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Our team is spotlighting where to eat and drink in Sparta, NJ, this fall, with a focus on Lake Mohawk boardwalk favorites and nearby kitchens still serving strong through October. From a rooftop brew pub to wood-fired Italian and a seasonal biergarten, here are five spots we recommend for lunch, dinner or a patio night out.
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub on White Deer Plaza
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, at 23 White Deer Plaza, is a Lake Mohawk staple for handcrafted and guest beers, a full food menu and an extensive wine list. The seasonal rooftop bar overlooks the lake when it is open. Hours listed on the restaurant site are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Call 973-729-8428 for the latest kitchen and rooftop status before you go.
St. Moritz Grill & Bar Biergarten and Wood-Grilled Plates
A short stroll away at 9 White Deer Plaza, St. Moritz Grill & Bar leans into wood-grilled American and European dishes with a lively bar and renovated dining rooms. Its German-inspired biergarten and outdoor patio run seasonally from April through October, with fire tables on cooler evenings. Oktoberfest weekends with German food and drink specials continue through October 4, 2026, and a three-course Oktoberfest tasting menu is offered on Thursdays. Sunday brunch runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are recommended; call 973-729-5677.
Angeloni’s on Lake Mohawk Boardwalk
Angeloni’s on Lake Mohawk, at 7 Boardwalk, is a family-run Italian spot overlooking the 800-acre lake. The menu mixes Italian classics, burgers and the restaurant’s Thinny Thin pizza, with lunch and dinner service most days and Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pickup and delivery are available at 973-729-9901. Pair dinner with a boardwalk stroll for a classic Sparta evening.
Industry Kitchen + Bar Near the Village
At 6 North Village Blvd, Industry Kitchen + Bar builds its menu around local ingredients, chef-driven plates and a creative cocktail program. Hours are Monday through Thursday noon to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday noon to 8 p.m. Private rooms and an outdoor patio support celebrations. Call 973-729-4327 to reserve.
Casa Bellisima for Homemade Pasta and Wood-Fired Pizza
On Newton Sparta Road at 269, Casa Bellisima serves contemporary Italian with homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, local seafood, craft cocktails and wine. Executive Chef Rhynie Emanuel leads the kitchen. The restaurant lists hours Sunday and Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 10 p.m., with outdoor seating when weather allows. Upcoming themed nights include National Dessert Day on October 14 and National Pasta Day on October 17. Call 973-579-7711 for reservations or catering.
How to Plan a Sparta Food Night
White Deer Plaza and the Lake Mohawk boardwalk cluster several of these kitchens within easy walking distance, so you can park once and sample more than one spot. For a wider fall food calendar beyond Sparta dining rooms, see our roundup of fall food in Sussex County, and for festivals, farm visits and more October plans, check our guide to things to do in Sussex County this October.
Practical tip: Lake Mohawk restaurants get busy on clear fall weekends. Reserve ahead for St. Moritz and Industry, confirm rooftop or biergarten hours the day you go, and bring a light jacket for patio tables after sunset.
Featured photo: Pizza and craft beer outdoors. Photo: Team Picsfast via Pexels.
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