Restaurants near Highlands

“Great food, great vibe, fun location! What more is there?”

“Had Mother's Day Brunch/Dinner Today, as in the past Visits the Food was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 🔥🔥 Its always Great to see & chat with Jason the Owner. I would Recommend Dining @ One Willow always. Never Disappoints😋😋”

“If I could give 10 stars I would! I just had my daughter’s baptism lunch at Fresh and along with every single guest we had I could not be more happy with the food, service,hospitality and accommodations! The food was delicious! So fresh and made with passion. The chef knows what he’s doing. The 2 men that hosted for us were beyond professional, patient and friendly to us and our guests. Every step of the way from planning to finish they were amazing! After we got home I had so many people reaching out to me about how good this place is and how they will definitely be returning for dinner in the near future. Thank you all so much for helping make this day stress free and most importantly SPECIAL!”

“Thank you for such a wonderful evening! We couldn’t have chosen a better place for Kelsey and Michael’s rehearsal dinner. Service was excellent, staff was so welcoming and accommodating ❤️ All of the food was delicious with beautiful presentation. Thanks so much!”

“I can't say enough good things about this place, obviously a waterfront beach bar has an amazing view and cool atmosphere, they're constantly hosting events, live music, which attracts a great crowd as well. And by the way, in my opinion as far as bar food goes they're top tier. Not just burgers and chicken fingers but kabobs and short ribs and things you typically see as bar food. Awesome bar food, get a spot on a couch in front of a fire pit next to the water with live music... hard to beat that”

“We ate here today. It was our first time. We loved the food and the atmosphere. It has an interesting history. Definitely worth the drive.”

“The nicest little bar I’ve ever been in…..you can feel the love…..and I’m a black guy in a %99 white area

I’m impressed with your hospitality…good job”

“we had a great time and recommend trying their ice cream”

“Andy’s is a hidden gem in the highlands! 80s basement vibes inside. No frills- beers and shots, jukebox. Dennis (one of the owners) was great to chat with. I can’t wait to go back!”

“The Sandbox in Highlands is such a fun shore spot. You’ve got food trucks, cocktails, live music, and a beach view all in one place. We loved being able to hang out by the water with a drink while listening to live music. It’s also dog-friendly, which makes it even better for a day out with your pup. Definitely the perfect place to spend a summer day.

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“LOVE! Farmacie has been our go to place since it opened in Highlands. Although we miss the original location, still has all the vibe! Love the outdoor seating and friendly staff. Great coffee and food, dog friendly!”

“The food is fantastic! I especially love the fried pickles. The nachos were great and the burgers were delicious. I had the pleasure of attending an open mic night and catching live music on another night, which made for a great place to hang out.
However, the pours in mixed drinks are inconsistent. I got the rum bucket one night, got pleasantly drunk off of just one, got the same thing the next time I got there and barely felt tipsy off of two of them :/ I had the same experience another time with a different cocktail--one of them I could taste the alcohol and I liked it, I ordered the same one again and it had very little alcohol in it.”

“We had delivery last night. I haven’t had Chinese food in years because I have never liked it. It was so delicious I woke up to right a review because I’m still thinking about how good it was!”

“Go there every time we are at sandy hook great food snd service”

“Always a Good time and Great food Epic scenery”

“Laid back restaurant near the water. Food was great, not your typical restaurant food, a different spin on some items. First time there but will definitely return.”

“Best Mexican...hands down..we come up from Wall all the time. nice happy hour too!”

“Great place. A diamond in the rough for sure. Casual and relaxing.”

“Great mussels! Dog friendly outdoor seating. Great location on the water.”

“The fresh ingredients, the unique flavors, the spice-level made-to-order and the hospitality make this one of New Jersey's best restaurants!”

“Super delicious Italian cuisine, excellent dessert menu, super ambiance, free parking and to top it all off; you can stroll the boardwalk to enjoy the cool sea breeze of the Atlantic Ocean.”

“My family wanted indian after apple picking and we couldn’t find a place until I looked up Indian and found them. It said 5 stars and the ratings were not wrong. This restaurant was absolutely amazing. The food was excellent and there were so many choices. All of the food was worth it. I’ve been to many Indian restaurants and this place is in my top 3. The owner is such an amazing, hardworking, and sweet woman. She told us her story about for 20 years she’s wanted to have a restaurant yet she took the time to support and take care of her kids. It was heartwarming. She also told us a story of a father and a daughter who were starving and came to the door after close hoping they didn’t close yet. The chefs left, but she didn’t want them hungry. She still let them in and she cooked dinner for them and didn’t let them pay. It was for free. She expresses how being able to give food is a blessing and the biggest reward is being able to give food for people in need and feeding the people. She deserves this restaurant. Not only is she an amazing woman, but the bigger plus is the food is absolutely amazing. The naan, aloo papri chaat, chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh, lamb tikka masala, paneer tikka masala. All of it was amazing and so flavorful. For the spice levels my brother and I got medium and my parents got medium plus and the spice levels were perfect.”

“I’ve been about 5 times so far and LOVE Emelio’s! The food is fresh and delicious and the portions generous. Even their simple side salad is something special - delicious, light dressing. And the service is great, which is hard to come by these days. It’s clearly a family-run place where Everyone cares about the quality. Also impeccably clean!”

“Wonderful, friendly owners! Coffee is delicious and the greek baked goods/desserts are fantastic! Bonus... you can hone your greek language skills 🩵”

“I haven't been inside in quite awhile, but I've had the food recently, & it was just as great as I remembered it!”

“I was there last night for the first time. The atmosphere was very relaxing and spotlessly clean. The staff is extremely friendly and very helpful. The food was excellent and very nice size portions. I will be putting this on my go to restaurant list.”

“We were searching for delicious Indian cuisine and we found it at Tandoor India Restaurant. The chicken biryani was delicious delicious and large portion filled with plenty of protein. The samosas or large and hot and very tasty. I had the chicken korma delicious and savory. As you know we had to take a doggy bag because we were unable to finish our meal. The atmosphere was very friendly and another couple who was seated next to our table would not stop talking about how delicious the food was.
Thank you for making our Asbury Park experience a memorable one.”

“The perfect evening ! Food, service and atmosphere were all spot on! Chef Dimas Montalvo III your a true talent !”

“We are never disappointed! Look forward to the seasonal flavor text messages.”

“Today we decided to try this hidden gem today. The burgers, fries and onion rings are delicious! Everything is perfectly seasoned. This place is a must try! You won’t be disappointed!”