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The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn, Basking Ridge, NJ

The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn

4.4
4.4
1380 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
The Grain House Restaurant is located on the picturesque 10-acre estate of the Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge, NJ. The Grain House structure was originally built as a barn in the 1760’s and was used to store grain for American Revolutionary soldiers. The barn was later moved to its current location and opened as a restaurant in the 1930’s.
Today, the Grain House is a renowned restaurant in North/Central New Jersey, with a comfortable, casual ambiance. The restaurant serves innovative, traditional and contemporary interpretations of American cuisine with some added international accents, prepared under the direction of Executive Chef John Benjamin. Delicious homemade desserts complete the menus, which are revised several times a year. Outdoor patio dining and fireside dining are available in season.
The restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily, as well as a special breakfast/lunch a la carte menu offered on Saturdays from 11 am to 4pm. Sunday 11am to 3 pm.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Organic
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (908) 221-1150
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    John Benjamin
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available
  • Private party facilities
    Private social and corporate events of various sizes and types may be booked in several unique private spaces within the building. These include weddings, birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, retirement parties, class reunions, school functions, memorials, and nearly any type of private event. Corporate meeting spaces are also available. All of the private spaces open out to a private deck or patio. The Hunt Room has a rustic decor with a private pub and dance floor, and features a private entrance. The seasonally tented Hunt Patio is also available for social and corporate events; it is surrounded by rolling lawns and flower gardens with a gazebo.
  • Area
    Basking Ridge
  • Cross Street
    North Maple Ave
  • Parking details
    Ample free parking next to the restaurant
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Somerset

    Great for brunch

  • Somerset

    Child-friendly

  • Somerset

    Good for groups

  • Somerset

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn offers a charming colonial setting with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about its "amazing brunch" and "extensive menu," featuring well-cooked seafood and delicious burgers. The inviting atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "favorite spot" for many, despite occasional noise and service hiccups.

1,380 Reviews
  1. Charles

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, the lunch was well prepared and quite good. Service was efficient and courteous. I would recommend the Grain House to anyone.

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  2. J

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was awful! Our server was rude, had a bad attitude. They didn’t want to be there and didn’t write anything down and then when our order came out it was wrong. It’s unfortunate because the food was very good from what we got. We will try it again and hopefully not the same server.

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  3. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening with surprise carolers. Our meal was delicious, and Georgia was a delightful server.

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  4. Roberta

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I enjoyed both the food and service at The Grain House.

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  5. Lori

    VIP

    New York City

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always good. Really like the new halibut dish on the menu. Service was not great this time, after taking our order our waitress basically disappeared until we were well done with our meal and it took the other waiter in the room to ask how our meal was and offer us dessert. Being the holidays it was a little more crowded and therefore noisier than usual.

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  6. Dan

    VIP

    New York City

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Carpet covering old wide plank floors in a colonial inn kills the charm. Shutting off the gas fireplace yet asking if we want desert left a bad vibe. Lastly charging these additional fees for using a credit card will keep me from returning

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  7. Tara

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I have always been happy with food, service and atmosphere here!

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  8. Greg

    New Jersey

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This may have been one of my worst dining experiences ever. I asked to be put at a table they recommended and was seated between two large parties. We had to shout the entire time to talk to each other it was so loud. Service was slow and at times nonexistent. No one even asked to get us refills. And above all $140 for 3 people for lunch with no alcohol served is absolutely ridiculous. So disappointed!!!

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  9. Maureen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. The service, and food was excellent. The room was beautiful with a roaring fire on a cold day. Cannot wait to return.

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  10. Joseph

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I’m sorry, the Grain house is not romantic at all. It felt a cross between a sports bar and a cafeteria.

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FAQs

The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 221-1150.

The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn is rated 4.4 stars by 1380 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn

225 Rt 202, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    North Maple Ave
  • Area
    Basking Ridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample free parking next to the restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Benjamin
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (908) 221-1150
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available
  • Private party facilities
    Private social and corporate events of various sizes and types may be booked in several unique private spaces within the building. These include weddings, birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, retirement parties, class reunions, school functions, memorials, and nearly any type of private event. Corporate meeting spaces are also available. All of the private spaces open out to a private deck or patio. The Hunt Room has a rustic decor with a private pub and dance floor, and features a private entrance. The seasonally tented Hunt Patio is also available for social and corporate events; it is surrounded by rolling lawns and flower gardens with a gazebo.
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