Rick's Bistro & Bar has been running for 20 months or so ... and what a step up in quality and…read moredecor it has been from Tony's! Even added pleasant outdoor dining. From the steaks to the seafood to the pasta offerings to the bowls, every visit has been a double thumbs up! Great staff, bartenders and owners. Keep up the good work and Rick's will be a Califon favorite for years to come.

So disappointed. Saturday night went for take-out. Place empty. One other patron at the bar. Food…read moretook an hour. Sub-par. We are Califon locals for 30+ years and we're hoping we could support a local business. Won't go back

Visited the Inn with my friend for an early brunch on a Sunday. We came in with no reservation and…read morethere seemed to be some confusion about table availability even though the restaurant was practically empty. We sat at the bar. Service was a little slow but eventually we placed orders my friend got the mimosa flight which came with 4 flavors in such a cute serving board that was nicely labeled. For food we went with the crab cake Benedict and the lamb shakshuka. The shashuka was my dish and when it came I could smell the aromas from the sauce and lamb it came with two pieces of toasted bread as well. The flavors were perfect. The dish was outstanding very savory and filling. I tried a bite of my friends crab cake and it was also really good and the portion size was large. Overall this was a delicious meal and I would return to this restaurant if I'm in the area visiting again.

Came to this local place for dinner with a reservation. Small parking lot. Service is friendly and…read moretimely. Menu is a normal size. Inside is sectioned off and you feel like you're in a local home with tables around. Tables were nicely spaced. 1. Deviled eggs - Good flavor, with meat on top. Good size (6 pieces). 2. Pork chop - Large and juicy. Great sauce that it came with. Overall, a solid local dinner option!

***If there's one review you should read before deciding to come here, it's this one. I'm about to…read morewax poetic.*** Let me preface by saying that I'm a young adult who considers himself a bit of a foodie. I work in Times Square so I usually frequent fine dining establishments in the city, but my home is North Jersey so I am acutely aware that there are some hidden gems in this state. Last week, I was at the Saddle River Inn in Saddle River and was blown away. But this place is far, far, even more exceptional. Greatest dining experience ever. Called the restaurant due to a last-minute cancelation in my party. Evan, a manager, was super helpful in waiving any cancelation fees. It's BYOB and there's a brewery across the street that apparently does takeout. I just brought beer from my house. They gave me chilled glasses and a bucket of ice to keep my refreshments chilled. Onto the ambience. You walk in and it's a nice, cozy little place with tables and a bar top with an open kitchen layout behind it. You can see all the food that's cooking and the presentations that go behind each dish - all live in front of you. The chef's were busy but always obliged when I said hey or asked a question. I tried the 5 course chef's tasting menu for $125. You get a little bit of all of the best flavors coming out of the kitchen. And the flavors are always changing. They source their ingredients from local farms. First came out complimentary course #1 - all I remember is it had crudo in it. Then course #1 - gulf shrimp with squid. This is the point where I decide no matter how else dinner plays out, I'm coming back. What fresh ingredients and creative flavor pairings. Next was course #2 - duck confit spring roll. It's just a smaller portion of what's regularly on their menu. This may have been my favorite item of the night. Next was wood fired octopus in tagliatelle pasta. After that, I believe, was complimentary course #2 - what appeared to be a caesar salad. Anything they make is delicious. Finally, I had an American wagyu strip as the fourth course. Absolutely delectable. At this point, I'm in Heaven. But I'm not quite yet full and ready for my dessert - profiteroles - one of my favorite desserts. I was looking forward to it from the moment I walked in and saw it listed on the tasting menu. I only eat 1 meal a day so when I finally eat, I eat a lot. A normal person would be full at this point, but I wanted more. I also couldn't help but think it might have something to do with me not wanting to leave and just try anything this kitchen made. So I ordered more. I asked for their regular menu and ordered some more duck confit spring rolls and some type of pork belly entree. Quick note - the pork belly entree was not good. You have to take the losses on the chin to make the wins matter more. Pork belly over beans? It was like bbq ribs meets an English breakfast. Please get rid of that, respectfully. After 3 bites, I didn't want any more so I quietly flagged down my server, Kat, and told her please quietly take this, I fully intend to pay for it since I ordered it; it's just no good. And I had been raving to her about every dish up until that point. So she insisted that she'd take it off the check. I insisted I'd pay, she kept insisting, so I relented. That's really good customer service. Now time for dessert. I wish I could say I was ending on a better note but the Profiteroles - which I mentioned is a favorite dessert of mine - massive disappointment. After everything else was put together for care, I got notes of freezer for this last one - especially the pumpkin part. I love this restaurant and I intend on returning as soon as possible, so please don't take offense to my constructive criticism. I applaud your efforts to infuse different flavors together. It is working wonders for you. Keep it up. I'm gonna share pictures of everything, including the menu. But the last 2 things I'll talk about are the cost and the service. With the pork belly entree taken off, it was just the 5 course tasting menu, an order of duck confit spring rolls, and a $6 double espresso. The total came out to $168 after taxes. I tipped $168. That's right. 100%. In a world where people like to dock tip percentages from their precious "20%" for what they perceive to be a lack of good service, let's normalize going above 25% for exceptional service. Not everyone can afford 100% like me, but next tip tip your servers 30-35% for exceptional service. As a former server in my heyday, I promise it'll mean more to them than the few extra dollars to you. And exceptional service is what I got. From manager Evan, to server Kat, to all of the others I met - forgive me if I forget any names. Chef Kelly, Chef Mike, Chef Jon, Keira, Jimmy. Thank you for an unforgettable 5-star experience. Keep up the exceptional work. I will see you again soon.

Early dinner on a Friday night. Again, couldn't have been better! We again did the 3 course dinner,…read moreamazing as usual. Took pics this time so wanted to review. We ordered the bread this time too. Delicious! Didn't need any drinks because the food was amazing. Great meal yet again!

Our first visit for my wife's birthday and they exceeded expectations.by a long shot…read more Our server Steve was exceptionally knowledgeable, table service 5 stars, ambiance really modern sheik look and food awesome. We started with their Berkshire Pork Cheeks for appetizers, a bountiful Semolina Rigatoni vodka sauce and Amish Chicken . We will be returning soon and often.

Visited Juniper Hill last night for a reunion with a few high school friends. We enjoyed drinks and…read moredinner at this quaint venue. We had a 7 PM reservation on a Wednesday night, and the place and parking lot were packed! Good sign to start! To begin, I enjoyed the Ruby grapefruit mocktail. Although I'd love trying new and unique cocktails at different establishments, I was in the mood for something light and refreshing and nonalcoholic. This hit just a spot. For food, we started off with the margherita pizza to share. Then, I opted for the crispy, buttermilk chicken sandwich with malt vinegar, potato wedges/fries. It was very delicious. The sandwich was crispy and fresh and the bun looked like it was handcrafted. The malt fries were unique because they had a vinegar powder on them. I've never tasted malt vinegar before, and it was a unique texture. Our waitress was very friendly, but I wish she had been a bit more attentive. She only stopped by to ask us for our drink order, our food order, and to give the check. My friends wanted to order more drinks, but because she did not come around as frequently as we would have liked, they were unable to place another order. I will give her the benefit of the doubt, however, because the restaurant was bustling from start to finish. Overall, very nice setting and meal. Cute decor, including an Anthony Bourdain abstract portrait.

Stopped in without a reservation on a Friday night around 6 pm and were lucky to find ourselves in…read morea comfy booth after a short wait near the bar! (Next time we will deff make a reservation) Our waitress was great and let us enjoy our appetizer and drinks before putting in our entrees. We enjoyed the calamari, prime steak dip sandwich and crab cake sandwich (that one fell apart a little bit but still delicious). The draft list featured our favorites from our local breweries as well! Highly recommend Kitchen American Grill and we look forward to returning to explore the rest of the menu!

Contemporary American restaurant with a nice loungey vibe. Server was very friendly…read more They had 2 specials and both sounded amazing - lobster bisque and chicken/kielbasa with pasta and garlic bread. The portions are quite generous. I was actually full by the end of the bisque but still had to at least try the pasta. There's more on the menu I wanted to try but that will have to wait for next time!

A charming little neighborhood spot. If you need to meet up with anyone, this place is it. The…read moredrinks are cold, the food is ok, and the service is super friendly. They have bingo nights and Family Feud nights.

great service, nice pub. we really enjoyed the food. If we lived nearby we would visit oftenread more

The place was very cool. I ordered the nachos with pickled onions, which i never thought would go…read moretogether but they were excellent! ( You get a ton for 20 bucks) They had a few options for my wife who needs to avoid gluten. Great atmosphere, super nice staff. I was to stuffed for dessert but they looked great!

Stopped in today and had such a lovely lunch! A few items were sold out, but there were still…read moreplenty of great options to choose from. We ordered the cornbread special, the porchetta sandwich special, and the biscuits and gravy. Everything was fresh, filling, and delicious. The porchetta sandwich was flavorful, though I personally found a few pieces a bit fatty with some skin, which wasn't my preference. The biscuits and cornbread on the other hand were fantastic! I also loved the cozy setup inside and the fun idea of having games to play while you dine. The staff was friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better! 4.5! Can't wait to come back and try more

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

A hidden gem in Newton…read more You enter though their market with an eclectic variety of baked goods and gifts. The dining room is cute, with a nice punched tin ceiling and comfortable seating. Everything is delicious, it is a chat to decide what to order because everything sounds delicious. We were delighted with everything that we ordered. The service is stand helpful.

Stopped in here for the lake view and linner before it got dark. It's a cute spot right on the…read morewater. The menu was not very extensive but enough to pick from for our needs. Our food was tasty and plentiful. The crab fries were huge! We had food left over for lunch the next day. Our server was excellent. She was very attentive to us. We were taking pictures and she noticed and asked if we would like her to take one of me and my other half. It was a bit cold in the dining room. That would really be my only complaint. I think it would be nice to go back in the spring or even summer because they have outdoor seating on a deck right by the lake. I would go back when in the area.

Food, excellent, service also excellent. Great views and I…read morelove being out on the deck on nice days.

Automatically Cravings is in my good graces because they are the only place I could find open after…read more2pm on a Sunday in Clinton. To say I was starving is an understatement, and they delivered exactly what we needed. I ordered a plain hamburger with pickles for my son and their "Main Event" burger. They make their burgers in the "smashed" style, which I like especially when getting a double. The crave sauce was delicious and complimented the cheese and grilled onions nicely. My son was very happy with his burger and didn't even need ketchup. I also really dig that they have a Jones Soda fountain, I enjoyed my burger with cream soda, yum!! I wish more businesses had that kind of variety in their machines. Everyone who worked there was really friendly, the building is small but there is a gorgeous outdoor area in the back with plenty of tables, chairs, and shade.

We came late on a Sunday in a snow storm heading home from skiing. Great service, quick and…read morefriendly. We ate in and burgers were great fries we better tan "ok" but not great. Onion rings are a must.