Top 10 Best Restaurants in New Jersey, 3 are at the Jersey Shore

As the warm weather rolls in, New Jersey's culinary scene is heating up with incredible dining options just waiting to be discovered.

We have the best restaurants in New Jersey. And, three of these restaurants that made the tops list are some of my favorites. So delicious.

Summertime is almost here in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. It's a great time to check out what New Jersey cuisine is all about.

We all love finding the best restaurants for that perfect night out, especially for a date night.

Zagat is a website that rates restaurants in 50 states. Zagat is highly respecting and their reviews are regarded as being accurate. Their restaurants are highly ranked and their food is spectacular.

The 10 of the most top-rated restaurants in New Jersey, according to Zagat.

* Peacock Inn, Princeton, NJ - American Cuisine
* 410 Bank Street, Cape May, NJ - Seafood
* Yumi, Sea Bright, NJ - Sushi
* Black-Eyed Susans, Harvey Cedars, NJ - Restaurant & Tavern
* Nicholas Barrel & Roost, Red Bank, NJ - Comfort Food
* Lorena's, Maplewood, NJ - French Inspired
* Cafe' Matisse, Rutherford, NJ - Artful Cuisine
* Fascino, Montclair, NJ - Gioia Mia
* Old Homestead Steakhouse, Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata
* Steve & Cookies By the Bay, Margate City, NJ - Dine-In and Outdoor Seating

It's time to get your friends and family together and eat local. One of these fabulous restaurants will for sure be a spectacular night out for you.

I love when restaurants have the option of outdoor seating. Most of these restaurants had the option even before we "had" to sit out side there for a little bit. It's spring-time at the Jersey Shore and it's a great time to get out after a cold winter in New Jersey. And, the views are just stunning.

These top rated restaurants are pricey, what restaurant would you put on this list? Would it be a seafood restaurant? Maybe seafood?

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