Kimberly Brechka

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Local Eats

Your guide to savoring local delights.

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Who doesn't love to try new Eaterys?

I don't know if I consider myself a foodie, but there are few restaurants in the Morris County area I haven't tried. I get sooooo excited when something new opens too. My husband and I try very hard to make Saturday nights our date nights- that’s when we truly explore what's new and what’s Delish! I'll do my best to keep up with new openings and be your guinea pig. Here's a list of some of my favorites in Morris County. I'm getting hungry just writing this!

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Good Eats​!

This page is all about exploring new flavors and hidden gems in Morris County. Whether it's a cozy café or the latest trendy spot, I'm always on the lookout for something delicious. Let me be your guide to the tastiest bites around—I'll try them first, so you know where to go next! Let me know if you find any delicious spots I may have missed too!

Discover local dining favorites near you!

Explore some of the best local restaurants across nearby towns, each offering its own unique flavors and atmosphere. From cozy family-owned spots to lively downtown favorites, this guide makes it easy to find a great meal wherever you are. Whether you’re craving comfort food, international cuisine, or a casual night out, there’s something here for everyone.

  • Turning Point: New brunch spot…like a diner with a cooler vibe.
  • Mintea: sushi and Thai, small place but great service and yummy rolls
  • Restaurant Serenade: Sophisticated French flair and upscale vibe.
  • Scalini Fedeli: On the fancier side—great date night or special occasion option too.
  • Mitsuba: PRO TIP - they have side street parking!
  • Sorriso Kitchen- great for breakfast and lunch- Closed Mondays- learned that the hard way
  • PH Tavern and Steakhouse: Can’t go wrong here… they say “ensuring a dining experience that tantalizes the taste buds.”
  • Redwoods: Wood grilled steak is a must try!
  • Fresco Mexican: Chunky, delicious guacamole is only one of my favorites here. They won the 2019 Readers Choice in Morris/Essex Magazine!
  • Café Crevier: New hot spot in Denville with the best thin crust pizza I’ve ever had
  • Second Half on Main: If you’re craving a burger or crock of french onion soup this is the place to go.
  • Thatcher McGees: great Irish pub, enough said!
  • Pasta Shop: The best of the best…super small place with long waits- but so worth it. Delicious menu and soooo yummy! Owners of Sergios opened this spot and the service is impeccable too!
  • Casa Bella: Perfect spot for family get together’s on a Sunday night and the outside deck is great when it’s warm out.
  • La Cucina: Can always count on La Cucina to provide delicious food and friendly service. Our “Go To” place in Denville with friends. Private rooms upstairs are awesome.
  • Sergio and CO.: The best sandwich take out place around!
  • Hunan Taste: nothing else compares! Just the look of Hunan brings you to Chinese food heaven.
  • Kings Palace: our favorite for local delivery.
  • Sogo Hibachi: my kids live for this place—fun and yummy—perfect for tweens' birthday dinners too.
  • Miga Sushi: this small non-descript place has some of the most delicious sushi around—did I mention it's all you can eat for $25! Make a reservation – they just added an addition and it’s still always packed.
  • Thonglor Thai
  • Yama Sushi: cozy sushi bar with quick service.
  • Caffe Delhi
  • The Godfather: A staple in town and good pizza! They also opened a seafood restaurant attached that is just as good.
  • Nikko Japanese: Some of the freshest sushi and the private family rooms are so much fun.
  • Il Capriccio: Fancy and delish! But not cheap!
  • Don Jose: Perfect guacamole, and fajitas are my personal fav! BYOB
  • Nonna’s: Voted best pizza in 2018 by the Star Ledger.
  • Stonewater: How can you not be happy with food, booze, and views at the same time?
  • Lola’s: right on the water and great margaritas too!
  • Alice’s: Enjoy lunch with a scenic view of Lake Hopatcong.
  • Taphouse 15: So many choices—cute place with a huge bar too!
  • Gatwyn’s: Daily Record Readers Choice almost every year!
  • Sangorgio’s: I recommend reservations. Good old fashioned italian. Casual decor and feel.
  • Kenko: Big rolls and excellent service, you can't go wrong.
  • Arca: Officially my new favorite…bar inside and out with such a cool vibe and awesome food! Oysters, short ribs, pasta…yum!
  • Il Mondo Vecchio: Il Mondo Vecchio (Madison) Perfect for date night and fancier flare Italian.
  • Osteria Trevi: BYOB with food so good you’ll want to go back again and again.
  • Dante’s: Quaint & authentic Italian food that doesn't disappoint.
  • Black Horse Tavern: Just underwent a reno...Personal favorite—never had a bad meal. A Mendham staple for sure.
  • Cinders: This rustic-looking local favorite is perfect for dinner and drinks with friends or a family night out with kids.
  • Miners Apron: One of our new favorites, casual and delicious
  • Montville Inn: My go-to spot when I can't decide what I’m in the mood for!
  • Wood Stack: Love the Pizza here!!
  • Locanda Vecchia: The best veal I've ever had!
  • 900 Degrees: Artisan pizza joint all 4 of us loved
  • Rails: one of my favorite places to go with a group of friends.
  • Arthur's Tavern: infamous steaks!
  • Tiff's Grill: Great for lunch, especially when it's nice out and you can sit at the outdoor patio—great for meeting friends for drinks too.
  • Tommy's Tavern
  • Woodam Korean
  • Bruno's: Great outdoor area with heaters too, BYOB.
  • Lovey's Pizza: Order in from here anytime and you'll never be disappointed. We love the wings too! Great for our Superbowl parties.
  • Grato: Good food, and has an awesome fireplace and ambiance.
  • Tabor Tavern: Elegant ambience with a woodsy, ski lodge feel.
  • Tabor Pizza: We probably order in from here once a week.
  • Verde: BYOB recently voted one of NJ best Italian spots. Small but packs a punch with their yummy dishes.  
  • Cinnamon: classic Indian flare
  • Agricola: fresh farm to tabel cusine, great decor and great bar. Perfect location too!
  • Azure The Greek
  • Masseria: Brand New Steakhouse
  • Rod's Steakhouse: With so many rooms to dine in, you can’t go wrong here. Food is always good, service is great, and we love the “secret room.”
  • The Address: upscale greek mediterranean. The staff makes any birthday celebration a special event too- so much fun!
  • The Famished Frog: Great for lunch or dinner if you want a great burger or crave something fried!
  • Bistro 46: The service is always excellent. Lots of choices.
  • End of Elm: Eclectic menu with great décor.
  • Fig and Lily: Mediterranena flare, super cute place. The menu is unique and dishes are really fresh. 
  • Stirling Tavern: They have such a unique menu, great ambiance too and always packed. Make a reservation. We love meeting friends here for cocktails too.
  • Enzos: Yummy Italian with it's own parking lot! We keep going back for more. The calamari was soooo good!
  • Morris Proper: love the decor. Not for picky eaters like my husband,but I loved my shrimp dinner. 
  • Parkside Tavern: not far from
  • Pomodoro: Whole wheat and gluten free options...yum!
  • 1776: What an awesome meal we had! The hanging bacon is Devine. More upscale than I thought it would be.
  • Chef Freddy's: The hot baked brie is indescribable.
  • Coniglio's: Their pizza is in the top 10!
  • La Campagna: Classic and on the smaller side-so def make a res here.
  • Portofino's: always a lovley evening with friends when we go here. Outdoor patio too! 
  • Millie's: Classic, huge meatballs, good pizza and a great casual vibe.
  • George and Martha's: A little bit of everything 
  • South and Pine: Can you say awesome food? Worth a try.
  • Committed Pig: Brunch, lunch, or dinner this spot is a classic in Mo-town for good grub. Burgers or pancakes are the way to go. We order in from here too.
  • Roots: upscale steak house great for special occassions or date nights.
  • Ju-Ichi: more than sushi, just not that comfy.  I'd suggest ordering take out because the food is worth it.
  • Monster Sushi: fresh and delcious sushi IMO.
  • Sushi Lounge: The loud music makes you feel like dancing, but the sushi is scrumptious. They just moved around the corner.
  • Blue Morel: Lovely restaurant in the Westin in Mo-town with everything you can imagine on the menu.
  • NOM Mexican: Don't skip out on the corn ribs for an app!
  • Grand Cafe: old school style but delivers great food
  • Cotto: coming soon
  • Marimoto: coming soon- so excited for this!
  • Hapgoods: Great for brunch and outside dining when the weather is nice.
  • Barka: Mediterranean flare with a beautiful ambiance, great service and yummy, yummy food! One of my favs!
  • The Station at Mt. Lakes: Anyone who lives here will tell you how much they love this restaurant—great food, great service and great people!
  • Seasons 52: Great big bar and some yummy eats!
  • Capital Grille: Pretty close to perfection! Try the Wagyu—you’ll thank me later. Pricey!
  • The Spa: they actually have one of the best salads in the world, the Sammy Salad. It's a must try!
  • Gourmet Café: The linguini with shrimp & scallops was delicious!
  • Eccola Restaurant: a staple in Parsippany - never had a bad meal here and it's always packed-make a res!
  • Suppa’s Ristorante: Brand new Italian spot we've gone to twice now!
  • First Watch: Great breakfast and lunch spot with chic decor and great food. Try the avocado toast!
  • Social Hub: 
  • Shan Shan Noodle: not fancy, but yummy asian cuisine
  • Ruth's Chris: located in the Parsippany Hilton- we love it here- always a great meal. great for happy hour specials too. 
  • Mr. Crabby’s: The place offers a fun, rustic hangout at the large bar area and has a great vibe—and some good seafood. Sometimes you’ll catch a a live band too.
  • Rosie’s Trattoria: Anyone who lives here will tell you how much they love this neighborhood favorite. Their new outdoor patio is awesome too!
  • Randolph Diner: I must say as far as diners go—this is pretty darn good.
  • Forte Pizzeria: Can you say grandmas special pizza? There's nothing quite like it!
  • Zola Ristorante: Totally new Italian that took the place of Nicoles on Rte 10- TBD

Some favorites outside of Morris

Morris County is surrounded by so many great towns with so many great restaurants, but  I am someone that believes traveling for good food is sometimes needed. Here's some of my favorites. More towns to come as we explore more. 

  • Grain House: American flare in an elegant historic Colonial home with fireplaces & beamed ceilings. Pretty!
  • Toca Vez: A little bit Mexican, seafood and steak all wrapped into one… but fantastic cocktails and a super cool vibe.
  • Washington House: great menu and great decor. Love this place. Open Table Reader's Choice for 2025
  • 3 West: a little bit of everything, american style food, great decor, bar room and  great service.
  • Focacceria: amazing in warmer weather, great outdoor seating and great food
  • Stonewood Tavern: From salad and shrimp to salmon with a bit of a ski lodge feel.
  • Prime 94: can't go wrong here, great steaks and other optione too
  • Tavern 73: a little bit of everything, great bar and great outdoor dining, very casual
  • Lumis Restaurant: Simple decor with a nice bar, italian cuisine , sweet/friendly service.
  • Antik Grill: for all the greek lovers this place is gold. 
  • Dough: Loved it here! Great place with yummy pies, great drinks and outdoor seating.
  • Jose Tejas: for a quick Mexican meal with the fam you cant beat it. Great for kids.
  • Olivo Mediterranean: located at the old Don Pepe location. Great food and updated decor makes it feel brand new. 
  • Tavern 292: casual family dining with something for everyone.

 

  • La Pergola: walking distance to the Paper Mill Playhouse, fine dining and great outdopor seating.
  • Basilico: fancy high end italian with beautiful decor and top notch service. Garden patio and outdoor seating!
  • Moonshine Supper Club: So much fun. Loud, packed but worth it. Great for a night out with a group of friends. Great for happy hour too. 
  • Eataly: in the Short Hills Mall, has some good italian choices, a cheese wheel we loved and a nice bar for a shopping break. 
  • Legal Seafood: honestly hit or miss, but when it hot it's all so good!
  • Willow and Whisk: from pancakes to burgers it's a great breakfast or lunch spot- they close at 3pm
  • Enzzo's: family owned, warm atmosphere and yummy dishes. 
  • Millburn Standard: Great ambiance and food. We call it the burger salad place, but we keep going back.
  • Jack's Surf and Turf: steaks, pasta, seafood...all of it is Yum!
  • Sakura: some great special rolls for the sushi lovers. Love sitting at the sushi bar. 
  • Andre’s Lakeside: Lakefront restaurant. Farm-to-table French cuisine. Such a nice vibe here. 
  • Mohawk House: A Pat LaFrieda inspired steakhouse thats not inexpensive but for a special occassion I'd visit again. 
  • Industry Kitchen and Bar: They call it "Industrial elegance with a modern twist" and that's exacty what you get!
  • St. Moritz Grill and Bar: such a great vibe inside and out. Warm, welcoming and worth it!
  • Boneyard Cantina: authentic mexican with fun colorful decor. BYOB
  • Landmark Tavern at Stone House: I know it’s not Morris but it’s so pretty and delish that I think you’ll love the rec.
  • Uproot: eclectic menu and great, relaxed vibe.  Family dinner or date nights-you choose.
  • Remi's: authentic italian-on my list to try.
  • Luka's Seafood and Grill: owned by 3 brothers it certainly has a family feel and the food is fantastic. Tough on the pocketbook.
  • La Colina: amazing cocktails, family friendly dining and some unique dishes. 

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