Best Casual Restaurants in Highlands

38 restaurants available nearby

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1. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Highlands

Booked 16 times today

THE STORY BEHIND THE PROVING GROUND…WE TOOK A LITTLE HISTORY FROM THE AREA WHEN NAMING AND DESIGNING THE RESTAURANT AFTER THE SANDY HOOK PROVING GROUNDS. ESTABLISHED IN 1874, IT BECAME THE FIRST US ARMY PROVING GROUND TO TEST ARTILLERY AND OTHER MATERIALS. AND THAT’S WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT – TESTING NEW MENU ITEMS AND SPECIALIZING IN THE NEWEST CRAFT BEER AND COCKTAILS. WE LIKE TO MIX IT UP WITH OUR EVENTS, MUSIC, AND EXPERIENCE TO ALWAYS KEEP THINGS FRESH AND FUN.

2. Bistro Iberia

4.4

Awesome(80)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Highlands

🌟 Embark on a Culinary Journey to Iberia! 🌟Attention all food enthusiasts and flavor adventurers! Join us for an epicurean escapade that will transport your taste buds to the captivating lands of Iberia. Bistro Iberia's one-of-a-kind dining experience will celebrate the diverse and enchanting cuisines of Andalucia, Barcelona, French-inspired Pyrenees, and Portugal. Our Iberian-inspired restaurant is your passport to a world of culinary delights, where centuries of history, culture, and innovation converge on your plate.

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3. Victory Park Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(1037)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rumson

Booked 12 times today

Renovation in progress! Restaurant will be closed until October 22nd. We will reopen Wednesday, October 23rd and look forward to seeing you then!Victory Park Tavern is proud to serve Seasonal American Cuisine. We are located in Rumson, NJ, on the corner of River and Lafayette. For our current menu, log on to our website at victoryparktavern.com and click 'Menu + Online Ordering'.All reservations are for indoor tables only. Outside tables and bar seats are first-come, first-serve and are not reservable.

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4. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7

Exceptional(2241)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 9 times today

We are open to the public all year round! Please visit our website https://drifthousedb.com/ to join our VIP rewards program. At DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke you will find our menu features American plates as a reflection of chef David Burke’s contemporary approach to cooking, with a nod to elevated local area classics. We encourage any party size up to 10 guests to book through OpenTable as we have recently updated our platform to accept larger parties up to 10 guests. For larger parties, we recommend reserving an earlier or later time slot to cultivate an optimal dining experience. Any parties larger than 10, please call us or leave us a message. Be sure to join our VIP Loyalty Program. We reward our guests with 1 points for every $1 spent! Thank You

5. The Rum Runner

4.5

Awesome(2631)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 22 times today

Welcome to the newly rebuilt, redesigned, and re-imagined Rum Runner! Although a lot has changed over the years, we still look to provide you and your family with same great experience you have come to remember and love. As always, we are featuring exquisite cuisine, paired wine, and creative drinks. We look forward to seeing you soon!

6. Beach Tavern

4.3

Awesome(1502)

Price: Expensive

• American • Long Branch

Booked 11 times today

Waterfront restaurant serving steaks, seafood, raw bar, pizza & pasta. Located on the Shrewsbury River in the Channel Club Marina. For parties of 5 of more please call to check availability at (732)-870-8999. Sunday brunch will be coming soon!Happy hour is available Monday- Thursday 12pm-6pm bar and high top tables. Saturday 12pm-4pm and All day Sunday! Please note outdoor seating is limited and on weekends we do not take outdoor reservations, it is walk-in only. Outdoor dining cannot accommodate party sizes larger than 8. Reservations are for indoor dining ONLY.

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7. The Atlantic House

4.8

Exceptional(562)

Price: Expensive

• American • Atlantic Highlands

Booked 6 times today

European influence on handcrafted cocktails and small plates that will provide excellent food and drinks at a reasonable price.

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8. Woody's Ocean Grille

4.6

Exceptional(25)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Sea Bright

Booked 3 times today

In its laid back atmosphere, Woody’s Ocean Grille crafts scrumptuous seafood and delicious land fare just a few steps away from the Atlantic. Guests can begin their dining experience with small plate options. Woody’s Ocean Grille has a sizeable bar that serves various drinks, including its signature Orange Crush cocktail.

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9. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4589)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 176 times today

Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!

10. Baseline Social

4.8

Exceptional(25)

Price: Moderate

• American • Eatontown

Booked 3 times today

Enjoy our diverse food menu, delicious cocktails and our one-of-a-kind immersive dining and entertainment experience featuring an expansive LED viewing wall for watching sports, a mezzanine to enjoy all of the sights and sounds, 3 full bars and a 3,700 square foot entertainment section containing five virtual golf bays with full-swing technology. We are offering multiple unique Lounge Experiences for the upcoming NFL and College Football seasons. Please check out the Experiences listed below for more details. Otherwise, we have plenty of bar and dining seats that are first come- first serve - so come first!

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Terryvip
New York City •87 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Our party of six really enjoyed our evening at Rum Runner. Our server was terrific (I'm sorry I didn't get her name) - professional, friendly. The cocktails and wine were excellent. Everyone enjoyed the appetizers (ahi tuna nachos & jerk chicken lettuce cups), and the entrees were very good. My only critique was that my Betty salad with sesame ahi tuna was drenched in dressing. Other than that, a terrific evening at a beautiful venue.
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The Rum RunnerPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sea Bright
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4.5
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Kirill
New York City •10 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was good, service attentive, the place had energetic ambiance of a sports bar.
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Proving Ground Waterfront DiningPrice: Moderate• American• Highlands
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4.4
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Sharon
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was great. Reservation was easy, and help I needed about the table was well resolved. The food was amazing as always. We had the round table in the corner and the noise was not a problem.
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Victory Park TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Rumson
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4.8
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Paulo
New Jersey •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very well received and service, the food could not be better, a spectacle I will return.
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DRIFTHOUSE by David BurkePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sea Bright
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4.7
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Nancy
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 10, 2024
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!
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Bistro IberiaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Highlands
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4.4

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38 restaurants available nearby

1. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining

2. Bistro Iberia

3. Victory Park Tavern

4. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

5. The Rum Runner

6. Beach Tavern

7. The Atlantic House

8. Woody's Ocean Grille

9. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

10. Baseline Social

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