full, bartender was doing a great job. Wife dropped off my son to hang out so we got a table and the bartender did double duty I guess because they were short handed. Kid tried the chicken corn dog (a first), liked and finished it. I tried the boneless wings with the hottest option, came to find out they're barely sauced but heavy on seasoning. Bartender kindly grabbed me some sauce. Enjoyed our time, no reason to think we won't be back.“

“Super friendly! Great food!“

“Came for dinner with another couple. The tapas eggplant was delicious, light and flavorful. Just lovely. We had two burgers and two steaks. All delicious and perfectly cooked. Service was excellent and the restaurant is beautiful, however, there is a huge bar in the middle of the restaurant. Which normally would not be an issue but this evening four young women were “working” the older men sitting at the bar. It became clear as the evening progressed that this was going on. None of us could believe what was happening right next to our table!! As the targeted men left the bar the young women quickly moved on to their next victims. It was all very obvious and pretty repulsive. Such a shame to have this type of thing happening in a lovely restaurant. I would hope management will be alerted by the bartenders that their establishment has become prey for this type of behavior. Quite unsettling.“

“Good food had a dinner with my neighbor service was good steamers were good“

“We have eaten there several times and it is always delicious. We want to give special appreciation to Rachel, your manager, for her special caring and sensitivity to our needs. In today's world, where one struggles, especially if old like we are, to speak to a live human being, when you are able to converse with a person who is actually listening to what you said, this is rare. Add to that delicious fresh food and you have a winner. Tonight we had fresh large shrimps with a most delicious home made cocktail sauce. Fresh crab cakes with a fabulous remoulade, and a chocolate mousse to die for as dessert. We ordered too much and have to save some for tomorrow. We live in town, and are happy to see the names of so many out of town visitors appreciate Chesapeake Tavern.“

“Great little tavern. Food was good and they get a decent size portion. Friendly waitress“

“Very attentive and kind staff from the moment we walked in. Food was good but it's not breakfast-ish food, so not exactly difficult to mess up, but it was very tasty either way. Only gripe is that it's cash-only and they only give you bottled water - no free water!

Parking: Free and ample parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible.“

“It’s a gem. If you haven’t been there, please visit.“

“It's a lovely place. I thought this place was getting sold last year but apparently it's not. Would love to make this my mainstay. Before I moved to this area, I lived in the Boonton area,and Johnnie's Tavern was my go to. This place is the only one that could hope to measure up to that level of atmosphere. If this place gets sold or disappears, this whole area is not going to have a locals bar. And that sucks. So it should probably not happen“

“Great food and drinks.“

“Wow! Used Stella G’s as my wedding caterer, and was absolutely blown away. The food was AMAZING. We were nervous about how the food would be but my husband and I were shocked by how delicious it was and the guests kept complimenting it was as well. The restaurant is family run and the owners did everything to make sure it was a hit. From initial emails, phone calls, questions, and menu selection they went above and beyond. I can’t stress enough how each bite of food we had was better than the last. They out did themselves on taste, presentation, professionalism, and courtesy. I will only use them in the future and recommend them to anyone who needs an event catered. Thank you for making our night a success!!!“

“We love Taphouse! In fact we came here for Easter brunch and give it a 10/10. Came with 5 kids and the staff was so nice and accommodating. This is our go to for date night and take out.“