Best Fun Restaurants in Highlands

Kudos to the owners and interior design team...while many of today's restaurants focus on industrial chic, BD has gone back in time and enveloped their customers in a Victorian setting with an attention to detail that evokes a scene from a Charles Dickens novel.. Today, the gas fireplace and the everywhere you look Christmas decorations set the mood for this season's holidays!! With an expanded menu and a holiday themed drink list BD is a must visit during this festive time of year!

This was my first time at the rum runner, even though I’ve lived here in Monmouth County for 35 years. I’m not sure what I was walking into however, I must say the place looked wonderful. We were seated fairly quickly given that it was Thanksgiving day. The weight staff was personable and attentive. I enjoyed the food although I wish they would’ve had prime rib as one of my choices Instead of ham. I also wish they would’ve had dark meat instead of all white turkey meat, but that’s a personal preference. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Tonight is the first time I have had a hamburger here and as to be expected Peter’s recipe for the French Onion Burger is the very best I have ever had! Thanks Peter! And I was lucky enough to have my favorite cocktail … even though it was no longer on the menu! Thank you one and all for a wonderful dinner … and Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁

The food was good, service attentive, the place had energetic ambiance of a sports bar.

Food was delicious, service was Excellent! The Chef even came out to check on us. We went early, 5:30pm so it was a bit quiet but the restaurant is very charming and cozy. Would love to go back on a Saturday night when there is Flamenco and finish my night with an espresso from the beautiful machine they have. I wish them the best!