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 Easter, Mothers Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
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Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar - Popular with a new breed of younger, health conscious, socially responsible diners who enjoy a menu of smaller portions, fresh local ingredients, and less heavy sauces. Open on Easter, Mothers Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. |
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 Chez Catherine, Westfield, NJ - This French restaurant is as close as you can find to a taste of France in New Jersey. They are open on Thanksgiving Day and serve a traditional Thanksgiving turkey menu. |
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 Hunan Taste, Denville, NJ - An attractive, upscale Chinese restaurant open on Christmas Day.
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 Madeleine's Petit Paris, Northvale, NJ - This is a reasonably priced French country restaurant with warmth and unpretentious ambiance. They are open Thanksgiving Day serving a Thanksgiving Buffet and an A La Carte Dinner. They are also open on Easter serving a brunch. |
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 The Manor, West Orange - This landmark restaurant is set in an elegant country house with acres of magnificent gardens. They offer holiday dinners including both brunch and four-course, a la carte dining experiences for Easter, Mothers day, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Experience the color and contrast, seasoning skills and an atmosphere which reflects the total Holiday spirit. |
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 Oceanos, Fairlawn, NJ - This is one of the best sea food restaurants in Northern New Jersey. They are open for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day
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 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. Open on Easter and Thanksgiving. Child Friendly
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 Perryville Inn, Perryville, NJ - An historic circa 1813 Federal-style building with three dining rooms and four working fireplaces that create a warming glow. Open on Easter, Mother's Day, and Thanksgiving and the winter holiday season are especially good times to dine with all of its charming holiday decorations.
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 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. Open on Easter, Mother's Day, and Thanksgiving.
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Central New Jersey Holiday Dining Favorites |
 Black Trumpet, Spring Lake, NJ - A fine dining restaurant serving an eclectic contemporary menu with ocean and beach views. They are open on Thanksgiving from noon to 6pm. |
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 Fromagerie, Rumson, NJ - Famed Executive Chef David Burke serves up excellent cuisine in a stand alone old mansion. Open Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,New Years Eve, and New Years Day
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 Frenchtown Inn, Frenchtown, NJ -
They are a favorite during the holiday season for diners who enjoy game such as Roast Goose stuffed with apricot corn bread. pheasant, wild boar, venison and rabbit paired with regional fruits and vegetables of the season.
While the Frenchtown Inn is open on Easter and New Year’s Eve, the restaurant closes for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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 McLoones Pier House , Long Branch
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Mcloone's new Pier House restaurant in Pier Village, Long Branch offers Great views, along with a great bar and fun location. They are open on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. |
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 Peking Pavilion - Manalapan, NJ - An upscale Chinese restaurant offering Chinese fusion dishes - Open Christmas Day
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 Restaurant Nicholas, Middletown/Red Bank, NJ - This is a destination four star restaurant and one of the top restaurants in New Jersey. - They are open Thanksgiving Day and feature a three course traditional Thanksgiving dinner menu. |
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 Salt Creek Grill, Rumson - A classic American grill, one of several of a chain of California semi-upscale restaurants, has a polished atmosphere done up with mahogany, brass and a beautiful view of the Navesink River. They are open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, and New Years Day |
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 Scarborough Fair, Sea Girt - This charming restaurant is located in a restored farmhouse with an exterior that is attractively decorated with twinkling lights and a terraced brick sidewalk leading up to the entrance. |
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 Sergeantsville Inn, Sergeantsville, NJ - The atmosphere is attractively done up in colonial period decor. Considering all the amenities this fine dining restaurant has to offer, the price is very reasonable.
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 Spargos Grille, Manalapan, NJ - Serves new American cuisine having a Californian–Caribbean influence with fresh ingredients. They are open Thanksgiving Day serving a traditional turkey diner and a children's turkey dinner. |
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 The Frog and the Peach, New Brunswick, NJ - This is a high end restaurant with an energetic atmosphere frequented by a trendy crowd. They are open on Thanksgiving Day serving a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with roasted free range turkey. |
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 Whispers, Spring Lake, NJ Located in the nineteenth-century Victorian Hewitt Wellington hotel, this upscale BYOB restaurant overlooks Spring Lake providing a charming turn of the century setting for a fine dining experience. Open Thanksgiving Christmas day, and New Years Eve. |
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.
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 Ebbitt Room, Cape May - Located in the Virginia Hotel, this fine dining restaurant is open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Years Eve.
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 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.
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 Europa South, Point Pleasant, NJ - A long time favorite serving traditional Spanish - Portuguese food. They are open on Thanksgiving Day and offer a traditional turkey Thanksgiving Day Dinner.
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 Firefly... An American Bistro, Manasquan, NJ - One of Manasquan's top Fine dining restaurants. A 115 seat BYOB serving an inventive, eclectic menu, using local farm fresh ingredients. The deserts are homemade on the premises. They are open Thanksgiving Day and Easter Sunday. |
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 La Campagne, Cherry Hill, NJ - This upscale BYOB country style restaurant with continental French/Italian influenced cuisine is one of Cherry Hill's top restaurants and is an ideal place to celebrate a special occasion or an intimate, romantic dining experience. Open Thanksgiving. |
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 McCormick and Schmicks Seafood Restaurant Cherry Hill, NJ - This seafood restaurant is a high end national chain and the Cherry Hill location is one of four in New Jersey. This is a good place to celebrate a special holiday occasion or for a romantic dinner. They are open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day |
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 The Gables, Beach Haven, NJ -
This century-old house comes with candle-lit tables, wood burning fireplace, crystal chandelier and original wide plank floors. Open Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Years Eve.
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| Villa Amalfi, Toms River, NJ - An upscale, fine dining Italian restaurant that many Toms River area diners consider to be one of the best restaurants in the area. They are open on Thanksgiving Day serving a traditional turkey dinner in addresrition to their normal Italian menu. They are also open Easter, Mother's and Father's Day
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 William Douglas Steak House,
Cherry Hill, NJ - A high-end chain steak house has a more subdued " clubby" steakhouse ambiance than other steak houses in this category and is a good place for a romantic and special occasion event. They are open on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. |
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 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
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