Light Horse Tavern

4.7

1427 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Great for brunch
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Opened in 2002, this local favorite has become an institution. Light Horse Tavern's Chef John Holm, brings a new exciting vision to the Jersey City culinary scene. The chef's philosophy is to source out seasonal ingredients and to preserve the integrity of the product when cooking.

The seasonal menu always includes a variety of fresh oysters and clams, as well as lighter fare such as the grilled octopus salad, fresh market fish, and heartier favorites such as the prime steaks.

Whether settling in at the bar for a pint or indulging in the spectacular cuisine, you are sure to become addicted to the experience. Visit any day for lunch, weekend days for brunch, and always for exquisite food, people watching and pristine outdoor seating.

Light Horse Tavern, a revolutionary dining experience!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:30am - 3:00pm
Phone number
(201) 946-2028
Website
http://www.lighthorsetavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Holm
Catering
Light Horse Tavern can do catered events. For more information please ask to speak to our Private Events Coordinator.
Private party facilities
Light Horse Tavern offers a private dining room available for brunch, lunch and dinner events as well as cocktail receptions.

Location
199 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Neighborhood
Jersey City
Cross street
Morris Street
Parking details
Street parking is available around Light Horse Tavern. We also offers discounted parking for three hours at the ProPark Madox Building. The parking garage entrance is located one block west of the us on Morris St. The address of the parking garage building is 198 Van Vorst Street. Bring your ticket and ask to have it validated at the restaurant.
Public transit
Light Horse Tavern is conveniently situated next to several public transit stops. The Essex Street stop on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is two blocks from the restaurant. The Exchange Place Path station is a 10 minute walk. The Paulus Hook Ferry terminal is a 10 minute walk. The Grove Street Path station is a 15-20 minute walk.
Entertainment
Light Horse Tavern Live Music Series:Showcasing Different Artists Throughout The Week: Mondays & Wednesdays-- Live Guitar, Tuesdays-- Live Piano, Sundays-- Live Piano & Bass.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Fresh Oysters
Blue Point, Long Island Sound
- each$2.75
Fishers Island, Block Island Sound
- each$3.00
Island Creek, Duxbury Bay
- each$3.25
Specialty Oysters
- M/P
Dozen Assorted Oysters$34.00
Little Necks, Top Necks, Cherrystones
- each$1.75
Maine Lobster Tail$15.00
Grapefruit Salt & Tartar Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail
- each$2.75
Light Horse Raw Bar Platter
Oysters, Clams, Poached Mussels, Shrimp Cocktail
- Full$32.00
- Half$21.00
Grand Plateau$50.00

Appetizers

French Onion Soup$11.00
Three Cheeses, Croutons
Beet Salad$12.00
Roasted Beets, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Olive Oil, Port Wine Reduction
Kale & Quinoa$14.00
Black Currant Vinaigrette, Toasted Pecans, Feta Cheese
Parma Ham Grilled Artichokes$15.00
Truffle Pecorino, Arugula, Basil, Lemon
Octopus Salad$17.00
Basil, Frisée, Almonds & Pecorino
Deep Fried Oysters$13.00
Garlic Aioli
Crispy Fried Calamari$13.00
Spicy Yellow Tomato Ragout, Basil
Mussels Mariniere$13.00
White Wine, Garlic, Shallot, Herb
Garlic Shrimp$15.00
White Wine Garlic Butter
Hamachi$18.00
Okinawa Sweet Potato, Yuzu
Artisanal Cheese Plate$15.00
Homemade Red Wine - Walnut Bread, Candied Walnuts, Fig Jam, Membrillo

Entrees

Winter Risotto$20.00
Red Wine, Mushrooms, Thyme, Epoisses Cheese
Gnocchi$23.00
Watermelon Radish, Beets, Pickled Shallots, Beet Juice, Beer Vinegar
Orecchiette$22.00
Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage, Broccolini, Garlic, White Wine, Parmesan
Duck Breast$28.00
Braised Mustard Greens, Black Garlic Croquette, Mustard Sauce
Hanger Steak$25.00
Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce, Steak Fries
Icelandic Cod$26.00
Forbidden Rice, Salsify, Shallot, Cauliflower Emulsion, Leek
Roasted Chicken Breast$26.00
Dark Meat Croquette, Potato Purée, Mushrooms, Red Wine Sauce
Pork Chop$29.00
Herbed Spaetzle, Braised Red Cabbage, Coriander Honey Glaze
Grilled Aged Ribeye$34.00
Black Garlic Potato Purée, Brussels Sprouts

Tavern Classics

Baked Meatloaf$19.00
Wrapped in Bacon, Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Baby Spinach
Crispy Fish & Chips$18.00
Homemade Tartar Sauce, Coleslaw
LHT Burger$12.00
Smoked Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Chipotle Mayo & Fries

Tavern Sides

Garlic Whipped Potatoes$6.00
Grilled Asparagus, Arugula & Parmigiano Reggiano$7.00
Truffle Fries$8.00
Cauliflower & Pistachios$9.00
Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Bacon Lardon, Thyme, Demi Glace

Weekly Specials

Monday - Pound & A Half Grilled Lobster$34.00
Drawn Butter, Coleslaw, Jalapeño Corn Bread
Tuesday - Bouillabaisse$27.00
Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Market Fish, Fennel, Carrot, Potato, Tomato Orange Broth
Wednesday - NY Strip Steak$37.00
28-Day Aged, Creamed Kale
Thursday - Salt-Roasted Prime Rib$33.00
Onion Rings, Au Jus
Friday - Short Ribs$30.00
Cauliflower, Salsify, Roasted Garlic Panisse. Sherry Reduction Sauce
Saturday - Grilled Swordfish$28.00
Forbidden Black Rice, Puttanesca Sauce

What 1,427 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hudson
Great for brunch
Hudson
Innovative
Hudson
Good for groups
Hudson
Healthy
Hudson
Neighborhood gem
Hudson
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Light Horse Tavern offers a charming ambiance with consistently delightful service and "excellent" food. Guests praise the seasonal salads and raw bar, while the jazz duo on Sunday nights adds a special touch. Although some mention slower service, the overall dining experience remains inviting and satisfying.

1,427 Reviews

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Alex
New York City
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good solid lunch sandwiches service was missing at times
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enrique
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambiance at the right price! Highly recommended.
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Alex
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely, just lovely. Ive gotta write 50 characters
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Barbara
VIP
Palm Springs
54 reviews
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Arctic char was tasty but my husband’s French onion soup was just ok. Service was great except for the grumpy manager/owner? Make sure to ask for a table downstairs and away from the door! We had a reservation but would have been upstairs because “we didn’t ask,” when we made the reservation. I love the neighborhood and energetic vibe but last night left a bad taste in our mouth so to speak.
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Thomas
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love our time at Light Horse Tavern. Greets food, atmosphere and service.
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Jean
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and dinner was great. Plenty of room at our table and we were not rushed. Very enjoyable evening. We will return!
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Rob
VIP
New York City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drew did a great job! Lobster Bisque special was worth having. Felt no pressure to turn the table over. Was able to have some serious quality time in the visit/meal.
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SHAUNON
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Cocktails (lemon drop martini) were a little “lite”. Menu is substantially pared down from what I remember from my last visit there about 4 years ago. I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich. It was done well. My sister had the ribs. They were tender. Oysters were tasty.
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Jennifer
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good experience all round, nice ambience, good service and tasty food.
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Edith
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our dinner and the ambiance of this restaurant, there was a cool vibe there
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Light Horse Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 1427 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

199 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Additional information

Cross street
Morris Street
Neighborhood
Jersey City
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:30am - 3:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available around Light Horse Tavern. We also offers discounted parking for three hours at the ProPark Madox Building. The parking garage entrance is located one block west of the us on Morris St. The address of the parking garage building is 198 Van Vorst Street. Bring your ticket and ask to have it validated at the restaurant.
Public transit
Light Horse Tavern is conveniently situated next to several public transit stops. The Essex Street stop on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is two blocks from the restaurant. The Exchange Place Path station is a 10 minute walk. The Paulus Hook Ferry terminal is a 10 minute walk. The Grove Street Path station is a 15-20 minute walk.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Holm
Entertainment
Light Horse Tavern Live Music Series:Showcasing Different Artists Throughout The Week: Mondays & Wednesdays-- Live Guitar, Tuesdays-- Live Piano, Sundays-- Live Piano & Bass.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.lighthorsetavern.com/
Phone number
(201) 946-2028
Catering
Light Horse Tavern can do catered events. For more information please ask to speak to our Private Events Coordinator.
Private party facilities
Light Horse Tavern offers a private dining room available for brunch, lunch and dinner events as well as cocktail receptions.

Light Horse Tavern

Make a reservation

Additional information

Raw Bar

Fresh Oysters

Blue Point, Long Island Sound

Fishers Island, Block Island Sound

Island Creek, Duxbury Bay

Specialty Oysters

Dozen Assorted Oysters$34.00

Little Necks, Top Necks, Cherrystones

Maine Lobster Tail$15.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Light Horse Raw Bar Platter

Grand Plateau$50.00

Appetizers

French Onion Soup$11.00

Beet Salad$12.00

Kale & Quinoa$14.00

Parma Ham Grilled Artichokes$15.00

Octopus Salad$17.00

Deep Fried Oysters$13.00

Crispy Fried Calamari$13.00

Mussels Mariniere$13.00

Garlic Shrimp$15.00

Hamachi$18.00

Artisanal Cheese Plate$15.00

Entrees

Winter Risotto$20.00

Gnocchi$23.00

Orecchiette$22.00

Duck Breast$28.00

Hanger Steak$25.00

Icelandic Cod$26.00

Roasted Chicken Breast$26.00

Pork Chop$29.00

Grilled Aged Ribeye$34.00

Tavern Classics

Baked Meatloaf$19.00

Crispy Fish & Chips$18.00

LHT Burger$12.00

Tavern Sides

Garlic Whipped Potatoes$6.00

Grilled Asparagus, Arugula & Parmigiano Reggiano$7.00

Truffle Fries$8.00

Cauliflower & Pistachios$9.00

Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Weekly Specials

Monday - Pound & A Half Grilled Lobster$34.00

Tuesday - Bouillabaisse$27.00

Wednesday - NY Strip Steak$37.00

Thursday - Salt-Roasted Prime Rib$33.00

Friday - Short Ribs$30.00

Saturday - Grilled Swordfish$28.00

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