25 Essential Plainfield Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Plainfield.
Red White & Que Smokehouse
New Jersey
Compact, down-to-earth venue offering Southern barbecue dishes & a take-out option.
Gabriel’s Fountain Kitchen & Creamery
New Jersey
Family-friendly restaurant with quaint decor & a patio serving American meals & housemade ice cream.
Hills of Herat Basking Ridge
New Jersey
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Vincenzo’s Ristorante
Plainfield, New Jersey
White-tablecloth Italian spot with many wines by the glass & traditional meat & pasta entrees.
Italian Village Plainfield
Plainfield, New Jersey
Pizza, subs, salads & traditional Italian plates are provided in a humble storefront cafe.
Landmark Tavern at Stone House
Plainfield, New Jersey
Upscale dining room & event space on 10 acres with New American dishes & an outdoor fire pit.
Boulevard Seafood Company
Plainfield, New Jersey
Eatery and market offering fresh fish in bustling, brick-lined surrounds.
The Stirling Hotel
Plainfield, New Jersey
Neighborhood tavern with ample craft brews, elevated comfort foods & a seasonal outdoor beer garden.
Joe's Meat Market
Plainfield, New Jersey
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Kitchen American Grill
Plainfield, New Jersey
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Live music.
Taco De Ojo Taqueria
Plainfield, New Jersey
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Offerings.
Jozanna's Italian Restaurant
Plainfield, New Jersey
Family-run place serving hearty portions of Italian food in a casual environment with a warm vibe.
The Neighborhood Pub & Grill At Ellery's
Plainfield, New Jersey
Late-night, casual outpost with a patio, featuring standard American fare, cocktails & draft brews.
3 West
Plainfield, New Jersey
New American restaurant with an open kitchen has a wine cellar, dark-wood bar & hopping happy hour.
Remi's Ristorante
Plainfield, New Jersey
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Plainfield, New Jersey
Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Bar Cilento
Plainfield, New Jersey
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Cafe Vincotto
Plainfield, New Jersey
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great coffee.
Blaze Pizza
Plainfield, New Jersey
Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.
Origin French Thai
Plainfield, New Jersey
Quirky eatery cooking up Thai dishes with a French twist & unique game meats in eclectic surrounds.
Grano Pizzeria & Italian Tavern
Plainfield, New Jersey
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Our Place Pizza & Catering
Plainfield, New Jersey
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Water & Wine Ristorante
Plainfield, New Jersey
Large, upscale venue on Lake Watchung featuring an Italian & American menu & lake views.
Jersey Mike's Subs
Plainfield, New Jersey
New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Shake Shack Bridgewater
Plainfield, New Jersey
Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.