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Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Kenilworth

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A photo of Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(917)
££££
• Contemporary American • Cranford
Booked 13 times today
I live locally and decided to try what in what now I call a local gem. We really enjoyed our meal at Garlic Rose! Food was really well prepared and tasty , service was great and place was quiet despite a party at the next table and pricing was as good value for the neighborhood. It is a very welcoming place. I ordered from the price fix menu (surprising number of choices) and my partner had a Chicken dish- She and I we both enjoyed the food and great attentive service. (the other reviews on open table are true!) Most importantly - We will return!
A photo of Fraunces Tavern restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3800)
££££
• Contemporary American • Financial District
Booked 98 times today
It’s my new favorite place to go in NYC. I’ll be back. Everything was special about our dinner.
A photo of MoonShine - Modern Supper Club restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1338)
££££
• Contemporary American • Millburn
Booked 1 time today
Moonshine is my go to for brunch. It's been favorite for over 5 years. Victor and the staff are very warm and welcoming. The menu has a good variety of drink and food options. They keep it lively with good music as well as keeping the sports fan happy with TVs showing your favorites. Hoping for their continued success.
A photo of The Westfield by Casa del Rey restaurant
4.3
Awesome(95)
££££
• Contemporary American • Roselle Park
Booked 3 times today
Food was literally amazing! Started with the shrimp in garlic appetizer, along with the fried calamari! Amazing! Then adapted the salmon in cream sauce and made it shrimp in cream sauce with mashed potatoes, sun dried tomatoes and spinach! So good! The dessert didn't taste homemade, but we could look past that!
A photo of MADISON WINE & TAP restaurant
4.5
Awesome(226)
££££
• Contemporary American • Madison
Booked 12 times today
Food was fantastic! Great service burger high quality meat and cooked perfectly rare!! Only complaint very noisy but will def go back overall 5 stars
A photo of Paragon Gastropub restaurant
4.2
Awesome(770)
££££
• Contemporary American • Clark
Booked 29 times today
What a nice night celebrating our boss’s birthday. Weather was great ,which made it nice to be outside. The service was amazing, very attentive. Felt like the waitstaff truly wants everyone to feel appreciated and a valued customer. Co -owner , Chef Eric came out to introduce himself and make sure everything was going well and enjoying our meals . What a great vibe ! Definitely plan to comeback soon with my husband!
A photo of Delmonico's restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(382)
££££
• Contemporary American • Financial District
Booked 16 times today
Excellent at all times visited. Congratulations to all!
A photo of Halcyon Brasserie restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2090)
££££
• Contemporary American • Montclair
Booked 42 times today
Food and service were excellent. Only complaint was the table we were sat at was on a slope in the outdoor dining area and was a folding table with one bar along the bottom of the table so was difficult to sit at. Otherwise we would have given all outstanding marks. We will be back and hopefully can get a better table.
A photo of Stone House - Landmark Tavern restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3008)
££££
• Contemporary American • Warren
Booked 30 times today
Sat outside, great atmosphere. Great music. Food and service were good.
A photo of McLoone's Boathouse restaurant
4.0
Excellent(3933)
££££
• Contemporary American • West Orange
Booked 49 times today
Nice big place, food was fantastic, waiter was great although he disappeared and we had to ask for him but other than that entire experience was fantastic

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  • Melissa
    New York City •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a wonderful dining experience! The food was delicious, the ambiance was beautiful, and the service was excellent. The wait staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcomed throughout the meal. Everything came together to make for a lovely evening, and we would definitely return!
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    Violette's - Woodbridge$$$$• Contemporary American• Woodbridge
    4.6
  • RobertGold
    New York City •39 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    I live locally and decided to try what in what now I call a local gem. We really enjoyed our meal at Garlic Rose! Food was really well prepared and tasty , service was great and place was quiet despite a party at the next table and pricing was as good value for the neighborhood. It is a very welcoming place. I ordered from the price fix menu (surprising number of choices) and my partner had a Chicken dish- She and I we both enjoyed the food and great attentive service. (the other reviews on open table are true!) Most importantly - We will return!
    More info
    Garlic Rose Bistro - Cranford$$$$• Contemporary Italian• Cranford
    4.9
  • Patricia
    Surrey •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Nice big place, food was fantastic, waiter was great although he disappeared and we had to ask for him but other than that entire experience was fantastic
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    McLoone's Boathouse$$$$• American• West Orange
    4
  • Jaqualin
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 6 Sept 2026
    Moonshine is my go to for brunch. It's been favorite for over 5 years. Victor and the staff are very warm and welcoming. The menu has a good variety of drink and food options. They keep it lively with good music as well as keeping the sports fan happy with TVs showing your favorites. Hoping for their continued success.
    More info
    MoonShine - Modern Supper Club$$$$• Contemporary American• Millburn
    4.5
  • Shanelle
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Jun 2026
    Food was literally amazing! Started with the shrimp in garlic appetizer, along with the fried calamari! Amazing! Then adapted the salmon in cream sauce and made it shrimp in cream sauce with mashed potatoes, sun dried tomatoes and spinach! So good! The dessert didn't taste homemade, but we could look past that!
    More info
    The Westfield by Casa del Rey$$$$• Contemporary American• Roselle Park
    4.3

Discover best Contemporary American restaurants in Kenilworth

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