Rat's Restaurant, named for the gregarious character in sculptor and creator Seward Johnson's favorite childhood story book, the Wind in the Willows, is designed to make guests feel like they have stepped back in time to Claude Monet's beloved town of Giverny. With lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch menus featuring superb country French cuisine, Rat's is a welcome part of any visit to Grounds For Sculpture.

Avenue is the modern answer to a blend of the Parisian brasserie and the luxurious beaches of St Tropez on the Atlantic beachfront. It has brought Savoir-vivre to the Jersey Shore with its dramatic high ceilings, classic brasserie banquettes in an oceanic palette, pearl colored marble tiles that shimmer under the light and 25-foot bar, inspired by the hull of a ship. During the day bask in the sun pouring in from the floor to ceiling windows while relishing in the personal attention of the servers catering to every need. After the sun goes down the fireplace is a focal point of a lavish lounge at one end of the 5000-square foot space that keeps patrons satisfied in its warm glow. The floodlights turn on in the evening illuminating the surf and sand creating an environment of relaxation.

Chez Catherine, one of the best French restaurants in New Jersey provides a wonderful dining experience.  From the first greeting to the last sip of wine, this French restaurant offers quality cuisine and impeccable service. Chez Catherine, perfect for special occasions and fine dining – Award winning menu in the category “French restaurants NJ”.

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The “new” Saddle River Inn is a fine dining, contemporary French restaurant nestled along the banks of the Saddle River. Chef Jamie Knott uses only Prime dry-aged beef, the freshest line caught, sustainable seafood and local organic produce whenever possible. The menu changes twice seasonally and utilizes ingredients at the peak of their freshness.

Enjoy a world class dining experience at Restaurant Lorena's, located in Maplewood NJ, for haute French cuisine deeply rooted in french technique & inspired by the seasons.

Café Matisse is situated in a historic building that was originally a horse and buggy firehouse. A simply magical space, Café Matisse’s colorful impressionist-style paintings and chandeliers create a playful, inviting atmosphere of simple elegance. The European style garden also adds a certain je ne sais quoi to the dining experience. The menu is frequently updated to offer you the finest quality local and seasonal ingredients.