Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in New Jersey

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in New Jersey? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Gianna's

4.8

4.8 (634)

$30 and under

Italian

Carlstadt

About the restaurant

Please note that our current weekend hours are flexible, especially for larger parties. Please call us directly if you need reservation assistance.

Gianna's is an old world style Italian restaurant that serves very generous family style portions for two or more as well as single orders if desired. Specials change daily using the freshest ingredients available, and all desserts are made on premise daily. 1.9 miles from Met Life Stadium and the Meadowlands, New Jersey. We also offer a full bar and Wine list.

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Mark

Dined 5 days ago

Very welcoming staff with spectacular food and service

The Gables

4.8

4.8 (2361)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Long Beach Island

About the restaurant

The Gables offers exclusively a 3-course pre-fixe menu starting at 125 per person plus tax & tip. Menu changes weekly. Please note, supplemental charges apply to select menu items.

We offer a lovely selection of red and white wines by the bottle from Bellview Winery.

Wear designer socks when dining at The Gables, our Beach Haven, NJ restaurant. They may well be knocked off by the imaginative seasonal fare at our 2007-08 Zagat rated 26
"Exceptional to Perfection"

This historic Victorian Jersey Shore inn is open nightly for dinner during the summer season, and Thursday through Sunday from Fall to Spring. We also host memorable private parties and weddings in this most romantic of settings.

Prime Parking: Tesla and EV charging stations available for guests upon request.

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John

Dined 6 days ago

We have lived in the area for over 35 years and have never been to the restaurant but have heard great things about it. The decor was lovely and the food was outstanding. It was a pre fixe priced for three courses. While the restaurant is a bit pricey, the food was exceptional. A great Easter dinner!!

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Flourless Valrhona Chocolate Cake

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Grilled Pork Chop

Caffe Buon Gusto - Hoboken

4.8

4.8 (41)

$30 and under

Italian

Jersey City

About the restaurant

Eager to please, the kitchen uses high-quality ingredients for its mix-and-match philosophy. Patrons can choose their meats, their pastas (dried or, for a slight surcharge, the restaurant's own homemade), and their sauces (from a simple marinara to a more complex carbonara) as they create their own dishes. For dessert, you can't go wrong with a cappuccino or a chocolate tartufo all served up with a smile.

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NancyVIP

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Service was very attentive and the food was excellent!

HAVEN Riverfront Restaurant and Bar

4.7

4.7 (4109)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Edgewater

About the restaurant

FOR TABLES OVER 6 PEOPLE OR ANY UNAVAILABLE TIMES PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE AT 201-943-1900.

Rated "Very Good" by the NY Times, located on the banks of the Hudson River in Edgewater, with a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline, HAVEN offers New Modern American cuisine to be savored in it's relaxing lounge, bar, dining room or outdoor terrace. Serving lunch, brunch and dinner. HAVEN offers a Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm and a brunch prix fixe Sat-Sun 11am-3pm which includes one brunch entree and two mimosa's, two bellini's or two bloody mary's.

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Edward

Dined 5 days ago

Incredible. Wonderful experience, I will return soon

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LENNYS LOBSTER PASTA

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CHAR GRILLED BRANZINO

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PRIME CUT FILET MIGNON 10oz

The Hutton Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (392)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Jersey City

About the restaurant

Jersey City Heights newest restaurant & bar!

The Hutton is a neighborhood restaurant, bar and wine bar located on Hutton Street between Sanford Place and JFK Boulevard (On the corner of Hutton Street and Sanford Place)in the Heights of Jersey City. We aim to provide a comfortable local pub where you can not only have a pint or glass of wine, but also enjoy great food in a warm, casual setting. We also have a fantastic outdoor patio for spring and summertime with our excellent signature frozen drinks!

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Esther

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Couldn’t believe how amazing the food was here. I’ve lived by this place for years before it was turned into what it is today and was blown away. I came here in the middle of the week for dinner with by best friend and had the: Appetizer: - Guacamole dip with plantain chips - cauliflower (can’t remember the sauce) Entres: - Skirt steak with mash potstoes and chives - Fish tacos Dessert: - powdered donuts - chocolate brownie (…yea we pigged out LOL) …. OMG WOW! WOW!! Is all we could say. Must try and we will be back.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Paramus

4.7

4.7 (1055)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Rochelle Park

About the restaurant

Open for Business: Dine-in, takeout & delivery available.

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Paramus, NJ serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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Nijmeh

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Emily was an excellent waitress—kind, attentive, and clearly very skilled at her job. Her service was outstanding and made the experience enjoyable. Overall, everything was quite good. The Tomahawk for two had great flavor, though it was a bit fatty in several areas. As a thoughtful touch, Emily even offered me a dessert to go, which I really appreciated. As for the sides, the mashed potatoes could have been better—they didn’t seem freshly made—and the mac & cheese could’ve used a bit more attention to bring out its full potential.

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Ribeye

Union Park

4.5

4.5 (4051)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cape May

About the restaurant

Across from the ocean, this elegant dining room serves classic American food with a special touch. Union Park Dining Room received New Jersey Monthly Magazine 2005 thru 2018 Critics Choice Award as one of the best restaurants in New Jersey. Working his magic behind the scenes, chef John Schatz has overseen the kitchens of some sophisticated eateries in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, including the former Maureen's in Cape May. The large, spacious dining rooms with their fireplaces, cherry & mahogany furniture & antique fixtures are romance personified. Settle in for a memorable meal. Open Table Diner's Choice Award 2010-2020
Private dining rooms available from 8 to 80 guests.
Banquet Facilities: Located in the historic Hotel Macomber, union park dining room is available for both casual & elegant parties, receptions, special occasion dinners or complete weddings. Our facility can host groups up to 130 people, depending on the type of reception you des

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Jay

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

The food was excellent, very well considered menu. Service was respectful, our dinner was timely and we were not rushed along. Excellent appetizers.

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4.5

4.5 (1525)

$31 to $50

American

Long Branch

About the restaurant

Waterfront restaurant serving steaks, seafood, raw bar, pizza & pasta. Located on the Shrewsbury River in the Channel Club Marina. For parties of 5 of more please call to check availability at (732)-870-8999.

Sunday brunch will be coming soon!
Happy hour is available Monday- Thursday 12pm-6pm bar and high top tables.
Saturday 12pm-4pm and All day Sunday!

Please note outdoor seating is limited and on weekends we do not take outdoor reservations, it is walk-in only. Outdoor dining cannot accommodate party sizes larger than 8. Reservations are for indoor dining ONLY.

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Danielle

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Spectacular. Happy Hour oysters for $1.25, great sushi, beautifully grilled salmon. Just perfect!

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Luciano's Ristorante & Lounge/Rahway, NJ

4.4

4.4 (621)

$31 to $50

Italian

Rahway

About the restaurant

Our chef has been delighting guest palates for the past 20 years with his outstanding culinary talents. The distinctive architectural interior is complimented with a new traditional cuisine which makes Luciano’s the perfect place for an extraordinary time. Our impressive fireplaces and our relaxing lounge will allow you to enjoy the tantalizing food complimented by our world class wine list. Whether you are enjoying an evening out or celebrating a special event in one of our two impressive dining rooms, you can be assured of an extraordinary experience. Our Private dining rooms are able to accommodate corporate events for business meetings with accessibility to Wi-Fi or if you are looking to plan an engagement party or surprise birthday party we are there for you. Our event coordinator will go through every detail of your special event to exceed your expectations.

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Mary

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Celebrated my birthday at Luciano’s and everything was great from beginning to end. The manager accommodated my request to sit next to the fireplace and made my birthday special by writing happy birthday ( in chocolate) on the dessert plate. The drinks were delicious and the food was really good. My family and friends loved it too.

Simpson Restaurant - Atlantic City

3.9

3.9 (76)

$31 to $50

Caribbean

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

Come See Celebrity Chef Wenford Simpson in His New Location! A Huge Sports Bar with an Excellent Private Dining Room! Also Equipped With an Indoor Area with Stunning Views of the Atlantic City Beach! Bringing Tasty Caribbean Flare to New Jersey from Brooklyn, New York! Come In to Try Our Famous Oxtail, Jerk Chicken, Cod Fish Fritters, and the Best Rasta Pasta!

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Bianca

Dined 1 day ago

The service was slow but the food was delicious. There is a long walk to the restaurant

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