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The Saddle River Inn
The Saddle River Inn

The Saddle River Inn Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.saddleriverinn.com
  • Email: david@saddleriverinn.com
  • Phone: (201) 825-4016
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: French, Contemporary French
  • Executive Chef: Jamie Knott
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: BYO Liquor, Non-Smoking Restaurant
  • Private Party Facilities: Semi Private Loft - capacity 20
  • Private Party Contact: David Madison (201) 825-4016

Getting there

  • Cross Street: East Allendale Avenue & West Saddle River Road
  • Parking: Private Lot
A word from The Saddle River Inn
Classic French cuisine with a contemporary flair is featured in a romantic, rustic, barn along the banks of the Saddle River.
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diner Reviews
  • "I know this restaurant for long time. Always had good food and experience going there. Last Tuesday it was first time for me since the new owners and it was outstanding ! We loved everything about that night; food was so good, I'm so hungry just thinking about it and can't wait to go back. The service was exceptional, everyone so attentive and knowledgeable about their product. This is my "go to" place for my special occasions :) Happy Eating !!"
    Dined on 3/11/2014
  • "We have hade several great meals at the Saddle River Inn. The food is fabulous with refined service. The new owners have taken a gem and put a new luster on it. The menu is updated and modern."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "My husband & I returned to the Saddle River Inn now that it is under new ownership and we were very satisfied with our overall experience. Having dined at the Saddle River Inn when it was under the previous ownership, we had stopped going during the final year of that ownership because the food, service and ambience had begun to deteriorate. We recently dined on a Thursday evening and our meals were outstanding, our waiter and other members of the wait staff were attentive and courteous. David, the new owner was efficient and showed good management skills. We will definitely put SRI back on our "favorite list" of restaurants in Bergen County."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "I love the place, I love the atmosphere. My husband and I had the chateaubriand for two. It was tender and delicious, but I would have preferred it without the sauce on it. I felt that it took away from the flavor of the meat. All I tasted was the sauce....it was too much. I would have liked it better if the sauce was on the side. So for the price I was a disappointed with that."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "new to area, found Saddle River Inn online, and it lived up to expectations. A Fine Dining Experience, with excellent unobtrusive service, and a quiet ambiance. BYOB, with a Smart Casual dress code, that allows Jeans. Perfect for a comfortable but excellent evening out with friends."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "We have been to this restaurant about 10 times since ownership changed, and every time the food, service and ambiance has been outstanding!!! Sorry to hear that the escargot is no longer on the menu, but I was happy that it was a special during this visit."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "this restaurant is wonderful except the noise level was way too loud. Could hardly hear my dining companion. Would love to go back if the noise was more buffered."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "We had always enjoyed the Saddle River Inn. We were very disappointed in our visit this past Tuesday. The greeting we received when entering was poorly received. A guy was sitting in a darkened coat room on a computer and acted like we were disrupting him. Not a good start. There was no warmth or friendliness, took no interest in us. Then he proceeded to give us specials and totally turned us off with an appetizer costing $125. I can not believe how they changed what was a lovely restaurant."
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "My husband and I went for our first time here on a "date night" and we were very impressed with the restaurant. It was absolutely romantic and classy. We had a little trouble finding it at first because it sits in the back and it was dark, but very happy with it! Great service as well!"
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "I had heard of the Saddle River Inn for many years and just never got around to going there. its worth it."
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "The new owners of Saddle River Inn have taken what used to be a great dining experience and moved it up a notch. The kobe beef was truly outstanding and worth every penny. Service was impeccable. We'll be back soon!"
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "Food and service were fantastic. Had braised short ribs. They were the best we've ever had. Wait staff was attentive and professional."
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "We had a wonderful meal with friends, however, once dessert was served it was apparent we were expected to leave quickly. Numerous waiters began removing water glasses and half eaten desserts. Considering we were not there long, this definitely detracted from our experience."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "We have not been to the Saddle River Inn since it changed hands. The change of ownership has breathed new life into the restaurant for sure. Food and service was excellent and it has a lovely ambience that is rare to find in New Jersey."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Overall excellent food but I thought too pricey. We were nervous after reading several reviews about the owner being somewhat rude with guests, but we had only good experience with the service and did not feel rushed. Lamb tenderloin superb as was the crab risotto and fish. Dessert average. Octopus, tuna carcpaccio appetizers very good."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "No one should miss this experience. It is pricey, but BYO saves the day (the night!)."
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "We had been here a few times, food was always very good, but atmosphere was way too serious. We had gone with a small group once, and were actually shushed by the table next to us, for one short moment of laughter! We were pleasantly surprised when we went back this past weekend. Not only were the food and service excellent, the restaurant still as beautiful as it was before, but the mood has lightened up a lot. It was a very friendly place, and a nice date night out. We will be going back very soon!"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Service excellent, Short Ribs excellent,Crumble excellent, Halibut waaay toooo hot...no mention of that much eat on the menu descriptor, in fact no heat mentioned at all."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "The quality of the food, service and staff was excellent. The entire dining experience was orchestrated so well that I was able to focus on the night out for my wife's birthday and not chasing someone down for water or the check. This was my first time and I will surely go back in the near future."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Had a wonderful evening on Friday night with a few dear friends. The food was wonderful and looked as fantastic as it tasted! Would certainly recommend to friends and family as I will be back here again in the very near future."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Our dining experience was phenomenal. We loved the food and the atmosphere is wonderful."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Great place to celebrate a special occasion. The setting is warm and comfortable, and the service is excellent. Their take on classics is inventive and enjoyable. My only quibble is the new-fangled idea of having a chef from another restaurant take over their kitchen for a night. We were surprised by that (did not check the restaurant's website, just used OpenTable), and missed out on trying the Saddle River Inn's menu. If I wanted to eat another restaurant's food, I would go to that restaurant."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "I have been going to this restaurant for 25 years. It recently sold and the new owners have kept the same outstanding standard and modernized the menu. Still a true gem after all these years."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "We (4 of us) hadn't been to the Inn in a while, so after reading some recent reviews decided to try it for my wife's birthday. We were not disappointed. It seemed rejuvenated while still retaining its original charm. Service was excellent thanks to a very attentive staff, in our case Michael and Brian. Nice range of choices on the menu including several specials, all beautifully presented and from the silence around the table, delicious. What we originally thought of as a special occasion spot may now become our favorite BYOB. Try it, it's back on track."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "This restaurant is excellent. The food and service is awesome. Highly recommend it to anyone who loves a romantic dining experience."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "This was my first experience dining at SRI, but it won't be the last. Everything was great. From the first greeting when I walked in to the discussions with the young waiter during dessert, it all screamed comfort and class. I had the kobe beef and I have mever had a piece if meat so tasty. The look of the barn is cool and the meal was awesome. I can see why so many people speak well of the experience and it won't be long before I go to the SRI again."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Fine dining at its best, The Saddle River Inn, under its new owners, continues its reputation of excellence. This "tucked away" romantic Inn's cuisine consistently delights the palate while its service staff is respectively attentive. Rissotto with truffles (which we split as an appertizer) should be a right of passage! Attention to detail in every presentation only matched each entree's delicacy. Make sure to leave room for an incredible array of desserts, none of which will dissappoint.( Yes, we sampled them all! )"
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "They consistently deliver a great dining experience. The food is always delicious and the service is very attentive!"
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "The new owners David and Jamie have taken a local classic and made it better. They kept some classic dishes but added their own special touch. They change with the seasons and we have never been disappointed. Also, they took a place that had grown a bit old fashioned and breathed new life into the restaurant. This is now one of our favorites. I hate giving them good marks because it will just make it harder to get a reservation."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "This longstanding upscale restaurant was purchased by new owners fairly recently. We wanted to try it out and went for my birthday. They have new dishes, but it's still excellent food and perfect service in a quiet, refined kind of atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys carefully prepared and interesting food. We also had a couple of questions about cuts of meat etc which our waiter and the owner (manager?) were happy to talk to us about."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "Everything was delicious and prepared to perfection."
    Dined on 1/2/2014
  • "A quiet table for 2 in the corner of a wonderful old building ,creating a perfect scene for a romantic evening. The waiters are knowledgeable and will guide you through the menu explaining the dishes and preparation. Bring your own Champagne to start the evening and during dinner your wine will be served to you as needed. The deserts sweeten the end to a perfect evening."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "The Saddle River Inn has always been one of my favorite restaurants, however, I have to say that the new owners took it up a level or two. The service is excellent. The food is excellent. My favorite is the Maribar and crab cake! Loved the Foie Gras, tuna carpaccio and smoked salmon too. The chef's complimentary soup is always delicious. I absolutely love their pumpkin butter, which I would eat all year round. Besides all this amazing food, they don't rush you. You can relax, enjoy and bring your favorite wine to compliment your dinner. My friends, it doesn't get any better than The Saddle River Inn!"
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "The new Saddle River Inn is a wonderful dining experience. The location is so beautiful sitting alongside the Saddle River. The historic building is very beautiful, especially at the holidays with the seasonal decorations. The service is professional and high energy, lots of lovely smiling faces and genuine desire to please. What a treat and difference from the rest. However the food is what will bring you back. May I say that the halibut in blood orange sauce was probably the best halibut ever! Such a cunning sauce and everything prepared and plated with great panache. The beet salad was very tasty as well. This is the third time I have dined at the Saddle River Inn in the last 2 months and I can't wait for next time"
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "First time there to celebrate a graduation- very quaint and cozy. Good friendly service. BYOB was nice and helped save a few dollars. Food was so flavorful and cooked well."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "If you are looking for ambiance,an escape from it all and fabulous gourmet dining,the Saddle River Inn has it all.The wait staff is professional and not overbearing.The food is delectable.What a special place."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "Excellent atmosphere and the best service in NJ. We had the sirloin and crab cakes - both excellent dishes. But the outstanding additions to the meal were the side of mushrooms and the truffle risotto! You just can't dine here without trying these dishes."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "The new owners continue to deliver on what we all expect of the Saddle River Inn. The menu is ever changing, creative, and delightful. Keep an open mind and experience yet another outstanding dining experience."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "Very high quality, impeccable service, wonderful atmosphere. A great special occasion spot as good as any in NYC, but without the tolls, traffic and throngs. Menu selections were varied, supplemented by interesting specials."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "An incredible dining experience that I would recommend to anyone. While it is on the expensive side, the cost is not out of line with the quality of the food and service."
    Dined on 12/12/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • New York / Tri-State Area Winners
  • Best Food
  • French
  • New Jersey - North Winners
  • Best Overall
  • Best Ambiance
  • Best Food
  • Best Service
  • French
  • Romantic
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