In recent years, Morristown has transformed its long downtown thoroughfare (South Street, which stretches across Morristown Green to Washington Street) from a collection of small shops and smaller restaurants into one of the liveliest restaurant strips in northern New Jersey. Its craft beer scene is a strength. Add in the rest of downtown, and the choice of cuisines, prices and atmospheres multiplies.
Below you will find our top picks of the best restaurants in Morristown, listed in alphabetical order.
Why should you trust this list? Simply put: New Jersey monthly knows the New Jersey dining scene. Our editors and restaurant critics spend endless amounts of time crisscrossing the state, dining at all kinds of establishments, from fine dining to pizzerias, from old favorites to new restaurants bringing their own twist to the New Jersey culinary scene.
Plus, New Jersey monthly is based in Morristown, so our editors regularly eat and drink there.
Enjoy!
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David Burke, the Hazlet-raised chef of many New Jersey restaurants, planted his flag on the historic Morristown Green in November 2021. (The restaurant made our list of best new restaurants this year.) DJ music often blares in the dramatic, high-ceilinged space. (You can’t hear the Topgolf suites down the hall.) The menu matches the ambience: bold pastas, pizzas and seafood; Burke’s patented salt-cured beef; his chili-sprinkled Hipster Fries and marshmallow-stuffed Cookie Sliders that could slide into your dreams. —KT Harrison
67 East Park Place, 973-829-1776
Treat yourself to sea bass at Blue Morel. Photo: Courtesy of Blue Morel
The upscale Blue Morel is located in the Westin Governor Morris Hotel, about a mile from Morristown Green, the park that is the town center, but has ample parking and an experienced kitchen staff led by chefs Dennis Matthews and Thomas Ciszak. The dinner menu is mostly New American, with a sushi section and a raw bar.
2 Whippany Road;
A pork bun sandwich at Committed Pig. Photo: Courtesy of Committed Pig
Burgers are the big hit at Committed Pig – there are a dozen to choose from. Grilled cheese sandwiches, egg dishes, pancakes, pork rolls and a kids’ menu are also popular. Bring your own food.
28 West Park Place; 862-260-9292
The cocky, charismatic chef and owner of this retro-chic BYO pizzeria, Nino Coniglio, “grew up as a wild child in Bridgewater,” he says. “Pizza kitchens saved my life.” He’s won international trophies for his pizzas with his “Cirque du Soleil tricks with pizza dough.” Chopped Appearances and a strong social media following created wood-fired pizzerias in Brooklyn, then Manhattan, and since late 2022, Morristown. Coniglio’s chemical-free menu enchants with its handmade pizzas, pastas, parmesan, heroes, salads, rosticcerie (Sicilian snacks), breads, bagels, pastries, and vending machine-dispensed Cokes and egg creams. Coniglio, his wife Shealyn (a pizza influencer), and baby Penny commute three minutes on foot across the Morristown Green. “This city is paradise,” he enthuses. And a pizza paradise, too. —KTH
11 South Street, 973-723-9430
This craft beer bar, with regular live music on weekends, offers burgers, flatbreads, chicken wings, salads, mains and daily specials. It’s adjacent to Hops, which has an even larger selection of craft beers and a smaller menu.
18 Washington Street; 973-540-9601
Grasshopper off the Green is a classic Irish pub with a bar and flat screens downstairs and a dining room upstairs. Menu highlights include Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers and Mash and Fish and Chips, as well as quesadillas, salads and American dishes.
41-43 Morris Street; 973-285-5150
The upscale Jockey Hollow is located in the renovated 1918 Vail Mansion and has New Jersey monthlyThe restaurant has been on the best restaurants list every year since it opened in 2014. Overall, the menu is New American, with a specialty in exceptional pasta. The wine and beer lists offer unusually good value and a wide selection, and the cocktails are excellent.
110 South Street; 973-644-3180
Fresh ingredients and a wide selection of sides characterize this casual eatery, which offers poke bowls (fish on rice or salad) or poke burritos, as well as unusually good ramen bowls with rich broth, high-quality noodles, and plenty of meat and vegetables. Bring your own food.
40 South Park Place; 973-998-9449
The Mehtani family, award-winning restaurateurs, present a high-quality Indian à la carte menu and a lunch buffet at Mehndi in the Headquarters Plaza Building.
3 Speedwell Avenue; 973-871-2323
The Office Tavern Grill offers dishes like maple syrup and chili glazed salmon with parsnip puree and apple fennel relish. Photo: Courtesy of The Office Tavern Grill
A wide selection of craft beers is one of the attractions here. There are excellent salads and a solid menu of American classics, from burgers to flatbreads, chicken wings, main dishes and rotating regional specialties.
3 South Street; 973-285-0220
The delicious Pierogies House features potato pancakes on the menu. Photo: Courtesy of Pierogies House
Chef and owner Evelina Berc brings the hearty and affordable cuisine of her native Poland to moving life at Pierogies House. The plump pierogies with various fillings are the centerpiece of the small menu, but the kielbasa is unusually good and the hearty soups are not to be missed. Bring your own food.
45 Morris Street; 973-432-8270
Like its sister restaurants in Ridgewood and Summit, Roots in Morristown is an upscale enclave specializing in prime beef, including dry-aged cuts. There are also seafood mains and a variety of classic steakhouse sides.
40 West Park Place; 973-326-1800
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The cocktails at SM23 are first class. Photo: Courtesy of SM23
After meeting an inspiring bartender on a trip to Australia, Shaun Mehtani opened this elegant bar and lounge on his 23rd birthday (hence the name!) with a good small plates menu and a DJ on weekends.
3 Speedwell Avenue; 973-871-2323
A seasonal salmon dish at South + Pine is a delicious option for dinner. Photo: Courtesy of South + Pine
A protégé of Bobby Flay who has helmed several of his top kitchens, chef Leia Gaccione has made a star of her own with this casual American eatery where the food is appealing, affordable and always with a dash of imagination and attention to detail that makes it extra special. Bring your own food.
90 South Street; 862-260-9700
Pan seared scallops with Thai black coconut rice at Stirling Tavern. Photo: Courtesy of Stirling Tavern
The Stirling Tavern, run by the owners of the famous Stirling Hotel, offers upscale tavern fare and excellent burgers in a vibrant, modern setting. The bar offers a creative cocktail menu and a relevant selection of draft beers. Local breweries are often invited for special beer dinner events.
150 South Street; 973-993-8066
Opened in 2006 at the start of Morristown’s restaurant renaissance, Tashmoo features a fully stocked bar, a wide selection of craft beers, excellent burgers, a menu of American favorites, and a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
8 DeHart Street; 973-998-6133
Tucked away across from the Morristown train station, this elegant, casual two-level restaurant offers modern American cuisine and an extensive wine list. The dinner menu includes a raw bar, charcuterie boards and a selection of entrees including potato gnocchi with pesto, lobster puttanesca and marinated flank steak. Visit the upstairs patio year-round.
80 Elm Street; 973-889-8696
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