Waterfront Dining & Private Events on Lake Hopatcong, NJ

The Beacon is a lakefront restaurant on Lake Hopatcong, NJ, offering upscale waterfront dining with scenic lake views and outdoor seating on our deck. Enjoy elevated modern American Cajun seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and sunset dining with panoramic views of the lake — just minutes from Hopatcong, Mount Arlington, Landing, Byram, Stanhope, Netcong, Sparta, Jefferson, Roxbury, and Dover, NJ.

Beyond dining, The Beacon is one of the area's premier venues for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, birthdays, graduations, holiday parties, and corporate events. Our waterfront event space accommodates groups of all sizes, with a private setting overlooking Lake Hopatcong that makes every celebration memorable. Whether you're planning a rehearsal dinner the night before your wedding, a milestone birthday, or a company holiday party, our team handles every detail — from a curated cocktail menu to a custom event menu.

The Beacon is also a favorite stop for boaters docking right on Lake Hopatcong, and a go-to spot for friends looking to enjoy sunset views, live entertainment, and great food late into the evening.