Nice atmosphere. Meal was average and first time around one dish needed to be replaced. Good service. But why $20 just to park??? read more

This place is a little overrated. The food is good but it's over priced. Our waitress was excellent and there was a violinist that was amazing. The escargots were fantastic, but the rest of the food was average. read more

My wife and I ventured to Odette's for a celebratory dinner. Valet service ($10) is the only option based on location. From the parking garage you take an elevator up one floor to the restaurant and hotel entrance. The restaurant is well decorated, and the view of the Delaware river is awesome. We checked in on our reservation and was taken to our table. The table was next to a window on the street side of the building. It was drafty so I asked if we could be moved to a small table for 2 on the back side of the restaurant. I was told it was reserved for later reservation. I asked why couldn't the later take our table and we take the available table. I was told that is not an option but if you want to sit in the bar on a high top we could move there. I turned down the not-so-great offer. Five minutes later the hostess comes over and offers us the table next to the one I asked for originally, so we move. After we move, we wait 15 minutes before a server addresses us. Not such a great start as far as we are concerned. I review the wine list and order a bottle. I have to say the wine list is impressive with over 200 bottles to choose from, most ranging in the $100 to $350 range. We ordered dinner a porterhouse for two to share. It comes with 2 salads and 2 vegetables. Salads come out transported by a food runner. A recommendation here for the restaurant. When bringing a Caesar salad to a table bring a pepper mill with you. We asked for some pepper, so the runner notified our waiter, and he showed up 7 minutes later with the pepper mill. Next out comes the porter house ordered Pittsburg Medium. The steak comes pre-sliced which was expected when ordering a steak for two. Since it was sliced the server, or the cook should have noticed the strip side was rare and the filet side was cooked correctly. We ate it as is without making a fuse. Worth noting, whoever sliced the steak did a terrible job. The filet side came out in chucks and the strip side was large slices making the pieces hard to chew. The grilled asparagus was boiled first and mushy inside before grill marks were added, the potato had a large brown spot which was obvious since it was sliced in half. The restaurant is just pushing food out without any pride on content. Overall, I would rate the restaurant a 3 out 5 with the highlight on décor with a small negative on noise. Service and hospitality would be 3 and the food itself would be 2 based on my notes above. read more

I was excited to take my family to Odette's. The decor and view are beautiful but our food took almost an hour to arrive and when it did it was cold. I hope they figure out the restaurant because they have a gem if they can get it right! read more

Dined tonight outside with breathtaking view of the river...the cocktails and appetizers...mac & cheese, hummus with veggies and pita...hummus was house made and delicious...the chilled seafood platter and the mushroom & pesto flat bread were ample and delicious The wine selections were top notch and presented beautifully and professionally Entrees...black bass and short rib lollipop...which makes it sound small...it was plentiful and as described by our server Amanda...tender and like butter and it was Very enjoyable dining experience...would definitely return Again, thank you Amanda who allowed us to relax...never felt rushed...attentive service and great recommendations read more

Odette's...Oh No! Headline, the Odette's restaurant has lost their executive chef, Adam Sheff, and they are running on borrowed time. Hopefully, they can find a new executive chef, otherwise we fear this restaurant may be in its way down the Delaware River which would be sad given how much time, money and effort was put into making this a special dining experience for visitors and locals alike. While Odette's continues to have an exemplary (and expensive) wine list, its menu has changed to something you would find at Peddler's Village, Applebee's or Chickie and Pete's. No exaggeration here - we've gone from fresh soups and a French-inspired, locally-sourced, seasonal, artisan menu (which we loved) to a basic selection of chicken parmesan, meatloaf, shrimp cocktail, linguine Bolognese and a burger. The beautiful dessert menu is gone, replaced with favorites you would find at any mid-level restaurant along Route 611. All of this combines to an overpriced experience for food you'd be better off making at home. We went there for my husband's birthday just a few days ago and here is what we experienced: a underexperienced, disheveled wait staff, our lost reservation, burnt salmon and candied carrots (which were literally black) with a rice which tasted like it came from a box, chicken parmesan which was burnt, hard and thickened with cheese accompanied by a pasta side which also tasted like it came from a can. There was no attempt to make the plates look attractive, it looked like food you would receive in lunch line at school. We did enjoy a very nice bottle wine which became our dessert because we couldn't bear to further attempt the dessert menu given how horrific our entrees had been. Our favorite part of the evening was leaving and seeing the young person who served us our wine, all dressed in their parka coat, ready to leave for the night, sitting at the hostess desk, scrolling through their iPhone. When we politely asked our server whether there had been a chef change, they didn't know and inquired for us - they came back to tell us that there had been a change. In doing a little research the next morning, I was able to find out that there actually is NO executive chef at Odette's right now, they're making do until they find a new one. They have an ad on Indeed seeking an Executive Chef which has been live as of the last 7 days with the phrase "hiring immediately." I do hope they find someone, and in full candor, I hope they'll reconsider the median salary range for they're offering for the position because with the investment they've put into this location, the marketing and the clientele they can draw, they would be best to understand that they will only do this by investing in an outstanding chef who has a good resume, reputation and the ability to create a special dining experience. Anything less will never restore the glory that this wonderful place has enjoyed since it was restored. read more

Nice ambiance, ok service but the food? I honestly had to pinch myself and look around several times. I felt like I was on pranked, people actually LIKE this food? I'm still in shock, it's like a fever dream. Dry, flavorless, hair in food... I can't even spend another minute thinking about the utter disappointment that is this restaurant. NEVER AGAIN read more

Great brunch spot in New Hope! Love the rooftop deck for yummy cocktails as well. We stayed at the hotel which was really beautiful and our suite was decked out. Pricey but a great place to visit and dine. read more

Downhill even more. Gave it one more try, nope and done. Agree with the previous poster that their menu items have gone downhill. No more escargot - instead there were items like meatloaf, chicken Parm, and fried shrimp with fries. Not the Odettes menu that we had previously seen. read more

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Lunch was good but overpriced- valet parking sucks and it is just stupid. Restaurant not as beautiful as the pictures, it's really a tourist trap we found out from locals that it is just that ! read more

I am posting a review to complain about the horrible experience my family and I had at this restaurant. I demand a refund or at least a credit to us so you can properly fix it and try again. As I showed up we were not offered any comfortable wait area and did not have our coats taken and stored in a coat closet. Secondly we waited a long time to get our reserved table and had to sit and be tortured with the terrible pianist if that's what you call him who looked drunk and edematous. It would have been better to listen to the cheap pandora with commercials. As we ordered, we were not served water and when I begged for ice water, I received a warm glass of tap water. The kids waited a while for their food and we were told we had to sit at the high table that our little kids had to climb up the chairs and dangerously sit on super high chairs. The wine is cheap and it sucked! We then ordered a wedge salad and it was in dressing soup and there was no bacon chopped on top like it's supposed to be served. We were cheated out of a side as well with our main meals. When the filet mignon came out it was cold, dry as hell and they did not bring the Bernaise sauce I asked for. When I asked for the sauce, it took 20 minutes to get it. At this point we just wanted to leave. When we received the check we were charged 3 ice creams and a cheesecake we did not order or get. We were over charged for the steak and believe the bald waiter with facial hair goatee and mustache pocketed the money. I would like a full refund for the horrible experience. I will be reaching out to the manager today. read more

Been a couple times for brunch, lunch, and dinner - we love it! Love the decor and ambiance. Surprised there aren't more guests whenever we go. Their lobster roll is pricey but it's definitely meaty and luxurious. Also, love the live music during dinner! read more

let me say the staff is the best. They are extremely polite. Even when a customer was overly rude and disrespectful, the entire staff was right on top of his every complaint and worked to resolve things quickly. The new menu is great as well. I love the variety and selections. Although I miss the escargot. I was not overly impressed with my orders. Although I will say my two guests were very pleased with their meals. I ordered the crab cocktail, the oysters Rockefeller, and the steamed clams. I also ordered the side of sauteed lobster. The steamers where a little bigger than I am used to and rather tough. I used to be a clammer and do love steamed clams. I prefer the traditional "steamer clam", or more commonly called long neck or soft shell. When not available, I prefer smaller, sweeter clams like buttons or little necks. These were more of the top neck size. I was impressed with the amount or size of the crab cocktail, but it was a little fishy tasting and smelling. Not much, but some. I was disappointed in the oysters Rockefeller. They just weren't that good. Flavorless with very little oyster. The sauteed lobster was pretty good, but I am always very displeased when any restaurant uses the rubbery claw tip in food. Just poor practice. Yes, it is pricey, but good food always is. It is a nice atmosphere, incredible staff, great variety. Hopefully they will tweak the recipes some. I will give it another shot, knowing this was the first week with a new menu. read more

Strike two. Crab cocktail fishy, lobster tail fishy. Filet cooked well but zero seasoning. Simply not worth the money. I don't ever mind paying for quality food. This falls short of that. The seafood is mediocre. Sorry, just because you are expensive, doesn't mean you are quality. Skip the parking nightmare and party club atmosphere and go to The Black Bass. Its just north of New Hope on the same road. Much more atmosphere and ambience. Much better food. Actually not as expensive either. read more

Skip this place. We had a reservation for our anniversary and called to request a table with a river view - they put us right behind the hostess stand. At the end of April and the menu was all heavy winter dishes - meatloaf, short ribs, bolognese. No spring ingredients. I asked to see a bourbon list - since when are Crown Royal and Southern Comfort bourbon? The crab cakes were cold in the middle - tasted like they had been prepared days earlier and warmed briefly. We will never return read more

TERRIBLE ATMOSPHERE! I did not feel as if I was dining. I felt like I was in a Denny's on a Sunday morning after church let out. Multiple other parties complained to management along side of me and nothing was done about it. One table ruined many people's meals. We were there for my mother's birthday and could not even hold a conversation due to these people. All and all, the food was good and our waitress was fantastic. Management asked us for an email address, so unless something is resolved I can not say that I will ever be going back. -Side note- My meal was over $900 for 7 people. I'm not one to complain ever. However, when I can't have a conversation with my mother on her 51st birthday, when multiple people complain, and nothing is done about it, that's absolutely wrong. read more

Parking was crazy around noon on a Sunday, so we got parking up the towpath and walked. Amanda, our server, was amazing. There was a large party of 9 adults and 5 kids. Food was very overpriced but pretty good. I tried the cheese plate. There was some sort of blueberry cheddar cheese on there that was delicious. There was also Brie and some sort of stinky cheese. On the side was like 4-6 crackers, fig jam and sugary nuts. Many in the party had the tomato soup which they said was amazing. The Bellini was strong and tasty. I got the Benedict with ham. It was a pretty standard dish and came with tiny roasted potatoes. My husband got the avocado toast. It was smeared with barely any avocado and only came with one egg. The arugula on the side was dressed with a tasty lemon vinaigrette. I stole some to add to my dish. Even though they had a Santa brunch going on, it seems like they don't know how to cater to children. I would come again for dinner, without children. read more

Beautiful setting. Frittata was bland. Needed more flavoring for sure. Service was fine.

I thought I submitted this review already but apparently didn't post we had a brunch recently for 12 people , from the minute we got there to the minute we left the service was excellent from the valet parking to the front desk to our waitstaff especially AMANDA was exactly what I expected delicious appealing Wine a little pricey but it's 'NEW HOPE' .. going back soon cheers. read more

It's a gorgeous space on the Delaware River with just average food. We came for "lunch" and but they were only serving "brunch." Very limited menu and really nothing for vegetarians except gloppy French toast covered in whipped cream. My biggest issue is service seemed unpolished. We requested outdoor seating with our reservation. The host tried to seat us inside even though several outdoor tables were available. Insisting on a better table is never a good way to start a dining experience. read more

So this is my second review...second visit. Husband and I dined here in the first two weeks they were open and there were issues. But we wanted to give it another chance, so decided to drive up for a nice waterside brunch last weekend. Checked in for our 2 pm reservation, and were seated. Waited a bit, then waitress came by and took our drink orders. We sat directly next to the bar. 20 minutes later, no drinks. Waitress comes over to take our food orders and said 'sorry the bar is slow. We just opened and they are learning the system. ' ?? I have no idea what that meant because drinks were obviously being made at the bar...but we continued to wait, and then what do you know... a screamingly ear splitting fire alarm goes off. It's wailing, but not one staff person made a move to let diners know what to do. Apparently no one knew. Stay? Go? After a number of minutes we were told to evacuate. So we put on our masks and file out into the parking lot. Many paying customers in the lot, including a group of people who were obviously attending an event. The alarm is still shrieking, and we mill about, with the staff very clearly happy they are now on break. Laughing, hanging out, chatting, having a grand time. No one - no management in sight to come around and check in with guests. No police, no fire trucks... now the older people at the event summon someone to get them chairs. It's a solid 25 minutes that we are standing around. Finally a police car shows up, then 5 minutes later a fir truck. Still nothing from any manager to the customers, but the staff is having a grand old time. I'm picturing that even if we went back in at that very moment, it would be at least an hour before we saw any food or drink. It was by then 3:30. I will end by saying my husband and I went in to the car park, got our keys and were ready to leave when we were asked if we paid for parking! I'm not sure what's going on with the management at Odette's but they need some serious customer service training. That's our last visit. read more

Great steak, service, and ambiance. Sat on the deck and what a view! Didn't expect anything less from Alex Mastoris!

One star for our lovely waitress. She was doing her best to make a thoroughly mediocre experience the best it could be. I see other reviews echo my experience but I think it's worth repeating. The dining room, bar and balcony view are all worth experiencing once. I wouldn't mind the $20 "admission fee" for parking, and the premium prices for everything on the menu if the food justifies it. It does not. The fillet was rubbery and accompanying asparagus was unseasoned, hard and therefore inedible. The black bass was remarkably tasteless with a sour sauce the overwhelmed the dish. The turnip (1) was much like the asparagus and undercooked. I took back my keys from the valet feeling like is just made a charitable donation for the night. Go for a drink at the bar to enjoy the view from above the Delaware if your must. Skip the dining experience. read more

called a liability as an employee after having multiple seizures they refused to call an ambulance. Treat staff horribly.

My wife and I were visiting the New Hope / Lambertville area and wanted to check out Odette's for a drink at the bar. We were hesitant at first since we had heard that it was a place mainly for the very wealthy; which we are not. We figured, what the heck let's go there anyway. We pulled into valet parking (there is no self parking option) and asked the valet if we were dressed appropriately to sit at the bar for a drink. He assured us that we were fine and directed us to the elevators. We sat down at the bar, which is beautiful, and the bartender; a very welcoming woman, asked what we'd like to drink. Our drinks were perfectly prepared and the place is absolutely stunning. The bar manager (I think) asked if this was our first time there and, when we told her it was, she invited us to take our drinks and walk around. She said we could walk out to their outdoor seating area to enjoy the view of the river. We walked outside and found a nice seating area alongside and outdoor fireplace which was in front of an outdoor bar (which was not open at the time). Overall we enjoyed our visit and hope to come back on our next trip to the area. read more

Location on water very pretty. Short Rib Poutine delicious. Cocktail fun. Must valet park, no other option cost 20 dollars. Overall enjoyable. read more

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Great interior design, wonderful location. Food was, as expected, very good. Staff was friendly and helpful. If you have time, I recommend that After dinner you use the stairs in the back, walk down to the river and take the short (3 or so minute) walk to downtown New Hope. read more

Sadly, my recent experience was mediocre at best. Service was slow & the prices are very high. While I'm willing to spend money, the food needs to be spectacular. I had the scallops & they were not only gritty but zero flavor and dry. $40! Beyond this, they charge you $20 to valet park. Too bad because it is a beautiful place. read more

What a beautiful restaurant, we had our anniversary lunch today with 3 of our closes friend. Food and Service really great. When we arrive their was a sign that said Valet Parking only and a $20 dollar fee was posted. When i handed my key to the valet he told me to get my ticket validated. I assumed that once you dine and spent several hundred dollars the parking would be FREE. NO $60 dollars for 3 cars. NOT A GOOD POLICY, If we were told when making the reservation we certainly would have car pooled. $60 dollars to enter and no other choice with a empty parking lot, REALLY. It's a shame the restaurant had good food and great service. They even gave us a tour. So sorry. The end was this distasteful. read more

Let's start with parking... they don't have any so they charge you $20 to valet. The overzealous waiter recommended the short rib which was very very dry. At least three people in my party ordered it and no one took more than a few bites. The "side" of asparagus was a measly 4 stalks. read more

Perfect brunch today. Lovely facility. Great table by a window with a River View. Btw valet parking for brunch is only $5 and considering that the lots in new hope are all $20 quite a deal. Our sever, Laura, was friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive. Aperol spritz and Bloody Mary were very good! Hubby had the bacon and egg and was very happy. He added toast and said even the toast was good. I seldom go with the sweet option but the banana foster french toast with pecans and Irish whiskey sounded too good to pas up. It was delicious. Only minor criticism is that it was a little soggy but really delicious. And the whipped cream that comes with it is whipped almost to butter so it's firm and creamy and oh so good! read more

We had heard great things for years regarding Odette's. A friend got a reservation and we went last night. Let's just say that I'm glad she decided to foot the bill because it was not worth it to me. We liked the decor and ambience. Cozy and pleasant design throughout. But them were were seated and it went downhill. Our server was distant, preoccupied and distracted. And all the wait staff that helped bring out the food were unprepared and confused. They couldn't even answer questions about the menu, or ingredients. The main server was not focussed or a good listener and constantly asked " What?! I can't hear you. What? Repeat that." Verbatim. Very off-putting. There was a wedding party in a separate room that kept walking everywhere, all evening, getting in everyone's way. They did not stay in their private room at all. It was poorly organized and interfered with the normal restaurant area. When the food came they placed two of the four dishes in the wrong spots and we had to change it up, again very clueless as to the order. One dish which was ordered without pancetta came with tons of pancetta. My meal, a Jasmine Cake curry dish, is the only reason for the 2 stars, instead of 0 stars, as it was very delicious. Superbly yummy. Desserts were only okay. The Tiramisu can disguise to something we couldn't figure out until we cut into it. It was a new take on a traditional dish which you think you know, and it wasn't really a winner. The Banana Begnier was overdone. Too tough to really even eat. We needed a steak knife! The cream was delicious though. All in all, I do not recommend Odette's. We actually went elsewhere afterwards for wine and good desserts! read more

Talk about taking advantage of location and "air of exclusivity." They obviously spent a fortune on the building but to charge St. Regis NYC prices for what can only be described as average food is outrageous! Best items: crab bisque (although a little salty and have had better) and fig & prosciutto flatbread. Notice I didn't mention one entree. Filet was under-seasoned and sauce was bland. Kung pao tuna tacos...no kung pao and tuna was not top grade. Sauce makes the escogart and this sauce made me not want finish what was well cooked snails. For the cost, very disappointing. read more

Terrible vibe, went on a Saturday around 4pm, was given a menu, and when I opened it, it was filthy. Was told by our waitress, with a huge scowl, that we had to be patient because the rest of the staff hadn't shown up yet for their shifts. Food wasn't bad, still not going back. read more

On a positive note, the ambience and service was good. I can't get past the fact that it was not made clear that a $20 charge was going to be added to my bill for parking. At the conclusion of our meal we were asked if we wanted our parking ticket validated. To me that meant at least something would be taken off of the parking but it wasn't. I was told that there was a sign downstairs, however that sign had not been displayed when we parked. The waiter said we could park in New Hope and walk, which is really not practical. Unfortunately the food was not good enough to get past this parking issue so we are not likely going back anytime soon. More specifically, the meatloaf had kind of an odd taste to the gravy, though my wife's spaghetti Bolognese with brisket was very tasty. And the cornbread was very good. read more

We just spent the night at this property on 10/23/21, it was a last minute reservation. The rooms are definitely pricey. $600 plus for us, but they are both new, clean and well appointed. The room had an xtra large Flat screen, 50 inch or so. Super nice bathroom & shower. Awesome bedding, Mattress, pillows etc. The Food & cocktails were outstanding, flat out! We stay and eat at several places each year and our experience here was a pleasant one.We will definitely return. Room service breakfast this am was better than most sit down restaurants and every staff member, bar tender etc. we're pleasant. read more

Wonderful view of River! Great food- we had mussels, calamari, hummus and veggie platter to start. Mail meals were Salmon, Filet and Rib Eye. All fantastic. After dinner outside we moved inside for after dinner drinks and live music. Then upstairs to roof top for a night cap. So much fun we are doing again tonight read more

Excellent food. Service was ok. Server wasn't as friendly. Great atmosphere and vibe! Would definitely go back!

This is the second time I've been here and this time we went to the Roof with a member. The food was dreadful! Worse than a second rate pub. It's a shame. My friend who is a member complained and at least we got a portion of our meal taken off the bill but they plan to not rejoin as a member. read more

A recent visit to New Hope brought us to Odette's for dinner. On the plus side: The location is beautiful, the setting gorgeous and the ambiance is excellent. The food was tasty. We were not rushed. Valet parking was acceptable. Bread would have been welcome. Needs Improvement: Service was just OK. ordered tea, yet no place to put the tea bag, no spoon for the tea, had to ask for sweetener (like it was an inconvenience) no water refill or beverage refill. Afraid to order dessert (the server was formidable), but we did anyway. We left a healthy tip, just because we did not want to add to the server's bad day. I would go back and try it one more time. read more