Restaurants in Somerset, New Jersey

Somerset County, located in north-central New Jersey in the Somerville Borough, offers nature enthusiasts a variety of outdoor activities, including running and hiking on the Six Mile Run Reservoir Site Trail, fishing in Spooky Brook Pond and boating in the nearby Lower Bay. If you're planning a trip to Somerset, be sure to visit some of the local restaurants, which feature fresh seafood, authentic Indian cuisine and new American bistro-style entrees.

Scampi's Seafood Restaurant

After spending a day on the water, whether fishing, swimming or boating, be sure to visit Scampi's Seafood Restaurant. This restaurant offers fresh, daily-caught seafood at reasonable prices. Specialties include steamed lobster, raw oysters, shrimp scampi and award-winning crab cakes. The restaurant also offers a fresh seafood market, perfect for campers or hikers who'd like to grill their own food. The restaurant has won several notable awards, including "Best of the Best in Central New Jersey" by Courier News in 2007. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating.

Scampi's Seafood Restaurant
198 W. Main St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 685-1323
scampisseafood.com

Hoysala Restaurant

Hikers seeking a filling, spicy or warm dish after a long day in the outdoors should consider visiting Hoysala Restaurant, which features authentic south-Indian cuisine. Established in 2001, Hoysala features a variety of vegetarian and meat dishes, including lamb, chicken, goat and seafood dishes. Specialties include homemade naan, paneer masala and lamb vindaloo. Lentil, egg and vegetable-inspired dishes also make this restaurant popular with vegetarians. The staff is attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere is casual and intimate. Daily lunch and dinner buffets also are available for hikers with big appetites.

Hoysala Restaurant
2 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Somerset, NJ
(732) 247-4300‎
hoysalarestaurant.com

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant

Diners seeking a fancier meal after a long day of hiking or boating should consider visiting McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, located in Bridgewater just outside of Somerset, in Somerset County. The restaurant features a variety of new-American dishes, including filet mignon, lobster and raw clams. McCormick & Schmick's also offers diners a bar and extensive wine menu. The restaurant is open seven days a week, and the atmosphere is business-smart.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
400 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-9996
mccormickandschmicks.com

Article Written By Amy Butcher

Amy Butcher is a current graduate student at the University of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program. Butcher has been writing professionally for eight years and her work has appeared in "The Claremont Review," "The Bullet," "The Mercury" and "Positive Teen." She received her B.A. in English and creative writing from Gettysburg College and is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta.

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