Denville calls itself the Hub of Morris County, and its dining scene earns the title. Along Broadway downtown, out on Route 46, and over on Bloomfield Avenue, you will find a decades-old Chinese landmark, fresh seafood off the boat, Lebanese brunch, upscale Thai, and a classic diner that has been feeding the town for years. Whether you live here or you are just passing through, here are eight Denville restaurants that keep locals coming back.
Hunan Taste
Hunan Taste has been a Denville landmark since 1986, and you cannot miss it. The building is designed to look like an ancient Chinese pagoda, and inside you get fine-dining Chinese food and a full bar. Regulars point to the lamb with cilantro and the fried rice as reasons they keep a table here on their rotation. Find it at 67 Bloomfield Avenue.
Casa Bella
Casa Bella is the spot for a proper Italian dinner. The dining room feels dressed up, but the real draw in warm weather is the deck overlooking Arrowhead Lake, one of the best al fresco seats in town. You will find it at 300 U.S. Highway 46, a little outside the downtown core and worth the short drive.
Denville Seafood and Codmothers Cafe
At 61 Broadway, Denville Seafood and Codmothers Cafe brings in fish daily from the Fulton Fish Market. You can eat in the cozy dining room or grab a seat on the outdoor patio when the weather cooperates. It is a downtown favorite for anyone who wants their seafood fresh rather than frozen.
Uncle Momo
Uncle Momo at 45 Broadway serves fresh Lebanese and Mediterranean plates and has become one of the go-to brunch spots in Denville. The menu changes with what is fresh, and the downtown location makes it an easy stop before or after a walk through town.
Thatcher McGhee’s
Thatcher McGhee’s at 53 Broadway is Denville’s Irish pub, the kind of place you go for a burger, a pint, and a game on the screen. It anchors the downtown Broadway strip and stays busy on weekends, so it is a reliable pick when you want a casual night out close to home.
Sergio and Co. Italian Specialties
If you want Italian without the sit-down dinner, Sergio and Co. Italian Specialties at 28 Broadway is the answer. This is the place for hero sandwiches, homemade specialties, and catering trays that show up at half the parties in Morris County. Locals lean on it for lunch and for feeding a crowd.
Thonglor Thai Bistro
Thonglor Thai Bistro at 28 Diamond Spring Road is one of the newer additions to the Denville scene, and it has built a following fast. It leans upscale for Thai, with a fuller dining experience than your average takeout counter, making it a solid choice for a date night or a nicer weeknight dinner.
Denville Diner
No Denville restaurant list is complete without Denville Diner at 17 Broadway. It is the classic New Jersey diner, open for big breakfasts, quick lunches, and everything in between. When you want comfort food and a booth without a wait or a fuss, this is where the town lands.
The Bottom Line
Denville packs a lot of good food into a small footprint, and the best part is the variety. You can have pagoda-style Chinese on Bloomfield Avenue, lakeside Italian on Route 46, and fresh seafood on Broadway all in the same week without leaving town. Next time you are deciding where to eat in Denville, start with this list and work your way through it.
