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Lake Hopatcong has some of the best restaurants in the area. From Italian to Tex-Mex, Asian and more, there are plenty of options for whatever you’re feeling! We hope you’re hungry, and if not, you will be after reading our roundup of the Best Restaurants in Lake Hopatcong!

Lola’s Waterfront Tex-Mex

A great spot with breathtaking lake views, Lola’s Waterfront Tex-Mex offers a vast menu of tex-mex favorites, including enchiladas, molcajete, carne asada, chicken cantina, surf & turf, burrito bowls, burgers, and so much more. Along with their mouth-watering food options, the atmosphere is everything you could ask for, with events, happy hours and live music.

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Lola’s Waterfront Tex-Mex is located at 300 Lakeside Ave on Lake Hopatcong.

Blossom Asian Bistro

Minutes from Lake Hopatcong, Blossom Asian Bistro aims to please. Their relaxed atmosphere sets the tone for your entire experience. Blossom Asian Bistro’s menu is filled with sushi and Asian cuisine favorites, including specialty sushi rolls, sushi/sashimi a la carte, Chilean sea bass, Thai cashew chicken, pad Thai and much more, with each plate elegantly prepared and presented.

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Blossom Asian Bistro is located at 181 Howard Blvd, Suite G. in Mt. Arlington.

Black Forest Inn

Another popular restaurant near Lake Hopatcong is Black Forest Inn. An old-world German beer hall with a menu filled with German cuisine, enjoy continental dishes like Maultaschen, Bratwurst, Traditional Weinerscniztnel, and more paired with the many traditional brews they have on top.

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Black Forest Inn is located at 249 US-206, Stanhope, NJ 07874.

The Windlass

The Windlass is an excellent destination to experience picturesque lake dining and superb hospitality. Open year-round at Nolan’s Point, this historical, family-friendly restaurant offers a must-try menu from garlic clams, crab stuffed artichokes, orecchiette & sausage, maple glazed pan-roasted salmon, wood oven pizza, and so much more. After your meal, find a spot at the bar boat ‘On The Rocks,’ where handcrafted cocktails are flowing.

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The Windlass is located at 45 Nolan’s Point Park Road on Lake Hopatcong.

BONUS MENTION: Alice’s

Located right behind The Windlass is Alice’s. Now, Alice’s is only open for private events and parties, but their food and service are so extraordinary we had to include them on this list. Their all seasons patio gives a new name to open-air dining, with floor-to-ceiling glass panel doors and the spectacular lake scenery as a backdrop. They also have a main dining room, providing a more intimate, casual ambiance for a cozy and rustic feel. Whether it's for a corporate luncheon, dinner party, bridal event, birthday or anniversary, Alice’s is the perfect spot to hold your next event.

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Alice’s is located at 24 Nolan’s Point Park Road on Lake Hopatcong.

Time to Eat!

Is your mouth watering yet? Ours definitely is, and you will not be disappointed when visiting these restaurants in Lake Hopatcong. Grab your calendar and start planning your next night out!