Best Holiday Dining In New Jersey

Our top choices for winter seasonal holiday dining in New Jersey. The restaurants are selected for their outstanding food and holiday anbiance and all are open for Thanksgiving, New Years Eve, and some for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

Northern New Jersey Holiday Dining Favorites

Bernards Inn, Basking Ridge, NJ - This is an exceptional restaurant and one of the few (food) four star restaurants in New Jersey. They are open for the winter holidays on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

Hunan Taste, Denville, NJ - An attractive, upscale Chinese restaurant open on Christmas Day.

Oceanos, Fairlawn, NJ - This is one of the best sea food restaurants in Northern New Jersey. They are open for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day

The Olde Mill Inn-Grain House Restaurant, Basking Ridge, NJ - The Grain House was the original "Inn" from 1930 to 1977 with its historical theme and colonial charm surrounded in rich woods, striking hearths and richly beamed ceilings. Thanksgiving Dinner is served from Noon to 6:30pm. Child Friendly

Perryville Inn, Perryville, NJ - An historic circa 1813 Federal-style building with three dining rooms and four working fireplaces that create a warming glow. Thanksgiving and the winter holiday season are especially good times to dine with all of its charming holiday decorations.

Pluckemin Inn, Bedminster NJ - The building resembles a colonial northeast structure, yet once you step foot inside, the ambiance is California wine country. In the winter time the fireplace is on adding to it's charm.

Central New Jersey Holiday Dining Favorites

Fromagerie, Rumson, NJ - Famrd Executive Chef David Burke saerves up excellent cuisine in a stand alone old mansion. Open Thanksgivig, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,New Years Eve, and New Years Day

Frenchtown Inn, Frenchtown, NJ - They are a favorite during the holiday season for diners who enjoy game such as Roast Goose stuffed with apricot cornbread. pheasant, wild boar, venison and rabbit paired with regional fruits and vegetables of the season. While the Frenchtown Inn is open on New Year’s Eve, the restaurant closes for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Peking Pavilion - Manalapan, NJ - An upscale Chinese restaurant offering chinese fusion dishes - Open Christmas Day

Restaurant Nicholas, Middletown, NJ - An upscale, elegant atmosphere offers the perfect setting for a fine dining meal of gourmet caliber.

Sergeantsville Inn, Sergeantsville, NJ - The atmosphere is attractively done up in colonial period decor. Considering all the amenties this fine dining restaurant has to offer, the price is very reasonable.

Southern New Jersey Holiday Dining Favorites

Alexanders, Cape May, NJ - Open year round, they are located in the Alexander's Inn Bed & Breakfast and offers a fine dining experience in elegant Victorian style. For diners looking not to drive on New Years Eve, they offer an excellent room and dinner package.

Ebbitt Room, Cape May - Located in the Virginia Hotel, with it's new Executive Chef Lucas Manteca, the kitchen has experienced a resurgence to it's former glory days. Open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Years Eve.

Chelsea Prime, Atlantic City, NJ - Located in the new upscale Chelsea boutique hotel, this restaurant offers an exceptional fine dining experience that surpasses many of the other big name casino hotel restaurants in AC. Open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, & New Years Eve.

The Gables, Beach Haven, NJ - This century-old house comes with candle-lit tables, wood burning fireplace, crystal chandelier and original wide plank floors. Child Friendly

Ye Olde Centerton Inn, Pittsgrove, NJ - This historic inn dates back to 1706 when it was a former stage coach stop between Philadelphia and Greenwich, NJ. Beneath the inn are the graves of three Revolutionary War soldiers. Child Friendly