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Looking for the best restaurants in Branchville, NJ? Our team picked nine open places to eat with Branchville addresses in northwest Sussex County, from two lakeside taverns on Kittatinny Lake to a diner serving since the late 1950s, a Mexican dining room, a Mill Street pizzeria, a bagel shop and a bakery. Addresses, phone numbers and hours below come from each restaurant’s own website or Google Business Profile.
Branchville Borough itself is tiny, so several of these picks sit just outside it along Route 206 and around Kittatinny Lake while sharing the Branchville 07826 mailing address. For more nearby options, see our picks for the best restaurants in Andover and our county-wide guide to the best restaurants in Sussex County, NJ.
Mountain House Tavern and Grill
Photo: Mountain House Tavern and Grill via Google Business Profile.
Mountain House Tavern and Grill at 19 Route 206 calls itself a classic American restaurant with a modern twist, with homemade food made from scratch, cold beer and craft cocktails. Owners Dawn and John Jorgenson run it on Kittatinny Lake, where guests can have drinks by the water in the warm season. The menu changes often, so check its social pages for new dishes. It is open daily for lunch and dinner. Call (973) 250-3300.
Gyp’s Tavern
Photo: Gyp’s Tavern via Google Business Profile.
Gyp’s Tavern at 25 Route 206 describes itself as a rustic, wood-cabin dive bar with a history as rich as its views, set right on the shores of Lake Kittatinny in Sandyston Township. Grab a burger at a table on the lawn or under the lakeside pavilion. It is open seven days a week, with late hours on Friday and Saturday nights. Call (973) 948-5013.
Jumboland Diner
Photo: Jumboland Diner via Google Business Profile.
Jumboland Diner at 438 Route 206 has been serving the area since the late 1950s. Breakfast is served all day, and the menu also covers signature sandwiches, burgers and melts, and homemade pies baked fresh every morning. Save room for the diner’s ice cream stand, a local institution since the 1950s. Jumboland is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call (973) 948-6802.
Victoria Diner
Photo: Victoria Diner via Google Business Profile.
Victoria Diner at 250 Route 206 is a vintage dining car with a long counter, swivel stools and booths, and it was named a finalist in The Star-Ledger and NJ.com search for New Jersey’s best diner in 2015. It is a breakfast and lunch spot, open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday,. Call (973) 948-0322.
Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant
Photo: Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant via Google Business Profile.
Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant at 340 Route 206 is a family-owned Mexican restaurant with a festive dining room painted with a Maya pyramid mural and hung with star lanterns. The menu sticks to classic Mexican favorites, and online ordering runs through its Toast page. It is open daily for lunch and dinner. Call (973) 948-6292.
AG Pizza and Restaurant
Photo: AG Pizza and Restaurant via Google Business Profile.
AG Pizza and Restaurant at 3 Mill Street is the in-town pick, right in Branchville Borough. The Italian menu covers pizzas, pastas and more, with online ordering, catering and weekly specials. Its website lists hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Call (973) 948-2875.
Firehouse Bagels
Photo: Firehouse Bagels via Google Business Profile.
Firehouse Bagels at 332 Route 206 is the early-morning stop for bagels, breakfast sandwiches, deli lunches and baked goods, and it also caters. It opens before dawn most days and asks that large weekend orders be placed ahead, since they can take up to an hour between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Delivery runs through its online ordering system. Call (973) 948-7077.
Lakeside Tavern
Photo: Lakeside Tavern via Google Business Profile.
Lakeside Tavern on Route 206 is a neighborhood tavern for pub plates like cheesesteaks and fries. Its Sunday Morning Breakfast menu includes a steak and eggs special that comes with a Bloody Mary, Taylor ham, egg and cheese on a roll, French toast and a Tex-Mex omelet. The tavern opens at 8 a.m. on Sunday, 11:30 a.m. most other days, and is closed Monday. Call (973) 948-3334.
Yellow Cottage Deli and Bakery
Photo: Yellow Cottage Deli and Bakery via Google Business Profile.
Yellow Cottage Deli and Bakery at 345 Route 206 is a full-service bakery and deli that calls itself the Home of the Brown Derby. Stop in for fresh breads, pastries, a deli sandwich or a custom cake, including wedding cakes. Owners Richard and Jacqueline Ruck keep it open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, closed Monday. Call 973-948-5149 to pre-order.
Tips for Eating in Branchville
Breakfast is where Branchville shines: Jumboland serves it all day, Firehouse Bagels opens before sunrise, Victoria Diner wraps up at 3 p.m., and Lakeside Tavern adds a Sunday menu. For dinner with a view, Mountain House and Gyp’s both sit on Kittatinny Lake, and their lawns are at their best on a warm afternoon. AG Pizza, Firehouse Bagels and Yellow Cottage all handle catering or pre-orders for groups.
Featured photo: the lakeside pavilion and lawn at Gyp’s Tavern on Lake Kittatinny. Photo: Gyp’s Tavern via Google Business Profile.
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