Restaurant Serenade, Chatham, NJ:
A Restaurant Review

Restaurant Serenade, Chatham, NJ, a Dining review

Restaurant Serenade
6 Roosevelt Ave.
Chatham, NJ

Restaurant Serenade: Highlights

Fare:  European/French influenced

Price: Very Expensive

Food Quality: Exceptional, well-executed menu, artfully presented.

Service: Professional, attentive, and low key.

Ambiance/Decor: Attractive, sophisticated.

Overall Rating: 3 Stars

Note:  Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = poor to Four stars = Best in Class

Noise Level:  Moderate, bar area can be noisy.

Dress:  Upscale Casual

Recommended For:  Diners who enjoy sophisticated food and ambiance and are willing to pay more for the experience.

Not Recommended For:  Budget minded diners who prefer simple, less pricey food in a more family oriented casual setting.

Recommended dishes:  When available, Organic Wild Salmon; Roasted Rack of Lamb; and the Filet Mignon, au poivre.

Liquor:  Small, elegant full service bar with an excellent selection of pricey wines.

Restaurant Review

Restaurant Serenade is a high end, destination - special occasion restaurant rated as one of the top Northern New Jersey restaurants.

The restaurant, which seats 100, features it's main dining room with two-story windows, a roaring fireplace in the winter months, soft-toned walls, dark-wood trim, contemporary artwork, attractive flower arrangements, and a cozy bar. The bar area is less formal with a cozy fireplace. You will not feel uncomfortable with jeans

Restaurant Serenade is popular with 55+ high income, sophisticated diners and for small groups celebrating a special or romantic occasion.

Chefs/owners Nancy Sheridan Laird and husband James Laird, graduates of the Culinary Institute of America, serves contemporary French cuisine prepared with a lighter and brighter, classic technique.

The seasonally changing menu uses the finest seasonal ingredients, artfully presented.

Note: There is an extra charge for bread.

The service at Restaurant Serenade is professional, attentive and low key.
Restaurant Serenade is open seven days/week:

Monday - Thursday: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Sunday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Open for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day

(updated: October 2024)

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