Canal House Station

Name: Canal House Station
Address: 2 Bridge St., Milford, NJ, United States, 08848
Telephone: (908) 995-7200
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

349 Reviews

$50 and over

American

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 20, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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
Neighborhood
Frenchtown
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access

What 349 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Best Service
New Jersey
Best Ambiance
New Jersey
American
Hunterdon
Best Overall
Hunterdon
Best Food
Hunterdon
Best Service
Hunterdon
Best Ambiance
Hunterdon
Best Value
Hunterdon
Good for groups
Hunterdon
Healthy
Hunterdon
Romantic
Hunterdon
Good for special occasions
Hunterdon
Most Booked

349 Reviews

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Alexander
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible dining experience; we ate in the cafe and saw a lot of action. The kitchen was hopping, and the staff was excellent. Our meal was delicious and fresh. the veggies in season, and the cod perfectly served with an herb dressing and green beans. I always enjoy going to the Canal House for a unique experience.
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Jane
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every course from start to finish was perfect. The staff was very attentive and professional. The arrangements of yellow gladioli and fennel were beautiful. I do not eat meat so I was happy that the September menus had a lot of fish. All the dishes were beautifully presented, perfectly cooked, with very fresh ingredients.
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jeanettel
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming, beautiful, and delicious! Highly recommend!!
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Anne
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming, renovated train station with gracious staff and delicious food!
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Redhead
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best meal we've had this year! Everything was perfect!
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TimothyY
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. A pleasure to dine here.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took advantage of date night with husband on Friday. Caesar salad, garlic bread, spaghetti bolognese, and tiramisu ice cream for just $40! BYO wine and you can’t get better than this!
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SwissPhiss
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great concept for spaghetti dinner and delicious food
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been following the owners for some time and an opportunity arose to stop at the restaurant. We had a wonderful dinner, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was cozy and beautiful (being a former train station). I hope another opportunity arises!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exceptional. Our cold cucumber melon soup very memorable. Likewise with the pork loin and the meringue and crème dessert. At the canal house it’s not that something you have had before is well prepared, it’s that it’s startlingly sublime - etched in your flavor memory- unique.
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FAQs

Canal House Station is rated 4.9 stars by 349 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 20, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

2 Bridge St., Milford, NJ 08848

Additional information

Neighborhood
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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