Jersey Bites

Grab a friend or a date and explore these exciting new restaurant openings in New Jersey. From bakeries and fast-casual spots to elevated dining experiences, there’s something for everyone on this list.

Banh Voyage, Montclair 

Recently opened Vietnamese restaurant Banh Voyage in Montclair has planted a tasty love in the community with its Vietnamese sandwiches (Bánh Mì), ranging from vegetarian to grilled pork and the traditional Bánh Mì Thịt Nguội. There are options for rice plates and small bites, as well as Vietnamese drinks.

Banh Voyage
54 Fairfield St
Montclair, NJ 07042
973-577-1992

Branché Boulangerie, Westwood 

If you enjoy freshly baked goods, check out Branché Boulangerie in Westwood. The French-inspired menu features a number of delicious desserts, from Chou à Crème and Passionfruit Bars to Basque Cheesecake and fresh doughnuts like Maple Bacon, S’mores, and Horchata Sourdough, plus ice cream to complement the desserts. For savory bites, there are sandwiches and fresh breads.

Branché Boulangerie
45 Westwood Ave.
Westwood, NJ

The Coach Coffee Shop, Elizabeth 

Coach is a fashion powerhouse, and its coffee shops are expanding and doing the same. Serving up hot coffee, delicious bites, exclusive merch, and more. Refresh, relax, and enjoy baked goods at the new location in Jersey Gardens — shop and sip.

The Coach Coffee Shop
651 Kapkowski Rd 
Suite K185 Elizabeth, NJ

Italiana by Zod, Montclair 

The owner of Blu and Next Door restaurants has opened a new restaurant in Montclair called Italiana by Zod, on the same Bloomfield Avenue block as his former properties. Italiana by Zod’s menu features house-made mozzarella with roasted pumpkin and cranberry, fire-roasted meatballs, pizzas crafted with organic ingredients, as well as pastas and entrées like Salmon Crudo, Chicken Cacio e Pepe, and more. It’s the perfect spot for family gatherings or date night.

Italiana by Zod
558 Bloomfield Ave.
Montclair, NJ 
973-433-9213

Keemo’s Deli & Juice Bar, Cherry Hill

Refresh and grab a bite at the new juice bar and deli in Cherry Hill, Keemo’s Deli & Juice Bar. The breakfast menu features bagels, croissants, omelets, pancakes, French toast, and more. For lunch or dinner, enjoy wings, beef patties, quesadillas, cheesesteaks, Cajun fries, waffle fries, burgers, salads, chicken clubs, and a variety of other sandwiches.

Keemo’s Deli & Juice Bar
1110 NJ-70
Cherry Hill Township
856-621-0616

Meximodo, Jersey City 

Now open, the highly anticipated Meximodo in Jersey City offers an expansive, beautifully designed space with a vibrant dining room that blends traditional Mexican elements with a modern aesthetic. The venue includes a lively bar, a private dining area called The Rose Room, and an inviting outdoor patio. Get ready to enjoy authentic dishes and classic cocktails in style.

Meximodo
25 Christopher Columbus Dr.
Jersey City, NJ
201-377-3265

Palmas Cafe, Cranford 

Cranford gained a new cozy cafe called Palmas Cafe. Designed to feel like a homey escape, the cute location has comfy booths, chairs, and plants, bringing a zen mood. The menu includes coffee specialties like Americano, Macchiato, Drip Coffee, Espresso, Horchata Latte, Chagaccino, and more. On the food side, order chicken, beef, or cheese empanadas, pupusas, and tamales, offering the ultimate Latin cafe experience.

Palmas Cafe
32 N Ave W, Cranford, NJ 07016
908-402-2102

Pine Devil Pizza, Lakehurst 

You can never go wrong with pizza. This new location, Pine Devil Pizza in Lakehurst, is serving freshly made pizzas — from New York style, Detroit pizza, and Sicilian to Grandma and Neapolitan. There are endless pizza options served at this exciting new pizza spot.

Pine Devil doesn’t stop at pizza. The menu also features Hearty Sandwiches, Classic Italian Entrées, Creative Appetizers, Salads, Garlic Knots, and Desserts that offer freshness and indulgence in equal measure.

The restaurant is proudly family-owned and operated by Carlo Boemio Jr., part of the Boemio family — a name synonymous with hospitality in Ocean and Monmouth Counties for over 40 years. The Boemio brothers — Angelo, Mario, and Carlo Jr. — are also behind Three B’s Bar & Bistro, a beloved local destination located in the same shopping plaza as Pine Devil Pizza.

Pine Devil Pizza
314 NJ-70 unit b
Lakehurst, NJ 
848-909-0088

Seaview Bar & Grille, Longport 

Recently opened waterfront dining destination, Seaview Bar & Grille in Longport, is the ultimate destination for seafood lovers. The menu features a wide variety of seafood dishes such as ceviche, oysters, Maine lobster, and even tuna nachos as well as pizzas, wings, salads, flatbreads, and meats like ribeye steak, pork chops, and more. Plus, enjoy specialty cocktails.

Seaview Bar & Grille
301 Somers Point Longport Blvd
Longport, NJ 
609-300-6755

The Morris Proper, Morristown 

For elevated comfort through fine dining, look no further than The Morris Proper in Morristown. Incorporating the state’s seasonal bounty, the restaurant is known for its clean, elegant dishes, beginning with house-baked focaccia and Koginut Squash Bisque. Standouts include Hamachi crudo, Grilled Spanish Octopus, NJ Clam Pasta, Roasted Duet of Colorado Lamb, Olive Oil–Poached Salmon, and Barnegat Scallops.

The Morris Proper
100 Morris St.
Morristown, NJ 
973-750-0999

The Splendid Rooftop, Montclair 

Stout NYC Hospitality Group recently debuted its newest concept, The Splendid in Montclair, an elevated rooftop experience with expertly crafted cocktails and refined, globally inspired cuisine. Ideal for power lunches, happy hour, romantic dinners, and upscale game-day gatherings, the menu features Long Island Fluke Crudo, Ahi Tuna Crudo, and The Ambassador, a 14-oz New York Strip served with signature sides. Guests can also soak in stunning rooftop views!

The Splendid Rooftop
690 Bloomfield Ave.
Montclair, NJ 
973-329-5562

Vette Ristorante at Calabria, Livingston

A new Italian fine-dining destination has arrived in Livingston with the opening of Vette Ristorante at Calabria. Led by Chef and Sommelier Maurizio de Rosa, whose three decades of global experience span Naples, New York, and Buenos Aires, Vette reimagines Italian cuisine through a refined, seasonal lens. The Fall 2025 menu highlights fresh, house-made pastas, pristine ingredients, and a curated wine list celebrating Italian varietals and rare finds. Visit vette-nj.com for reservations and details.

Vette Ristorante at Calabria
588 S Livingston Ave,
Livingston, NJ 07039

Wonder, Jersey City

The popular concept, Wonder, has expanded to Jersey City, bringing together top chefs like Bobby Flay and José Andrés in one quick, seamless experience. Guests can mix and match from multiple menus in a single order, whether dining in, grabbing takeout, or opting for delivery in under 30 minutes.

Wonder
350 – 352 Grove St.
Jersey City, NJ

Check out last month’s list of new restaurant openings in New Jersey. 

Get ready, food lovers — New Jersey Restaurant Week is coming October 17–23, 2025!

Presented by the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association (NJRHA), this event invites diners to celebrate the incredible diversity of restaurants that make New Jersey a delicious state.

From waterfront dining and farm-to-table bistros to iconic diners and cozy cafés, restaurants across New Jersey will showcase exclusive menus created just for this seven-day event.

What to Expect During NJ Restaurant Week

For one flavorful week, participating restaurants will offer special menus exclusive to these seven days, designed to showcase the best of what they have to offer.
It’s the perfect excuse to try that restaurant you’ve been eyeing or revisit a longtime favorite — while supporting local chefs and hospitality workers who make New Jersey’s food scene shine.

Whether you’re in North Jersey, Central Jersey, or South Jersey, you’ll find dozens of unique dining destinations ready to welcome you.

Find Participating Restaurants

Start planning your week of delicious dining!
Visit NJRestaurantWeek.com to browse participating restaurants, preview special menus, and map out your restaurant-hopping itinerary.

New restaurants are being added daily, so check back often to see who’s joining in the celebration.

For Restaurants: Join New Jersey Restaurant Week (It’s Free!)

If you’re a New Jersey restaurant owner or chef, you can still get in on the action — and participation is entirely free.

Simply sign up at NJRHA (no menu required to register).
Restaurants are encouraged to create a special menu for the week of October 17–23, and they’ll be featured on the official Restaurant Week website — gaining statewide exposure and driving new customers through their doors.

Don’t Miss NJ Restaurant Week 2025

Mark your calendar, make those reservations, and get ready to savor the flavors of the Garden State!
Follow #NJRW2025 on social media for restaurant announcements, sneak peeks, and foodie inspiration — and visit NJRestaurantWeek.com to explore where you’ll be dining this October.

New Jersey’s dining scene shines brightest when flavors cross borders—and that’s exactly what this month’s new NJ restaurant openings deliver. From Thailand to Georgia, Japan to Jamaica, and many more cuisines in between, the lineup is a true global tour. And yes, there’s plenty of classic American comfort food in the mix, too.

Almost Home General, Jersey City and Westfield

A new cozy café concept called Almost Home has landed in both Jersey City and Westfield, bringing charm and comfort to each neighborhood. Known for giving every location its own unique personality, Almost Home serves coffee, teas, breakfast, and lunch at both locations.

Almost Home General
351 Marin Blvd, Jersey City
719 Central Ave, Westfield 

Angeloni’s on Lake Mohawk, Sparta

With stunning views of Lake Mohawk and an authentic Italian soul, this new spot in Sparta is serving up more than just scenery from pizzas, overstuffed calzones, sandwiches, wraps, and classic pasta dishes like Baked Ziti, Fusilli Puttanesca, and Linguini Marechiara with Shrimp and Clams.

Angeloni’s on Lake Mohawk
7 Boardwalk
Sparta, NJ
973-729-9901

Chip City Cookies, Marlton

If you’re in Marlton and have a sweet tooth (or just love cookies), this spot should be at the top of your list. Chip City Cookies’ menu includes unique options like Cookies N Cream Cheesecake, Caramel Apple Cider Doughnut, and seasonal LTO’s like Rocky Road.

Chip City Cookies
341 Rte 70 W
Marlton, NJ 

Chorn Thong, Ridgewood

There’s a new addition to Ridgewood’s food scene called Chorn Thong, which brings a taste of home-style Southern Thai dishes, including Brisket Lemongrass, Chicken Lychee Tom Kha, Kra Pow, and Crispy Pork Prik Klue. Bonus: it’s BYOB, making it perfect for a laid-back dinner with friends who love Thai cuisine.

Chorn Thong
2 E Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ
551-449-0584

Crispy Cones, Edison

 

 

 

 

 

 

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You might’ve seen it on Shark Tank; now, Crispy Cones is opening in the Wick Plaza shopping center. The menu features its signature golden-baked cones, filled with a creamy spread, soft-serve ice cream, toppings, and a drizzle of sauce, making it a unique twist on the classic ice cream cone.

Crispy Cones
Store #A-2, 561 U.S. Rte 1
Edison, NJ

Drift Seafood, Ventnor City

Seafood lovers, take note, there’s a new go-to in Ventnor City. Drift is serving up fresh favorites like Mahi Tacos, snow crab legs, and house-made clam chowder, with additional options like a NY Strip for those who prefer turf over surf.

Drift Seafood
6506 Ventnor Ave.
Ventnor City, NJ
609-309-5044

Ensōra, Cherry Hill

Something sweet is coming soon to Cherry Hill, and it’s anything but ordinary. Ensōra is a specialty dessert café offering soft serve ice cream and taiyaki, the traditional Japanese fish-shaped waffle filled with sweet or savory fillings. Think red bean, Nutella, ube, pandan custard, and plenty of matcha.

Ensōra
116 Barclay Farms Shopping Center
Cherry Hill Township, NJ 

Everything Food Jamaican Style Kitchen and Grill, Millville

New to Millville, Everything Food Jamaican Style Kitchen and Grill is bringing bold Caribbean flavor with an all-day menu of authentic Jamaican favorites. Highlights include stewed peas, curried chicken, callaloo with shrimp, grilled salmon, and customer favorites like oxtail and rasta pasta.

Everything Food Jamaican Style Kitchen and Grill
700 N 2nd Street
Millville, New Jersey

Geamos Cafe, Westfield

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Taste classic Georgian pastries at Geamos in Westfield, a quaint cafe serving a curated selection of breakfast items and traditional specialties. Try dishes like the Black Sea Morning, Tbilisi Morning, Imeruli Khachapuri, and Lobiano. The cafe also offers a variety of Khinkali (Georgian dumplings) with fillings like beef and pork or beef and cheese, all made with authentic flavor and care.

Geamos Cafe
21 Elm St.
Westfield, NJ
908- 588-1650

Ji Bei Chuan Rice Noodles and Ramen, Jersey City

There’s never too much ramen, and in Jersey City, there is a new spot called Ji Bei Chuan Rice Noodles and Ramen from Tonkotsu Ramen to Beef Tripe Rice Noodles and Shrimp Fried Rice. 

Ji Bei Chuan Rice Noodles and Ramen
362 Grove St.
Jersey City, NJ
201-604-1001

MM by Morimoto, Montclair

Famed chef Masaharu Morimoto does it again, this time with a bold new concept that blends the classic American chophouse with his signature Japanese flair. MM by Morimoto, now open in Montclair, features a refined menu of sushi, omakase, and premium cuts of meat. The interior is as memorable as the food, with eclectic, design-forward decor. If you’re a fan, be sure to check it out!

MM by Morimoto
193 Glenridge Ave.
Montclair, NJ​​
862-333-4833

San Patricios, Jersey City

The team behind NYC’s acclaimed The Dead Rabbit is bringing something entirely new to Jersey City with the opening of San Patricios, an Irish-Mexican fusion bar. The cocktail program is crafted to reflect both cultures side by side, featuring Guinness and Pacifico on tap, along with a bar stocked with Irish whiskey, Tequila, Mezcal, and a few rare Mexican agave spirits, such as Raicilla and Sotol.

San Patricios
8 Erie St A.
Jersey City, NJ
201-630-8559

Sea & Sand Indian Fusion, Highlands

Sea & Sand Indian Fusion in Highlands, NJ, is bringing a fresh wave of flavor to the Jersey Shore with a menu that blends traditional Indian cuisine with contemporary flair. At the helm is Chef Premjit Namdev Khaire, an internationally acclaimed chef with nearly three decades of experience spanning India, the Middle East, Malaysia, and the United States. Born into a family of chefs in Mumbai, Chef Premjit has cooked for ambassadors, led award-winning kitchens, and earned global recognition for his creativity and precision. At Sea & Sand, he channels that expertise into vibrant, modern plates that celebrate authentic Indian flavors, offering a unique and elevated dining experience by the shore.

Sea & Sand Indian Fusion
231 Bay Ave
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 204-2173

Check out last month’s list of New Restaurants in New Jersey.