Reader’s Digest Names This Restaurant as the Most Traditional in New Jersey

A “traditional” American restaurant usually refers to a place that serves classic American comfort foods and staples that have been popular for decades. Think of things like burgers, steaks, fried chicken, meatloaf, sandwiches, hearty breakfasts with eggs and pancakes, and sides like mashed potatoes, fries, or coleslaw.

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The atmosphere is often casual and family-friendly, similar to diners or steakhouses, where the focus is on familiar, home-style meals rather than trendy or international dishes.

According to Reader's Digest, they looked at the best "traditional" restaurants in America and selected one for each state's best. So I was curious to see the pick for New Jersey and share that destination with you.

Best Traditional Restaurant in New Jersey

Reader's Digest has named the Knife & Fork Inn, a famous Atlantic City restaurant, the best traditional restaurant in New Jersey. "You can’t talk old-school Atlantic City without talking about gentlemen’s clubs of years gone by. Knife & Fork Inn was established in 1912 by then–Atlantic City mayor William Riddle, Commodore Louis Kuehnle, and their cronies as an exclusive men’s drinking and dining club with a special “ladies lounge” located upstairs. Naturally, women were prohibited entry until summoned by the men."

If you watched the HBO series Boardwalk Empire, then you can picture the Knife & Fork Inn. They added "The main dining room warmly invites guests (yes, women as well) to a feast of sustainable surf and turf surrounded by decor that evokes yesteryear. After the meal, take a stroll along one of the best beach boardwalks in America."