The North House

4.5

1069 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Good for groups
Charming
Great for happy hour

Welcome to The North House! This historic property, once known as the Avon Old Farms Inn, is once again open to the public! Our menu showcases both traditional and nouveau New England cuisine by using only the freshest local and seasonal ingredients available. Each one of our dishes is hand designed by our talented chefs, and served by our knowledgeable and attentive servers.

The North House has several dining rooms that can be made private for any type of special function. Let our team of skilled coordinators handle all the details for your special events!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 404-5951
Website
http://www.thenorthhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
April Gibson
Catering
Private Dining: We have three different rooms you may choose from. Our smallest private dining room holds a maximum of 18 and our Historic Forge room can hold a maximum of 40 people. Please contact us at 860-404-5951 with any questions.
Private party facilities
Plan your next event at The North House in Avon. Choose from one of 5 private rooms in which to entertain your guests.
Private party contact
Brendon Darna: (860) 404-5951 ext. 407

Location
1 Nod Road, Avon, CT 06001
Neighborhood
Avon
Cross street
Avon Mountain Road
Parking details
On-site parking for over 150 vehicles.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,069 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hartford
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The North House enchants with its "beautiful food" and "lovely ambiance" in a historic 1757 building. Guests praise the "great service," especially from server Matt, and enjoy creative cocktails and delicious dishes like pork belly tacos and butternut squash risotto. Perfect for special occasions, though reservations are recommended.

1,069 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I came here for our 2 year anniversary which just so happened to be at The North House. The food was wonderful, especially the butternut squash risotto. The selection of Port on the dessert menu was a welcome surprise and paired nicely with the flourless chocolate cake. Great stuff all around.
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Michael
VIP
Greater Boston
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first visit to this restaurant in spite of it being 10 minutes from my home. Beautiful old inn (actually went here once in a previous iteration for my high school prom MANY years ago). Anyway, we were seated in the back room, which is quieter than the main dining room, they also have event spaces, etc. We were greeted promptly and service was exceptional throughout the evening. I thought the food was generally good, some hits and misses. The rolls were pretty generic but fresh; the whipped ricotta appetizer was also good. They had a nice wine list that we sampled from. My companion had the short ribs which she enjoyed (I tried them, quite good). My strip steak was just OK, it was cooked just to order but generally a little tough and didn't really taste like much, nor did the potatoes or zucchini that came with it. We had the cheesecake for dessert, which was good but not exceptional. So overall great service and atmosphere, but the food was just OK. Since I was not enthusiastic about the steak, they comped the dessert which was a nice gesture.
The North HouseResponded on September 25, 2024
Hey Mike, Thanks for sharing your experience at The North House. We're sorry to hear about your steak and the cheesecake. We're always looking to improve and your feedback is invaluable. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more satisfying meal. We just rolled out a new menu as of September 24th and would love for you to give us another chance to impress you with our food selections as well as service. Best, The Management Team
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Michael
New York City
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Matt is our favorite there!
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Richard
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Noise level filter are into the dining area was unacceptable.
The North HouseResponded on September 10, 2024
Hi REMSKY, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. However, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience with the noise level in our dining area. We understand how important it is to have a comfortable and enjoyable dining atmosphere, and we apologize if the noise interfered with your dining experience. We appreciate your comments and will certainly take them into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our guest experience. Best Regards, The Management Team
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Catherine
New York City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful place to celebrate our anniversary! We sat in a booth that allowed us to converse without repetition. The clam chowder and onion soup were delicious, and our scallops were the best! Service was top-notch. We will return!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This venue is amazing we look forward to visiting in cold weather to enjoy the fireplace! Food was good not excellent! The Brussel sprouts were amazing! My oysters a bit overwhelmed by fussy seasoning. In general they have gotten sloppy and need to tighten up their kitchen and presentation. Our server was great. My short rib was okay and my husband’s gnocchi were okay . We have found better food in the area at Millwright’s and The Charles.
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meredith
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Matt was so accommodating, we have a family member with a dairy allergy and he brought out special non-butter brushed rolls for us - so sweet. We had a cozy table in the back dining room, the food was delicious & exceptional - another great experience at The North House!
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Joe
VIP
Connecticut
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Another excellent meal. Felt a tad rushed to keep us moving ( as compared to waitress being attentive) But otherwise great, We are semi-regulars and will continue to be.
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Jade
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was generally delicious from the bread to the main meal. Would highly recommend the pork belly tacos if they have them. They were delicious. Perfect crunch and tangy. I ordered the short rib which was melting on my fork and incredibly good. The desserts were underwhelming for how good everything else was. The rum cake wasn’t a very strong rum flavor if at all and nothing else was particularly outstanding compared to how amazing the food was. The servers are polite, funny and attentive. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a high end dining experience for a reasonable price.
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ann
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming restaurant and tavern. Very creative craft cocktails, delicious food and excellent service! We will be back!
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FAQs

The North House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 404-5951.

The North House is rated 4.5 stars by 1069 OpenTable diners.

The North House 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.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

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1 Nod Road, Avon, CT 06001

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Avon Mountain Road
Neighborhood
Avon
Hours of operation
Brunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
On-site parking for over 150 vehicles.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
April Gibson
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thenorthhouse.com/
Phone number
(860) 404-5951
Catering
Private Dining: We have three different rooms you may choose from. Our smallest private dining room holds a maximum of 18 and our Historic Forge room can hold a maximum of 40 people. Please contact us at 860-404-5951 with any questions.
Private party facilities
Plan your next event at The North House in Avon. Choose from one of 5 private rooms in which to entertain your guests.
Private party contact
Brendon Darna: (860) 404-5951 ext. 407

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The North House

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There’s more to explore

Private dining

Dining areas

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Menu

Lunch To Start

French Onion Soup Lunch$11.00

North House Buffalo Wings Lunch$12.00

Lunch Salads

House Salad Lunch$9.00

Spinach Salad Lunch$10.00

Lunch Entrees

Gnocchi Lunch$25.00

Chicken Waldorf Wraps Lunch$14.00

Dinner To Start

French Onion Soup$11.00

Point Judith Calamari$12.00

Dinner Salads

House Salad$9.00

Spinach Salad$10.00

What 1,069 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The North House offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The North House restaurant rated?

Does The North House offer gift cards?

Is The North House currently accepting reservations?

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card