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Stonewood Tavern

4.0 (313 reviews)
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Casey S.

Stopped at Stonewood Tavern off Route 206 in Byram -- a great location and an even better dining experience. Food: We started with garlic bread that was absolutely awesome, followed by grilled octopus with a perfectly balanced, succulent marinade. I had shrimp with pasta, while my mother-in-law enjoyed a fillet of sole stuffed with crab meat and my wife had the cavatelli with broccoli. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying. Service: Our waitress, Casey, was excellent. Always checking in and very polite throughout the meal. She made the whole dining experience feel welcoming and attentive without being overbearing. Aesthetic: The restaurant has a warm, inviting look with stonework accents along the walls and an open barn-style concept. The lighting creates a comfortable atmosphere, and there's plenty of seating for both small groups and larger gatherings.

Ricotta Pancakes
Mary K.

Came here for brunch on Labor Day weekend; service was friendly, though a bit on the slower side--perhaps because they were short-staffed for the holiday weekend. My husband and I split the Florentine Omelette with hashbrowns and the Ricotta Pancakes. The omelette was tasty, though the potatoes weren't quite my style. The pancakes, on the other hand, were a standout--light, fluffy, and full of summer flavor with blueberries and a hint of lemon zest. The restaurant itself has a bright, open feel and would make a great spot for a private event.

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Bryan M.

Been here many time. Always good food and nice place. Today service was very very slow. Not sure why. Still a good stop just hope this is a 1 off visit. Ruben very good. California chicken sandwich kinda

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Nicole M.

We stopped here on our drive home from the Poconos - Yelp helped me find it! It's an upscale tavern with plenty of seating. We were hoping to sit at the bar but it was pretty full for midday on a Sunday. We sat at a booth in the back and our server was so sweet. She came over right away with a bread basket - I was shocked. Most restaurants these days don't offer bread so I was very pleasantly surprised! Must try: the short rib grilled cheese. I was planning on getting a burger but so glad I changed my mind. It was a snap decision and sooo worth it. The short rib with mozz cheese on thick texas toast was just what I needed.

Seafood Risotto: shrimp, calamari, octopus, mussels, bay scallops, sherry cream, sundried tomatoes, Arborio rice
Alex C.

Stopped in for a mini family dinner at this mediterranean restaurant. The bar looked so nice and inviting. Maybe next time we'll get there early for a drink. Our server was awesome! Our drinks came out fast. She was so helpful with the menu and gave accurate descriptions of the dishes. Needless to say we ordered based on that and were not disappointed! If you love seafood I highly recommend the Seafood Risotto. The picture does not do it justice. It was creamy delicious and fresh! I was able to taste the other dishes, large portions so that helped and my family loves to share. All I can say is BRAVO! The food was amazing and our server was wonderful, I'll definitely be back!

French onion soup
Jonathan V.

If you're looking for a good spot to stop near the hotels around Stanhope, this is the place. The inside is setup exactly how a tavern should be, with dining around the outside areas of the bar. My waitress was very nice and had some good recommendations. Additionally, the drinks were delicious and I ended up getting the French onion soup to start which was rich in flavor. Lastly, the smothered chicken as an entree was the perfect choice to have if you want a great meal twice! The portions were huge and had very tender chicken.

Chef Pedro R.

This little gem of a place has some really good food and they give you plenty. Heres a new one for ya i never had mussels made with mozzarella cheese added to it but as strange it sounds it was shockingly good and the grilled cheese short rib sandwich was really good but let get to the staff. I met one of the most Awesome waitress I've ever encountered her level of attention and friendliness was beyond the realm of any Waitress ive encountered she was the best of the best this young lady was great no hesitation of going above and beyond. There was 9 of us. I must say we all had this young lady going back and forth and not even one complain she was really a hard worker and friendly and smiling. Like you really don't see this type worker that much. Her name was Dalton. We were all really impressed with her service beyond excellent made our dining experience wonderful I personally saw all the wait staff and the hostess working very hard these young people are the perfect examples of hard working people doing their best. I was really impressed with everything Not one complain from anyone from our table and we are very picky but appreciate good food. Plus being a chef for so many years my table looked to my opinion thumbs up this place and waitstaff pass This place is a great family restaurant . Thanks to the staff for making my best friends birthday awesome 08/10/24 6pm Great job back and front of house Thank you Dalton you are truly a wonderful waitress. Yours truly Chef Ramos

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Betty L.

The ambiance here was fantastic. I love the dark wood cabin feel with vaulted ceilings. I thought that this was just a basic tavern restaurant. I really had no expectations because we were hungry and just pulled in because it looked like a happening place. There were a mix of booth seating, tables plus bar seating. It is a large space and it was a busy night. There were so many people having dinner some who came in for dinner on their own, couples, families plus there was a small party. We were seated right away and we had a very attentive waitress. We were immediately given warm focaccia bread (yummy) which was perfect because we were all hungry. They did offer the basics like fresh ground burgers, sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, I was pleasantly surprised that there were some Mediterranean options like grilled octopus, spanakopita, plus more. We started with their zucchini chips (ranch dip my choice, delicious), fried calamari (fresh and very large slices) and we debated over their grilled octopus which we did not order. What a big mistake (definitely a reason to come back). When I looked around there were people who did order the octopus and it looked delicious. For dinner we had the short rib grilled cheese, BBQ baby back ribs (literally tender fall off the bone), Stifado (pasta with chunks of short rib), and smothered chicken. Everyone really enjoyed their dinner. For me personally I really enjoyed their appetizers. The portions here were very generous and we all had a great time.

Smothered Chicken with penne pasta
Michael T.

Two couples went for dinner on a Friday evening at 7pm. We had a reservation and were quickly seated in a booth (which we requested). We ordered drinks which arrived as expected (2 beers, seltzer and martini). No appetizers were ordered since they gave us some butter garlic bread. I ordered the "Pork Chop" and it was very good (not dry). The ladies ordered the "Smothered Chicken" and it was also very good. My friend ordered the "Just Chicken Parm" which he really liked. My wife ordered her dish with penne pasta instead of whipped potatoes and she was glad she did since they don't ask if you want another option. Otherwise the waitress was great. It was a little loud because there was a large table and the kids were screaming but after they left all good! All sides were very good as well. Portions are large and so the prices are reasonable. We will be back soon!

The coagulated  mass of melted Mozzarella Pulled if my muscles!

Don't go Italian! I'm from Brooklyn so being in the hub of Italian maybe I'm biased but this here is a prime example when you have non Italian white people trying to cook traditional Italian dishes that just don't work Appetizer: Started with the muscles did not read the menu thoroughly. Just so ya know you never melt mozzarella on top of muscles marinara unless you're trying to hide something! The muscles were oversized, old and chewy sauce was bland and watery then topped off with tons of mozzarella?! Ya never dump melted cheese on seafood people! Not good, Couldn't finish. Entree: Penne à la Vodka: bland, boring, average at best ate it to be kind. Wine: Fantastic. Service: was rushed not personal. Sit, Eat and rushed ya to get out. Waitress Christiana, ya saw my wine wasn't done so not once but twice you asked me if I was done! Then i was felt I was in the wrong! Stick to burgers and chicken tenders and other traditional Americana dishes leave the Italian to the Italians.

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The service is Great!! The food is delicious, I frequent here regularly with friends and family.

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Too expensive and no views of the lake. The food was average along with the service. I don't plan on going back.

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Great food and reasonably priced. Good service too. The beet, feta and onion appetizer is excellent. Upscale rustic interior.

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Nice atmosphere, great food, knowledgeable staff. Great turnaround time for food. I would highly recommend.

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1 year ago

Our server Jackie was the best, she was polite and accommodating and just so darn funny!! The food was wonderful! 10/10 recommend !

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Always an excellent meal at Stonewood Tavern. Also great service and at a very reasonable price.

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Great food ~ really nice atmosphere...servers are amazing I'd most definitely recommend this little gem!

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