What's Cooking At Washington House In Basking Ridge

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Washington House is a staple in Bernards Township's downtown area offering great food and atmosphere.

The latest addition is the restaurant's lavish outdoor dining area complete with radiant flooring, a luxury bathroom, overhead lighting, ventilation, and even trees to make diners feel more comfortable amid the pandemic.

Currently, outdoor dining is only being offered at the restaurant at 55 S Finley Ave. in Basking Ridge. With such rave reviews of the tent, General Manager Samantha Howley said the restaurant is currently seeking permits to make their outdoor area a permanent addition.

Along with the tent, there is also a unique option for diners to sit in the bed of a pickup truck.

Want to get a taste of what mouthwatering dishes they offer? Check out Patch's photo journey of some of their tasty dishes. (All photos by Alexis Tarrazi)

Avocado Fries - breaded and fried avocado slices served with a dipping sauce.

Red Snapper Fish Tacos - pickled red onions, avocado, tomatillo sauce, choice of flour or corn tortilla.

Washington Burger - secret sauce, smoked bacon, gruyère, cheese, grilled onion & organic romaine, side fries or side salad.

Mesquite-Rubbed French Cut Pork Chop - chive whipped potatoes, caramelized baby carrots,
pineapple & cucumber relish.

House Thai-Style Chicken Breast - ginger jasmine rice, slow-roasted shitake mushrooms,
Thai coconut sauce.

Alaskan Wild Halibut - over grilled Caesar, oven-roasted heirloom tomatoes, chermoula sauce.

Beef Tenderloin - truffle whipped potatoes, haricot verts, au poivre sauce.

House-Made Churros - nutella & dulce du leche dipping sauce.

Salted Watermelon - Patron Blanco Tequila, watermelon puree, lime, blue agave, salt.

Dine inside the bed of this unique pickup truck.

For more information on Washington House Restaurant visit washingtonhouserestaurant.com or facebook.com/washingtonhouserestaurant or instagram.com/washingtonhouserestaurant.

This story is part of Patch's "What's Cooking" series, which profiles local restaurants and eateries in the area. If you know of a local restaurant that should be profiled, contact [email protected].