1776 Morristown - Morristown, New Jersey

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On Thanksgiving Day, I had the pleasure of dining at 1776 Morristown and it was an experience that exceeded all expectations. From the moment we stepped inside, the warm and inviting atmosphere enveloped us, with soft lighting and decor that set the perfect backdrop for a festive celebration.

The menu featured a delightful fusion of traditional favorites and the steakhouse's renowned offerings. The star of the meal, however, was the steak cooked to perfection accompanied by some of the best mashed potatoes I ever had. A delightful kick indeed.

Dessert was a highlight in itself. The ice cream sandwiches elevated an already incredible meal. The service throughout the evening was impeccable; our server was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring our glasses were never empty and that we had everything we needed. I left feeling grateful not just for the holiday, but for the remarkable meal that made it all the more special. It’s a dining experience I would highly recommend.

Kaidi Dey

There truly isn’t a finer dining experience in all of Morristown.

Menu selections are excellent at all times of day. My personal favorites are from their brunch menu: egg shakshuka, chicken and waffles, skirt steak & eggs, chicken BLT sliders (although recently changed to a sandwich), calamari, guacamole with plantain chips and of course the clothesline bacon.

House sushi roll, angry butcher pizza, the house burger and mac n cheese are among my favorites for dinner.

As for beverages, the mango passion fruit mocktail is excellent, as is their selection of coffees - I’m partial to their cappuccino with cinnamon.

And the staff? Always wonderful. From the hostesses to the servers to bartender Nick, this place creates a welcoming atmosphere that keeps us coming back.

Erica Redman

1776 was absolutely amazing! The food and service were top-notch, and the attention to detail in the decor and presentation of the dishes added to the experience. The atmosphere made it a perfect spot for a memorable meal. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience!

EE Grimshaw

Talk about a staggeringly uneven experience. I came here for the post-First of the Year Hike with three chums, one of whom specifically recommended it despite the fact that it was a little bougie and most of us were wearing hiking clothes. We made a reservation about half an hour ahead of time, which I've decided is one of the reasons we were warmly received and seated without incident despite being very mangy compared to other patrons.

The interior is really something to behold. I got enormously distracted by the 3-D foliage portrait things on the wall (which probably have a sophisticated artistic name), and there were still quite a bit in the way of classy holiday decorations throughout despite the calendar turning to 2025. We obviously had to take an impromptu photo op next to some colonial-themed shizzle on our way out. Very spiffy.

I knew going in that the Clothesline Bacon needed to be procured. How I've somehow managed to go this far in life without eating strips of bacon mimicking laundry is beyond me. Huge recommend both for style and substance - we deliberated over getting two of these orders but ultimately decided that one giant slab each would be sufficient given everything else we were getting, and that was the right call. Juicy, flavorful, amazing. The Lobster Dumplings were also great, and probably the highlight for me - cooked exactly right, with a creamy tomato miso that perfectly complemented it.

Also a huge positive? My entree, the Bananas Foster French Toast. This is typically a heavier meal (which I didn't mind, given that I'd already been on a ceremonial hike and gym visit earlier in the day), but it was actually pretty light - they didn't overly douse this in syrup or anything, and it was maybe even slightly undercooked, which I always think is a huge positive. These weren't giant slabs of Texas Toast, so that helped as well. Definitely would get that again.

It's unfortunate that there were a few significant negatives that dampened the meal overall. The service was honestly strange; our waiter was very nice but not that attentive and did not stop by consistently. There were huge stretches especially in the second half of our stay where he was just not around and we were all craning our necks looking around for him. Beyond that though, there seemed to be a lot of disorganization and confusion in the kitchen. Literally at least four or five times (it could have been more), we had someone stop at our table to ask if the drinks or meals they were holding were for us. They weren't. And one time after we told them it wasn't ours, the guy came back to double-check! Really odd. I don't know if one of their systems was down but it wasn't a good luck and was actually starting to get annoying after the second time. That's just bad management.

The low point for me was the cookie skillet, which was literally the worst I've ever had. I don't think this is a hard dessert to master (if Applebee's can do it, anyone can), and yet when I took the first bite and looked over at my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and was chewing pensively herself, I knew it was missing a key ingredient. It basically tasted like a protein bar - it was missing the sugar or the vanilla or something. Just awful. Thankfully it DID have a scoop of vanilla ice cream on it, but we didn't even eat half of it. Huge, huge miss on the equivalent of a food layup. Should not happen.

There was an awful lot to like here, but the bottom line is that for the price and ambience, this didn't hit the mark. You can have the greatest dishes in the world, but if the service and management aren't up to par, it's going to cancel out a lot of the good.

Eloy Yip

Situated in the heart of Morristown’s Green, which once was the site of George Washington's headquarters, 1776 by David Burke is a 7,000-square-foot space establishment. The most distinct feature in the main dining room is their contemporary 30-seat bar that's square in shape, marble-topped, and wearing sculpted green moss wall hangings that resemble a lush golf course.

Adjoining is the Topgolf Swing Suite, which combines the ultimate dining experience with fun sports-themed activities. Some of us came last night as first-timers for a company event. The inside is modern and artsy, with plenty of seating and a bar that commands the room. This is an indoor golf simulation entertainment venue with eight rooms where patrons can play virtual golf as well as simulated sports including baseball, hockey, and soccer. My colleague and I started out with several rounds of golf with six members to a team.

Their menu is full of delicious options to choose from the creation of Chef David Burke. As appetizers to share, we decided on the chef’s famous Clothesline Bacon, Lobster Dumplings, Fried Calamari, Hipster Fries, Surf and Turf Skewers, Popcorn Chicken, Gruyère Cheddar Herb Brioche Buns, and Tuna & Salmon Tartare Tostones. For our meals, we decided on the Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass and Lemon Roasted Branzino, to name a few. Some of us saved room for dessert and got their DB’s Cheesecake Lollipop Tree, Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, Apple Brioche Bread Pudding and Cookie Skillet.

The clothesline bacon, consisting of three thick strips of crackly, hickory-smoked, maple-infused bacon, neatly clothespinned to a mini clothesline on a little wooden frame, was a star of the show. It was literally blowtorched in front of our eyes as an Instagram sensation.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the food. Every dish we tried was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavor, and incredibly tender. Most of all, the presentation of all plates.

Our servers, Christian and James, were the best. They were natural, very patient, attentive, and really knew how to make this event enjoyable, which we can recommend.

Melanie Benton

Beautiful atmosphere! The food was okay, nothing to rave about. Prices are decent (for today's standards). I met my friend for a Saturday brunch, they have a DJ who plays nice music at a decent volume. Bartenders are very attentive as well. I would love to go again for a girl's afternoon. Would totally recommend. Heads up parking is difficult so you may consider Uber, 3 hours cost $10 in parking in the garage.

Ritta Bernshteyn

It was our third time at this restaurant. This time for brunch. Never again.
My entree was crispy chicken sandwich. Chicken was burned so badly that it looked like a piece of coal. I took a picture, and I am adding it. I did not eat it at the place and took it home. When I cut the sandwich, I discovered raw meat. Terrible.

Jessica Mingle

A great unique experience. Had to see what the cocktail tree was about and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Very cute atmosphere, delicious drinks and food to match. Highly recommend.