The Caves

Edgewater, NJ · Restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Edgewater
#33
of 81 restaurants
City Percentile
48%
rating percentile
Address
The Caves, 266 Old River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020
Phone
(201) 941-0609
Website
www.thecavesnj.com
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

The Caves is a restaurant located in Edgewater, NJ. It is one of 81 restaurants listed in Edgewater. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Edgewater city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Caves

The Caves, formerly known as Archetypus, is a one-of-a-kind dining destination located in Edgewater, NJ. Renowned for its captivating, cave-like ambiance, The Caves offers an immersive experience that combines artful design with exceptional cuisine.... More

Hours

Saturday12 PM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 TBoNe89 · Feb 2026

Cute place with a unique vibe. Very affordable but you do get what you pay for. Not amazing food but good and for the price - very good. The service was average. Nothing stood out as bad but nothing over the top. Wait staff is not amazing but adequate. Atmosphere was unique and cute but the place could use a refresh. Overall I would go back but now my expectations are set.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Bertha · Jan 2026

The place is very nice, very comfortable, and quite discreet. It's great for couples because it's romantic. I went to celebrate a birthday because the birthday girl loves themed restaurants, and we went with family. It's a great place for conversation, the food is very good and fresh, prepared to order, the portions are generous (quite large), and the desserts are delicious. The service is excellent. There's a time limit for your stay, but it's more than enough time to eat at your leisure, relax, and enjoy a glass of wine. Excellent choice, highly recommended.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jessica Latonnelle · Feb 2026

​A Romantic "Escape" in Edgewater – Immersive Vibe & Top-Tier Service! 🕯️🌿 ​If you are looking for a unique, immersive dining experience that feels like a total departure from the outside world, The Caves is a must-visit. For a moment, the atmosphere truly made me feel like I was back in Cancun! ​The Ambiance & Vibe: The "Caves" theme is executed beautifully. With organic sculptures, dim lighting, and cozy, private booths, it is incredibly quiet and romantic, the ultimate spot for a date night. It is one of the most Instagrammable settings I’ve seen, providing a peaceful "escape" that allowed my partner and I to focus entirely on our evening together. ​The Menu & Entrees: While the menu is a bit selective, they offer thoughtful vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. ​The Caesar Sal

★★★★★ 5.0 Eren Kurnaz · Dec 2025

This is a nice and authentic place for a nice cozy dinner. Me and my wife had our anniversary dinner here. It was great. Food specially desserts are delicious. Atmosphere is great and music is calm and nice. Service was okay. You are barely able to see the servers. Food came fast. I asked for house salad with my burger. They brought chips instead even though it was on the receipt as house salad. We were not able to tell server to replace it since they did not come to check on us if everything was okay. Well, willing to come again. Still a nice place and different experience.

★★★★★ 5.0 NIRMAL JOHN JOSEPH · Sep 2025

We celebrated our wedding anniversary at The Cave and had such an amazing time! The vibe there was super cool something we hadn’t experienced before and it really made the night special. The food was really good too, and we enjoyed everything. There was a small mixup with our order, but the staff fixed it quickly, which was nice. Overall, it was a great experience and a night to remember. So glad we chose The Cave for our celebration!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Services

RestaurantArt cafeBakeryCafeCoffee shopDessert shopDinerEvent venueGardenLounge bar

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