Sponsored by BRS Backyard Bug Busters ›American classics done right at Crystal Golf Resort, where the Sussex County hills set the scene.
Perched inside the Crystal Golf Resort on Chamonix Drive in Vernon Township, Kites Restaurant earns its reputation one plate at a time. The steakhouse burger arrives cooked exactly as ordered, the fries come out genuinely crispy and salty, and the cocktail list surprises you with something like a Blueberry Jam that you didn't know you needed until it was in your hand. That's the kind of specific, repeatable satisfaction that keeps guests coming back after a round on the course or a day exploring the Kittatinny Mountains.
The dining room runs from morning through evening, seven days a week, which means Kites handles everything from a proper sit-down breakfast to a Friday night dinner with a few extra hours to linger. Servers like Nana and Ashley have drawn real praise by name in reviews, keeping coffee cups full, checking in without hovering, and turning a routine meal into something worth mentioning. In a resort setting, that personal attention is rarer than it should be, and Kites delivers it consistently.
With a 3.8-star rating across more than 500 reviews, the restaurant has built a track record broad enough to reflect real quality rather than a lucky streak. Whether you're staying at the resort or driving up from Sussex County for a meal, the food and the setting make the trip worthwhile.
Kites operates as a full-service American grille open from 8:00 AM daily, so breakfast is always on the table. Expect fluffy morning plates alongside strong coffee and the kind of attentive table service that gets the day started right.
Lunch and dinner lean into American comfort with a grille-kitchen edge. The steakhouse burger is a standout, built for guests who want something satisfying after a morning on the golf course or an afternoon on the slopes at Mountain Creek just down the road. The bar program adds cocktails worth ordering, with creative options that go well beyond the standard well drinks.
The full week of hours, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, extending to 9:45 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, makes Kites a reliable anchor for resort guests and local diners alike. Private event accommodations and resort dining packages are available through the Crystal Golf Resort.
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Kites is open seven days a week. Monday through Thursday and Sunday, hours run from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. On Fridays and Saturdays, the kitchen stays open until 9:45 PM.
No reservation at Crystal Golf Resort is required. Kites Restaurant welcomes outside guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week.
Kites is an American grille serving breakfast through dinner. Highlights include the steakhouse burger, crispy fries, and a full bar with creative cocktails. The menu covers classic American comfort food with a grille-kitchen approach.
Kites is located at 2 Chamonix Drive in Vernon Township, NJ 07462, inside the Crystal Golf Resort in Sussex County, close to Mountain Creek and the Kittatinny Mountains.
Yes. Kites operates a full bar alongside the dining menu. Guests have called out creative cocktails like the Blueberry Jam as a standout worth ordering.
For reservation options and private event inquiries, visit the Crystal Golf Resort website or contact the resort directly. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability.
Absolutely. The restaurant opens at 8:00 AM every day and has received strong praise for its breakfast service, including attentive table service and a comfortable start to the morning.
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