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The Saddle River Inn, Saddle River, NJ

The Saddle River Inn

4.9
4.9
3129 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Romantic BYOB set inside an elegantly restored barn serving upscale French-American cuisine.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jamie Knott

What 3,129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Best Ambiance

  • Bergen

    Best Service

  • Bergen

    Best Ambiance

  • Bergen

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Saddle River Inn offers an enchanting escape with "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Known for its "romantic atmosphere," this BYOB gem is perfect for special occasions. While reservations can be challenging, the "amazing flavors" and "warm, cozy setting" make every visit memorable. Highly recommended for a "sublime dining experience."

3,129 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was exceptional as always! Love the sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere. Can’t wait to return again soon.

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  2. tweety VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere is certainly the main draw, old charm, fine dining ambiance and plenty of room. We were lucky to have an excellent waiter (Ty) but here is where I go into the food. Appetizers; The Fois Gras was excellent however, 1 small piece on a toasted piece of bread at $36 was just not worth it. Crab cake, less than average, peanut noodles, well you can get that dish in many Asian restaurants for less than half the cost and double the portion, the smoked salmon w/ caviar was ordinary. Main courses, my duck was tasty but just ok, my wife’s pork was also average at best, our friends had the scallops and the steak both said …. Just ok. As for the deserts. The peanut butter mouse was good, the banana “French toast “ excellent and the chocolate tart was average. The above said, while the atmosphere is great the rest of the hype is just that, it runs on reputation. This is three out of five stars at best.

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  3. Harald VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, super tasting food , great service What else is there to say Highly recommended Truffle risotto delicious Veal parmigiana a must Thank you

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  4. Kathy

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and great service. Always a wonderful experience at this restaurant!

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  5. Thomas

    Atlantic City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place to dine. Good staff good people good food!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mike our server was great, food was outstanding, thank you!

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  7. John VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dining experience! They never disappoint. Service was impeccable. Our waiter James was 5 star!

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  8. Scott

    New York City52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday dinner with our son. Food is always great at the Saddle River Inn.

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  9. Jennie VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been trying to get a reservation for a while and was so excited we were finally able to secure one. Unfortunately, our visit was a disappointment. The best part about our experience was the service- it was excellent from start to finish. The food on the other hand was mediocre. We ordered three apps. One was good, one was great and the third was meh. For dinner, my husband ordered the duck and loved it! I ordered the Dover sole for $70 and it was tasteless. Supposed to have charred broccoli and was steamed instead. I let our waiter know and he was so kind. He returned to tell me that the kitchen agreed with me. I got the fresh crab over slaw app to replace my fish and again it was just okay…nothing special. Didn’t want to send it back so I told our waiter it was better. I think the hype of the place and our eagerness to go made it disappointing that the food did not meet our expectations.

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  10. Karen

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far, the best restaurant in New Jersey. Incredible experience serving a gourmet meal that just can’t be beat.

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The Saddle River Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 3129 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Saddle River Inn

2 Barnstable Court, Saddle River, NJ 07458

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jamie Knott
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