Washington House Restaurant

4.6

1592 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 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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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
Website
http://www.washingtonhouserestaurant.com/
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!

Location
55 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Brussels Sprouts$8.00
with coconut
Whipped Potatoes$8.00
Citrus or Parsley Risotto$8.00
French Onion Soup$9.00
Gruyere, herb crouton
NE Clam Chowder
Herb crouton, Micro Greens
Bavarian Pretzel$15.00
pommery mustard and house-made horseradish cheese sauce
White Bean Dip$16.00
Cucumber slices & Baby Carrots, Tortilla Chips (chips not vegan)
Washington Sliders$20.00
Choice of Cheese, French Fries
Fried Calamari$18.00
Spicy Remoulade*, Marinara, lemon
Lobster Thermidor Toast Points$16.00
Main lobster tail, melted gruyere cheese, fresh dill
Oysters
Northern East Coast Varieties- Ask your server for daily selection (maximum of 24 per person, per visit)
Avocado Salmon Tartare*$19.00
Trout roe, wasabi aioli, cilantro, ginger soy glaze, taro chips & sliced cucumbers
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$19.00
Siracha mango aioli, scallion, avocado, taro chip & sliced cucumbers
Shrimp Cocktail$21.00
Lemon wedge, cocktail sauce
2 oz Trout Caviar$41.00
Served 3-4, Product of Denmark. Served with Toast Points, Creme Fraiche, Diced Red Onions

Salads

Caesar$15.00
Organic Romaine, Imported Parmesan, Crostini, Traditional Dressing
House Chop$16.00
Organic romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, Bermuda onions, shaved imported parmesan, garbanzo beans, red wine honey dressing
Roasted Beet & Burrata$19.00
Roasted red & golden beets, organic field greens, Bermuda onions, port wine reduction
Blackened Chicken & Farro*$20.00
Organic kale, avocado, grape tomatoes, garbanzo beans, jack & cheddar cheese, Meyer lemon citrus vinaigrette
The Martha$20.00
Grilled chicken, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, chopped egg, blue cheese, bacon, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette

Salad Additions (Grilled or Blackened)

Chicken$8.00
Salmon$14.00
Yellowfin Tuna$15.00
Filet Mignon`$15.00
U10 Shrimp (3)$15.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$22.00
Sliced Avocado, arugula, tomato, brioche toast, basil aioli, French fries or Caesar Salad
Southwestern Black Bean Veggie Burger$22.00
topped with sliced avocado, avocado fries & spicy aioli (contains eggs)- Sub lettuce for bun= vegan
Classic Burger$17.00
Organic iceberg, tomato, choice of cheddar, bleu, swiss, gruyere or American cheese, French fries or Caesar salad
Washington Burger$21.00
Secret sauce, smoked bacon, gruyere cheese, grilled onion & organic romaine, French fries or Caesar salad
Asian- Style Salmon Burger$24.00
Miso, shitake mushrooms, wasabi aioli, avocado fries or Caesar salad

Burger Additions

Cheese$1.00
Caramelized Onions$1.00
Pickled Jalapenos$1.00

Entrees

Roasted Boneless Chicken$34.00
grilled saffron-infused yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus, natural sauce
Hatfield Reserve French-Cut Pork Chop$38.00
served blackened, herb-roasted potato batons, roasted asparagus & mango relish
Fish & Chips$27.00
Hand-battered cod, French fried, tartar sauce, lemon wedge
Scottish Salmon$35.00
Citrus risotto, sautéed spinach, Meyer lemon
Crab Cakes$35.00
Whipped potatoes, sautéed spinach, Pommery mustard dill sauce
Sesame-Crusted Tuna$36.00
Jasmine rice cake, sautéed baby bok choy, Thai coconut sauce
Boom-Boom Shrimp$36.00
Vermicelli rice noodles, mixed Asian vegetables, ginger Thai coconut sauce
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl (served raw, sushi grade tuna)$36.00
Coconut jasmine rice, avocado, cucumbers, fava beans, scallions, crispy noodles, sesame soy sauce, siracha mango aioli
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Sugar snap peas, bacon lardons, lemon mashed potatoes, herb salad garnish
Braised Short Rib Tacos$27.00
Charred pineapple relish, siracha mango aioli, micro greens, corn tortillas
Filet Mignon Tips$36.00
Mushroom medley, parsley risotto, madeira sauce
Frikadeller$38.00
Yukon gold whipped potatoes, braised red cabbage, Danish brown sauce
14 oz Black Agnus New York Strip$47.00
Roasted leek & parsnip puree, haricot verts, citrus herb butter
8 oz Beef Tenderlion$49.00
Truffle whipped potatoes, haricot verts, béarnaise sauce

Late Fall Specials (11-5 to 12-8)

Honey-Roasted Butternut Squash Soup GF $9.00
cinnamon cream, apple preserves, micro greens (cup 9 / bowl 12)
Asian Pear Salad GF $19.00
organic baby arugula, candied pecans, dried cranberries, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, honey ginger sesame vinaigrette
Weisswurst Platter $38.00
sauteed fingerling potatoes with bacon, Swedish sauce
Pan-Roasted Wild Halibut $45.00
potato galette, sauteed spinach, caper beurre blanc sauce
Pan-Roasted16 oz Milk-Fed French Cut Veal Chop $55.00
aligoté potatoes, sauteed broccoli rabe, porcini mushroom sauce
Pumpkin Cheesecake$14.00
apple compote, cinnamon cream

What 1,592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Somerset
Great for brunch
Somerset
Kid-friendly
Somerset
Great for outdoor dining
Somerset
Most Booked

Review summary

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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

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Kathleen
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 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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Robert
New York City
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful dinner, great service, beautiful setting
Washington House RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
Amazing. TY!
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David
Atlanta Metro
65 reviews
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on November 14, 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 3 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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Christine
New York City
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 7, 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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Richard
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 6, 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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Jan-Patrick
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 2, 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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Timothy
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 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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Elizabeth
New York City
102 reviews
vip
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on November 1, 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 3 days ago
Thanks - terrific feedback!
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Kim
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 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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John
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 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

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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55 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

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Additional information

Cross street
Henry St
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.washingtonhouserestaurant.com/
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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Washington House Restaurant

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Oysters

8 oz Beef Tenderloin

Boom-Boom Shrimp

Appetizers

Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Whipped Potatoes$8.00

Citrus or Parsley Risotto$8.00

French Onion Soup$9.00

NE Clam Chowder

Bavarian Pretzel$15.00

White Bean Dip$16.00

Washington Sliders$20.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Lobster Thermidor Toast Points$16.00

Oysters

Avocado Salmon Tartare*$19.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$19.00

Shrimp Cocktail$21.00

2 oz Trout Caviar$41.00

Salads

Caesar$15.00

House Chop$16.00

Roasted Beet & Burrata$19.00

Blackened Chicken & Farro*$20.00

The Martha$20.00

Salad Additions (Grilled or Blackened)

Chicken$8.00

Salmon$14.00

Yellowfin Tuna$15.00

Filet Mignon`$15.00

U10 Shrimp (3)$15.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$22.00

Southwestern Black Bean Veggie Burger$22.00

Classic Burger$17.00

Washington Burger$21.00

Asian- Style Salmon Burger$24.00

Burger Additions

Cheese$1.00

Caramelized Onions$1.00

Pickled Jalapenos$1.00

Entrees

Roasted Boneless Chicken$34.00

Hatfield Reserve French-Cut Pork Chop$38.00

Fish & Chips$27.00

Scottish Salmon$35.00

Crab Cakes$35.00

Sesame-Crusted Tuna$36.00

Boom-Boom Shrimp$36.00

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl (served raw, sushi grade tuna)$36.00

Pan Seared Sea Scallops

Braised Short Rib Tacos$27.00

Filet Mignon Tips$36.00

Frikadeller$38.00

14 oz Black Agnus New York Strip$47.00

8 oz Beef Tenderlion$49.00

Late Fall Specials (11-5 to 12-8)

Honey-Roasted Butternut Squash Soup GF $9.00

Asian Pear Salad GF $19.00

Weisswurst Platter $38.00

Pan-Roasted Wild Halibut $45.00

Pan-Roasted16 oz Milk-Fed French Cut Veal Chop $55.00

Pumpkin Cheesecake$14.00

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