Saddle River Inn, Saddle River, NJ:
A Restaurant Review

Saddle River Inn
2 Barnstable Ct.
Saddle River, NJ 07458
201-825-4016
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Restaurant Highlights

Fare: New American with French influences

Price: Very Expensive

Food Quality: 3 1/2 Stars

Service: 3 Stars

Decor: 3 1/2 Stars

Overall Rating: 3 1/2 Stars

Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = poor to Four stars = Best in Class

Well prepared food featuring prime dry-aged beef, fresh line caught, sustainable seafood and locally sourced, fresh ingredients when available.

Excellent for celebrating a romantic and special occasions.

Value: Good

Noise Level: Low - Moderate

Dress: Upscale Casual, though jeans are acceptable.

Recommended For: High income 50+ diners who enjoy excellent food with upscale, rustic ambiance, and fine dining amenities.

Not Recommended For: Budget conscious diners and young families who prefer more casual dining with lower menu prices and larger food portions.

Recommended dishes: When available, The Yellow-fin Tuna Carpaccio with Avocado, Citrus, Sesame; The “Maribar” Filet Mignon with Potato Gratin, Chestnut Puree, BÃ©arnaise; and The Lobster Risotto with Fava beans, Roasted Tomatoes, Leeks

Liquor: BYOB

Restaurant Review

The Saddle River Inn is one of Bergen County's top restaurants.

Set in a 19th century restored barn alongside the banks of the Saddle River, the 80 seat restaurant has an attractive decor with an elegant, rustic ambiance. The interior is adorned with rustic dark walls, ceilings and flooring. The tables are surrounded with comfortable burgundy leather chairs and tables set with white linen and china ware.

This is a good choice for a romantic dining experience.

The restaurant is co-owned by David Madison and Executive Chef Jamie Knott, both of whom come with excellent credentials having honed their skills at high profile NYC restaurants. Chef Jamie Knott received his formal culinary training at The New York Restaurant School and later honed his skills at Fascino in Montclair, Salute in NYC , under Chef Clifford Crooks. Executive Chef at China Grill, The Empire Hotel, Executive Chef at Artisanal Fromagerie and Bistro in NYC and at ESquared Hospitality in 2012 returning to with famed chef Clifford Crooks.

Chef Knott offers a seasonally changing contemporary French with a new American influence menu. The dishes feature the use of prime dry-aged beef, fresh line caught, sustainable seafood and locally sourced, fresh ingredients when available.

Service is professional; warm and attentive.

The Saddle River Inn is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

Not recommended for children.

(updated: September, 2016)