New American Restaurants near Rockaway, NJ

“Rockaway River barn is always a lot of fun! It was very busy when we first arrived. We knew we would need to wait for a table and waited less than anticipated. We found a seat at the bar (there were a lot of drink and beer options) and they texted us for our table. It was loud which was a bit challenging to talk, but shows how much people love it there. Our waitress was always checking on us for what we needed. The basket of bread was a nice addition while we waited for food. Despite being busy we didn’t find ourselves waiting too much. The spinach artichoke dip we started with was great! Our waitress kept giving us a lot of chips too! The fries were great! The Mac and cheese was a bit dry and plain but still good! We enjoy going to Rockaway River Barn!“

“Brick 46 has been a go to spot for my family since moving to the area 2 years ago and the food never disappoints. That in mind we decided to host our 3 year olds birthday party here. Everything was executed perfectly. Our hostess, so sorry I don't recall her name, was awesome and made everyone feel at home. Lou, the owner, made everything easy during the booking process and my wife and I could not been happier with the outcome of the day. A huge thank you to Lou and the entire Brick 46 family!!!“

“This is obviously one of the tastiest restaurants in the area. Always when I come to this place I am profoundly glad. They always keep their very high level service and the topmost level of dishes they serve. You definitely will enjoy this this restaurant. Highly recommended.“

“We have dined at Chef Fredy's on several occasions. It never disappoints. From Beginning to end, we have always enjoyed our experience. The service is wonderful as is the food and food presentation. In addition, there is always such a welcoming feeling when you dine at Chef Fredy's. This is truly one of my favorite restaurants and we will definitely be back.“

“Visited the Season 52 while traveling to Morris Plains, NJ for work. Went during happy hour which they have from 3-6pm, and the bar was full but they had high top seating open around the bar. The service was quick and the server was delightful. My food was well made and typically this comes with a risotto but I wanted just protein and veggies. It was seasoned well and cooked well too. I'm never disappointed in my time at Season 52.“

“Very nice place and an amazing food. The NY strip is really delicious, soft and creamy when you take at medium cook.The atmosphere is OK, but nothing impressive to make you and your family too excited.The staff serves very well with some kind of emphaty, but not happy as you want to be.Its not a chepeast price in Town, so, if you are getting there, there is a lot of types of food on the menu.“

“Hadn't eaten here in a little while. We really enjoyed the food and drink quite a bit! I love eating small plates and getting different tastes. Our favorites were the chicken and waffles, pulled pork sliders, shrimp and chicken specialty tacos and we ordered truffle fries (off menu) that were delicious. My boys don't love vegetables but they even liked the shaved Brussel sprout salad! We will definitely be back.“

“My family and I had an amazing brunch experience at Agricola! We were a group of 10 people and were seated promptly. Our server, Elvis, was absolutely fantastic - attentive, friendly, and made great recommendations. The food and drinks were delicious across the board, with everyone in our group loving their orders. Standout dishes included the heavenly cinnamon roll, creamy burrata, flavorful mushroom pizza, indulgent carrot cake pancakes, and perfectly cooked flank steak & eggs. The ambiance was great for a relaxed Saturday brunch, and the portions were generous without sacrificing quality. Highly recommended for groups looking for a memorable brunch experience!“

“Let me start off by saying I grew up in Philadelphia and ate cheesesteaks regularly ever since I was quite young. I know these folks here are known for their “best of NJ” Taylor Ham ;not pork roll ( almost forgot where I was) and cheese. I’ve had it here before and I do believe it is incredible and stands up to the claims. However… the cheesesteak they make here may not be getting enough love. You should consider it and understand that it could put up a fight with some of the best in Philly. 10/10. Would order again, and again … and again. Also, the guys here are great to chat with.“

“New contemporary restaurant with great menu. I stopped in for lunch and had a really good chicken sandwich. Chicken cutlet was fresh, juicy and crispy on a toasted pita with crispy prosciutto , lettuce and tomato and mozzarella. French fries were also fresh and crispy. Also tried an eggplant on focaccia with roasted red peppers and was also very delicious. Everything on the menu sounds good and I might have to go back for the hanger steak. Lots of seating , big bar , lots of TVs. I was there on a Saturday and they only had one waitress waiting on like 4 tables and 6 people at the bar which was fine because we weren’t in a hurry but I could see it getting crazy.“

“We stopped in on St. Pats weekend and where plesently surprised. We got immediate seating at the bar and had amazing food. We came because the spot was recommended for their tap list, and boy, did they not disappoint. Spectacular selection of premium beers and a great variety too; not just the usual whale NEIPAs. My only complaint is that this spot is too far away from me to be a regular haunt. If you're around the area, definitely give Taphouse 15 a try.Parking: Lot is a bit tight, and the restaurant is situated in the middle of a divided highway, so it felt a bit strange when we pulled in from the left.“

“Stopped here after church and was pleasantly surprised. The owner greeted us and sat us immediately. You can genuinely see his care and pride in the restaurant. The service was outstanding. Our daughter was the only child there but they all fussed over her. We really appreciated that. They also made menu modifications for her with no issues. We all loved our food. Portions were plenty and we all brought home some leftovers. Oh and get the beets if you are a beet person. They were fantastic!“

“The Smoke Rise inn is the neighborhood's best kept secret This charming building has as much history as it does ambiance It is believed to be a private establishment due to it being behind the Smoke rise community gates but it is open to the public When you walk into the bar area you can't help feeling like you are walking into the tv show cheers Everyone does know your name or will by the time you leave The staff and the usual patrons are extremely friendly and love meeting new folks The bar room is charming with stone and wood walls and a cozy fireplace on the upper seating area There is dining in the gazebo room which is equally as lovely and a bit quieter The food is delicious and the drinks are quite generous The Inn can also accommodate weddings in their ballroom or private parties So if you haven't checked out this fabulous eatery come drop in but make sure you make a reservation on the weekend“

“We catered our son's first birthday party with American BBQ and we received SO many compliments about how delicious the food was! The delivery/setup was prompt and super quick! I had numerous email exchanges with Roberta going back and forth with ideas and she was absolutely wonderful to work with! Highly recommend!!“

“We come from Morristown for this gem! Drive over probably weekly with our 3 young children and are always impressed. Family friendly environment in dining room and they are all friendly and accommodating. Great kids menu and fantastic food/beer menu. It’s our favorite spot! Consistently good!“

“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!“

“J&M Grill makes delicious burgers and soups! They are always so fresh and they take the time to make the burger the way you like it. The soups and chili in the winter are so good to warm you up! The staff is super nice and super quick service!“

“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!“

“On vacation nearby & visited the Beacon on several occasions over last few weeks for drinks & food. Delicious, particularly recommend crab dip, seafood flatbread & burgers.Really enjoyed the live music and trivia night!Can’t wait to visit during the warmer months and spend time on the deck.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free catered for.“

“Harvest Bistro is absolutely incredible! This has been a favorite lunch spot of ours for years. We also recently worked with them to cater my son's baptism party and we were so impressed. Every single guest commented on how delicious the food was. Several people even told us it was the best food they had ever had from a caterer. Tushar is so helpful and easy to work with too. We'll definitely be going back to Harvest Bistro for all of our future parties!“

“Only bad thing is i don’t live in the area. Got an angry bird that was also my first experience of a chicken cutlet sandwich, and it’s going to be hard to find a better one. I got a vanilla milkshake that had ctc topping that was solid, just wish they blended the ctc in the shake. Great little spot“

“Like walking into a restaurant on the titanic, beautiful and classy! Fantastic service, fantastic food! My Mule was perfectly made and I ordered another! Highly recommend! One of the best places to go on a date in Morristown! Don’t skimp on your woman!“

“Great service and dining room. The calamari could have been a little more crisp, but overall it wasn’t tough and tasted good. The special braised short rib raviolis were excellent. Fresh homemade pasta dough and homemade vodka sauce. Would like to get back here and try more “

“This is a decent spot. We dined here with another couple on a busy Saturday night. It's a small space but well designed with mostly attentive service. For me, the standouts were the appetizers. We shared the chicken lollipops and pork belly. The chicken was so crispy and flavorful! We tried the arctic char and short ribs as entrees. Both were good but I wouldn't say exceptional or standout. I did thoroughly enjoy the grits that came with the short ribs. We also all split the earl grey tea tiramisu. It sounded interesting and innovative but missed the spot for us! It really did not feel like a tiramisu. I think I would have been more into it if it was called something else! It was tasty but unexpected given the name.“

“I have 1M on tik tok was there 2-3-24 at 8 pm told manger lady I was blown away said (@grandpaMagic1) told her I was going upload a video to my followers Promote this place and ask folks to meet me there Monday nights for February 2024. Was by $44 bill torn in half ( what’s an extra 25-50 people on a Monday worth ?) no, it was not // FABULOUS $29 rib eye staff 20 stars gonna promote this place possibly gotta see — manager lady needs a lesson on value of social reach to 50,000 locals at a cost of a $29 steak // duh-/ wait, new idea gimme $500 I’ll make two video promos on this joint not one — tried to me nice ❤️❤️❤️ 3 month contract $1,500 paid up front DM ME — I live up on skyline drive morristown — only 1 block from the green so instead of paying $55 to $75 it’s only $29 and is truly fabulous -/ 4 large stars not 5 because TV certainly doesn’t need to be even on with the cool music -/ even their music was good // portions I saw around me big enough for Hulk Hogan and the $18 CALIMARI - I hear is a crazy good I’m joe schroeder IG: @25CashMagnet“

“New chef absolutely turned this place around. My gosh. What a difference. The ambiance is awesome and the food is perfection. The octopus is always my favorite and I usually get the porter house or the surf and turf. Put this in the rotation for date nights and great setting for socializing and friends.“