THE HARTLEY

Name: THE HARTLEY
Address: 17 Greenwood Ave, Madison, NJ, United States, 07940
Telephone: (973) 301-9000
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (20)

$50 and over

American

17 Greenwood Ave, Madison, NJ 07940

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

The Hartley Restaurant: A Culinary Oasis in the Heart of Madison

Nestled in the charming town of Madison, New Jersey, The Hartley Restaurant is a haven for discerning diners seeking an exceptional culinary experience. This "New American" concept restaurant boasts a menu that tantalizes the taste buds with its emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and expertly crafted dishes.

The Hartley's ambiance is a harmonious blend of elegance and modernity. Soft, earthy tones and wooden accents create a warm and inviting atmosphere, while vibrant abstract artwork adds a touch of dynamism. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely dinner, a casual drink at the bar, or a quick grab-and-go breakfast, the restaurant's atmosphere is sure to enhance your dining experience.

The culinary team at The Hartley is dedicated to thrilling your palate with expertly crafted dishes. Their menu features a delectable array of options, from succulent seafood and prime cuts of meat to innovative vegetarian creations.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(973) 301-9000
Website
https://www.hartleyrestaurant.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
17 Greenwood Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
Neighborhood
Madison
Cross street
Main Street & Greenwood Avenue
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Madison Train Station - 1 Block.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

TUESDAY TASTING MENU
$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
5-COURSE TASTING MENU - Each Tuesday our Exec Chef will offer a special tasting menu to showcase our menu with some new additions. Prix Fixe - $85.00 pp.

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Fall Squash Soup
yuzu kosho creme fraiche, spiced pumpkin seeds, rice crisps
Hartley Salad
greens, apple, aged gouda, sunflower seeds, champagne vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, focaccia croutons
Beets and Burrata
candy cane beets, pickled shallot, arugula
Spiral Agnolotti
ricotta, wintergreens, sage butter
Lion’s Mane and Maitake toast
brioche, brunost cheese, sesame oil
Beef Tartare
violet mustard, watercress, caperberries
Shrimp Cocktail
Calabrian chili cocktail sauce, lemon
Oysters (6 pc)
East and West Coast, yuzu mignonette
Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
celery root remoulade, cornichon, endive
Kampachi Crudo
apple cider reduction, pomegranate, shiso
Charred Octopus Cassoulet
gigante beans, bacon, tomato

MAINS

Bone in Chicken Breast
roasted garlic spinach, pomme puree, thyme jus
Berkshire Pork Chop
spaghetti squash, spiced quince, sage
Tagliatelle Pomodoro
tomato, garlic, parmesan
Rigatoni
duck confit, rutabaga, broccoli rabe
Arctic Char
beets, swiss chard, celery root, black truffle
Golden Tile Fish
butternut squash, farro, brussel sprouts
Scallops
cauliflower, maitake, brown butter, currant
Cauliflower “Steak”
mustard greens, peppadews, chimichurri, capers
Butter Poached Lobster
leeks, lemon risotto, tarragon

CUTS

8 oz Filet Mignon
12 oz 30 Day Dry Aged NY Strip
16 oz Ribeye
22 oz Porterhouse

SIDES

Sauteed Spinach
roasted garlic
Roasted Cauliflower & Carrots
goat cheese, breadcrumb
Yukon Gold Potato Puree
chive
Wild Mushrooms
herb oil
Kohlrabi & Potato Gratin
cream, mace
Brussel sprouts
bacon, pickled shallot

What 20 people are saying

THE HARTLEY reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Morris
Neighborhood gem
Morris
Romantic
Morris
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hartley offers "a uniquely cheerful, warm, urbane, and elegant ambience" with "outstanding food and beautifully made drinks." Guests praise the "attentive and welcoming" staff and "exceptional" service. Highlights include the "perfectly cooked" NY strip steak and "heaven sent" vanilla bean cheesecake. Ideal for both quiet dinners and lively gatherings.

20 Reviews

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Howard
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time but the last!! Very good dining experience!! Management was present, service was good and food very good.
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Alina
Philadelphia County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place for a date night! Staff was very accommodating and attentive. We enjoyed tuna crudo, mushrooms toast, steak and sea bass. Will be back soon !
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Steve
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Would describe as "semi" fine dining. Curried carrots and green onions side was a bit spicy but that has to be expected with some curries. I don't usually order steak if not at an upscale steakhouse but saw recommendation praising the 30 day aged NY Strip Steak so took the chance and have to say it was excellent....good aged flavor, tender and perfectly prepared. the rhubarb cheesecake was beautifully presented but felt the rhubarb topping could have been cooked a bit more to make it less crispy or perhaps that was intended but I prefer rhubarb softer. Over all a good experience.
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BARRY VIP
New York City26 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pleasant space and good service. Several dishes were not as described on menu. Chicken was to come with spinach but replaced with green beans. Pasta entree was supposed to be tagliatelle but was served with what appeared to be thick spaghetti. It was also very salty. Might come again and try bar menu.
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Robert VIP
New York City79 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar table in the bar section, and it was comfortable and allowed for space to enjoy the surrounding bar and see into the dining rooms. The service was good throughout. The food was very good, especially the mushroom toast appetizer and the sea bass entrees. The cheesecake dessert was delicious!
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Rick VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time at The Hartley was an excellent dinner evening. The food was well prepared and presented. The staff is attentive and welcoming. We will be back again soon.
THE HARTLEYResponded on May 14, 2025
Rick thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience.... Hope to see you again soon! The Hartley
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Evelyn
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delightful and excellent! Each of our four in attendance were pleased! The salads were delicious. I love the Hartley salad. Our friend had shrimp & grits which he enjoyed. The lobster was superb! I had the pork chop ; it was special & accompaniments: red cabbage & sweet potatoes were also. The service excellent. The ambience is wonderful!
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Donatella
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good food. Low noise which is a major plus. Service so so…
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jeremy
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my wife and I first time at this restaurant. Our server Manuel, was amazing. He recommended a red wine to me and my wife that was great. My wife got the sea bass, she like that the skin was nice and crispy. It was thinner than what she expected. The dry aged NY strip steak was great and at the price for 14oz, definitely unbeatable. Overall we had a great experience the only reason I gave the food a 4/5 star, was because of The sides. The sweat potato gratin was good, but it had a lot of oil on the bottom unfortunately. The Brussels needed some help on the crispiness. I expected them to be roasted. They were a bit bland and under seasoned. The main flavor that was coming through was vinegar.
THE HARTLEYResponded on March 27, 2025
Jeremy, thank you so much for the review. We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience with us. We will pass your thoughts on the sides to the Culinary Team. Hope to see you again soon. Thanks again, The Hartley
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Stephanie VIP
New York City69 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most fantastic restaurant! I haven’t been wowed in a long time. I felt like I was in a Michelin starred restaurant. Very unique dishes. The vanilla bean cheesecake is heaven sent!! Very special restaurant!
THE HARTLEYResponded on March 27, 2025
Stephanie thank you so much for the review. We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Our pastry chef is truly outstanding and he continues to impress! thanks again for joining us. The Hartley
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FAQs

THE HARTLEY is rated 4.5 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

17 Greenwood Ave, Madison, NJ 07940

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street & Greenwood Avenue
Neighborhood
Madison
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Madison Train Station - 1 Block.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.hartleyrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(973) 301-9000

THE HARTLEY

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

TUESDAY TASTING MENU

STARTERS

Fall Squash Soup

Hartley Salad

Caesar Salad

Beets and Burrata

Spiral Agnolotti

Lion’s Mane and Maitake toast

Beef Tartare

Shrimp Cocktail

Oysters (6 pc)

Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail

Kampachi Crudo

Charred Octopus Cassoulet

MAINS

Bone in Chicken Breast

Berkshire Pork Chop

Tagliatelle Pomodoro

Rigatoni

Arctic Char

Golden Tile Fish

Scallops

Cauliflower “Steak”

Butter Poached Lobster

CUTS

8 oz Filet Mignon

12 oz 30 Day Dry Aged NY Strip

16 oz Ribeye

22 oz Porterhouse

SIDES

Sauteed Spinach

Roasted Cauliflower & Carrots

Yukon Gold Potato Puree

Wild Mushrooms

Kohlrabi & Potato Gratin

Brussel sprouts

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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