The Claremont Tavern is a welcoming American restaurant in Bernardsville, NJ that brings together creative casual dining, a lively sports bar atmosphere, and weekend live music in one inviting setting.
Led by a chef-owner duo, the restaurant offers a thoughtful blend of comfort and character, making it a place where guests can settle in for a relaxed meal, meet friends for drinks, or enjoy an easygoing night out.
With a reputation built on quality and consistency, The Claremont Tavern has earned a strong 4.40 out of 5 rating from 611 reviews, reflecting the kind of experience that keeps people coming back.
Guests are drawn to the variety and flexibility the restaurant offers throughout the day. From brunch, lunch, and dinner to dessert and late-night food, The Claremont Tavern provides something satisfying for nearly any occasion.
Whether you prefer outdoor seating, a comfortable dine-in meal, or convenient takeaway, the restaurant makes it easy to enjoy its menu your way.
Favorites include comfort food, local specialties, happy-hour drinks and food, coffee, beer, cocktails, and an excellent wine list, all served with table service in a setting known for fast service, great beer selection, great cocktails, and memorable dessert.
Live music, sports, and a friendly bar on site add to the lively energy, creating a space that feels both casual and special.
The Claremont Tavern also stands out for its welcoming and accessible environment. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms help ensure that more guests can visit comfortably and confidently. Free Wi-Fi, regular restroom access, and a payment experience that supports credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments add further convenience.
With a style that feels casual, cozy, historic, and trendy all at once, the restaurant offers the kind of atmosphere that works just as well for solo dining as it does for group gatherings.
Conveniently located at 121 Claremont Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924, The Claremont Tavern combines hospitality, quality food, and a vibrant neighborhood feel into a destination worth returning to again and again.
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Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Really great food, quality ingredients. Service is fast and friendly. I loved the salad, tacos, and burgers here, and will definitely return
Hidden Gem. Great Service, great Food. Start to finish was a great Sunday afternoon at the Claremont. Parking is tough, but once you are settled inside ita a great local bar/restaurant. I would definitely go back.
We are locals and we couldn't want for a better local watering hole/eatery. Food is consistently good, not a bad thing on the menu. We had fish tacos and beer battered shrimp...delish ! I decided to indulge in a dirty martini this past Wednesday evening...it was the size of a small hot tub ! The habituées are always interesting and fun to talk to. Keep it up gang !
I actually think I enjoy their COVID setup more than their typical inside dining room! Claremont has converted their back parking lot into an adorable outdoor dining area. Comfortable spacing between tables and great ambiance. Food is awesome as always. Can't go wrong with any burger off their menu. Would love to see some more vegan/vegetarian options (ie an impossible/beyond burger added) so my veg friends can experience a Claremont "burger".
Great local tavern Food is superb ! Creative and fun also reasonably priced Staff is friendly. This places gets busy so be patient but it is a good busy We go often ..: the last time we were there they lost power at 7 and it never came back on and Yes we all stayed Not one table left in the entire restaurant. We all were happy with whatever we had received up to that point and hung and talked with friends So this is a definite go to in Bernardsville
Great pub atmosphere for a brew or casual dinner. The burgers are epic, definitely great selection, and huge, with their famous (and massive) onion rings stabbed (literally) on top. They also have good salads. The interior can feel a little dark, and there's an events room upstairs you can book, complete with its own bar and TVs (typically for sports games). The best part is the backyard patio that was opened during the pandemic, it's not always open but definitely a cool atmosphere with hanging lights on nice summer nights. They also offer take-out and you can call ahead to order. Much better experience dining in. It's on the pricier side compared to your average pub, but the food is also a cut above.
This is one of our favorite places everything on the menu is delicious. Owners are so nice they make you feel right at home. My new favorite is the crab cake special! So Amazing!!!!! Turkey burgers are the best I’ve ever had anywhere. Salads are huge and leave you with leftovers. Try the salmon on a salad you won’t be disappointed. My husband loves the burgers and wings. But we actually have never had anything we didn’t like. Great staff! Love this place!!!
From the atmosphere, the service, the prices, to the taste of our food. Everything was delicious. My side of fries the asiago cheese garlic fries are a garlic lovers dream! Chuck's of garlic all on that bowl. Burgers are juicy and full of flavor. The only thing we didn't enjoy to much was the onion rings. They were way to greasy.
We had a lovely lunch at the Claremont Tavern. We were lucky to get there just before the lunch rush - they fill up quickly! We went on Sunday during their brunch hours. We had the Angus breakfast sliders, the Steak and arugula panini, and the yucca fries. Everything was delicious! Very filling, ended up taking a lot of the fries home. Price was fair, service was good.
Be aware that the food takes a little bit of time to get out of the kitchen because they were very busy but it was 1,000% worth the wait. We got 2 of their side dishes as apps, the flank steak salad, and a buffalo, chicken, bacon, pizza. All were delicious. The salad was one of most unique salad combinations I have ever had. I highly recommend. We sat outside on the front patio because we had our pup with us but the dining room looked so inviting.
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The Claremont Tavern is located at 121 Claremont Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924, United States, Bernardsville, NJ, United States.
You can reach The Claremont Tavern by calling +1 908-766-4544.
The Claremont Tavern has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 611 customer reviews.
The Claremont Tavern features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Claremont Tavern features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Claremont Tavern features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty, Sport.
The Claremont Tavern features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Claremont Tavern features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Claremont Tavern features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Claremont Tavern features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
The Claremont Tavern features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
The Claremont Tavern features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups.
The Claremont Tavern features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Claremont Tavern features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Claremont Tavern features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
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