North Jersey
Carpe Diem
1405 Grand Street, Hoboken | Gateway Region
You’ll want to seize the day (or night!) to take in a meal at this self-proclaimed “neighborhood joint.” Discover where the locals have long enjoyed great gastro-pub fare (including award-winning chicken wings) nestled by the dining room’s fireplace.
Ivy Inn
268 Terrace Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights | Gateway Region
This restaurant has lived many lives. First as an 1870s stagecoach inn. Then as a Prohibition speakeasy. Now as a completely restored fine dining establishment with cozy fireplaces that has been the scene for too many marriage proposals and anniversary celebrations to count.
The Lafayette House
The Shoppes at Lafayette (Between Routes 94 & 15), Lafayette | Skylands Region
Whether you want to exchange wedding vows or simply tuck into a comforting dinner, The Lafayette House has multiple dining and event spaces – many warmed by fireplaces – just for you. Check out their website for special events throughout the year too!
Luciano’s Italian Ristorante & Lounge
1579 Main Street, Rahway | Gateway Region
As the fireplace stirs your soul, the classic gourmet Italian cuisine will wow your tastebuds. This chic eatery’s Fall/Winter menu showcases everything from housemade pastas – including Orecchiette & Sausage and Ricotta Gnocchi – to mouthwatering steaks and chops.
Tabor Road Tavern
510 Tabor Road, Morris Plains | Skylands Region
The double-sided fireplace is just one of the awe-inspiring architectural details in this American bistro. You’ll also be charmed by its multiple gables, vaulted ceilings and flying buttresses. Tabor Road Tavern celebrates food and wine every day with a seasonally changing menu.
Central Jersey
Blooming Grove Inn
234 W. Upper Ferry Road, Ewing
With a long and storied history comes…friendly apparitions. Yes, the ambiance at Blooming Grove Inn is so cozy even the ghosts want to linger. That’s ok. There’s still plenty of room for you to come and enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner by the fire with family or friends.
The Clinton House
2 West Main Street, Clinton
A regular Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner, this circa-1743 building oozes period charm which includes a massive stone fireplace and exposed wooden beams. Standouts from the tavern menu include Burger-Wine Pairings, Beef Wellington and Sauerbraten.
Metuchen Inn
424 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen
This upscale eatery has been serving generations of diners in the heart of Metuchen, a Jersey’s Best 2024 Destination of the Year and 2023 Winner of the Great American Main Street Award. Cozy up by the hearth for creative cuisine made from locally-sourced ingredients.
The Pluckemin Inn
10 Pluckemin Way, Bedminster
The Village of Pluckemin was a regular haunt for George Washington. Make it yours too! Here at the inn, you’ll be wrapped in warmth from the reclaimed French Oak walls to the cavernous fireplaces as you savor fresh flavors and fine wines.
Rat’s Restaurant
16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton Township
Named one of “The 50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America” by People Magazine, Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds For Sculpture knows how to turn on the charm. Wondering about the unusual name? It actually honors Ratty from the children’s classic The Wind in the Willows.
South Jersey
Beacon 70
799 Route 70, Brick | Shore Region
Just as boats seek a beacon when returning from sea, diners seek out this eatery overlooking a marina. The industrial modern steampunk aesthetic with a 10-foot see-through glass fireplace offers a true feast for the eyes while the extensive menu serves as a feast for your tastebuds.
The Blue Pig Tavern
200 Congress Place, Cape May | Southern Shore Region
Tucked inside the traveler-favorite Congress Hall, The Blue Pig Tavern serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner in a rustic atmosphere where, back in the 1700s, whalers dined on this very site. Its cozy fireplace takes a place of honor under the restaurant’s framed namesake.
Hearthside
801 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood | Delaware River Region
There are restaurants with a fireplace, then there’s Hearthside which is all about the fireplace. Because it’s not only the focal point, it’s where your food is cooked in a custom wood-fired hearth. Just one of the ten most craveable Collingswood things to do!
Knife & Fork Inn
3600 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City | Greater Atlantic City Region
As a stop along the Anthony Bourdain Food Trail, you know you’re in for an exemplary experience. Of course, Bourdain wasn’t the only legend to dine here. During Prohibition, the restaurant was a private club where political boss Nucky Johnson ate (and drank!) Ask to be seated in the Hearth Room to enjoy the original fireplace.
Rode’s Fireside Restaurant & Tavern
533 Kings Highway, Woolwich Township | Delaware River Region
Eating beside a roaring fire was definitely not an afterthought here. This longtime neighborhood eatery boasts not one but two fireplaces. Make it a perfect night by savoring their #1 seller, Broiled Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes.
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