The Hamilton Inn, Jersey City, NJ:
A Restaurant Review

Hamilton Inn, Jersey City, NJ. A restaurant review

The Hamilton Inn is a neighborhood gem with a turn-of-the-century, pub ambiance serving an excellent brunch --- best in the Jersey City area.

The Hamilton Inn
708 Jersey Ave (at 12th Street)
Jersey City, NJ


Hamilton Inn: Restaurant Highlights

Fare:  American with south western influences

Price:  Moderate - Expensive

Food Quality:  Serves creatively prepared dishes using fresh sustainable ingredients with grass fed , organic burgers and steaks. Vegetarian options are available.

Service:  Friendly & attentive

Decor:  Casually elegant with a turn-of-the-century, pub ambiance.

Overall Rating:  3 Stars

Note:  Four star Rating System from 1/2 star = poor to Four stars = Best in Class

Noise Level:  Moderate

Dress:  Casual

Recommended For:  Diners who enjoy an eclectic Sunday Brunch, an affordable date night, for meeting up with friends for drinks and eats, or for late night drinks and a snack after a concert .

Not Recommended For:  Diners who enjoy a formal, old world setting with fine dining amenities

Recommended dishes: When available, for Brunch The Classic Eggs Benedict with BBQ pulled pork; for Dinner, The Steak Frites 8oz. grass fed organic hangar steak; and The 22 oz. 21 day Aged Sirloin

Liquor:  Good selection of reasonably priced beers, wines and specialty cocktails. Bar scene is vibrant.

Located near Hamilton Park, The Hamilton Inn is a Jersey City neighborhood gem, a popular spot with locals for brunch, lunch and dinner.

The restaurant named after Alexander Hamilton has been restored to its original turn-of-the-century pub like ambiance

The interior is casually elegant with exposed brick, dark, walnut stained bar, floors and tables ceiling fans, and walls adorned with wine barrel case sides, mirrors, vintage pictures and curios.
It has a real throw back vibe --- there are no large TV's at the bar.

The dishes are creatively prepared using fresh sustainable ingredients including grass fed , organic burgers and steaks. Vegetarian options are available.

They serve an excellent brunch, serving every Weekend, and Holiday Mondays, --- best in the Jersey City area.

Free parking is available @ 12th & Jersey Avenue

They are child friendly with a kids menu

The Hamilton Inn is open seven days/week for Lunch and Dinner; Saturday and Sunday for Brunch

(updated: September, 2024)

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