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Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern

4.5
4.5
1510 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
The historic Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern was fully restored and reopened on December 8, 2009 following a $1.5 million renovation overseen by its new owners. Ho-Ho-Kus residents, Gordon and Laurie Hamm.

A local landmark and beloved culinary institution, this historic and charming neighborhood gem has quickly become a favorite among locals, and serves up American classics in a cozy inviting atmosphere, complete with an original fireplace in each of our seven unique dining spaces, two full service bars, and bluestone outdoor patio and fireplace! Explore your culinary side with our seasonal menus, or try the regional, and international craft and session brews, hand crafted cocktails, and the versatility of AV-equipped private rooms for your special milestone, baby, bridal celebration, or corporate meeting. An 8-time winner of Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, locally awarded Best of Bergen in 201-Magazine, Readers Choice Winner on Open Table and in Bergen Magazine, and numer

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Wed–Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (201) 445-4115
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dorian Hernandez
  • Catering
    Private dining for personal occasions, such as weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthdays, anniversaries, repasts, as well as business dining offering AV overhead screen and computer compatible equipment as well as use of podium and easel. iPhone music personalization available. Off site business catering available as well.
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy the comforts of home at the newly restored Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern. Rich in history, the Inn combines warmth and elegance with spectacular cuisine and professional service executed with flawless attention to detail. The Inn is the perfect venue for bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners.
  • Neighborhood
    Ho-Ho-Kus
  • Cross street
    Sheridan Avenue
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Service on Friday and Saturday Nights, as well as free parking in the center of town.
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit Train, Ho-Ho-Kus Station, just 500 feet from the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Wednesday evenings in the warmer months of June to September, for alfresco dining, on our bluestone patio. View our website for seasonal and weekly entertainment schedules.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,510 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bergen

    American

Review summary

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Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern delivers a "cozy yet classy" ambiance with consistently "spectacular and delicious" food. Guests appreciate the "historic" charm, friendly service, and "exceptional" dishes like the Grilled Octopus and Devils on Horseback. It's a "neighborhood gem" ideal for special occasions, offering a warm atmosphere and attentive staff.

1,510 Reviews
  1. Keri

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just love when we are a smaller party & get to enjoy the quaint ambiance of the library at the checkerboard table in the corner! Even found a copy of The Pickwick Papers by Dickens on the shelf! Everyone is always so warm & welcoming! Nicole was very friendly & professional, and everything from our Pei Mussels to Fish Tacos to Apple Crisp was exceptional! We will see you next Saturday!

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  2. Kathleen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time in the tavern portion of this restaurant. My friends go there frequently, and I decided to tag along, and it was wonderful! The food was delicious and so beautifully prepared… We decided to share some appetizers of fig and arugula, pizza, mojo de ajo shrimp, and dates stuffed with goat cheese. They were all superb. We also each got a small salad. I had the fried goat cheese, which was amazing. I really enjoyed the coziness and warm feel of this place and will definitely be back!

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  3. Robert

    Unspecified

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here before and have always enjoyed it. It was a crowded evening and the noise level was high but festive, and not unbearable. The food was very good, bordering on excellent. We shared an excellent pear salad which featured cubes of fried Brie - amazing! The duck and the seafood risotto were also quite good, as was the banana bread pudding. They have a good wine cellar, too. The only drawback was that there was an unfortunately long wait between the salad course and the entrees coming out, and the wait staff gave us no update during that time.

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  4. Leonard

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service was great, we had a little problem with the valet service but the restarant manager fixed it very promptly, and was very accommodating to our needs, will definitely go back.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentine's night , wasn't expecting the best just because of sheer volume associated with nigh Boy was I wrong Food was exceptional Service was good if not a little slow but to be expected Would 100 percent go back just for any reason Damn do I need a reason lol Great place

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  6. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    62 reviews

    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I've endured several disappointing experiences here, but this latest dinner was very good and my wife and I are glad that we returned. Our table (for 2) in the Wine Room was a bit cramped (it was Valentine's Day) and the restaurant was crowded. Service was just right, we enjoyed our cocktails and appetizers and the entrees were served at the right moment. The wine list is excellent. Dessert was big enough to share. All things considered, a nice experience; a bit pricey now but that's the world we live in.

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  7. Tony

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very slow. They did not have enough staff to serve diners.

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  8. Keri

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Nor is so welcoming and warm! And so happy to have Jonathan take care of us. He is very accommodating, & professional! Our favorite appetizers were just perfect, and dinner ialways above and beyond expectations.

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  9. Samuel

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It had been a while since my wife and I had visited. I had forgotten just how good it would be. The meal was joy to the soul excellent.

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  10. Catalina

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience. Service was fantastic and extremely kind, the food was spectacular and delicious. Ambience is cozy yet classy. Would highly recommend.

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FAQs

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 1510 OpenTable diners.

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern

1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sheridan Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Ho-Ho-Kus
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Wed–Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Service on Friday and Saturday Nights, as well as free parking in the center of town.
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit Train, Ho-Ho-Kus Station, just 500 feet from the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dorian Hernandez
  • Entertainment
    Wednesday evenings in the warmer months of June to September, for alfresco dining, on our bluestone patio. View our website for seasonal and weekly entertainment schedules.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (201) 445-4115
  • Catering
    Private dining for personal occasions, such as weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthdays, anniversaries, repasts, as well as business dining offering AV overhead screen and computer compatible equipment as well as use of podium and easel. iPhone music personalization available. Off site business catering available as well.
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy the comforts of home at the newly restored Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern. Rich in history, the Inn combines warmth and elegance with spectacular cuisine and professional service executed with flawless attention to detail. The Inn is the perfect venue for bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners.
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