15 minutes and under from the Inn ...

The Long Valley Pub and Brewery
The Long Valley Pub and Brewery, 5 minutes from the Inn and residing in a breathtakingly restored 200 year old barn, is well-known for its award winning ales and bold American food. (908) 876-1122

Prickly Pear Restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine in a warm casual atmosphere.  Learn how to prepare & cook a 4-course dinner at their monthly cooking classes.  Located on Main St., in Hackettstown about 15 minutes from the Inn. (908) 979-0003

Stella G's in Hackettstown is the newest destination in this quaint rural town.  Both owners were chefs at the acclaimed Hamilton Farm Golf Club before opening Stella's.  Take-out food is also available, and don't miss their newest addition: gourmet cupcakes.  See a review.
Located on Main St. in Hackettstown, about 15 minutes from the Inn. (908) 813-0625

The Fox and Hound Tavern is an elegantly restored 19th century stagecoach stop in, naturally, a hunting theme. The moderately-priced food is considered "new American", but with hints of foreign flavor. It is about 15 minutes from the Inn. See a review. (908) 437-1300

Benito's Trattoria in Chester, about 10 minutes from the Inn, serves Northern Italian food with attentive service, set in the middle of the historic town of Chester.  Guests may bring their own bottle of wine. A local review. (908) 879-1887

Redwoods Grill & Bar in Chester, about 10 minutes from the Inn, specializes in wood-grilled cuisine.  Enjoy patio dining during warmer weather.  (908) 879.7909

The Tewskbury Inn in Oldwick is a former stagecoach stop with a porch and garden terrace and a traditional, friendly tavern atmosphere. (908) 439-2641

A bit farther...

The Gladstone Tavern in Gladstone offers traditional American cuisine in an historic setting in the middle of a quaint small town. See a review. (908) 234-9055

Artisan Kitchen on Route 22 in Lebanon serves contemporary American cuisine in an attractive and sleek atmosphere.  Read a review from the Star-Ledger. (908) 236-9919

The Clinton House, housed in a building from 1743, offers fine dining in an upscale atmosphere. It is approximately 20 minutes from the Inn. (908) 730.9300

Limestone Cafe
Set in an old Victorian building in quaint downtown Peapack, complete with ceramic roosters and French posters, this homey restaurant boasts a Johnson & Wales skilled chef who adds New England touches to his menu.
A good value - BYOB.
Offers meals to go as well.
The Star-Ledger recommends it: "a peaceful evening with good food."  (908)234-1475.

The Pluckemin Inn in Pluckemin, about 20 minutes from the Inn. Contemporary American cuisine in an historic setting with large fireplaces and an extensive wine list.  
(908) 658-9292

The Bernards Inn offers romantic dining housed in a historic Inn in downtown Bernardsville.  While you will pay a price for the elegance, it is sure to be an unforgettable dining experience. Read a New York Times review here. 
Read about chef Corey Heyer tending the restaurant's gardens and drawing inspiration for the menu.
(908) 766-0002

Char Steakhouse in Raritan, a thirty minute drive from the Raritan Inn, is a New York style steakhouse that serves "luscious" prime steak.  The Star Ledger raves here. 
(908) 707-1777

Due Terre Enoteca, an Italian restaurant located about 30 minutes away in Bernardsville, earned glowing reviews from the Star Ledger, NJ Monthly, and the New York Times. Serving classic Italian cuisine with a "dynamic wine list", Due Terre is not to be missed. 
(908) 221-0040

Matt's Red Rooster Grill, a romantic dining experience as rated by the New York Times, is located thirty minutes away in Flemington.   Enjoy moderately priced meat and seafood cooked at an open kitchen in a old, cozy two-storied Victorian. 
(908) 788-7050
 
The menu at Ninety Acres is mostly comprised of food grown on-site and from local farms. The restaurant, located in a restored carriage house,  is part of the Ninety Acres Culinary Institute on property once owned by the king of Morocco.  Review by Cody Kendall, Star Ledger.  Profile by Open Table.

Worth the drive ... 

The Frenchtown Inn , while a bit farther from the Inn at about a 40 minute drive, is very well-received in critics' circles and is worth the distance.  Zagats calls it "a lovely eatery on the Delaware River ... a wonderful place to celebrate an important moment." Read a review.   (908) 996-3300

Tim Shafer's Cuisine, an elegant restaurant in Morristown serving eclectic American fare, earned four stars from the Star Ledger. Read their review here. 
(973) 538-3330

Zagat writes that the Grand Cafe in Morristown embodies elegance to the hilt. This "formal" French restaurant set in a townhouse is surely "pricey", but the "wonderful" cuisine and "top-notch" "veterans" for servers more than compensate; it's "one of the last bastions of classic fine dining around." More...
(973) 540-9444

Silver Spring Farm serves traditional French cuisine in the cozy setting of a farmhouse in rural Morris County. The current owners carry on a tradition of creating delicious French dishes like escargot and beef Wellington, and don't forget the souffles for dessert! (973) 584-0202

Mehndi Indian Restaurant (music will play upon opening), in Morristown, serves classic Indian dishes with style and substance. It has earned rave reviews from the NY Times, Zagat, and the Star Ledger. More... (973) 871-2323