Restaurants in Warren County, New Jersey

Warren County, N.J. is a haven for adventure seekers. Explore the Raccoon Ridge along the Appalachian Trail, experience the rolling hills, woodlands, raft down the Delaware River, fish in the Merrill Creek Reservoir or enjoy blissful moments with nature along the Delaware Water Gap, acclaimed as one of the most picturesque parks of 2009. Warren County enthralls historical buffs, as visitors enjoy a trip down Oxford Furnace or the Morris Canal. Along with an abundance of natural attractions, the county is home to a slew of restaurants, offering diverse cuisines, style and ambiance.

Ellias

Ellias specializes in innovative American dishes, served in a romantic and elegant décor. The menu at Ellias is ever changing. Some highlights are Seafood Napolean, which is layers of lump crabmeat, baby shrimp, avocado, tomato and cucumber, served with curry aioli and cilantro pesto; Sautéed Baby Clams, served with chorizo sausage and saffron aioli; Sesame Jail-Island Salmon; Stuffed Pork Chop, stuffed with aged provolone, blackened swordfish; and assorted sandwiches. Patrons can enjoy specialty and dessert wines with each meal. Ellias is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible.

Ellias
411 Route 94
Columbia, NJ 07832
(908) 496-8444
elliasrestaurant.net

Mattar's Bistro & Lounge

Guests at Mattar's enjoy a wide array of food from pastas, pizzas to vegetable, seafood and chicken entrees. Mattar's offers patrons live music or comedy during weekends. The menu features Fettuccine with Andouille Sausage, Strozzapretti Pasta (sautéed chicken, mushrooms and proscuitto in a lemon truffle cream), Homemade Lobster Ravioli and Sautéed Sea Bass with citrus chardonnay sauce and melted leeks. Mattar's also serves filet mignon, New York strip steak and cedar-plank salmon fresh off the grill.

Mattar's Bistro and Lounge
1115 Route 517
Allamuchy, NJ 07820
(908) 852-2300
mattarsbistro.com

Pandan Room Restaurant

Take a break from the usual and explore Pandan's diverse menu. The restaurant offers dishes from Thailand, Jakarta and Singapore. Guests enjoy Nasi Goring (fried rice dish with chili shallot paste, chicken strips and mixed veggies), Masaman Curry, Grilled Salmon Noodles, Drunken Shrimp and Lambok Tilapia. For lunch, Pandan offers various boxes like the Jakarta Box, which comes with corn fritters, nasi goring, beef rending and gado-gado salad. Pandan offers a Dim-Sum style brunch every Saturday and Sunday, as of January 2010.

Pandan Room Restaurant
100 East Moore St
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 850-5999
pandanroom.com

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