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New Jersey, United States Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Highlands
Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Highlands. Highlands is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 5,005, reflecting a decline of 92 (-1.8%) from the 5,097 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 248 (+5.1%) from the 4,849 counted in the 1990 Census. It is the home town of film maker, director, and comic book writer Kevin Smith. The eastern part of the town is built on a high bluff that overlooks Sandy Hook and the Atlantic Ocean, from which the borough derives its name. Atop this bluff are the Navesink Twin Lights.
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10. Tommy's Tavern and Tap
Overall Ratings
4 based on 167 reviews
Tommy's Tavern + Tap is a rustic tavern style restaurant that has a wide variety of food, water views, and two fully stocked bars! We have coal fired pizza & wings, burgers & wraps, salads, and a full sushi bar! Our back bar is our famous "Whiskey Bar" ca
Reviewed By Batchler5
Met our kids here for our granddaughterâs 4th birthday celebration. It was my first time eating here. I loved the laid back atmosphere. We had 9 kids who were so happy to be moving around after eating. The selection of food and drinks is amazing! I have Celiac Disease, so eating out is always stressful for me. Our server, Jessica was wonderful! She made me feel relaxed about my food. I tried the hard apple cider on draft. Wow! I ordered the wings and a gluten free pizza. Both delicious. I will definitely go back again. Fabulous experience for a family to eat at!
9. Triumph Brewing Co. of Red Bank
Overall Ratings
3 based on 15 reviews
We are brewers of traditional ales and lagers. We compose simple menus around the season. We present ourselves authentically.
Reviewed By Fletch1946
My wife and I have now eaten here several times. The room is certainly stylish, and the menu eclectic, but the food needs some work. We tarted with an IPA, and it was not to my taste. Not hoppy enough. We also started with a mezzo plate with hummus, smoked eggplant dip, pickled vegetables, olives and flatbread. The components were fine, but the presentation was stylish but very awkward to eat. The olives and pickled vegetables were piled on top of the two dips so that you had to push them out of the way to get at the dips. Pushing them off of the hummus pushed them onto the eggplant dip and vice verse. Very awkward. I had the tempura vegetables. The coating on the vegetables was thin and not adhered to the vegetables so it fell off when you went to eat the. The Yakatori (?) sauce accompanying them was very thin and did not have much flavor. My wife had the mussels and frites and declared them âfineâ. Nuff said, she loves mussels.
8. On the Deck Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By wannatravelnow
We came here with friends over the weekend. It is the perfect summer place to go for food, drinks and beautiful views. The restaurant has great views from both inside and out. The staff is very friendly, the menu is varied and the prices are reasonable. To top if off, the food was delicious! I had the baked grouper and my husband had the tuna tacos and they were both excellent! The wine pours are very generous as well. This is a great place to come and we will definitely come back.They also have live music on the deck as well. A great place to come along the water. You won't be disappointed.
7. The Chubby Pickle
Overall Ratings
3 based on 27 reviews
Sports bar and grill located in highlands, NJ with 10 large HDTVs showing all sporting events. American bar food with southern and English influences. Outdoor bar and seating for the summer months.
Reviewed By Lindsay R
The Chubby Pickle has a great selection of craft beers that always seem to be changing with the seasons. I'm slightly obsessed with the pizza rolls and the potato empanadas that I had this past weekend. The burgers are always solid and you can't beat the Chubby sauce. I would order this on the side of almost anything.:)
6. Barnacle Bills
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Parrothead66
Stumbled on this place and werenât disappointed...very busy on a Saturday at 5 pm...standing room only. Lucked into 2 bar seats when a regular offered to move over for us. Can tell the burgers are to die for...they must have served 30 in the short hour we were thereâs. Fried zucchini isis unique and ready. Nice bartenders.
5. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By ofdevils
Nice addition to Highlands on the water. Weâve dined here many times both inside and out and has been consistent every time. Our favorites are the quesadilla, buffalo cauliflower, Mediterranean board, and fried chicken sandwich. Live music and lively atmosphere.
4. Off The Hook
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Off the Hook is located in historic Highlands, New Jersey, the "Gateway to the Jersey Shore". We offer an extensive menu including daily specials, an outdoor Tiki Bar and outdoor dining.
Reviewed By Darla777
Casual dining located right on highway, noise was so loud it was hard to have a conversation. Had a very difficult time eating outside, with all the yellow jackets attacking our food. Been to many other places and they don't have this issue at all. Crispy Scallops were not crispy and raw inside, mozzarella sticks were so overdone, we couldn't eat them. Three entrees of fried flounder (hugh portions) and one Burrata over arugula, which was good for the two forks bites I had before the bees started to land in my salad. Didn't eat the raw scallops or salad, told the waitress about everything, she apologized. Plenty of other places to eat outside with quality food, just keep on driving.
3. Salt Creek Grille - Rumson
Overall Ratings
4 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By Shumbadell
My husband and I and our son and daughter went to the Salt Creek Grille in Rumson, NJ to celebrate my daughter's birthday. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. The location was very scenic even though we were not able to get a table right by the window as we had requested when we made the reservation.We began our meal with the sourdough loaf, stuffed jumbo shrimp and calamrari. Then we ordered the citrus shrimp, briskit/rigatone, steak frites and the two crab cake dinners. We ended out meal with the delicious chocolate souffle which was ample for the four of us. Note that this dessert has to be ordered 25 minutes beforehand. The presentation of that dessert was lovely with a candle on it for my daughter's birthday. Everything was delicious!! Our server, Cindy, was very personable and attentive. We did have a coupon for a $20 discount for the "birthday girl". Unfortunately when we mentioned that to our server when we first ordered our food she said that we have to present that at the end of the meal. We were enjoying ourselves so much that we totally forgot about using the coupon! Check that perk out online if you are going with someone celebrating a birthday on that particular day. The restaurant is on the expensive side but well worth it!!
2. Inlet Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 232 reviews
Riverside Seafood Restaurant serving Lunch & Dinner. Dock & Dine available. Tile Bar and Happy Hour
Reviewed By Fletch1946
Most waterfront restaurants are like restaurants on the top of buildings, they live off their view. Here the view, especially from the outdoor seats, is wonderful, and the crowd is generally lively, especially around the bar. The food is also pretty good. We started offs with the Bing Bang Shrimp, a shameless copy of Bonefish Grillâs staple with a similar name. Two at our table had been the lobster roll. It was nice, but not inspired. I had a blackened Mahi special which was quite good. The fourth had a salad, and I got no reaction. If it matters to you, the fries are of the thick variety, not a favorite of mine. Drinks, beer selection and service were all good.
1. Triumph Brewing Co. of Red Bank
Overall Ratings
3 based on 15 reviews
We are brewers of traditional ales and lagers. We compose simple menus around the season. We present ourselves authentically.
Reviewed By Fletch1946
My wife and I have now eaten here several times. The room is certainly stylish, and the menu eclectic, but the food needs some work. We tarted with an IPA, and it was not to my taste. Not hoppy enough. We also started with a mezzo plate with hummus, smoked eggplant dip, pickled vegetables, olives and flatbread. The components were fine, but the presentation was stylish but very awkward to eat. The olives and pickled vegetables were piled on top of the two dips so that you had to push them out of the way to get at the dips. Pushing them off of the hummus pushed them onto the eggplant dip and vice verse. Very awkward. I had the tempura vegetables. The coating on the vegetables was thin and not adhered to the vegetables so it fell off when you went to eat the. The Yakatori (?) sauce accompanying them was very thin and did not have much flavor. My wife had the mussels and frites and declared them âfineâ. Nuff said, she loves mussels.
Where to eat American food in Highlands: The Best Restaurants and Bars
