Speedwell
Arepas Paisas
Colombian · Latin American
"Colombian arepas on Speedwell's Latin row. The real deal."
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The Green
Azure The Greek Mediterranean
Greek · Mediterranean
"Greek-Mediterranean on Pine Street. BYOB. The blue-and-white room stands out in a town full of American menus."
The Green
Blue Morel
New American
"Hotel restaurant inside the Westin Governor Morris. New American farm-to-table. Not where you go on a Tuesday — but worth it for a big occasion."
Speedwell
Chef Fredy's Table
Salvadoran
"El Salvadoran. Personal menu. Everything cooked to order."
South Street
Coniglio's Old Fashioned
Pizza
"~200 pizzas a day. 2023 NJ Pizza Bowl winner. Cash only."
South Street
Cotto
Italian
"Opened December 2025. Ex-Michelin chef Jordan Petriello. Handmade pasta with imported Italian flour, house-churned gelato. BYOB. The most significant opening South Street has seen in years."
South Street
Dän Bakery & Café
Bakery Pastry · Cafe Coffee
"Central Asian pastry on South Street. The Honey Cake is why people line up. Handcrafted daily, European and Central Asian traditions."
Speedwell
El Encuentro Centro Americano
Central American · Latin American
"Open at 5 AM. Honduran and Central American home cooking. Buffet-style, most entrées under $20, in business since 2003."
Morris Street
End of Elm
American · Bar
"The original Morristown gastropub. Craft cocktails, neighborhood crowd, happy hour that actually delivers."
Speedwell
Ethan and the Bean
Coffee · Cafe
"Non-profit café on Speedwell. Employs adults with developmental disabilities. Ethically sourced beans, outdoor tables."
The Green
Fig & Lily Garden
Mediterranean
"BYOB Mediterranean with a garden patio. Cattano Ave, off the Green. Charcoal-grilled meats, hand-selected produce. One of the nicest outdoor dining spots in town."
Morris Street
Grasshopper Off the Green
American · Bar
"Three-story Irish pub on Morris Street. Live bands, karaoke, DJ. Four NJ locations. The place for a big group night out."
Washington Street
Ju-Ichi Japanese Restaurant
Japanese
"The fuller Japanese menu down the block from Masago — bone broth ramen, udon, donburi, and BYOB."
Morris Street
Jungle Juice
Juice Smoothies
"Made-to-order smoothies, juices, acai bowls. Morris Street. Family-owned since 2010. Three NJ locations."
The Green
Kirshenbaum Baking Co
Bakery · Cafe
"Paris-trained pastry chef, Schuyler Place. Croissants, cookies, breakfast sandwiches on house-baked bread. The Westfield location has been around longer but this one's yours."
Speedwell
Lin's Palace
Taiwanese · Chinese
"Family-run Taiwanese and Chinese on Speedwell. 40+ years. The Taiwanese sausage fried rice is what you come for."
South Street
Lokl Cafe
Cafe
"Direct-trade coffee on South Street. Outdoor patio, handcrafted espresso. The kind of coffee shop South Street needed."
Speedwell
Marjan Fine Persian Grill
Persian
"Morristown's only Persian restaurant. Kebabs, stews, saffron rice."
Washington Street
Masago Japanese Cuisine
Japanese · Sushi
"BYOB sushi. The Friday night default for half the town."
Morris Street
Morristown Bagel and Deli
Deli Bagels
"Open since 1950. Same counter, same morning."
Morris Street
Morristown Diner
Diner
"Family-owned since 1994. Chrome, red booths, omelets, burgers. Open until 2 AM. The place that's always there."
South Street
Orale Mexican Kitchen
Mexican
"Bold Mexican-American with strong daily-flavor frozen margs. The comps alone are worth the trip."
Hq Plaza
Parkside Tavern
American · Pub
"Opened October 2024. Old-world tavern inside HQ Plaza. Serious whiskey selection, craft cocktails. The newer sibling to Sushi Lounge."
South Street
Pavesi Ristorante
Italian
"Multi-level Italian on South Street. BYOB, no corkage fee. Heated patio, live guitar some nights. Homemade pasta, serious seafood."
Morris Street
Pierogies House
Eastern European
"Evelina makes everything herself. Her grandmother Julia's recipes."
The Green
Rinconcito Latino
Latin American · Salvadoran
"Pupusas, rice, beans, tostones. Elm Street. Home cooking, big portions, open early, costs nothing."
The Green
Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille
Steakhouse
"Morristown's old-money steakhouse. Madison Hotel. Open since 1951. Tablecloths, proper cocktails, serious cuts."
Morris Street
Saigon Subs & Café
Vietnamese
"The best sandwich in Morristown. Vietnamese banh mi and iced coffee so strong it'll rearrange your afternoon."
South Street
South + Pine American Eatery
New American
"Leia Gaccione. Five Iron Chef appearances. BYOB patio, small room. One of the best reasons to live here."
South Street
Stirling Tavern
American · Pub
"American tavern at the south end of South Street. Full bar, specialty cocktails. Part of the Stirling Restaurant Group (same as Cotto)."
Washington Street
Surreal Creamery
Ice Cream · Dessert
"Artisanal soft serve in mason jars. Washington Street. Matcha, taro, unique flavors. Bubble tea too."
Hq Plaza
Sushi Lounge
Japanese · Sushi
"Full bar, DJ nights, hibachi. HQ Plaza. Not your quiet neighborhood sushi — a night out. NJ Monthly 'Best Sushi' award."
South Street
Tacoria
Mexican
"11-location NJ chain but a real one — counter-service tacos, burritos, bowls. Full vegan menu. Fast, reliable, cheap."
Morris Street
Tatte Bakery & Café
Cafe · Bakery
"Boston chain. Airy room, good coffee, first-come seating. The pistachio latte is the thing."
South Street
The Address
Greek Mediterranean
"Greek-Mediterranean. BYOB. Heated patio. Book ahead."
The Green
The Committed Pig
American · Brunch
"Award-winning brunch on the Green. Short rib/brisket burger blend. Decadent pancakes. Three NJ locations, this is the original."
Washington Street
The Frog
American · Bar
"Three-story bar on Washington Street. The Frog since 2024, Famished Frog before that. Billiards, shuffleboard, craft beer, gluten-free fryer. The 25-year Washington St anchor."
Morris Street
The Morris Proper
New American
"Three or four visits in. Still finding things to order."
Speedwell
The Pastrami House
Deli · Jewish
"Traditional NY deli on Speedwell. Opened March 2025. Loaded sandwiches, knishes, potato pancakes. Two NJ locations."
The Green
TOWN bar + kitchen
American
"Rooftop fireplace, Resy, globally inspired menu. 40NORTH group. Morristown's version of a destination restaurant that doesn't require a special occasion."