New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week: A winter ritual worth the drive
There are a few January traditions I genuinely look forward to, and New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week is quickly becoming one of them. These sister river towns—walkable, historic, artistic, and stitched together by the Delaware—know how to turn the post-holiday lull into something delicious. From January 12 through January 25, 2026, the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce are kicking off the year with the region’s only official restaurant week, bringing more than two dozen restaurants into a two-week collaboration that feels like a warm, candlelit reset for your appetite.
The format is exactly what you want in mid-winter: specially priced, prix fixe three-course lunch and/or dinner menus ranging from $25 to $55, built to show off house signatures plus the kind of “only during restaurant week” surprises that make regulars feel rewarded. In other words, expect everything from local favorites to exclusive off-menu dishes—without the pressure of a full tasting menu commitment. For Philly-area diners, it’s also a perfect excuse to trade city blocks for river views, book a table, and make a day of it with a little shopping and strolling before dessert.
New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week: The PA lineup and where I’d start
On the Pennsylvania side, New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week gives you a full spectrum of vibes—casual hangs, historic icons, serious steakhouse energy, and riverfront dining that makes you slow down and actually look up from your plate.
Birds Nest Bar & Grille at 415 York Rd in New Hope brings the “great food, full bar” approach that’s ideal if you’re rolling in with friends who want TVs, a lively room, and a no-fuss good time; they’re reachable at (267) 740-7913, and they’re the kind of place I’d hit early in the week when you want maximum comfort and minimum overthinking. Black Bass Hotel, down River Road at 3774 River Rd in Lumberville, is the opposite in the best way—an 1745 landmark with river magic baked into the experience. They lean into “unmatchable views” and that time-travel Bucks County charm, and if you want to make restaurant week feel like a mini getaway, this is the move; call (215) 297-9260 and plan to linger.
GreenHouse New Hope, 90 S Main St, is your high-energy option with weekend brunch and live music on Friday and Sunday, plus craft beers and spirits that make a prix fixe dinner feel like the start of a full night out; (215) 693-1657 is the number to keep handy. Ferry + Main Restaurant at the Logan Inn, 10 W Ferry St, is described as a “community living room,” and honestly that’s a perfect way to explain the draw—locals, weekenders, and visitors all mixing in a comfortable dining room where you can go small plate and patio, or full three-course by the fireplace, then cap it with dessert and a digestif at the bar; reach them at (215) 862-2300.
If you’re craving a little romance with your reservation, Golden Pheasant Inn at 763 River Road in Erwinna delivers that country-French-with-a-waterside-view energy that feels tailor-made for January, and it carries a deep Bucks County sense of place you can feel in the setting alone; (610) 294-9595. Italian Cucina at 6 Stockton Avenue is one of New Hope’s true hidden gems—intimate, BYO, family-owned, and dedicated to “friendly service and simply outstanding Italian food”; (215) 862-3818. Martine’s Riverhouse, 14 E Ferry St, is the river-deck legend that has been celebrating first dates, birthdays, and big moments for decades—“Known for some of the very best views dining right on the river!”—and restaurant week is exactly the time to revisit if you haven’t been in a while; (215) 862-2966.
For a pre-theater bite or a warm winter pour, Nektar Wine Bar at 8 W Mechanic Street is a smart play—wine, beer, whiskey, and small plates meant for sharing, with charcuterie that practically begs for a lingering glass; (267) 743-2109. OldeStone Steakhouse at 15 S Main Street is the wow-factor reservation—USDA prime steaks inside a 152-year-old church—so if you want restaurant week to feel like an occasion, this is a heavy hitter; (215) 862-7044. River House at Odette’s at 274 S River Rd layers upscale chophouse elegance over the site of Odette Myrtil’s 1920s cabaret, which gives the whole meal a little flirtation and sparkle; 215-682-2022.
For something that feels like a daytime wander and a meal in one, The Ferry Market at 32 South Main Street is positioned as a “hub of community events,” with seasonal produce and healthy prepared foods that match the town’s laid-back energy; (609) 240-5983. And V-Spot Vegan Food Restaurant at 18–20 N Main Street brings plant-based dining with an atmosphere built for cozy winter nights—“where the comfort of fire meets the passion of vegan cuisine”—plus the promise that their food “feeds your body and soul for a happier, healthier life”; (215) 693-1179. One more essential stop: Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn, 15 E Bridge Street, is also running specials for restaurant week diners, and if you’re the type who likes a sweet (or salty) souvenir for the ride home, their gourmet popcorn is made fresh daily in a variety of flavors; (215) 794-5000.
New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week: The NJ side, plus how to plan it right
Cross the bridge and New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week keeps the momentum going with Lambertville’s tight cluster of destination-worthy spots—perfect for building a progressive day that starts with coffee and ends with a long dinner.
Broadmoor Osteria Italiana at 8 N Union Street invites you into Chef Maurizio’s modern Italian flavors right in the heart of town; (609) 397-1400. El Tule at 49 N Main St brings a personal, family-driven story to the table, blending Mexican-Latin comfort with Peruvian dishes that have been gaining serious national momentum for their “harmonious flavors” and mindful approach; (609) 773-0007. Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn at 11 Bridge Street is the full escape—an award-winning restaurant and elegant hotel in a converted 19th-century train station, known for river sunsets and local ingredients handled with flair; (609) 397-8300.
Metá Café at 15 Klines Court is the brunch-and-espresso anchor—breakfast foods, sandwiches, and tea drinks that make it easy to start the day early and stay in town; (609) 483-2257. Nomad Pizza Lambertville at 2 Canal St is the wood-fired spot that leans into locally grown organic produce and all-natural meats when available, with weekly menu changes based on what’s fresh—exactly the kind of place where restaurant week can introduce you to new seasonal combinations; (609) 483-7300. Pru Thai at 24 Bridge Street has been a neighborhood gem since 2004, with the classics—Pad Thai, Duck Red Curry, Drunken Noodles—done with the kind of consistency that turns first-timers into regulars; 609-942-4040.
Under The Moon at 23 N Union Street pulls inspiration from American, Italian, and Spanish influences across restaurant, bar, and catering—broad enough to satisfy a group with mixed cravings; (609) 397-1710. And The Starving Artists Cafe at 18 Bridge Street in Stockton is casual, welcoming, and built for an unpretentious night out with vegetarian options and live music; (609) 483-2219. One important note: The Salt House is included in the New Jersey list here, but it’s located at 7 E Ferry St in New Hope, Pennsylvania—so you can absolutely fold it into your itinerary on either side of the river. It’s described as “creative and elevated pub fare served in a 1751 stone building that feels straight out of a fairytale,” with lunch, dinner, and late-night supper by the fire, upstairs in the library lounge, or out on the brick patio; (267) 740-7908.
The smartest way to approach New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week is to treat it like a choose-your-own-adventure. Each restaurant decides whether they’re doing lunch, dinner, or both, along with their price point, and some will offer upgrades for diners who want a more elevated experience. The key is to follow the rules each restaurant sets, reserve early, and build in time to stroll the business districts—these towns reward the wanderer, and supporting the local shops is part of what makes the whole week feel like a true River Valley collaboration.
For the most current New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week menus, hours, price points, and reservation links, check the event pages where new menus are being posted daily, leading up to the event at visitnewhope.com/restaurant-week and lambertvillechamber.com.
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