For Some Of The Most Scenic Waterfront Dining In New Jersey, Head To Proving Ground
The Proving Ground in Highlands, New Jersey, offers exceptional waterfront dining with scenic views and fresh, flavorful dishes.
We're lucky to have such a long coastline here in New Jersey. Not only do we have miles and miles of soft sandy beaches to enjoy, but the coastal and waterfront dining here might just be the best in the country. Stop into the Proving Ground, a restaurant in Highlands, New Jersey, to enjoy some of the tastiest and most scenic waterfront dining in Monmouth County.
The Proving Ground is home to one of the most beautiful dining rooms in New Jersey. It's right on the water!
No matter the weather, you'll dine with a sprawling view of the Sandy Hook Bay, looking across to the beach on Sandy Hook itself.
The entire menu features fresh, flavorful, and seasonally inspired dishes. There's certainly something for everyone to enjoy here.
This is a fantastic spot for weekend brunch, and they're known for serving up some of the tastiest mimosas and benedicts around.
Of course, stopping here for dinner is encouraged, too! Enjoy a sunset view over the water with your meal on a clear evening and you'll have the time of your life.
Seafood served at the Proving Ground is as fresh as can be, with much of it coming from the very waters you're watching as you dine. How cool is that?
This waterfront restaurant also has the best happy hour in town. Stop in for a drink and bargain-priced gourmet appetizers, and soon you'll find yourself making plans to come here after work all the time!
Come enjoy a great meal on the water at the Proving Ground...
...because after all, this waterfront view is hard to beat!
Take a look at the menu on the Proving Ground website, and plan your visit! There's no better place o dine on a warm, sunny summer day.
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