Get a Meal with a View at Lambertville Station Restaurant

Lambertville, NJ — Whether it’s called “dining al fresco” or just plain “eating outside,” there are few greater summertime pleasures than sitting outdoors and enjoying a fine meal in the fresh air. No place showcases the experience better than The Lambertville Station where even some of the ingredients used in the restaurant’s sumptuous dishes are part of the atmosphere.

Gardens, from which The Lambertville Station’s acclaimed chef and staff gather fresh herbs for many of the restaurant’s signature dishes, are located adjacent to the outdoor dining area. In addition to soaking up the atmosphere of the quaint riverside village of Lambertville, diners can enjoy – when the breeze is just right – the aromatic scents of purple sage, lemon basil, English thyme or any of the other 20 plus herbs grown in the gardens. The herb gardens also provide a lovely accent to the view of the scenic Delaware River.

Housed in a renovated 1867 train station, The Lambertville Station offers canopied outdoor seating on a refurbished station platform alongside the Delaware & Raritan canal, which sits adjacent to the river. It’s a great place for people watching and for enjoying the ambiance of historic Lambertville. The view is so enjoyable that New Jersey Monthly magazine voted The Lambertville Station “Best View in Town” in its October 2004 issue.

Yet as any food aficionado will say, “you can’t eat the view.” The Lambertville Station makes sure its patrons don’t have to by offering high quality cuisine it categorizes as “American fare with flair.” The pan-seared Ahi Tuna, served rare and accompanied by chilled purple Peruvian potatoes and wilted greens drizzled with herb oil, continues to be a perennial favorite among restaurant reviewers and patrons alike.

The menu also features longtime favorites like fresh Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes, a crisp and light Smoked Salmon Chopped Salad and the restaurant’s signature roasted rack of lamb, all seasoned with fresh herbs straight from the restaurant’s own backyard herb garden.

The Lambertville Station is also noted for the inclusion of creatively prepared wild game entrees, including its current offering of a buffalo T-bone steak dusted with Montreal steak seasoning and served with roasted garlic-mashed potatoes and seared onions and peppers. (Ostrich and alligator have been known to make appearances on the menu as well.)

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Regardless of the entrée selected, diners enjoy a complimentary basket of The Lambertville Station’s signature home-baked coconut bread.

The Lambertville Station is open for lunch, brunch and dinner and gladly entertains groups. Arrangements can also be made for on-site bus parking for groups touring the area who choose to dine at The Lambertville Station. In addition, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. patrons who ask for the “Sunset Menu” get their choice of soup or salad, one of 10 entrees and dessert for a fixed price of $12.95.

Learn-and-Dine

Diners get something more than just fine food and service at the Lambertville Station. They get a lesson in local history as well.

The restaurant is located in a restored train station, once a hub of commercial activity when railroads reigned. The two-and-a-half story stone building - a historic landmark on the town’s main drag - was designed by Thomas Ustick Walter, the renowned architect who designed the dome of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Completed in 1867, the station initially was the headquarters of the Belvidere Delaware Railroad until the Pennsylvania Railroad took over and instituted service to New England.

The restaurants’ owners purchased the building in 1982 and spent 14 months renovating and refurbishing it, much of it themselves. While painstakingly preserving much of the original structure and historical character of the building, the owners also made sure they didn’t detract from the building’s beauty by overplaying the railroad theme. Etched glass, polished oak, gleaming brass and antiques adorn the restaurant to give it a cozy, yet decidedly upscale ambiance. The renovation is considered by many as the catalyst for Lambertville’s emergence as a “destination.”
The Casual Side of The Station
In addition to The Lambertville Station, patrons have the option of stopping in at The Station Pub - Lambertville’s premier destination for lively spirits and casual dining. Located in the lower level of the restaurant, the pub’s oval bar is comfortably chaired and surrounded by Grand Central-style booths for more intimate gatherings. The menu, exclusively served in the bar, offers dinner entrees as well as casual faire, weekday specials and colorful appetizers.
On Friday evenings, live blues take the entertainment stage at the Pub while cool jazz is served up on Saturday evenings. Weekday happy hour offers complimentary appetizers and a broad selection of beers and creative cocktails. Like the restaurant, the Station Pub is open 365 days a year.
Sleep Over at The Station
Located next to the restaurant is The Inn at Lambertville Station. The Inn’s 45 antique-filled rooms each feature a decor inspired by a great city of the world, such as London, New Orleans, Paris and San Francisco, as well as a view of the river.
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With breathtaking views of the Delaware River, glittering chandeliers and antique paintings, the Inn provides an ideal setting for weddings and other special events. The Inn is also the site of the Lambertville Station’s Sunday Champagne Buffet Brunch on the Delaware. Made-to-order omelettes, Belgian Waffles, smoked salmon and shrimp are just a few of the featured selections.
The Lambertville Station is located at 11 Bridge Street in Lambertville, New Jersey. For reservations and information call (609) 397-8300 or visit www.lambertvillestation.com.