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Washington House Restaurant, Basking Ridge, NJ

Washington House Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1641 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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 1,641 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
  • 4.3Value

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.

1,641 Reviews
  1. Brandon

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Raymond VIP

    London27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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.

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  3. Jay

    New Jersey1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. Debbie VIP

    New York City91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great! the service was wonderful! Our waitress Michelle was perfect...great night!

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  6. robert VIP

    New York City97 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst dining experience ever. The out side should never have been open on a cold night. No heaters. Heated floor did nothing. Eating with your winter coat on is horrible. I will never come again. Do better for your guests.

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  7. sam VIP

    New Jersey46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The main dining room was crowded and quite noisy early on. As the evening progressed, the noise level diminished. All that said, it was a great meal...

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  8. Ellie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    On our recent trip to Washington House, my fiance and I were amazed by the service. They honestly blew us away. Everything came out so quickly, the servers were attentive and kind. Our food and drinks were all excellent. This was one of the best restaurant experiences we have had in a long time. I look forward to our next dinner there soon!
    Washington House RestaurantResponded on February 24, 2025
    Glad you enjoyed everything including the toast!

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  9. Merry Lee VIP

    New Jersey17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Before I go into detail, I do want to say this was out first time here, we had an enjoyable evening, and would recommend this restaurant. For appetizers, I ordered the onion soup ($10.00), which had a nice flavor with plenty of cheese added. My husband ordered the Caesar salad, ($15.00). He tries them everywhere he goes, looking for the best of the best. Unfortunately this was a far cry from good, and we would not suggest it. There isn't much to a Caesar to begin with, so it's critical to have a good dressing and flavorful cheese. The most we can say is the lettuce was fresh. The entrees on the other hand were delicious. My husband had the scallops at MP of ($42.00). I had the short rib special with parsnip puree, and heirloom carrots for ($38.00). Both dishes were presented with artistry, texture, and abounded with flavor. For dessert we shared the freshly made Churros ($13.00), and we would suggest these if you want something sweet, but light. Overall, our experience here was pleasant and we will be back.

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  10. Joseph VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, ambiance and service are always great at Washington House!
    Washington House RestaurantResponded on February 21, 2025
    Thanks, Joseph!

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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 1641 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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
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