Washington House Restaurant

"Ate here tonight for the first time in a while. Everything was really great. We were seated right away. Nice cozy atmosphere. Excellent service. Quick without rushing us. And really tasty food. We had the French onion soup and crab bisque, and the sliders appetizer. Also had a beer and a glass of wine. Oh, and a side order of bread - freshly baked. Really great. We will be back!"

"The Washington House Restaurant is a hidden gem in the Basking Ridge area. The restaurant is located in a historic inn, and the interior is beautifully decorated. The menu features classic American dishes, all of which are made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The service is excellent, and the prices are reasonable. I had the pleasure of dining at the Washington House Restaurant with my work folks recently, and we all had a wonderful experience. We started with the roasted beet salad, which was fresh and flavorful. For our main course, I had the grilled salmon, which was cooked perfectly and served with a delicious sauce. My wife had the chicken piccata, which she also enjoyed. We finished our meal with the chocolate lava cake, which was rich and decadent. Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience at the Washington House Restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was charming. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special dining experience."

"For some reason, we came late late. But still had a warm welcome, the staff was super friendly, and the whole restaurant was nice, clean, and bright. We ordered yellowfin tuna tartare, shrimp cocktail, and clam chowder as our appetizer, I should have ordered a bowl of clam chowder instead of a cup, too good. The entree we ordered: braised beef taco and crab cake, Brussels sprouts as a side. I love all Of them. This was the first time I ordered crab cake as my main food in the restaurant, tasted so good. Overall, highly recommend this restaurant."

"This restsurrant is located in downtown Basking Ridge, NJ and near other little shops and restaurants. We recommend sitting inside for special occasions on warm and cold days as the interior is warm and inviting. On a nice spring or fall day, you can enjoy the food and company in the outdoor / covered area which is heated. We have visited this restaurant for 10+ occasions and it has been consistent. Great service, welcoming staff and atmosphere, and excellent food. The menu does change with the seasons and you have to try the rotational soups (clam chowder, butternut squash, etc...). The Danish Meatballs, steak, salmon / grilled fish options, short-rib tacos, appetizers, and sandwiches / burgers are all solid. The porkchop has been nice on 3 trips but we didn't care for the one we had in September 2023 - the sauce and flavor profile was off. The restaurant has an excellent wine and cocktail list to accompany the food. It also has options for kids and offers high-chairs and booster seats. Give it a shot and if on a budget, try on a Tuesday during 1 / 2 price bottle wine night or Wednesday / Thursday for $1 oysters. Enjoy!"

"This restaurant is quite a gem situated at the heart of Basking Ridge. We were having a short meeting during tea time, so we didn’t get to taste a lot. Simple salad, appetizers, Thai coconut chicken soup and non alcoholic drinks were all great. Staff were professional. We had a great time there. The entrance is on the side street where they have a tent set up as outdoor dining"