The DiMiglio's opened Jersey Boys Grill about two years ago in a completely renovated corner building at 704 River Road in New Milford. I have visited this new (sub)urban eatery a few times since their opening. A fine blend of style and substance, this large, modern-meets-warehouse space is accented with a dark woods, earthy brick and stone, black box industrial ceiling and street lamp glow lighting. But this is no high ticket Bergen County restaurant: The food and atmosphere is immersed in comfort, affordability and fun; it is not overpowering, pretentious or conceited in any way. The long sweeping bar into tall, floor-to-ceiling windows, the high-top cocktail tables and the fireplace-adjoined low seating booths add to the deliciously mellow vibe of bar/lounge space. The bar area is separated from expansive open area dining room which is usually bustling with conversation and energy. The menu is standard American comfort fare, highlighted by thin crust pizzas from their wood burning oven and huge nacho platters that are big enough to sleep on. Over the years, the DiMiglio's have attempted to entertain their guests at Jersey Boys Grill by providing live music events such as bands or DJs. The unfortunate problem that this has presented is that a live band or DJ in an open floor plan industrial space is usually extremely loud and therefore, extremely polarizing to the guests. The young ones tend to like it, but the older ones feel like their ears are going to bleed.
My only request for Jersey Boys Grill; please save me a seat at the bar this Wednesday night!