Barka - Mountain Lakes

4.7 (1202)

$50 and over

Seafood

60 US Highway 46, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

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Barka - Mountain Lakes

4.7

$50 and over

Seafood

Mountain Lakes

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

11:30 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Charming

Our establishment offers a very cozy ambient with a more upbeat music, perfect place for a date or night out with your friends, we do offer Private rooms for you special event up to 250 ppl, pre-fix menus available on our website .
Our cuisine offers variety of Seafoods which are brought to us fresh daily with a very elegant presentation, our wine list is made carefully to pair with any food that you select we offer Happy Hour daily drinks with a tapas menus, please try us out and let us know about your experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:45 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 917-3386
Website
http://barkarestaurantnj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Main Dining Room - Capacity : 250 pplBright Room - Capacity : 70 ppl (Could be combined with Gold Room for a total of 140 ppl)Gold Room - Capacity : 70 ppl (Could be combined with Bright Room for a total of 140 ppl)Crystal Room - Capacity 24 ppl on One Big Rectangular Table (30 Guest on separate tables)Wine Room - Capacity 14 ppl
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
60 US Highway 46, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Neighborhood
Mountain Lakes
Cross street
US Highway 46
Parking details
There is a large private lot located directly behind the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Onion Soup$11.00
Classic french onion soup
Lobster Bisque Soup$14.00
Lobster, leeks, light tomato broth
Greek Spreads$17.00
Pepper spread, spicy feta & tzatziki spreads with pita bread & olives
Grilled Baby Artichoke$17.00
Hearts of palm, drizzled garlic oil
Shishito Peppers$15.00
Grilled shishito peppers, homemade jalapeno aioli topped with feta cheese
Veggie Chips$18.00
Zucchini, eggplant, tzatziki
Zucchini Pancakes$17.00
With tzatziki sauce
Crab Cake$19.00
Colossal crab meat, meyer thyme aioli
Tuna Tartar$21.00
Avocado, chili sesame oil, mint
Clams Oreganata$16.00
Rhode Island clams stuffed with bread crumbs, garlic, lemon, butter sauce
Octopus$25.00
Charcoal grilled, capers, onions, red peppers
Fried Calamari$18.00
Zesty plum tomato sauce, meyer thyme aioli
Mussels$16.00
PEI Mussels, shallots, light red sauce or white wine sauce and feta
Beefteki$16.00
Ground beef & lamb, tzatziki with pita bread

Greens

Barka Salad$16.00
Spinach, avocado, mango, pomegranate, goat cheese
Roasted Beets$14.00
Red beets, strawberries, asian pears, pecans, goat cheese, honey balsamic dressing
Village Greek Salad$16.00
Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onions, olives, feta cheese
Caesar Salad$13.00
Hearts of romaine, herb croutons, parmesan

Wood Fire Oven Pizza

The Barka$17.00
Topped with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, spicy sausage, bell peppers
Prosciutto di Parma$19.00
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto
Margherita$15.00
Homemade mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil
Funghi$16.00
Portobello mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese, cherry tomato & fresh mozzarella
Buffalo$16.00
Breaded chicken, homemade spicy buffalo sauce

Steaks & Chops

Prime Filet Mignon
Mashed potatoes, spinach, port wine reduction
- 10oz$50.00
Broiled Veal Chop$55.00
Spinach & roasted potatoes
Prime NY Strip Steak (Bone In)
Roasted potatoes, asparagus
- 20oz$58.00
Prime Rib Eye (Boneless)
Roasted potatoes, asparagus
- 20oz$67.00
Porterhouse For Two$130.00
28-Days dry aged prime porterhouse
Lamb Chops Rack$48.00
Spinach, butternut squash risotto
Berkshire Pork Chop$34.00
Grilled with mashed potatoes, spinach, Zinfandel sauce

Fish Market

Tuna Seared$39.00
7 Spices, soba noodles, julienne vegetables, fried onions, soy & wasabi cream sauce
Organic Salmon$36.00
Grilled organic faro, beets, leeks, spinach
Diver Scallops$44.00
Asparagus risotto, crab meat, crispy prosciutto
Chilean Sea Bass$49.00
Butternut squash risotto & lemon white wine & asparagus
Halibut$40.00
Grilled asparagus, butternut squash risotto
Shrimp Scampi$34.00
Over risotto & scampi sauce
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp$34.00
Sauteed spinach, faro, beets
Branzino Wild Whole Fish$39.00
Grilled greek style lemon, olive oil, grilled asparagus
Angry Lobster
Fresno chili peppers, cherry tomato broth, homemade fettuccine
- 1.5lb$49.00
Grilled Lobster
Grilled asparagus, butternut squash risotto
- 1.5lb$49.00
Newburg Lobster
Saffron cherry cream, asparagus risotto
- 1.5lb$49.00
Santorini Lobster
Baked, fresh black ink linguini, tomato sauce, feta cheese
- 1.5lb$49.00

Classic Comfort

Rigatoni Bolognese$25.00
Rigatoni pasta & beef ragu
Cheese Ravioli$24.00
Fresh tomato & basil sauce
Lobster Ravioli$29.00
Vodka sauce & fresh crab meat
Linguini Cacio e Pepe$25.00
Filet mignon, tellicherry peppercorn, pecorina cheese
Penne Vodka$24.00
Penne pasta in pink vodka sauce
Linguine Vongole$28.00
Linguine in white or red clam sauce
Pork Chop Milanese$32.00
With arugula, tomato & onions
Lamb Shank$27.00
Orzo, tomato, baby carrots, feta
Seafood Paella$34.00
Saffron orzo, mixed shellfish, light tomato broth
Chicken Giambotta$28.00
Pieces of chicken with sweet pepper & spicy sausage, onions
Chicken Milanese$28.00
Breaded chicken breast, arugula, tomato, onions
Chicken Parmesan$28.00
Traditional parmesan over linguine
Chicken Souvlaki$28.00
Grilled, wild rice, tzatziki, salad, pita bread

Sides

choose any 3 for $25

Grilled Asparagus$11.00
Truffle Parmesan Fries$10.00
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic$10.00
Mashed Potatoes or Garlic$10.00
Broccoli Garlic & Oil$10.00
Brussels Sprouts & Bacon$10.00
Gigantes Plaki$10.00
White giant bean, fresh plum tomatoes, fresh herbs
Parmesan Lemon Orzo$11.00
Orzo, lemon zest, parmesan cheese

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Barka - Mountain Lakes.

4.7

(1202)

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barka - Mountain Lakes offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" comparable to NYC standards at a fraction of the price. Guests rave about its "beautiful decor" and "friendly, attentive staff." While service timing occasionally needs improvement, the "delicious" meals and "outstanding" ambiance make it a favorite for many.

1,202 Reviews

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Madeline
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely wonderful experience! The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the ambience was beautiful. Everything came together perfectly for a memorable dining experience. The staff was attentive, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. Looking forward to coming back! Highly recommend!
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Anthony
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Atmosphere! Service is excellent. Food is good
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Tara Gold
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience when I come here for dinner from the amazing food to the awesome staff everything is always exceptional
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Bledar
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fresh and delicious, and service was excellent.
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Lori Gold
Atlantic City10 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 9, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious as always. Our only complaint was that our meal came out about 5 minutes after we got our appetizer. Need better timing!
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MARIANNA
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pleasantly unexpected. It was beautiful interior. The food was delicious and portions were not small. Everything we ordered was really good. Definitely coming back.
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Tony
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 28, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I have been here a number of times. Something is different the last few times. Always loved the Barka
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Kapil Gold
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on September 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Very much at the level Of NYC restaurants but at a fourth of the price! Lunch prix fix is exceptional value with dinner sized portions of a three course meal.
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Danielle
New Jersey4 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 19, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat at Barka regularly. We love it. We sit at the bar and eat, or eat at tables when we are with friends or family. We took some friends with us and one was vegan. Although we called ahead, spoke with the manager and the server, who all assured us they understood, they still did not get the concept of vegan. Even when sending back an app because it came out topped with cheese, after saying no dairy, it came back out with a crema instead of cheese. It was shishito peppers. It’s not hard to make that a vegan item. Same with the Brussels sprouts. I felt bad for our guest. It was embarrassing. She just gave up after the second issue. The rest of the food was great at usual.
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Adele
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on September 12, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wait staff was very courteous and helpful. Food was outstanding as always. Restaurant has a beautiful decor, very comfortable and inviting. Adrian the manager is wonderful. Barka is by far, my favorite restaurant
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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:45 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 917-3386
Website
http://barkarestaurantnj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Main Dining Room - Capacity : 250 pplBright Room - Capacity : 70 ppl (Could be combined with Gold Room for a total of 140 ppl)Gold Room - Capacity : 70 ppl (Could be combined with Bright Room for a total of 140 ppl)Crystal Room - Capacity 24 ppl on One Big Rectangular Table (30 Guest on separate tables)Wine Room - Capacity 14 ppl
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
60 US Highway 46, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Neighborhood
Mountain Lakes
Cross street
US Highway 46
Parking details
There is a large private lot located directly behind the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Barka offers private rooms and prefixed menus (noted on their website), and guests report managers helping curate menus, accommodating dietary needs like vegan guests, and allowing custom cakes for celebrations.

Barka - Mountain Lakes is open Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm; Fri–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm; Sun 11:45 am–9:00 pm. The restaurant also advertises a daily happy hour with tapas.

Portions at Barka are consistently described as generous, guests often leave with leftovers, and the Seafood Paella for two is frequently noted as enough for three.

Weekday evenings are the best bet, guests say weeknight dinners (including relaxed patio visits) feel more low-key, while Fridays, Saturday nights and holiday evenings tend to be busier.

Yes, Barka is welcoming to families: they offer a kids’ menu, regularly host family celebrations that include young children, and guests report the patio and dining areas work well for families.

Yes, Barka is well suited to date night, with a cozy, elegant atmosphere, a carefully curated wine list, and many guests celebrating anniversaries and special evenings there.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear; many guests treat Barka as a spot for birthdays and special‑occasion dinners.

Barka is busiest on major event nights and holidays, guests describe packed dining rooms on Valentine’s Day and other big nights, and long waits when private parties are underway. Weekday lunches and visits without events tend to feel quieter, with guests noting prompt seating in peaceful sections.

Yes, Barka has an outdoor patio that guests enjoy for drinks and dinner when the weather is warm.

Barka feels warm and elegant, a cozy dining room with upbeat music, intimate booths and a handsome bar, plus private rooms for special events and celebrations.

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Barka - Mountain Lakes

4.7

$50 and over

Seafood

Mountain Lakes

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

11:30 PM

Booked 27 times today

Barka - Mountain Lakes

Make a reservation

Barka - Mountain Lakes

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Crab Meat Cocktail$27.00

Shrimp Cocktail (3 Pcs U6)$21.00

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Starters

Onion Soup$11.00

Lobster Bisque Soup$14.00

Greek Spreads$17.00

Grilled Baby Artichoke$17.00

Shishito Peppers$15.00

Veggie Chips$18.00

Zucchini Pancakes$17.00

Crab Cake$19.00

Tuna Tartar$21.00

Clams Oreganata$16.00

Octopus$25.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Mussels$16.00

Beefteki$16.00

Greens

Barka Salad$16.00

Roasted Beets$14.00

Village Greek Salad$16.00

Caesar Salad$13.00

Wood Fire Oven Pizza

The Barka$17.00

Prosciutto di Parma$19.00

Margherita$15.00

Funghi$16.00

Buffalo$16.00

Steaks & Chops

Prime Filet Mignon

Broiled Veal Chop$55.00

Prime NY Strip Steak (Bone In)

Prime Rib Eye (Boneless)

Porterhouse For Two$130.00

Lamb Chops Rack$48.00

Berkshire Pork Chop$34.00

Fish Market

Tuna Seared$39.00

Organic Salmon$36.00

Diver Scallops$44.00

Chilean Sea Bass$49.00

Halibut$40.00

Shrimp Scampi$34.00

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp$34.00

Branzino Wild Whole Fish$39.00

Angry Lobster

Grilled Lobster

Newburg Lobster

Santorini Lobster

Classic Comfort

Rigatoni Bolognese$25.00

Cheese Ravioli$24.00

Lobster Ravioli$29.00

Linguini Cacio e Pepe$25.00

Penne Vodka$24.00

Linguine Vongole$28.00

Pork Chop Milanese$32.00

Lamb Shank$27.00

Seafood Paella$34.00

Chicken Giambotta$28.00

Chicken Milanese$28.00

Chicken Parmesan$28.00

Chicken Souvlaki$28.00

Sides

Grilled Asparagus$11.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries$10.00

Sauteed Spinach with Garlic$10.00

Mashed Potatoes or Garlic$10.00

Broccoli Garlic & Oil$10.00

Brussels Sprouts & Bacon$10.00