Best Restaurants with a Scenic View in Union, New Jersey

I'm a longtime diner at MacLoone's and last night's dinner lived up to my remembered expectations. I had made a reservation for the dining room, but happily, a porch table was available as we wanted to sit outside overlooking the lake. My partner and I were seated and our server, Eric, promptly brought us ice water and took drink orders. The couple we were meeting had requested a return visit to this restaurant where we had previously dined together indoors. They were delayed driving out of Manhattan facing unexpected traffic even on a non-World Cup night and a Monday. They were an hour late and our server could not have been more gracious, keeping the water glasses full, answering questions about the menu. The porch was not full, so there was no issue about turning the table over, and I've never had such an issue there. The four of us shared cauliflower and mussels appetizers, the latter surrounded by a tangy, yellow curry; both were excellent. We experienced the range of this kitchen: we ordered salmon, a pork chop special, seafood fra daviola, and crab cakes, all well prepared and delicious. We all shared an excellent, moist, not too sweet carrot cake for dessert. I look forward to another meal at MacLoone's!

Maddy Rose at Liberty House is the perfect place for brunch and even more so for special occasions. The ambience and remarkable views of the NYC is just lovely. The food is delicious with the most reasonably priced seafood tower...and the service is top notch.

Solid as always. Sat with some nice folks, solid food, ambience was hibachi style and it was packed at 6 PM on a Saturday.

Nice ambience, great views overlooking NYC, food quite good, and service excellent.

Enjoyed my meal. We went for lunch and shared a Brussels sprout salad and a the lobster spaghetti! Both were absolutely delicious. I will be back to try more menu items.