Just celebrated our anniversary at the finest restaurant in New Jersey maybe the tristate. We are " frequent flyers" at this establishment and for years have enjoyed the food, service and ambiance. But what really makes The Grand great is personal attention to detail by Allison and Walter. We have always been treated like family from the time we walk in. There is no doubt that Allison will continue and build on the family tradition that her father and mother began. Ok , now to the food. Number one on my list is rack of lamb. ( my mouth is watering as I type this) My wife enjoys the sole or the scallops, equally unbelievable. And don't forget to order the soufflé for dessert! I hope you will visit and enjoy this wonderful establishment and the people who are there to serve you. read more

The Grand Cafe - New American Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

I loved this spot. Very charming decor. There was a super small bar area which is where we sat because we knew we only wanted to have an appetizer and a cocktail. The Staff were very welcoming. The bartender made us perfect cucumber martinis, and did it with the upmost care. We decided to share the escargot, and it was one of the best I have ever had. When we are in the area again, we will definitely return. read more

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Delicious food and the service was second to none. Love the bar ambiance with undeniable elegance and comfort. You are family there. Thank you Allison Lloyd Porter and Michael Porter for the welcoming atmosphere, amazing cocktails and food that I will not forget. read more

It's no wonder why this spot has been around for 45 years... it is absolutely excellent! The atmosphere is unique, quaint, and cozy, with excellent service! Walter along with the entire staff treated the dining room like royalty. Their full service bar has lovely house handcrafted cocktails in addition to wine and other spirits of your choice. We loved the seasonal strawberry margaritas! The menu offers a nice variety of high quality steak and seafood, that was simply delicious. I also loved the live piano player throughout our dining experience. This spot makes for a lovely date night or family dinner. Would absolutely recommend The Grand Cafe! read more

The Grand Cafe - New American Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

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My wife and I celebrated 50 years that we first met. A week before, I asked her where she would to have dinner. We just heard the Grand Cafe a few weeks even though we passed it 100 times. When we entered we were greeted by Walter, who was outstanding the whole evening I ordered their special NY Stripped Steak and my wife had Lamb chops. My steak was exactly the way I like it medium rare, so was my wife's. She loved her dinner and I had a taste of the lamb and it was awesome. My steak war seasoned perfectly and was tender as Filet Mignon but still had the Ny steak texture with unbelievable great tasting seasoning. For dessert we were told to order the Soufflé early we had the chocolate one, what a way to cap off the dinner. I do have to say the owners, Michael and his wife Alison stopped at our table to give us a well wishes, they were so compassionate and lovely to speak to as they new my friend that informed us about Grand Cafe read more

We drive past this restaurant in downtown Morristown all the time and finally decided to call to see if we could get a last-minute table for an early dinner. We weren't dressed up, and I'll admit I was a bit nervous about being underdressed--but that concern vanished the moment we arrived. We were warmly greeted and treated as if we were dressed for a royal affair. From the moment we stepped in, the service was impeccable--not just from our main server but from the entire team. Every staff member was attentive, from those bringing bread and drinks to those checking in just to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. The owner personally stopped by to make sure we were having a lovely time, which added an extra touch of hospitality. The venue itself exudes classic elegance--it feels like "old money" charm and could easily be a backdrop for a scene in The Godfather. For dinner, I ordered the classic Caesar salad, pan-roasted Angus filet mignon with potato au gratin, and the chocolate soufflé. The salad was what you'd expect--fresh and well-prepared. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and served in a surprisingly generous portion. The chocolate soufflé must be pre-ordered, and while my husband loved it, I realized I personally prefer a lighter, airier chocolate cake--but that's simply a matter of taste, not execution. Overall, the exceptional service and warm hospitality are what will bring us back again. ------------------------------------------ "Because dining is more than food - it's flavor, style and elegance that should be savored one bite at a time." - AMC read more

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The food was amazing. Very good service and I love the restaurant with the wood paneling and the fireplace.

This was 2nd time here and again spectacular. Got a table in the corner overlooking the whole room. Beautiful atmosphere, perfect lighting and fast service. We had the escargot, calamari, filet mignon and the sea food pasta. Everything was perfect. We'll be back read more

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Ordered: Wild Mushroom Ravioli with a Truffle Brandy Cream Sauce New York Angus Sirloin with a Red Wine Demi Glaze: with mashed potatoes, carrots, and green beans Belgium Chocolate Mouse Torte with Vanilla Ice Cream Aya's take: Came to The Grand Cafe for a business dinner (so no specific prices available). They have an upstairs section which you can book for your private party along with a bar area. It has an "older" feel to it, so if you like a more modern ambiance, this place is not it but it certainly has its charm. I particularly enjoyed the ravioli, the sirloin was cooked to a perfect medium, and the mashed potatoes was a nice side to accompany the sirloin. The dessert was pretty mediocre, to be honest, but otherwise, it was a good time! read more

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Went here for an impromptu lunch where i wasn't really dressed properly, but the staff attended to me like royalty anyway. The service here is the kind you don't see any more in many expensive restaurants. The server is very attentive and is your personal bartender making the drinks by hand. Not just any drink either, the French 75s were top notch! Since it was lunch, we decided on multiple appetizers and salad. Escargot, Foie Gras, special pate as well as the salads were all amazing! The ambiance is quiet and formal, but so relaxing after a hectic day. My only recommendation to elevate the experience would be to offer small baguettes instead of rolls. A crispy skinned baguette goes well with everything i mentioned. Highly recommend for all occasions and even a quick lunch if they are not too busy!!!!. read more

Walter, the owner of this restaurant, treats his guests like family. We hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner for 50 people at The Grand Cafe, and it was a great experience. Everything we asked for was done with a smile. Walter and his staff could not have been more pleasant and accommodating. The food was delicious, and we had a wonderful evening where all the details were seamlessly attended to. Many thanks to Walter and staff! read more

Food, Service, Ambience. all were 5 stars. I don't want to use descriptions such as "traditional", "from another era" or "mainstay" - these tell the wrong story. FOOD The food was amazing and thought provoking. We had rack of lamb and strip steak au poivre. did not disappoint. Appetizers included warm Brie as well as a wedge with an amazing mustard seed sauce inspired dressing. Good choices. AMBIENCE We were there for our 36th anniversary and were able to carry on our conversations without having to change our volume. The service team delivered a wonderful dessert plate for us to devour. THANKS SERVICE Joel was on point and we know why. Everything delivered proudly on time and temperature. They know what they are doing. all in all- it was great to be back, felt like a big hug. read more

Always a beautiful experience! Every time my family and I visit the Grand Cafe, we instantly remember why we love to dine there. As soon as we arrive, we are always welcomed by familiar smiles, a warm hug from Walter and a great conversation from Desmond or his daughter Allison. The atmosphere is always warm, relaxing and there is always the sound of a piano playing softly in the background. In the winter, the fire places are going, which just takes the dining experience to the next level. I always enjoy the oysters Rockefeller, maybe a dozen chilled blue points, and the rack of lamb is excellent as well as the Berkshire pork chop. I recently enjoyed there andouille sausage and lentil appetizer, absolutely loved it. We always finsh the dinner with the best souffle around. When it comes to restaurants, there are very few that have the whole package. The Grand Cafe is a resturant that offers great food, excellent atmosphere and makes you feel like your truly dining with family! Thanks for all the memories! read more

A SOLID 5 STARS!!! The Grand Café took my breath away with its excellent Service, Food and Ambience! Last Tuesday, a friend and I were driving around Morristown and accidentally took a wrong turn. Actually, the long turn turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I saw The Grand Café Restaurant and knew we just had to stop in for lunch! Luckily we were able to dine without a reservation. (However, I would definitely recommend reservations for dinner). You couldn't have asked for nicer outdoor seating. Because of the elegant outdoor ambience, one would forget we're in a pandemic. All the staff wore masks and gloves. We started out with a Diet Pepsi and Gingerale. When the beverages arrived, they were stylized as if they were fancy cocktails. The servers gave us a lot of time to look over the menu. In addition, they were very knowledgeable about the menu. For an appetizer, we enjoyed a wonderful Seafood Crepe. The Crêpe was filled with a variety of wonderful seafood on a very hot platter. Our entrées consisted of a delicious Shrimp Tempura and a Beet Salad. I chose to add wonderful gulf shrimp with the Beet salad. The place isn't cheap. However, you definitely get what you pay for. I'd like to say many thanks again to Angel and the rest of wonderful staff at The Grand Café! Lots of parking in the area. The Grand Café is by the court complex away from the busy Morristown downtown area. read more

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We came to the grand cafe Friday night June 28 at 830 pm. We came just for the soufflé but ate dinner first. Upon arriving we told the owner to make sure to put in our soufflé. When we ordered our food we told the waiter the same. Once we were done with our food we asked the busboy if the soufflé was ready that they can just bring as we had to go home. He then got the waiter and the waiter said it's coming. We waited another 10 min and the hostess came over to ask if everything was ok. We told her we ordered a soufflé but still waiting. At this point we want to leave so asked for the check. It took her another 8 min just to get the check. I am so disappointed as we haven't been here in years and will not be going back. I will say my steak was delicious though. read more

Incredible old school vibe with excellently prepared French classics, amazing service, and a good wine list that won't break the bank if you don't want. Ask for a banquette table if you can get one, and dress up a bit to fit the in better. I recommend trying a special or two: the pate of duck leg confit was awesome, as was the beet salad. The scallops were done perfectly. Don't be turned off by "old school French food" if you don't know it. The chef has free rein from the owner to try new things (see the comment on trying specials). read more

Great food and drinks, intimate atmosphere, and very attentive service. I was just disappointed because there was no vegetarian entree available. Instead, I ordered a salad and some sides. Truffle mac and cheese was great! read more

The Grand Cafe - Brie salad - New American Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

The grand cafe is a modern french cuisine restaurant in Morristown. The service is great. The food was a treat. loved the live music and dancing with a family environment was awesome. read more

The Grand Cafe - New American Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

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Delicious dinner and fantastic service! I definitely recommend this restaurant for drinks and dinner. We started with the oysters Rockefeller and escargot. Both were delicious, the waiter even brought us additional bread for the escargot which was greatly appreciated. For dinner we had the lamb special along with a few additional appetizers (foie gras and stir fried duck). All 3 were delicious! The lamb and foie gras were out of this world delicious! Dessert was cheesecake and expresso martini's. If you love martini's you need to order one here. You won't be disappointed! Overall the food was delicious, service was great and overall atmosphere was wonderful! read more

The Grand Cafe - The lamb special with mashed potatoes and green beans - New American Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

We visited on a Monday night to celebrate a work accomplishment for my wife. We had made a 5 o'clock reservation and were the first to arrive. It started filling up around 6. The outdoor area is quite beautiful. And there is a classy feel, even outside. We started with the Sweet Irish Clontarf Manhattan for $14. It tasted a bit watery and bland. The cherry was the died kind, we didn't eat it. I don't think I'll order another mixed drink here. They brought free bread out. It was reminiscent of the table bread in Europe, and equally meh. The butter tasted like old fridge. We thankfully didn't spread the butter all over the bread. We then had an appetizer called Sweet Pork Dumplings for $15. These are excellent. I eat a ton of Asian food and these stood out for me. I had the Chicken Parmesan for $28. The chicken had a great batter and it was cooked perfectly. It was on the bland side. The sauce wasn't that tasty. I imagine the Italians in the area might be used to a little bit more. My wife had Pan Roasted Long Island Duck Breast $36. The waiter said it comes out medium. Chestnut paste was plated with the duck. The duck came out cooked a little more than we hoped. But it was still a phenomenal plate. Definitely worth trying. We weren't happy with everything we ate, but the chef did a fantastic job on the Sweet Pork Dumplings and the Pan Roasted Long Island Duck Breast. The staff were extremely polite, friendly, professional, helpful, and courteous. I'm not sure, but I believe the owner was making rounds. Kudos to him for a job well done. The single issue with service was at the end. It took quite a while for someone to check back after we finished dinner. They left dessert menus and didn't come back until 20 minutes later. We decided to pass on dessert, because of the time. I don't think we'll come back. But it was a good experience. read more

Lively, bustling atmosphere, live piano music and beautiful decor! Transported back in time the minute you walk in the door. Lovely location, parking is a bet cumbersome, however. Great food, excellent service! Absolutely would recommend! read more

The Grand Cafe - rack of lamb - New American Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

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Gorgeous beautiful dinner Orange juice Salad better lovely Creme Brutee delicious Owner lovely read more

The Grand Cafe - Gorgeous - New American Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

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Spectacular long standing star in morristown. Consistently meets high standards Only French restaurant in the area. read more

Went with my girlfriends to Grand Cafe and we had a great time! They have a full bar and great food. One of the owners was around and he was a great host. The waitresses were also friendly and always checking if we needed anything else. Unfortunately they made a mistake on my order and instead of sending me the steak tartare I got the tuna tartare, but it's fine because was great. Had their famous chocolate soufflé and was also delicious. read more

The Grand Cafe - Tuna tartare + side of broccoli - New American Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

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Food here was so incredible! Everything tasted great. The service was also really good and quick. Everyone was very pleasant. The inside was super cute and cosy. read more

The Grand Cafe - Chocolate Soufflé - New American Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

OK so I've lived in Morristown a little bit over a year. I've known about this place sometimes I forget it exists but tonight I tried it with my girlfriends. From the second you walk in the service is top notch. The bread was kind of disappointing it was hard and not warm so I didn't eat it. But The main dishes... wow they were incredible.i got the free range chicken and seriously I'd come back again just for the flavors of this dish. The decor as many have said is a little old fashioned... i felt like i was at someone's grandmas house in the middle of New Orleans. But the service and main food items outweigh the design of the place. Upon being seated, we were told about their soufflé and how we need to try it it is so good. We're pretty easy to please and agreed to it and were told to order it as we're ordering our mains. We finished dinner and our server came to us with dessert menus but we didn't say anything. After waiting a little while longer we asked about the soufflé and you could see if the servers face that he had forgotten to put the order in. We knew it took a good while to cook so we just told him to forget it because they were clearly cleaning up and getting ready to close. I know things happen and we were understanding but he was the one who had first told us about it. That was a little disappointing I have to say. But if that part didn't happen I would hands down give this restaurant 5 starts. read more

Easily one of my favorite restaurants in Morristown - amazing service, food, and ambiance. Will definitely be back to enjoy this great place! read more

Went in for lunch today. Came a little close to 2 but had no problem getting a seat. The service was very professional and efficient. We ordered oysters and a French onion soup to start and a Niçoise salad and Steak sandwich for the mains. I have to say that the French onion soup was probably the best French onion soup I've ever had. This will bring me back. The salad, oysters and sandwich were great as well. Such nice ambience , friendly staff and awesome food. Five stars for sure. Well done. Can't wait to go back. read more

This place has been on my bookmarked list for awhile now. I've always admired the outside and wanted to pop in. Today for my birthday I had myself a nice lunch. The interior is very vintage/classic - beautiful stained glass, pink table cloths, and roses on every table. It felt like Valentine's Day. Everyone who came to our table was more than nice and caring. For food: I had the French onion soup (one of my top 5 fav soups). For me...it was a little too sweet. It needed to be a little more savory. They added on crispy onions on the top, which I thought would be a nice texture compliment, but it just didn't work. I still ate and enjoyed most of it. Then I had the chicken francese. They NAILED the sauce. DELICIOUS. I was scraping the plate for that sauce. I only wish the chicken was softer. Chicken francese, at least in my mind, should be able to fall apart with a fork. I had to cut this chicken somewhat. The mashed potatoes and string beans/ carrots that came with the chicken were nice. Completed my meal with a glass of Riesling. Overall, a very lovely restaurant that I would return to. read more

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You feel fancy just walking into this place. Overall, service was what you would expect of such a place and the only thing I would nitpick with service was that although our waiter made several stops to our table to ask about drinks (particularly alcoholic $$ ones for a work lunch), he seemed to disappear for some time before finally taking our order. Everyone at the table seemed happy with their orders and all plates were emptied. My chicken parm was tender and juicy and they give you quite a bit (a lot) of Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on. Portion sizes were good, pasta portion was not overwhelming and chicken was a good size. The prices were definitely on the higher end. Calamari crispy-ness was good but rings were quite small. Flavor was average, marinara sauce wasn't my favorite. Cappuccino was good but small. read more

Amazing food, great staff - family run! A place they want to know you by name The sole dish is one of my favorites! If you love a liver dish this is your place! read more

Wonderful meal and service! While the inside appears a bit dated, the food was top notch.

Amazing ambiance, wonderful staff, professional service, fresh ingredients, all-around-excellent Italian cuisine. Did I mention my rehearsal dinner took place here? Nuff said. Must get: salmon, cheesecake, mushroom ravioli Meh: I don't know Missed out: regular dinner menu Grand cafe is absolutely beautiful, classy, and everything you really want for a special occasion (i.e. wedding). Unfortunately, much of my dining experiences (x2) were from the catering menu. However, I can state that when you are here, you are truly treated like the king and queen of your event. The staff are so generous and warming and the owners have stopped by and greeted us personally every time we visit. Sure, the individual menu items may be on a pricier side, and while I have actually yet to try the standard menu items, I can bank my reputation that the food will be prepared with the upmost care and attention to details. Also, you have got to reserve the third floor, the decor is beautiful! read more

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Had lunch at The Grand Cafe after the mid day rush. We had the outdoor seating to ourselves and it was absolutely perfect. We listened to jazz music while dining on our chicken entrees and the service was wonderful. We ended our meal with delicious cappuccinos and shared a piece of cheesecake. At the end of our meal, a gentleman who I'm assuming was the owner, asked us about our experience. That was so kind and we appreciated that he took the time to ask us about our meal. We will definitely be back. read more

Sat outside on a summer like day! The service was painfully slow. It took over 90 minutes before we received our appetizers. We were not happy. They offered us complimentary drinks which is good but soon we were hit with an absurd meal price. So finally the food.... Mushroom crepe - still a winner Stir fry duck - good not great Steak- good Bronzino - tastes better than the $45 sole special. Dover sole special- I was shocked when I got the bill and saw this was $45!!! It was not tasty and it was paired with tasteless vegetables and plain mashed potatoes! There was nothing redeeming about this fish. The price is criminal!!! Be sure to ask the price of the special. Very disappointed and not sure I would go back here. Overall the experience tonight was not good. read more

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I attended a business dinner so it was a fixed menu. Very disappointed because I had heard such great things about this place. I got wilted Caesar salad and dry sirloin (not medium like I requested) The ambience was nice but it ends there. read more

Great quality classic dining in a beautiful outdoor patio setting. Warm and attentive service. Nice duck pate to start. Pan seared scallops were delicious. My wife had a fine sole meniur. Highly recommend. read more

Nice classic restaurant with beautiful crown molding , fast service respectful employees delicious food . Will be coming back to this restaurant. read more

We came here for dinner. When we arrived, we asked the waiter for a cocktail menu and he replied "we don't have one, we have everything." But after consideration, he remembered they had one and brought it. We ordered some cocktails and waited 10 minutes before we received the actual food menu. At this point, we were about to leave but unfortunately the other place we wanted to go to was closed on Mondays. Pros: Great name for a restaurant, good location, lots of seemingly good options on the menu. All the drinks ordered were good Con: Very poor service.. read more

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Reserved the third floor for a private event for 10. Lots of pleasant staff, yet service wasn't good. Passed hors d'oeuvres were nice to have, but not very good. To accommodate a guest I moved my seat, and as a result I wasn't served any of the food I had ordered! I had to flag down a waiter in order to get served each and every course! I'm the host, I'm paying $2,000, and I don't get served because I changed seats! Ordered a steak, which was grainy and lacked flavor. The chocolate dessert gave me an upset stomach! On the bright side, the place is gorgeous, and from reading reviews, you can often get a good meal, but clearly not always! read more