Food and vibe are always excellent. We love the small plates and appetizers. Love their fresh take…read moreon cocktails.

Amazing burger , cooked perfectly with very crispy fries and coleslaw. The view is amazing ! I…read morereally enjoy the friendly staff and Great service. I will come back soon Highly recommend stopping in for a great meal and service!

Please understand that most of my Cracker Barrel reviews are the same. The restaurants are all…read morealike the difference is what I am ordering, staffing and location Cracker Barrel is just the All American go-to place when we are traveling. I mean, how can you go wrong here? No matter where I am it seems like the people are all the same. We came here for breakfast while traveling to Albany, NY on our way to our Kiwanis special meeting. From the second you're on the porch of CB until you sit down, it's like a deja vous from one restaurant to another. Always a nice greeting when you walk in and usually seated right away. My wife and I were with friends so there were a lot of delicious meals on the table. It was a Friday and I had the delicious 'fish fry' of fried catfish and mashed potatoes and my wife had the pot roast. What's nice is their consistency from location to location and their food which always matches my level of expectation. This place never disappoints you no matter what you order. All delicious and huge portions of food. Our waiter was delightful-pleasant-helpful who was genuinely concerned that everything at our table was to our liking. The level of caring here is commendable. KUDO's to the Cracker Barrel franchise and their incredible teams. I am a fan. Who knows, one day.... Long Island. (Can you imagine the line they'll have there?)

Food is always so good. Comfort food at its best. Today I got the Fish Fry it was so good so…read morefresh. Mac and cheese with bacon was good but pasta was over done. Still I enjoyed it. I love all their cold teas. And a seat by that big fireplace in a cold evening was amazing. Server Nick was very attentive. Biscuit's came out quick as did my refill of Berry Tea.

It was a beautiful fall day and the view of Lake Hopatcong was quite good. 5 stars. I rate the…read more service we received as outstanding. 5 stars again. The food was another matter. Serving sizes for all 6 of us were plentiful and I was pleased that fresh green beans could be substituted for fries. I ate my burger and had tastes of others entrees then concluded that the food was nothing special. I rate the quality and preparation of the food as 3 (tops). So, enjoy the view and, based on my experience, expect top quality service. But don't expect gourmet food.

Okay, this review taught me not to judge a book by its cover! I came to Lake Hopatcong on a whim…read morefor dinner on a warm night looking to sit outside and without a reservation. No reservation was my first mistake. The restaurants in the area all have a beautiful view / sunset but are often booked. I intended to visit another spot on the water but couldn't get in, and ended up at Alice's instead. We climbed a big staircase to get into the main entrance and it seemed pretty small outside compared to what it looks like outside. Think they have a separate bar / dining room down in the lower area. But I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised by my experience here. At first, the hostess told us that there was nothing available but then the other woman up front with her told us to wait a minute. Luckily, she came back and said she could get us a table. Finally, a win! For dinner, we ordered the Arugula Salad special which is we excellent. It has mandarin oranges and walnuts in it which I enjoyed together. I got the Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna for dinner which was good. Though, I didn't love the noodles it came with it was still pretty tasty overall. We finished up sharing the Limoncello cake and dessert martinis. I'd normally go for an espresso martini, but tried the chocolate peanut martini which was like dessert in a glass! Our server was very attentive - service was fast, food was good and prices weren't bad. Plus, you cannot beat the sunset view if you get an outside table! I'll definitely make my way back here again.

Stonewood Tavern is classy and charming . Feels rustic and modern with an interesting menu. I had…read morethe squid and it was delicious !server was a professional and very pleasant . If I'm in the area again I will stop by The Bar is so inviting and that large mirror is fabulous.

Stopped at Stonewood Tavern off Route 206 in Byram -- a great location and an even better dining…read moreexperience. Food: We started with garlic bread that was absolutely awesome, followed by grilled octopus with a perfectly balanced, succulent marinade. I had shrimp with pasta, while my mother-in-law enjoyed a fillet of sole stuffed with crab meat and my wife had the cavatelli with broccoli. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying. Service: Our waitress, Casey, was excellent. Always checking in and very polite throughout the meal. She made the whole dining experience feel welcoming and attentive without being overbearing. Aesthetic: The restaurant has a warm, inviting look with stonework accents along the walls and an open barn-style concept. The lighting creates a comfortable atmosphere, and there's plenty of seating for both small groups and larger gatherings.

Ok, this may be my favorite local breakfast and lunch place! You can pretty much seat yourself and…read moreenjoy a visual dining experience. I swear I see someone I know each time I go in there which is pretty cool! The servers feel like my cool aunt or cousin who just happens to bring me yummy food. Yesterday, hubby and I grabbed a quick lunch. I had a tuna wrap and he had an overflowing egg salad sandwich. Both served w/ potato salad, pickle and chips. You can upgrade to fries, but the chips are good! Big portions, so we had 2 meals! This morning we were driving by Lidia's on the way to cut a Christmas tree (btw, their decorations made it even more cozy) I picked up the Lidia's classic which is an English muffin with crispy Taylor ham, egg and cheese. SO GOOD! Hubby got the same but in a omelette w/ home fries and toast while my daughter got the short stack of banana and walnut pancakes.

When we pulled into Lidia's parking lot for brunch this past Sunday, I realized that this is the…read moreold Polo Sports bar before it moved to its new location. The inside hasn't changed much, but I like the ambience of this breakfast/lunch spot. My wife and I both went for pancakes, mine blueberry, hers banana. Pancakes were delicious! Plenty of seating here and a large parking lot. Good spot if you're in the area looking for breakfast or lunch.

We were camping nearby and looking for a place that was dog friendly. We called a few places and…read morethey all said know. As soon as we asked Pop's they said of course! Bring them down. We were sold just by how friendly they were, so we came here for lunch. There is a pretty big parking lot as it is actually located in a boat rental facility. Upon entering we were greeted with the same friendliness we experienced over the phone. The service was great, and the prices were also extremely fair. The menu is small, which is nice because it makes it easier to decide what to get. There were four of us, and we all loved what we ordered. There are a few tables outdoors right nearby the docks, so you can watch boats come and go on the lake while you enjoy your food. The service was so good, they even gave us a bowl of water and some treats for our dog! When we left they were so thankful and told us about some events they have coming up, they do car shows! This is definitely going to be our go to spot whenever we are in the area for a hike or camping! The only thing I would suggest would be to have a little more signage outside so it is a little easier to spot from the road.

If phrases like #SmallBusiness #VeteranOwned #FamilyBusiness #Lakeside or #GreatFood interest you,…read morethen, like @BigDudesBigFoods you need to get to @PopsLakeside in #HopatcongNJ Freddy and Freddy Jr. will take great care of you! You hear so much about flop in reference to pizza on social media but we had some French fries and onion rings at Pop's with zero flop, crispy down to the last one. With Pop's #SecretSauce to dip in, we ate every last one. We also had the Italian Cheesesteak with sautéed peppers and onions, mushrooms, garlic and provolone. Amazing! We will definitely be back for breakfast AND lunch! #BigDudesBigFoods #SupportSmallBusiness #BDBFCertified #BDBF

Came here for breakfast this morning, very happy with the experience!…read more Food: your standard breakfast affair, I really liked the waffle and sausage patties and my wife loved her blueberry pancakes. Aesthetic: seating lined the sides with a walk up counter and small bar-style seating, cute decor covering the walls. Service: the two women working there were very very sweet and polite, hard working too!

Visited here from Ohio and stopped in for breakfast. Definitely did not regret it. Wonderful little…read morediner with great food and amazing service. Our server was very nice and attentive. Amazing food! had a Belgian waffle and the western omelet 10 out of 10!

Found this gem on our way from NY to Jim Thorpe. Came in for lunch and it was busy. It's a former…read moremansion so the dining space is separated into various rooms. The smaller rooms are a bit cramped but cozy. The ambiance is very interesting because you have interesting decor and fixtures to look at. Food was really good, I was pleasantly surprised. One of the reasons I chose this place was for its unique dishes. They had a pumpkin soup that was really yummy. The duck and schnitzel dishes were really good too.

I stopped into The Bell Mansion in Stanhope while I was in town for work (we had a table read for a…read morecommercial shoot at Wild West City the next two days). I was dining solo, but you'd never feel "alone" here--service was that good. The restaurant was decorated for the holidays and had a warm, inviting vibe. My server Vasco was amazing and steered me toward the fish with jasmine rice--absolutely the right call. Delicious, well-prepared, and just a great overall dining experience. I'll be back when I'm in the area again.

It has been a while. Old owner back, old GM back. The location and ambience is unparalleled. Right…read moreon the lake. Where to begin? All breads and almost all food inputs are made in-house. Find that elsewhere. We had 3 apps at lunch. The Tuna Ceviche with avocado was excellent: exactly what my mood required. The Wagyu Wontons were on point. The Grilled Shrimp with Mango pico de gallo and mango aioli were wonderful: I could have made a meal of them. We had sandwiches and salads for mains. The chicken Caesar salad was substantial and precisely executed. The chicken sandwich with fresh mozzarella, roasted pepper and Arugula was excellent. The Artichoke hearts sandwich was amazing. Ribiola cheese, arugula, artichoke hearts lightly marinated. Delicate, yet satisfying: a real wow. Service was attentive and friendly, without being intrusive. The wine and cocktail list is fine but is still under redevelopment; understand that the new GM Michael definitely knows his business. So, I can't wait to see what he puts together next. This is a great destination now and is only getting better.

We made a reservation here for a girl's day out (reservations definitely recommended). Our table…read morewas not outside, but close enough to enjoy the great view. The drink menu was unique and delicious. For our entrees......2 of us got the salmon and the other 2 got the tuna; the last dish was the stone water burger. We all Loved our dishes. Definitely a great spot with great service!

The food is good, the service is great, and the owners are great people, the parking is small. They…read morehave a lot of different types of drinks. The price is good.

Looking for new diners to try, my wife and I stopped here for breakfast. This is a diner/deli where…read moremuch of the business is takeout. It was very quiet while we were here, but the service was good and our food prepared quickly. My wife ordered an omelette and I had eggs over easy with bacon. The food was good. This is an old school, no frills place, but we had no complaints, it was a solid breakfast.