This entire experience was excellent. The service was awesome. Our server was very knowledgeable on all the ingredients and dishes and was very helpful. Food was out of this world. Some of the flavor combinations seem very odd but the flavors were incredible. Must go in with an open mind, and an empty stomach. I've been bragging about this meal since I left. Would highly recommend and definitely looking forward to coming back soon. read more

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This is our second time here, and it was an even better experience than the first. The staff is always warm and inviting while taking care of the smallest details. We waited in the lounge area for our friends to arrive and the staff continued to check in on us. The environment was warm and comforting. We had reservations for the "Bring me food" experience and it didn't disappoint. We also opted for the wine which was perfect. The sommelier was personable and had great detail and stories about each glass he presented. The chef presented each course and they got better as the meal progressed. Lindsey the pastry chef presented the last two courses and was so friendly and went out of her way to spend a few extra minutes with us. I would highly recommend this feature to everyone read more

This place is amazing! Great food, amazing environment and great service. I highly recommend Ninety Acres!

Holy cow this place is swanky! Let me just start by saying that this location is difficult to find when it's dark outside and you don't know where you are going. We passed by the little gates twice before we realized that it was the entrance. Then you drive on this narrow, curvy road to the actual restaurant and valet. The restaurant itself is very beautiful inside that just screams "expensive!" They have a dress code- so no ripped up jeans/shorts/t shirts/etc. Very modern/trendy ambiance with dim lighting and fancy décor. The outside area looked like it would be great with summer- they have a fire place and outdoor bar with seating. My group started with a few appetizers + glasses of wine at the bar and then went with the "Bring me Food" option where you sit in the kitchen and the chef prepares a variety of dishes (I believe about six with one dessert) based on the ingredients available that night. The good thing with this is that if someone in your group doesn't like a certain type of food or has an allergy, the other people do not have to suffer. The chef can just whip up a different dish just for them. You can also choose the option to have various wines (both red and white depending on the dish) with each course, which we did as well. This place obviously has great customer service and they treat you like royalty, so no negatives there. My biggest complaint is out of all the dishes I thought 2 were amazing, 3 were mediocre, and 1 just wasn't that great in my opinion. For that price, I would almost rather just get one large portion of an awesome meal I know I'm going to enjoy versus smaller portions that may be hit or miss. That being said, it was still an interesting and enjoyable dining experience This restaurant is a great place to go if you're celebrating a special occasion and want to go big. You can easily spend about $200 a person here with appetizers and the tasting menu. If you don't like trying new/different combinations of food this is not your place unless you want to just go with the regular main dining hall. read more

First off let me preface my review with an understanding that my rating is based on the amount of money spent and the quality. For example, 200 for a dinner, it should be Michelin star dining, Ninety Acres was not. As we sat down for the bring me food option, at 7:35 p.m., we were excited, close to the kitchen in a farm-to-table restaurant, there was potential. We decided to get the wine pairing and explained to the server my wife could not have ANY dairy products. Shortly after the server brought us glasses and a nice champagne, explaining it was to go with our next two dishes. As the next 30 mins slowly passed we began to wonder if we could maybe get some olives, bread, something? We understood that it was not in our best interest to fill up before the meal, but we were hungry and our champagne was getting to room temperature. As our scallop and flower petal broth arrived we breathed a sign of relief. However as I was eating the broth I could help to wonder if it was meant to be cold/room temperature. The next dish of green pickled strawberries and Capicola ham arrived after about an hour of us sitting down. The strawberries were quite overpowering with vinegar and although I saw they were trying to balance the very salty coppa, it was a bit underwhelming for me. Our server now poured a glass of rosé from providence? sorry, where is the wine from? Ax in province? Oh...Aix-en-Provence....a connoisseur of wine she was not. The asparagus, morel mushroom, cured ham and egg was sprinkled with black garlic and provolone, a decent dish with a few elegant touches and if it wasn't for the light dusting of provolone on my wife's plate (no dairy) I might have been pleased with the dish. Another point of frustration is when I pointed this out, the server began to argue "no that is the covering of the yolk" and " the chef was extra careful", I saw white shavings and tasted cheese on her plate, maybe I was wrong, maybe not, but again for the price the only answer is....I will bring you a new one immediately sir, my apologies. As the service dragged on, at this point it is an hour and a half in and we were just told we have another four plates coming. The wine began to arrive a bit closer to the food, thankfully, and the next fish course of porgy was again decent. Would have liked a better execution of the crispy skin and maybe more than a accent of that piñon butter, also call me old fashioned but a hint of citrus with the fish would have really brightened things up. As our server poured a glass of Macedonian red wine, we knew meat was coming for the third dish. The wine was acidic, with no body nor structure. A clean finish though, so we thought maybe something gamey or lamb. It was lamb, very rare lamb, which is a bit off-putting. Medium rare lamb chops with salt and rosemary are my favorite, but these were too undercooked and sauced, any sauce coating a lamb chop is a travesty in my opinion. My wife is now almost sleeping as we are almost three hours into the dinner, the kitchen has now closed and it seems the one light in the back must be the pastry chef preparing our cheese plate. The farm must produce caraway seeds as they doubled down on the caraway for this one, aged caraway cheese with a caraway chip was a bit too much caraway for me. The honey cheese combo was nice, but it was a one note Symphony. Caraway. How about some chevre, manchego, brie, something with seasonal strawberries. It's now almost 11 at night, we ask for the check before the dessert comes, tables that arrived hours after us have now synced up with us and everyone is now getting dessert. A scoop of what looks like ice cream, but is actually cheese cake with key lime accents is our final farewell to a long and disappointing meal service. As we finish our Riesling and sign the check, the waitress says "Hope you enjoyed your birthday" to my mother as she thanks her on our way out. Now let me say something here about birthdays, a restaurant that prides themselves on freshness and authenticity should be able to provide a unique something to someone on their birthday a little cake, chocolates, a glass of Port.......anything. A very disappointing gesture. In closing, if you are considering spending this kind of money on a nice dinner, go to Jockey Hollow or NYC. There is a serious issue with execution and creativity for it to be worth your money. If however, you want a drink and a pizza, then this might be the place for you. read more

Driving up to the restaurant- breath taking. It's about a 7-8 min drive from the gates up a winding road. So beautiful. We walked into the restaurant and it was warm and beautiful. We were seated immediately. They offered us complimentary sparkling water (which was constantly refilled like constantly!). We ordered the Nero d'avola. The bread we started with was delicious and the butter was so good (like the best butter ever). We started with the beef tartare (amazing ) with the pasta bolognese. The pasta was good but I wish the bolognese needed more meat- it had the flavor but not really any meat. We then moved onto the venison (which was cooked rare)- it was delicious but I wish it was a little more gamey (it just takes like beef but was still delicious). I had the mushroom risotto- I thought it was pretty good- it was very creamy- I prefer to have my risotto less cooked- my husband is convinced this is the best risotto we've ever had- I also really enjoyed it! We had the sweet and salt Sunday- you could tell the ice cream has been pre scooped and put in the dish- the ice cream and dish were really cold! After about 5 min it was perfect temperature. The waitress was phenomenal and wait staff was great. We also got a side of fries that were ridiculously huge !!! These were my favorite fries- ever ! I can't wait to go back. read more

Ninety Acres - The "side " of fries! Huge !! And amazing ! - New American Near Me - Peapack, New Jersey

3.5 stars... possibly 4... But, I feel 4 stars is being generous. Ninety Acres is a beautiful farm-to-table restaurant with gorgeous grounds. A place not to be missed or looked-over. Be prepared to dress almost to the nines (aka Smart) for this place. (No jackets for men. Simple, played down cocktail dresses or slacks for women) The bar serves classics as well as some creative drinks of their own which can be furnished with their own tonic. Very rarely does a drink impress me, as what I ordered wasn't out-of-this-world, but the fact that they make their own tonic and some infusions is good to note. Dinner service is well-done. However, it seems that the moment they are done serving you food, they forget about your table. But, if you need service during courses, your table is well attended by a "team" of waiters. Food is well presented and very delightful. Perhaps the only missteps were the baked beans dish and my "poached" egg. The beans were undercooked and not worth it at all. My appetizer was to have a POACHED egg, but arrived as a soft-boiled egg. Very much not the same thing. I enjoyed my dinner here with my friends. The service was mostly impeccable. The food was delicious. I'm not in love with the place like I am with Blue Hill, but this establishment is still worth a shot. read more

Here is the update. Went back to 90 Acres for a 2nd try in the summer months. We ate outside in the 90F HEAT, scorching sun, no umbrellas or shade. Service was below average. Young girl who messed up the drinks, had never heard of Plymouth gin, and was unfamiliar w/ the menu. She mispronounced the specials (unacceptable in a place like this who prides itself on farm to table menu). Older crowd (45 plus), very sophisticated, lots of Bentleys in the lot, and beautiful interior. Food was good enough, but service lacked and didn't match the gorgeous space. I doubt there will be a 3rd visit. I doubt I will be missed! read more

Last week while staying in Bernardsville, NJ we decided to go and try the new Ninety Acres restaurant which was only a ten minute drive from where we were staying. I wanted to sample their extensive wine selection which was partially showcased in a custom wine cellar behind the bar, we decided to take a taxi instead of driving. Because it's a new place and it is located in the middle of a 500 acre property so our taxi driver had some issues locating the restaurant. If the management is reading this I highly recommend putting up some signs off the road. After another ten minute circling in the park with dark and narrow paths we noticed a building with lights and valet attendants in front. Outer building looks like a transformed brick farm house / barn. Once instead you are welcomed by the front desk with a double sided gas fire place. On the right you have the large bar area with dozen or so table and on the left side you find the main dining room. Passed the dining room you'll see the large open kitchen with a small private dining room next to it. It seemed like the main dining area had about thirty tables so it's not a very large place which is a good thing. We started with the Venison Carpaccio and the Grilled Octopus & Littlenecks, both were excellent but I could have few more plates of the Venison Carpaccio, amazing! Then for mains we decided on the Barnegat Lighthouse Scallops and the Slow Roasted Leg of Young Lamb with Brussels sprouts & bacon and macaroni & cheese as side dishes. There were so many great dishes in the menu so it was quiet hard to decide. I kept going back between the scallops, duck and the cod. Say the least we were pleasantly stuffed but enjoyed every dish to the last bite along with a bottle of Oregon Pinot Noir from the cellar. For desserts we picked the Kumquat & Cranberry Tart and the Passion fruit Cheesecake, again both delicious. At this point we had no room to eat anymore so we had to take some of the dessert with us for later. Prices are more reasonable than most NYC restaurants at equal quality, At the end of our meal our server was kind enough to give a short tour of the Ninety Acres restaurant building starting from the open kitchen, culinary school and the private event areas. Overall we are quiet impressed with the whole experience and we look forward to our return. read more

Ninety Acres delivers. My wife and I went for our anniversary. We got there a little early to have a drink at the bar, which was a good way to kick off the evening. We went with the Bring Me Food tasting menu and sat just outside of the open kitchen. I paired it with the Bring Me Wine option and my wife opted to just order a glass. Very unique menu, which changes every couple of weeks. A chef brings out each dish and explains the ingredients and technique used. It was $85 per person for the tasting menu, plus $50 for the wine pairing. A bit on the pricey side, but not outrageous considering the amount and quality of the food, plus the level of service. There was also a bar menu, which I was a little jealous of. The bar pies and fish and chips looked great. I was amazed to see how moderately priced the menu was. If it wasn't so far from where I live (Bergen County) it would become a staple. Definitely worth the trip, although a place we'll probably only go for special occasions. read more

Food - OK, but the portions are ridiculously small for the price. Atmosphere - beautiful place Service - One smile less, and I'd say they were rude. Went with a group of friends where we reserved a room, which included a set menu, and drinks (wine, beer, and spirits), all for the price of $350/couple. The food was good, but the portions were small. So small, that we left hungry. For the price, this should not have happened. read more

My fiancé and I did the BMF(bring me food) option where the chef brings out a selection of tasting courses. The service was amazing! Everyone was so friendly and attentive! Our waiter gave us complimentary champagne when he heard we were celebrating our engagement. The chef caters every course to our dietary needs and was extremely attentive. He answered all of our questions on the dishes and went above and beyond. The food was the best I ever had! Seven courses of seasonal dishes with delicious fresh ingredients. Each course that came out was better than the last. The whole thing took a little over two and a half hours so make room in your schedule! The price? 95$ a person. Yes expensive but honestly, for a special occasion, seven courses with top quality service and ingredients, plus almost three hours of food and service, it really is worth it' I definitely found it to be worth the price! Give this amazing place a try! read more

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This place was ok in the past but I was disappointed in the last visit. The selection of food was very limited and it was mostly seafood, which I don't care for. Will probably skip this place for our next occasion and try someplace new. read more

It's with a little bit of regret that I couldn't rate Ninety Acres higher. The food was amazing--I loved the Grilled Octopus and Pea Ravioli with the later having a different texture and variety of flavors in each bite. However, all told our service took over 3 hours (from 8:30 to 11:30 at least) total and we did observe some things in the dining room as a whole that made me wonder whether there was an overall issue with service last night. For starters, we did not receive our menus until at least 20 minutes after our table of 8 was seated. Second, there were no details either in writing or explained to us as to the difference between the Three and Four Course Prix Fixe options (the later includes 2 selections from the First Course menu section). Third--our waiter was a bit cold and didn't explain much, and frankly I don't think we saw him after the Second Course at all. Fourth, before the First Course we looked around the dining room and saw that no one had any courses on their table that we could see. There appear to have been hiccups in the overall service, causing our meal to be delayed over time. It ended up working out because we were able to share it with the best company, but I was quite disappointed in the service. read more

So this rating is based on my overall experience at Ninety Acres. I would have given the place a 2 but I loved the atmosphere. The atmosphere is probably one of the best laid out restaurants I have ever seen. Between the two different dining rooms, bar, cognac room and viking school. The design reminds me of West Elm meets Anthropologie style. I loved the way the bar was set it and the use of wood in the restaurant. If you get a change definitely check out the Viking cooking school, kitchen and private room off the kitchen. I can not wait to see what the outside dining area will look like come spring/summer. Only downfall is I was part of a party of 6 and we were seated at a long tables. These tables are a little tight for 6 adults and probably not the most ideal for serving. There was a lot of reaching over people to set wine glasses and courses. Ok no on to the food. Our party did the a la carte since most of us have not been to that restaurant. The table got pizzas for an appetizer which was great. I got another appetizer of octopus and clams some sort of white bean. The sauce was amazing and my octopus was cooked great. My neighbors octopus on the other hand was a little burnt. As an entree I got the Chatham Cod. This came as one of two recommendations online. I would say the fish was cooked great but I was under whelm with the use of mustard which over powered the fish a little. I also did not like the spaetzle at all. I would say if you are looking for traditional spaetzle do not get this. The spaetzle was more like an extra cripsy noodle rather than the German pasta I adore. Ok so the last part of the evening .. getting my car from valet. What a nightmare. I had dropped of my ticket with the rest of the groups tickets. As my friends cars came to the door. Mine was missing.. thinking that it was coming soon. I told my friends not to worry. Little did I realized that the valet misplaced my ticket and instead of telling me. I just sat there and waited for another 20 minutes while other cars has gone by. It was not until I walked up to the valet asking where my car was that he had stated the ticket was misplace. Wonderful!!!! He also said if I could just pick out my car keys they would get my car. So in total I wait 40 minutes... awful!!! I would give the place another try but maybe in the summer when they get their act together. read more

I have eaten here many times and have always been pleased. In the past I would have given this place 4 stars, but not this time. The food was good; the wine was good; the service was good. But it's Christmastime and you'd never know it from the atmosphere in the restaurant. They did not even have a tree or any decorations at all to celebrate the season. It was just like any other night there. So disappointing. I would expect better from an upscale restaurant where you're paying top dollar. read more

Ninety Acres - Beet salad - New American Near Me - Peapack, New Jersey

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I'm definitely a fan of fine dining, and this was a great experience. It was my first time dining at a farm-to-table restaurant and I was hesitant that there'd be just veggies and that we're paying a base price of $105 just for greens...but with 7 courses and the way everything came together on the plate, the amount of content was actually sufficient to make me feel very satisfied and full with the meal. A chef came out to hand us each plate and introduce every ingredient used in each dish, and our waitresses Megan, Sandra, and Yancy were great too! Definitely recommend. read more

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Excellent dining experience! can't wait to go back! The atmosphere was wonderful, they don't crowd the dining room, children are welcome. You could order appetizers to after dinner drinks or just go and have a pizza, burger, and some beers at the bar or outside patio. My husband and I ate here on a Fri night @ 530pm. We did make reservations 3 wks ahead of time, and the dining room was crowded by 730pm when we left. They don't start serving dinner until 530 during the wk. We ordered 3 drinks, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees and the bill came out to $120, which really wasn't bad for the quality of food. The food is so fresh and tasty and they give you the perfect amount. Appetizers range from $10-15, drinks $6-17, and entrees $25-40. The restaurant is up a steep hill, make sure you take in the beautiful lush parklike views. Yes when you come down the road there are a lot of turns so don't have too many cocktails. The dress code says business casual. My husband and I both wore jeans and nice shirts. He wore sneakers and I wore wedges. We were very satisfied w/ everything ninety acres had to offer and we will definitely be returning! read more

After much hype and a sting recommendation form my gf, I finally made it to Ninety Acres. To start, the grounds of the restaurant are amazing. When they say ninety acres, they sure meant it. The drive up and down the hills on the campus leading up to the restaurant makes for a great sightseeing, as the grounds are pretty amazing. Once we actually got there, they valet the car for you and you walk into what is a beautiful restaurant. Service was exceptional and we were sat down immediately for our reservation. I had the risotto for my appetizer and it was honestly the best I've ever had. Not over or undercooked, but cooked just right. I them had the scallops for dinner. Scallops are always tricky and even some of the besmirch places can mess them up, but they were delicious and went perfectly with short rib that comes with the dish. I'm not a fan of the beets that the dish is served on top of, but I just ate around that. We then sat outside and had a drink on the patio which had comfortable couches and surrounding multiple fireplaces. Everything about this place was excellent and a true fine dining experience. read more

Went to Ninety Acres as a celebration, and it is definitely an amazing restaurant - the atmosphere and food are phenomenal. Has a very upscale farm-to-table feel, and the grounds are beautiful. We went a little crazy on appetizers, all of which were delicious. I especially recommend the pork belly pizza, foie gras, crab pasta, and beet salad. The chicken entree was superb, although I wish I went with the meatloaf special - which smelled so tantalizing. Also - there are TONS of gluten free options (a teammate is gluten free and LOVED the french fries) As good as the appetizers and entrees were, dessert was definitely the cherry on top (lol). Our waitress recommended the carrot cake fritters, which we didn't anticipate ordering, but they ended up being our favorite dessert. You should also definitely try the creme brulee cappuccino - it was amazing. The only thing that is stopping me from giving 5 stars was the service - our dinner lasted for a little over 4 hours, and service in between meals was pretty slow. Besides that, though, HIGHLY recommend Ninety Acres. read more

Solid. My wife and I each had the $75 prix fixed three course dinner. She thought her scallops were among the best she ever had. This was plenty to eat; no desserts. Interesting combination of flavors and presentation on each plate. Wine list is adequate, but the three ring binders are a bit of a mess. Lots of waitstaff, almost too much. Would return with guests because the remote location makes it feel special. read more

I've been here a bunch of times, but the most recent was on a Saturday at 7:30pm for drinks. It is just beautiful here. Gorgeous views and establishment. There's not a lot of places around this area quite like it. Definitely recommend going here first for a few drinks to hang outside on the patio before getting dinner. RESTAURANT OVERVIEW: -Definitely dress nicely! Girls in nice dresses or skirts, or white jeans/dark nice looking jeans with a cute top -DIm-lit in the evening inside, all wooden floors, very chic/classy ambience -Love the outdoor patio - stone, outdoor big fire pit, seats (but not to eat) DRINKS: -My boyfriend and I both got Old Fashioneds and they were good! FOOD: -I haven't been here recently for food. We just came for drinks. I have had food here in the past and everything has always been great. Very good spot for a family outing, date, business, etc **Valet parking when you drive up at no additional cost, just tip read more

Just went here for my birthday last week. The place is amazing. The former estate to the King of Moracco transformed into a top notch restaurant. Chef David Felton takes local grown selections and creates a wonderful menu. Located in Gladstone, NJ, this place sits atop a 100+ acre private parkland. Make reservations at least 3 weeks in advance if you want a decent reservation time. Book a table in the open kitchen for the "Bring me Food" concept! Enjoy! read more

What a wonderful date place! Situated in a beautiful park, it's like getting away to a magical place! The decor is modern chic, with romantic lighting. I love the cork sculptures on the shelves. There is definitely a young feel to the place. I love how they bring you a caraffe of water for you, but also pour your water for you! For what you get, the prices are pretty good, and everything tasted phenomenal! The butter they give with the bread basket was so good. Husband wonders if it is unpasteurized. They tout everything being natural and the meat from animals humanely treated. I ordered venison, and got a side of quinoa. Both were cooked to perfection, and seasoned to perfection! I love how they placed roasted shallots with the potatoes. They have a great list of beers that is worth perusing. Also, try the cocktails, excellent bar keep they have! Make reservations, and make them early -- bumpin' this place is! Also, if you use google maps to find them, the last turn they have you go on that looks like it goes no where, it really goes no where. The valet parking area near the cool looking building? That's it. This place is well worth a visit, possibly even a trip from the city! read more

The GPS address took us to the entrance of the park. It was a dark rainy night of thunderstorms! We drove in through the entrance of the park on to a very narrow, winding road. We started our uphill drive through dense fog with barely any visibility. In spite of being alone and a little spooked out we continued our adventure to the top of the hill. And there it stood, the palatial, magnificent property just like the light at the end of the tunnel :) Valet took care of our car. The hostess took our coats and we were seated in the main dining hall. Two waiters were looking after us. We chose to go a la carte My cocktail, JERSEY PINE BARREN was refreshing and strong enough to make me feel happy. His wine was so smooth and sumptuous that he couldn't resist gulping down another glass, very unusual of him The BEET SALAD had a little crunch, a little tang, fresh greens and nice dressing. The risotto was good too. The special of the night ROASTED HALF GUINEA-HEN was the winner of the night. Tender, juicy chicken that melts in the mouth, marinated with a rich sauce, the taste of which lingers on the tongue long after.. My ROASTED COD was cooked to perfection and was well presented. I was impressed with the way they treated QUINOA on the side. I cook quinoa at home and I am trying to figure out the recipe. We also had french fries. The dessert came in with a candle lit on it. It was his birthday after all! However the chocolate bread pudding with coffee flavored ice cream was just ok. The portion size was perfect. In fact we left with to-go boxes. What would make the experience more magical? A live entertainment, may be a pianist who hits a romantic note, would help mask the noise from surrounding tables I would love to have a mini tour of the property before dinner. I wanted to explore more.. It is an upscale splurge worth a visit. read more

Solid steakhouse. Farm to table but as someone who doesn't like mushrooms, their menu is limited. Most dishes were mushroom based

The location is beautiful, the wines are excellent, as is the waitstaff. What's missing is a level of excellence in the kitchen that compares to those other elements. I had the yellow fin tuna appetizer and the scallops with shortrib. The appetizer had good quality fish, but arrayed on a random little salad that confused the palate and did not support the tuna in any way. The scallops themselves were excellent, but again the unorthodox accompaniments left them hanging. Had they just doubled or trebled the scallops, it would have been quite nice. Perhaps a different menu selection would have helped, but I felt it worth reviewing a visit now, as it is far from my home. read more

I'm a repeat customer and was disappointed This place has lost its touch Sevice slow, steak was bland Perhaps just an off night read more

I've been wanting to try this place since I read about it last year (a good year before it opened!) as I kinda have a small (nonsexual) crush on Richard Branson lol. It took me about a month after it opened, but I finally got there! Ok the one negative about the place is the lack of signage- we turned into the opening for Natirar and then proceeded to drive down a long, dark, winding road through the park... and drive and drive and drive. We had read the directions on the site but still- we were very unsure if we were in the right place! The only thing that kept us from turning around were two cars that came in behind us- we figured (hoped) the fact they were following us meant we were going the right way (and that we weren't leading them to the middle of no where as well!). Besides that- amazing. The restaurant is a gorgeous mix of stone and brick and hardwood floors and pillars and candles and fire places. We were a few minutes late (due to the several mile driveway) but that was no problem- they seated us promptly. The staff was all friendly and accommodating. We asked the waiter for his suggestions on everything and he didn't steer us wrong. For an appetizer we had a wood-fired pizza with pork belly, egg, cheese, and some other stuff that was really good. There was a pumpkin pizza on the menu that I'm definitely going to try next time. For entrees my one friend had the salmon, the other.. cr*p I forget what it was but another fish entree.. both finished every bite. I had the ricotta and kabocha ravioli with duck confit. SO so good. We all split a bottle of organic Malbec that was quite good too. My only complaint would be the lack of chocolate options on the dessert menu- the only one was a chocolate & peanut butter pyramid, which we split, which was good but I am a chocoholic and totally could have used at least one or two more options to choose from! Overall the meal was fantastic and I will definitely be going back... soon! read more

We had an amazing experience last year. So we brought friends this time around and we all ordered the Pre fix menu. The appetizers were exceptional: Tuna and dried shallot, warm octopus salad, fargra prosciutto melted in my mouth like butter. So good. Halibut with hot sour broth - delicious! Their menu is seasonal and that they cook whatever they grow in the farm. Everything was going great until after the second course. It took the kitchen another 45 minutes to bring out the 3rd course and the waiter knew we were getting upset so he purposely (I think) ignored us by not walking in our direction. Overall, I enjoyed the appetizers a lot more than the entree. Perhaps because it was that 45 minutes wait? Or perhaps we were full by the 2nd course? Whatever that may be, we will give Ninety Acres another shot...but no Pre fix menu next time. read more

My wife and I have been coming to Ninety Acres for special occasions since it opened. I think we've been there at least 10 times at different times of the year. We recently revisited to celebrate our anniversary. The restaurant has of course sold itself as upscale farm-to-table, and it was early August, so we looked forward to the late summer bounty of the surrounding NJ farmland. Sad to say, it was a bit of a disappointment. Don't get me wrong: the overall experience is still fantastic: beautiful location and interior and exterior spaces, generally good service, and superior food. But, and it's a big but... Ninety Acres seems to me to be "just cruising" now. When it opened the dishes were (or anyway seemed) adventurous. But the menu has not changed substantially for years. And it doesn't change much if at all through the seasons. As I noted we were there in August: Where are the Jersey tomatoes? There was one appetizer with tomatoes and a few dishes with some added, but almost all are available year-round. Where is the Jersey green squash? Where are the Jersey peaches? Nothing...the same desserts are on the menu that have been there for years. And they are the kind of desserts that can be stored for days, not made fresh. Where are the Jersey blueberries? Where is the Jersey corn? There's a little bit of corn in the Barnegat Lighthouse Scallops Where's the Jersey bluefish? Where are the crabs in the spring? All of these fresh ingredients are available at local markets, farmstands and farmer's markets within a couple of miles of the restaurant. They can't cut a deal with famous Melick's for fresh peaches? Really? Aren't they growing any of these ingredients in the vaunted on-site-gardens? It's kind of misleading and sad. There are so many adventurous things that could be done with these fresh foods. There are dishes on the menu that you would expect to see only in winter, but they are there year-round. Where is the seasonal fare? We speculate that since the property has been sold to the Miraval French spa developer they are just keeping it as a "going concern" - a predictable, hotel restaurant experience. Because (sorry) that's what it feels like now; a really good resort hotel restaurant. Which is and will (we hope) remain good. But, they have stopped trying to be a dynamic culinary experience and destination. It's sad to say it, but we won't be back for a while. read more

This is truly a spectacular location - but don't be fooled by the pretentious staff that seem to get very impatient when you are trying to obtain information about reservations, etc. When I was "lucky" enough to dine there on more than one occasion - the food is just mediocre. I have tried both the alla cart and the tasting menus and it was just ok. Just ok for the price and pretension is not ok for me. They apparently do not care if they keep loyal customers or gain new ones. Good luck Ninety Acres in 2015. read more

Amazing!!! The drive to te restaurant is amazing an the most beautiful scenery at a restaurant I have ever seen. The atmosphere and grounds are incredible and gorgeous views. In the restaurant, the chefs have an open kitchen. You pick from a tapas menu or a regular menu. Favorites- yellowfin tuna on a bed of tuna carpacio Pork belly pizza with a poached egg Beef carpacio with a quail egg This restaurant is the best in NJ an should be the most highly recommended restaurant in my opinion! read more

What can I say that hasn't already been said? The Bring Me Food was interesting, fresh, and delicious. The service and wine pairings were friendly and informative. What a gem! read more

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This eating establishment has everything it needs to be epic. Incredible location. Smart new modern space. Cute Rutgers girls at the door and staffing tables. Big open kitchen. Access to the freshest ingredients grown out back. Inspired wine list and interesting original cocktails. Mussels were superior. Octopus and fennel quite nice. Poached egg and wild mushrooms hits it square on the nose. My $40steak had been frozen. It wouldn't have mattered how it was prepared (medium rare is the only preparation for quality red meats), it was tasteless. Maybe they don't count on selling steaks @ Sunday Supper, but it was a letdown and the biggest part of the check (after my brother's and my bar tab). Steak Tartare got blasted by the caperberry. I love the imagination of adding it, but having the raw steak was stupid if you can't taste it. Staff is young, but fine. They can do it if they ever decide they want to. It reminded me of a group that might work at TGIFriday's, only without the stripes. I'll come back here. Probably not with my brother cuz he's a moron and chews with his mouth open. read more

This has to be one of my favorite places. I've been here a number of times, and every time is as great as the last one. The first time I was here was for the Bring Me Food experience. I still can't forget how they managed to combine melt-in-your-mouth beef, chocolate and olive--it was heavenly. On my subsequent visits, I ate in the regular dining room, which is just as good. I wish I wasn't so far from this place so that I could eat the pork belly and egg pizza everyday. Other favorites include the pork chop (if you can't tell, I'm a pork aficionado) and the imperial Wagyu top sirloin. In addition to the food, the service is amazing. Everyone is very attentive (we always have at least 2 or 3 servers attending our table) and knowledgeable about the menu offerings. The staff also never rushes us and allows us to really enjoy the whole dining experience. The negatives: 1. The place is too far from my house. 2. The narrow, windy road leading up to the place can be a bit perilous at night. Drive slowly. read more

Ninety Acres- a client took me there as a "thank you" for a difficult transaction we successfully completed. Every aspect of the meal was perfect. How can a simple salad be exquisite? The bread, wine and main course (scallops) were superb. The service was top notch. My only small complaint was an obnoxiously large loud loud party who's shrieks of laughter echoed about the stone interior. But after they left, back to a wonderful meal. I've also had lively evenings out on the patio in summer with just drinks and appetizers as the sun sinks over the hill, and the fire features on the patio come on! read more

I had first heard of Ninety Acres years ago when I first attended the NJ Wine Festival, which is held in the park adjacent to the restaurant and it's accompanying estate house (soon to be hotel). The setting is simply beautiful and your view upon arrival in the evening is breathtaking. I'm not sure why, but I had an idea in my head that this would be very quiet and subdued atmosphere, however, it's quite the opposite: packed, lively and full of energy. I'll start with the bad, just to get that out of the way: We arrived 15 mins early and were directed to the bar until our table was ready. It was there that we stood for 15 minutes while the 3 bartenders didn't take a single order, except for one couple in front of me. One was making drinks for the table, one was serving the couple for an excruciatingly painful amount of time and one girl was wandering aimlessly and looked lost. We didn't get a cocktail menu until we flagged down a manager who stepped next to the bar. Not a good first impression. On the positive side, the cocktails were excellent. Moving on to dinner, the service from our waiter was severely lacking. After being seated, we were promptly brought bread and water by the staff, but it took 15 minutes for our waiter to show up with the menus. When asked how the chef recommends the venison and the wagyu sirloin, he simply said, "well how do you like it?", as if I invented that question for the first time in dining. We didn't see him once throughout our main course, but he did stop by to take our plates after. He didn't even take our dessert order after that - the guy who had been serving us water the whole night took the order. Finally, it had been a good 10 minutes before he appeared after dessert and didn't even stop by our table. We had to flag him down to ask for our check. Was he overwhelmed that night? Maybe. But he did have 10 minutes (no exaggeration) to have a conversation with the table next to us, so he couldn't have been that overwhelmed. On the upside, the sommelier was excellent and the guys tending our table with bread and water where very attentive. Overall, I give the waiter's service a very generous 2 stars, however. No, on to the food: simply excellent. The menu is extensive and the seasonal tasting menu looked delicious. We decided to go all out since we were hungry, starting with a beef tar tar with fried egg, which was tender and delicious. We then moved on the pork belly pizza, which was out of this world - a delicious mix of flavors with a brick-over crust that was crispy, chewy and perfect. I moved on to the wagyu top sirloin, which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The menu that evening featured a number of beef choices, all of the highest quality. The special dry-aged rib eye is sourced from a ranch in the adjacent town - talk about hyper local! The venison was superb - flavorful, tender and not the slightest bit gamey. We finished with an amazing banana cream pie with chocolate, which was the pie of the day. The wine list is extensive, to say the least. Hungarian reds? Yes. Pages if interesting Californias? Yep. We wanted Sangiovese and there was about 50 bottles to choose from. The best part is that there are many reasonably priced bottles throughout the menu, including many in the $30-$40 range. (If you're looking to drop $500 on a bottle, there's no shortage of those either). And if you don't finish a bottle, they will cork it, seal it in a bag and "check it" for you at the front so you can bring it home. How great is that? All in all, the food was excellent. Unfortunately, the service for the evening makes it lose a star, but not enough to justify dragging this down to 3. The overall experience was excellent and we will be back. read more

If you don't have reservations it sounds like there's a few ways to still sneak in for dinner. You can order from the full menu at the bar, it's not a big bar but probably rotates well as they have people sit there before sitting them down for their reservation. There's also a bar menu if you don't want to spend $100 / person, bar pie's were about $15 which is very fair for this establishment. Adjacent to the bar is a lounge which you could also eat at, I could see it being a little empty in there on certain nights but it's an option. As for the actual dining the only thing I could say to help you picture what to expect would be look at the table to your right and Tom Collichio, Padma Lakshmi and Gail Simmons could very well be sitting there critiquing the tenderness of the Venison or sear on the scallops. I won't even talk about the food, I couldn't do it justice, yes it's expensive so save it for a special occasion. Ninety Acres Staff, you guys do a really nice job and I think Vince represents the establishment well. Anyone that doesn't rate this 5 stars, I'd be curious to see what you'd prefer over this place? The only other place I could think to compare to this would be the Lambertville Inn. read more

I had lunch with a friend, The location was beautiful and the staff was wonderful about explaining the menu and extremely attentive. The food was nice but not what I expected, one and done the drive getting to the restaurant was worth the trip. read more