24 Best American Restaurants near Califon

“I recently visited BEX in Califon , NJ while out on a group bicycle ride and it was a great experience. This coffee stop is cozy and inviting, and the staff is friendly and very welcoming - especially important for cyclists. The coffee and treats were varied & delicious. I would highly recommend this coffee shop to anyone but specially cyclists , looking for a great cup of coffee & a treat.Enjoy !“

“Food: my food was great with one exception, the bun! Was it stale? It might have been unless the bun textures have changed since I last consumed it not too long ago! Service: it is very friendly and welcoming. They are attentive as well. Value: it was reasonable. If you are getting drinks you may end up paying more than $50 per person for dinner. Parking: this is an old bank so ample parking around it. Notables: the old vault is not a dining room, you can probably reserve it for special occasions. There was also an unidentified smell in the restaurant. It was not pleasant to me but my wife did not seem to notice.“

“Love this place! It is BYOB or you can order a bottle of wine. They do not serve by the glass or have any other alcohol. They have a chefs tasting menu in addition to the 3 or 5 course meal. You may have to ask for it, but it's worth it! Food is always phenomenal.“

“We were there for a Birthday party on the lower level. The staff did a better than expected job. The bar service was fast even though there was only one bartender. The food was buffet style and very good. I don't know the history of this building, but it looks like it may be an old pub style structure from many years ago. It is well kept. If we didn't live an hour and a half away, we would visit more often.“

“The staff are all kind, helpful, accommodating, and genuinely there to make your evening perfect. Chris the hostess was wonderful, as well as the many servers who all willingly supported Gary, the owner, to provide the best service and culinary experience possible for his dinner guests. The menu is one of the best we have seen in the area with many international dishes, some with the labor intensive Indian nuances, and others just with downright phenomenal flavors. Although they have lots of standard fare for the UNadventurous eater, I would suggest you reach past your comfort zone and try some of the appetizers that jump out as potential winners...like the tuna tartare that with just a splash of Japanese Rice wine vinegar would be one of the best I have ever had, as well as the grilled Tandoori shrimp that is marinated in yogurt, ginger, cloves nutmeg, and dried mango; the grilled lamp chops that come with three perfectly grilled meaty garlicky chops that come with mango chutney, and the Haryali chicken Tikka- three huge plump boneless breast of chicken slices that are marinated in mint, yogurt, roasted cloves, green cardamom and star anise, and served with their famous tiger sauce and salsa. We also shared another marinated shredded beef dish special that had three beef croquette-shaped mounds that had such a umami of flavors I can't even replicate it in this review, but we thought it was just great. I would be remiss if I did not mention the creamy, silky crème brûlée that we enjoyed with a glass of Prosecco; a perfect encore to the phenomenal culinary treat we had just experienced with the appetizer medley. Sharing many apps is more fun we think, than committing to one big entree, so we suggest that you dash over to the Pittstown Inn TONIGHT, and tell them Debbie and Gene sent you....ask to meet Gary, the owner, who elegantly floats from table to table, touching each to greet them and to check later on as well to see if everything was to their liking. A true host from days gone by, this owner is the real deal whose passion for the hospitality business emulates from his constant smile from the joy he is getting from making his guests happy. You see that what fuels this man to keep opening his doors from year to year, despite the many hardships and setbacks life has dealt us all over and over, is his love for you, his loyal customer. He is a rare find, so I suggest you go and treat yourself to the real deal in dining. You will not be disappointed, and be sure to ask to meet Gary. He will make your visit complete. Kudos the phenomenal chefs I met as well, for their expertise and genuine ingenuity in designing a menu to please everyone. Can you tell we LOVE this place??????????“

“Ok, I’ll skip the ‘hidden gem’ cliche (but it really is special and not on the MSR). Classic country cafe feel from help yourself coffee genuinely friendly wait-staff. Fast service on top of good simple fare and at acceptable pricing.Try it, it may become a weekly habit.“

“Fantastic home cooking, relaxing environment, friendly staff, ...quite simply a happy place to be!“

“From the moment we stepped into the Ryland Inn we knew it was a perfect and special venue for my daughter and her fiancé wedding in September. They said yes right after visiting the wonderful and spacious venue .The venue’s stunning architecture and picturesque surroundings will provide the ideal backdrop for their special day.The wedding coordinator Daniella was exceptional; she was very attentive, professional, and went above and beyond with the details of the wedding day to ensure everything will run smoothly on their day.The amenities and facilities looks top-notch. The venue is offering range of options to suit our needs, and we are looking forward the the weekend wedding in September.Overall, my daughter and fiancé couldn’t have asked for a better venue for their wedding. We are looking forward to a magical and unforgettable wedding in September ❤️“

“I can't believe Kitchen has been opened for 2 years and last night was my FIRST TIME there! What an awesome experience; surely I will be making up for lost time... loved my favorite drink on the menu (Aperol Spritz) with a lovely splash of Chambord for starters. Menu was simple, but creative. The pretzel was sumptuously buttery, the wings juicy w/4 different sauces, the shishito peppers perfection! Loved my hot honey chicken sandwich and the fries were addictive. And yes, what the reviews say about Jessica were spot on! Playful, knowledgeable, not over-bearing... 5+☆'s. Can't wait to go back!“

“Love the variety on the menu- Food is terrific- Waitstaff is professional and timely- restaurant is clean, well-lit and airy.“

“This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to and I’ve been to many. I could write about the details of the food, etc, but trust me on this, you won’t have a better experience anywhere else.For the record, I had the jambalaya and we had Sam as our server and both were outstanding.“

“Great menu and beer selection the wings were outstanding definitely gonna come back“

“Had not been to a diner in over 20 years. Staff was friendly and eager to please. The food was really good and plentiful, I started with the chicken queseda, and actually had to make that the entire meal; u wasn't sure if I was hoping you going to finish it.I did have to request some extra salsa, but the server was right on top of it. Very good value as well.“

“The worst part of moving away from somewhere, is losing out on your favorite restaurants. Every time I get a chance I come and pick up an order of buffalo chicken fingers because the sauce is so good, and I’m never disappointed. Always a great experience here!“

“It was packed last night and we had to wait for our table however they did a great thing by offering us a round of drinks while we waited. They were also out of some wines and offered us reasonable alternatives. Food was very good. Thanks for handling the situation so well.“

“Amazing first time and I highly recommend the cape may wrap !!! And my Junebug loved her cheese fries lol says best she’s ever had ;)“

“Food, Guinness, and service was great as always!!“

“Amazing! We had a private event today and Pete was awesome! the food was great! highly recommend!“

“My wife and I love Finnagels! We love the staff (especially the waitress Jeanette...she's the absolute best!), the food is good and the beer is cold! Perfect Place to go hang out, relax and watch the game! Do yourself a favor and go!!! We will be lifelong customers!“

“The burgers were ok,nothing special being I'm a butcher.The service was superb!!It's a nice place for date night with your wife or girlfriend,it's laid back!One thing that bothers me when we go out is everything still over priced!!This inflation is out of control, this dinner should have cost about $45.00 including TIP.They say things are getting better, where I ask??Things were so much better beforeParking: leaving the pub is a bit difficult pulling out onto traffic!“

“I am from the west coast and was visiting family that live in the area. Went to check out this bagel place and was blown away. Friendly and helpful staff members, we got our order within 5min of placing it. I ordered a blueberry bagel with jalapeño cream cheese, sausage, egg, and cheese. It was so good, love to have a fresh bagel. Would love to be back again soon.“

“Loved the meal and environmentUnfortunately my meal was cut short when someone walked in with latex balloons.I am severely allergic to latex and had to vacate immediately. Left half meal andbucket beverage on the table.Please encourage patrons to celebrate with mylar balloons. I am not the only individual with a latex allergy.Thank you“

“Went with 4 people - not too many 4-tops. I’m guessing it’s mostly 1-2 tops on purpose. Short wait for a table but VERY much worth it. Food was delicious. I had a basic Bacon & Cheese but my friend had the breakfast tacos and said they were also delicious :)“

“Great place good people. Only giving it four stars for the one wicked witch bartender that works there. Most of the bartenders are great however, Sasha, the other one that looks shockingly like a man is a disgrace to bartenders nationwide. Love everyone else though and the darts are fun to play with.“