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Canal House Station, Milford, NJ

Canal House Station

4.9 (386)
$50 and over
American
2 Bridge St., Milford, NJ 08848

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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

Menu

Canal House Station's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 386 people are saying

Canal House Station reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Best Overall

  • New Jersey

    Best Service

  • New Jersey

    Best Ambiance

  • New Jersey

    Best Value

  • New Jersey

    American

  • Hunterdon

    Best Overall

  • Hunterdon

    Best Food

  • Hunterdon

    Best Service

  • Hunterdon

    Best Ambiance

  • Hunterdon

    Best Value

  • Hunterdon

    Innovative

  • Hunterdon

    Healthy

  • Hunterdon

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hunterdon

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hunterdon

    Romantic

  • Hunterdon

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Canal House Station in Milford, NJ, offers an "outstanding" dining experience with exceptional food and a cozy, relaxed ambiance. Guests praise the "phenomenal" service and the charming setting of a historic train station. With a BYOB policy, this restaurant is ideal for special occasions, offering "creative" and meticulously prepared dishes.
386 Reviews

  1. Patricia

    Atlantic City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Great dining experience! This was their first Saturday night offering dinner. I’m sure they will do well. Such a pleasant experience! Attentive, friendly wait staff. Quiet environment with tables spaced appropriately! Will be back!

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  2. Julie VIP

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Canal House is a perfect spot for any special occasion or just an enjoyable meal. The food is outstanding and the ambiance is relaxed and cozy with beautiful fresh cut flowers adorning each room. The wait staff is friendly and efficient - you never feel rushed. Suggest you check the menu before making a reservation and it's a BYOB.

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  3. Mary VIP

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. Everything was excellent. The staff was pleasant and extremely helpful.

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  4. Joe VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fantastic. One of my best food experiences! Highly recommended.

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  5. Alvi

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, the environment is impeccable. Can’t wait to come again

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  6. Wayne Rispoli

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a dining experience from the food to service everything was exceptional.We were there for the Sunday diner preset menu , The chef was very accommodating with an entree substitution one day prior to our reservation date. The cleanliness was very apparent from the kitchen to the restrooms. Special place for any occasion.

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  7. Edward

    Charleston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Canal House never disappoints. From the moment you arrive, you are made to feel welcome and cared for. The food is always excellent. It’s a wonderful afternoon of dining and ambiance.

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  8. Paul

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simple Sunday menu was very good. We especially liked the dessert.

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  9. Michael VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely location in Milford, NJ and the ambience is lovely only to be followed by a prompt and warm greeting, being seated then enjoying lovely service while feasting on an incredible meal. Just phenomenal and worth the price of admission!

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  10. mark VIP

    Philadelphia34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday dinner at Canal House is a real treat. The setting, in a charming old high-ceilinged train station, is relaxed, spacious, and comfortable. The service is impeccable. The food is the highest expression of tradition and simplicity, not fru-fru or precious. The winter chicories salad is exquisite and delicious. BYO makes it all the more enjoyable. I can't say enough positive things about this dining experience.

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FAQs

Canal House Station is rated 4.9 stars by 386 OpenTable diners.

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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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