Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern

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Address:
1 East Franklin Turnpike
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423

Neighborhood:
Ho-Ho-Kus

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.hohokusinn.com
Email: innkeeper@hohokusinn.com
Phone: (201) 445-4115
Hours of Operation: Lunch/Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 10:00pm; (11:00pm on Weekends)
Sunday: Brunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm, Lunch/Dinner: 11:30 am - 10 pm
Tavern Bar open late night.
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Andrew Rodriguez
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Private dining for personal occasions, such as weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthdays, anniversaries, repasts, as well as business dining offering AV overhead screen and computer compatible equipment as well as use of podium and easel. IPod music personalization available. Off site business catering available as well.
Entertainment: View our website for seasonal and weekly entertainment
Special Events & Promotions: Monthly Wine Dinners, Craft Beer Dinners and Tastings, Wine Tasting Seminars, Themed Teas, Themed Holiday Events, Outdoor Summer BBQ Events, Happy Hour Specials, BYOB Mondays, Weekday Specials, Sunday Brunch Buffet

Getting there

Cross Street: Sheridan Avenue
Public Transit: NJ Transit Train, Ho-Ho-Kus Station
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Complimentary Valet Service on Friday and Saturday Nights

A word from Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern

A local landmark and beloved culinary institution, the historic and charming Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern features five magnificently restored dining rooms and a stylish Library bar. This neighborhood gem offers a modern take of classic American cuisine, with an emphasis on locally sourced, farm fresh… produce and sustainable ingredients. Its upscale atmosphere is family friendly, with a more relaxed smart casual dress code.Continued

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Diner Reviews

"Decor and atmosphere very much homelike outside the bar. We were conducted to an "intimate" and "quiet" upstairs room that nonetheless had four small tables in it. Most attentive service we've encountered in a long time, at an affordable price. Very inventive menu; unless you're one of those fortunates who like everything, the rather eclectic mix of ingredients can get ya. Bar strong in noble malts and craft beers. We dined; as a two-fer, my daughter, a far more accomplished gourmet than I, strongly recommends the Sunday brunch."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"we were seated promptly in a comfortable, cozy room. Our waiter was friendly, personable and attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu - until the end of the meal when we had to ask for him to return with dessert/coffee offerings and our check. To his defense, tttttit was a Saturday night and by the time we had finished our main course, the restaurant was pretty much filled to capacity. Overall, the food was good, albeit a bit pricey, and the experience quite pleasant. Noise level was perfect for private conversation except for one young female waitress at nearby tables who was quite loud in her welcoming and explanation of menu offerings to her tables.!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner on this special day. Since we are early birds and had a 6:30 pm reservation, it was very quiet and we enjoyed it. Our dinner was great and the service perfect. Appetizers, soup for me and oysters for my husband, were delicious. For entrees, we chose venison, cooked to perfection, and a pasta dish. If you like venison, I can highly recommend it! The evening was wonderful and unhurried. The staff was attentive and we had a great evening"
Dined on 2/24/2014
"My husband and I enjoyed the food and ambiance. Warm and inviting. My husband had a steak meal in which the steak melted in your mouth. The fall soup was delish! Pricing is very reasonable for the value. We are already planning our return visit."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Always a safe bet. We have been their multiple times and no complaints. However, as it was valentines day weekend, we were slightly surprised to have been sat in a room adjacent to wear a noisy party was being held. The noise was not too bothersome to my husband and i but the table next to us did comment on it. All in all a good experience- they sat us on time (maybe even a little early). They could have probably done a better job salting the parking lot!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"WE HAVE BEEN TO THIS RESTAURANT SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE ALWAYS FOUND IT TO BE CONSISTENTLY GOOD ON ALL COUNTS - FOOD, AMBIENCE, SERVICE. ALL THESE THINGS MAKE FOR A MEMORABLE DINING EXPERIENCE. WOULD DEFINITELY COME AGAIN FOR A WONDERFUL DINING EXPERIENCE."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Very few menu choices and pricey on steaks which were just ok, not great. Too few on wait staff"
Dined on 2/12/2014
"The food was just fair. My $40 rib eye was overdone and tough. Wife's salmon as nothing special. Desserts were good however. Priced like a mid-high level Manhattan restaurant."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"This was my fourth time dining here since the Spring. For some reason, each time I go, it's not as good as the last time. On this visit, they were out of a couple of nice menu items, the specials were non-existant, and they only had plain rolls to offer. However, my service was great, I liked the room we were sat in, and my steak was tasty although not mind blowing. The Ho-Ho-Kus Inn will stay on my radar, but I will be trying somewhere else next time. They just aren't consistent."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"As far as our group of four was concerned, this beautiful place is perfect! We have been here before, and it is always spot on. This time was even better, because it is decorated for Christmas! We were in a room with a beautiful chandelier and fireplace with candles. The lighting is just right, so the ambience is wonderful. Lucky for two of us, we get to go back this coming Saturday night for another special occasion...jackpot! As wonderful as the Inn is, the food is even better. There is no reason to go into detail about the dishes, just go and taste for yourself..."
Dined on 12/13/2013
"Beautiful restaurant and the atmosphere was festive."
Dined on 12/13/2013
"I would recommend the Ho Ho Kus Inn for entertaining special guests or just a night out with good friends. The food is great and the good service makes it a very enjoyable experience. We have been there about 5 times, takibng special guests to dinner each time."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"This historic building shines in every corner, thanks to the careful stewardship of the HoHoKus Inn's owners. The dining rooms are resplendant in deep red tones with black crown moldings and many other wonderful details; the tavern is inviting with plaids and wood tones. The food is equally noteworthy, as is the wine selection. The wait staff are deferential and yet prompt. The entire experience is one for the books, and you would be quite lucky to spend some time here and enjoy this special place."
Dined on 11/25/2013
"still a lovely place to go, even after all these years. Waiters knew there would be a problem with service, and tried best to accommodate us, but service fell short!"
Dined on 10/27/2013
"My husband and I decided at the last moment to go out for dinner and chose the Inn. Upon arrival, we saw that several guests had chosen to sit outside since the weather was just great. We had a table for two inside and it was perfect. The oysters were fresh and delicious, my venison with the vegetables was excellent and I cleaned my plate!!! My husband, a picky eater, had the red snapper and loved it. For dessert, our server suggested the cannoli creation, served in a martini glass. It was wonderful; the creme was served with four cannolis; a really large portion. Serves was outstanding, attentive but not rushed. We had a great time and can highly recommend it for a night out."
Dined on 10/13/2013
"First time we've been here in years and were greatly surprised at the quality of the food and the friendliness of the wait staff. We ate in the dining room and did not go to the bar but did notice there was quite a bar crowd."
Dined on 10/10/2013
"Best brunch I've had in a really long time - food was amazing and the place is adorable! Hope to back again soon :-)"
Dined on 9/22/2013
"Overall a nice experience but not one I would again pay $55 pp for lunch for."
Dined on 9/5/2013
"I live in HoHokus and like to support the local restaurants and other businesses. But I can't in this case until the HoHoKus Inn does something about the kitchen. The food on my last visit was virtually inedible, the crabcakes tasted mostly of potato, the fish has a crust so thick with a thin piece of fish that it was like eating a chip of some sort, the key lime brulee had no flavor and a carmelized crust that was way overdone. My wife had ravioli that was tasteless and had too much panko on the outside. It is sad, because the renovations are beautiful and the service was excellent. Took some friends there and I had to apologize for my restaurant choice, as they agreed that the food was poor....... Not going back ."
Dined on 8/28/2013
"Our party of 6 was disappointed as we had chosen the beautiful Hohokus Inn for the delight of eating outside on the patio area. However a 40-minute wait :no reserv for Patio forced us to chance Pub. w/our elderly parents. A completely different venue than we were looking for: dark, noisy, active bar w/ 2-giant TVs.. cold a/c. Wait staff accommodated request to lower AC. Burger ordered medium rare was well-done. Turkey sandwich good. Carrot bisque good not hot. Thai Salad fair-to good but 'Americanized' not authentic... Best pirogi I've ever tasted. Scallops non-descript . We have lived in Ridgewood for over 70 years. Hohokus Inn is for our special occasions. Unfortunately, we were overall disappointed with our evening. Will we go back?"
Dined on 8/28/2013
"Beautiful restored house that has great charm to match outstanding food! Service could be improved though as the hostess had no energy and seemed to be annoyed that we wanted to go to our table."
Dined on 8/18/2013
"I had a nice dinner with a friend, but thought the restaurant, despite the really lovely atmosphere and attentive service, was overpriced."
Dined on 7/27/2013
"We had a server named Alex he was professional,friendly just an all around good person."
Dined on 6/23/2013
"I had great expectations for ho ho kus Inn this time for a family member's celebration. We had been there several times before and the service ranged from excellent to poor sometimes within the same month. The food however was generally reliable. This time both missed the mark. The salads were under-dressed (and I don't like a lot of dressing) and some of the desserts lost their texture such as the panna cotta. we were there for a special occasion and there was no champagne toast or dessert or even acknowledgement beyond the hostess stand. Truly a disappointment and I don't think we can give this place another chance. After 10+ visits with an inkling of promise, I have concluded this restaurant will not rise."
Dined on 6/19/2013
"Would not recommend the Sunday brunch. The food is not good quality and there is very little variety. Maybe the a la carte menu would have been better."
Dined on 6/16/2013
"They provided great service and wheelchair assistance. Food was great!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
"After a 20+ year hiatus my husband and I returned to the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn. We enjoyed our dinner, server professional, pacing was appropriate, food tasty. Menu could be a bit more 'inventive', Took about 5 minutes after sitting at the bar to engage the bartenders but once we got their attention, service was prompt."
Dined on 5/11/2013
"Considering the price and the location, the food, and the service should have been much better."
Dined on 5/6/2013
"Food and service always amazing. A very special place for us."
Dined on 5/5/2013
"I enjoy coming to this place...Very nice ambiance....very good food..The only downfall I can say is the wait staff is not very attentive.. But overall I would recommend this Place!"
Dined on 4/18/2013
"When you are brought two glasses of champagne right after being seated, because they knew of our anniversary, you have a feeling it may be the start of a great night. It was. Our appetizers, crab cakes and scallops were superb. The bacon jam on top of the scallops (which were the tenderest I've ever eaten) was to die for! Our entrees (filet mignon and a pork chop) were cooked exactly as we wished. We ordered desert( Tiramisu and a raspberry-rhubarb tart), but had to doggie-bag most of it because we were stuffed. The only drawback to an otherwise great experience was that the room we were seated in (The George Washington Room) was too dark in which to read the menu properly. After dinner, the maitre'de gave us a tour of the other rooms"
Dined on 4/14/2013
"The food at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn is great and the ambience is nice but the wait staff is not friendly. I arrived and they gave us a very bad seat on the patio near the garbage area behind the building. I asked to be moved and they were less than thrilled about the request. The other tables had candles and ours did not. We had to ask for a candle. We looked demanding but, really, our table should have been set up like everyone else's. The food is good but the customer service is lacking."
Dined on 4/8/2013
"Great brunch however a little overcroded, difficult to walk up and down three flights of stairs to obtain food and then a 20% gratutity was added to check for a buffet service that I had to walk up and down three flights of stairs for!!!"
Dined on 3/31/2013

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