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Elegant New Jersey Restaurants

New Jersey is known for being a densely populated U.S. state with a diverse ethnic and cultural populace. The Garden State also boasts museums, eclectic architecture, landmarks, sporting venues, theaters and theme parks for residents and visitors alike. Being the active area that it is, many restaurants serving different cuisines can be found throughout the state. If you are looking for an elegant dining experience, New Jersey has several options ready to accommodate you.

Taro Restaurant
- Taro Restaurant is a dining destination in Montclair, New Jersey. Coupled with an accommodating and friendly staff, it is known for its elegant ambiance. Designed by its owner Peter Chu, the interior of the two story restaurant features high ceilings and bamboo set from floor to ceiling. The restaurant has received excellent reviews from Zagat, New York Times and Bergen Record. The setting is just one factor to consider when dining at Taro as the selection of Asian dishes and the artful presentation of food is also worth the visit. Taro is a BYOB establishment which meant you can bring your own bottle of wine or liquor.
  
  Taro Restaurant
  
  32 Church St.
  
  Montclair, NJ 07042
  
  973-509-2266‎
  
  tarorestaurant.com
Restaurant Blu
- Serving patrons since 2005, Restaurant Blu was named one of the “25 Best Restaurants in New Jersey” by the New Jersey Monthly Magazine in 2009. The restaurant features a modern-minimalist design which suits the relatively small floor area of the building that formerly housed a cafe. Owned and operated by Chef Zod Arifai, a well known personality in the food industry, Restaurant Blu's cuisine is described as Modern American infused with French, Italian and Asian influences and is creatively presented to match the taste. To complete your fine dining experience, bring along your choice of liquor since Restaurant Blu is a BYOB dining establishment.
  
  Restaurant Blu
  
  554 Bloomfield Ave.
  
  Montclair, NJ 07042-2805
  
  973-509-2202‎
  
  restaurantblu.com
Union Park Restaurant
- Union Park Restaurant has received the “Best American Restaurant” award from 2005 through 2008 from New Jersey Magazine. Located in Cape May, New Jersey, in the historic and newly renovated Hotel Macomber, Union Park Restaurant serves a variety of modern as well as timeless classic American dishes. The restaurant is spacious and has four distinct dining areas with two rooms for private dining. The restaurant's decor features a Victorian setting using mahogany and cherry furniture, antiques and fireplaces. The oceanfront porch, where the Atlantic Ocean can be seen, also adds a romantic and stylish detail. Union Park also offers BYOB.
  
  Union Park Restaurant
  
  727 Beach Ave.
  
  Cape May, NJ 08204-2464
  
  609-884-8811‎
  
  unionparkrestaurant.com