New Jersey, United States Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Berkeley Heights

September 14, 2019 Tynisha Seiler

Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, United States. Berkeley Heights is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 13,183, reflecting a decline of 224 (-1.7%) from the 13,407 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,427 (+11.9%) from the 11,980 counted in the 1990 Census.
Things to do in Berkeley Heights

10. Bar Cilento

37 Plainfield Rd, Stirling, NJ 07980-1520 Italian, American, Bar, Pub, Gastropub Dinner, Lunch Seating, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 908-647-2272 http://www.barcilento.com
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4 based on 42 reviews

Bar Cilento

Reviewed By njcavalier

We “found” Bar Cilento recently, have been there twice so far, and will certainly go again. The food we have tried — soups, salads, pasta, chicken, desserts, etc. — has been uniformly excellent, and the service has been great. And when they were concerned that we had been neglected by our server (we hadn’t been), the watchful owners asked whether we needed help. A full bar with a great wine list and an upbeat, wekcoming atmosphere round out the picture. A great “find” not far from home!

9. Darby Road Public House and Restaurant

430 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1716 American, Bar, Pub, Irish Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 908-288-7667 http://www.darbyroadpub.com
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4 based on 115 reviews

Darby Road Public House and Restaurant

Reviewed By Dneuburger

This laid-back pub in Scotch Plains is a great place to go and grab lunch, dinner or a quick drink. The staff is very nice and the food is good too. I had a burger and had asked for well-done fries. Most places under cook the fries but this place got it right! And the food was very good. I recommend this place for a casual bite to eat or a drink at the bar.

8. Stage House Tavern

366 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1129 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Reservations, Free Wifi, Live Music [email protected] +1 908-322-4224 http://www.stagehouserestaurant.com/
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4 based on 209 reviews

Stage House Tavern

Three dining options: First, The original StageHouse Restaurant, offering fine dining in an elegant county inn setting. Built in 1737 this historic inn boasts many small dining rooms with a fireplace in each room. The Stage House Restaurant offers an ala

Reviewed By V3083BImarkb

This is a big location, including snug dining spaces, an airy barroom, and even a courtyard for outdoor dining, weather permitting. I went for the pan seared black bass, which was cooked just right, and served with an interesting mix of veggies that each contributed their own flavour and texture to the mix: fennel, broccoli rabe, roasted shallots, butternut squash, and mustard sauce — very nicely balanced, and well presented too.

7. Stirling Hotel

227 Main Ave Ste 1, Stirling, NJ 07980-1485 American, Bar, Pub Dinner, Lunch, Late Night Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible +1 908-647-6919 http://www.thestirlinghotel.com/
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4 based on 152 reviews

Stirling Hotel

Reviewed By joe s

I didn't know quaint little villages like this still existed in suburban New Jersey. A quiet little Railroad Station accommodates passenger trains to NYC so visitors from Manhattan came leave their cars behind and ride right up to the front door of the Stirling. It is no longer a hotel but a neighborhood pub selling short order food & specials. The wooden building in picturesque surroundings is reminiscent of the old West or at least a Jersey of long long ago. I ordered a shaved Prime Rib with cheese sandwich on a club roll. The tasty sandwich contained quality beef for a modest price of $16.95. It came with "home made" potato chips which I did not care for. However, a lot of places are now substituting these chips for fries. They are over cooked and too spicy and my hunch is that they are not "home made" but are all made by the same distributor.Please folks, go back to fries.My wife had a Black Bean Burger which was for Vegans, with chipolte sauce.There were too other guests and our entire lunch with soft drinks only came to $65 for 4 people. The ratio of staff to patrons was high so service was prompt.The Stirling is the perfect spot if you are headed to The Great Swamp National Wildlife Reserve which is a short drive away.

6. Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge

440 Parsonage Hill Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Bar, Italian, American, Latin, Spanish Late Night, Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 973-467-8882 http://www.par440.com
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3 based on 22 reviews

Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge

Par 440 Restaurant and Lounge on the East Orange Golf Course in Shorts Hills. You can indulge in a wide variety of fresh foods. Like brick oven pizza or sushi prepared fresh by a master sushi chef. Relax and enjoy a cocktail at the bar with friends and co

Reviewed By Dee C

The food is excellent. The chef is flexible--there are not a lot of vegetarian choices listed but changes can be made. Sitting outside on the back porch overlooking the golf course is a treat in pleasant weather. Wait staff is pleasant and efficient.

5. Chimney Rock Inn Gillette

342 Valley Rd, Gillette, NJ 07933-2110 American, Bar, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 908-580-1100 http://www.chimneyrockinn.com
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4 based on 89 reviews

Neighborhood New American Eatery with locations in Bridgewater, Gillette and now Flemington (September 2018) is central New Jersey’s favorite family restaurant group, having served millions of loyal guests since 1863. Offering quality meals and beverages

Reviewed By MelCam

We went to Chimney Rock for our rehearsal dinner right after rehearsing at Little Flower church. From the initial inquiries to the day-of, Chimney Rock staff were nothing but super accommodating and easy to work with. They were extremely responsive to all questions we had, very organized, and super helpful in putting our seating vision together. We were in the Middle Room and had about 40 people- the space was perfect. The waitstaff were extremely friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and the price point was super reasonable. You can't find a better place in Berkeley Heights for this size party on a Friday night - we had shopped around and Chimney Rock was the only restaurant that not only accommodated but was genuinely excited to. They are used to hosting these types of parties and everything was professional and seamless. We loved the menu options. It also meant so much to me to be able to have such a special dinner at a place I grew up going to with my family. Cannot recommend the Rock enough!!

4. Grain & Cane

250 Connell Dr, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2802 American, Bar Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Takeout, Highchairs Available +1 908-897-1920 http://www.grainandcane.com/
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4 based on 34 reviews

Grain & Cane

WHERE COMFORT MEETS CRAFT. Grain & Cane is your home for hospitality in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. An homage to family nostalgia, our neighborhood table is built on the Connell legacy, as leading American rice and sugar cane purveyors and community ide

Reviewed By Hammbrook

Came here on recommendation of a friend. Attached to an Embassy Suites within a business park you wouldn’t find this place unless you were looking it. And you should. Eclectic menu (it ranged from poutine to beignets), inviting warm atmosphere and friendly service. Open kitchen ran without chaos. Full bar. Not too noisy and tables spaced so don’t feel crowded. None of our party left hungry. Outdoor dining available when weather permits (it has a fire pit but open roof). Desserts were a huge hit. Will definitely try again.

3. Delicious Heights

428 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-1197 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Takeout, Reservations +1 908-464-3287 http://www.deliciousheights.com
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3 based on 118 reviews

Delicious Heights

Reviewed By njcavalier

The eclectic menu allows for a variety of choices, among kinds of food — soups and sakads, meats, seafood, pastas, and vegetarian dishes — as well as ethnic cuisines, principally including American and Italian. There are also specials and dessert menus as well as a full bar with a great selection of beers and wines. The service is wonderful: attentive but not hovering. A warning: Be prepared for a din, especially on a Saturday night when it’s packed. This is no place for a quiet cross-table conversation..

2. Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery

279 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-1214 American, Bar Dinner, Lunch, Late Night Parking Available, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Table Service, Takeout, Accepts +1 908-665-1755 http://traprockrestaurant.net/
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4 based on 197 reviews

Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery

Reviewed By Socks349

I’ve liked this place since it stands almost alone in the brewpub category in the area, and chose to go for an early dinner recently. Greet staff were welcoming, ambiance nice. Appetizers were good. Main courses though were hopelessly over cooked except for the one $18 burger. Salmon was the best of the entrees, smallish portion somewhat dry, served with a few inedible slices of vegetable. Haddock was a tiny portion, had more of a hockey puck appearance, rock hard. The two steaks were child-size and were charred, close to inedible. So a number of issues - line cooks were clearly out of control despite a well-functioning front of the house. There obviously was no quality control on dishes leaving the kitchen, but also underlying protein portion sizes were well below the norms for entrees in the 20s and 30s of dollars. My conclusion is Trap Rock maybe OK for a beer, snack or burger, just not for good food or dollar value if you dig deeper into the menu. We didn’t get to dessert.

10 Things to Do in Berkeley Heights That You Shouldn't Miss

1. Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge

440 Parsonage Hill Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Bar, Italian, American, Latin, Spanish Late Night, Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 973-467-8882 http://www.par440.com
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3 based on 22 reviews

Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge

Par 440 Restaurant and Lounge on the East Orange Golf Course in Shorts Hills. You can indulge in a wide variety of fresh foods. Like brick oven pizza or sushi prepared fresh by a master sushi chef. Relax and enjoy a cocktail at the bar with friends and co

Reviewed By Dee C

The food is excellent. The chef is flexible--there are not a lot of vegetarian choices listed but changes can be made. Sitting outside on the back porch overlooking the golf course is a treat in pleasant weather. Wait staff is pleasant and efficient.

Where to Eat in Berkeley Heights: The Best Restaurants and Bars

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