The Beacon

I LOVE this place. The food, the service, the ambiance can't be beat. There are many wonderful restaurants around Lake Hopatcong, but this is one that I've eaten at twice in one day. It is on the expensive side, but happy hour specials help with affordability. Their burgers are well seasoned and melt in your mouth. There isn't an item on the brunch menu I haven't enjoyed. Their new menu is delicious! I've tried both risottos - yum! The fettuccine odine was so good, I didn't have any leftovers. I ordered the chicken cordon bleu sandwich with fried chicken, and O. M. G. My husband can't end the meal without getting the banana pudding. I promise there is something on the menu you will enjoy! Highly recommend!

Came here for a birthday! There was live music whichever as fun! Views are gorgeous! The spinach artichoke dip was delicious! The chips had a crispy burnt taste but in a good way. Kinda like smoked. My dad liked the crab cakes. He said it had a bit too much crumb cakes. Mg dad enjoyed his mahi mahi. My husband enjoys his dish and chips. I really liked the steak. The desserts were not my thing but my dad and husband enjoyed them! I do wish they had a bit more variety. Overall service was great. Would def come back!

A great find, me and my husband’s first time here, we celebrated our second anniversary on Wednesday for a late lunch. When you walk in it so reminds you of a down the shore feel with a great huge bar. The outside view we absolutely loved the lake view amazing. A added great plus Monday to Friday from opening to 6 pm a great happy hour menu with drinks. The service was amazing beyond our server Kevin was the greatest so attentive. The food was good and as my husband said fancy presentations. We had crab cakes was very good with a corn sauce. Than half a dozen oysters they were so different and a great unique presentation they were excellent. My husband tried an oyster shooter with was so amazing looking an oyster on top of a spicy Bloody Mary, he said it was so unique presentation and a great tasting Bloody Mary. We finished with a buffalo chicken wrap and a shrimp ceasar salad so good. We also found out that the restaurant is dog friendly. We will be back again soon. It was a great experience and we were so happy to celebrate here for our second anniversary.

Went there 5:30p and we had a nice table outside with a view of the lake. Ordered appetizers calamare which is soggy, which I want a little crispy but themussels is good and tasty. The burger is just average and the chicken thigh is also average with the fries again it's soggy.

Nice spot by the lake. Service was quick, staff were efficient. Cocktails were good, portions were decent. Food was fresh but nothing special — solid 4 out of 5. I recommend sitting outside — there’s a bit of a smell inside. Overall, not bad.