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THE JEFFERSON HOUSE RESTAURANT- offering great food and beverage in a casual lakefront setting as well as catering for banquets, and special occasions. Located on the east shore of Lake Hopatcong at Nolan’s Point, Jefferson Township The Jefferson House Restaurant has been an important dining and entertainment attraction on the lake since its construction in 1926. Continuous remodeling and renovations make its facilities and atmosphere second to none. Thank you for a GREAT 2025 season! We will be closed for the Winter starting 9/28/25. We will open again in May 2026! We are booking now for Private Events for the 2026 season.
Enduring American lakefront eatery with a spacious deck offering pub fare, cocktails & live music.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 139 Nolans Point Rd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
Phone: (973) 663-3063
Website: https://www.jefferson-house.com/
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Reviews
Christine Avolio
A group of my friends and I were looking for a place to eat outside by the water before we all went out back to our different homestates after a weekend vacation together. This place was perfect, with a large outdoor area. We were initially concerned about the very loud live music playing because we wanted to be able to relax and have good conversations, but they were able to seat us farther away from it which worked out well. A huge bonus is that the outdoor area is completely dog friendly- our waitress even brought out a water bowl for each dog!
Service was fairly prompt and attentive. Food was generally tasty. We shared the maple garlic chicken wings appetizer and enjoyed them. I got the chicken tacos which I loved. I do not handle spiciness at all and they were safe for me and delicious! My boyfriend had the chicken tenders basket and shared his fries with me, which I also enjoyed. A friend also particularly loved the donut alcoholic cider from a local cidery. I think the only thing not enjoyed was one friend who got the 5 cheese Burger. There was something about the taste of the burger that he really didn’t care for. My boyfriend tried it and said the best way he could describe it was that the meat tasted more gamey than a usual burger.
Overall though a very positive experience with a beautiful view!
… moreService was fairly prompt and attentive. Food was generally tasty. We shared the maple garlic chicken wings appetizer and enjoyed them. I got the chicken tacos which I loved. I do not handle spiciness at all and they were safe for me and delicious! My boyfriend had the chicken tenders basket and shared his fries with me, which I also enjoyed. A friend also particularly loved the donut alcoholic cider from a local cidery. I think the only thing not enjoyed was one friend who got the 5 cheese Burger. There was something about the taste of the burger that he really didn’t care for. My boyfriend tried it and said the best way he could describe it was that the meat tasted more gamey than a usual burger.
Overall though a very positive experience with a beautiful view!
Brenda Elias
We arrived with no reservation but the waitress quickly prepared a table for us, party of 13. The atmosphere was casual, with a separate bar area, and seating tables over looking the water. The waitress, Jane Marie was hospitable took our orders. We were a large group so I’m sure we were overwhelming for her since we ordered the kids food 1st, then drinks, then our apps and food. We sat down at 2pm
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We received our food ONLY AFTER, someone in our party asked one of the waitress’ why we had not gotten our food since tables around us got their orders first. A different waitress responded “because you are a big party, the kitchen was short staff and because the kids went back to college”.
-When our waitress returned she realized she never placed the order in digitally. Then began to ask again what we ordered because she needed to see if food was ready in the kitchen and didn’t want to place all the orders again a second time. At 4PM—Then all the food came out rushed, cold, and the anticipated hunger and wait was truly disappointing!
Although we paid the $400 bill- this is just a sample of what We ordered and based on the speed of when we got our food only after we inquired about our order- I’m going to assume our food was just sitting in the kitchen: (we don’t like to return food)
-Beef empanadas (which were like knishes) not latin styled empanadas.
-Meat lovers pizza was hard
-Nachos were soggy and burnt placed on a metal tray with no real meat -the meat tasted like canned meat.
-Chicken sandwiches were cold
-Bruschetta was bland and just sitting in a watery mix
-Penne vodka bland and sauce was also watery
****Ropa Vieja(waitress did mention it new item) was the worst- looked like soup. IYKYK: looked more like “asopao”. We did credit for that meal!
Only good thing was the chicken tacos.
Kitchen needs a revamp of the head chef and menu!
Come for the view and drinks. Apparently the locals enjoy the bar cuz as we were leaving that area was packed.
Sadly I would NOT recommend this place although the views were great.
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We received our food ONLY AFTER, someone in our party asked one of the waitress’ why we had not gotten our food since tables around us got their orders first. A different waitress responded “because you are a big party, the kitchen was short staff and because the kids went back to college”.
-When our waitress returned she realized she never placed the order in digitally. Then began to ask again what we ordered because she needed to see if food was ready in the kitchen and didn’t want to place all the orders again a second time. At 4PM—Then all the food came out rushed, cold, and the anticipated hunger and wait was truly disappointing!
Although we paid the $400 bill- this is just a sample of what We ordered and based on the speed of when we got our food only after we inquired about our order- I’m going to assume our food was just sitting in the kitchen: (we don’t like to return food)
-Beef empanadas (which were like knishes) not latin styled empanadas.
-Meat lovers pizza was hard
-Nachos were soggy and burnt placed on a metal tray with no real meat -the meat tasted like canned meat.
-Chicken sandwiches were cold
-Bruschetta was bland and just sitting in a watery mix
-Penne vodka bland and sauce was also watery
****Ropa Vieja(waitress did mention it new item) was the worst- looked like soup. IYKYK: looked more like “asopao”. We did credit for that meal!
Only good thing was the chicken tacos.
Kitchen needs a revamp of the head chef and menu!
Come for the view and drinks. Apparently the locals enjoy the bar cuz as we were leaving that area was packed.
Sadly I would NOT recommend this place although the views were great.
Lina Ramirez
Save Your Appetite… ONlY come for the View!
If this place plans on continuing to serve food, they’ll need a full revamp—starting with the chef, the kitchen staff, and the entire menu.
We waited nearly 45 minutes before asking about our food, only to be told the kitchen was short-staffed because “everyone went back to college.” Meanwhile, tables that arrived after us were served first.
When we followed up again, our visibly flustered waitress claimed she couldn’t find our order—apparently, the Wi-Fi went out when she submitted it. Seriously?
When the food finally showed up over an hour later, we wish it hadn’t:
The wings were undercooked
Canned corned beef used for nachos (what?)
Cold grilled chicken sandwiches
Need empanadas that tasted like sad potato knishes
Soggy bland bruschetta, oily penne pasta and inedible ropa vieja.
The entire meal was a disaster from start to finish.!
The only thing this place has going for it?.. –
The view!
Come for a drink and the scenery—but eat literally Anywhere ELSE!
… moreIf this place plans on continuing to serve food, they’ll need a full revamp—starting with the chef, the kitchen staff, and the entire menu.
We waited nearly 45 minutes before asking about our food, only to be told the kitchen was short-staffed because “everyone went back to college.” Meanwhile, tables that arrived after us were served first.
When we followed up again, our visibly flustered waitress claimed she couldn’t find our order—apparently, the Wi-Fi went out when she submitted it. Seriously?
When the food finally showed up over an hour later, we wish it hadn’t:
The wings were undercooked
Canned corned beef used for nachos (what?)
Cold grilled chicken sandwiches
Need empanadas that tasted like sad potato knishes
Soggy bland bruschetta, oily penne pasta and inedible ropa vieja.
The entire meal was a disaster from start to finish.!
The only thing this place has going for it?.. –
The view!
Come for a drink and the scenery—but eat literally Anywhere ELSE!
dave I
7/9/25 first time here. A really nice spot to eat, drink and chill out!
We met friends here, we had some drinks and dinner. I had the chicken francese and my friend had the salad with shrimp.
The chicken was fine, it was a bit firm (al-dente if you will, but certainly fully cooked). My friend loved her salad and it was really big!
We ordered the onion rings for the table and they were possibly the Best Onion Rings ever! I would definitely get them if you like onion rings.
Service was great and friendly.
I’m looking forward to returning soon!
… moreWe met friends here, we had some drinks and dinner. I had the chicken francese and my friend had the salad with shrimp.
The chicken was fine, it was a bit firm (al-dente if you will, but certainly fully cooked). My friend loved her salad and it was really big!
We ordered the onion rings for the table and they were possibly the Best Onion Rings ever! I would definitely get them if you like onion rings.
Service was great and friendly.
I’m looking forward to returning soon!
Craig
I attended a private event at The Jefferson House in August and had a great experience. The venue has a beautiful location and is very well suited for private events, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
The owners were incredibly attentive and genuinely great people, which really showed in the level of care and hospitality throughout the event. If you’re looking for a place to host a private event or banquet, The Jefferson House is an excellent choice.
… moreThe owners were incredibly attentive and genuinely great people, which really showed in the level of care and hospitality throughout the event. If you’re looking for a place to host a private event or banquet, The Jefferson House is an excellent choice.
Arielle Minerva
I can’t thank the staff of The Jefferson House enough for putting together the most perfect day!
It was far my first experience there, but this time I was the bride. The amount of pressure their event team took off of my shoulders was incredible. Their level of support and attention to detail earned my trust instantly. From handmade bouquets for me and my bridesmaids, boutonnières for my dad and the ring bearer. We all now have a timeless keepsake! They made my rustic fall lakeside dream come true with the centerpieces and decor. Michelle and Boomer ROCKED! Patty took immaculate care of the room and Sue and John kept the drinks full and on point! Service was fantastic on all fronts.
We had our ceremony out in the beautifully decorated gazebo. They reserved the downstairs for us as well in case the weather didn’t hold up, and set up an hors d’oeuvres area for the bridal party during pictures! Chef Mario’s food was spectacular from start to finish. The prime rib was absolutely divine!
I ordered a plain white cake from a local bakery and Michelle their event coordinator added roses to it to go with the theme of the ball room.
I highly recommend this venue for any party. They absolutely blew me away. I was overwhelmingly grateful for every bit of time they put into planning and executing our dream wedding. When I was nervous about the order of events they were there assuring me we were on schedule. When I wasn’t sure what poses to do for our photos, the owner stepped right in and took charge resulting in some of my favorite shots. You can tell they truly care about events as if it were their own and I’m glad it seemed as though they had fun doing it!
Thank you again J House crew!❤️
Everything was PERFECT!
… moreIt was far my first experience there, but this time I was the bride. The amount of pressure their event team took off of my shoulders was incredible. Their level of support and attention to detail earned my trust instantly. From handmade bouquets for me and my bridesmaids, boutonnières for my dad and the ring bearer. We all now have a timeless keepsake! They made my rustic fall lakeside dream come true with the centerpieces and decor. Michelle and Boomer ROCKED! Patty took immaculate care of the room and Sue and John kept the drinks full and on point! Service was fantastic on all fronts.
We had our ceremony out in the beautifully decorated gazebo. They reserved the downstairs for us as well in case the weather didn’t hold up, and set up an hors d’oeuvres area for the bridal party during pictures! Chef Mario’s food was spectacular from start to finish. The prime rib was absolutely divine!
I ordered a plain white cake from a local bakery and Michelle their event coordinator added roses to it to go with the theme of the ball room.
I highly recommend this venue for any party. They absolutely blew me away. I was overwhelmingly grateful for every bit of time they put into planning and executing our dream wedding. When I was nervous about the order of events they were there assuring me we were on schedule. When I wasn’t sure what poses to do for our photos, the owner stepped right in and took charge resulting in some of my favorite shots. You can tell they truly care about events as if it were their own and I’m glad it seemed as though they had fun doing it!
Thank you again J House crew!❤️
Everything was PERFECT!
Sun Shine
My family and I were pleasantly surprised by this place. Going in I was just expecting it to be like a casual bar and burger place and that was fine with us. However, we were all so pleasantly surprised! Our visit was filled with awesome outdoor water views with high quality food in a very casual setting. We learned the fish is bought fresh and it was delicious!! The steak was cooked exactly as ordered and was very tasty!! Thank you for making our family birthday/anniversary afternoon lunch celebrations a perfect day! It ended up being even more perfect than we imagined!! Shout out to our server Diane, thank you for making our first visit a wonderful afternoon. We will be going back.
… moreMarisa Church
i don’t understand the bad reviews about this place. i’m surprised this isn’t at least a 4.0. this was my first time here and i’m going to tell it like how i saw it. i first walked in and was super skeptical about this place. on top of this, i was nervous about the ratings too. it didn’t seem like the best of places, especially since the bar area was crowded and super loud. after being seated though, i started to feel a little bit more comfortable. the whole outside area was crowded, but somehow i still got my food very quickly. they even seemed short on staff, but the service was still great. i dropped a shrimp on the floor and had to toss it, but without even asking or noticing anyone saw, and older man gave me another one for free and joked around with me. he was super nice and the service was great. i ordered the shrimp scampi and it looked great and tasted great. they didn’t have a dessert menu, so i was worried it wouldn’t taste that great. but my cheesecake was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. lastly, the view was just amazing! overall, i am super happy with my experience and strongly recommend this place!
… moreMichael Van Dromme
Sitting outside to enjoy the gorgeous view and breeze & the best assest here. If you like just simple beers its a nice patio bar. The food was very adequate. Nothing to rave about. We were excited to enjoy the outdoor bands they are well known for…but daggone the singer was off key every song. Our server was very good for a plus. Great hang out for a domestic beer with friends….but Id much rather spend my dinner money at the Windlass.
… moreHenry Ruiz
Great location on the lake with live music on Sunday in the summer. Fun tiki bar on the marina. I did not eat here. Drinks are good. Go inside for fast service.
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