Pluckemin Inn
Set in a beautiful colonial-era manor, The Pluckemin Inn offers contemporary American cuisine. The restaurant is focused on seamlessly blending old-world charm with modern amenities. While it is not an actual inn for sleeping accommodations, the Pluckemin offers guests a series of rooms through which to meander and spend an evening enjoying excellent food and wines. The menu changes with the seasons and offers the best of what the local produce has to offer. Adjacent to the inn, "The Plucky" tavern offers a more relaxed environment and a casual menu with an excellent raw bar and small and large plates. The three-story wine cellar is one of the most extensive in the northeast and houses over 10,000 bottles from around the globe.
Pluckemin Inn
359 Route 206 South & Pluckemin Way
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 658-9292
pluckemininn.com
Sublime
Sublime offers a thoroughly contemporary dining experience in both menu and ambiance. With influences from around the globe, diners chose between traditional dishes like caprese salads, Thai curried mussels and sea scallop tiradito---diver scallops with lime juice, cilantro and Tahitian vanilla bean oil. The design is mid-century modern with rich, chocolate brown furnishings accented by bursts of white. The bar, Libations, offers an extensive list of specialty cocktails and martinis. The wine list is extensive, with many reasonable priced bottles--some under $30. The lounge is open late (until 1:00 a.m. or 2:00 a.m.) Tuesday through Sunday.
Sublime
12 Lackawanna St.
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 781-1888
sublimenj.com
Equus
In a stunning dining room with stone walls, elaborate chandeliers, cathedral ceilings and cast iron accents, dining at Equus is like being transported to another time. Award-winning chef Scott Cutaneo is at the helm of the New-American kitchen at Equus. The selections are often surprising and always superbly executed, like duck tacos and corn waffle appetizers. The menu is also filled with luxurious classics like filet mignon, braised short ribs and sea bass. The wine list is extensive, with selections from around the world that cater to all price points.
Equus
1 Mill Street
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 766-3737
equustavern.com
