Light Horse Tavern
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
- Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:30am - 3:00pm
- Phone number
(201) 946-2028
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Executive chef
John Holm
- Catering
Light Horse Tavern can do catered events. For more information please ask to speak to our Private Events Coordinator.
- Private party facilities
Light Horse Tavern offers a private dining room available for brunch, lunch and dinner events as well as cocktail receptions.
- Private party contact
Ron Smith: (201) 946-2028
- Neighborhood
Jersey City
- Cross street
Morris Street
- Parking details
Street parking is available around Light Horse Tavern. We also offers discounted parking for three hours at the ProPark Madox Building. The parking garage entrance is located one block west of the us on Morris St. The address of the parking garage building is 198 Van Vorst Street. Bring your ticket and ask to have it validated at the restaurant.
- Public transit
Light Horse Tavern is conveniently situated next to several public transit stops. The Essex Street stop on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is two blocks from the restaurant. The Exchange Place Path station is a 10 minute walk. The Paulus Hook Ferry terminal is a 10 minute walk. The Grove Street Path station is a 15-20 minute walk.
- Entertainment
Light Horse Tavern Live Music Series:Showcasing Different Artists Throughout The Week: Mondays & Wednesdays-- Live Guitar, Tuesdays-- Live Piano, Sundays-- Live Piano & Bass.
- Additional
Banquet, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Raw Bar
Fresh Oysters
Blue Point, Long Island Sound
- each$2.75
Fishers Island, Block Island Sound
- each$3.00
Island Creek, Duxbury Bay
- each$3.25
Specialty Oysters
- M/P
Dozen Assorted Oysters$34.00
Little Necks, Top Necks, Cherrystones
- each$1.75
Maine Lobster Tail$15.00
Grapefruit Salt & Tartar Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail
- each$2.75
Light Horse Raw Bar Platter
Oysters, Clams, Poached Mussels, Shrimp Cocktail
- Full$32.00
- Half$21.00
Grand Plateau$50.00
Appetizers
French Onion Soup$11.00
Three Cheeses, Croutons
Beet Salad$12.00
Roasted Beets, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Olive Oil, Port Wine Reduction
Kale & Quinoa$14.00
Black Currant Vinaigrette, Toasted Pecans, Feta Cheese
Parma Ham Grilled Artichokes$15.00
Truffle Pecorino, Arugula, Basil, Lemon
Octopus Salad$17.00
Basil, Frisée, Almonds & Pecorino
Deep Fried Oysters$13.00
Garlic Aioli
Crispy Fried Calamari$13.00
Spicy Yellow Tomato Ragout, Basil
Mussels Mariniere$13.00
White Wine, Garlic, Shallot, Herb
Garlic Shrimp$15.00
White Wine Garlic Butter
Hamachi$18.00
Okinawa Sweet Potato, Yuzu
Artisanal Cheese Plate$15.00
Homemade Red Wine - Walnut Bread, Candied Walnuts, Fig Jam, Membrillo
Entrees
Winter Risotto$20.00
Red Wine, Mushrooms, Thyme, Epoisses Cheese
Gnocchi$23.00
Watermelon Radish, Beets, Pickled Shallots, Beet Juice, Beer Vinegar
Orecchiette$22.00
Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage, Broccolini, Garlic, White Wine, Parmesan
Duck Breast$28.00
Braised Mustard Greens, Black Garlic Croquette, Mustard Sauce
Hanger Steak$25.00
Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce, Steak Fries
Icelandic Cod$26.00
Forbidden Rice, Salsify, Shallot, Cauliflower Emulsion, Leek
Roasted Chicken Breast$26.00
Dark Meat Croquette, Potato Purée, Mushrooms, Red Wine Sauce
Pork Chop$29.00
Herbed Spaetzle, Braised Red Cabbage, Coriander Honey Glaze
Grilled Aged Ribeye$34.00
Black Garlic Potato Purée, Brussels Sprouts
Tavern Classics
Baked Meatloaf$19.00
Wrapped in Bacon, Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Baby Spinach
Crispy Fish & Chips$18.00
Homemade Tartar Sauce, Coleslaw
LHT Burger$12.00
Smoked Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Chipotle Mayo & Fries
Tavern Sides
Garlic Whipped Potatoes$6.00
Grilled Asparagus, Arugula & Parmigiano Reggiano$7.00
Truffle Fries$8.00
Cauliflower & Pistachios$9.00
Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Bacon Lardon, Thyme, Demi Glace
Weekly Specials
Monday - Pound & A Half Grilled Lobster$34.00
Drawn Butter, Coleslaw, Jalapeño Corn Bread
Tuesday - Bouillabaisse$27.00
Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Market Fish, Fennel, Carrot, Potato, Tomato Orange Broth
Wednesday - NY Strip Steak$37.00
28-Day Aged, Creamed Kale
Thursday - Salt-Roasted Prime Rib$33.00
Onion Rings, Au Jus
Friday - Short Ribs$30.00
Cauliflower, Salsify, Roasted Garlic Panisse. Sherry Reduction Sauce
Saturday - Grilled Swordfish$28.00
Forbidden Black Rice, Puttanesca Sauce
What 1,283 people are saying
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- 4.6Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
New Jersey - North
Contemporary American
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Light Horse Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 1283 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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199 Washington Street Jersey City, NJ 07302
Additional information
- Cross street
Morris Street
- Neighborhood
Jersey City
- Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:30am - 3:00pm
- Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Street parking is available around Light Horse Tavern. We also offers discounted parking for three hours at the ProPark Madox Building. The parking garage entrance is located one block west of the us on Morris St. The address of the parking garage building is 198 Van Vorst Street. Bring your ticket and ask to have it validated at the restaurant.
- Public transit
Light Horse Tavern is conveniently situated next to several public transit stops. The Essex Street stop on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is two blocks from the restaurant. The Exchange Place Path station is a 10 minute walk. The Paulus Hook Ferry terminal is a 10 minute walk. The Grove Street Path station is a 15-20 minute walk.
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
John Holm
- Entertainment
Light Horse Tavern Live Music Series:Showcasing Different Artists Throughout The Week: Mondays & Wednesdays-- Live Guitar, Tuesdays-- Live Piano, Sundays-- Live Piano & Bass.
- Additional
Banquet, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
- Phone number
(201) 946-2028
- Catering
Light Horse Tavern can do catered events. For more information please ask to speak to our Private Events Coordinator.
- Private party facilities
Light Horse Tavern offers a private dining room available for brunch, lunch and dinner events as well as cocktail receptions.
- Private party contact
Ron Smith: (201) 946-2028