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The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn, Basking Ridge, NJ

The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn

4.5
4.5
1398 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
The Grain House Restaurant is located on the picturesque 10-acre estate of the Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge, NJ. The Grain House structure was originally built as a barn in the 1760’s and was used to store grain for American Revolutionary soldiers. The barn was later moved to its current location and opened as a restaurant in the 1930’s.
Today, the Grain House is a renowned restaurant in North/Central New Jersey, with a comfortable, casual ambiance. The restaurant serves innovative, traditional and contemporary interpretations of American cuisine with some added international accents, prepared under the direction of Executive Chef John Benjamin. Delicious homemade desserts complete the menus, which are revised several times a year. Outdoor patio dining and fireside dining are available in season.
The restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily, as well as a special breakfast/lunch a la carte menu offered on Saturdays from 11 am to 4pm. Sunday 11am to 3 pm.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (908) 221-1150
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    John Benjamin
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available
  • Private party facilities
    Private social and corporate events of various sizes and types may be booked in several unique private spaces within the building. These include weddings, birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, retirement parties, class reunions, school functions, memorials, and nearly any type of private event. Corporate meeting spaces are also available. All of the private spaces open out to a private deck or patio. The Hunt Room has a rustic decor with a private pub and dance floor, and features a private entrance. The seasonally tented Hunt Patio is also available for social and corporate events; it is surrounded by rolling lawns and flower gardens with a gazebo.
  • Neighborhood
    Basking Ridge
  • Cross street
    North Maple Ave
  • Parking details
    Ample free parking next to the restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Somerset

    Great for brunch

  • Somerset

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn is celebrated for its "excellent food" and "wonderful service" within a charming, historic setting. Guests appreciate the cozy fireplaces, ideal for winter, and delightful outdoor dining in summer. The varied menu offers upscale yet reasonably priced dishes, complemented by "great cocktails." Despite occasional service delays, the overall dining experience is consistently praised as "very enjoyable" and "inviting," making it a favorite spot for many.

1,398 Reviews
  1. Amy

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casual ambience delicious food wonderful waiter and hostess. Have been 4 tumesbin the past year!

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  2. Maria

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience in a charming , beautifully decorated historic Inn. Fabulous menu choices and not overpriced. Great service. Worth a drive

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  3. STEVEN

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We come here all the time to meet friends. I like that they don't rush you out, so we can have peaceful conversation.

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  4. Susan

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I meet up with some friends that live an hour away in different directions. The location of The Grain House is just perfect for all of us...just off Route 287 easy access and loads of parking! That being said we enjoy the atmosphere with the cozy fireplace in winter and outside dining in the summer. Food is always excellent....and upscale even if its just lunch. There is always something a little different which certainly adds to the overall enjoyment. Also the fact we can get a glass of wine is a bonus. Wait staff have always been attentive and service great!

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  5. Anne Marie

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been wanting to try this place for a few years now and it did not disappoint! Perfect vibe for a cozy meal - food was delicious, cocktails were perfect, and our server was fantastic ☺️

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  6. Diana

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing. Service was a bit slow. Overall great experience.

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  7. Styleguy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment, food and service.

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  8. kacey

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very expensive for a basic menu. Many open tables in the cozier pub area however we were told we couldn’t sit there due to other reservations. Tables still open when we left. Did I mention how expensive it is???

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  9. Kathy

    New York City

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great choice for brunch or lunch. Nice cozy Inn feel. Great cocktails. Never disappointed.

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  10. Fussy Eater

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love The Grain House! I’ve been going there for over 35 years. Excellent food, service and ambience. Very consistent and reasonably priced. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We all ordered burgers and they were served exactly as ordered. I highly recommend The Grain House!

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FAQs

The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 221-1150.

The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 1398 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn

225 Rt 202, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North Maple Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Basking Ridge
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample free parking next to the restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Benjamin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (908) 221-1150
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available
  • Private party facilities
    Private social and corporate events of various sizes and types may be booked in several unique private spaces within the building. These include weddings, birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, retirement parties, class reunions, school functions, memorials, and nearly any type of private event. Corporate meeting spaces are also available. All of the private spaces open out to a private deck or patio. The Hunt Room has a rustic decor with a private pub and dance floor, and features a private entrance. The seasonally tented Hunt Patio is also available for social and corporate events; it is surrounded by rolling lawns and flower gardens with a gazebo.
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