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Washington House Restaurant, Basking Ridge, NJ

Washington House Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1592 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Full-Service indoor dining is offered in our dining rooms and bar from Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 9 pm. Our tent is open for regular dining, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 9 pm. The tent remains a perfect spot for groups and families.
Reservations are recommended for both dining options. Please note, all parties must be seated within 15 minutes of the reservation time.
Remember takeout is a great option! Our full menu is available to go including our signature cocktails, beer, and wine! See our website for further details and full menu options - www.washingtonhouserestaurant.com.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (908) 766-7610
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Eloy Leonor
  • Catering
    Please contact us by email (gm@washingtonhouserestaurant.com) for more information about our catering services.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us by email for more information about events. Send your inquiry to gm@washingtonhouserestaurant.com.We look forward to talking with you!
  • Area
    Basking Ridge
  • Cross Street
    Henry St
  • Parking details
    One private lot (on left-hand side of Henry St.) dedicated to guest parking and plentiful on-street parking.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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What 1,592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Somerset

    Great for brunch

  • Somerset

    Child-friendly

  • Somerset

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Somerset

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Washington House Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food" and "impeccable service." The atmosphere is consistently praised, whether dining indoors or in the spacious outdoor tent. With a diverse menu featuring fresh ingredients, this historic venue is perfect for any occasion. Patrons appreciate the attentive staff and outstanding ambiance.

1,592 Reviews
  1. Kathleen

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, drinks and staff. Very comfortable environment.

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  2. Robert

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful dinner, great service, beautiful setting
    Washington House RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Amazing. TY!

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  3. David

    Atlanta Metro

    65 reviews

    4.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food… probably 10% too expensive but ambiance makes up for it if seated inside the house instead of tent. Charging $4 for a no refill iced tea feels a bit odd. Service is attentive and polite but the corporate feel of the vests + iPads comes across a touch banquet-y rather than the foodie feel that the restaurant and the menu prices likely attract.
    Washington House RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hi David - We in fact do offer free refills of many standard drinks, iced tea included. Our staff is dressed for the various seating options we have and our uniforms and technology allow us to provide efficient service given our size and range. Appreciate the feedback. Team WH.

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  4. Christine

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good, portions are large. It was a bit loud but other than that overall very good on all points.

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  5. Richard

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorites. never disappoints-food,service. The veal chop special was extraordinary. Thank You Chef !

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  6. Jan-Patrick

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant with a creative menu and tasty food. The service is friendly, and the ambiance inside is nice. However, I’m not a fan of the tent seating.

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  7. Timothy

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect. Food, service and scene were great. Awesome menu and drink/wine list.

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  8. Elizabeth

    New York City

    102 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely lunch at Washington House. The food was outstanding, and the service was excellent. Highly recommend.
    Washington House RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks - terrific feedback!

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  9. Kim

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We are often ignored for long periods of time. For the price, it’s confusing.

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  10. John

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Second visit in the last 3 months. Place was packed again. Menu selection is pretty solid (but over priced…$130 for 2 glasses of basic white wine, fish and chips, and scallops), lots of staff (but gaps in the service, ex: no bread on the table again), food served very quickly (which we appreciated), and interior is classic, bright and clean. A great place to go with a larger group…so you don’t get seated in the middle of high traffic areas (which happened to us again, and was annoying).

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FAQs

Washington House Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 766-7610.

Washington House Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1592 OpenTable diners.

Washington House Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Washington House Restaurant

55 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Henry St
  • Area
    Basking Ridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    One private lot (on left-hand side of Henry St.) dedicated to guest parking and plentiful on-street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eloy Leonor
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (908) 766-7610
  • Catering
    Please contact us by email (gm@washingtonhouserestaurant.com) for more information about our catering services.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us by email for more information about events. Send your inquiry to gm@washingtonhouserestaurant.com.We look forward to talking with you!
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