By Chad Buleen
Even though New Jersey has its share of international restaurants--ranging from Mexican and Chinese to French and Italian, it also features a handful of Irish restaurants, although they may be less abundant. Some of these restaurants are award-winning establishments, while others are simply local, popular places to eat. These Irish restaurants give New Jersey diners a different option with different meals when considering a place to eat.
Tumulty's
Tumulty's is one of the oldest restaurants located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The restaurant started out as a tavern in 1937 and was owned by Peter Tumulty. In 1964, Tumulty's son, Frank bought the pub and turned it into a restaurant. Although a 1970 fire caused the restaurant to change buildings, it has been a successful business since its inception. The restaurant features a typical Irish decor, with Irish flags and shamrocks adorning the walls. This casual restaurant features a takeout menu as well as a dine-in menu. Guests can order a number of items from Tumulty's including seafood, shellfish, sandwiches, steaks, pasta, shepherd's pie, and bangers and mash. Bangers and mash is a popular dish that features Irish sausage served with sauteed onions and gravy served over mashed potatoes.
Tumulty's
361 George St.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 545-6205
restaurantpassion.com
Dublin Pub
The Dublin Pub in Morristown is more than a knock-off Irish restaurant. This authentic Irish restaurant was opened in 1973 after a couple of Irish brothers immigrated to the United States. The pub includes decor that is designed to remind guests of Dublin, Ireland. In addition to a large Dublin mural on the walls, the restaurant also has original lampposts from the city, antiques and artwork. Most importantly, it features a menu full of Irish meals, including Irish beef stew, shepherd's pie, Dublin-style fish and chips and potato skins.
Dublin Pub
4 Pine St.
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-1999
dublinpubmorristown.com
Grasshopper off the Green
Grasshopper off the Green is a popular pub and restaurant that is well-known in nearby towns for its Irish menu. In addition to including several authentic Irish dishes on the menu, the restaurant also features a few items that mesh Irish dishes with other foods. Some of the authentic Irish foods the restaurant serves are bangers and mash, fish and chips and shepherd's pie.
Grasshopper off the Green
41-43 Morris St.
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 285-5150
grasshopperoffthegreen.com
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About the Author:
Chad Buleen is a Society of Professional Journalists-award-winning newspaper journalist and magazine editor with more than 10 years experience. He is a senior magazine editor at an international children's publication. Buleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications with an emphasis in print journalism from Brigham Young University-Idaho.
