Liberty Township, New Jersey Restaurants

Liberty Township, located in Warren County in northwestern New Jersey, offers outdoor adventurers a variety of natural attractions. Mountain Lake, Warren County's largest natural glacial lake, offers visitors spectacular views, as well as swimming and fishing opportunities. In addition, High Rock offers miles of hiking trails, and the nearby Delaware Water Gap offers visitors swimming, fishing and boating opportunities. If you're visiting Liberty Township, be sure to stop by a local restaurant in Belvidere, Hackettstown, Phillipsburg or Oxford for a rejuvenating meal.

Hot Dog Johnny's

Area residents and tourists planning to visit Mountain Lake should visit Hot Dog Johnny's, one of the area's most popular restaurants. Established more than 50 years ago, Hot Dog Johnny's features classic American fast food, including hot dogs, French fries and ice cream. The restaurant also serves fresh birch beer, and homemade buttermilk is available for sale. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly atmosphere, and diners may dine indoors or eat their meals on picnic benches surrounding the restaurant. Hot Dog Johnny's is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week year-round.

Hot Dog Johnny's
Us Hwy 46
Oxford, NJ 07863
(908) 453-2882
hotdogjohnny.com

Gunnar's Landing

Another popular restaurant located just minutes away from Mountain Lake is Gunnar's Landing, which specializes in American tavern food. Specialities include hamburgers, sandwiches, barbecued ribs and chicken wings. Gunnar's Landing also offers an extensive wine and beer menu. The restaurant has a laid-back, casual environment, and offers scenic views of the Pequest River. Outdoor seating is also available during seasonal months. Portions are large, and entrees are reasonably priced. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Gunnar's Landing
487 U.S. 46
Belvidere, NJ 07823
(908) 475-4900

Pietro's Villa

Tourists or residents visiting Hackettstown Riverfront Park or the Rockport Game Farm should stop for lunch at nearby Pietro's Villa, a popular Italian restaurant located in Liberty Township in Hackettstown, New Jersey. This restaurant offers a variety of authentic Italian dishes, including chicken Marsala, pasta fagioli, homemade pizza, grilled salmon and lasagna. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly environment, making it the ideal destination for family gatherings and dates. Portions are large and entrees are reasonably priced.

Pietro's Villa
79 US Highway 46
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-9065

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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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