La Griglia Seafood Grill & Wine Bar

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A New Jersey Italian Table, Going Strong Since 1997

La Griglia Seafood Grill & Wine Bar has been a fixture on Kenilworth's Boulevard since 1997, built on a straightforward conviction: the freshest ingredients, handled with purposeful preparation and inspired creativity, produce the most satisfying Italian cooking. That balance between authenticity and spontaneity remains the kitchen's guiding principle nearly three decades on.

Italian Seafood, Ingredient-Driven and Seasonal

The menu reflects a culinary philosophy firmly rooted in the Italian tradition of seasonality and ingredient integrity. Dishes lean on what's fresh and what makes sense for the moment — a discipline that keeps the Italian seafood focus honest rather than formulaic. The kitchen doesn't chase trends; it returns, season after season, to the kind of cooking that earns loyalty.

A Wine Program Worth Noting

The wine list is one of La Griglia's most distinctive assets. Curated around primarily Italian selections, it has earned Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence continuously since 2004 — a recognition that reflects both the depth of the cellar and the consistency of the program over time. For guests who care about what's in the glass as much as what's on the plate, this is a meaningful signal.

The Room and Beyond

Beyond the main dining room, La Griglia offers versatile private and semi-private event space suited to social celebrations and corporate gatherings alike. The atmosphere is elevated without being stiff — the kind of setting where every detail is attended to, but the evening still feels like a pleasure rather than a production. A happy hour on Thursdays and Fridays, lunch service mid-week, and catering options round out what is, by any measure, a well-considered operation.