NJShore Guide

Best American Restaurants in Highlands

2 hand-picked american restaurants in this monmouth County beach town

Looking for the best american restaurants in highlands? We've curated the top spots based on quality, value, and local reputation. From budget-friendly options to upscale experiences, here are our top picks for american restaurants in Highlands.

Top 2 American Restaurants

1

Highland House

$$

Local bar and restaurant with good pub food. Popular with locals year-round.

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local hangoutpub foodbar-grill
2

Inlet Cafe

$$

Waterfront dining with deck overlooking the water. Fresh seafood and American fare in a relaxed setting.

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waterfrontdeckfresh seafood

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About Highlands

Highlands occupies the gateway position at the northern tip of the Jersey Shore, sitting where the Shrewsbury River and Sandy Hook Bay meet the Atlantic. You come here for three things: Twin Lights Historic Site—the twin brownstone lighthouse towers that have guided ships since 1862—the legendary cl...

Why Visit Highlands?

  • historic atmosphere
  • waterfront atmosphere
  • seafood atmosphere
  • nature atmosphere
  • authentic atmosphere

Getting to Highlands

  • From NYC: 1hr
  • From Philadelphia: 1hr 30min
  • From Newark: 50min