The Saddle River Inn

Name: The Saddle River Inn
Address: 2 Barnstable Court, Saddle River, NJ, United States, 07458
Telephone: (201) 825-4016
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

2329 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(201) 825-4016
Website
http://www.saddleriverinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Executive chef
Jamie Knott
Private party facilities
Semi Private Loft - capacity 20
Private party contact
Anthony Helou: (201) 825-4016

Location
2 Barnstable Court Saddle River, NJ 07458
Neighborhood
Saddle River
Cross street
East Allendale Avenue & West Saddle River Road
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access

What 2,329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Jersey - North
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Mike
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Saddle River Inn has the best food in North Jeresey, hands down. The setting is charming and the property is lovely. One draw back is the nosie level. On a recent evening, the overall level of activity was quite distracting. The wait staff is competent but a bit too "familar" for my taste. I also lament the loss of the old dress code which gave the place a bit more class than the average suburban restaraunt. Overall, still a great choice for a special evening.
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Foodie
New York Area
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
WONDERFUL FOOD AND SERVICE EXCEPT THAT THE SERVERS ARE TRAINED TO MOVE QUICKLY TO TURN TABLES. ON THE WAY TO THE TABLE, BEFORE BEING SEATED, WE WERE ASKED "REGULAR WATER OR BOTTLED WATER?". AS SOON AS WE SAT THE SERVER WAS ALL OVER US WITH THE MENUS AND WE HADN'T EVEN HAD A CHANCE TO CATCH OUR BREATH OR GET OUR BOTTLE OF WINE OPENED. THERE IS NO WAY TO SIT AND RELAX WITH A GLASS OF WINE BEFORE ORDERING DINNER. WE WERE THEN TOLD THERE WAS ANOTHER PARTY FOR OUR TABLE SO WE NEEDED TO ORDER. ALTHOUGH THE FOOD IS WONDERFUL, THE RUSH CREATES A TOXIC ATMOSPHERE AND A MOST UNPLEASANT WAY TO DINE. THE FOOD IS WONDERFUL AND HIGHLY PRICED, BUT THE RUSH CHEAPENS THE ENTIRE DINING EXPERIENCE. SO SAD!
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GMDW
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Highly Recommend! Made a 6pm reservation for a Wednesday night. We arrived 15 minutes early and were seated. Ordered caviar service, 3 appetizers, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts, including 1 special (truffle risotto). Tye was our server and he was extremely attentive and personable. He thoroughly explained the specials and offered excellent suggestions. Water and wine were always refilled promptly by the entire team. A large group next to us that was very loud made it a little difficult to hear, but that is no reflection of the staff or service,
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TVD1
New York Area
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the Saddle River Inn for special occasions - this time was dinner before our honeymoon. We each had an appetizer and and entree - 3 of which were specials and it was great to try something new
GJ
GuyJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!!!!!! Food, service everything was amazing!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been there many times. Always great and definitely the best in Bergen County. Our waiter Nick was great!
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ChaCha
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit celebrating an anniversary. Excellent service and everything was delicious! Great menu selections. Our server, Nick, was very attentive and thorough. Never felt rushed. Can see why it’s hard to get a reservation. We’ll be back!
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kh531
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the atmosphere, and the food and service were superb!
CB
CatherineB
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent. Ty our waiter was outstanding. We celebrated a 60th birthday. The service and food was better than anticipated!
DW
DavidW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all around. There is clearly a reason why getting a reservation is impossible.
SK
SKWK
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! One of the best! Never disappoints!
IE
InnaE
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best restaurant in New Jersey! We love everything about this place. Can’t wait to be back!
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jeanetteh
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a delicious dinner, & wonderful service. We highly recommend going there for a very enjoyable evening.
RH
RickH
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating a Birthday. This is hands down the best restaurant in NJ.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating May birthdays for two members of our party of 4. Service was spectacular. The waiter greeted us as we sat down & took our water order. He continued to be attentive but not obtrusive throughout the night. Filling up out drink glasses when needed. Appetizers including wagu meatballs, crabcakes, & shrimp were delicious. Our main courses did not disappoint! Dover Sole, Lobster Ravoli and Soft Shell Crabs were exquisitely prepared. We shared yummy desserts too! All around great night!
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DouglasC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great!!
SS
SophyaSara
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went to the SRI for my birthday dinner. We ordered 3 apps ( 2 specials- shrimp and smoked salmon , hamachi tartare) 1 pasta special ( lobster ricotta ravioli) 2 entrees ( soft shell crab special and the dover sole) and 2 desserts ( flourless choc cake and peanut butter mousse) - every bite was incredible! Amazing presentation, impeccable service and very romantic rustic ambiance. 10/10.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
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Mickfian17
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Service is outstanding. Accommodating, professional wait staff makes for a much more pleasant experience. Get your reservations early as they are hard to come by for normal dinner times. Food is excellent. As an avid steak eater, their porterhouse was one of the best I've ever eaten.
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Dfitz326
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome thanks
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marwana
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best place around by far!! Can’t beat the food, service and atmosphere!!
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Madeline
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Better wheelchair accessibility would be welcome, specifically with entering and accessing bathrooms. Excellent food and service.
AB
AlexandraB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first time and I will be back . Impeccable service and food !
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!!!! Celebrated my best friend’s birthday here and everything was amazing. The service was impeccable and the food was fabulous. Would definitely recommend!
MA
MikeA
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved their menu! Everything we ordered was delicious, from appetizer to dessert!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner
JE
JamesE
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
10 out of 10! The food, service and ambiance was impeccable. Highly recommend! And BYOB makes it even better!
JR
JosephR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and great dining. The service was excellent and the food was outstanding.
GP
GoodPasta
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Matt was great. Very attentive
KV
KimV
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely our most favorite restaurant in Bergen County! Food is always outstanding and the daily specials offer such a variety. Have been going here for over 25 years. Love it!
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Halfmiler
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in Bergen county. Outstanding in every way. The menu items are different from the usual fare and perfectly done.
MR
MatthewRork
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Completely accommodating to our lenten dietary restrictions. Made dishes to order that allowed for us to follow our traditions. Thank you again to the amazing staff who make every experience enjoyable.
JN
JNC2020
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A must try. Filets were phenomenal! servers are outstanding. we now understand how they sell out of reservation bookings so fast!
DH
DanielH
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding meal! Enjoyed every minute of it… no complaints
A
Antonia
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the SR Inn. Prices have increased. But still the most pleasurable dining experience!!
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Tom1
Philadelphia
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue and delicious dinner
MF
MikeF
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I went here to celebrate our move to Upper Saddle River. What a wonderful experience. We loved our waiter Ty. We can't wait to go back.
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Irene
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. The servers were excellent as was the food.
MA
MikeA
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time back in over 2 years and we were not disappointed. The crabmeat salad is extraordinary! And we both had the halibut which was amazing. Service was impeccable. Bravo to Jamie and his staff.
EB
ElaineB
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Had a hard time deciding what to order. Service was great and felt comfortable yet special

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

The Saddle River Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 2329 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

2 Barnstable Court Saddle River, NJ 07458

Additional information

Cross street
East Allendale Avenue & West Saddle River Road
Neighborhood
Saddle River
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jamie Knott
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.saddleriverinn.com/
Phone number
(201) 825-4016
Private party facilities
Semi Private Loft - capacity 20
Private party contact
Anthony Helou: (201) 825-4016

The Saddle River Inn

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