The Jefferson Diner
The Jefferson Diner was voted Morris County's #1 diner by the local newspaper, the Daily Record, for four years. Featured on The Food Network, The Jefferson Diner is open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., and even later on the weekends. The extensive menu offers reasonably priced diner fare, plus a large selection of Greek, Italian and seafood dishes. It is just a ten-minute drive from the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation.
The Jefferson Diner
#5 Bowling Green Parkway
Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey 07849-2256
(973) 663-0233
http://jeffersondiner.com/index2.html
The WoodPort House
This cozy family restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining on the lake after a full day of water sports. If he's not too busy, the chef will prepare whatever you request, if the steaks, seafood, burgers, pizzas and salads don't make your mouth water. Be sure to ask about their homemade dessert specials.
The WoodPort House
125 State Route 181
Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey 07849
(973) 663-9200
www.woodporthouse.com
Pavinci Italian Grill
Pavinci's offers "affordable, elegant dining in a casual atmosphere overlooking picturesque Lake Hopatcong." Dine inside or on the deck seven days a week. You'll be served a complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary with Sunday brunch, which features a full breakfast menu, a carving station, pasta bar, sushi and a dessert station.
Pavinci Italian Grill
453 River Styx Road
Hopatcong, New Jersey 07843
(973) 770-4300
www.pavinci.com
Windlass Restaurant and Lounge
The Windless specializes in coldwater lobster tails, steaks, charbroiled sea bass and salmon and shrimp scampi. They are open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday, plus for breakfast on the weekends from 8 a.m. until noon. This moderately priced restaurant features a romantic Italian patio with fresh flowers on the tables and a close-up view of the marina.
Windlass Restaurant and Lounge
Nolans Point
Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey 07849
(973) 663-3190
www.thewindlass.com
Article Written By Susan Steen
Susan Steen graduated from the University of New Orleans, where she earned a B.A. in sociology and a certification in social work. She has been a freelance and contract writer for 22 years. Her work has been published in “Evidence Technology Magazine,” “Louisiana Bar Journal,” the Cobblestone children’s educational publications “Faces” and “Appleseeds,” the Waterford Literacy Program, and a variety of websites.
