Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar, Morristown, NJ
A Restaurant Review

Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar, Morristown, NJ, A dining review

Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar
2 Whippany Rd.
Morristown, NJ

Blue Morel Restaurant Highlights

Fare: New American

Price: Expensive

Food Quality: Serves a well-executed, artfully presented menu prepared with fresh local ingredients, and lighter sauces

Service: Friendly, professional, attentive.

Ambiance/Decor: Modern, sleek ambiance, casual --- yet elegant.

Overall Rating: 3 Stars

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Noise Level: Moderate. High during busy periods

Dress: Upscale Casual

Recommended For: Diners who enjoy excellent fresh farm-to-table local ingredients, and excellent sushi, in an upscale, trendy setting.

Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer simpler food, lower prices, and less trendy ambiance.

Recommended dishes: When available,The Grilled Aged Lamb with Pickled Peaches, Vadouvan, Yellowfoot Mushrooms, Blue Corn; The Halibut with Young Broccoli, Charred Onion, Farro, Country Ham Emulsion; and BG.s Burger with Bacon and Jam/Aged Cheddar.

Liquor: Extensive wine list, specialty cocktails. Bar scene is vibrant.

The Blue Morel Restaurant & Wine Bar at Morristown’s Westin Hotel has embraced a modern culinary movement, catering to a younger, health-conscious clientele while maintaining its sophisticated charm.

Nestled within the hotel, the space blends sleek, contemporary design with an inviting, casually elegant atmosphere—a perfect backdrop for both relaxed meals and refined gatherings.

At the helm of the kitchen is Executive Chef Bryan Gregg, a culinary virtuoso whose career spans continents and accolades. A graduate of the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, Chef Gregg sharpened his craft in Michelin-starred kitchens across France and England before bringing his expertise back to New Jersey. His resume includes celebrated stints at Escape Montclair, Café Chameleon, Ho-Ho-Kus Inn, and Michael Anthony’s. A repeat featured chef at New York’s James Beard House, Chef Gregg earned the title of Best Jersey Seafood Chef at the 2015 Jersey Seafood Challenge and triumphed at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans that same year.

The menu reflects Chef Gregg’s global finesse and commitment to innovation. Focused on seasonal New American cuisine, dishes spotlight fresh, locally sourced ingredients with artfully composed smaller portions and lighter sauces, appealing to diners seeking both flavor and balance.

Sustainability is core to the restaurant’s ethos: composting, recycling, and a cutting-edge water purification system (eliminating plastic bottles) underscore its eco-conscious mission.

Ideal for intimate gatherings, the restaurant’s private wine room accommodates up to 18 guests.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, The Blue Morel also hosts a lavish Sunday breakfast buffet.

Notably, it remains open on major holidays, including Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.

(Updated February 2025)

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