Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in New Jersey

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are great for brunch in New Jersey? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Willow & Whisk - Wyckoff

4.8

4.8 (158)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Wyckoff

About the restaurant

Our concept and menu was created with two key ingredients - family and great food. At Willow & Whisk, we’re taking a new approach to your breakfast and lunch favorites. With every meal, we’re dedicated to fresh ingredients and an elevated culinary experience. Whether it’s your first cup of coffee in the morning or your salad at lunch, we’ve put thought and soul into every bite.

Top review

Jaclyn

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing atmosphere, great quality of food and coffee!

Tops Diner

4.8

4.8 (1660)

$30 and under

American

Newark

About the restaurant

Ever since Tops Diner was established in 1942, our focus has always been to serve what our customers want, exactly when and how they want it. As the American dining culture shifts, we recognize we must strive to recreate the 1920’s renaissance that birthed the diner as we know it today, all the while preserving the historical and cultural identity that made Tops Diner the model all others hope to emulate.

By constantly evolving, we ensure our ability to provide a diverse menu of high quality options with the speed of service we’ve all become accustomed to, providing the uniquely satisfying experience synonymous with the Tops Diner name. Our hope is that we can grow as our clients do, and continue to serve both our Newark family, and our community at large.

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BobVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Server was great, very friendly. Great atmosphere.

Wanda BYOB

4.6

4.6 (747)

$30 and under

American

Haddonfield

About the restaurant

So you ask why Wanda Byob?

Wanda Pollyana Boos/Lipot was my Mother and my inspiration to become a Chef. Wanda was an amazing cook who actually had some serious training in her country of Trinidad and Tobago. In fact, one of my most prized mementos is my mother's... her cooking manual from Naparima Girls High School in Trinidad.

What started as my mother's inspiration many years ago has turned into a career that I love and am very proud of. So here I am, my mother's son, who has spent 38 years in the kitchen, perfecting my craft. I now want to share what I've learned with all of you in a place I can call my own.

With the help of my wonderfully supportive wife, Gilda and my wonderful family behind me, I look forward to what's to come.

Thank you and God Bless.

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Frederick

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding restaurant, we had dinner 1 week ago and brunch today. Will return.

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Popular dish

Tuna Tower

Popular dish

Goat Cheese Croquettes

Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Brio Italian Grille - Cherry Hill

4.5

4.5 (1388)

$30 and under

Italian

Cherry Hill

About the restaurant

Brio Cherry Hill is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Cherry Hill, NJ serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Cherry Hill is the place to eat in Cherry Hill, NJ for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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robert

Dined 1 day ago

Had a nice first-time experience at Brio. Both food & service were very good despite restaurant being very full.

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Popular dish

Mushroom Ravioli

Ryfe Restaurant and Bar

4.5

4.5 (812)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

Familiar but re-imagined, classic but elevated, socially accepting, energetic and forever optimistic. It's how Ryfe approaches everything we do. We're Ryfe about food, Ryfe about friends and family, and believe everyone deserves respect and acceptance. At Ryfe we offer a classic bar environment, a swanky lounge area, a 50+ person dining room, outdoor dining, and a 200+ person event venue. Acoustic Night, Comedy Shows, Dueling Pianos, Wine and Cheese Ladies Night, Ryfe-After-Dark DJs and Menu, all in a family-friendly setting.

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ReginaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Outstanding food and great service! Bartender (Sara) was awesome. She was very friendly, professional, and efficient. We look forward to returning soon for another enjoyable dining experience!

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Popular dish

Grilled Calamari

Meet Me at Madison's

4.5

4.5 (14)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Montclair

About the restaurant

Meet Me At Madison's is a European designate upscale Bistro serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch. Our Award winning, Chef Saverio Stassi, has created a fusion menu inspired by his many trips around the world. This enabled him to create an array of flavor combinations and a menu for everyone. Popular dishes include Latin inspired linguine, Spicy Chilean Sea and his Basque Cheesecake with chocolate tahini sauce- a crowd favorite! Take out and a full coffee/espresso menu are available.

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David

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

Second time here. The staff are so wonderful. They are incredibly accommodating and so friendly. The food is also quite tasty!

The Madison Bar and Grill

4.4

4.4 (487)

$30 and under

American

Jersey City

About the restaurant

The Madison Bar and Grill is filled with an ambiance and class that is usually reserved for Manhattan eateries. The dining room is cleverly decorated in a 1940s style reminiscent of a chic roadside inn. The décor works an evocative, magical mood, with bare wood floors, wainscoted walls, soft lighting and subtle touches from a bygone era.

Patrons can also enjoy The Madison’s eclectic American Cuisine at the bar or outdoors in an al fresco cafe that wraps around the street corner.

Be sure not to miss The Madison’s Weekly Events, including the Sunday Jazz Brunch, First Seating, Tuesday Night Martini Madness, Thursday Taco Night and Endless Happy Hour. The restaurant also offers Private Parties and Off-Premises Catering.

The Madison Bar and Grill is a great place for families, professionals, romantic dinners or anyone who likes to unwind and enjoy great food, drinks and service in a sophisticated, comfortable eatery.

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Dolores

Dined 7 days ago

The charcuterie platter just had 4 bread pieces, sad presentation! Cheeses were good, fig sauce good too.My friend was disappointed in the gelato- said it just tasted like ice cream, not gelato. But these are minor things and will be back again. Nice to have parking validated. Waitress was very accommodating.

Boulevard Five72

4.4

4.4 (1632)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Kenilworth

About the restaurant

Boulevard Five72 is a New American Restaurant and Banquet Facility conveniently located in the center of Kenilworth. We are proud to announce that since our opening at the end of August 2008 , Boulevard Five72 has gained a reputation as one of the finest restaurants and caterers in our area. The Star Ledger named us runner up for the "Best New Restaurant in New Jersey for 2008" and the New Jersey Monthly just listed us as one of the top 22 Restaurants that you must try! Lastly, we received a review of 3 and 1/2 stars from the Star Ledger in October of 2008.

Boulevard Five72 offers a Contemporary American Menu with Global influences under the direction of Executive Chef and owner Scott Snyder. We have a beautiful lounge, offering a full Bar as well as an extensive Wine List. Our Main Dining Room seats up to 60 guests, our Private Wine Room seats up to 25 guests and our Banquet Room can accommodate up to 150 guests.

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Lucia

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

A great time was had. The food was spectacular and service was above impeccable. Served was very friendly and recommendations were in point

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Avenue Bistro Pub - Verona

4.2

4.2 (231)

$30 and under

American

Verona, New Jersey

About the restaurant

Casual bar atmosphere, great patio with great food drinks, wines and draft beers.

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Christopher

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

First time here. Ordered drinks, a bunch of appetizers, and sangwiches for mains. Everything was delicious. We all said we were going to come back again soon.

Dave & Buster's - Wayne

3.9

3.9 (113)

$30 and under

American

Wayne

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Ameerah

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

Overall my family enjoyed themselves. Looking forward to coming back

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Experience

$5 Happy Hour!!!

Experience

$5 Late Night Happy Hour!!!

Experience

Sunday SIP Night

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