Big Fish Lounge and Bar at Alice's restaurant in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. The underside of the bar is lined with lighted panels that change color on a timed rotation. The bar is photographed with green lighted panels showing. The ceiling is lined with off
Beautiful ribbons of Prosciutto di Parma are served over grilled eggplant planks and thick slices of mozzarella cheese with pesto and a tomato half on the side at La Cambusa Italian restaurant in Wyckoff, NJ. White tablecloth background with a cruet
The bar at La Cambusa Italian restaurant in Wyckoff, NJ. The scene is photographed at an angle showing late afternoon sun streaming in through large windows. Restaurant interiors photography by Amy Roth Photo.
Linguine with clam sauce featuring tiny clams on the half shell and tomatoes in an overhead photo from La Cambusa, Italian restaurant in Wyckoff, NJ. Plated food restaurant photography by Amy Roth.
Frutti di mare, a seafood dish photographed for Il Nido "The Nest" restaurant in Marlboro, NJ. The dish is artfully arranged by the chef and featured seared fish, octopus squid and mussels in a white sauce served in a large bowl decorated with concen
The main dining room at Il Nido "The Nest" Italian restaurant in Marlboro, NJ. A cozy stone-clad wood-burning fireplace is the star in this dining room with plush black leather chairs and red brick walls. Fine dining restaurant interiors and architec
Grilled octopus and potatoes take center stage on a natural stoneware plate with concentric ridges at Il Nido "The Nest" restaurant in Marlboro, NJ. Potatoes are dressed with parsley sauce and the yellow/green color offsets the pink/red octopus nicel
Cozy dining room fireplace warms a nearby table for two at Il Nido "The Nest" in Marlboro, NJ. A honed stone facade and red brick wall keep the vibe casual yet elevated. Restaurant interior and architecture photography in New Jersey by Amy Roth.
Braised baby artichokes, micro greens and roe make a delicious appetizer at Il Nido "The Nest" restaurant in Marlboro, NJ. This dish was photographed from overhead using low natural light that rakes across the surface for soft and deep shadows that s
Handmade mugnaia pasta noodles with olive oil, garlic and dried pepperoncini at Il Nido "The Nest" in Marlboro, NJ. High-end Italian restaurant plated food photography in New Jersey by Amy Roth. Soft light with deep shadows.
The smaller secondary dining room at Hunan Taste Chinese restaurant in Denville, NJ. Symmetrical with opulent decorations and subtle lighting.
The main dining room at Hunan Taste Chinese restaurant in Denville, NJ. Lanterns hang from the gold tiled ceiling and aquariums line one wall separating the two dining rooms. Restaurant and architecture interiors photography by Amy Roth.
Burger trio served on a wooden plank at Alice's restaurant in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. The burger in the center has two beef patties covered in cheese, and topped with two onion rings. The background is surf shack chic in medium brown tones of rough, rust
Tofu burger with red cabbage coleslaw and shoestring fries served on a crisp white plate in front of a rustic wood wall background at Alice's restaurant in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Vegan options are becoming more popular across the state. Restaurant and f
The Windless restaurant bar in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. The bar is shaped like a boat and painted white with a glossy wood top. The floors are brown and tan checkerboard and nautical flags hang above to complete the sailing theme of the restaurant. Restau
Freshly roasted coffee beans are frozen in time as they spill from the hopper at Greenwood Lake Roasters Craft Coffee in Greenwood Lake, NY. Steam rises from the brown beans which are offset by deep red and silver tones of the cooling tray. Restauran
An overhead view of freshly roasted coffee beans being stirred in the cooling tray at Greenwood Lake Roasters Craft Coffee in Greenwood Lake, NY. Soft, natural lighting shows off the texture of the beans and makes them look so appealing it's almost a
A gyro platter with late afternoon light at The Greek Village restaurant in Northvale, NJ. Slices of lamb gyro are piled high atop pickles, tomatoes and stuffed grape leaves. The dish is shot from a low angle so you can see the blurred wood backgroun
An individual portion of Beef Wellington (beef with duxelles mushrooms wrapped in pastry) is served atop a beautiful salad of micro greens on a square black plate at Mistral Restaurant in Princeton, NJ. The dish is backlit and sitting on a natural wo
Dining room interior photography at Mistral Restaurant in Princeton, NJ. This image features the open kitchen, wood beams of the ceiling, and natural wood-topped tables. The restaurant is wrapped in windows on two sides which lets in ample natural li
Asbury Festhalle & Beirgarten in Asbury Park, NJ, features a large communal dining and drinking space with double-height ceilings lined with wood beams and rustic wood tables on concrete floors. The large bar runs against the back wall and the space
An antique wood-burning stove and split wood sits in a brick-clad corner of Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten in Asbury Park, NJ. This German-inspired bar has a rustic, welcoming feel. Interiors and details photographed by Amy Roth for the cookbook Dishi
Espresso machine at L'Arte della Pasticceria in Ramsey, NJ, a wonderful bakery featured in Dishing Up New Jersey: 150 Recipes from the Garden State by John Holl. The wall behind the espresso machine is tiled with white horizontal subway tiles and lig
Lawrence Hackney displays a juicy smoked whole chicken at The Wood Pit BBQ restaurant in Montclair, NJ. The chicken rests on a white platter held up with a basic linen dishtowel with blue stripes. Barbecue photography in New Jersey and the metro NYC
Chef Ben Nerenhausen plates a dish in the open kitchen at Mistral Restaurant in Princeton, NJ. Black-and-white kitchen action image created on assignment for Edible Jersey magazine. Editorial restaurant and food photography by Amy Roth.
Natural light portrait of Chef James Avery of Asbury Festalle & Biergarten in Asbury Park, NJ. This image was created for the cookbook Dishing Up New Jersey: 150 Recipes from the Garden State by John Holl.
Cristina Vazquez of Petal Dust Cakery in Fair Lawn, NJ, wears a white chef's coat and shows off her gold glitter-covered hands in this joyful chef's portrait by Amy Roth. Restaurant photography for websites and social media.

Restaurant Photography

After photographing restaurants in the tri-state area for years, I have the experience to make yours shine, whether through food & beverage images, lifestyle, architectural-style interiors or showing the chefs at work. I’ll work closely with your chef to capture dishes at their peak and highlight the precise plating and fresh ingredients that keep your customers coming back for more. Use the images on your website, a digital menu board, on social media, or even in advertising and marketing to increase foot traffic and reservations.

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