The Best Places To Eat In NJ For 2025: The Ultimate List

Every New Jerseyan has a favorite go-to restaurant, and food critics, food magazines, networks, and other groups agree, including some of them in 2025 “best of” lists and awards.

One measure of the quality of restaurants and eateries in New Jersey is the number of James Beard nominees and winners. While no New Jersey chefs were named a winner in 2025, two Garden State food masters received the prestigious title of semifinalists.

Read more:

• 2 NJ Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Semifinalists
• Hudson County Pizzeria Chef Gets 1 Of Only 2 James Beard Nominations In NJ

Several New Jersey eateries were featured prominently in other lists. Read more:

• OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants
• New York Times 50 Best Restaurants
• 110 Best Neighborhoods to Eat Well on a Budget in America
• Yelp’s 100 Best Sandwich Shops
• 50 Top Pizzerias In U.S.
• Best Breakfast Sandwich In Every State
• Tasting Table’s Best Burger In Every State
• New York Times 23 Best Dishes In America