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In 2019, Christopher and Melissa opened Canal House Station, a hidden gem tucked into an elegantly restored 1870s train station on the banks of the Delaware River in tiny Milford, NJ. Their idiosyncratic, modern American cuisine is inspired by local ingredients that are ripe and in season in Hunterdon and Bucks County. They are two women, cooking together, and sharing their love of gathering people around the table to eat good food. They have been nominated twice for a James Beard Foundation “Best Chef: Mid Atlantic” award.
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Address: 2 Bridge St, Milford, NJ 08848
Website: https://www.canalhousestation.com/
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Reviews
Chas
All together the meal was fine. Nothing stood out as exceptional, the tart being the closest. The restaurant itself is very nice and clean. Worth eating at if you are already in the area, but not worth a trip from afar.
Environment:
Seating is broken up between Several rooms It is loud, but not obnoxiously so.
Bathrooms are simple, clean, and nice.
We were Immediately sat, but waited 20 minutes before someone came to get our drink order.
We were given zero explanations or context for any other the dishes or their ingredients. That was the first sign that this was not actually fine dining.
Second was that there was some Vacuuming going on during service. It seemed like odd timing as we got seated over an hour after first seating.
Meal:
There was No screen or strainer in the herbal tea, my wife had to pick out the loose leaves from her cup.
The Mushy pea toast- bread was toasted perfectly, good smokiness of the bacon.
Avocado shrimp salad
Creamy and flavorful. None of the herbs were over powering which was nice, because I don’t particularly like dill.
Duck confit- crispy skin, the carrots were very fresh and sweet, the saffron rice was good as well. Very simple dish, nothing outstanding about it, but well put together.
Vinaigrette salad with the same bitter greens from the shrimp salad. I didn’t eat this, as I had enough from the prior salad.
Chocolate tart- sweet and a touch bitter. Very good. Crunchy crumbly tart with creamy liquid chocolate and whipped cream.
Worth eating at if you are already in the area, but not worth a trip from afar.
… moreEnvironment:
Seating is broken up between Several rooms It is loud, but not obnoxiously so.
Bathrooms are simple, clean, and nice.
We were Immediately sat, but waited 20 minutes before someone came to get our drink order.
We were given zero explanations or context for any other the dishes or their ingredients. That was the first sign that this was not actually fine dining.
Second was that there was some Vacuuming going on during service. It seemed like odd timing as we got seated over an hour after first seating.
Meal:
There was No screen or strainer in the herbal tea, my wife had to pick out the loose leaves from her cup.
The Mushy pea toast- bread was toasted perfectly, good smokiness of the bacon.
Avocado shrimp salad
Creamy and flavorful. None of the herbs were over powering which was nice, because I don’t particularly like dill.
Duck confit- crispy skin, the carrots were very fresh and sweet, the saffron rice was good as well. Very simple dish, nothing outstanding about it, but well put together.
Vinaigrette salad with the same bitter greens from the shrimp salad. I didn’t eat this, as I had enough from the prior salad.
Chocolate tart- sweet and a touch bitter. Very good. Crunchy crumbly tart with creamy liquid chocolate and whipped cream.
Worth eating at if you are already in the area, but not worth a trip from afar.
J. Marley
Gave this a first try as we were looking for a place to do a private party. Nothing special technique wise… just a simple roast lamb dinner that was executed ok. The asparagus was easily the best dish and was excited for more dishes but unfortunately that was the highlight. The pea soup was…pea soup. The lamb was decent, little to no jus and under seasoned and was accompanied with 1/3 cup of not great mashed potatoes. The ‘lovely leaves salad’ was 5 leaves of barely dressed lettuce…I get the ingredients should speak for themselves but at $100 a plate it was not very impressive… like the previous 2 dishes. The dessert was very pretty. I am not a big fan of unsweetened ‘whipped cream’ so it was not really my thing. Of note we did have a child with us and the menu given was one plate of about 3 ounces of buttered pasta. Super awkward moment when they served the adults dessert and nothing for the child…like really awkward… I was quite embarrassed for the restaurant. Unfortunately a one and done.
… moreMatt Sadecki
Canal House Station was recommended to me so I made reservations for 2 on a Saturday night. I made a mistake and didn’t read their website not knowing that it’s a price fixed restaurant. I normally don’t have problems with price fixed places but Canal House only has one choice for the appetizer, one choice for the dessert and only 3 picks for the main dish. If I had known this, I would not have made the reservation. My mistake.
Now the food. The first thing that was told to us was that they changed the appetizer to a carrot soup and they changed the fish from filet of soul to poached salmon. Honestly, big disappointment.
What if you hated salmon and really wanted the filet of soul which was posted on their website? You would be out of luck.
You only get to pick one item for your three course meal so we picked the duck and the salmon. We also ordered their deviled egg as an additional app.
We split the deviled egg and we each got a half of an egg which was really delicious. Would have been nice to each get an egg each but that didn’t happen. Then they brought out their house bread and honey butter which also was very good.
The carrot soup came out and it was ok but not what we expected since they made a last minute change.
And then we waited. And waited. And waited for our main meal. The duck dish came with frites (fries) so they brought out a bowl of fries for us to share as we waited and waited for our main meal. After a very long wait, our main’s finally came out. The poached salmon was flavorless in our opinion and the duck dish was very underwhelming on taste as well. We decided to take our desserts home and that was just ok.
I really don’t mind paying good money for great food but unfortunately, the food at Canal House that night was very mediocre. And the price was extremely high for what we received. And the wait for our main meals was very disappointing.
We really were looking forward to a spectacular evening at the Canal House but unfortunately, that didn’t happen for us.
… moreNow the food. The first thing that was told to us was that they changed the appetizer to a carrot soup and they changed the fish from filet of soul to poached salmon. Honestly, big disappointment.
What if you hated salmon and really wanted the filet of soul which was posted on their website? You would be out of luck.
You only get to pick one item for your three course meal so we picked the duck and the salmon. We also ordered their deviled egg as an additional app.
We split the deviled egg and we each got a half of an egg which was really delicious. Would have been nice to each get an egg each but that didn’t happen. Then they brought out their house bread and honey butter which also was very good.
The carrot soup came out and it was ok but not what we expected since they made a last minute change.
And then we waited. And waited. And waited for our main meal. The duck dish came with frites (fries) so they brought out a bowl of fries for us to share as we waited and waited for our main meal. After a very long wait, our main’s finally came out. The poached salmon was flavorless in our opinion and the duck dish was very underwhelming on taste as well. We decided to take our desserts home and that was just ok.
I really don’t mind paying good money for great food but unfortunately, the food at Canal House that night was very mediocre. And the price was extremely high for what we received. And the wait for our main meals was very disappointing.
We really were looking forward to a spectacular evening at the Canal House but unfortunately, that didn’t happen for us.
Doug Silverberg
Friends invited me to join them for Sunday Brunch, called Sunday Dinner at Canal House, and I’m glad they did. It was a very good meal and the service was excellent. Seating options indoors, outdoors on patio, or a limited number of tables on an outside balcony, which is where we ate. In the photos you’ll see the Sunday Dinner menu and each of the courses with exception of the Chevre Croustades, which I forgot to photograph as I was too busy eating them! The menu is fixed price and while I’m told there are sometimes options for the main, today’s menu and courses were as shown. All the courses were very good, the salmon was perfectly prepared, and the service was spot on. When dishes were brought to the table, two or three wait staff assured everyone was served at exactly the same time. The team approach to servicing the table is something I always appreciate.
… moreN Far
What can I say? This place has blown us away not once, but twice! The food here is excellent quality, and it’s clear they take their craft seriously. The atmosphere and their attention to details are so unique; they add a special touch to the whole experience. What really sets this place apart, though, is the staff—they’re super dedicated and make you feel right at home. We’re already thinking about when we can make the trip from NYC again!
… moreDiana Roland
The ambiance, the food, the people- Everything was just perfect! The food is incredibly comforting at a high level of execution. One of the best duck preparations we have ever had and a dessert with a surprise inside (ahhh I didn’t take a picture). There is one small minus, I wish this place would of been closer but is definitely worth the trip from NYC!
… moreMichael Adler
Amazing meal and dining experience. We had the prix fixe Valentines Meal, and it exceeded our expectations. Can’t wait to go back.
… moreRyan Goldfarb
If you think reading and learning from a Canal House cookbook by Melissa & Christopher is a treat, just wait until you actually eat their food! An unbelievable experience from the moment you enter. Chicken sandwich, deviled eggs- thank me later! Can’t wait to go back!
… moreAnn Scher
Friendly, very professional, I especially liked the table arrangement of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.
… moreMike R
The Canal House, hmm what can I say?
This little gem is 4 star all the way
Everything was fresh and the service was first rate,
My wife and I had ourselves an excellent lunch date.
Highly recommend you stop on by,
And give this great little restaurant a try.
… moreThis little gem is 4 star all the way
Everything was fresh and the service was first rate,
My wife and I had ourselves an excellent lunch date.
Highly recommend you stop on by,
And give this great little restaurant a try.