

“Everything is about the old architecture in here,” said Todaro of the eatery, which even utilizes the former ticket counter as a bar. Go: 11 Bridge St, Lambertville 60, Mama Rosina’s, Bound Brook “I fell in love with the building, and eight years later, we opened Lambertville Station.” “I thought maybe I would buy it one day and laughed it off since I was just a waiter at the time,” he said. They said that the demographics were wrong and it would never make it, said Whitaker.

When working for chain eatery Victoria Station, which would refurbish old box cars as restaurant locations, Whitaker stumbled upon the Lambertville Station property and asked his company if they would be interested in buying it. READ: 11 places where your meal comes with a great view on the side “We have a platform dining area which is all glass-enclosed and has a beautiful view of the canal.” “I let the architecture speak for itself,” Whitaker said of the 250-seat restaurant. Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn, Lambertvilleĭiners can enjoy dishes such as Chesapeake-style colossal lump crab cakes, French onion soup and lamb porterhouse inside the circa-1867 building, which once served as the headquarters of the Belvidere division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. We top the whole thing with a second layer of crushed graham crackers and, finally, drizzle chocolate syrup everywhere, just for fun." We take one of our homemade, fresh Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate brownies and place it on a bed of crushed graham crackers, cover it with marshmallows, then slowly roast it to achieve that perfect fireside golden brown. "The dessert is inspired by your typical s’more –graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows," said Mark Collins, an owner and general manager. More: NJ restaurants: 13 new restaurants at the Jersey Shoreįinally, there's The Jersey S'more.

The whole thing then goes into the oven until the cheese is nice and melted. Then, come up for air to dine al fresco in the outdoor Trackside or Vista Terrace with their outdoor bars.Another favorite is the reuben, a nod to the 12-year-old restaurant's roots as an Irish pub (it now serves a mix of Irish and American dishes). The sandwich starts with toasted rye bread and a touch of Thousand Island dressing, then thinly sliced, slow-cooked corned beef, grilled sauerkraut and Swiss cheese are piled on. Discover the underground Wine Cave, where your private party will experience unique wine and spirits while savoring Chef inspired small plates and dinners. Continue to explore and you will arrive at the iron gate that is set into the hallway next door to the Speakeasy. Low ceilings and a quiet lounge is what you'll find behind the secret entrance. Descend to the basement and find the secret passage that takes you to the wine cellar, dry-aging steak room and you will be delightfully surprised when you find speakeasy, Thirty 3, serving skillfully crafted cocktails. Stroll along the catwalk and explore Rafter's Lounge. Guests are invited to unwind in leather seating that is arranged to inspire conversation in one of three lounges. Rails is celebrated for its breath taking interior design & lively environment. Rails is known for USDA Prime and CAB corn-fed beef, dry-aged 28-30 days on premise in a dry aging steak room, and an award winning wine list recognized by Wine Spectator. Located in Morris County in the heart of Montville Township, Rails Steakhouse ranks among the best steak houses in New Jersey.
