Restaurants in Bridgewater, New Jersey

The environs surrounding Bridgewater, N.J., will call you outdoors and keep you outdoors. The diverse ecological landscape in the area offers opportunities for great activities and exploration. The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge offers visitors a chance to observe some of the species of the area, including muskrat, deer, fox and more than 240 species of birds. Round Valley Recreation Area offers hiking, camping, boating, swimming, fishing, waterfowl hunting and even scuba diving. After a long day of activities, your appetite might be crying out for some relief, and Bridgewater restaurants are there to satisfy.

Green Knoll Grille

You will not find many tiki bars in central New Jersey, unless you head over to the Green Knoll Grille. On a warm summer day, you can sip a cocktail at the bar or in the patio area, while the kids romp and play in the play area. Green Knoll Grille offers a great selection of appetizers, including nacho grande, buffalo calamari and eggplant rollatini. When it is time for a main course, you can choose between a variety of seafood, chicken and veal plates, including Palermo-style salmon, chicken lo mein and veal Monte Carlo. Sandwiches and burgers are also available, along with pizzas and Mexican plates.

Green Knoll Grille
645 Route 202/206
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-7090
greenknollgrille.net

Thai Kitchen

Thai Kitchen offers diners a culinary adventure through Southeast Asia at four Bridgewater locations. Thai egg rolls might be a great way to get started, or you might decide to go with the barbecue squid, with spicy sauce and peanuts. For a main course, a classic pad Thai is always a great choice, or maybe pad cashew is what will tantalize your taste buds. Plates are offered in the traditional chicken, beef, pork and duck varieties, and diners can select the level of spice for each dish. Chef specials will give you a lot to choices from duck to squid, something to satisfy anyone.

Thai Kitchen I (other locations available)
1315 Prince Roger Ave.
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908)231-8822
thaikitchennj.com

Tropea Ristorante

The elegant and comfortable atmosphere only serves to enhance the great Italian dining experience at Tropea Ristorante. To get started, the Tuscan shrimp, crispy brie and eggplant ricotta are always good choices, among many others. For a main course you will face a lot of choices, including lobster ravioli, gnocchi Toscana, chicken Madeline, red snapper with clams and mussels and veal Tropea. Saving a little room for dessert is always advisable at Tropea Ristorante, with such selections as Chocolate Confusion, Very Berry Tart and white and chocolate mousse cake. As you might expect, the wine list at Tropea Ristorante is extensive and includes bottles from Italy, California, Australia and France, among others.

Tropea Ristorante
1251 Route 202/206
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 658-3000
tropearestaurant.com

Article Written By Michael Evans

Michael Evans was born in Memphis, Tenn. He graduated from The University of Memphis, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication. His primary course of study was photography and film production. He first began writing professionally for iOwn Inc. in 1997, and was published by LensWork Magazine in 2003.

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