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: 5

5 (406)

$50 and over

American

2 Bridge St., Milford, NJ 08848

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
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.

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 406 people are saying

Canal House Station reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5.0 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5.0Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Best Overall
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
Innovative
Hunterdon
Healthy
Hunterdon
Romantic
Hunterdon
Good for special occasions
Hunterdon
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Canal House Station enchants with its "casually elegant setting" in a historic train station. Guests rave about its "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." The prix fixe menu showcases simplicity and tradition, with "every meal delicious" and "ambiance cozy." A "special place for any occasion," it offers a memorable BYOB dining experience.

406 Reviews

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Helena
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant and food experience in NJ! Consistently simple, delicious meals made with ingredients of the season. Wonderful atmosphere. A real treat every time.
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michel VIP
Philadelphia County32 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Brilliantly prepared food with fresh and high quality ingredients. Not overdone. Impeccable and attentive service BYOB a plus. An evening to remember. 3 meal course was plenty. Will return for sure
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Joanne
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Casually elegant setting in a refurbished historic train station. Exceptional food preparation and presentation, with excellent service. Menu is limited prix fix, which may not suit all but we loved it!
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Scott VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food and experience by far. Timing cadence of courses was perfect, staff very friendly, food top notch! We brought our 9 year old son and he loved everything as much as we did!
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Benjamin VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classic food served and prepared PERFECTLY. Would highly recommend if you like that days menu. Charming building, area has lots of interesting shops. BYOB if that matters to you
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Richard VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never less than memorable here. Our favorite place to dine--not only in the area, but all-around.
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Christopher
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No one presents food with such outstanding simplicity....always delicious. Staff is very professional, paying attention to your every needs. And I can carry on a quiet conversion without yelling across the table to my wife. Highly recommend for people who love good food without the drama.
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Shannon
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an incredible meal! We loved the starting plate of the fresh vegetables. The mussels were perfection. The chicken stuffed with mushrooms was as impressive as it was delicious. A fresh salad followed - crisp lettuce! And for dessert..strawberries with cream and sweet shortbread cookies - a summer classic. Such a special night for us to catch our breath and eat together. We didn't have a chance to chat with the chef when we were leaving as another table was already expressing their gratitude! But, thank you so much, Canal House Station! We can't wait to come back.
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Linda VIP
Philadelphia County58 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food as always. One of our favorite restaurants.
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Salvatore VIP
Philadelphia County88 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Did not expect a three course meal when I made the reservations but the salad and dessert complimented the main courses both my wife and I had. My wife had the Halik and I had the lasagna both were delicious and well presented.
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FAQs

Canal House Station is rated 5 stars by 406 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 2 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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