• Sing your heart out in Jersey at one of the area's karaoke restaurants.microphone image by dbvirago from Fotolia.com
  
  New Jersey residents might have a reputation for being a little rough around the edges, but residents of the Garden State are also renowned for their ability to have fun and let loose. What better way to let your hair down in Jersey than to head over to a restaurant that features karaoke. There are several area restaurants that regularly host this form of singing entertainment.
  
  

Tiff's Casual Grill and Bar

• Tiff's Casual Grill and Bar is where locals come to relax after work or to enjoy a good time with friends. The restaurant is known for its 68 specialty martinis and exciting nightly events that keep customers coming back for more. Tuesdays and Fridays are karaoke nights at Tiff's---the regulars always know how to have a good time. Menu items include traditional American and Italian cuisine such as baby-back ribs and fettuccini alfredo. Tiff's Casual Grill and Bar caters and has several banquet rooms available for hosting events.
  
  Tiff's Casual Grill and Bar
  270 Route 37 East
  Toms River, NJ 08753-5559
  (732) 281-1036
  tiffanysrestaurant.com
  
  

Americana Diner and Lounge

• The Americana Diner and Lounge has a knack for entertainment, service and delicious food. Brunch, lunch and dinner are offered, with breakfast available on Wednesdays. Traditional gyros, sandwiches and burgers are among the menu offerings, and an extensive wine list is provided to match any meal selection. Weekly events include "beer bingo" on Thursdays and karaoke on Tuesdays.
  
  Americana Diner and Lounge
  359 Route 130 North
  East Windsor, NJ 08520-2708
  (609) 448-4477
  americanadiner.com
  
  

Grasshopper Too Restaurant and Bar

• The Grasshopper Too Restaurant and Bar is a neighborhood-style karaoke restaurant with the feel of a local pub. The restaurant opened in 1988 and has been family-owned and -operated ever since. Though the meal selections are fantastic, The Grasshopper Too is best known for its spectacular nightlife. The restaurant regularly offers live bands, DJ nights and karaoke. The restaurant also serves as a prime sporting-event location, where visitors can watch the big game on one of the many flat-screen televisions scattered throughout the restaurant. Catering is available; reservations are not required.
  
  Grasshopper Too Restaurant and Bar
  26 Erie Avenue
  Wayne, NJ 07470
  (973) 696-9698
  grasshoppertoo.com