Jefferson House

Lake Hopatcong, NJ · American restaurant

Rating
3.9/5
★★★★☆ 3.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Lake Hopatcong
#19
of 22 restaurants
City Percentile
10%
rating percentile
Address
Jefferson House, 139 Nolans Point Rd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
Phone
(973) 663-3063
Website
www.jefferson-house.com
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM Mon

Jefferson House is a restaurant located in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. It is one of 22 restaurants listed in Lake Hopatcong. Its 3.9-star rating is slightly below the Lake Hopatcong city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #19 of 22 restaurants in Lake Hopatcong. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Jefferson House

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... More

Hours

Friday12 PM–1 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Christine Avolio · Sep 2025

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 deliciou

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Brenda Elias · Aug 2025

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 . 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 aga

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Lina Ramirez · Aug 2025

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 brusche

★★★★☆ 4.0 dave I · Jul 2025

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!

★★★★★ 5.0 Craig · Feb 2026

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.

Accessibility & Amenities

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

Services

American restaurantBar

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