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Washington House Restaurant, Basking Ridge, NJ

Washington House Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1647 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Full-Service indoor dining is offered in our dining rooms and bar from Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 9 pm. Our tent is open for regular dining, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 9 pm. The tent remains a perfect spot for groups and families.
Reservations are recommended for both dining options. Please note, all parties must be seated within 15 minutes of the reservation time.
Remember takeout is a great option! Our full menu is available to go including our signature cocktails, beer, and wine! See our website for further details and full menu options - www.washingtonhouserestaurant.com.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    One private lot (on left-hand side of Henry St.) dedicated to guest parking and plentiful on-street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eloy Leonor
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What 1,647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Somerset

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Somerset

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Washington House Restaurant offers a "great dining experience" with consistently "delicious food" and "excellent service." Diners appreciate the "quaint and intimate" setting, both indoors and in the tented outdoor area. Highlights include the "fresh oysters," "salmon tartare," and "perfectly cooked" entrees. It's a "favorite spot" for family gatherings and special occasions.

1,647 Reviews
  1. SamS VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Nice ambiance for families.

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  2. Kimberly

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here but everything was really very tasty. Everything was fresh correct temperature. Great experience!

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  3. Merissa

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great! We had oysters, and the odd thing was they were not properly shucked. We had to separate the oyster from the adductor muscle, I have never run into that, even in cheap bars down the shore. Other than that, the food was great, we had the tuna and the salmon tartar for starters and the seared tuna and the Scottish salmon for dinner. The food was great!

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  4. Peter VIP

    Orange County84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here - visiting from out of town. Very impressed with this lovely restaurant. Greeted warmly and seated immediately with our reservation. Attentive server and staff. We all had an appetizer (amazing oysters, lobster thermadore toast points and onion soup) and they were delicious. Dinner selections were excellent- served hot and very tasty. Martinis and Irish coffees also were perfect. I highly recommend this to anyone reading this. I’d go back tonight if I could
    Washington House RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Wow, Peter! Thanks for the great feedback. Hope to see you on your next visit to town!

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  5. DinaR

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always and especially the delicious oysters 

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  6. Brandon

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there was awesome. Food was elite. Atmosphere was relaxed. Seemed like they were light staffed at the moment and the staff that I saw were working extra hard to make up for it.

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  7. Meryl VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ooh the Washington House is lovely! I once again enjoyed the Tuna Poke Bowl - I don’t think I’ve ever had a better example of this dish. I can’t recommend the setting, the staff and the amazing food!

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  8. Raymond VIP

    London27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent! We had a perfect table in the corner by the window and we really enjoyed our dinner.
    Washington House RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    thanks for your nice feedback - take care!

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  9. Jay

    New Jersey1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good atmosphere, great service, but pricey fare! Will visit again at some point in the future, but not often.

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  10. Lisa VIP

    Philadelphia42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant to meet friends/family! Food was delicious.

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FAQs

Washington House Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 766-7610.

Washington House Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1647 OpenTable diners.

Washington House Restaurant 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Washington House Restaurant

55 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    One private lot (on left-hand side of Henry St.) dedicated to guest parking and plentiful on-street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eloy Leonor
Gift card

Gift card

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