Restaurants in West Orange, New Jersey

The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is 14 miles southwest of West Orange, New Jersey and 26 miles west of Times Square. Established in 1960 by an act of Congress, it spans 7,735 acres of various habitats and more than 244 species of birds call it home. Outdoor enthusiasts can roam more than 8 miles of primitive, but maintained limited use trails during daylight hours. When you get hungry, come out of the forest and dine at a locally owned restaurants in West Orange, New Jersey.

Pal's Cabin

Pal's Cabin, a mainstay restaurant in West Orange, New Jersey, opened more than 70 years ago. This family owned restaurant offers, "The finest food available...at reasonable prices and in pleasant surroundings." Start your meal with fried bar fare or an item from the raw bar. Fresh seafood entrees including live Maine lobsters are the stars of the show.

Pal's Cabin
265 Prospect Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-4000
palscabin.com

Yoshi-Sono Japanese Restaurant

"Sit at the extensive sushi bar and watch the chefs in action" when you come to Yoshi-Sono. This seafood restaurant in West Orange, New Jersey promises "platters of delectable morsels" with plating "almost too beautiful to eat." Expect the Japanese classic sushi, teriyaki, tempura and udon selections. Try something new and order shabu-shabu. A fun dish for a group, with several courses you cook it yourself at the table. Yoshi-Sono has a full bar including Japanese beer and sake.

Yoshi-Sono Japanese Restaurant
643 Eagle Rock Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-2005
yoshi-sono.com

Sweet Basil's Cafe

At Sweet Basil's Café the coffee is organic Certified Fair Trade, the dairy and meats are hormone-free and the fresh produce is never frozen. Expect a modern, but warm interior with large paintings on the wall. Their breakfast menu at this restaurant in West Orange, NJ is swathed in omelets, waffles, pancakes and French toast. For dinner start with the Cajun chicken egg rolls, followed by pesto pasta or firecracker shrimp taco's. Sweet Basil's Café serves creative vegetarian options for every meal.

Sweet Basil's Cafe
641 Eagle Rock Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-3340
sweetbasilscafe.com

Resources

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.

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