Saved from ruin and restored to elegant splendor, this historic restaurant and special event landmark offers one of the best panoramic views of the New York City skyline and all the surrounding landscape in-between. Highlawn Pavilion stands perched on a cliff at the crest of Eagle Rock Reservation, a beautiful 400+ acre park and nature preserve in the heart of Essex County.
The Grill Room at the Highlawn is modern steakhouse dining at its finest, with top quality meats, New American entrees, impeccable service and spectacular views.
Upscale West Orange destination for New American cuisine with an outdoor bar & Manhattan views. Based on 558 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1 Crest Dr, West Orange, NJ 07052
Phone: (973) 731-3463
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Hours
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
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Reviews
Lindsay
Just had a bridal shower in the upstairs private room this past Saturday. It was absolutely STUNNING and went perfectly. The service was top notch (thank you Noah!!!) and we received so so many compliments. It was truly incredible.
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Joey Eats
I had the pleasure of dining at the Highlawn Pavilion with my wife and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. Nestled in a picturesque location with breathtaking views of the NYC skyline, this place truly knows how to create a magical ambiance.
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Tai Cooper
I am still in awe and completely blown away by the service, ambiance, an overall experience at the Highlawn Pavilion. I recently hosted my engagement dinner there for 65 people and everything completely exceeded my expectations. The food was well seasoned and aesthetically pleasing from the appetizers to the main course, and the service was top notch. I have to highlight the work of the team Jeff, Tammy, Alyson, Will and every single person who helped that night. The night was magical and amazing- they even held the rain back for us to enjoy a beautiful sunset. I give this place 5 stars for service, food and overall experience. Thank you again to Jeff, Tammy and the whole team for an unforgettable experience
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Alex Kaplan
The Highlawn stands as a top-tier photography venue. Overlooking New York City, its panoramic views offer an exceptional backdrop.
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Amanda Morton
The Highlawn is definitely worth experiencing at least once in your life. I know for many people on a budget (our family included) spending over $110 per person for dinner may seem over indulgent, but I think for a special occasion, it’s justifiable. Every single thing we ate and drank was of phenomenal taste and quality, the service was attentive and professional, it really is a top notch dining experience. My husband remarked that the smoked old fashion he had was on his list of top 3 favorite old fashions he has ever had! The Chilean sea bass is the absolute best sea bass I’ve ever had! We have a ton of outstanding restaurants and dining options available to us in the NYC metro area, and the Highlawn really does hold its own as one of the best.
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Eli H
We had wedding ceremony and dinner reception at Highlawn in summer of 2023 – amazing experience! The wedding zone looks beautiful with nice view of Manhattan Skyline. The dinner was organized well by the service team led by Tammy and Alondra who were both helpful and highly-efficient to serve food, communicate with our wedding party, and facilitate the setup of the dinner area. The dinner buffet had great quality, especially the delicious steak and Sashimi.
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Nestor Medina
I’d like to thank the staff at @Thehighlawn for their excellent service and for making my dream proposal a reality. Jeffrey the director and Anita the event manager for ensuring I had the location ready to use. Thank you Anita for making this moment possible and for the wonderful customer experience. Our waiter Clemente who also gave us wonderful service, and took us outside the restaurant for additional pictures. @Thehighlawn thank you for the breathtaking experience!! Will definitely recommend to friends and family!
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Jamie Chin
Went here for brunch this past Sunday. The atmosphere and view is very nice and beautiful. The food was good and the drinks were fun. The service was good. The weather was great that day so we were able to see clearly the wonderful sight. Would come here again soon.
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Alicia S
The service was amazing the food was good, the view was breathtaking, and the decorations were gorgeous. I definitely recommend this location for wedding, engagement, anniversaries, birthday or just if you want to show someone how much you appreciate them!
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Mike M
We drove up from South Jersey to spend our anniversary at Highlawn. As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a smile. The view from the dinning area was stunning. Our waiter Arthur was excellent and the rest of the team was also on point. There was one gentleman that came to our table to wish us a happy anniversary he was a joy to speak with and a great addition to our experience. They also kindly helped us celebrate our anniversary with some fireworks in ice cream and some complimentary coffee and desert. Then after all this we enjoyed a short walk looking at the NY skyline.
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