Restaurants in Morristown, New Jersey

Morristown is a town in northern New Jersey that features a variety of outdoor recreational facilities for local nature enthusiasts. The Morris County Park System, which comprises more than 13,300 acres of land and contains 28 recreational and educational facilities, including miles of hiking trails and nature walks, is perfect for nature enthusiasts. Morristown is the perfect stop for those who like to hike, walk or watch birds. If you're visiting Morristown, be sure to replenish your energy at one of its restaurants.

The Grand Cafe

Diners seeking an elegant meal or outside dining should visit The Grand Cafe in downtown Morristown. This restaurant offers lunch and dinner and features an impressive wine menu. Entrees include smoked king salmon, oysters on the half shell, pan-seared ahi tuna, steak tartare, sauteed calves' liver, escargot and fried duck. The atmosphere is intimate, the dress code is semi-formal, and the Grand Cafe features indoor and outdoor seating. It won The 2009/2010 Zagat Survey award for highest rating in Morristown, and chef Desmond Lloyd won a Restaurateur of the Year award from the New Jersey Restaurant Association.

The Grand Cafe
42 Washington St.
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 540-9444
thegrandcafe.com

Mehndi Indian

Nature enthusiasts seeking to warm up with a spicy, hot meal after a long day of hiking should visit Mehndi, an authentic Indian restaurant. Mehndi features an elegant and romantic atmosphere, with low lighting and soft music, making it the perfect spot for a date or intimate gathering. Mehndi features a clay oven, and restaurant specialties include sauteed tilapia, mango shrimp, pan-roasted lamb in yogurt cashew sauce, and chicken tikka masala. Entrees are reasonably priced, and vegetarian options are available. Reservations, which can be made online or over the phone, are recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings.

Mehndi
88 Headquarters Plaza
3 Speedwell Ave.
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 871-2323
mehndimorristown.com

The Famished Frog

Diners seeking a more casual dining experience should visit The Famished Frog in downtown Morristown. The Famished Frog, a contemporary cafe, has a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, and dress code is casual. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Specialties include burgers, sandwiches, pastas and steaks. The restaurant offers many vegetarian items, including a vegetarian hamburger, mushroom and brie burger, and an array of salads and vegetarian pastas. The restaurant also offers traditional pub-like appetizers, including chicken wings, nachos and sliders.

The Famished Frog
18 Washington St.
Morristown, NJ 07960
(972) 540-9601
famishedfrog.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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