Restaurants near Highlands

“Great food, great vibe, fun location! What more is there?”

“If I could give 10 stars I would! I just had my daughter’s baptism lunch at Fresh and along with every single guest we had I could not be more happy with the food, service,hospitality and accommodations! The food was delicious! So fresh and made with passion. The chef knows what he’s doing. The 2 men that hosted for us were beyond professional, patient and friendly to us and our guests. Every step of the way from planning to finish they were amazing! After we got home I had so many people reaching out to me about how good this place is and how they will definitely be returning for dinner in the near future. Thank you all so much for helping make this day stress free and most importantly SPECIAL!”

“I can't say enough good things about this place, obviously a waterfront beach bar has an amazing view and cool atmosphere, they're constantly hosting events, live music, which attracts a great crowd as well. And by the way, in my opinion as far as bar food goes they're top tier. Not just burgers and chicken fingers but kabobs and short ribs and things you typically see as bar food. Awesome bar food, get a spot on a couch in front of a fire pit next to the water with live music... hard to beat that”

“Best meal ever, the duck was unbelievable as well as the carbonara. Our server Rob was the absolute best. Porcini has easily become one of my favorite restaurants!”

“we had a great time and recommend trying their ice cream”

“Andy’s is a hidden gem in the highlands! 80s basement vibes inside. No frills- beers and shots, jukebox. Dennis (one of the owners) was great to chat with. I can’t wait to go back!”

“The nicest little bar I’ve ever been in…..you can feel the love…..and I’m a black guy in a %99 white area

I’m impressed with your hospitality…good job”

“We ate here today. It was our first time. We loved the food and the atmosphere. It has an interesting history. Definitely worth the drive.”

“Go there every time we are at sandy hook great food snd service”

“We had delivery last night. I haven’t had Chinese food in years because I have never liked it. It was so delicious I woke up to right a review because I’m still thinking about how good it was!”

“Always a Good time and Great food Epic scenery”

“We always go for the open mic there. It's a friendly receptive crowd but just remember as a performer, not everybody there is going to be watching or listening, especially toward the back. It is loud. Just the same it's a receptive audience and the food is good.”

“We love going to the proving ground. The food and vibes are great. The service is equally great. But they advertised live music at 8pm that didn't start until almost 9. We left after 1 song because for us it was late. Please stick to your advertised schedule.”

“Best Mexican...hands down..we come up from Wall all the time. nice happy hour too!”

“Great place. A diamond in the rough for sure. Casual and relaxing.”

“The fresh ingredients, the unique flavors, the spice-level made-to-order and the hospitality make this one of New Jersey's best restaurants!”

“Super delicious Italian cuisine, excellent dessert menu, super ambiance, free parking and to top it all off; you can stroll the boardwalk to enjoy the cool sea breeze of the Atlantic Ocean.”

“I’ve been about 5 times so far and LOVE Emelio’s! The food is fresh and delicious and the portions generous. Even their simple side salad is something special - delicious, light dressing. And the service is great, which is hard to come by these days. It’s clearly a family-run place where Everyone cares about the quality. Also impeccably clean!”

“My family wanted indian after apple picking and we couldn’t find a place until I looked up Indian and found them. It said 5 stars and the ratings were not wrong. This restaurant was absolutely amazing. The food was excellent and there were so many choices. All of the food was worth it. I’ve been to many Indian restaurants and this place is in my top 3. The owner is such an amazing, hardworking, and sweet woman. She told us her story about for 20 years she’s wanted to have a restaurant yet she took the time to support and take care of her kids. It was heartwarming. She also told us a story of a father and a daughter who were starving and came to the door after close hoping they didn’t close yet. The chefs left, but she didn’t want them hungry. She still let them in and she cooked dinner for them and didn’t let them pay. It was for free. She expresses how being able to give food is a blessing and the biggest reward is being able to give food for people in need and feeding the people. She deserves this restaurant. Not only is she an amazing woman, but the bigger plus is the food is absolutely amazing. The naan, aloo papri chaat, chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh, lamb tikka masala, paneer tikka masala. All of it was amazing and so flavorful. For the spice levels my brother and I got medium and my parents got medium plus and the spice levels were perfect.”

“Wonderful, friendly owners! Coffee is delicious and the greek baked goods/desserts are fantastic! Bonus... you can hone your greek language skills 🩵”

“Soul Kitchen is amazing! Our students love working with the great staff and always feel welcome and learn great skills and life lessons. The student favorite part of the soul Kitchen experience is of course the delicious food made by Chef Emily and her staff. The Matawan Regional staff and students want to thank Bon Jovi and all his supporters for a great experience and relationship!”

“Overall, great ice cream. One of us had a brown sugar dough flavor that was great. The other had Peanut Butter Palooza (sp) mixed with plain chocolate. The plain chocolate was bland and not very chocolatey. Service at Tinton Falls was quick and friendly.”

“Absolutely love this place! Our waiter was amazing and very knowledgeable on everything on the menu. Yes EVERYTHING!! I personally don’t like beets but everyone I was with said they were to die for. Meatballs were amazing. The tomato sauce was so yummy. Mushrooms I would label as vegetarian steak. Beautifully charred. The sausage and peppers pasta dish is my favorite thing on the menu. I love everything about it. Pasta is always perfectly cooked. I can’t say enough good things about this place!”

“Great food! Lunch portion had me stuffed! I'll be back again!”

“The best vegan, gluten free ice cream and baked goods in NJ! It’s a safe space for a child or person with allergies to sit and eat a delicious treat. Every one will enjoy the ice cream!!! The owners are always friendly and welcoming.”

“good service in colts neck, angie was very helpful and informative, very nice person to talk to ! very kind, the smoothies were made perfectly and the pumpkin balls are amazing”

“We just enjoyed our first G Wings 22 experience and it was phenomenal! From the convenience and friendliness of the ordering process and helpful suggestions of Sean over the phone to the pleasant, welcoming atmosphere of the pickup process, this place is amazing! The intoxicating aroma when you enter the restaurant and the delicious smell during the torturous car ride home being taunted by the airborne flavors makes it an awesome treat before you even take a bite! We opted for the buffalo (Medium heat) and the Asian 22 wings. They did not disappoint! You can tell when wings are fresh vs. frozen. These are fresh and the sauce flavors were on point! Every bite was perfectly succulent and beyond satisfying! Even the celery and carrots were perfect! The homemade blue cheese and ranch dips were delightful and a perfect compliment to the flavors of the wings! We are definitely going back for the Honey Siracha next time, as in tomorrow! This joint is a true family run place with outstanding quality and customer service! Looking forward to the superbowl wings already!”

“The food is fresh and beautifully presented. Waitstaff is so helpful. The restaurant is immaculate. Our favorite restaurant. It is worth the hour and a half drive to get there.”

“What an absolute delight and surprise! Chef Salil personally brought the day's special dish for us to try. Remarkable and memorable. Explained the menu to perfection. The food so fresh and made daily in their kitchen. We will be going back often.”

“Every time I have eaten at Tandoor India, I have Fully & thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
All dishes I have tried have been Great - delicious & Satisfying. I choose from the Vegetarian & gluten-free options. I eat Vegan and anything can be made without dairy as well.. Happy Every Time!!
This most recent visit I loved the Chana Saag (chickpeas with spinach & spices) Mild and had the Best papadam (gf cracker flatbread). The couple who has created & runs this North Indian style restaurant are truly welcoming, lovely, kind, considerate, and give the absolute best service! I enjoy the calm & clean atmosphere- I enjoy the change of colors in the new location & always deeply love the music! Thank you so much. always looking forward to next visit :)”