Ninety Acres

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Farm, a Kitchen, and a Philosophy

Set on the grounds of the historic Natirar estate in Peapack, New Jersey, Ninety Acres takes its name and its guiding principle from the land itself. The property's working farm isn't a backdrop — it's the engine behind the kitchen, supplying fresh, seasonal ingredients that shape what ends up on the plate. This farm-to-table commitment runs through everything at Ninety Acres, from dinner service to private events to the cooking classes held in a stately kitchen overlooking the estate's singular landscape.

Wine Spectator recognized Ninety Acres with its Best of Award of Excellence in 2025, a distinction that reflects the seriousness with which the restaurant approaches both its cellar and its table. For a property rooted in American cuisine and local sourcing, that kind of recognition speaks to a kitchen and a program operating well beyond the regional.

The Cooking School

One of the more distinctive aspects of Ninety Acres is The Cooking School, which operates as a fully realized culinary education program rather than an occasional add-on. Public classes run weekly and cover a wide range of territory — vegan and gluten-free cooking, wine and entertaining workshops, global cuisines, and family-friendly weeknight meals. The curriculum also includes children's summer camps designed to give young cooks genuine hands-on experience.

The kitchen itself accommodates private events for up to 40 guests, making it a compelling option for birthdays, corporate team-building, or any gathering that benefits from an interactive, participatory format. Specialty instructors lead each session, and the farm-sourced ingredients used throughout reinforce the same philosophy that defines the restaurant: cook with what's real, what's local, and what's in season.

Rooted in Somerset County

Ninety Acres occupies a specific place — geographically and philosophically — in Somerset County's food landscape. The integration of zero-waste cooking practices, nutritional workshops, and eco-conscious sourcing reflects a long-term commitment to the land the restaurant literally sits on. Whether you're coming for dinner, a cooking class, or a private event, the experience is shaped by that same grounding in place, season, and craft.