Best Restaurants for Foodies in Watchung

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EssexMiddlesexMorrisSomersetUnion

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BridgewaterCranfordKenilworthMadisonNew BrunswickPiscataway

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Fiorino

4.8

Exceptional(1876)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Summit

Booked 18 times today

A taste of Tuscany in downtown summit!!! The expertly prepared food at Fiorino is based on classic dishes of the Tuscany region. The atmosphere is relaxed-upscale, energetic, and friendly.

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2. Catherine Lombardi

4.8

Exceptional(2440)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Brunswick

Booked 6 times today

Upscale Italian restaurant with homey fare & 2 fireplaces plus a cozy red interior & lively bar.Serving Menus from Stage Left Steak & Catherine Lombardi in the Same Dining Room Mondays-Saturdays. Spring and Summer months seating will be in Stag Left Steak. Fall and Winter in Catherine Lombardi

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3. Limani Seafood Grill

4.7

Exceptional(3552)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Westfield

Booked 17 times today

Limani Seafood Grill in the beautiful town of Westfield, NJ features the freshest seafood dishes, steaks, rack of lamb, live lobsters from the tank, whole fish and a great raw bar. At Limani its all about the food, not to mention the soothing, eye catching decor. Enjoy a romantic dinner, or a business luncheon, or impress your family and friends every time you visit us. Plate presentation, freshness, combined with friendly professional service will impress you and your guests with every visit. Bring your favorite wine and enjoy the best seafood around. If planning a party or a special event call us for a customized menu and we will help plan your on or off premises catered affair.Open six days for lunch, dinner, private parties and take outs. Reservations strongly recommended. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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4. Boulevard Seafood Company

4.7

Exceptional(1434)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Somerville

Booked 3 times today

Boulevard Seafood Company is a foodie's paradise, known for its fresh seafood sourced directly from NY's Fulton Fish Market. As one reviewer noted, 'The food is always fresh and the service is great.' Another mentioned, 'Food is always awesome. Fresh fish cooked to order.' The restaurant's menu is 'always evolving with innovative dishes,' and the atmosphere is praised as 'fun.' Plus, the 'friendly, helpful waitstaff' makes the dining experience even more enjoyable.

5. Steakhouse 85

4.8

Exceptional(4124)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Brunswick

Booked 40 times today

Steakhouse 85 is a 21st century rendition of the classic American Steakhouse. The menu at Steakhouse 85 is comprised of fresh and inspiring modern day interpretations of classic American cuisine, served alongside the traditional steakhouse classics we all know and love. The back bone of our menu is without a doubt our beef. Our mouth watering dry aged steaks are rubbed with a simple yet luscious combination of sea salt, black pepper and fresh herbs. They are seared on a 1200 degree cast iron grill and then broiled to your liking. Paired with a large classically designed bar, complete with savvy cocktails and a Wine Spectator award winning wine list, this steakhouse is sure to please.Wine Spectator Award of ExcellenceOfficial Steakhouse of Rutgers Athletics

6. L'Allegria

4.5

Awesome(752)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Madison

Booked 4 times today

L'allegria, conceived by brothers Saverio and Giovanni Allocca in 1984, experienced a meteoric rise to stardom. It has maintained its lofty status due to the Allocca's dedication to optimum quality. The fashionable ristorante, with the casual feel of al fresco dining in a Mediterranean courtyard, features proficient, unpretentious European-style service, an award-winning wine cellar and a New York City trained kitchen staff. The delicate blend of exquisite renditions of authentic cuisine and wines from Italy's diverse regions, coupled with L'allegria's charming ambiance, create the quintessential Italian dining experience. As a result, L'allegria consistently wins the acclaim of restaurant critics and the applause of diners.

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7. Benihana - Short Hills, NJ

3.9

Excellent(2605)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Short Hills

Booked 73 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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8. Seasons 52 - Bridgewater

4.8

Exceptional(3602)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bridgewater

Booked 62 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

9. La Griglia

4.9

Exceptional(2146)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Kenilworth

Booked 8 times today

With a unique combination of sophisticated atmosphere, an extensive wine list, and contemporary cuisine with a focus on seafood, La Griglia offers a taste of Italy far from the ordinary.

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10. Redstone American Grill - Bridgewater

4.6

Exceptional(1729)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bridgewater

Booked 19 times today

From the moment you walk into Redstone, you know you’re in for a truly special experience. Each guest is warmly greeted at the door with a genuine smile. The people here are glad to see you and it shows. As you pass the cozy fireplace and take in the view of the bustling bar, you know you’ve arrived.Online ordering now available at www.redstonegrill.com!Dining at Redstone is so much more than a delicious meal; it’s a memorable experience – from the carefully selected music to the first class service.Redstone features a wood-burning grill, rotisserie and an open exhibition kitchen where our signature steaks, chops, chicken and the freshest seafood available are creatively prepared.The rugged yet romantic atmosphere is perfect for any occasion, an intimate dinner, a business lunch or Sunday brunch.Adventurous and uncompromising, Redstone’s attention to detail is evident in our commitment to making everything from scratch and to our relentless pursuit of total guest satisfaction.

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Afrika
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was our first time dining at this restaurant on a double date with our parents the ambience was inviting and so were the owners. The food was perfect. The sangria was outstanding. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends and family.Thanks Limani family 🤎
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Limani Seafood GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Westfield
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4.7
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Danielle
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Can never go wrong at NoBu. Their A5 Japanese Wagyu is definitely top 3 that I’ve ever had.
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Nobu Downtown | RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Financial District
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4.7
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Foodcritic
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great place. Way better than we expected. Ambience was good. Food awesome.
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Ninety AcresPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Bedminster
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4.5
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Long
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It’s our first time at this place, even though we’ve been seeing it for over two decades. In short, we were quite pleasantly surprised by the taste of the food, as it was light but very flavorful - not as salty as we thought we’d get from almost any Italian restaurant we’ve been to, some of which are very good in their own right. However, this lightness in taste stood out, be it the prosciutto in the salad or the clams in pasta. We’ll come back for sure.
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FiorinoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Summit
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4.8
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WMfamily5VIP
Virginia •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Thoroughly enjoyed dining at Catherine Lombardi’s. Ambience, staff and food were perfect for a Valentine’s dinner.
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Catherine LombardiPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Brunswick
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4.8

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