Standing proud for over a hundred years in Gladstone, Natirar Castle is one of New Jersey’s most iconic locations – and it’s home to a truly unforgettable restaurant. Taking up over a thousand acres of property and home to a historic building, an organic garden, and a cooking school, it was even once home to actual royalty – it was purchased by the King of Morocco in 1983. Today it’s owned by Somerset County, and it’s home to Ninety Acres – a fine-dining restaurant serving some of the state’s best and freshest food. This is the only castle restaurant in New Jersey, and it was fully restored in 2017. So come on in, enjoy the unique atmosphere, and eat like a king at Ninety Acres at Natirar!
Natirar is a sprawling estate, and at its center is one of the most unique places for a meal in the Garden State.
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Natirar Castle has been standing for over a hundred years, and today it serves as a restaurant and cooking school.
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As you explore the grounds, you’ll find some stunning views that feel like they’re right out of a fairy tale.
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The main attraction at Natirar is Ninety Acres, an elite restaurant serving modern American cuisine based on local ingredients.
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How local? Natirar - which is Raritan spelled backwards - has an organic garden on site and serves many of those items grown on the estate in the restaurant.
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The restaurant has an open-kitchen plan, so you might be able to see parts of your meal being cooked.
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The menu changes seasonally, but you’ll usually find some of the most innovative flatbreads and pizzas in the state.
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The entrees take prime meats and give them unique flavor combos that you’ll only find at this restaurant. It’s truly a meal fit for a king or queen.
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The desserts are no less spectacular, many of them as fascinating to look at as they are delicious to eat.
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The seasonal cocktail program is also a highlight, so you’ll definitely want to end your meal with a flavorful chaser before you depart your castle banquet.
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Have you dined at Ninety Acres at Natirar? Tell us about your visit to the grounds, and your dinner at this castle restaurant in New Jersey, in the comments section. If you want to plan a visit, make sure to visit the official Natirar webpage to find everything you need to know about this one-of-a-kind estate. For another hidden castle in New Jersey, check out this school with unforgettable architecture.
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Address: Natirar, 2 Main St, Gladstone, NJ 07934, USA
