Historic Restaurants in New Jersey at new-jersey-leisure-guide.com

New Jersey, one of the original 13 colonies, has many historic restaurants that date back as early as 1706 with connections to the revolutionary war and other historic events

Historic Restaurants in New Jersey

Clinton House - Clinton, NJ
Established in 1743 and nestled in the heart of the Historical Community of Clinton, New Jersey resides the Clinton House. Recently renovated to establish its 18th Century Charm.

Moore's Tavern - Freehold, NJ
Moore's Tavern is a restored, historic tavern in Freehold, NJ, dating back to the revolutionary war that was expanded with an additional building attached to it. Moses Mount, who lived in the original structure which now serves as the bar area, was an aide to General Washington during the Revolutionary War. Upon his return to Freehold, Moses began operating a tavern in his home, at this location, for the local gentry and an Inn for weary travelers.

Sergeantsville Inn - Sergeantsville, NJ
The Sergeantsville Inn began as a private residence in the early 1700's in a small town called Skunktown. When the United States Post Office came to town, they would not legitimize the name of Skunktown and the town was renamed Sergeantsville after the Sergeant family. With the addition of the two wings in the 1830's it became a grain and feed store, later in the early 1900's the building was also used as a grocery store , ice cream parlor, feed store and a pelt trading center.

Stockton Inn - Stockton, NJ
Built circa 1710, as a private residence of local quarry stone, on the advise of local Lenni Lenape Indians who warned of flooding in the valley. The Mural Rooms are the original living quarters used by the Stockton and Howell families through the 1700’s while they managed the Howell Ferry crossing the Delaware River. During the Revolutionary War, many of Washington’s militia used the Howell Ferry to cross the Delaware River during their surprise attack of the British and the capture of Trenton over the Christmas Holiday.

Ye Olde Centerton Inn - Pittsgrove, NJ
South Jersey's oldest surviving inn and a former stage coach stop between Philadelphia and Greenwich, NJ dates back to 1706. Beneath the inn are the graves of three Revolutionary War soldiers.