Blue Heron Tavern

Newton, NJ · American restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Newton
#3
of 77 restaurants
City Percentile
84%
rating percentile
Address
Blue Heron Tavern, 912 Swartswood Rd, Newton, NJ 07860
Phone
(973) 383-5460
Website
northshorehouse.com/blue-heron-tavern
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM Sat

Blue Heron Tavern is a restaurant located in Newton, NJ. It is one of 77 restaurants listed in Newton. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Newton city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #3 among Newton restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday5 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Margie Maak · Apr 2025

A wonderful experience at such a special place. Cannot say enough nice things. The cocktail menu is incredibly fitting and impressive but their whiskey collection is just as fun to travel through. The people behind making this place run are making it breathe hospitality with spirit. I cannot wait to visit again to discover more. Thank you for a memorable night.

★★★★★ 5.0 Pat D · Jul 2024

We have been to the Blue Heron Tavern 9 times and we have had fabulous meals each time. The overall experience is serene and tranquil as you overlook the lake. Certainly this is not an inexpensive evening, however the food, service, cocktails, and hospitality are well worth it. This past weekend, Saturday night, was another meal to remember. We started off with a Peach Aperol Paloma and La Beaume cocktails expertly prepared. For starters we ordered the ‘Burrata and Grilled Peaches’ (Over arugula with sliced almonds, prosciutto, and honey garlic vinaigrette) and the Fried Calamari (I do not have the full description - but soft & tender!). Two glasses of well priced and delicious wine; and for our entrees: ‘Black Peppercorn Crusted Elk Tenderloin’ (Foie gras truffle whipped potato, snap pea

★★★★★ 5.0 Jerry Russo · Aug 2023

Nice little gem here off the beaten path. Tucked away and bordering the lake The Blue Heron tavern is well worth the trip. From the moment you walk in, your hit with a feeling of nostalgia, ol school vibes. The menu on the other hand is fresh and inviting. The food is thoughtfully prepared and delicious. Great place for date night, family dinner or simply eating solo at the bar.

★★★★★ 5.0 Monica L · Apr 2023

We had a great 1st time experience at the Tavern last night. We started with a round of expertly prepared and presented cocktails (mine was a whisky sour special). Round of appetizers, salads & soups enjoyed by all. The gumbo was very smooth, and full flavored without being overly seasoned, my husbands mushroom soup also looked very good. For entrees My husband had the elk med/rare it was beautifully presented, mine was the bone in pork chop with batter fried artichoke heart, the salmon also looked well prepared and everyone in our party of 4 savored every bite. Others at our table who have eaten at the tavern several times said they had never been disappointed. We will definitely be back and look forward to enjoying the beautiful view in the warmer weather

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Christopher Corrado, DVM · Feb 2023

The Tavern can best be defined as mediocre, in need of better staff management, and better food quality. The cheese board advertising Marconi almonds came adorned with mediocre untoasted California almonds. The blue cheese was as unremarkable as the rest of the meal. The lobster lettuce rolls brought back memories of a brothel tour of Singapore. I have never experienced fishy lobster before, however, in addition to the notes of vinegar, I was given unsolicited flashbacks of unsavory times. The short rib was among the driest slow cooked cuts of meat I have ever eaten, the burner potato nest it came seated in followed the same trend. The barbacoa at Chipotle is better executed. The elk tenderloin was so heavily salted, if it had been left outside for a few days, it would have turne

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

American restaurant

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