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Best New American Restaurants in New Jersey

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Honouring the top spots in New Jersey.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in New Jersey, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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86.2
#1

Rutherford New Jersey

Matisse 167

For a relaxed meal, Matisse 167 is a place to keep in mind.

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84.0
#2

West Orange New Jersey

The Highlawn

For your next night out, The Highlawn is a local option.

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83.2
#3

Annandale New Jersey

Juniper Hill Restaurant and Bar

For dinner with friends, Juniper Hill Restaurant and Bar is a local option.

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Cities in New Jersey
Newark1,071Jersey City1,029Paterson554Elizabeth505New Brunswick351Union City337Trenton335Atlantic City298Passaic293Toms River262Clifton241Hackensack217Hoboken207Vineland203Camden201Plainfield186Bayonne184East Orange183Perth Amboy181West New York177Linden164Asbury Park154Long Branch142Wildwood136

Top Places in New Jersey

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#1

Matisse 167

Rutherford, New Jersey

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86.2
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#2

The Highlawn

West Orange, New Jersey

1
84.0
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#3

Juniper Hill Restaurant and Bar

Annandale, New Jersey

23
83.2
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#4

Yard House

Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey

7
83.2
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#5

Taphouse 15

Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

18
83.0
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#6

Seasons 52

Hanover, New Jersey

0
82.1
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#7

Sedona Taphouse

Cliffside Park, New Jersey

0
81.8
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#8

Seasons 52

Princeton, New Jersey

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81.6
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#9

Nicholas Barrel & Roost

Fairview, New Jersey

21
81.5
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#10

Seasons 52

Edison, New Jersey

0
81.2
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#11

Seasons 52

Cherry Hill Mall, New Jersey

8
81.2
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#12

Seasons 52

Bridgewater Center, New Jersey

16
81.1
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#13

Harry’s Food and Drink

North Bergen, New Jersey

0
80.9
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#14

MK Valencia

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

14
80.8
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#15

Blend on Main

Manasquan, New Jersey

1
80.7
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#16

Yard House

East Rutherford, New Jersey

0
80.3
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#17

George's Place Beachfront

Cape May, New Jersey

1
79.7
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#18

blueplate

Mullica Hill, New Jersey

21
78.8
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#19

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

Summit, New Jersey

1
78.8
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#20

Raza's at Hamilton

Yardville, New Jersey

11
78.7
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#21

Metuchen Inn

Metuchen, New Jersey

0
78.5
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#22

Heirloom Kitchen

Brownville, New Jersey

22
78.4
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#23

Lula

Ridgewood, New Jersey

5
78.2
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#24

The Barrow House

Clifton, New Jersey

1
77.9
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#25

Addams Tavern

Westfield, New Jersey

1
76.8
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On the rise in New Jersey.

Largest monthly score increases
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#1

Bullhorns Burger Grill

Elizabeth, New Jersey

67.2
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#2

Matisse 167

Rutherford, New Jersey

86.2
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#3

George's Place Beachfront

Cape May, New Jersey

79.7
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