Our Proprietor Harry, Kurt, Wade and Doris Knowles
New Year's Eve, 1956...An enterprising young man with a serious dream opened a three-room restaurant in the hills of West Orange. Harry Knowles could not have known then that his dream would culminate in an establishment of which The New York Times has said "it is s close as one can get to perfection" and which Travel/Holiday declares to be "one of the country's must visit locations.
Harry and Doris Knowles, and their sons Wade and Kurt, have taken those three rooms and created a dining environment which captures the timeless essence of elegance and splendor.
As you enter The Manor's gates, you will cross a threshold where the present becomes the past, where Time seems to be resting for a moment.
A Thing Of Beauty...
One of the world's great landmark restaurants, The Manor is a magnificent palatial estate featuring classical dining. Patrons are assured flawless culinary creations, impeccable service and extraordinary surroundings.
Situated on 20 beautifully landscaped acres, The Manor offers gracious cosmopolitan atmosphere in a stately setting.
The Knowles have traveled the world in search of perfect accent pieces for The Manor's unique beauty. Doris Knowles has filled dining room showcases with her marvelous collection of Limoges porcelain. The family acquired the silver coronation urn which was displayed at the 1935 Brussels World's Fair s well as he silver serving cart form the Queen Mary and many other works of art from the London Silver Vaults. President Wilson's candlesticks adorn a lobby fireplace. And marble tables, hand-carved wooden cabinets and etgeres collected from estates abroad and at home grace the lobbies.
The Manor is a feast for the eyes as well as for the palate!
