Love this place! This is the best restaurant for a night out in the far hills/Bedminster area. The drive up to the restaurant sets the mood. The ambiance, service, and quality of food are unrivaled in the area. They offer coking classes, and have gift certificates as well read more

Beautiful restaurant and setting. Good service. Attempts to stray from basics go awry. Fried chicken (or all things) was good. Mashed potatoes, good. Top sirloin (billed as Wagyu (wink, wink) - gamey and chewy and plated with who knows what kind of odd veggie trimmings. Jerky appetizer- okay, meatball pizza not good (kalamata olives and what tasted like frozen meatballs . . .not a great combination) mac and cheese- okay. Go for the venue, stick w/ a couple of appetizers and drinks and get out of there. Vastly overrated and not worth the expense. read more

While the atmosphere in this restaurant is amazing and the views are picturesque, the food is meh. It was hard to get a reservation so my expectations were very high but I was very disappointed. Ordered the octopus as an app. The lack of salt, pepper and citrus made this appetizer mediocre. Next I had risotto, which to my surprise was cooked perfectly. However, they added zucchini, squash and mushrooms on top of this beautifully cooked risotto that it was too much. Lastly I got the short ribs which were inedible. Dry and lack of any flavor. I appreciate the effort to make this restaurant eclectic but it was a miss. read more

I really would rate this somewhere in-between 3.5 to 4 stars but there wasn't that option... I booked a reservation for 8 people (about a month out) and the only time slot that was available was 6:30pm- not my ideal time but i was happy to get it nonetheless. The place is absolutely gorgeous. The grounds and decor are simply beautiful and will not disappoint.... i honestly would tell people to go there just for that alone! there is a beautiful out door seating area with a bar that has a fire pit which is a great place to get some drinks pre or post dinner. The entire place has a very rustic but sophisticated elegance about it that is a great setting for any dining experience. e a My biggest gripe was the service. It wasn't exactly what i had hoped considering their reputation. Our server wasn't very attentive or engaging - and quite frankly that was the feeling i got from most of the people who worked there. No one is overly friendly or super helpful which is what you would expect considering the type of place it claims to be. The service is very slow- but i am not saying that as a bad thing. it allows time for you to talk and relax and truly enjoy the company of the people you are with which is rare these days. Im quite shocked at how people raved about the food. Now don't get me wrong its def good but if you are a foodie or have dined at many 4 or 5 star restaurants don't expect to be wowed by it. Again it was good and i have no complaints per say - everything was very fresh and beautifully presented- but i had hoped for something a bit more extraordinary. all in all i def think its a place to experience at least once- if your looking for something different and out of the ordinary...but for the price i feel as if the food and service should have been a bit better. read more

My favorite restaurant in our area, date night farm to table loveliness. Stunning land, every dish extremely fresh and delicious! Ambiance is beautiful and land is historical across from the "mansion". Just perfect for date night, hosting friends etc. read more

We love the food, drinks and the location!!! It's expensive but it's worth it! We love to sit outside by the fire pits and enjoy drinks and appetizers with friends. read more

Good to celebrate a Birthday Anniversary!! Good seasonal food & service!! Great Ambiance!! read more

I love the food - so fresh and tasty. The experience is very serene and hospitable. The reason I didn't give it more stars is the portions. We were six people, all ordering the chef's prix fixe 4-course menu. They gave us 4 pork chops for 6 people for the main course - sort of ridiculous. They said it was family style but they didn't want to give at least one little pork chop per person. In a post-Covid environment, sharing dishes is a bit risky too. Skimpy!! read more

Perfection! Make sure to ask for the server Tom in advance, he was just such a delight! Told us stories about his cats and everything! Everything was cooked to perfection! I had the filet mignon with a side of roasted potatoes and green beans (my favorite) and was very pleased with my meal. The server (Tom) knew exactly what I meant when I said i needed my Shirley Temple to be extra Temple and less Shirley, because I am a vegan. For desert I had vanilla ice cream which was the best part of my meal! read more

This is not the first time we have been to this restaurant . I wanted to give it one last shot. I am sorry but for the price of the entrees , And the quality of the meals, We will not be returning. I really expected a phenomenal meal. I am a very good cook myself, as is my husband. We expected to get blown away with the reviews we had read. The atmosphere is beautiful, and I guess that's what your paying for. I prefer a great meal. There also was no Chardonnay offered on the wine list. Very disappointing. They said they were out of Chardonnay??? We had a 5:30 dinner reservation. Again , the grounds are beautiful , but if your expecting a great meal, I would think twice. There were five of us that were there and we all agreed. We each had something different as well. Maybe for a drink and appetizer it would be ok, but even the appetizers were just"ok". read more

This was our third visit to NA since June and first time eating under the tent. The tent was beautiful but eating under the open sky is fabulous. Our first 2 times the menu was identical and every appetizer salad entree was perfection. This time they practically doubled the menu options along with prices (around 1/3 more for the exact same item). I can assure you there is no direct correlation of quality to price. Very sad to see these changes I loved it back in June and July so much more. I love the venue and ambiance but we will try some other places with outdoor dining next time. read more

I'll start of by saying this is a very well kept establishment and food was one of the best I've had. We got the prefix menu and all 10 dishes were amazing. The cocktails could have been a little better. The reason for the 2 star is because of the service. Starting from the valet. valet service lacked professionalism. One would expect a level of professionalism and good service when you dine at a place like this. Upon arrival, the valet did not great us, simply took my car keys and left. Our server, I'm not sure if she had a long day or whatever it may be but it seemed like she was not interested in serving us. Once the hostess sat us down, our server came around and just left the menus on the table without saying anything. She didn't offer to help us with the menu or explain any specials. Once our meal was done, she simply brought us our check and left, Didn't bother asking if we were interested in getting anything else. It truly was very disappointing service. I hope no one experiences this in the future because the food was simply amazing. read more

We will not be returning to ninety acres. We've been to very nice places all around the country but the snood attitude here from the other guests is not one we will be experiencing again. We went to sit at the bar before our reservation and everyone stared and put their nose in the air. Our food was very bland and just okay, the sommelier was definitely pre occupied and could careless about us that we wanted to create our own pairing. The food cake separate from the wine which ruined the entire experience. Our server was very sweet but we will not return. The manager came over and she did appropriately assist us. She was fair and also under stood our concerns as well as handled the bill which was very kind of her. We weren't looking for a covered meal we just wanted to express our concerns about the poor food quality, lack in wine service and also the bathroom was a mess and had no paper towels, no toilet paper and urine all over. With that being said this is our last visit. The grounds are stunning but I'm not going to a place where everyone is a snot nose (other guests) and the food isn't good. read more

Good food and good service. I declined the valet and was forced to park in the top lot. A small walk to the front door. NO big deal. I got the beet salad and chicken pot pie. Great taste and we'll presented. My wife got the garden salad and top sirloin. It was very tasty. For dessert was salted pretzel ice cream Sunday and banana cream pie, delicious! The cost of the bill was reasonable, for the great service. I will be going back for the restaurant and it's cooking classes. read more

Ninety Acres - Sirlion - New American Near Me - Peapack, New Jersey

Came here for my dad's birthday. We all ordered from the pre fixe 3 course menu. I had the octopus, scallops, and sirloin. The octopus and scallops were unreal. Scallops were cooked to perfection. My mother ordered the fried egg and the red snapper for her first and second courses. Both were also great. The fried egg dish is salty but that's due to the bacon and hash browns it comes with. Red snapper came with buttery risotto which was also great. Only complaint is that the wrong order came to the table twice and they didn't know who's dish was who's. I normally wouldn't complain about this but they pride themselves on their pristine service. I requested the steak was medium rare and it came a bit more rare for my liking but was still good nonetheless. Great ambiance. Would recommend. read more

The service was very good. The ambiance and design are a mix of a contemporary look while incorporating wood design from trees removed from the grounds. Whoever did the design deserves many kudos! They were excellent at accommodating my no oil whole food plant based dietary needs. All seating is outside due to the pandemic and they were very careful to ensure all tables were well spaced and properly maintained. The dress code was more casual than I expected given their website dress code requirement but it was a warm day and I guess you have to go with the flow. Overall the experience was well worth it. read more

This was a phenomenal experience. We decided to celebrate a promotion here; we brought our own wine, but upon being introduced to our sommelier John, we were advised to settle on the Priorat region in Spain which we are about to visit. If you're going to this region, this is the region to try. Clos Mogador is what you need to try as far as wine is concerned which balanced beautifully with the Wagyu steak and the duck. John and his infinite wisdom suggested a white burgundy from France to balance the halibut which was a key suggestion in maintaining a balanced palette. read more

Wonderful food, staff and very safe. The highlight for us was we asked for the sommelier to recommend a good value wine from their extensive wine list and she recommended a $36 bottle that was OUTSTANDING, could have been a $100 bottle. What a class act!! read more

Really? No one has given this place fewer than three stars? Maybe I was there on an off night (it was a recent Friday), but allow me to be the first. Here's some brief back story: I'm a former waiter (5+ years in NYC and Philly) who has never written a Yelp review, positive or negative. Our experience here was so laughably bad that I felt compelled. For starters my friend parked in the valet lot without realizing what it was. After exiting the car, we were told by a valet, who came running, that we needed to move the car to the non-valet lot, which is twice as far away and up a very steep, poorly lit hill. (Strike 1.) *For the record let me say now that 90 Acres is a sublimely beautiful space and if all you care about is ambiance, by all means, GO.* We got to the area with the communal table (there were 4 of us) and waited for space to open up while we ordered drinks. My friends were disappointed with their raspberry mojito concoction. My whiskey sour was pretty good, but it had 3 ingredients. Hard to mess that up. We asked the server if there was room at the table for us to squeeze in. He just sort of looked at the table and then disappeared for 10 minutes. (Strike 2.) It was at this point that my friend got up and asked a couple to slide down one seat so we could fit. They happily obliged. We sat down and decided what to order off the bar menu. No sign of the server. (There were three of them manning the room, all of whom ignored us.) I finally saw the guy who took our drink order and waved at him. Yes, I waved at a waiter. I have now officially become the customer I despised when I was working at a restaurant. Thanks, 90 Acres. He takes our food order, which was 6 items total. 3 appetizer-ish things, a pizza, the fish and chips and the mussels. I also ordered a round of waters which didn't come until I asked another server for them 10 minutes later. It's July. It's hot. I shouldn't have to ask you for water, and I sure AS HELL shouldn't have to wait 10 minutes after I do ask. (Strike 3.) To the kitchen's credit, everything came out pretty fast. To our detriment, EVERYTHING CAME OUT AT ONCE. (Strike 4.) For the love of common sense, STAGGER THE FOOD. Everything hot got cold before we had a chance to finish it (Strike 5) and they didn't bring us bread with the mussels until we asked (Strike 6). Oh, and they started to put the food down in front of the couple seated at a 90 degree angle from us before I had to correct them (Strike 7). Now, all of this would be forgiven if the food was particularly good. It wasn't, at least not off the bar menu. In a vacuum the food is perfectly fine. Worthy of a 3-star review. But this is a place that thinks it's some farm to table high brow spot in NYC, and it's only getting good reviews because people in Jersey are used to eating at chain restaurants. And I don't mean to knock all Jersey cuisine. Pluckemin Inn is good. Gladstone Tavern is good. 90 Acres has seven strikes against it and I haven't even mentioned the fact that someone tried to clear our plates incessantly despite the fact that they all had food on them. (Strike 8.) Needless to say, we didn't stick around for dessert. Now I don't blame you if you stopped reading three paragraphs ago. That's fine. My only hope is that some authority figure at 90 Acres is reading this and wondering why some jerk former waiter living in Brooklyn gave his restaurant a 1-star review. To said nameless figure, now you know. But fret not, all this is fixable. And for the love of god, please don't fire anyone. Inexperience isn't a fireable offense. Just train them better. Great servers aren't born, they're made. Tell them to be more attentive, stagger the food, and switch your damn parking lots. Make the valets walk twice as far. They aren't paying customers. Sheesh. Oh, and one last thing - cornmeal dusted squid? Really? It's called fried calamari, and it wasn't very good. Get over yourselves, 90 Acres. Or don't, whatever. We won't be back. read more

Yeah, I know. Reviewing a "nice" restaurant in Jersey. Like critiquing the most delicious part of a toilet. But somehow the ape-men of this polluted hole-state cobbled together the talent and ingredients to create a classy, pricy joint that puts out some damn tasty food. The valets are of the typical snarky-teen variety that are definitely giggling about you/your car as soon as you leave and probably taking turns farting in it, but once inside the staff is professional, courteous, prompt and very skilled. For dinner we made reservations at the hilarious time of 4:30, because I'm 90 years old and eat every 3 hours anyway. Surprisingly, the restaurant was quite busy even then. Because I am bad at picking things off menus (because I want to eat everything) and enjoy it when people bring me random food without my really asking, we elected for the tasting menu, wherein you're given a list of the day's available ingredients and notify them of any you wish not to be used, and then they wander back to the kitchen and whip up some random shit with it. I enjoy that this is just called "Bring Me Food," because it'd be so easy to append some bullshit French-ish name to it. I'm reading too much into things of course, but this really sums of my experience at 90 Acres: Delicious, creative food, with a minimum of assholery. The courses were as follows: -Oyster with tapioca pearls and caviar. Oysters to me will always just be living sea boogers served on a hunk of the now-dead sea booger's home/skin, so even squirting some fancy fish ova on it isn't going to do much for me. Still, one of the tastier sea boogers I've eaten. -Charcuterie plate: Speck, wild boar, plus two other meats that I couldn't bother hearing the name of because I was distracted by the plate of smoked meats in front of me. If you like a plate of meat (and who doesn't, unless you are some sort of woman-man), this is a fine one. Nearly all of it I believe was sourced from pigs that were raised, unloved, and then coldly murdered locally, if that sort of thing matters to you. Served with pickles, olives, and some kind of tasty sweet blood-orange relishy thing. -Scrapple with a farm-fresh over-easy egg on top, with mushroom salad. Star of the show for me. The egg yolk was among the creamiest I've had. I'm not a consistent subscriber to the merits of organic/local foods but I'll give you this one. And scrapple...well, if you're not PA-born and/or super-duper poor perhaps you're not familiar, so I'll explain: Scrapple is the leftover meat detritus not even good enough to use in hot dogs, molded into a gelatinous loaf and then cut off in slices and fried on a greasy, blackened griddle at the worst truck stop in town where it is then available to perforate your colon and forever change the way you poop. So the scrapple here is like a good version of that, which technically should be impossible and is thus all the more impressive. Sometimes it bugs me when people try to fancy up intrinsically junky peasant food, but scrapple is one thing definitely in need of a do-over because in its native form it as much qualifies as food as does a rat eaten by a pig and then vomited into another pig's mouth and then shit out and then chemically transmuted into non-food by Satanic alchemy. A bit too salty, but this was the dish where all the ingredients came together for a near-perfect gangbang of flavor. -Scallops with white asparagus, sea beans, and a delicious buttery ham-juice sauce, with foam on top, which I understand is a thing now but to me just looked like spit. My companions championed this dish as the best of the evening. It was great, don't get me wrong, and my pick for a close #2, but I mean, I've had delicious scallops before. Can't say the same for scrapple. -Duck with mushrooms, sunchokes, dates, and mashed yukon potato. At this point in the meal I was so bursting with food that time and taste began to lose all meaning and I was sincerely hoping that the next course would just be a quick death. So I'm probably biased in saying that it seemed just OK compared to the previous two courses, though as always duck skin/fat is delicious. PS dates are gross. -Slice of humboldt cheese with beets and chocolate sauce. Only misfire of the night. To be fair, I'm not the biggest cheese guy because diarrhea, and I get that it was a palate cleanser but it just didn't do anything for me. The best part was when my companion ate a beet chunk thinking it was chocolate, and hilarity ensued. -For dessert: grapefruit, olive oil custard with honey served on a shortbread cookie, and pound cake, with sweet cream. Great topper to the meal. I'm no grapefruit fan but it went well with the cream. The custard was amazing; the pound cake good too but paling in comparison to its neighbor. And then they brought out a plate with tiny chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter truffles, presumably to kill us. Kill us deliciously. Anyway, in conclusion, Jersey sucks. read more

Fabulous food and service! We all had different entrees and every one was exceptional!

Maybe I'm in the minority here.. but I found my experience here to be very.. lackluster.. I went with my family (Parents and younger brother) for my father's 60th birthday dinner. I'll outline below.. 1) Extra star for the beautiful grounds. I don't know that I've ever seen a more impressive estate (for a restaurant I've gone to at least) in NJ. I'll give Ninety Acres that. Now on to my experience within the actual establishment... 2) Upon arrival, we were greeted by the hostess. We had reservations, which we were a bit early for, so the hostess politely informed us our table would be ready shortly and suggested we order drinks, while waving in the general direction of the bar. Having never been there before, it was a bit unclear where the bar area began and ended, so we sat at what seemed like an acceptable table. We had barely been seated 2 seconds when a waitress approaches my family and says, with an extremely rude and condescending tone, "Excuse me? May I help you? These tables are reservation only. I suggest you sit in the lounge." The level of condescension and disdain in this woman's voice cannot be accurately described through mere words. ...... I was speechless. Even in the most simple of restaurants I have NEVER had a waitress speak to me that way. Let alone in a "fine-dining establishment". 3) While sitting in the lounge (to which the now infamous waitress had to rudely pointed my family), another waitress came to take our drink orders. I ordered first, and ordered my usual, a mojito. She continued to take the rest of my family's drink orders. Once she took our final order, she walked back to me and asked for ID. I had rushed home after a long day at work to switch from a bulky work bag to a chic evening bag, and, given that I wouldn't be driving the rest of the night, I did not bring my license. So, naturally, I told her I didn't have any ID on me. Of course, my parents (both clearly well passed 50 - as I mentioned this was my father's 60s birthday dinner) vouched for me assuring her I am well of age. I even offered a picture of my passport that I have on my phone (just spent the last week in Paris -- 20% tax back on all purchases over 175 euros!!), but she responded her manager would not accept that as a form of valid identification. Again ....... I was speechless. 4) By this point, I had shut down to the entire experience of this restaurant. Once we were seated, we were immediately presented with a wine list (OK - another star for that wine list because it is IMPRESSIVE!). However, it wasn't for another 25 minutes that our waitress came to present us with dinner menus! Hey.... at least the 3 baskets of bread they served us during that time were warm.. 5) Now, all of the previously mentioned hiccups could have been forgiven if the food was out of this world spectacular. NOT THE CASE. What I ate (the beet salad and salmon) was sufficiently average. The beet salad was covered with too much cheese, salmon was flavorless, the mushrooms that came with the salmon were slimy, I could go on but at this point I'd just be complaining. As I shared with my parents (and brother who shared the following sentiment), I have had better salmon at Applebees. 6) And last but not least, which was the nail in the coffin for me, was our departure. I'm accustomed to restaurants with outstanding customer service. That is, when an employee of the restaurant is talking to/interacting with a customer, the employee makes the customer feel as though they are the only patron at that moment. Now, I understand if the place is busy and that this exepctation is a little snobbish, but I've been to plenty of places where it has (1) been busy and (2) I have still been treated spectacularly. However, when we finally left, there was MAYBE 4 tables left, all of whom were finishing up their meals, so it was not busy. We were given our ticket to pick up what we couldn't finish from dinner from the hostess. When my brother handed the ticket to the hostess, she took it, opened the cabinet, handed him the food, and without ever even bothering to look at him said "here you go have a great night", with no enthusiasm, nor intimacy, nor regard whatsoever. Being at a restaurant where you can easily spend $150 a person between appetizers, entrees, dessert, and drinks, I expect every. single. moment. to. be. perfect. This restaurant just wasn't that. read more

Ninety Acres at Natirar is an absolutely lovely restaurant, situated on beautiful grounds with a romantic and rustic ambiance. And its "Bring me Food" concept ($135 a person with wine pairing), where a chef personally introduces you to each surprise dish is a nice experience. I understand why this place has gotten incredible reviews. But let's be clear that this is what you're paying for: the ambiance and the experience. NOT the food. I visited Ninety Acres to celebrate a special birthday dinner with 6 guests, and was so excited to try this farm-to-table concept, gladly being willing to drive an hour for what was surely going to be an incredible meal. However, I quickly learned that if it's not cooked properly, it doesn't matter how fresh the food is. My husband thinks it's unfair for me to expect a NJ restaurant to hold to the standards of the ones in NYC, but frankly, if you're going to charge me NYC prices, then I'm going to hold you to it. In short, the caliber of this kitchen and their culinary offerings would not survive a day in NYC, whose patrons have the likes of Daniel, Le Bernardin and other 3-Michelin starred restaurants at their fingertips for the same price. I realize that "taste" is subjective, so I won't even belabor the issue with any personal anecdotal commentary on what I liked and didn't like. (I respect that we don't all like the same things.) But I'd like to give specific examples of how this restaurant fell short overall even from an objective standpoint. First, the 5-course "tasting menu" consisted of an egg dish, a fish dish, a squab dish, a slice of cheese dish and then dessert. (I cry foul on counting a slice of cheese as a single course. Anyway....) The first course was supposed to be an over-easy egg above a tiny portion of potatoes and greens. Pretty presentation? Sure. Delicious? No way. The egg, potato and greens did not taste any different than how we'd get them at a diner. But the issue here (besides my annoyance at paying so much for an over-easy egg over a potato) is that 2 of us out of our group of 6 had overcooked eggs. And this is a prime example of what would never be acceptable at a high-rated NYC restaurant. Lack of consistency- one guest should never have a better-prepared or different dish than another at the same table. The second issue we had was that the fish was extremely overcooked, dry and flat. (But this time it was consistent- we all had the same dry overcooked fish.) And I am still surprised that they actually served it. Last year I had visited Gordon Ramey's restaurant in the London Hotel in NYC and sat at the Chef's Table in the kitchen. (Now THAT is an incredible and life changing experience!) Anyway, I watched the executive chef press his finger into a beautiful lamb chop that his colleague was about to serve, and upon determining it wasn't tender enough, he ordered it thrown away and had his team start over. THAT is the standard that I expect from ANY restaurant that charges this much money. Clearly it did not happen here. Finally, dessert was brought out (absolutely delicious!) but missing the birthday candle that I had requested via phone calls- twice. Apparently they forgot to make a note of it- twice. So after we were all stuffed, the staff finally brought out a candle and mini-cake which we left since we had just eaten our dessert. All in all, for those who live far from NYC, and want a special and unique experience, this is a fair choice. But for those who have access to NYC, I encourage you to have just as special and unique a dining experience, without having to sacrifice on excellent food. I, personally, refuse to pay high prices for mediocre food. But I suppose that is the difference between a chef-owned restaurant, and a restaurant owned by a billionaire investor. read more

I will state right up front, if not for the bill, I would have given it 4 stars but when you put yourself at a high level, you have to deliver at that level This was my first (and probably last) visit to 90 Acres and I have to say that one of the most impressive events occurred prior to opening the restaurant doors to enter. As you turn into the grounds, you drive for a good 3-5 minutes through this beautiful parkland, passing deer and other nocturnals. As you approach the restaurant, the building and setting is beautiful, truly a moment taking vision. You enter the restaurant and it is a very pretty, comfortable place. For the price of this meal (stay tuned, as that will be coming), it was loud and at time hard to converse. The service is top notch as the serving staff is friendly, helpful and ready to serve without being oppressively present. In fact I accidentally spilled my wine glass and they were all very accommodating and concerned and replaced by glass of wine without issue. We all ordered drinks and they were served to order. I had the Malbec by the glass and it was exceptional. As for the food: For an appetizer the table shared the sourdough pizza which was quite good. The dough was firm without being overcooked, the toppings were all fresh and tasty and the size was perfect. The pizza was enough to satisfy without being too much or too little. Perfect appy for 4 people. Myself and one friend had the prime rib, my wife had the salmon and second friend had the steak. All meals were cooked to perfection and all parties were very pleased with the taste. We ordered side dishes of the brussell sprouts and the french fries (yes french fries). The brussell sprouts (and I love brussell sprouts) were lousy but the french fries were crispy, not at all greasy and had a very good taste. I will say, I expected more imagination and unique freshness with the choices of meals - very average. All parties except myself had desserts. My two friends shared the 'salty pretzel' ice cream sundae and my wife had the sorbet sampler. I just had espresso. The sundae (I was told) was terrific and the sorbet was quite good according to my wife. The espresso was good but Forno's is better. So what did all this cost us (drum roll please)...... $175/couple. and there my friend is the problem. If the bottom line was $100 or so then this place is excellent. But for me, if you are paying that kind of money I want something extra brought to the table. Everything was really good, of that there is no doubt (except the brussel sprouts) but it was not above and beyond. The menu offerings were very nice but again nothing exciting, fresh or above and beyond. For that price I want above and beyond and I did not get it. I got very good - absolutely very good but that was it. Very good does not warrant that price. read more

I went here for a special occasion and Ninety Acres did not disappoint. The food was beyond fresh and exquisitely prepared and served. The grounds are beautiful and I can't wait to go back during better weather for some outdoor dining. The service was phenomenal on every front- from the host to the bartender to the servers. Everyone was well educated on what they were presenting and professional. My favorite part is the bring me food option- which can be customizable to vegetarian and vegan options- such a rarity for high end restaurants. There are 7 courses, and I went with the wine pairings with mine. I don't like eggs but the nanitar fried egg (fresh from hens on the premises) was pretty good even for a non-egg lover. All the courses complemented each other well. They were all well seasoned but we're all still healthy and fresh and not drowned in butter and salt like some high end restaurants like to do. It was my cheat meal- but didn't feel like it and I loved that. All the wines were delicious... Started with a rose and moved onto whites and then reds. High quality and worth the $50 add on. Overall, a great place albeit pricey. Definitely recommended for those special occasions! read more

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Warning! If you want to read about the safety and health code violation, scroll to the bottom. First let us go over the positive. Food: the food is solid. The appetizers are tasty, like the wings, fries, salads, soup. The main dishes are also well done. Of particular interest is the bring me food and bring me wine menu. It is exactly what the menu says: sit back and get ready for an orgy or food, al of which is excellent. Think of this as a poor mans version of a competing restaurant in Pocatino,NY. But, all is not well here. Last night we had dinner at the bar. Everyone was good until towards the end if the evening when one of the bar tenders accidentally broke a liquor bottle - specifically the neck of the bottle broke off. As he was about to pout out the contents and throw wavy the glass, the tall skinny curly haired bartender grabbed the broken bottle, poured the contents through a strainer and into a plastic cup. I asked him if he was going to serve that to patrons. He coldly said yes. Everyone at the bar was shocked. I suppose if the cook dropped my chicken on the floor he would wipe it off and replate it. I complained to the front desk and was told a manager would come. Nobody came. Based on the bar's attitude and that of management, I wonder what other unsavory practices this restaurant covers in the course of a day. I will never return here. read more

I went here a few months ago on the recommendation of a friend. I had heard the location was stunning and that the restaurant itself was beautiful...and boy it did not disappoint! The ambiance was perfect and the food delicious. I ended up sharing a few different appetizers and entrees with my friends and it was the perfect way to get many tastes of varied dishes. It is definitely a "fine dining" experience, and the prices were reasonable considering that. I will definitely be returning. read more

Ninety Acres in Peapack at Natirar was secluded and challenging to find. We opted for the bar on the right as you enter. The setting was special and the atmosphere was dark and a little cold. We scanned the menu and were at a loss for all the hype. We settled on a Hamachi app, Mixed salad greens, a pizza with clams, grass fed strip steak and a veal chop. The first sign of trouble was the meager pour of martini and the poor mix of not chilling the vodka at all. The Hamachi app was tasteless and not inspired. My salad was an unidentifiable green almost chicory with cashews. Steak my wife didn;t like and we like grass fed. Veal chop was uninspired and was accompanied by a bland eggplant compote that did nothing for the dish. We ordered a bottle of Red Rhone. Wine list is outrageously priced to the tune of a 300% markup. Why don't you go to Landmarc in NYC and see how a wine program should be priced to encourage consumption. My wife had a chocolatey pyramid she enjoyed. The server removed the pizza from our bill. Thank you. Not very good. Overall, we were disappointed and feel uncertain what all the fuss was about this place. We are food people and appreciate good food and a dining experience. I just kept shaking my head wondering why this place was anything out of the ordinary. read more

I have dine here a few times the past couple of years, had the chef's tasting menu and been very happy with both the service and food. It's a great place for a date or special occasion as it's not a place to go when you are on a budget. I had for the first time their prefix menu before a concert that was held at the mansion and was a bit disappointed with my scallops and pork belly entree. The pork belly was not tender and it was dry. The octopus apps was okay but I had better. I think I will stick with the chef's tasting from now on. read more

I hate lengthy reviews, but for this place, it's worth knowing the details. The restaurant is located in the middle of a park after a long winding road. It is beautifully lit up when you pull up at night. You have to valet your car. When we arrived for our 9:00 PM reservation, our coats were taken and we were directed to sit at or near the bar until our table was ready. The cocktails were great; we had the "Sinners and Saints" and the seasonal "Britain's Fall." 43 minutes had passed before we noticed the hostess had not come for us so we asked and it turned out the hostess had forgotten to check us in on the system. So we ended up eating at 10:00 PM. I was pretty annoyed at first because this was our anniversary and we drove 40 minutes and made sure we were on time. But honestly, the food and service was that good, we were able to overlook the initial mishap for the rest of the night. However, because we ate so late, we ended up being the last to leave the restaurant and it felt like the restaurant was shutting down while we finished our meal. For that reason only, we are giving the restaurant 4 stars instead of the 5 that it would have been otherwise. We did the Bring Me Food option ($95), which is their seasonal tasting menu. Instead of a menu, they bring out a list of ingredients they will use and ask you if you prefer any substitutions. We didn't have any objections because we are not picky eaters and like to try new things. We loved the surprise element even though we had some expectations based on the list. I actually remember a lot of what we ate so I will list it below. If you plan to eat there soon, skip this part because you definitely want to be surprised too. 1- Tuna and tapioca with 4 limes. Really good! 2- Thinly sliced pork loin (smoked ham) with apples, sliced truffles and arugula. Amazing!! 3- Pastrami with hen egg, rye berries and mustard (their version of a Reuben). Good 4 - Monk fish over a carrot and miso broth with mushrooms and daikon. More amazing! 5 - Steak with sweet potato puree, parsley oil and swiss chard. So tender, soooo delicious! 6 - Camembert cheese with poached pear and caramel. Very good. 7 - Spiced bundt cake with brown sugar ice cream. Very good. ...and petit fours (spiced German cookies and chocolate truffles) We were given a complimentary sparkling wine with dessert because of our wait time. What we loved: - our server, Carolina, was great. -Each time you are brought a new course by the chef, sous chef or pastry chef, they give you a detailed explanation of your dish. They will also answer any questions. - Ingredients are from their farm or locally grown. - The restaurant is large and spacious so you are not eating side by side to other guests. We can't wait to go back!! We are pretty sure our next review will be 5 stars. read more

I was invited to dinner by my daughter and her boyfriend It was a late Friday night reservation but still a fair amount of diners. The acoustics I felt were poor considering empty tables around us. We did the prix fix three course and choices were fair. I had open faced ravioli then risotto followed by steak. My risotto tasted like chef dumped a salt shaker into it and my steak was fine but you receive two tiny slices of double fried potato. I could barely get steak knife through them. Our service was below par especially at $75 per person not even counting wine Time between courses was so long and no one checking on us except for servers who handled water glasses. Why so slow when so few customers? What I liked was the setting but drive up is dimly lit as is front of the restaurant. Not sure we'll return. I believe in second chances so maybe. read more

What a wonderful experience I had here for a celebratory dinner with my fiancé recently! We came here for the "bring me food" tasting menu at prime dinner time during the week. I noticed immediately that even on a weeknight, the dining room was relatively full and there were at least two private groups having events. This always speaks well for the success of a restaurant, which in turn means good things to come out of the kitchen! We were offered a huge booth in the back of the restaurant just in front of the beautiful, grand open kitchen. The front of the restaurant and the bar area are really very stunning. Warm wood decor and a modern rustic charm make me want to sit and sip yummy wine all night! The back end of the restaurant (where we were sitting) is more modern with dramatic high ceilings which was also quite comfortable. The bring me food/tasting menu is presented first with a list of in season items that might show up on your table. You are offered a chance to say if there are things you don't eat (i.e. Vegetarian, no red meat, etc) and/or food allergies. It's 5 savory course followed by a cheese course and dessert. The first two plates were smaller, the first being one of my favorites of the evening-two different varieties of raw oyster served in a watercress & roasted onion purée with bacon "crumbs." It was almost too many overwhelming flavors but managed to come together to let the underlying individual flavors of the East Coast oysters come out. Another favorite dish for me was "chicken and waffles" which I put in quotes because it was really more focused on the incredibly delicious and perfectly cooked soft boiled chicken egg, which was served on top of a crusty waffle with gravy. We enjoyed the fish course, perfectly seared Alaskan Sole. I do not care for venison or any red meat and therefore that course was ruined for me, but it was my own fault for saying I would eat it. My fiance, of course, ate my share without complaint. I was really impressed by the attention to detail of the cheese course. It was a soft goat cheese served with a pickled apple compote and a creamy caramel sauce. It was refreshing to me to see such detail to just cheese, as well... I love cheese and cheese courses are kind of my fave. Even my fiance who is not a huge cheese fan found that it was one of his favorites. It was cool to have the courses served by the chefs/pastry chefs, and the wait staff was very attentive and friendly. I did find that there was just a tad bit of inexperience or lack of attention to detail in regards to the service to make this entirely a "fine dining" experience. I liked it just the way it was, don't get me wrong, but it does not compare to fine dining experiences I've had in Philadelphia, New York, or Chicago and I don't really expect it to, to be honest. The food was excellently prepared with an attention to sustainable and unique sources, and it was served in a classy yet rustic setting, so honestly I think everything suits itself very well here. A comment on a the pricing from my point of view- there were many reviewers who commented that it was "overpriced" or that it was "New York expensive" which I wholeheartedly disagree with. The tasting menu option was an adequate value for the price in my opinion- $105 for 7 courses, which were all excellently prepared and delicious, I think is an appropriate value. As for "New York expensive" - this 7 courses in a New York restaurant would easily cost double what they charge here, so I don't think that holds true at all. Either way, I really am looking forward to coming back and trying the a la carte menu, and perhaps sitting at that amazing looking cozy bar! read more

I was very excited to dine here, having made reservations well in advance for our anniversary celebration. While I felt that the restaurant was good, I don't feel that it lived up to the hype, nor do I feel that anything was spectacular. Yes, the grounds are spectacular. Sure the restaurant is nicely decorated and quite pretty. However, in the end it all comes down to food and service, and they just weren't quite up to snuff. We arrived a little early so decided to have a pre-meal cocktail. Given the size of the restaurant, the bar area is way too small. Seating was simply impossible. There is an adjacent area that seems to serve as a waiting area, complete with floating cocktail server(s), but also what seems to be a communal table for those arriving without reservations. The cocktail server informed us that we were lucky to even get a seat in that area... We were seated a few minutes earlier than our reservation time when our table was available. We were shown an enormous drink menu, complete with cocktails, wine, beer, etc. It's actually quite impressive. Our server took our drink orders, and asked us our water preference. We were then shown the main menu. We ordered our complete meal, only to be told after that they had run out of scallops. To me this is an unforgivable faux pas from what is supposed to be a fine restaurant. There is no excuse for such lackluster communication. Servers should be told prior to taking orders that the kitchen is either out of something or running low on an item prior to taking orders. That was just unacceptable. We were offered tile fish in the scallop preparation, but that simply isn't the same thing. As for the appetizers, we ordered the yellowfin tuna and foie gras. The tuna was sensational. It was the highlight of our mains/aps. Large tender pieces of tuna in a delicious preparation. I'd order it again. The foie gras was an utter disappointment. It simply was off in temperature, texture, flavor... I've had far better. I would not recommend it, and I'm a big fan. The mains were not redeeming. The tile fish just was not a substitute for scallops, and my wife was so looking forward to scallops. Our server really sold her on the tile fish, but in the end that was just a poor job. I went with the ribeye, and it had such potential. I'd ordered it medium-rare, but it would be a bit of a stretch to say that it even reached rare. I did not dare complain, or send it back, as experience tells me that it would have returned well-done and that would have been far worse, so I simply decided to press through. At a wopping $62--just about double the price of the other entrees, this needs to be spot on. The dessert was the highlight of the entire meal. Carrot cake fritters. While they didn't remind me of carrot cake in any way, they were sensational. I'd have described them as homemade cinnamon donuts with a side of sweet cream cheese icing, nicely balanced in texture by the sweet candied walnuts. Tasty! Overall, the meal was good, but I wasn't blown away. I'm not rushing to return. I simply didn't feel that it lived up to either its reputation or its price point. read more

I was expecting so much more... I've been here 3 times now, and each time this place only makes a 7 out 10 in terms of food & service. I suppose Jersey doesn't have that many food options, so a restaurant that is just a 7 out of 10 makes the "great restaurant list in Jersey" :) I don't think I will be coming back, or recommending this place to anyone. read more

Ninety Acres finally opened for lunch a couple of days a week and it was worth the wait. A little pricey but that was expected and not bad for a three course lunch. It was a great menu and everything was delicious. The smoked potatoe soup was spectacular. Cant wait until the patio is open!! read more

Everything was absolutely perfect the waiter was so nice with us and the food had no way of telling how delicious it is. The plates are well portioned. I'm definitely coming back soon. read more

Space and food were delicious. We did the BMF - the menu consisted of a list of ingredients which formed a 6 course meal. Delicious! Our only disappointment was our waiter who was not up to the quality of the food. read more

Great go to restaurant for celebrations. Always consistently good. Drinks are off the hook! The bartenders really take their drink making like an art. read more

this is a review of the ninety acres cooking school and not the restaurant. my girlfriend and i just had and participated in the "valentine's date night" class. the menu: wild mushroom and brie beggar's purses mixed greens with bacon, apples and red wine vinaigrette (dish we made) pan-seared beef tenderloin sweet potato-crusted scallops lemon-pepper beurre blanc grilled asparagus strawberry and creme-filled crepes with warm chocolate sauce. this was a great experience and dinner that exceeded expectations. i can't wait to dine at ninety acres and see natirar when the spring comes around. the space was beautiful and modern. chef mike was great. professional, knowledgeable, engaging, attentive and supportive. all the dishes were great choices that turned out delicious. it was a small class of 12 people. 6 couples, one of which owned natirar (disclosure: we did not know they were going to be in the class ahead of time and their presence did not impact our experience). bonus: they had cricket hill on tap. great local nj beer. judging by this experience and the other reviews - i'm really looking forward to coming back again and again. photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jratlee/tags/ninetyacres/ read more

We love Ninety Acres. It is one of the best restaurants we have been since I moved to New Jersey from the city. The food always has the right amount of flavor, the servings are perfect and the desserts are always changing (and delicious). The service has also always been top notch. We highly recommend Ninety Acres for any evening. read more