Restaurant Nicholas Named to Gayot’s 2012 Best 40 Restaurants in the US List
March 28th, 2012 (Red Bank, NJ)- For the second time, Restaurant Nicholas has been named to the coveted 2012 Gayot Top 40 Restaurants in the US list. Restaurant Nicholas joins the ranks of such legendary establishments as Daniel, Jean-Georges, Le Bernadin and The French Laundry. Gayot states, “Nicholas Harary and wife Melissa, who sharpened their restaurant skills at Manhattan eateries such as Jean Georges and Tabla, grace New Jersey with a very fine dining experience: a blend of sophisticated surroundings, professional service, and remarkable food.”
Since 2001, Restaurant Nicholas has been one of the premier restaurant destinations in America. With his no-nonsense approach to New American cuisine, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife Melissa have redefined modern fine dining absent of the big city. Located in Red Bank, NJ, an hour south of New York City, Restaurant Nicholas has garnered some of the highest praises from all avenues of the food industry including; a four star extraordinary rating from the New York Times, and a 29/30 in both food and service from the Zagat Survey (2005-2010). In 2008, AOL named Restaurant Nicholas one of the top 11 restaurants in the country. Chef Harary’s critically acclaimed first cookbook, The Nicholas Cookbook, was published in 2009 and received the Prix Littéraire Gastronomique award and was an IACP Award finalist.
Co-Owner and Executive Chef Nicholas Harary states, “It is an honor to be recognized by an international organization such as Gayot. I’ve been blessed with an amazing kitchen and front of house staff who work tirelessly to ensure an top-notch experience for our guests. To be among a group that includes Joël Robuchon and Daniel Boulud is a thrill, something I don’t take lightly.”
April – 2006
“EXTRAORDINARY.”
Top 40 U.S. Restaurants – 2011
“From personalized, spot-on wine recommendations to the elegant farewell gift bag containing freshly baked banana bread, dining at Restaurant Nicholas is an unforgettable special occasion. ”
2011 Rating:
Food:29 Decor: 27
Service: 28
“Hot off its 10-year anniversary”, Nicholas and Melissa Harary’s “fine-tuned” “crown jewel” in Red Bank is again voted New Jersey’s Most Popular restaurant as well as No. 1 for Food and Service; look for “showstopping:, pix fixe-only New American meals served by an “impeccable” team in an “understatedly elegant”, jackets-suggested setting; it’s a “flawless experience that’s “worth every hundred you spend”, though insiders report you can dine for less at the “hip” more relaxed” bar.
August – 2007
“All Star Chefs”
January – 2008
“To retain four stars is harder than earning them in the first place, requiring constant tweaking and vigilance. Restaurant Nicholas comes through with flying colors.”
May – 2010
“…a restaurant that still belongs squarely on your summer-must list. It’s a sure bet, and has been one for years.”
September – 2007
“No New Jersey restaurant can measure up to the extraordinarily high standards that are set here. ”