THE TOP 10 BEST RESTAURANTS IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Top 10
Restaurants Southern NJ
The Washington Inn Cape May NJ 609-884-5697 Best American! The Inn was built as a Plantation home in 1840. The Washington Inn offers five unique dining rooms, from summer patio dining to a cozy fireside table. To notch American, Mediterranean fare. Highly Recommended!
Guimarello's Westmont NJ
856-858-9400 We always hear mixed reviews about this place but the two times we visited we had a really superb dining experience. The atmosphere is romantic and the dishes are consistent. It is worth bringing a date and seeing for yourself.
Blackbird Dining Establishment Collingswood NJ 856-854-3444 Best Modern Eclectic!
The marscapone risotto was
wonderful. All pastas are homemade! Very clean and nicely decorated. As close to a 4 star restaurant as you can get in the Southern NJ region. Highly Recommended!
Bobby Flay Steak Atlantic City NJ
866-692-6742 Best SteakHouse!
Unbelievable expertly grilled, Top-quality beef, rubbed with a just the perfect blend of spices. Excellent service and decor. Has a nice bar area. Can get a bit loud. On the pricey side but well worth it. Highly Recommended!
Manna
Margate NJ
609-822-7722 Best American!
Above average American cuisine served in a simple straightforward manner. Imaginative menu is sure to please clientele that are looking for a fresh new twist on things.
Top 10
Restaurants Southern NJ
Shipwreck Grill Brielle NJ
732-292-9380 Best Casual!
Located on on the Manasquan River in beautiful Brielle NJ.
At first glance the shipwreck looks like any other shore restaurant but don't be fooled by imitators. The food here is terrific. Very casual. very good!
Knife and Fork Inn Atlantic City NJ
609-344-1133 Best Steak! There is not much to say about the Knife and Fork in except that "You will absolutely love the steaks and the service!" The seafood dishes are excellent too. A must visit! Highly Recommended!
The Lobster House Cape May NJ 609-884-8296
The Lobster House Restaurant, Raw Bar and Schooner American offers a large and varied menu serving the freshest Seafood available from their own fleet of boats! Nothing fancy but has the freshest seafood around.
Tomatoes Margate NJ 609-822-7535 Best Eclectic!
Don't be fooled by the Italian name! Tomatoes has a full page of sushi and sashimi on the menu. Very delectable dishes and a very cool bar scene. Tomatoes also boasts a very diverse wine list. Exceptional Seafood! Highly Recommended!
Peter Shields Restaurant Cape May NJ
609-884-9090 Most Intimate!
This superb restaurant is located in a charming Victorian House, directly the street from the beautiful Atlantic ocean. A great place for a quiet, romantic, intimate dinner together.
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FunNewJersey.com's Editorial picks
Editorial Pick for the Best restaurant on Long Beach Island!
Avenue
23 Ocean Avenue, Long Beach, NJ 732-759-2900 This beautiful new restaurant was designed by the internationally renowned architect David Collins. We were amazed by how gorgeous and modern the decor was. The food was even better. A very nice lounge and Terrace deck seating make this a great place to bring a date. (But make sure to bring your wallet too!)
Editorial Pick for the Best Steakhouse in Southern NJ!
The Chop House
4 South Lakeview Drive, Gibbsboro, NJ 856-566-7300 Very classy, expensive and noisy. What more could you want from a classic steakhouse? The Filet Mignon was perfect and was one of the best we have ever had. The Veal chops were delicious too. They have a really cool Martini menu that couples can enjoy. We think it is a bit overpriced (especially some wines) but it is truly a great steakhouse. I guess the old adage is true, "You get what you pay for"!
Editorial Pick for the Best Asian with a twist (of French) in Southern NJ!
Water Lilly
655 Haddon Ave Collingswood NJ Water Lily is an upscale French Asian Bistro with a warm and inviting décor providing a cozy, yet elegant dining atmosphere. All the dishes that we tried were well above average and all were a pleasant surprise for our taste buds. The menu was quite diverse and it offered up some Thai influences that I wasn't expecting to see. For the quality of the food the prices are surprisingly reasonable. Very Highly Recommended!
Editorial Pick for the Best Japanese in Southern NJ!
Oh Yoko
1428 Rt 70 West, Pine Tree Plaza, Cherry Hill, NJ, 856–857–9050 Owners Jin Sung and In Mi Jang serve light, crisp dishes of Japanese and Japanese-Hawaiian fusion food. Much of the seafood is caught in the waters of Honolulu, and served on platters made of ice, a Japanese serving technique that keeps sushi as fresh and cool as the moment it was caught. Which makes this the best sushi around!
Best Italian restaurant in Southern New Jersey
Catelli Ristorante Plaza 1000 Main Street, Evesham & Kresson Road, Voorhees, NJ 609-751-6069 Sophisticated cuisine and superior service are hallmarks of Catelli Ristorante. A great place to bring a date for a an elegant evening out in Southern New Jersey.
Best Mix of Culture's and Cuisine's in Southern NJ
410 Bank Street 410 Bank Street, Cape May, NJ, 609-884-2127 Not quite what it once was but it is still awesome the way it fuses styles. Where else can you get unique New Orleans/French/Caribbean cuisine in New Jersey? Still worth a visit.
Best Chinese restaurant in Southern NJ
Joe's Peking Duck House 145 Rt. 73 South, Marlton Crossing Shopping Center, Marlton NJ, 856-985-1551
The food is amazing here. If you really want to finally try the best Chinese around then Joe's will not disappoint. Best Peking duck in all of NJ and some of the best Chinese dinner dishes that we have ever had. The fresh ingredients shine through on every dish. Also has a dim sum menu!
Best Barbecue in Southern NJ
Fat Jacks BBQ Several locatons - Turnersville Audubon and Blackwood, 866-243-7333 Get a full slab of ribs (either wet with sauce or dry rub) with 3 sides and cornbread. Even kids love Fat Jacks!
1. Fuji 4116 East King's Highway, Haddonfield NJ, 856-354-8200 Japanese
Best restaurants in Ocean County NJ
1. Plantation Restaurant and Bar 7908 Longbeach Blvd. Harvey Cedars, NJ, 609-494-8191 This casual yet elegant restaurant has a very different kind of adventurous menu
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A little bit about the FunNewJersey.com Restaurant Guide in Southern NJ
Remember that a "Best of list" is just an editorial opinion. You should use them for what they should be used for..... A reference of opinion. Of course they are not the "gospel" that is set in stone and does not define every restaurant's reputation and standard. There are always great restaurants that will get bad reviews as there are restaurants that aren't considered good that will get good reviews. Please enjoy this reference for what it is. A guide of opinion. It is more important to remember that you should have and have fun going out and trying new restaurants in New Jersey. You will surely come up with your own favorites.