Top 10 restaurants in Highland Park, United States

April 15, 2018 Randal Brittian

Highland Park is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,982, reflecting a decline of 17 (−0.1%) from the 13,999 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 720 (+5.4%) from the 13,279 counted in the 1990 Census.
Things to do in Highland Park

1. Sophie's Bistro

700 Hamilton St, Somerset, NJ 08873-3273 Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards French, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +1 732-545-7778
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 250 reviews

Sophie's Bistro

Classic French Bistro

Reviewed By PammyBret7 - Holliston, Massachusetts

We attended a wedding in Somerset,NJ, took a 15 minute drive to Sophie's Bistro and have been talking about it ever since. Delightful experience, from the atmosphere to the service to the quality and taste of the food.

Mussels appetizer was plentiful and tasty and my husband had escargot. We both had the special beef tenderloins, but we could have split one dinner due to portion size.

Restaurant owner visited each table, genuinely interested in how customers were enjoying their meal.

Although we did not sit at the bar, we noted it was great, seems some locals met their on a regular basis. Wine list had some very nice choices at reasonable prices.

Although the restaurant was full, it was not too noisy, due to its two rooms and limited number of tables.

We will definitely recommend this restaurant and dine here when in the area again.

2. PITHARI TAVERNA

28 Woodbridge Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904-3234 Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Highchairs Available Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night SGD 13 - SGD 26 +1 732-572-0616
Excellent
49%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 170 reviews

PITHARI TAVERNA

Reviewed By Stanner57 - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Excellent Greek BYOB restaurant with limited off-street parking. Cheerful decor with blue and white checkered tablecloths. Nice selection of authentic and tasty Greek dishes on menu. Nearby liquor store that sells Greek wine. Very good service. Fair and competitive prices. We went there with another couple to give them an introduction to Greek food in advance of a trip to Greece. We went without reservations for a late lunch, but the place was filling up as we left, so reservations are probably a good idea.

3. Thomas Sweet Ice Cream

55 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1830 Takeout, Reservations, Seating SGD 7 - SGD 13 +1 732-828-3855
Excellent
67%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 61 reviews

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream

Reviewed By Kathleen P - Littleton, Colorado

Great ice cream shop right on the Rutgers campus. First off you can sample as much as you want. They are not tiny samples either. So many to choose from and all homemade. I sampled three before choosing the toasted coconut ice cream. Wonderfully delicious and oh so tasty. They offer more than just scoops of ice cream. Enjoy!

4. Tastee Sub Shop

267 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08817-3733 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible American, Fast Food, Delicatessen, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +1 732-985-5423
Excellent
69%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 199 reviews

Tastee Sub Shop

Reviewed By Dan E

Tastee’s subs are one of a kind their ingredients and fresh sub rolls are delicious. Great sub for game day or a picnic or just last minute choice on a Sunday night. If you’re looking for a great sub that is unique to the area pick Tastee’s!

5. Destination Dogs

101 Paterson St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1912 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wheelchair Accessible American Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +1 732-993-1016
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 169 reviews

Destination Dogs

Reviewed By P J - Nj

I've been here many times. It's always delicious and always a fun experience. So many to choose from and great drinks and great prices.

6. Steakhouse 85

85 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1242 Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Highchairs Available American, Steakhouse, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night SGD 41 - SGD 66 +1 732-247-8585
Excellent
56%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 266 reviews

Steakhouse 85

Steakhouse 85 is a 21st century rendition of the classic American Steakhouse. The menu at Steakhouse 85 is comprised of fresh and inspiring modern day interpretations of classic American cuisine, served alongside the traditional steakhouse classics we all know and love. The back bone of our menu is without a doubt our beef. Our mouth watering dry aged steaks are rubbed with a simple yet luscious combination of sea salt, black pepper and fresh herbs. They are seared on a 1200 degree cast iron grill and then broiled to your liking. Paired with a large classically designed bar, complete with savvy cocktails and a Wine Spectator award winning wine list, this steakhouse is sure to please.

Reviewed By Mollyh123 - Chatham, New Jersey

Great dinner! The service was wonderful and the steak was terrific! My son had the tomahawk for his birthday which was huge and delicious! It is expensive!

7. Sushiana

17 N 4th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904-2735 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Delivery, Wheelchair Accessible Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Kosher, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner SGD 7 - SGD 28 +1 732-640-0111
Excellent
56%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 31 reviews

Sushiana

Reviewed By MikeGreenberg - Highland Park, New Jersey

If you are looking for an amazing fish restaurant, in addition to Sushi and Meatless Asian dishes, make Sushiana your next stop!
Everything is made fresh, while you wait in one of the cleanest restaurants around.
I've had the Ninja Tilapia, The Fried Fish and the Salmon Teryaki and each time it's a mouth watering experience.
Oh, and Sushiana is Kosher as well

8. Due Mari

78 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1227 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Private Dining, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner SGD 39 - SGD 85 +1 732-296-1600
Excellent
49%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 307 reviews

Due Mari

Chef Michael White and the Altamarea Group are excited to invite you to Due Mari. Located in the heart of New Brunswick, New Jersey, Due Mari, meaning "two seas" in Italian, opened its doors in September 2008. Due Mari keeping true to its name, features the freshest seafood from around the world and Chef White's authentic Italian cuisine. Upon entering Due Mari, you are greeted by bright blue, aqua and cream tones. Our sleek, vibrant circular bar, located in the center of the restaurant, invites guests to linger with a cocktail or enjoy our full menu. Due Mari is a place to meet family, friends and new acquaintances in a convivial atmosphere. In addition to the freshest Italian seafood, Due Mari's menu also features a wide selection of Chef White's signature handmade pastas and choice grilled meats. The broad range of cuisine, both inland and coastal, covers traditional and modern influences, allowing Chef Michael White and his culinary team an open canvas from which to draw on. Due Mari's seasonal and regional influences can be seen throughout each course of the menu with dishes like the Polipo: grilled octopus, pickled onion, celery, taggiasca olive. Or the Spada: local grilled swordfish, swiss chard, white bean, acqua pazza. The wine list at Due Mari offers guests a varied selection from the major wine regions of Italy. The wines are selected to compliment the cuisine for a harmonious dining experience. Whether they are looking for a well-known treasure or small, boutique wineries, the list provides guests the opportunity to explore Italy's myriad of wine styles. The list also includes selections from France and the United States for guests wishing to enjoy great wines from regions outside Italy. The extensive wine list is complimented by world-renowned mixologist, Eben Freeman's irresistible cocktail and bar list. Due Mari offers private and semi-private dining spaces for any type of event. From corporate functions to personal celebrations, luncheons, and cocktail parties, we're happy to customize all aspects of your event to create a memorable experience. Due Mari is thrilled to be a part of the New Jersey community, alongside our sister restaurant, Osteria Morini in Bernardsville. We look forward to welcoming you.

Reviewed By RGSOUNDF - Hamilton, NJ

We have been to Chef White's 2 NYC restaurants, to the amazing Central Park Marea, proudly distinguished by 2 Michelin stars, and Al Fiori, studded by 1 Michelin star. Being to Marea twice, and having enjoyed the food immensely, we had certain minimal expectations regarding...MoreThank you for your review. We're sorry that you felt the food at Due Mari was inferior in any way to our other Altamarea Group restaurants. Each one has a certain style and focus and is overseen by our culinary team. Your comments are appreciated.

9. Aposto

76 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904-2425 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff Italian, Mediterranean Dinner, Lunch +1 732-745-9011
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 31 reviews

Aposto

Reviewed By Bowlby324 - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Four of us ate here on a recent Sunday evening. The other couple are sort of regulars and really enjoy the dishes, I have eaten here before. It is a very friendly, cozy place, kind of crowded, tables close to together. Dinners for four of us with salads totaled a little over $80.00 w/o a tip. It is a BYOB. My wife's ravioli all 'astice and my bolognese were okay but not nearly as tasty as they could have been. The word "sedate" appears to apply to these dishes. All in all, worth a trip once in a while.

10. Old Man Rafferty's

106 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2106 Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +1 732-846-6153
Excellent
34%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 438 reviews

Old Man Rafferty's

Reviewed By Honest_1Reviews - Brentwood, New York

What a gem? At first I was scared to to try the place as the menu is all over the place. Anyway no complaints. My only issue is that they need more help at the bar. Poor bartenders were working as fast as they could and couldn’t keep up with it. If you don’t want them to leave you need to fix this. Come on the mark up on alcohol is ridiculous. I’m sure you can afford it

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