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

5.0

373 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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 11:00–18:00
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
Area
Frenchtown
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access

What 373 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Jersey
Best Overall
New Jersey
Best Food
New Jersey
Best Service
New Jersey
Best Ambience
New Jersey
Best Value
New Jersey
American
Hunterdon
Best Overall
Hunterdon
Best Food
Hunterdon
Best Service
Hunterdon
Best Ambience
Hunterdon
Best Value
Hunterdon
Good for groups
Hunterdon
Healthy
Hunterdon
Neighbourhood gem
Hunterdon
Romantic
Hunterdon
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Canal House Station offers an "extraordinary" dining experience with "phenomenal food" and "delightful service." Guests rave about the "warm and comforting" atmosphere and "creatively" prepared cuisine. The restaurant is praised for its "exceptional" attention to detail and special occasion meals, making it a "very special place" to enjoy a memorable meal.

373 Reviews

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Renee
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch at the canal house station was more than just lunch, it was an experience! The ambience at the train station was exceptional, I felt as if I was somewhere in Europe. Our server was not only knowledgeable about everything that was served, her timing with all of the courses was perfect! As a seasoned home cook myself, each course exceeded my expectations in authenticity and flavor! Even the coffee served with dessert reminded me of my grandmother's fresh perked coffee. The icing on the cake was meeting Melissa and Christopher , a dynamic duo!! I can't wait to return!!
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Maureen
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening! Everything was so perfect and delicious!
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Martin
VIP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful restaurant. The menu, cuisine, and serve were all excellent. We've been there many times and we are always delighted to return.
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Elizabeth
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Every course was absolutely delicious and interesting. We also left very full!!
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Barbara
VIP
New York City
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is extraordinary to find well prepared food today. CHS prepares well sourced food exquisitely. The atmosphere is warm and comforting. The service is attentive and not intrusive. The generosity of Melissa and Christopher is palpable. I always leave with a smile on my face and a pleasantly full tum.
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Frances
New Jersey
118 reviews
5.0
118 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food at Canal House Station is some of the best I’ve ever had. The creativity and quality are amazing! Our servers were also terrific, so attentive without being overbearing. I love that they publish their Sunday dinner menus in advance now. I love that they do some special occasion meals, New Year’s Eve dinner was fantastic.
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Suzanne
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a wonderful experience - phenomenal food, service and atmosphere.
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Andrea
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding and fun! 4 of us attended Friday Spaghetti night with "local's" along with joined tables, beautiful warm environment, perfect service and the home made pasta bolognese with a crisp salad, just right garlic bread and homemade Tiramisu ice cream was just what we needed on a cold December evening. Can't wait to return!
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Jeffrey
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing and wonderful. Definitely will go back as much as possible.
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Elizabeth
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous experience! From the moment we arrived and entered this beautifully appointed and cozy restaurant we knew we were in for a special time. The food was exceptional-each course providing layers of flavor- and the service was excellent. Thank you to the owners, kitchen and wait staff for providing a memorable experience. We already look forward to a return visit!
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Canal House Station is rated 5 stars by 373 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

2 Bridge St., Milford, NJ 08848

Additional information

Area
Frenchtown
Hours of Operation
Sun 11:00–18:00
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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