Canal House Station

5.0

366 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton—the women behind Canal House Station—are cooks, writers, and artists. In 2007 they founded Canal House, which includes a publishing venture and a culinary, photography, and design studio. Their cookbook "Canal House Cooks Every Day" received a James Beard Award in 2012.

In 2019, Christopher and Melissa opened Canal House Station, a hidden gem tucked into an elegantly restored 1870s train station on the banks of the Delaware River in Milford, NJ. Their idiosyncratic, modern American cuisine is inspired by local ingredients that are ripe and in season in Hunterdon and Bucks County. They are two women, cooking together, and sharing their love of gathering people around the table to eat good food. They have been nominated twice for a James Beard Foundation “Best Chef: Mid Atlantic” award.

Canal House Station offers "Sunday Dinner" every Sunday. It is available for Private & Corporate Events, and Celebratory Gatherings throughout the year.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
(908) 995-7200
Website
https://www.canalhousestation.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
C. Hirsheimer & M. Hamilton
Catering
We offer full-service, on-premise catering for celebratory gatherings, and private and corporate events. Custom, seasonally-inspired menus available for any occasion. For inquiries, email us at eat@canalhousestation.com.
Private party facilities
We are a James Beard Foundation award-nominated restaurant and Private Events space tucked into an elegantly restored 1870s train station along the Delaware River. Our seasonally inspired cuisine is eclectic, modern American. The building features natural light-filled rooms, an open kitchen with farmhouse tables, and a charming open-air garden.

Location
2 Bridge St., Milford, NJ 08848
Neighborhood
Frenchtown
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access

What 366 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Best Overall
New Jersey
Best Food
New Jersey
Best Service
New Jersey
Best Ambiance
New Jersey
American
Hunterdon
Best Overall
Hunterdon
Best Food
Hunterdon
Best Service
Hunterdon
Best Ambiance
Hunterdon
Best Value
Hunterdon
Innovative
Hunterdon
Good for groups
Hunterdon
Neighborhood gem
Hunterdon
Great for outdoor dining
Hunterdon
Romantic
Hunterdon
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Canal House Station offers a "startlingly sublime" dining experience with exceptional cuisine that is "etched in your flavor memory." Set in a charming, renovated train station, it boasts a serene atmosphere and attentive service. Guests rave about the use of fresh, local ingredients and delightful pasta nights.

366 Reviews

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Suzanne
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a wonderful experience - phenomenal food, service and atmosphere.
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Andrea
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding and fun! 4 of us attended Friday Spaghetti night with "local's" along with joined tables, beautiful warm environment, perfect service and the home made pasta bolognese with a crisp salad, just right garlic bread and homemade Tiramisu ice cream was just what we needed on a cold December evening. Can't wait to return!
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Jeffrey
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing and wonderful. Definitely will go back as much as possible.
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Elizabeth
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous experience! From the moment we arrived and entered this beautifully appointed and cozy restaurant we knew we were in for a special time. The food was exceptional-each course providing layers of flavor- and the service was excellent. Thank you to the owners, kitchen and wait staff for providing a memorable experience. We already look forward to a return visit!
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John
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic pasta evening, as usual! Always relaxed and enjoyable! High quality food and food preparation, all delivered with a smile.
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Sheila
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
first time attending communal seating pasta dinner. As usual, excellent cuisine, service and atmosphere. This is the best restaurant in Bucks County area . ( even if it’s in NJ!)
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Kathy
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is alsways a joy!!! Simply great food presented in a beautiful way. Wish it was open more days. It was nice to be greeted by a glass of champagne for my birthday. Can't wait for a return visit!
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cathlinstar
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite food, delightful service, and beautiful ambiance. I love the simplicity and attention to every detail.
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Allan
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Canal House Station reminds me of a nice country restaurant in France. The quality of the food and the service is beyond expectations.
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Mark
New York City
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our fourth time eating at Canal House Station. Each time has been outstanding in every respect. We’ll be back. If we lived closer, we’d be back more often.
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Canal House Station is rated 5 stars by 366 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

2 Bridge St., Milford, NJ 08848

Additional information

Neighborhood
Frenchtown
Hours of operation
Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
C. Hirsheimer & M. Hamilton
Additional
BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.canalhousestation.com/
Phone number
(908) 995-7200
Catering
We offer full-service, on-premise catering for celebratory gatherings, and private and corporate events. Custom, seasonally-inspired menus available for any occasion. For inquiries, email us at eat@canalhousestation.com.
Private party facilities
We are a James Beard Foundation award-nominated restaurant and Private Events space tucked into an elegantly restored 1870s train station along the Delaware River. Our seasonally inspired cuisine is eclectic, modern American. The building features natural light-filled rooms, an open kitchen with farmhouse tables, and a charming open-air garden.

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