Restaurant Latour, Hamburg, NJ: A Restaurant Review
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Restaurant Latour: Northern New Jersey’s Premier Fine Dining Destination
Restaurant Latour: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: Modern American with International Influences
Price: Very Expensive
Food Quality: Extraordinary. Offers well executed, and artfully crafted seasonal menu, using high end seasonal and foraged items, and fresh local produce.
Service: "white glove" service is professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. not intrusive. Plan on spending three hours for a memorable dining experience.
Ambiance/Decor: Stunning, elegant, romantic, modern look using natural and reclaimed elements, with a scenic view looking through the floor-to-ceiling windows out over the golf course to the Kittatinny Mountains
Overall Rating: 3 1/2 Stars -- One of the best restaurants in New Jersey. Classified as an upscale "Chef-Inspired Fine Dining" restaurant.
Note: Four-star Rating System from 1/2 Star = poor to 4 stars = Best in Class
Noise Level: Moderate
Dress: Upscale Casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy high end fine dining, including creatively prepared food, excellent service, and an impressive wine collection.
Not Recommended For: Diners on a limited budget who prefer a casual setting with traditional American menu items
Recommended dishes: When available, The Muscovy Duck with beetroot, chocolate, popped sorghum; The Rabbit Roulade with cascara, prosciutto, king prawn; and for dessert, the dark chocolate with blood orange and beetroot
Liquor: Full-service bar especially for wine aficionados with an impressive wine collection of 135,000 bottles and over fifty varieties of wines available by the glass.
Nestled within the luxurious Crystal Springs Resort, a 4,000-acre alpine-inspired retreat, Restaurant Latour stands as one of Northern New Jersey’s premier fine dining establishments.
Offering a refined yet contemporary dining experience, it seamlessly blends culinary excellence with an inviting, modern atmosphere—eschewing the traditional "Old World" formality often associated with upscale dining.
This chef-driven destination is perfect for those looking to splurge on a special occasion or indulge in a romantic evening.
At the helm of Restaurant Latour’s kitchen is Executive Chef Aishling Stevens, whose background is as impressive as the cuisine she creates. After earning a degree in Commercial Recreation & Hotel Management from East Stroudsburg University, she refined her craft in Australia and the U.K., working as a sous chef at The Walpole Arms, a Michelin Bib Gourmand farm-to-table country pub. Before taking the reins at Latour, she served as Culinary Director for the American Hospitality Group in New Jersey.
Chef Stevens’ seasonally inspired menu highlights the best local, foraged, and organic ingredients, with produce sourced from the on-site Chef’s Garden at Crystal Springs Resort. Diners can choose between a four-course prix fixe (with an optional cheese course) or an elevated seven-course chef's tasting menu.
Wine lovers will find a haven at Restaurant Latour, which boasts an extraordinary collection of over 105,000 bottles. Each day at 3 p.m., guests can enjoy a complimentary public wine cellar tour—a must for oenophiles who sign up at the Crystal Tavern hostess stand.
The restaurant’s dedication to wine excellence was recognized in 2018, when it was inducted into Wine Enthusiast’s America’s Best Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame. Notably, Latour is New Jersey’s only restaurant in this elite category, standing alongside legendary names such as Daniel, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Per Se, and The French Laundry.
Restaurant Latour’s dining space features an elegant and modern retreat, incorporating natural and reclaimed materials: Tree bark, locally quarried stone, and caribou hides, Hand-woven wool carpet from Barcelona, Antique European lighting fixtures, Custom-made tables and moss-green mohair-upholstered chairs
A standout touch is the six-seat Somm Table, crafted from local quarry stone and reclaimed train trestles. Designed for communal seating, this relaxed yet refined space is ideal for solo diners looking to explore the restaurant’s impressive wine selection without committing to a full dinner.
One of the highlights of Restaurant Latour is its breathtaking scenery. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views of the Kittatinny Mountains, while an outdoor patio offers al fresco dining in the warmer months.
For an unforgettable experience, time your visit to catch the sunset over the mountains—a particularly enchanting touch for a romantic evening.
Important Details:
Not suitable for children – Guests must be 21 and older
Open Thursday – Sunday for dinner>Reservations required
(Weekend dining? Book at least a week in advance
(Updated: January 2025)
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