I've been coming to Juniper Hill since they opened about seven years ago. I really want to continue to love this place but it's been challenging . There is new ownership recently, and they kept much of the original menu as well as adding some new dishes. Recent experience wasn't great... Service really suffering, took 20 minutes to get our first drink. Also - the cocktail pours are extremely light for what they are charging. Food was OK... Pizza has always been very good here but recently they just don't seem to season it at all. Two of us ordered the fish of the day @$39...small piece of cod, and just four pieces of potato ...meaning two small potatoes cut in half...and mine was actually missing the sauce. I'm not sure how that dish leaves the kitchen in a restaurant that is supposed to be of high caliber. They need to do better. read more

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Visited Juniper Hill last night for a reunion with a few high school friends. We enjoyed drinks and dinner at this quaint venue. We had a 7 PM reservation on a Wednesday night, and the place and parking lot were packed! Good sign to start! To begin, I enjoyed the Ruby grapefruit mocktail. Although I'd love trying new and unique cocktails at different establishments, I was in the mood for something light and refreshing and nonalcoholic. This hit just a spot. For food, we started off with the margherita pizza to share. Then, I opted for the crispy, buttermilk chicken sandwich with malt vinegar, potato wedges/fries. It was very delicious. The sandwich was crispy and fresh and the bun looked like it was handcrafted. The malt fries were unique because they had a vinegar powder on them. I've never tasted malt vinegar before, and it was a unique texture. Our waitress was very friendly, but I wish she had been a bit more attentive. She only stopped by to ask us for our drink order, our food order, and to give the check. My friends wanted to order more drinks, but because she did not come around as frequently as we would have liked, they were unable to place another order. I will give her the benefit of the doubt, however, because the restaurant was bustling from start to finish. Overall, very nice setting and meal. Cute decor, including an Anthony Bourdain abstract portrait. read more

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Our first visit for my wife's birthday and they exceeded expectations.by a long shot. Our server Steve was exceptionally knowledgeable, table service 5 stars, ambiance really modern sheik look and food awesome. We started with their Berkshire Pork Cheeks for appetizers, a bountiful Semolina Rigatoni vodka sauce and Amish Chicken . We will be returning soon and often. read more

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This place was highly recommended by multiple friends and family in the area. We came for brunch on a Sunday. We made reservations but didn't seem like we needed to since we came once they opened. We love the farm to table with the local farms. The menu is so simple but diverse in flavors. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I'd definitely come back to try more of their menu for lunch/dinner. I was told this used to be a bank and that you can ask to reserve the bank vault for dining. They have a good amount of seating inside and near their bar area. It looks like they may also offer outdoor seating as well if the weather allows. I'll definitely be back since my friend lives 5 mins away. read more

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I stumbled onto this restaurant by accident on Resy and it with worth a visit! I was impressed by how good the staff was, the pleasant decor, and the fantastic food! They started me off with these tiny little onion bread squares, which were tasty. The fish of the day was cod and it was so good! Perfectly cooked, tender and glistening inside. Lots of flavors. Some would say a lot is going on, but I was for it. My only complaint is the high 4% credit card fee. Like I literally found you guys through Amex, wyd bro? read more

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Continuing our trend of going someplace new for special events, I made reservations at Juniper Hill for my wife's birthday inside what used to be one of the bank branches I delivered mail to when I worked for United National Bank (~25 years ago), back when I worked with my future mother-in-law. I spent most of the night recalling how the building used to be (e.g., the bar is in what used to be the drive thru lanes). There's even a table inside the old vault. They brought out some pieces of focaccia bread with olive oil for dipping. As an appetizer, we went with the octopus à la plancha. For our mains, my wife had the salmon cooked medium, while I went with the flat iron steak prepared medium rare. For dessert, my wife had the carrot cake special while I had the milk stout float, which is like a root beer float but with a dark stout beer. Everything was delicious. We plan to return to try brunch sometime soon. read more

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I had a wonderful dining experience here. I came here with my friend who had dined here before. Our waiter was very nice and gave us great recommendations. I got the potato latke which also had smoked salmon on top. Delicious! I also got the Pom Pom chai and the sangria. I cannot wait to try the rest of the menu the next time around. read more

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Food- outstanding Service- outstanding Atmosphere- pleasant and unique I plan to go back again very soon! read more

I was in the area from out of town and found this place on Yelp. It was truly amazing...creative craft cocktails, excellent service and a creative but delicious menu. The Brussel sprouts were to die for, the fish tacos were amazing. It was so good that we came back the next night with a larger party. Again..absolutely outstanding!! read more

We went for brunch on a Saturday. Nice unique menu. Relaxing atmosphere. Service efficient and friendly--personable. I had the breakfast burger and it was scrumptious! The frittata was also delicious. I like that they offer different water choices (still, sparkling, tap). read more

Food was great and service was spot on. I had the steak - tender and flavorful. And the fries are done in beef tallow. My daughter had the short ribs which were fall off the bone tender. My wife got a burger done perfectly. Definitely a go back. read more

Tasty farm-to-table food with excellent craft cocktail and wine selections. I enjoyed the classic burger along with their peach-bourbon craft cocktail. Everything was wonderful! If you're lucky, you can reserve a table in their bank vault. Food service was at a relaxed pace. I don't recommend coming here if you are in a rush. While it's a sign of the times, Juniper Hill adds the dreaded 3.5% credit card processing fee. read more

Juniper Hill - Peach and Bourbon cocktail- delicious! - New American Near Me - Clinton Township, New Jersey

I came here with two of my chums to kick off Memorial Day Weekend. I'd heard good things about this place but it's rare I'm in this section of Hunterdon for a meal. (Disclosure - I am a native of the Kingdom of Hunterdon) I mean this with all due respect, but the spacious, rustic farmhouse interior feels like it would be more at home in one of the tourist trappy areas in the western section of the county in Frenchtown or Lambertville. I would be curious what their typical clientele is - I think this area has gotten a bit bougier in recent years and could also be getting some of the visitors to nearby Clinton. Anyway. The minute I pulled into the parking lot here on Saturday afternoon, I thought, "This looks like it used to be a bank." The building has that local mom & pop bank vibe from the 80s/90s, and that thought was validated when we walked in and there was a small dining area inside a vault. Very nice touch. We opted to eat indoors (it was getting toasty), and despite it being around 1PM the place was pretty empty. We were seated within about 15 feet of the aforementioned vault, and I could see a full service bar area in the adjoining room. Definitely my kind of place. One issue with the artwork - per the accompanying picture, they have an Anthony Bourdain print up, but the quote of his has a significant grammatical error. It should be, "I WOULD like to see small farmers empowered," not I WILL." Hopefully they get that fixed in the near future but there's a decent chance I'm the only person riled up by it. I was sucked into the almighty brunch dilemma (sweet versus savory) and ended up getting the lemon ricotta pancakes, along with the biscuits and sausage gravy, thinking I'd understandably have quite a few leftovers. Nope - literally just one biscuit remained at the end of my carnage. Both were very good, though the biscuits were the star for me. SLIGHTLY overcooked/crunchier than I would have preferred, but they tasted fantastic and reminded me (in the best way) of my all-time favorite biscuits from Roy Rogers. The accompanying sausage gravy provided some much-needed moistness and flavor. The pancakes were very good as well; my only mild issue was that I wasn't crazy about the inclusion of the chopped walnuts on top (for texture purposes), but that's on me for not requesting their exclusion at the time of ordering. The service was pretty good. Our waiter was friendly and did stop by from time to time, but I thought the response time started to lag a bit in the second half of the meal. Nothing egregious, and no one was in a massive rush, peering at their watches, but it could tighten up a bit. We had a young pup in our dining party that was starting to get antsy, otherwise it may not have been noticed at all. It's sadly pretty rare that I have a solid restaurant recommendation around here (it's a bit of a foodie wasteland) but this would be one of them. I definitely want to come back to sample one of the edgy cocktails and hopefully eat a meal in the vault. read more

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Impeccable service. Beautiful, modern decor revamped from a former bank. (If you want, you can find in the former vault!) And most important, EXCELLENT locally sourced food! Reserved for my friend's birthday and they were just amazing to us. Beginning to end, I cannot rave enough. Cocktails with funky names were at first impression, were pretentious but just soooo worthy! And everything we ordered was AMAZING! Did I mention how awesome the servers were? What we ate: Hand Dipped Ricotta White Pie White Pie with Sausage and Kale Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad with Salmon Grilled Hangar Steak Roasted Amish Chicken read more

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We ate here last weekend. I'm ecstatic about the quality of food and the service at this restaurant. I am usually very disappointed by restaurant meals. Not so here! The meal my husband and I had here was beyond reproach. It was noteworthy and divine. We both loved it. We had a delectable grilled octopus stater, I had the vegetarian option which was an outstanding bean cassoulet and my spouse had the fish which was a generous portion of halibut that was in a marvelous sauce. Everything was cooked to perfection and the flavors were sublime. It was inspiring. I actually was inspired to create a version of cassoulet this week which I had never cooked before! Thank you for inspiring me. I cannot wait to go back. read more

I saw this restaurant on my way home And so I ventured into this one time bank Very welcoming building. First thing I noticed, very clean and a very nice hostess. I went to the bar had a beer and looked around. Again well kept very clean the beer was good so I decided to order one of their appetizers. The ricotta cheese with olive oil and fresh crusted bread. It was well presented and came out in a timely manner. It was delicious no over powering flavoring. All ingredients well balanced. The bar staff very professional and friendly. It's nice when even a little busy they can converse with you and that makes this restaurant one of my now favorites. Definitely going back with the wife. read more

Creative and delicious food! Wonderful service. Farm-to-table ambiance. Definitely on our repeat list.

Delicious Brunch/Lunch! Very cozy dining room in an old bank. They have one table you can eat in the old safe. Excellent service. The Shishito Peppers and Tuna Crudo were amazing! Very tasty Chicken biscuits sandwich. Our third visit, we'll be back! read more

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Love this little farm to table restaurant that is housed in a former bank. I came here for brunch with a friend on a Saturday in August. It wasn't too busy at all. Everything we ordered looked beautiful and tasted delicious. I had the shrimp and grits with a side of thick cut bacon for my main meal. Everything about the shrimps and grits was excellent and not too "heavy". The shrimp was ultra tender. The bacon was crispy and delicious. It was enough for two people with leftovers. I didn't taste my friend's peach and tomato salad but it was so visually appealing! My friend loved it! She added the chicken Milanese and thought it was the perfect accompaniment. The pot de crème was spectacular. It's like a luxuriously rich chocolate pudding. The lavender panna cotta was vibrant and just the right amount of sweetness. The blueberry compote complimented the lavender flavors perfectly. My cappuccino was also the perfect ending to my meal. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Love the ambiance and decor. They have outdoor seating and a liquor license. The menu is ever changing based on what's available from local suppliers so keep this restaurant in your regular rotation so you can checkout what's new on the menu! read more

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Amazing and fun place to eat. Great atmosphere and great service. If I was from the New Jersey area, I'd be coming back here. I highly recommend! read more

Juniper Hill - Flat iron steak - New American Near Me - Clinton Township, New Jersey

Found this restaurant on our way back from the Bethlehem,PA Christmas market. About a 20 minute wait for a bar area table - Saturday night at 715 with no reservation. Busy! It's small and clearly popular with the local crowd. Saw several singles (older, well dressed) eat at the bar. Food was excellent. Service was attentive and pleasant but not excessive. Varied menu with multiple price points. Pizza is a favorite - saw a lot of to-go boxes leaving with diners. I look forward to trying Juniper Hill again! read more

I'll be dreaming about those pancakes for awhile...this review is for brunch. You have to get the biscuits and gravy app. So good! And the pancakes! I regretfully chose shrimp and grits which was good, but my friend let me have a bite of the pancakes and those were incredible! Service was a bit slow and the Bloody Mary's left something to be desired. It is a bit pricy. Next time we'll have to try to sit outside! read more

Juniper Hill - Pancakes - New American Near Me - Clinton Township, New Jersey

Wow, this place is incredible. My sister hosted our book club here and when I first saw the menu, I wasn't sure it was "my kind of place" but I'm always down to try something new. My sister's husband recommended the Banh Mi Burger, he said it was on a list for "best restaurant burger" and he had his doubts but now he is always craving it and whenever he comes to Juniper Hill, he has to get it. I love Banh Mi sandwiches and burgers are great so I was tempted to get it especially after the high recommendations, but the Spicy Soppressata Pie was calling my name. My mother agreed to share her Banh Mi Burger with me and I was happy with the arrangement. That is, until our food came out. Now don't get me wrong, the Spicy Soppressata was great- hot honey, Soppressata, and Pepperoncini peppers is a mouthwatering combination and it did not disappoint!! However, when I tried the Banh Mi Burger I immediately wanted to grab her plate and finish it! Haha. So I guess the real mistake here was not ordering both. For dessert we shared the Chamomile Panna Cotta and the Citrus Tart. Both were absolutely divine. The Panna Cotta is small so I would recommend sharing with only 2-3 people. The citrus tart is a bit bigger, you can get away with sharing with 4-5 on that one. The chamomile infusion in the Panna cotta was unusual and delicious, it says it comes topped with blueberries but we were treated to a pineberry topping (those whitish pink strawberries that are seasonal this time of year) which made it even more unusual and special. In the citrus tart you have the very tart yuzu custard (I am not sure what yuzu is but it is yummy and very similar to lemon) topped with fresh blueberries and the most heavenly dollop of toasted Italian meringue. I did not have any alcoholic drinks but my sister said they are always really unique and enjoyable. Aside from the divine menu, the ambiance here is cozy and really cool. Apparently it used to be a bank and they've kept some of those original elements, like the huge vault and deposit box. My party was lucky enough to get the vault room which was incredibly inviting with its pillows and mood lighting. Honestly though, there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. It has a modern farmhouse aesthetic. The bathroom is private, large, and immaculate. I really have nothing negative to say about this place, and I will definitely return! read more

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WOW! Still thinking about the food I had at Juniper Hill. Everything from the beets knees drink to the delicious pizza, I can't find anything I didn't like. Completely underestimated this place and I'm so sad I did. The bartender Alex ( I believe was his name) was extremely friendly and great mixologist to make perfect drinks every time. beets knees is photographed below and it was so good. Ordered a second one and it was just as good as the first one. Great decor and very clean. Planning our next girls night out here. Can't wait! Pizza was so tasty! Lentil soup....amazing and so flavorful! Thank you for this JEM! read more

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Easily the best restaurant in the area. Every dish I've had has been INCREDIBLE, and the cocktails are creative and delicious. I love that they're not as sweet as some other places. I don't know how they do their potatoes, but they're the single best potatoes I think I've had anywhere ever. read more

Food: my food was great with one exception, the bun! Was it stale? It might have been unless the bun textures have changed since I last consumed it not too long ago! Service: it is very friendly and welcoming. They are attentive as well. Value: it was reasonable. If you are getting drinks you may end up paying more than $50 per person for dinner. Parking: this is an old bank so ample parking around it. Notables: the old vault is not a dining room, you can probably reserve it for special occasions. There was also an unidentified smell in the restaurant. It was not pleasant to me but my wife did not seem to notice. read more

Juniper Hill - Focaccia with olive oil - New American Near Me - Clinton Township, New Jersey

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Having grown up not far from here I would say this area of town would not be known for any outstanding dining experience. Things obviously change over the years, and I was surprised to see this on Yelp and with so many great reviews. In other words, I had to make the trek out to try it! What I experienced was a rare treat of what I would call a true artistic and talented chef creating experiences of taste and not just recipes to be churned out for the sake of food. The salad of Black Mission Figs, Prosciutto Americano, Arugula, Toasted Almonds, Chives, Hibiscus Dressing was truly amazing. Also at the table was a Crudo of Big Eye Tuna - Sliced Raw Big Eye Tuna, Grated Green Apple, Watermelon Radish, Yuzu Kosho, Fresh Dill, Juniper Oil. Though I did not taste it, the person enjoying it said it was amazing. Going into the main of Grilled Wild Fish Tacos - Wild east coast market fish, mango, fresh cabbage slaw, spicy mayo, lime the meal only got better. The fish was skate and for tacos these were some of the best I have had anywhere. Job well done here. I hope they keep it going. For as long as they do I will still be returning! read more

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Juniper Hill has been our go-to local restaurant for years. I wanted to update previous reviews to mention how amazing this place is for food allergies. My daughters have severe allergies to eggs, dairy, and nuts, and are usually limited in what they can order at restaurants. Juniper Hill goes out of its way to ensure it has a safe variety of options-- a true gem in Hunterdon and the allergy community. read more

Plenty of parking Clean bathroom Service and food are good! Drinks- got the drink with cucumber and it was very refreshing Focaccia- thought it would be warm but it wasn't but the bread was still very good Chicken- good! Juicy and flavorful. A little salty. I didn't like the side it comes with. It's like some crouton and veggie thing and the crouton was drenched in the sauce and it was so salty. I would much rather have sautéed veggies, salad, or fries Cheeseburger- good. Comes with fries and you can choose to have reg fries or malt fries. We got the malt fries and it was so good. Loved that it was hot! Comes with some homemade sauce and it's like a ginger vinegar and at first I wasn't a huge fan but ended up really liking it Asked for ketchup, mustard, and hot sauce Hot sauce was homemade and def had gochujang, Korean pepper paste, in it. Wasn't a fan of the hot sauce Would def try some other dishes and drinks Such a cute place read more

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Please do yourself the favor and stop by this restaurant! After a long afternoon kayaking we needed to refuel. This restaurant is beautiful such a rustic feel and the staff is super Friendly. Now I love fig, so when I saw this salad I just had to get it. Now for the cost You'd think it was a big portion. But that is like an appetizer, well worth every penny. Sweet and savory with a little tang from the arugula it is mere perfection! The fisH tacos also has a blend of flavors that keep you just digging in for more! Let talk about this crispy fried chicken, crispy With every bite and the toppings of it, chefs kiss! This whole place is just TASTY! The sauce that came with fresh! Crunchy! French fries well that wasn't my cup of tea, it's the malt vinegar that thru me off but my Friend loved it!! Please just visit and give it all a try! read more

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Stopped by for lunch after the Clinton Spring Street Fair. Super contemporary decor (even a painting of Anthony Bourdain) and delicious brunch menu. So much to choose from. My husband had chicken and waffles and I had a burger with bacon jam and fried egg. The fries were totally delicious! Bloody Mary was one of the best ever! Kudos to the bartender. Service was impeccable. Very attentive...and it was busy! Would eat there next time we are in the area! read more

Great food. Fresh. The potatoes and pizza are so good! The specialty drinks are on point too !

A beautiful restaurant with an ambitious and varied menu that delivers. The hamachi appetizer is spectacular. The cocktails are inventive and wonderful. Every entree was beautifully plated, with flavors and textures that complement each other. Chicken sandwich--perfect. Pizza was intensely flavored and perfect. Salad? crisp and delicious. The pot de crème dessert? Awesome. I cannot wait to return. read more

Classy ambience. Food is high quality. Nice to have a fine dining establishment out here in the boonies! There is a dearth of them and Juniper Hill is a worthy addition. Love their brunches. The service is professional. Make reservations; this place is popular. read more

Such a giant leap up from where they were with prior owner / chef. We sat outdoors, which was very pleasant. Our waitstaff, Kimberly, was a delight. Food was fantastic. Will go here again soon. read more

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Juniper Hill has some of the best food and drinks in the area by far. The staff are all so kind, the menu is very unique with plenty of options, and the cocktails are completely unparalleled. Juniper Hill never disappoints! read more

Cocktails were very good. I found the food a little overdone, meaning the main component of the dish was not the center of the dish. Too much filler and sauces. Also a little loud. read more

I had one of the best soups I have ever had last night. It may have been a special, as I di not see it on their online menu, but for $18 it was more than I could have imagined. It had a ceviche incorporated and was extraordinary delicious. Fish taco was also very good. read more

Awesome bartenders and even better food make this 4 star restaurant great. I had a Vietnamese "Bahn Mi" inspired cheeseburger which was really tasty and unexpected from an American tavern. The other menu options look just as good. I will need to try them next time. read more

Juniper Hill - Juniper Hill's Banh Mi Beef Burger - New American Near Me - Clinton Township, New Jersey

Nice menu selection. Good food, atmosphere, good service. Enjoyed our evening with friends. Good cocktails. read more