Location: Wharton
Top Restaurants in Wharton
Top 10 restaurants in Wharton, United States
Wharton is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 6,522, reflecting an increase of 224 (+3.6%) from the 6,298 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 893 (+16.5%) from the 5,405 counted in the 1990 Census.
Things to do in Wharton
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Pop's Bagel Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By jaybirdrcky - Morristown, New Jersey
I stopped in for a quick bagel and coffee. The bagel was CRISPY outside and soft on the inside. I have to say perfect. Looks like the regulars hanging out at the tables outside saying morning to everyone. Seems like a nice local place. Will go back A LOT
6. 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.
7. Cliff's Homemade Ice Cream
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By bwco - Morris County, NJ
Cliffs has always been one of the best ice cream shops in New Jersey. My wife and I were here a few days ago and the quality hasnt changed. We look forward to coming here every summer. Its worth a drive out here.
8. Taphouse 15
Overall Ratings
4 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By jansjourneys - New Jersey
A Sunday morning meetup group, about 20 of us. Fabulous service by Christina ! She took drink orders, she refilled coffees, she was totally on the ball.... I had a white sangria which was just yummy. I also had the eggs benedict and they were PERFECT. Have been so disappointed ordering that in the last few years at other places. This is a gorgeous place inside, I will definitely be back ! My check was 21 plus tip. A lovely time, I believe everyone enjoyed it ! (and we had a total vegan and also a gluten-free diner).
9. Pub 199
Overall Ratings
4 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By PALABL - Cedar Knolls, New Jersey
Wanted to see what all of the fuss is about. Can’t explain it! The food was average at best. The steamed clams are good. Lobster was okay, a little dry and barely legal size.The tossed salad was horrible. Yellow iceberg, a couple of tomatoe slices and an onion slice. Steak was okay. Nothing really looked appetizing or appealing. Drinks were cheap. The ambiance is unexplainable. Both dining areas are surrounded by hundreds of wildlife heads and mounted fish. At first it’s amusing, but becomes a little creepy considering all of these beautiful dead animals and the amount of money that was spent to present them this way. We’ve seen better tables and chairs at bingo! Service was good. Satisfied our curiosity. Will not go back.
10. 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.
