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Somerset County’s dining scene picked up several new spots this fall. From a Tex-Mex burrito bar making its New Jersey debut in Bridgewater to a rebranded tavern on Bedminster’s Main Street, here are the new restaurants that opened this summer and fall and are serving now.
We confirmed each opening on the restaurant’s own website or social media pages. Hours can change in the first few months, so check before you go.
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Barrio Burrito Bar
- Town: Bridgewater
- Where: Bridgewater Towne Center, 726 Route 202, Suite 350, Bridgewater
- Hours: Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Barrio opened its first New Jersey location in October, joining a chain with locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The fast casual Tex-Mex spot serves made-to-order burritos, bowls and tacos with ingredients prepared fresh daily. You will find it in the Towne Center between European Wax Center and Great Clips.
Mishree Indian Cuisine
- Town: Bridgewater
- Where: 793 Route 202, Bridgewater (near the Branchburg border)
Mishree opened in September as a refined Indian dining room with an elevated ambience and a 100 percent halal menu. Expect North and South Indian dishes such as biryani, butter chicken and tandoori specialties, with vegetarian and vegan options, plus takeout, online ordering and catering.
Dog City Grill
- Town: Bridgewater
- Where: 357 Union Avenue, Bridgewater
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dog City Grill held its soft opening in late October in the former Hoagie Hut space. The menu covers a full breakfast plus hot dogs, burgers and crispy fries, which makes it an easy stop for an early breakfast or a quick lunch.
Ann Mei Chinese Restaurant
- Town: Bridgewater (Bradley Gardens)
- Where: 41 Old York Road, Bridgewater
Ann Mei celebrated its grand opening this summer in the Bradley Gardens section of the township. The menu runs from Chinese classics and noodle dishes to vegetarian and Thai options, for dine-in, takeout or delivery through its online ordering page.
Fire Phoenix Asian Fusion
- Town: Basking Ridge (Bernards Township)
- Where: 576 Allen Road, Basking Ridge
Fire Phoenix opened in late summer in the Hills section of Bernards Township with a menu that blends Thai and other Asian cuisines. Lo mein, chow fun, udon, soba, pad Thai and hibachi are all on the menu, and the restaurant describes its cooking as traditional Asian flavors with modern touches.
Bedminster Tavern
- Town: Bedminster
- Where: 285 Main Street, Bedminster
Owner Alyssa Cranston, who started at the former Delicious Heights as a teenager, reopened the Main Street space in October as Bedminster Tavern, part of the Celtic Hospitality Group. The rebrand brings a completely new menu built around local, seasonal ingredients that will change every season, new cocktails and refreshed interiors, with Chef Christopher Albrecht in the kitchen.
A piano now anchors live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and the back bar is set to reopen as The Stables, a whiskey bar. The tavern also serves weekend brunch and is taking Thanksgiving catering orders.
Bollywood Grill
- Town: Hillsborough
- Where: 340 South Branch Road, Hillsborough
The Lake Hiawatha restaurant opened its second location in Hillsborough in August. Bollywood Grill pairs Indian street food like vada pav, samosa chaat and chole bhature with Mughlai and clay oven specialties, and offers plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes. It is BYOB friendly, and you can order online from either location.
Before You Go
- New restaurants often adjust hours in their first months, so check social pages for the latest.
- Bring your own bottle to BYOB spots like Bollywood Grill.
- Book ahead for weekend dinners at Bedminster Tavern.
More in Somerset County: see our guides to cozy restaurants with fireplaces and breweries, cideries and distilleries around the county.
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