Highland Grill, Rutherford

[tkrongold]

I remember reading on one of the topics about two wks ago a mention of Highland Grill (I think that's the name) in Rutherford. They said it's around the corner from Matisse. Has anyone been? Do I have the right name?

[pete ganz]

Here's a quick write-up in The Leader

[tkrongold]

Thanks. sounds like it might be worth a try for a casual meal.

[ghostrider]

Don't miss their ho-made marinara sauce.

I've walked by this place, it looks like a nice room & I dig the view out onto Lincoln Park. Still haven't tried 'em tho.

[tkrongold]

we tried Highland Grill last night. it's a nice location (right across from the park), they've got about 7-8 tables. service was very good. the owner (a woman, i can't recall her name) came over to ask about food, service, etc. she has never been in the restaurant business before (she owns the massage studio above the restaurant). they've been open about a year.

they start everybody off with a complementary dish of (what looked like) pita chips with a sort of slaw, which was tasty. unfortunately, the rest of the food was very average. first course, my husband had the potato leek soup, which seemed to be missing something. i had the house salad. entrees: my husband had the bleu burger which comes with seasoned fries and cole slaw (approx $8.95). he ordered it rare-to-medium rare, but it came out medium. i had filet of sole with spinach, which comes with smashed potatoes & a green bean/carrot mixture ($17.95). we skipped dessert.

maybe we should have ordered the "ho-made" marinara...

we had such high hopes of this being that great little neighborhood spot for a casual dinner, but it definitely didn't stir those feelings of "i've got to go back there."

[ghostrider]

Thanks for the report. I'll still have to try them one of these days.