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This 1919 stone train station turned upscale eatery offers an American-Italian menu & a full bar.
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Address: 99 Midvale Rd, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Phone: (973) 335-5330
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Reviews
Nancy Currey
The Record had given this restaurant very high marks for cozy, romantic meals and I wanted to check it out for myself. I was not disappointed! It is a totally charming former train station magically transformed into a lovely restaurant. Tucked into a quiet neighborhood, it is a sure fired place to make memories.
… moreEmma Rogers
My family came for dinner and we have always enjoyed the food. I LOVE the chicken corn Cajun soup. Just a little spice but lots of flavor. The sides of Mac and cheese were delicious and creamy! The mushrooms were so flavorful and yummy! The shoe string potatoes were like chips and so crunchy and yummy! The white chocolate cheesecake was so rich and creamy. The bread pudding was okay. It was a little dry but the flavor was good. I got the steak in wine sauce with mushrooms and it was phenomenal. My partner got the chicken stuffed with mozzarella tomatoes and other things but it was so juicy and delicious ! I love the station. It’s the perfect hide away spot in town. The staff is friendly.
… moreAmy Smedley
We have loved the station house in the past. Cool atmosphere, great food. We went last week and it seems to have gotten much more expensive. My husband’s martini was literally poured tableside, and brimming, super nice. My fish tacos however, were underwhelming. Separate piles of fish, brown rice, guacamole, and 3 folded soft tacos on a plate. For $40, you would think the tacos would be served put together and done, nope. There was no salsa, no lime, no garnish, no crunch, no color, and consequently no flavor. There was a pile of shredded iceberg with it. It was so bland I didn’t eat it, and this is my favorite dish. How do you screw up fish tacos? It was a special, too. My husbands lobster risotto was expensive at $50, and no real pieces of lobster to be seen. Not good enough to return, sadly. It’s just not worth the cost. It’s such a great spot, but not great enough to stand up to other places that put a bit more care and effort into their offerings.
… moreSteve X
We had lunch on a sunny Friday afternoon on the outside patio. It was absolutely wonderful.
The restaurant is located where the Mountain Lakes train station is, but you can’t see the tracks from the patio. And during our two hour lunch we heard only one train come through, so not an issue.
Our server Allan was excellent. Very friendly and extremely professional. We started with a nice bottle of Sancerre and the mussels fra diavlo appetizer, which was very tasty. Allan brought us bread so we could enjoy the delicious sauce.
For entrees we had the shrimp ajillo, cranberry salad with grilled shrimp on top, and the Philly cheese steak. The food was fresh, delicious and nicely served. The vanilla ice cream for dessert was refreshing.
There is no street parking, and the restaurant shares a parking lot with the train station that is not very large, but we had no problem finding a spot.
This is an upscale fine dining restaurant that is terrific for lunch. We plan to return and also try dinner sometime.
… moreThe restaurant is located where the Mountain Lakes train station is, but you can’t see the tracks from the patio. And during our two hour lunch we heard only one train come through, so not an issue.
Our server Allan was excellent. Very friendly and extremely professional. We started with a nice bottle of Sancerre and the mussels fra diavlo appetizer, which was very tasty. Allan brought us bread so we could enjoy the delicious sauce.
For entrees we had the shrimp ajillo, cranberry salad with grilled shrimp on top, and the Philly cheese steak. The food was fresh, delicious and nicely served. The vanilla ice cream for dessert was refreshing.
There is no street parking, and the restaurant shares a parking lot with the train station that is not very large, but we had no problem finding a spot.
This is an upscale fine dining restaurant that is terrific for lunch. We plan to return and also try dinner sometime.
Jenny Carvajal
Seriously a good place to dine in on Valentine’s Day, or any day that fancies you. My husband booked our reservation via the Open Table app a week before Valentine’s Day – we took the 5PM slot to avoid traffic. Getting there was a breeze, with ample parking slots; and we were then seated promptly at a nice corner by the right wing of the restaurant.
Tip: Main entrance is a bar, so head out towards the stairs where you will find the receptionist who will lead you to your table.
Servers were nice and efficient–always making sure you have what we need.
The table set up was charming, and spacious enough for 4 people. The rose was a nice touch too so that was a plus!
We ordered Arugula Salad as a starter, and had three entrées: Shrimp and Spinach, then followed by Seafood Scallop Provoncale and Sirloin Steak. We finished it off with chocolate cake (which was a huge portion!) and I was eager to taste their Signature coffee concoction called “The Station Coffee” a warm coffee drink with hazelnut, caramel cream and a spike of whiskey. Everything was delicious and promptly served! My hubby and I were so full we just wanted to sleep after hahaha!
Also, you can change what goes with your entrees – like swap spinach with rice or broccoli, just make sure you ask 🙂
And if you’re lucky – you may just see the train passing by because the restaurant was literally a train station before and still has the train stop next to it. How cool is that?
Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone wanting to spend a lovely, fine dining experience with a great ambience, satisfying food, and excellent service!
Thank you The Station!
… moreTip: Main entrance is a bar, so head out towards the stairs where you will find the receptionist who will lead you to your table.
Servers were nice and efficient–always making sure you have what we need.
The table set up was charming, and spacious enough for 4 people. The rose was a nice touch too so that was a plus!
We ordered Arugula Salad as a starter, and had three entrées: Shrimp and Spinach, then followed by Seafood Scallop Provoncale and Sirloin Steak. We finished it off with chocolate cake (which was a huge portion!) and I was eager to taste their Signature coffee concoction called “The Station Coffee” a warm coffee drink with hazelnut, caramel cream and a spike of whiskey. Everything was delicious and promptly served! My hubby and I were so full we just wanted to sleep after hahaha!
Also, you can change what goes with your entrees – like swap spinach with rice or broccoli, just make sure you ask 🙂
And if you’re lucky – you may just see the train passing by because the restaurant was literally a train station before and still has the train stop next to it. How cool is that?
Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone wanting to spend a lovely, fine dining experience with a great ambience, satisfying food, and excellent service!
Thank you The Station!
Gina Onorevole-Lee
We had dinner at the Station at Mountain Lakes for the first time on Sunday 1/14, to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and we definitely were not disappointed.
This is a classic stone restaurant in a train station. Atmosphere is eclectic and cozy. Service and food were both excellent.
I was undecided between two kinds of wine, and our waiter offered me a sample of both kinds so I could decide. This was the first time I’ve experienced that in a restaurant and I really appreciate the gesture.
We had the Savory Puff as an appetizer… sausage, mushrooms, and fresh mozzarella in a puff pastry with cream sauce. It was so delicious, that we didn’t even get a picture.
For dinner, I had the stuffed salmon with crabmeat and my husband had the chicken toscana. Portions were generous, and both of our dishes came with some rice and a mix of vegetables.
For dessert, we had Grandma’s Chocolate Cake. The chocolate reminded me of a candy bar, and it was served with some strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle.
Coffee was another win, so we both left impressed and the Station was an excellent choice. We would definitely return and bring our family to celebrate another special occasion.
It also should be noted that this is a scratch restaurant, so everything is made fresh. No short cuts or anything of that nature, as was evident in the delicious food that was served.
Best of luck to Carlos and his team, as this is a hidden gem and we will definitely be back!
… moreThis is a classic stone restaurant in a train station. Atmosphere is eclectic and cozy. Service and food were both excellent.
I was undecided between two kinds of wine, and our waiter offered me a sample of both kinds so I could decide. This was the first time I’ve experienced that in a restaurant and I really appreciate the gesture.
We had the Savory Puff as an appetizer… sausage, mushrooms, and fresh mozzarella in a puff pastry with cream sauce. It was so delicious, that we didn’t even get a picture.
For dinner, I had the stuffed salmon with crabmeat and my husband had the chicken toscana. Portions were generous, and both of our dishes came with some rice and a mix of vegetables.
For dessert, we had Grandma’s Chocolate Cake. The chocolate reminded me of a candy bar, and it was served with some strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle.
Coffee was another win, so we both left impressed and the Station was an excellent choice. We would definitely return and bring our family to celebrate another special occasion.
It also should be noted that this is a scratch restaurant, so everything is made fresh. No short cuts or anything of that nature, as was evident in the delicious food that was served.
Best of luck to Carlos and his team, as this is a hidden gem and we will definitely be back!
Garrett Sinclair
This was a really cool restaurant in a really beautiful neighborhood! The waiter was fantastic and did a great job explaining everything and even shared a bit about the building. Built in 1913 with some additions in the 50’s.
The food was really god as well. I got the jambalaya and it was pretty good actually. The shrimp was really delicious.
I highly recommend eating at The Station at Mountain Lakes if you are in the area.
… moreThe food was really god as well. I got the jambalaya and it was pretty good actually. The shrimp was really delicious.
I highly recommend eating at The Station at Mountain Lakes if you are in the area.
Jessica Foley
The atmosphere was great and the food was excellent!! Got the vegetable soup and my husband got the Cajun chicken corn chowder and both were fantastic! He got the chicken in Madeira wine sauce and I got the tuna steak and we both substituted with scalloped potatoes which were all cooked to perfection! We topped it off with a raspberry blood orange sorbet, which was light and very tasty. We will be back!!!
… moreChris Pickhardt
My wife and I went to The Station at Mountain Lakes for an impromptu date night, which has been on our list for a while, ever since it was recommended highly to us.
We began with the Brie in a Puff Pastry with Raspberry and Poached Pears, which was a special appetizer, that was delicious! For our entrées, I ordered the Gorgonzola & Herb Crusted Filet Mignon with crispy shoestring potatoes and sautéed spinach, which was UNBELIEVABLE!
My wife ordered the Hanger Steak with scalloped potatoes and sautéed spinach, which was fabulous!
For dessert, we got one of their specials, Raspberry Sorbet, that was portioned generously and to die for!
The meal was spectacular and reasonable, given the exorbitant prices these days. The service, ambiance were good, for an overall experience that we’re eager to duplicate, so we’ll be back!
… moreWe began with the Brie in a Puff Pastry with Raspberry and Poached Pears, which was a special appetizer, that was delicious! For our entrées, I ordered the Gorgonzola & Herb Crusted Filet Mignon with crispy shoestring potatoes and sautéed spinach, which was UNBELIEVABLE!
My wife ordered the Hanger Steak with scalloped potatoes and sautéed spinach, which was fabulous!
For dessert, we got one of their specials, Raspberry Sorbet, that was portioned generously and to die for!
The meal was spectacular and reasonable, given the exorbitant prices these days. The service, ambiance were good, for an overall experience that we’re eager to duplicate, so we’ll be back!
Kevin Griswold
You won’t believe this…
Great atmosphere. Cool old building for sure. Food was good. Prices were reasonable. But then the unthinkable…
With the waitress right there, a centipede bug scrambled across our table and down to the ground. Maybe had 30 legs. I was aghast! And the waitress just smiled. I asked “did you see that?!” And she just smiled. Maybe no engleas…but it was SICK! A centipede the size of a coach roach! We should have left immediately but didn’t. No excuse for bugs being present at a nice restaurant.
… moreGreat atmosphere. Cool old building for sure. Food was good. Prices were reasonable. But then the unthinkable…
With the waitress right there, a centipede bug scrambled across our table and down to the ground. Maybe had 30 legs. I was aghast! And the waitress just smiled. I asked “did you see that?!” And she just smiled. Maybe no engleas…but it was SICK! A centipede the size of a coach roach! We should have left immediately but didn’t. No excuse for bugs being present at a nice restaurant.