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Carriage House Restaurant, Millburn, NJ

Carriage House Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1851 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
The Carriage House Restaurant in the F.M. Kirby Carriage House is open for Pre-Performance and Post-Matinee dining. Two Course Prix Fixe lunch and Three Course Prix Fixe dinners are available two and half hours prior to most Main Stage Performances and after all Matinee Performances at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Reservations are strongly recommended. Check PaperMill.org for scheduling and ticket availability. Sample Menus are linked on PaperMill.org/Restaurant.

An eclectic a la carte menu and desserts is available only in the Bar and Loft area; walk up service recommended for our bar areas, reservations available. Our full bar offers premium spirits, fresh fruit sangria, and a stunning selection of interesting wines by the glass or bottle.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, International, American
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 315-1707
  • Website
    http://www.papermill.org/restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jacques Marra
  • Location
    22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ 07041
  • Neighborhood
    Millburn
  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    Please use lots B & C, directly across from the main theater entrance
  • Public transit
    We are located 4 blocks from the NJ Transit train stop in Millburn
  • Entertainment
    Inquire within regarding special event dinners
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Y2K Trivia Night

    Mar 7, 2025 only
    Get ready to test your knowledge of all things 2000s at our Y2K Trivia Night! Join us for a fun-filled evening of questions about pop culture, music, movies, and more from the turn of the century. Bring your friends and compete for top spot (a grand prize) while enjoying delicious food and drinks at The Carriage House Restaurant. TRIVIA START TIME IS 6PM EST.
    Y2K Trivia Night Photo

Menu

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What 1,851 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carriage House Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional service" and a menu creatively themed to match nearby Papermill Playhouse shows. Guests appreciate the "unique and interesting" food selections and the cozy ambiance. It's a perfect spot for pre-show dining, with "phenomenal staff" and a welcoming atmosphere that elevates every visit.

1,851 Reviews

  1. Laurence

    VIP

    New York City

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is no rival in terms of early parking and proximity to the Paper Mill Theater. The restaurant is lovely. Very old world and with a wonderful fireplace on each level. The service was excellent (especially Ashley!). The food was very good for the most part. The cod "fritters" were more a sort of mini fish cake than a fried dish. The pastas were very salty. The duck and lamb stew were excellent. I think the rolls should be warm.

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  2. ANTHONY

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t be more convenient when going to show. Food and drinks were very good. Service by Giovanna was exceptional as always Recommend clams and cod for mystic pizza show

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  3. Robert

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was great. Very convenient to the Playhouse. Avoid late rush for parking.

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  4. Maria Barbara

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! My first time dining there and we were very pleased!

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  5. Jayne

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Pre-theater menu did not disappoint. Fresh and delicious food. Unique cocktails. Exceptional service. And the fireplace in one of the dining rooms added to the comfortable, relaxing ambiance.

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  6. Louise

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dinner before a show at the PaperMill. It’s never disappointing. The choice of appetizers and entrees. Desserts and drinks are fashioned after the play being performed and it’s fun.

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  7. Lou

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience before the play Mystic Pizza. Food and service were excellent. A little pricey, but you pay for quality. Highly recommended. just a note on the wines listed in the pre fix menu. They only list three wines but they do have an extensive wine list with much more reasonable prices. The white listed in the prefix menu was $71, which is much too much to pay for a bottle of white wine that retails for around $25. And added benefit of dining there before a show is that you are able to access very convenient parking. Nice to just walk out of the restaurant and into the theater.

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  8. Julie

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although the food was very good, a lighter fare i.e. brunch type foods would be a good option especially when eating before noon

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  9. Ellen

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was awesome. The food outstanding! Service excellent. Can’t wait to visit again!

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  10. Robert

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    You are paying (handsomely) for the convenience of eating adjacent to the Papermill Playhouse. The food was very good, although the portions were not large (my friend had the "New England Clam Chowder Pot Pie" as a main course, which was essentially a bowl of clam chowder with a pastry top). The baked cod was delicious. Neither of us had a drink, and we both had dessert. Lunch for two people without gratuity totaled $135.00. The dining room was comfortable and the service was pleasant and unrushed. With reservations at 11:15am, we had our choice of parking spaces in the playhouse-adjacent lot A, an added benefit of eating at the Carriage House. Still, neither the food nor the convenience can justify the price, so this was (unfortunately) a one-and-done experience. Pity; we would have loved to make this a recurring part of our Papermill subscription.

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FAQs

Carriage House Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1851 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Carriage House Restaurant

22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ 07041

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Neighborhood
    Millburn
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, International, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Please use lots B & C, directly across from the main theater entrance
  • Public transit
    We are located 4 blocks from the NJ Transit train stop in Millburn
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jacques Marra
  • Entertainment
    Inquire within regarding special event dinners
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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