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The Highlawn, West Orange, NJ

The Highlawn

4.4
4.4
1497 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
  • Neighbourhood gem
Nestled atop the picturesque Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, NJ, The Highlawn is regarded throughout the region for fine dining and its dedication to making each celebration memorable and unique. It has been the trusted venue of many private groups, Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, local community associations, and many more, and is a recipient of OpenTable's Diners' Choice Awards for the Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants.

The landmark has been revitalized to provide patrons with a premier fine dining experience and world-class site for weddings and special events. With world class Culinary Director and Executive Chef William Prunty now at the helm, diners can expect an out-of-this-world meal.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Built into the Watchung Mountain Ridge of West Orange’s Eagle Rock Reservation, the Wine Cellar is a venue like no other for private events, corporate functions, tastings, and celebrations. The event space hosts 15-65 guests and is the ideal setting for any gathering.
  • Private party facilities
    The Skyline Ballroom features the most iconic panoramic views of New York City—anywhere. The event space hosts up to 200 guests and is the perfect setting for receptions of any kind
  • Area
    West Orange
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Buffet

    USD 35.00 - USD 85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Easter Buffet at he Highlawn– April 20th Celebrate Easter with us and enjoy a festive buffet featuring a delicious selection of seasonal favorites. ✨ Seating Options: 🌸 First Seating: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Buffet closes at 2:30 PM) 🌸 Second Seating: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Buffet closes at 7:00 PM) 🍽 Pricing: Adults: $85 per person Children (12 & under): $35 🥂 Buffet Highlights: Soups & fresh salads Chilled seafood & specialty cold station Made-to-order eggs & omelets Carving & hot food stations Freshly baked goods & decadent desserts Juice & Coffee Station Reserve your table now for a delicious Easter celebration! 🌷🐣
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What 1,497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Highlawn offers a stunning hilltop view of Manhattan and a "spectacular view of the NYC skyline." Guests praise the "excellent service" and "beautiful ambiance," making it ideal for special occasions. Many enjoy the "delicious food" and "friendly staff," though some mention varied experiences with food quality.
1,497 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Never will come here again. Absolutely terrible experience.

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  2. David

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our visit began by encountering two wonderful hostesses who also stopped by during the meal. Our server, Nicholas was terrific, and he was always on the move - very quick delivery of all parts of the meal. The food was excellent - both the scallops and the halibut entrees. And they each had their own unique tasty touches from the chef. Topped off by the delicious molten lava cake, the entire meal was extraordinarily great! And don’t forget the spectacular hilltop view of Manhattan.

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  3. Jennifer

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive service, great food, amazing view!!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You pay for the ambiance, excellent service, and spectacular view. The food was below par.

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  5. Vanessa

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time celebrating our anniversary. From the start, the host was super welcoming, and the service was top-notch. The food was absolutely delicious, everything we tried was amazing. And the view? Just stunning! It made the whole night even more special. We couldn’t have picked a better spot to celebrate us. Thank you The Highlawn for an amazing time.

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  6. James

    New Jersey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bar was an amazing night of live music. Food was very good. Staff was very friendly.

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  7. Martha

    Pittsburgh9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is truly one of a kind. Thank you for the warm anniversary dinner. We will be back!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great views from restaurant, good place to come to the bar. Clean and food was good.

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  9. Manny

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambience, service and food. The best place for a special occasion.

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  10. Pamela

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Highlawn is a lovely restaurant with beautiful views and excellent service. We celebrated my Mother's 85th birthday. The sparkler candle that came with her desert was impressive and well received. Unfortunately, the branzino came in a foil packet on a plate and wasn't fully cooked. One of the staff used scissors to cut open the packet. I would have preferred that the fish dish be presented on a plate instead of in foil at this high-end restaurant. I would like to see some plant based dishes. I had a side of roasted mushroom and sauteed spinach for my meal.

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FAQs

The Highlawn is rated 4.4 stars by 1497 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Highlawn

1 Crest Dr, West Orange, NJ 07052

Additional information

  • Area
    West Orange
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Built into the Watchung Mountain Ridge of West Orange’s Eagle Rock Reservation, the Wine Cellar is a venue like no other for private events, corporate functions, tastings, and celebrations. The event space hosts 15-65 guests and is the ideal setting for any gathering.
  • Private party facilities
    The Skyline Ballroom features the most iconic panoramic views of New York City—anywhere. The event space hosts up to 200 guests and is the perfect setting for receptions of any kind
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