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The Highlawn, West Orange, NJ

The Highlawn

4.3
4.3
1482 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
  • Great for scenic views
Nestled atop the picturesque Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, NJ, The Highlawn is regarded throughout the region for fine dining and its dedication to making each celebration memorable and unique. It has been the trusted venue of many private groups, Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, local community associations, and many more, and is a recipient of OpenTable's Diners' Choice Awards for the Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants.

The landmark has been revitalized to provide patrons with a premier fine dining experience and world-class site for weddings and special events. With world class Culinary Director and Executive Chef William Prunty now at the helm, diners can expect an out-of-this-world meal.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 731-3463
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Built into the Watchung Mountain Ridge of West Orange’s Eagle Rock Reservation, the Wine Cellar is a venue like no other for private events, corporate functions, tastings, and celebrations. The event space hosts 15-65 guests and is the ideal setting for any gathering.
  • Private party facilities
    The Skyline Ballroom features the most iconic panoramic views of New York City—anywhere. The event space hosts up to 200 guests and is the perfect setting for receptions of any kind
  • Neighbourhood
    West Orange
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View

What 1,482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Essex

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Highlawn offers a "breathtaking" view of the NYC skyline, providing a picturesque dining backdrop. Guests celebrate the "outstanding" service and "delicious" dishes. It's a favorite for special occasions with its "elegant setting" and "fantastic dining experience." Despite some mixed reviews, its charm remains undeniable.

1,482 Reviews
  1. Paul

    VIP

    New York City

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating three birthdays as a family and the Highlawn staff and management did their very best! The food was impeccable especially their specialty salads and the staff were very accommodating with various food allergens.

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  2. Marc

    VIP

    New York City

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Neighborhood gem. Personalized attention to detail!

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  3. Heidi

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a perfect choice for an important celebration. The food was delicious, the place is elegant, and the staff is attentive.

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  4. Josh

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Arrived at 8 they sat us right at the entrance, the worst of it was we sat there for 2 hours waiting for our server but he never came. Just kept walking around us. Food was very mid. Valentine’s PreFix was a complete rip off

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  5. Dee

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Valentine dinner was very nice but they could have used more servers

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  6. Nicholas

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food and service was terrible, then they automatically included gratuity because they know the food and service was terrible. Poor outing for Valentine's day.

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  7. Rafael

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife love it, that’s the most important thing !

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  8. Meghan

    VIP

    New Jersey

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Reservation was for 7:30, they were running very behind. We weren’t sat until 8:15, they offered us a glass of Prosecco which was nice. We didn’t receive our food until 10pm, it was dry & tasteless. My dad’s steak was undercooked so badly that he gagged on it. The servers were doing their best but they didn’t have enough staff. We have been coming for Valentine’s Day for years and I think this is our last time. It was a really poor experience that was expensive for nothing.

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  9. Shari

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredibly expensive. Not worth the cost. Service and food were good, but the prices were out of control. Better value going to Root’s Steakhouse or other high end restaurant.

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  10. Luo

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Slow, inpatient service Food is pretty bad View is good

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The Highlawn is rated 4.3 stars by 1482 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Highlawn

1 Crest Dr, West Orange, NJ 07052

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    West Orange
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View
  • Phone number
    (973) 731-3463
  • Catering
    Built into the Watchung Mountain Ridge of West Orange’s Eagle Rock Reservation, the Wine Cellar is a venue like no other for private events, corporate functions, tastings, and celebrations. The event space hosts 15-65 guests and is the ideal setting for any gathering.
  • Private party facilities
    The Skyline Ballroom features the most iconic panoramic views of New York City—anywhere. The event space hosts up to 200 guests and is the perfect setting for receptions of any kind
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