The Thirsty Turtle

Florham Park, United States

3.3

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Bussiness info

Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Lunch
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No

Description

Specialties

Brand new casual American menu restaurant with full-​service bar in Florham Park. Located at the Regency Plaza Mall. Currently open for dinner only Tuesday through Sunday. Expect to open for Lunch on September 11.

History

Established in 2012.

In May of 2011 James Yacenda of Florham Park Realty approached Growth Restaurants with the idea that he had a liquor license and space at his Regency Plaza Shopping Center that could be developed into a restaurant. Several months of negotiations ensued during which Mr. Yacenda agreed to sell the principals in Growth Restaurants the liquor license he owned and finance the renovations and lease the former site of Trader Joe’s to a new firm to be know as Florham Park Restaurants, LLC. Joining Beers, Welch & Finnegan in this venture were Mr. John Dourney & Mr. Jim Beers who managed the Bamboo Grille & the Famished Frog respectively. Of course the municipality of Florham Park need to approve this planned construction and Mr. Yacenda also significantly improved the exterior of the Regency Plaza and added parking places.

Meet the Business Owner

Jim B.

Business Owner

Jim Beers grew up in Morristown. He is a Penn State grad who has managed several locations for Growth Restaurants including Willie’s Taverne, The Famished Frog and now the Thirsty Turtle where he is also part-​owner. Jim lives in Bernardsville with his wife, 2 sons & a daughter. He is a Pittsburgh Stelers fan.