Great food, service and ambience, and scenery, distant from our home, but definitely worth it

What an incredible experience on a stunning property. The food was fresh, flavorful, and innovative. Not to mention the service was impeccable. Celebrated my 40th birthday here, and I'm so glad I opted to not go to a generic restaurant in New York City. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the views of rolling hills and vast greenery was very refreshing. Looking forward to coming here in the summer. read more

Went in expecting an elevated farm-to-table experience for a special occasion and left underwhelmed for the price point. The vibe itself is confused. The restaurant seems to want to be upscale and elevated, but it's simultaneously overrun with strollers, small children, and even a dog roaming around. At a $340 meal, I don't expect a scene that feels more fast-casual than fine dining. Unfortunately the food didn't make up for it. Dishes felt one-note, leaning too hard on acid and heat without much depth. The peaches were underripe and flavorless despite it being peak season, and the endive was undercooked. For a restaurant built around a farm-to-table, seasonal promise, it felt strangely disconnected from the season. Small thing, but $10 valet at this price point should just be complimentary. If you're considering this spot for a celebration or special occasion, I'd look elsewhere. It's not bad, but it doesn't deliver on what it promises to be. read more

Ninety Acres is one of those restaurants that you go to impress business clients or someone who is easily impressed by expensive menus. Before even getting into the restaurant, you pay $20 for valet (or self-park for free). Once inside, the ambiance is pretentiously fancy. The food is generally good, nothing spectacular, and priced to match the pretentious ambiance. Most of the dishes contained a puréed food of some kind to be pretentiously fancy. Why so many purées? What's wrong with whole vegetables? Your customers are not babies. Dishes that I would probably order again if I return: * Bluefin tuna crudo with avocado purée * Coffee-rubbed Berkshire pork chop with sweet potato purée * Duck with Brussel sprouts, mushrooms, and cauliflower purée * Roasted carrots with sumac Dishes that were fine but not memorable (1 star off): * Brioche rolls with carrot butter: could not taste any carrot flavor in carrot butter; a good plain butter would have sufficed; it also came with a side of smoked salmon roe which I thought was pretentious and unnecessary * New England scallops with carrot and coriander purée, spring pea and mint pesto, and mushroom crumble: the mushroom crumble was good, but the scallops were over-salted * Pan-seared salmon, sunchoke, spring herb purée, salsify, corn, and pommes purée: TWO purées...yay... * Cavatelli with lamb ragu: ragu is basically a tomato purée * Roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash For dessert, our waiter recommended the butterscotch pretzel sundae, which has been on their menu for years. The blondie bites, salted caramel, hot fudge, and salted caramel ice cream did sound good. Too bad they forgot to bring it out for us (1 star off), so we never tried it. read more

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From a vegetarian point of view places as fancy as this sometimes lack options - this is NOT true of Ninety Acres. The veggie options were delectable!!! Every item had a wonder fresh, flavor that keeps your palette entertained and guessing as all the ingredients. I truly had a wonderful experience dining here! Ambiance, the drive up into the seclusion of the park and the attentive staff all make this dinner a magical experience. Next time I hope to try the brunch menu! I highly recommend this place as a gem in this area. read more

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My dining experience at Ninety Acres was NEXT level. I'm so happy that we came here to celebrate our anniversary. Vibes, food and service are absolutely impeccable. The Natirar estate is breathtaking and we felt like we were dining in the French countryside. Food is farm to table - it's literally grown onsite at the estate farm. Every bite was better than the last. We started with lemon poppyseed crab agnoletti - the sauce was rich and tangy and came with so much crabmeat. Octopus was tender and out of this world. My salmon was cooked perfectly and I loved how crispy the skin was. Filet was perfection and the fresh corn and pea puree was the perfect accompaniment. Dessert is a must. I'll dream about that cappuccino gelato forever. Service is exceptional - they made us feel like royalty. We were even treated to a champagne toast and mini cheesecakes for our anniversary. Really and truly it does not get better than this. For a special occasion dinner I could not recommend Ninety Acres more highly. read more

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Meh - Not bad but not memorable either. You know when you have a meal and you immediately can't remember what you had? You didn't hate it but also you have nothing good to say about it? This was it. The appetizers, entrees and desserts were all meh. We have had better pork belly and burratas in much smaller and less luxurious restaurants. For a farm to table restaurants some choices were questionable (blood orange, yuzu in new jersey, spring peas and asparagus in the summer). The space is beautiful and inviting but that's about the only thing that is inviting. Servers and hostesses were a bit cold and standoffish. read more

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Our first visit to this restaurant and have to say I had very mixed feelings! The place is gorgeous but why in the world do they need to charge $10.00 plus tip to valet park the car!! The food was delicious but overpriced!! The service at the bar was great but the air conditioning is not efficient in that area!! The service at our table for dinner was lacking!! Very nice server but it shouldn't take 25 minutes to get your drinks and have to finally ask another server to get them!!! read more

This review is a bit old but I had to express how wonderful my experience was. We were able to get a last minute reservation which was about 9pm I think. It was dark so we couldn't see the land, which I am sure is beautiful. We pulled up, gorgeous building. They took our car. We walked in. Someone took our coats, someone took our names, someone took our orders, someone brought our food and drinks, someone took our dirty dishes. There were many different people for different roles. Which was kind of nice. I feel it made everyone more comfortable and focused on their roles. Inside was very warm and inviting and kind of sexy. Great for date night, very intimate. My cocktail was amazing. The menus change so I cannot even look up what it was but I think the point is that it was delicious! For appetizers we ordered an heirloom tomato salad. It was very delicious! So fresh! We also had to get the wagyu, melted in our mouths. We didn't want that dish to end. I saw pork chop on the dish and I had to get it. I was sooooo in love. Even my date wanted more. My date got the rabbit which was also tasty but shifted my taste buds so I only had one bite. Every dish was a lovely experience. I definitely recommend going with someone who appreciates food and flavors. read more

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Was here for a wedding 10/10 service all the staff was amazing and very attentive to all the guests. The staff took care of my food allergies and made sure I was safe during the night very appreciated. read more

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The restaurant and it's grounds are beautiful. It is definitely worth checking out even if you just go for some cocktails which are delicious (we tried Gimlet, Negroni and Plum & Proper). It is warm and inviting, upscale and sophisticated. Service is top notch, with all staff being attentive and polite. Food presentation was visually stunning for most dishes. With that said, I have to honestly say not all dishes were up to par. We started of with Charred Carrot & Beet Tartare which was amazing. We loved the presentation and taste. Next was Lemon Ricotta Agnolotti, didn't disappoint either. New England Scallops were good but for 2 pieces not worth the price. Last appetizer was Bluefin Tuna Crudo which was our least favorite and bit disappointing. For main entree we had Pork chop that was very tasty. Rare Prime Rib Stake, juicy and delicious. Fish filet was next. Last dish was Cauliflower. Seasoning on it was tasty but it was overcooked, falling apart and not visually appetizing. We ended the evening with 3 desserts. Mini Pavlova, not impressed at all with this one. Mixed sorbet was fine. Last was Sunday, even though was good it was very rich an overwhelming, we were not able to finish it read more

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I'm honestly so shocked that this doesn't have five stars. This is probably been the best restaurant I've been to all year. It has an amazing ambience great flavor profile very fresh ingredients and a great staff. I have been telling everyone I know in the area to try this place out. I don't think it's for everyone, especially because it's not a casual dining place. It is almost like a hotel or country club that also has a restaurant attached to it. So it has those long windy roads, the offset parking lot and the Moody ambience. I particularly really like these aspects of it, but I understand that for some people this made the experience less enjoyable. But I did my research and this place came highly recommended and I completely understand why read more

This place is in a league of its own. From the drive up the hill, the approach to the building, the ambience, the food, the service. All stellar We got the prix fix menu. I recommend this. You get a larger variety of food and the portions are generous. Really a class act. Look forward to going back soon. read more

The food is good, but a little bit overpriced. Loved the lighting and interior decor, and the outside of the building is beautiful. read more

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Beautiful space. Attentive and kind staff. My cucumber cocktail was delicious. The pork belly app was cooked to perfection. I absolutely loved my poached lobster pasta. The kids menu was incredible - 3 generous courses and instead of crayons they gave wix sticks, which was so unique! Would absolutely come back again. read more

Not to be missed! Exceptional food at fair prices. Great ambiance but a little noisy in the main dining room. I prefer a table in the bar area! Also extremely attractive private dining rooms for groups and a cooking school! Farm to table too! read more

What happened? After celebrating many occasions at Ninety Acres, I left last night's birthday dinner disappointed and confused. Each course was thrown together and lacked the signature refinement. For starters, I had the agnolotti with crab. The crab was lost in a thick butternut sauce which was plopped on top of the agnolotti. For main, I ordered the scallop dish. Again, all the elements were plopped on the plate. Plus, the sauce was excessively salty which is a notable assessment since I like salt. For dessert, I ordered the tried and true sundae. However, the presentation changed to a deep sundae glass. Like the rest of the meal, it felt premade and lazy. While the setting remains stunning, the food does not come close to justifying the cost. read more

Ninety Acres - New American Near Me - Peapack, New Jersey

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Overall, it was a really nice restaurant. The food was high quality, we ordered the steak and halibut and the wagyu app. Service was exceptional, they went out of their way to send a dessert as well as two champagne glasses because they knew we were there to celebrate our anniversary. Property is gorgeous, and there is a nice garden area in the back. read more

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Third time at 90 Acres in last year for me and it will be my last. Mediocre food across the board at best. Inattentive service. And now $10 charge for valet parking. When you are charging $30 for appetizers don't stick customers with an additional charge to park the car. So many better options in the area read more

Went Wednesday and Thursday night, and both times were excellent. Kevin and Issa did a great job. For app, go for the pork belly. Entree try the duck. And the pecan cheesecake. The new manager (Karam?) I thought he came from a NYC Michelin restaurant he showed great hospitality read more

The service was great. And I liked the lemon meringue pie. Food was not good, especially the scallops.

We have been here multiple times. Great location, outstanding wine list, good cocktails, and high prices. Ultimately it has been worth it even for high prices, especially for special events. We booked late and seating we were given was clearly a squeeze in. Not ideal, but we made it work. Tonight was the first night in all of our visits (probably 8 to 10 in total) the food was not at the standard it should be. Tuna, salmon and Halibut were all substandard in terms of how they were cooked or the dish in total. Octopus was the only thing 4 (not 5) star"ish" I hope this was an off night, or the main chef was on holiday or something. For 2 people at $300+ for the evening we left disappointed. If we hadn't been here before I would probably never come back. read more

Service was just ok Food was not great Price was high Charge for parking Bathroom doesn't have towels read more

We started out with cocktails in the cozy outdoor lounge around an inviting fire pit. The evening was a little cool so it was the perfect ambiance. We decided to eat outside as the music and vibe put us in the mood. Our waiter, Sam was extremely attentive, very knowledgeable about the menu and right on his game. The food was delicious. Very creative, fresh and beautifully presented. From the halibut and red snapper to the salmon and pork chop, it was all delicious. And our starters/sides which included lemon agnollati, crispy potatoes and garlic scapes were perfect accompaniments. Desserts topped off the meal with definite crowd pleasers. All in all a terrific celebratory evening! read more

I genuinely CANNOT believe this place has anything below 5 stars??How?! Ninety Acres was fabulous.. 10/10 recommend! The service was superb (Andres was absolutely amazing!), the food was delicious (every dish was a hit- I'd order it all again), and the vibe was great. The garlic scapes and crispy potatoes are a must try, and the blue fin crudo appetizer, chicken entree, and lobster/squid ink pasta dish were all really delicious. The pretzel sundae was also easily a dessert I'd order on repeat. We've only been In the area for a few months but we've tried quite a few spots and this was easily our favorite dining experience so far. read more

Had been looking forward to attending Ninety Acres for ages, and waited for an appropriate special occasion, we love Natirar Park and have watched the new hotel being built next to Ninety Acres for a while. In a word we were both underwhelmed. We've taken a few days to think about how we want to phrase this review. Let's start with the good; valet service, prompt and courteous/attentive staff. The bar area can become crowded with people eating... so they assigned an overflow room. Smart and helps to maintain the ambiance. Beet salad was excellent. The decor carries the styling of an airport hotel. Perhaps it's different in daytime but we'd really expected more to be made of the spectacular park and location of the building. Tables are quite close together, making it a challenge to have a private conversation or be overwhelmed by noise. Cocktails are ok but nothing to write home about. Still and sparkling water are complementary, a nice touch. Bread is not and while I'm not planning to nitpick pricing - $14 for four pieces of bread starts the decent into madness. At $150 a head, including two drinks each, a shared salad, shared side of green and two mains - no dessert - you'd expect Manhattan quality along with its pricing. Sadly it just isn't there. The mains were both over salted, and while the chicken had good color and flavor, over powered by salt. The pork was chewy, over salted and not appetizing. Note: if servers have to smoke, I'd recommend using mints or breath freshener afterwards. We'd possibly return for drinks but having canvassed a number of people who have also eaten at Ninety Acres, to make sure it wasn't just an off night, the conclusion is similar. There are better options at better prices and higher quality in Bernardsville, Peapack, Far Hills, Basking Ridge etc. read more

The experience at ninety acres was truly amazing. To start off the staff were so nice and welcoming and the service was incredible! They were all so attentive and friendly. Secondly, the ambiance is fantastic. The restaurant is so pretty and rustic looking - it's truly an amazing experience Let's get started on the food. It's really next level. The playing was beatiful and the red snapper was to die for. There was a beautiful sear on the fish with a delicious sauce. Not to mention the griggstown chicken was soooo good. It was well balanced with a slightly crisp skin from the chicken. In my opinion this is a must go to. read more

My family and I came here to celebrate my mom's birthday. Super nice restaurant with valet parking and coat check. We pretty much ordered the majority of the appetizer menu ( charcuterie board, octopus, Jersey girl burrata, house made bacon, crispy potatoes). The dishes that stuck out to me were the octopus dish (super fresh) and the Jersey girl burrata (the cheese was also super fresh). These were also dishes that I felt tasted particularly unique to the restaurant whereas you can really get thick cut bacon or crispy potato at any nice restaurant. For main courses, we ordered a variety as well- duck breast, dry-aged striploin, and squid ink campanelle. The reason why I gave this place 3 stars is because although the food was good overall and the service was impeccable (truly 5/5 stars), the food taste to price point ratio was what drove down the rating for me. I didn't walk away with any particular dish sticking out to me or thinking that I would HAVE to come back next time. read more

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It was an upper level menu. If you're not looking for that type of food, you really will find nothing delicious to eat. Drinks were good, but if you're looking for more common type food, that's not the place. read more

We came here for our anniversary dinner Pros: excellent service, little extras for anniversary, beautiful area, complimentary sparkling water Cons: salty, overall disappointing, portions small even for the price point, $$$ For this price point, every part of the meal should be stellar. We will not be returning Complimentary bread: disappointing, tasted stale and crust too hard, barely warm Appetizers were solid: burrata, pork belly, tartare Entrees: lobster with squid ink pasta had decent amount of lobster but the pasta was overly chewy. New York strip only had four pieces of meat and was overly salty Sides: French fries tasted like they were out for awhile. Brussel sprouts ok but a bit too overdone/fried Dessert: Basil lemon Pavlova was solid but a bit one note; lemon part could have been more tart read more

Solid restaurant with friendly and timely service. Atmosphere is a bit more upscale. Area surround the restaurant is beautiful as well. Had multiple dishes here over the years and only had one bad dish which may have been an error in the kitchen oversalting a pasta. Overall, delicious food here and would recommend visiting at least once! read more

Tina's take: 10/10 First of the place is absolutely beautiful! The staff was very nice and had great recommendations. We did the chef prefix back in October and it was amazing. We also had the short rib pizza which was too die for. It was an amazing birthday celebration and I would love to go back in the day time. read more

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Ninety acres is an upscale restaurant atmosphere in a beautiful setting. I want to love this restaurant, but I just wasn't impressed. The meal from bread, to apps to entrees through dessert were all disappointing. The $16 bread was so tiny! Skip the fish roe & give larger Parker rolls. It's not impressive. The burrata was very small & it definitely used to be much bigger & better. We didn't enjoy the tuna crudo either. We've had much better at many other restaurants. Entrees were ok some of us liked ours better than others. Desserts were not good! Cake was SO dry & flavorless. Pavlova was NOT pavlova (way too dried out or it was just old!! Do not call that pavlova). The birthday dessert they gave us was better than the 2 desserts we ordered off the menu, but they charged us despite not ordering it. Really?? They took it off the bill, but still, that's ridiculous. I was surprised how disappointed I was. The restaurant wants to be upscale, but the food does not meet that standard, nor did our service. I do not plan to go back any time soon! read more

My husband, Chris, and I returned to Ninety Acres to celebrate our first wedding anniversary! Our wedding festivities took place at The Mansion at Natirar. Ninety Acres is where we held our rehearsal dinner. So it was only fitting that we would revisit this cherished place one year later. Nothing has changed. By that I mean our evening was perfect. Our gratitude to Kristen cannot be overstated. Her meticulous planning and coordination ensured our celebration was nothing short of perfect. As we walked in, Megan's warm welcome paired with a champagne toast set the tone for a magical evening. By the fireplace, our table awaited, a perfect backdrop to relive our most cherished memories. Throughout the night, Gabby anticipated our every need, making us feel like the only couple in the world. The pièce de résistance was a delightful gesture by Lindsay, the pastry chef, who recreated a mini version of our wedding cake. Every dish served was a testament to Ninety Acres' culinary excellence. But beyond the food, it was the heart and soul of the staff that made us feel seen, celebrated, and deeply valued. This wasn't just a dinner; it was a rekindling of memories, making us feel truly special. This place, and the people within, hold a unique place in our hearts. read more

Ninety Acres - New American Near Me - Peapack, New Jersey

Beautiful setting and atmosphere , seating in the bar area is cozy and elegant , and in our view preferable to the dining room . Food was underwhelming for an upscale restaurant and entries not hot, service was average , and reception not welcoming . Questionable if we would do a return visit. read more

If you have a special date you want to take out and are willing to drop some $$$$ without driving to the city - this IS the place! The food is NYC quality. The service and ambiance is equal to a top NYC fancy restaurant. This is on a very short list of places I'll get dressed up to eat at. The food and staff make me feel special! read more

Simply spectacular. Our waitress Megan was incredibly attentive and an absolute pleasure!! The food was a masterpiece, just mind blowing. Cannot recommend high enough. read more

Ninety Acres - Pavlova dessert - New American Near Me - Peapack, New Jersey

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Dined here with family on Easter. Beautiful location was excited about the menu. Pulled up to valet and sat there for 10 minutes while attendants ignored us so we self parked. Got there a bit early but they accommodated as soon as a table was available. We appreciated the attentiveness of the hostess. Sat down for about 15 mins before our waiter arrived. He introduced himself and disappeared. After 1/2 hour he took our drink orders. Drinks came out and we waited another 15 minutes for him to take our food order. An hour in and all we had was bread and a cocktail. Food slowly came out with about 20 minutes in between courses. No waiter just runners and busboys. We were interested in wine but server was no where to be found. With dessert in front of us we finally got the bartender to make us a dessert cocktail. At this point the waiter knew he messed up and offers us coffee, 15 minutes after we finished dessert. We asked for the check and couldn't wait to leave. It took over 3 hrs to get 3 courses. Food was more pretentious than tasty. Not worth the price fixe cost. Bartenders were spot on, friendly and helpful. Luckily they sat us in the bar area. Had to walk up to the bar to get another drink because the waiter was non-existent. Seems he was more focused on another table of regulars so he couldn't be bothered. Should have gone to a NYC steakhouse and got a good meal and excellent service compared to this snooty place. read more

This is my third time at Natirar/ Ninety Acres. I first came for a cooking class (Amazing!), again for a work event and found myself back this week for a drink that turned into a great dining experience. Everything about the mansion is lush and luxurious. I love the open kitchen and it was a joy to watch dinner service as I ate. I decided to try out the prix fixe menu with wine pairing. I enjoyed the experience overall- my favorites being the short rib and the dessert/dessert wine (I usually hate dessert!!) To note: One course came out lukewarm and there were some timing inconsistencies between courses but my dinner was super enjoyable and the service was superb! I will definitely be back to try other more dishes on the menu. read more

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went for 10th anniversary and it was a top 5 meal of a lifetime. my wife loved her cocktail, enjoyed on the patio firepits which have a great casual vibe. service was great, the bread basket, the agnolotti, snapper, the pork chop and sides were all phenomenal. just wish there were more open reservations! read more