Best Casual Restaurants in Branchburg

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AmericanItalianSeafoodBritishTapas / Small PlatesGrill

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HunterdonMiddlesexSomerset

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Basking RidgeBedminsterBranchburgBridgewaterHillsboroughLebanon

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

20 restaurants available nearby

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1. Stoney Brook Grille

4.6

Exceptional(687)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Branchburg

Booked 8 times today

At Stoney Brook Grille we raise the bar for American cuisine. We encourage our guests to relax at what has been called one of the most modern Somerset County restaurants. Our carefully crafted menu features all of your favorite appetizers, drinks, entrees, and desserts all at an affordable cost to you. We find that our array of options and fun design give us an upbeat edge among restaurants in Somerset County NJ. Whether you are having a drink with a friend or dinner with the whole family we invite you to dine in style. In Somerset County restaurants are held to a higher standard by our neighbors. That's is why we step up our game with a chic atmosphere and a menu you're sure to enjoy.

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2. Seasons 52 - Bridgewater

4.8

Exceptional(3611)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bridgewater

Booked 58 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

3. Cafe Emilia

4.7

Exceptional(687)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bridgewater

Booked 11 times today

Cafe Emilia is conveniently located on Route 202 in Bridgewater New Jersey. Our cuisine represents the best of Italian dining, using fresh ingredients and preparing all dishes in our own kitchen daily. We pride ourselves in providing our many repeat customers a consistent quality dining experience. Whether coming in for a light refreshing lunch between business appointments or dining with family or friends in one of our private areas, Cafe Emilia will ensure every visit is a satisfying occasion.

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4. Maggiano's - Bridgewater

4.6

Exceptional(4539)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bridgewater

Booked 28 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Bridgewater and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Our location is part of The Village at Bridgewater Commons which is a luxury market with a variety of upscale stores. We offer four private event rooms, which expand to accommodate any size event. Visit us at 600 Commons Way or book your reservation today!

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5. Kitchen American Grill

4.7

Exceptional(79)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Whitehouse

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Kitchen American Grill!Our restaurant is the heart and soul of the neighborhood, offering a modern space and atmosphere, where family and friends gather to eat, drink and make memories!

6. Ladds Tavern

4.5

Awesome(24)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Peapack-Gladstone

Booked 5 times today

Ladd’s Tavern is our culinary center point at Pendry Natirar, where a classic, all-day menu evokes the best of countryside cooking and camaraderie adjacent to the Great Room, featuring cocktails, light bites and afternoon tea.

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7. Boulevard Seafood Company

4.7

Exceptional(1437)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Somerville

Booked 8 times today

Boulevard Seafood Company sources its seafood directly from the Fulton Fish Market in NY as well as other local purveyors. A retail seafood room displays these fresh catches of the day, available for purchase 7 days a week. An open kitchen is the focal point of the 70-seat restaurant, which features a 6-seat counter for our Chef Table experience. To the rear is our casually appointed dining room, where we offer an array of daily dinner blackboard specials featuring the freshest seafood in the area. Start with a fun selection from our fresh oyster raw bar! We are a BYOB so feel free to also bring your favorite beer and wine while letting our well-trained staff manage the rest!

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8. Bellemara Distillery

5.0

Exceptional(86)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Hillsborough

Booked 7 times today

Join us for a tasting or cocktail made with our grain to glass spirits. We do not have a kitchen, but you can bring your own food or order in. Enjoy a cocktail outdoors on our sunny patio (weather dependent, cold after sundown, must request in notes), watch the bartenders at work in our tasting room bar area, or relax in the upstairs cocktail lounge overlooking the distillery. Table assignements are made soley based on group size and availability. We are unable to accomodate small groups at larger tables due to our limited seating capacity. You may request specific seating in your booking but we cannot guarantee availability. We will not combine multiple reservations. No standing room. Groups of >10 MUST call/text 609-578-9874 to book. For first floor or ADA seating please write a note when making your reservation. The second floor is only accessible via stairs. Last call 30 minutes before close. Later reservations may have limited time.

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9. Trattoria Mediterranea

4.8

Exceptional(1100)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bedminster

Booked 14 times today

***COVID UPDATE***DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY, A TIME LIMIT FOR RESERVATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED. ALL RESERVATIONS FOR GROUPS SMALLER THAN 4 PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOCATED 90 MINUTES FOR DINING AND GROUPS LARGER THAN 4 PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOWED TWO HOURS.We are a family style Italian Restaurant known for our tasty food, friendly service, lively atmosphere. The restaurant exterior is representative of traditional Italy while our interior greets guests with an antique chest on which to sit on to observe Chef Michele at work."Start with the finest and freshest natural ingredients then cook with love, knowledge, and devotion. Serve everyone as if they were the most honored guests ever to come into your home and then you have the recipe for fine food. With its bring your own wine concept, it's no wonder there's a queue for a table.

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10. da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana

4.9

Exceptional(740)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Somerville

Booked 4 times today

The idea of master chef Filippo Russo is to bring the Italian culture of gastronomy to Somerville, New Jersey. Through his philosophy, Da Filippo's Ristorante is recognized by European patrons spanning as far east as Japan and Singapore. With his profound knowledge in the culinary field Filippo Russo is able to present a level of authenticity through his dishes, replicating his mother's recipes as...well as the environment Filippo was exposed to in Sicily.Over the years Da Filippo's Ristorante received numerous reviews from the New York Times, New Jersey Monthly Magazine and Zagat survey, The Star-Ledger and The American Academy of Restaurant and Hospitality Sciences. The most honorable recognition presentated to Filippo Russo is the Luigi Veronelli Award of Northern American fine Italian dining and Ignazio Miceli from Regaleali Winery Sicily. When guests arrive at Da Filippo Ristorante they are welcomed with European hospitality while finding themselves in a rustic ambiance

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SallyVIP
New York City •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server, Will, was amazing!! He was one of the best servers this travel agent has experienced anywhere! The fillet mignon was delicious & prepared perfectly! The Bronzino Oscar excellent!! The manager, Mike introduced himself and the dining was a fabulous experience!! We will return soon!!
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Maggiano's - BridgewaterPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bridgewater
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4.6
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Lucy
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 18, 2025
One of the best locations I have been. It was nice ambiance, cozy and warm on a very cold NJ night. Our server Maria was on top of her game! We celebrate another birthday there, we were offered a special spoon appetizer which was delicious as a compliment and also a taste of prosseco. My friend felt very special.
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Seasons 52 - BridgewaterPrice: Expensive• American• Bridgewater
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4.8
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MelissaVIP
San Antonio •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Cafe Emilia is our favorite Italian place to go! The food is always great and Andy and the rest of the staff are amazing! The service could not be better. Definitely recommend for a romantic dinner, family dinner or parties.
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Cafe EmiliaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bridgewater
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4.7
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Christina
Indiana •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
Really great food and cocktails. We were very impressed by the whole experience.
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Kitchen American GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Whitehouse
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4.7
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RobertVIP
New York City •79 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
Our 5th visit here (3 lunches, 2 buffets) as good as ever. SBG never fails with diverse menu selections and impeccable taste combinations and presentations. Certainly will be returning soon.
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Stoney Brook GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Branchburg
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4.6

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