Dining in New Hope/Lambertville

[David McDuff]

I'd love to hear from anyone who has recommendations for an interesting spot for Saturday night dinner in the New Hope, PA or Lambertville, NJ area. BYO's would be a plus but I'm happy to check out a place with an interesting wine list. Thanks in advance....

[phungi]

Hamilton Street Grill in Lambertville is a BYOB... it is excellent if you like meat... great outdoor eating also if it is a nice night... search the NJ forum for reviews.

also i highly recommend Deannas in Lambertville... not BYO but a nice selection of wines and excellent fresh-made-to-order pasta.

[shacke]

Hamilton Street Grill in Lambertville is a BYOB... it is excellent if you like meat... great outdoor eating also if it is a nice night... search the NJ forum for reviews.

also i highly recommend Deannas in Lambertville... not BYO but a nice selection of wines and excellent fresh-made-to-order pasta.

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We went to Manon a few months back - very good. BYO. French country style as I remember. I found it after a long search and review trek and was very pleased at the choice.

Evan

[Jeff L]

Hamilton Street Grill in Lambertville is a BYOB... it is excellent if you like meat... great outdoor eating also if it is a nice night... search the NJ forum for reviews.

also i highly recommend Deannas in Lambertville... not BYO but a nice selection of wines and excellent fresh-made-to-order pasta.

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We went to Manon a few months back - very good. BYO. French country style as I remember. I found it after a long search and review trek and was very pleased at the choice.

Evan

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Must second this choice as my wife's cousin is the chef! At Manon that is.

Edited August 3, 2005 by Jeff L (log)

[KatieLoeb]

I'll third Manon. I've not been myself, but have had universally good reports from firends that have had the pleasure and whose palates I trust.

[David McDuff]

Thanks, all, for the suggestions. I've made a reservation for Saturday at Manon and will do my best to post the details of the meal.

[Tom D]

Manon is a good choice but our favorite is # 9 in Lambertville.

Tom

[Kim WB]

#9 is the best choice for lambertville. Manon is hit or miss, specials are never as good as the menu standards, which are very bisto like. Deanna's at its new location is great. I think Hamilton Grill room hit a peak a few years ago, was resting a bit, and then this past year has really improved and brought it up a notch. A plus at Hamiilton Grill Room is that you can have a pre or post dinner drink at the next door boathouse. Stockton Inn is down the road, also serving a great menu this season.

[phungi]

David, how was Manon? I am planning an anniversary day/dinner in Lambertville (sans kids) and was consdering Manon or #9.

Do tell...

[wkl]

Phungi,

I did a 40th b-day for my so last Oct. at The Inn at Phillips Mill.If you rplanning on spending the night I'd highly recommend it.It oozes romance, the food is good, and the room rates pretty reasonable.

[David McDuff]

All,

As promised, I've posted a full snyopsis of my meal at Manon. You'll find it in a string dedicated to Manon, Lambertville.

Phungi,

We enjoyed our meal with only a few reservations. For a special event like your anniversary, I think it would be a nice stop if you're looking for solid but basic food in a casual, relaxed and (at least a little) romantic environment.

[phungi]

went to #9 lat night, and it was excellent. the menu is brief, with only a few specials, but well worth the trip. Sorry, no pics, but for starters I had a tomato-creole-crab bisque and my wife had the beet salad.. both were excellent.

I had their braised short ribs in a gorgonzola sauce over mashed potatoes and veggies. sounds very basic but the wine reduction and the gorg. made an excellent mix and the mashed were creamy and not the lumpy garlicy type that have become the norm at many places. The salmon dish my wife ordered was simply the best salmon I have ever had, in a wasabi/soy presentation and seared to perfection. The desserts were not quite as noteworty, and since we were pushign maximum density, peach cobbler that was perhaps not appreciated.

Thanks for the recommendation... we will surely be back to this gem.