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    Acquaviva Restaurant

    4.6 (87 reviews)
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    Good for groups

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    Shrimp stuffed chicken.
    Vilma D.

    OK, so where do I begin? The restaurant is really good, plenty of parking. Amazing service. I sat at the bar and had dinner. People were very nice. Very attentive. Big crowd in the dining area. The food everybody's plate that passed by was amazingly deliciously looking. Definitely a place that I'm going back to.

    Chopped antipasto salad

    I ordered the chopped antipasto salad. It was a very poor excuse for a salad. There was maybe MAYBE one tiny portion of a pepper chopped up. I think there were only about 4 of the chopped pieces of pepper on it. It also came to me without any meat on it. I asked the waitress, who was very nice, isn't this supposed to come with meat? She came back with a tiny salad dressing container of meat. This was so not worth $14.

    Excellent shrimp app!
    Cat M.

    Have enjoyed dinner at the bar twice. Both times, my husband & I have enjoyed our meals immensely. Service is always good & we love the food. On this particular night we shared a tricolor salad which was very large & excellent. Both times we have been here we have both gotten the same dishes as they are soooo good. I got the bolognese which has some chili's in it to make it spicy & unique - I love it. My husband loves the pappardelle. We got tiramisu for dessert & a nice large double espresso. Prices are reasonable. We would go more often if we lived closer but as it's a 43 minute drive, we can only go once in a while. Great place!!! Tip - if you want dinner at the bar, make a reservation!

    Salad. They split to two for us.
    Masayo K.

    I love this restaurant. I was surprised that the service was excellent. They were thoughtful, and they split the salad without asking. The service was friendly and very attentive. The food was terrific. We especially enjoyed Pork Braciole. Pasta is fresh and great. I would love to go back when I am in the area.

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    Amazing food, stellar service, Great ambiance! A must visit! Lunch menu is perfect and very affordabl.

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    Ausome food and service. Really great, authentic Italian food. Best in Sussex County.

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    Very nice establishment. Prices are high but food is good. Go here for special occasions.

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    Great Italian restaurant in this area. I have never had a bad meal here. Best to make a reservation.

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    Very good good. My chicken Frances's was perfect. Wonderful bread basket. Tiramisu was excellent. Lunch menu available.

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    What is the dress code ? Dress Shorts accessible

    No dress code. Shorts no problem.

    Is there a happy hour?

    Sorry idk if they do We came for a late dinner.

    Is this a full bar restaurant or is it BYOB?

    Full bar

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    The Butcher’s Grill

    4.5(71 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Butcher's Grill is always such a tasty surprise! Second time here and it never lets me down!!!The…read morefood was absolutely delicious and came out super quick. If you don't want your entrées coming out with the appetizers, just give them a heads up, because the kitchen moves fast here. We started with the mushroom dish and a hearty soup...both full of flavor and the perfect start to the meal. Then came the star of the night: the lamb chops. Perfectly seasoned, cooked just right, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Everything we tried was fresh and satisfying, the kind of food that makes you want to go back the next day. The service was on point- Friendly and attentive, and the whole space has this quirky, cozy feel, like you're sitting in your grandma's living room with its mix of chairs and warm, homey vibe. It's also BYOB, which is always a win. We brought a bottle of wine that paired perfectly with the meal. Overall, Butcher's Grill is a must-visit if you're in the area. Great food, quick service, and a cozy atmosphere that makes it stand out. Can't wait to come back!

    Overall cute whole in the wall butcher shop restaurant. They were very nice but the food was okay…read more Husband for the rib eye and he said it was great. Everything else (chicken, salmon, burger) was overcooked. I would stick to the steaks. Seems like their speciality. The food presentation was great tho! And seems like locals love it. We came for an early dinner so they were able to accommodate us but it was busy by the time we left.

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    The Butcher’s Grill - Steak showcase

    Steak showcase

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    The Green Olive - Decent wings

    The Green Olive

    4.0(115 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    This place has been on my list for years and I'm so glad I finally stumbled into this deceivingly…read morelarge, hidden gem. John, our server and bartender for the night was lovely and quite the multitasker. We felt welcomed and right at home! He gave us great recommendations and we enjoyed everything ordered. They have specials every night and we took advantage of the .25/wings to start. I tried the chicken gyro which was tasty but needed more tzatziki sauce. My date ordered the vodka pasta with fried chicken and it was delicious!!!! The fried chicken was perfectly cooked and the vodka sauce was mouthwatering. I may have helped him out with a few bites (or five). For dessert we shared a chocolate mousse cake and it was fresh and melt in your mouth. The menu is quite extensive and not badly priced, I can't wait to come back! If you're looking for a low key, affordable place to grab dinner and drinks, add this spot to your list!

    We were there on Sunday night and we ordered the clams in white sauce, which are excellent. Then I…read moreordered a New York strip steak and said medium rare Steak came out completely well done when I said something to the waitress she totally ignored it. So I told her I would take it home to the dogs wrap up to dinner. She threw everything away but the steak which she should have done, but she did it anyway, and when the bill came, it was the wrong price there was one price in the menu another price that she had I didn't argue. I paid it, but I will never go back.

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    The Green Olive - The new outside deck. Very beautiful and spacious.

    The new outside deck. Very beautiful and spacious.

    The Green Olive - Wings

    Wings

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    The Farmer's Daughter - whole branzino with mango salsa

    The Farmer's Daughter

    4.7(146 reviews)
    11.4 mi

    Here's the deal: it's an unassuming Main Street (Spring St) store front on a one way street. You…read moreenter through the quaint country store which has some baked goods and local honey, and some pottery which could seem a little tacky if it wasn't just so small town cute! The restaurant is a cozy Brick exposed restaurant, which even when busy isn't too loud. The service was friendly, attentive, and very helpful The menu is small by design with a special that comes out out of a kitchen, where everything is made with fine detail and love Definitely worth making a reservation and visiting the farmer's daughter

    I have been wanting to come here for a while now and glad I finally made the stop. Came here on…read moreFriday afternoon, there was no wait. The entrance is through the small store to the right. Once you enter through the store, there is a sign to wait to be seated. The place has a nice and bright rustic vibe to it. I really liked the decor and table setup. Even the napkins had a rustic vibe. Started off with the potato scoop ($16) which was my fave item. The potato was shaped like the Fritos scoop chip, and the cheese dip that came with it had chunks of cheese in a melted cheese sauce. For my main, got the pulled pork sandwich ($16), which came in a pretzel knot bun and creamy slaw. It was solid meal and very filling. Other mains ordered were the roast beef "pho" style sandwich ($16) which I had a bite of and it was good and not what I expected thinking roast beef. Roast turkey ($16) was warm and also tasty. Each of the mains came with a side of potato salad. I will be back to try the sloppy Joe and their dinner meals. I highly recommend this place if you want tasty, high quality meal for a fair price. * Highly recommend making reservations on weekends * Street parking * Good service

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    The Farmer's Daughter - The Farmer's Daughter Market.

    The Farmer's Daughter Market.

    The Farmer's Daughter - Swordfish with grilled pineapple

    Swordfish with grilled pineapple

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    Interior of restaurant.

    Chefs Garden - black bass

    Chefs Garden

    3.6(42 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I have been wanting to try out this restaurant for awhile and I finally did. A little disappointed…read morebut let me start with what I did enjoy the ambiance very cute with their ceilings of beehives and colorful tables and their beautiful gardens with fresh herbs-broccoli -tomato plants. Enjoyed the music ambiance soft relaxing. For my appetizer we ordered the hummus with fresh veggies and pita bread that was delicious. They served flavored water orange slices with ginger- cucumber with mint leaves and lemon slices-my favorite was the cucumber mint. My main meal was a pork rib jerky a bit disappointed it was tough to cut and some of the pork was tender but top layer was over cooked and dry. Corn bread was delicious soft and served with soft butter. The coleslaw yummy as well-maybe should have gone with the fish. Our servers were wry attentive I like them .

    The Chefs Garden is only open on weekends so I finally got to try it. If you want to go there make…read moresure you make reservations in advance. The vegetables are very fresh as they grow a lot of what they serve. The vegetables they serve are the star of their dishes. Really tasty and delicious. However, the octopus was a bit overcooked as well as the ribs. It seems the cook left them on the fire a bit too long. Tasty nonetheless but it could have been better. The service was excellent as a lovely young lady took our orders and checked on us throughout our meal making sure we had what we needed. The ambience is relaxing and inviting as the garden and the place is quite beautiful. Surrounded by the vegetable garden and lush vegetation. No bugs though which made it even better. For dessert we shared a Pot De CRÈME, which is a creme with coconut, and charred pineapple. Quite tasty! It was a very nice experience.

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    Chefs Garden
    Chefs Garden - Sword fish

    Sword fish

    Chefs Garden

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    The Barnyard - Cow Wedgies.

    The Barnyard

    4.1(25 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    ***1 1/2 stars***…read more It's pretty rare for me to go below two stars, but we literally couldn't find any redeeming qualities other than a kid-friendly chalkboard off to the side. Rough, rough lunch and I'm picking the places going forward. I came here with my top-tier chum and #1 honorary young pup chum for a midday meal yesterday. This was an unfortunate recommendation by my chum, but in her defense, the biggest selling point was that they had a young pup section of the menu (which many of my suggestions didn't). This may have been a sign that it's time for the young pup to just order off adult menus going forward. This is probably a weird time of year to be over here anyway; this restaurant recently moved next to the baseball stadium, and December just isn't the greatest page on the calendar for America's pastime so it feels a little wasteland-ish right now. There were also a few random amusement park rides that we had to walk around to access the entrance (apparently more for a nighttime winter festival of sorts?) so the vibes were a little off to start. The interior was fine though - there's an interesting looking bar off to the left and high ceilings, so it feels more spacious than it actually is, given the overall square footage you're dealing with. I also enjoyed the cow decor, though I might be missing the joke with some of the cow/pig hybrid animals on display. My chum remarked that it seemed like the menu was designed by someone who'd never actually tasted the food, and certainly wasn't the same person who cooked it. Definitely a possibility, but my general impression was that this is ostensibly a family restaurant (remember the chalkboard?) with a menu only targeting young female adults, from the bar food to the cocktails. It's very strange. I wish there was a nicer way to say it, but the cocktails were terrible. I had their version of an Old Fashioned, which had coffee in it. Just did not go well together at all; there's a reason why Irish coffee with Bailey's was invented - not every dark spirit is going to work with coffee. I find it hard to believe this was taste-tested before being added to the menu. Never again. I felt worse for my chum though, who got a holiday twist on a margarita with cranberry. It was so beyond tart I could barely swallow it and it honestly tasted like cough medicine. In a quasi-NSFW comment, my chum mentioned that this drink might be helpful for a UTI, but alas, we were at a restaurant, not a pharmacy. At the very least, they need to retrain their bartenders on basic portions of a cocktail, but when the ingredients clash, that's a management issue. We got the Cow Wedgies to share as an app - basically, flattened mozzy sticks. I like the flattened concept but these were pretty bad. I'm assuming the issue here is they were in the deep fryer for too long because they had pockets of grease that would pop when you bit into them, almost like a pimple. One of those pockets exploded and stained the front of my hoodie. Not great - an unappetizing appetizer. The impression I got was that The Barnyard were pretty aggressively touting the chicken/waffles section of the menu. I went with the Winner Winner, which was another example of not understanding basic palates and taste profiles. This is a savory item - it has chicken, mashed potatoes and this gravy/corn concoction. Inexplicably, they then added this weird tangy sauce that would be better served on a bang bang shrimp app that completely ruined the dish. It's such an unforced error I don't understand how it happened. It's going to come as no surprise, but the service matched the overall quality of the meal. There were very few customers on the premises and yet our waitress was mostly MIA. She never came by to check on us after serving the food, despite making multiple trips to a table near us to inefficiently clear it practically one item at a time. It's very hard to give constructive feedback when an experience is this bad, but to me it starts at the very beginning - make sure the items on your menu taste good and that your staff is properly trained on basic hospitality concepts. The Kingdom of Sussex deserves a lot better than this.

    Stopped by after leaving the Sussex county fairgrounds for lunch. The menu seemed very straight…read moreforward and known for their burgers. You order at the counter and are given a placard for your table and your food is then brought to you. The biggest complaint from our party would be all drinks are for purchase not even tap water is given. Which is fine we had our own water. We ordered a side of waffle fries and the sloppy tots for the table. The side of waffle fries could've definitely been larger. The sloppy tots were delicious as the tots were well done and topped deliciously with beer cheese, bbq sauce, pork, and sour cream. They just needed a little salt. Everyone ordered a burger and they were good just super greasy. I ordered the pub burger in which the Irish cheese was definitely an acquired taste but the pretzel bun was delicious. The ya filthy animal burger I think would've been between with the coleslaw on the side as it made a mushy consistency. The stampede burger and bacon mushroom Swiss were both good. I will say for $15 per burger a little ridiculous it doesn't come with any side and just a pickle. The inside has almost a diner vibe to it but all the staff were friendly and polite.

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    The Barnyard - Winner Winner

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    Old Fashioned.

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