Restaurants & Bars
What's Cooking At Washington House In Basking Ridge
Patch's "What's Cooking" series profiles local restaurants and showcases what they are serving up through mouthwatering photos.
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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.
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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)
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Avocado Fries - breaded and fried avocado slices served with a dipping sauce.
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Red Snapper Fish Tacos - pickled red onions, avocado, tomatillo sauce, choice of flour or corn tortilla.
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Washington Burger - secret sauce, smoked bacon, gruyère, cheese, grilled onion & organic romaine, side fries or side salad.
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Mesquite-Rubbed French Cut Pork Chop - chive whipped potatoes, caramelized baby carrots,
pineapple & cucumber relish.
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House Thai-Style Chicken Breast - ginger jasmine rice, slow-roasted shitake mushrooms,
Thai coconut sauce.
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Alaskan Wild Halibut - over grilled Caesar, oven-roasted heirloom tomatoes, chermoula sauce.
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Beef Tenderloin - truffle whipped potatoes, haricot verts, au poivre sauce.
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House-Made Churros - nutella & dulce du leche dipping sauce.
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Salted Watermelon - Patron Blanco Tequila, watermelon puree, lime, blue agave, salt.
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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].
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