Sergeantsville Inn: A NJ Restaurant Review

Sergeantsville Inn, Sergeantsville, NJ. A restaurant review

The Sergeantsville Inn: A Historic Haven of Rustic Elegance




Sergeantsville Inn
601 Rosemont-Ringoes Rd.
Sergeantsville, NJ


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Sergeantsville Inn:  Restaurant Summary

Fare: New American

Price: Expensive

Food Quality: Well executed menu with healthy choices. Meats and poultry contain no antibiotics and hormones

Service: Friendly and attentive, without being intrusive.

Ambiance: Elegant, rustic, romantic, set in an historic 1700's stone building.

Overall Rating: 3 Stars

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Noise Level: Moderate

Dress: Upscale Casual

Recommended For: Diners who enjoy well prepared, antibiotic and hormone free ingredients served in a cozy, historical rustic setting.

Not Recommended For: Diners who may prefer a trendy modern ambiance, or casual family dining with traditional American comfort food served in huge portions.

Recommended dishes: When available, The Roaming Acres Pork Loin with Braised red cabbage, butter braised sauerkraut, and roasted apple; The River Bend Farms Daily Cut Butcher's daily cut with creamed spinach, sweet potato, and bay leaf demi-glace; and The New Jersey Sea Scallops with Tricolored cauliflower, coriander vinaigrette, and black currant.

Liquor: Full bar service with a good selection of reasonably priced craft beers, wines, and specialty cocktails.

Nestled in a 1700s stone building steeped in history, The Sergeantsville Inn blends rustic charm with romantic ambiance.

Once a pelt-trading hub, feed store, and even a stop for George Washington, this inn now offers a cozy fireside dining experience within its storied walls.

Ambiance
The restaurant seats 150 guests, featuring exposed stone walls, dark mahogany rafters, soft gas lighting, and crisp white linens for an intimate yet vibrant atmosphere. Original downstairs dining rooms—the Library, Icehouse, and Wyeth Room—retain their 18th-century fireplaces. Upstairs, newer dining areas overlook the lively scene below. The tavern-style bar, free of TVs, exudes warmth and serves craft cocktails, elevated bar bites, and small plates.

Culinary Leadership
Co-owner and General Manager Jes Taylor partners with Executive Chef Daniel Brunina, a Culinary Institute of America alum whose resume spans Michelin-starred kitchens (The Inn at Little Washington), luxury resorts (The Greenbrier, The Little Nell), and acclaimed NJ establishments like The Ryland Inn and Hudson House.

Seasonal, Locally Sourced Fare
The rotating menu highlights pasta, seafood, and meats from New Jersey’s ethical farms, including River Bend Farms, Griggstown Farm, and Roaming Acres, ensuring hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and free-range ingredients.

Dining Tips:

For romance: Request a fireside table near the crackling wood fireplace.

In warmer months: Savor meals on the outdoor patio.

Parking: A spacious lot sits across the street (southwest corner of the intersection).

Hours:
Open nightly for dinner; lunch served Friday & Saturday.

Updated: February 2025

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