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    The Highlawn

    3.6 (443 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Adam R.

    Came back after some prior misses from a service and food quality perspective. Was pleasantly surprised how solid the meal was on this return visit. If you haven't been here most come for the amazing views of the NY skyline and surrounding areas. Bar service was well executed as we both enjoyed our cocktails (watermelon margarita and a mezcal negroni). Appetizers were delicious - beet salad and tuna carpaccio. We got a NY strip and a black cod sushi roll that was high quality in taste and presentation. Dessert was a tiramisu that was not my favorite but ended a lovely meal.

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    Mark L.

    I had the opportunity to enjoy The Highlawn as part of a team dinner. The atmosphere, service, and food are all top-of-the-line. They highlight their cocktails, and rightly so. I enjoyed a Sinatra, up, and it was just right. Our table enjoyed appetizers together, including meatballs and short rib. Really well-seasoned and tender. The wood fired filet is a treat, perfectly seared and cooked to the right temperature. Highly recommend. If you have the opportunity, take advantage of this wonderful place. It is choice.

    Roasted mushroom pizza
    Nicole G.

    One of my favorite bars. A lot of scheduled artist near the bar. You're always welcomed with a smile. The food is well seasoned and great presentation. Old school Upscale Resturant vibe. My go to is the mushroom pizza and a glass of champagne.

    Jin K.

    Had our anniversary dinner here. The service and view was unmatched. They gave us a nice card, free sparkling wine, free dessert, and sat us on a huge booth that sat 6 people. Two of us could sit comfortably facing the windows. Service was attentive and view was spectacular. As we were there for dinner, we could see the dusk and see lights coming on in NYC. As others have mentioned food was okay. Not great but also not too bad. Portions were overly generous. Some items were over salted. The pork belly was cooked dry early in the day and was not re heated properly. Anyway, I'm not sure food is the only reason you'd come here. For special occasions with a significant other I don't think this place can't be beat.

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    Michele G.

    I absolutely loved this restaurant. The staff was very welcoming and the host was very attentive. The food was also delicious, I had oysters and calamari as my appetizers. For my entree the truffle chicken with garlic mash potatoes. Perfect temperature and seasoned well.This was my first time. My table was near the window so I had the best view of the overlook.

    Dennis K.

    Seems like we've been year two years in a row for Mother's Day! The ambience never fails. The customer service and smiles are all over our hearts. It's beautiful, and exceptionally located with views of Manhathan. The food, the food the food! Seriously can't go wrong here, this is one of the best places to mange in NJ. We love it!

    Monique J.

    Dinner, drinks, and dessert was absolutely amazing !!!! We started with the rosé and grilled octopus. For entree we had the salmon and scallops. For dessert we had the bread pudding and blueberry crumble. EVERYTHING TASTED AMAZING!! The pastry chef, Malica, is really making sure love is put into the desserts! I couldn't stop eating. We didn't have any complaints at all about the service. The ambiance was beautiful. I can't wait to comeback !!

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    3 months ago

    overpriced trash, the food isn't even good and the wait staff is not properly trained. management is non existent here and it shows!

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    Ask the Community - The Highlawn

    What is the dress code?

    Not really; however, you should dress semi fancy. Preferably no jeans, sneakers, etc

    Are mask required?

    No, I was there in March

    I heard they are permanently closed ?what a shame

    Nope, it's still open.

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    Crabs On Thee Way

    4.0
    (3 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    During my visit, I experience good customer service: employees are helpful and kind. The waffle…read morefries are tasty with the additional seasoning which an employee asks about before adding. No heat, just flavorful spice. No hot sauce or ketchup necessary, for me, though the waffle fries taste decent with the condiments. The waffle fries are one of, if not, the only Vegan option(s) on the menu discounting the possibility(ies) of the device(s) which are/is for making the waffle fries as for a/ non-Vegan option(s). The establishment offers indoor and outdoor seating. The establishment may fit about 11 people comfortably including outdoor seating. There is a television, with a sporting event on, during my visit, which makes the environment feel like a mini-sports-restaurant. Chill vibes. The establishment accepts different forms of payment.

    First of shout out to the black owned business!! Service…read morewas great, you have to call ahead to place your order. You get to the spot, it a small cute spot not much room to sit down to eat but you can sit and wait for your order. I was not a fan of the food. I had ordered the big ass plate and the crab fried. The portions were big enough for 2 people with both plates. The big ass plate had old bay on it but the food was still bland no flavor. The broccoli was extremely mushy. It fell apart as soon as she picked it up the potatoes had no flavor. The sausages were OK very greasy the crab legs were OK. The crab the crab fries were decent. It's real crab meat on top of some seasoned fries, but the flavors were just OK.

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    Crabbae

    Crabbae

    2.9
    (72 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Second time ordering from this spot & I am not disappointed…read more Today, I had the Mac & Cheese, yams, catfish & it came with yellow rice. Very filling & I could not eat it all in one setting, nice sized portions. I follow the chef on Instagram & he is hardworking. May God continue to guide his footsteps.

    I really wanted to love this place because my first experience was amazing. My first order was the…read morefried catfish dinner with mac and cheese and yams. The catfish was fried to perfection, the mac and cheese was delicious, and the yams had just the right amount of sweetness. The second time, I ordered the same meal and added a side of fried shrimp. The shrimp was delicious, but it was obvious there was a different cook in the kitchen. The mac and cheese and yams were just mid, and the rice that came with the catfish had way to much garlic. Tonight (6/22), I decided to give them one more try. Unfortunately, it was my worst experience yet. I ordered the same meal, and the mac and cheese had chunks of chicken or some other meat mixed in it....totally unexpected YUCK. The yams were not good, the rice was mediocre, and the catfish was just okay. The biggest issue is consistency. The catfish seems to follow the same recipe every time, but the sides are all over the place from visit to visit. Management really needs standardized recipes so the food tastes the same no matter who's cooking. Consistency is what keeps customers coming back. Based on my last two experiences, I won't be eating here again. The first visit showed me how good the food can be, but unfortunately the quality hasn't been consistent enough to earn my business

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    Del Porto Ristorante

    4.7
    (188 reviews)
    11.2 mi

    This is one of my favorite places! The restaurant is very…read morewell decorated and has a real classy Italian modern vibe (with an incredible outdoor area in the summer). Staff is very professional and friendly, always making sure everyone is having a good time. Honestly, all the food is great here but some of my favorites are definitely the carpaccio and calamari appetizer (the calamari is the BEST I ever had, hands down) and their coffee panacota for dessert is also out of this world, just amazing! If you are a bread lover just know they make their own bread in house. 5 stars always!

    I went here for lunch today with my husband and brother-in-law. The ambiance outside was very nice…read more It reminded me of the islands. The food, however, is another story. For appetizers, we got zucchini chips, fried calamari and mussels. The calamari was fried too hard and it had a very salty, spicy Chilean type sauce over it. The zucchini chips were thinly sliced, lightly battered with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over them. They were decent but nothing to write home about. In fact, after having about six or seven of the zucchini chips I began to experience heartburn from the grease. For entrees, my husband had the chicken parm. He said it was too thick and should have been flattened more before frying. It was also very breaded. My brother-in-law ordered the chicken and waffles and he said the chicken tasted day old so after having a bite of one piece of the chicken he pushed the chicken aside and called it a day. I called the waiter over and informed him about the chicken tasting day old. He didn't try to change it out or take it off the bill or get a manager. He just apologized by saying I'm sorry. My crab Mac and Cheese was decent. It wasn't seasoned the way I would have liked but the huge, plentiful chunks of crab made up for that. I ate a third of my dish and packed the rest for home where I will doctor it up to my taste. I've never been to this particular restaurant before. The only reason we came today is because my brother-in-law was here on business and staying at a hotel in the area.

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    Prime 94 SteakHouse and Grill

    Prime 94 SteakHouse and Grill

    4.4
    (405 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$$

    This was about my 7th time here and I can honestly say, I have never had anything that wasn't…read moredelicious . The food is always perfect from start to finish. Very quaint place. Not flashy, just very nice. You feel comfortable. Great food with no pretentiousness. Lastly, the service is always outstanding. Everyone you deal with from the people busing the tables to the wait staff are great. This is a definite must try!

    Okay, I can finally leave an in-person review! We've gotten takeout on Mondays a few times for…read moretheir prime rib special. One of those nights my order was delayed and a couple of sides were missing, but they were extremely apologetic and even offered us a discount, which I really appreciated. Tonight, my husband and I decided to have a quick date night and finally dine in. I honestly can't remember the names of the cocktails we ordered, but they were seasonal, delicious, and beautifully presented. The bread wasn't my favorite, but I'm not taking off any points for that. It's free, and honestly, I'd rather not fill up on bread before the meal anyway. For appetizers, we ordered the cast iron shrimp and the slab bacon. The shrimp was so good. My husband thought it was a little salty, but I thought it was just really well seasoned. I'd honestly go back just for that dish. The bacon was good, but it wasn't as hot as I would have liked. I personally like my food piping hot, so that's just a preference. The star of the night was the Cowboy Prime steak. It was absolutely delicious, great seasoning, a perfect sear, and full of flavor. The temperature wasn't exactly what we ordered, but it was still an incredible steak. It came with vegetables, and even as someone who isn't a big fan of veggies, I really enjoyed them!! For sides, we had the hand-cut fries and a side of the corn risotto. If we had one complaint about the meal, it would be the risotto. It was overcooked and tasted like a basic risotto with corn kernels mixed in. It just wasn't what we expected. Thankfully, the steak was so good that it completely made up for that disappointment. We skipped dessert because we were both completely full, but we'll definitely be back. I also wanted to mention that the service was a little slow at the beginning. Once our server got to us, though, she was friendly, attentive, and took great care of us. Overall, we had a great experience and look forward to coming back.

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    Tomahawk for 2
    A perfect rare on the strip steak!

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    A perfect rare on the strip steak!

    The Highlawn - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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