Location: Dover
Top Restaurants in Dover
Top Things to do in Dover
- 1. Dover Little Theatre
- 2. Sun High Orchards
- 3. Lake Hopatcong Cruises
- 4. Haunted Scarehouse
- 5. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
- 6. Morristown National Historical Park, Washington Headquarters and Museum
- 7. Circle Bowl & Entertainment
- 8. AMC Theatre Rockaway 16
- 9. The Randolph Diner Restaurant
- 10. Uptown Art Denville
Most Popular Restaurants in Dover
Dover is a town in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. Located on the Rockaway River, Dover is about 31 miles (50 km) west of New York City and about 23 miles (37 km) west of Newark, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town's population was 18,157, reflecting a decline of 31 (-0.2%) from the 18,188 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 3,073 (+20.3%) from the 15,115 counted in the 1990 Census. Dover has become a majority minority community, with nearly 70% of the population as of the 2010 Census identifying themselves as Hispanic, up from 25% in 1980.
Things to do in Dover
1. The Quiet Man
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By elbadell - Rockaway, New Jersey
Love the food and the people! Enjoyed delicious tuna while my husband had chicken pot pie. The portions are plentiful and flavorful. A varied menu with seasonal specials including kale salad and also small corn on the cob. Fish is always a good choice and Irish favorites like bangers and mash, shepherd's pie, and fish 'n chips are great. We frequent this pub cause surroundings, people, and food are the best.
2. Hot Rod's Real Pit BBQ
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Award Winning Yankee BBQ Restaurant, Catering Experts, Family Friendly, Fun Staff, Full Bar, Craft Beers, Great Margaritas, Live Music, Smoked Ribs, Pulled Pork, Brisket, Famous Sweet & Spicy Wings. Hot Rods BBQ is a celebration of the open road, classic custom cars, All-American comfort food and fun all rolled into one. Today, it seems like every part of the country claims to have its own special twist on BBQ, but owners Anthony and Toby Sibona have combined the best of BBQ from around the country to create dishes that are truly a taste of America. And because the Sibonas are from Jersey, they call their BBQ "Yankee BBQ," a name that has come to mean the best of the best. Hot Rods is famous for delicious slow smoked pulled pork and BBQ babyback ribs. Both are prepared and smoked to Hot Rods' strict specifications, using only top-quality meats. The result is the most tender, tasty BBQ pulled pork and ribs you'll ever eat. A combination of flavorful rubs, homemade sauces, and an open flame creates the perfect BBQ - tender, meaty and exploding with great smokey taste! With that said, sit back and enjoy a tasty trip. The road to the country's best BBQ and the friendliest service starts at Hot Rods BBQ. Hours are as follows: Sun 12:30pm - 9:30pm(K) Bar 11pm Mon 11:30 am - 10pm(K) Bar 11pm Tues 11:30 am - 9:30pm(K) Bar 11pm Wed 11:30 am - 9:30pm(K) Bar 11pm Thurs 11:30 am - 10pm(K) Bar 11pm Friday 11:30 am - 10:30pm(K) Bar 1am Saturday 12:30pm - 10:30pm(K) Bar 1am
Reviewed By ComplicatedDisaster - Princes Risborough, United Kingdom
I went on a Friday night when the place was busy. Despite this the service was prompt. My brisket was great but my ribs a bit dry. Baked beans were to die for. Fries were fine but the portion was very small. There was an...MoreHi Complicated Disaster, Thank you for visiting Hot Rod's Real Pit BBQ! We're glad that our service was on point and your meal was tasty! It's great to hear that our beer selection was also great for you. We hope to see you again soon.
3. Dover Dairy Maid
Overall Ratings
5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Waags - Dover, New Jersey
Their flavors are unique. Some are very flavorful and some are not. As with all reviews it all depends on time of day, who mixed the batch and the most important the taster him/her self. Everyone has different tastes and this will affect the review.
Always busy and always difficult to park. This is the place for ice cream cakes.
4. Caffe Navona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By Patty J - Philadelphia
We've been here multiple times and have always had great service and fantastic food. We like sitting at the booths in the bar area, but they have nice dining rooms, also. Our favorites for lunch are the sausage, peppers and onion sandwich on rustic bread, meatball sandwich, minnestrone soup, and the steak and brie sandwich. The portions are large, and we like taking home the leftovers! The owner is very social and we enjoy talking to him.
5. La Strada Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By b d - sparta, nj
We were the first to arrive on a Thursday night around 5:30 pm. The service staff were replacing bulbs in what we were told were new light fixtures. The maitre'd (or owner? not sure) greeted us warmly and welcomed us to the restaurant. He is the one who told us about the new lighting. Enrique was our waiter and seemed to be the waiter for at least five or so tables - assisted with a large staff who served - and then another waiter jumped in. Very capable, very attentive. It seemed that most of the other diners were regulars. Also in the time we ordered quite a few people headed to the bar. We had the veal osso bucco ($42) which was a Fred Flintstone size portion served with pasta and veggies. Also had the shrimp with wild mushrooms, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes ($23.50) in a pernod sauce with parmesan mashed potatoes and veggies (carrots/broccoli). Salad is included. Also great bread which we did a number on - some with butter and some with olive oil that Enrique was kind enough to offer us. Then had cappuccino ($5) and got several delicious little biscotti. The new lighting created a nice, warm cozy ambiance - not sure what the old lighting was like....but atmosphere is very nice. Tables are far enough apart that you can have a conversation and have it be private.
6. Denville Dairy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By mavrik0522 - Denville, New Jersey
I love this place if not just for the charm and growing history of this place and the town! Great ice cream - sometimes a bit sweet for my palate, but hey, it is ice cream... and it is creamy and the texture very smooth. Definitely recommend to anyone!
7. Sergio and Co Italian Specialties
Overall Ratings
5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By lisa-hcma - Rockaway, New Jersey
I admit Florence Italy is my favorite place on Earth. Sadly I live in New Jersey and not Florence. I can however get a little taste of true Tuscan cuisine and authentic Italian cooking right around the corner from my very own office. Everything I have ever had out of this shop has been above-average if not better. Definitely worth the trip.
8. Rico Pan Bakery Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By LittleItalyNj - Netcong, New Jersey
Mr wife & I were walking down Blackwell Street in Dover, NJ and stopped in the Rico Pan Bakery due to a recommendation from a friend. Wow, were we pleased with the quality of the food. We each had an empanada and a sugar coated doughnut. The empanadas were very tasty with a little salsa cup on the side. The doughnuts were extremely tasty! The flavor was unlike any other doughnut I've ever had. There is also freshly made cookies that were excellent! The bakery is not very big but there are a few tables to sit and enjoy the food here. Oh and by the way, their prices are great. Lunch only cost us less than 8 dollars with a passion fruit fountain drink! Enjoy!
9. Alfa Bagels
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By CarnivalGatti - Montana
Great variety of great bagels and bagel sandwiches and the egg salad and tuna salad are really good on onion or everything bagels. The cream cheese is excellent. Be prepared to wait at lunchtime but worth the wait. The staff are all business so don't expect any friendly conversation.
10. Thai Nam Phet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By Sue R - Boonton, New Jersey
Had dinner here with my husband. Nina was our server. We come here fairly frequently because the food is sooo good, and always talk with Nina about Thailand, since we've been there and it's her homeland. She's very sweet. This time we debated between the special mussels and the special lobster pad Thai and chose the lobster pad Thai, since we've had the mussels lots of times (and love it). I actually prefer the shrimp pad Thai to the lobster, since the lobster meat was a bit chewy and the shrimp is always perfect. So we'll be back next time for a different choice...maybe the mussels.
