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Canal House Station, Milford, NJ

Canal House Station

5.0
5
363 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Frenchtown
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 363 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 Ambience

  • New Jersey

    American

  • Hunterdon

    Best Overall

  • Hunterdon

    Best Food

  • Hunterdon

    Best Service

  • Hunterdon

    Best Ambience

  • Hunterdon

    Best Value

  • Hunterdon

    Good for groups

  • Hunterdon

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Hunterdon

    Good for special occasions

  • Hunterdon

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canal House Station offers a "startlingly sublime" dining experience with exceptional dishes like cucumber melon soup and pork loin. Guests enjoy a "wonderful experience" with "delightful service" and a charming ambiance. The beautifully renovated train station setting enhances the "unique" atmosphere, making it a favorite dining destination in NJ.

363 Reviews

  1. Elizabeth

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. John

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    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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  3. Sheila

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Allan

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 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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  7. Mark

    New York City

    35 reviews

    vip
    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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  8. Martin

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a terrific restaurant! Excellent service, outstanding cuisine, and all in a beautiful setting.

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  9. Josh

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend the Canal House Station! The staff and service was excellent. Great atmosphere! Our favorites were the lasagna and the Tiramisu ice cream.

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  10. Timothy

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was intelligently prepared and outstanding because of the clearly talented chefs

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FAQs

Canal House Station is rated 5 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

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 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Canal House Station

2 Bridge St., Milford, NJ 08848

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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