Called real IDs fake had to stand outside for over an hour proving they weren't, if they had a scanner this would all be solved :) called the owner to tell him what happened and told me to get over it and I am no longer welcomed there :)
luke k.
I was asked the question is it sussin or bussin and I would say that the food here is bussin. It was so yummy.
arlene105
I recently had a wedding rehearsal dinner at The Chesterfield Inn. The food was fantastic, with a large, varied menu and the Inn is beautiful. The service was great. Even with a large group of people (14), no one ever waited for anything. I loved that we were not rushed at all. I highly recommend!!
Tim M.
Didn't think I'd have to leave a review about this place ever!....but tonight we decided to order from here since it been about 4-5months since last we ordered due to the bridge on Sykesville rd being closed for construction. We received a phone call hardly 5mins after placing the order over the phone and a voice mail was left. Stating this would be the last time we would be "allowed" to order delivery from this establishment and that we would need to tip better if we wanted delivery. Not only have we always have been respectful n polite to any of the delivery drivers that have delivered to our house. We have always tipped welllll over the 18-20%, sometimes even close to 30% if it was bad weather. Sounds as if their delivery driver has my address mixed up with another address that treats their drivers poorly. And as always we never had an issue driving the 10mins there to pick up our food if their drivers were either swamped with orders or if they didn't have any drivers. Sad to say but I will never spend a fraction of a penny with this establishment ever again and its sad because their food is really good!
HM P.
Service was great! Portions large. For some reason, I understood this was more of a restaurant and not a bar. Technically it is both, but more of a bar. It is one of the oldest establishments in the country and so the history alone was worth the drive. We enjoyed the antipasto salad, a giant quesadilla and a pizza. My forgetful mother left her purse there on the crowded evening of a holiday weekend. We were so grateful and thankful that they had it. We were out of towners who needed the ID to travel the following day. Phew!!!
J S.
I am almost embarrassed that took several years to visit this place. Many friends told me a VG bar and restaurant, wife and I visited last week. Yes there is the obligatory huge bar with pool tables in back for the neighborhood bar experience. Reminded me of Chicago where you could walk to neighborhood bars without the frilly fern bs. But here the secret is the menu. Moderate menu with good variety and solid food. Not a Michelin foodie place but a pleasant change from the formalistic NJ restaurants heavy on pasta, over priced tomato pies and the ever present pre-fab calamari . Many dining options with a variety of entree items: meat, seafood and Italian. Yet still offers lighter fare and a reasonably priced great pizza . Real enjoyable family or better "couples adult bar" get away.
Karen H.
While their food is very good, the service is terrible. The head waitress/owner is always rude when we come. She presents as you are an inconvenience to be taken care of. From the moment you walk in, it should be apparent why you're standing there! Once she begrudgingly seats you, the wait for a waitress is ridiculous. Then she gives the same answer when I request a waitress, "I only have 2 waitresses. You will have to be patient. We are short handed like everyone else." Meanwhile the bar the bar is fully attended by 4 tenders, I don't understand how this woman is the same all the time and more people don't post their outrage.
HopeSusanB
I enjoyed this restaurant & would probably return. What I liked: the size of the portion, the quality of the food, the price, the large parking lot, the fact that it's a quaint building in a small historic town. What I wasn't that thrilled with was: the service was not attentive, the staff was noisy (clinking glasses, cleaning tables), the dining room wasn't very romantic, there was no background music playing. It wasn't a memorable dinner, but it definitely was a good dinner. & I had terrific company !
Brian O.
Been here a few times over the years. Always had a solid experience. From dinner with the family to a pint at the bar. Today's experience prompted me to write a review. The Bartender Woman was absolutely awesome. Watched her just tear it up. Well done. Should've caught her name. As far as food, I'm on a French Onion soup kick. It was serviceable and decent. Friendly bar folk. Nice place. Will return.
Very rude staff!! They act like they're doing you a favor. Last time we were there they served the wrong meal then took it back while the rest of our food got cold. Food is inconsistent and the drinks are expensive and weak.
Bill M.
5 stars for me because it checks a lot of boxes. Meeting a friend for a beer and burgers...Check. The burgers are really good. I usually keep it simple and went the burger deluxe. Good sear on the burger not too greasy but not dry and they serve steak fries. I prefer shoestring fries, but these were crisp on the outside and like mashed inside. Brought my kids and family for dinner they have a small room to the side for sit down dining...Check I like the menu because it has the classics and they also have some specials that will surprise you. Pasta, Steak, and Seafood. The kids killed adult sized Vodka Rig and Fettuccini Alfredo. Chicken Francaise was ordered and loved. Mom got seafood and got scallops she was happy. Throw in a Ribeye for me. We all enjoyed our meals. Years ago I had a small event catered. Nothing fancy I don't remember everything but there was roast beef and mashed potatos. Basic comfort classics. It went over perfectly....Check Lastly, Everything is reasonably priced....Check It's not on a major route and caters mostly to locals. But if you're in the Northern Burlington area like around Bordentown off Rt. 206 or in Southern Mercer County like Hamilton Twp. It's only 15 minutes or so out of the way. It's worth the trip. Best part is this place has something on the menu for everyone so we all leave with happy bellies. I really need to visit here more.
Quinn Donaldson
excellent food and service
Glenn Krzywicki
Very friendly atmosphere in a very historic place.
David B.
Good food, great bartenders. The bar was lively the Friday night I was there. A place that has been around for over 300 years has to be doing something right.
Called real IDs fake had to stand outside for over an hour proving they weren't, if they had a scanner this would all be solved :) called the owner to tell him what happened and told me to get over it and I am no longer welcomed there :)
I was asked the question is it sussin or bussin and I would say that the food here is bussin. It was so yummy.
I recently had a wedding rehearsal dinner at The Chesterfield Inn. The food was fantastic, with a large, varied menu and the Inn is beautiful. The service was great. Even with a large group of people (14), no one ever waited for anything. I loved that we were not rushed at all. I highly recommend!!
Didn't think I'd have to leave a review about this place ever!....but tonight we decided to order from here since it been about 4-5months since last we ordered due to the bridge on Sykesville rd being closed for construction. We received a phone call hardly 5mins after placing the order over the phone and a voice mail was left. Stating this would be the last time we would be "allowed" to order delivery from this establishment and that we would need to tip better if we wanted delivery. Not only have we always have been respectful n polite to any of the delivery drivers that have delivered to our house. We have always tipped welllll over the 18-20%, sometimes even close to 30% if it was bad weather. Sounds as if their delivery driver has my address mixed up with another address that treats their drivers poorly. And as always we never had an issue driving the 10mins there to pick up our food if their drivers were either swamped with orders or if they didn't have any drivers. Sad to say but I will never spend a fraction of a penny with this establishment ever again and its sad because their food is really good!
Service was great! Portions large. For some reason, I understood this was more of a restaurant and not a bar. Technically it is both, but more of a bar. It is one of the oldest establishments in the country and so the history alone was worth the drive. We enjoyed the antipasto salad, a giant quesadilla and a pizza. My forgetful mother left her purse there on the crowded evening of a holiday weekend. We were so grateful and thankful that they had it. We were out of towners who needed the ID to travel the following day. Phew!!!
I am almost embarrassed that took several years to visit this place. Many friends told me a VG bar and restaurant, wife and I visited last week. Yes there is the obligatory huge bar with pool tables in back for the neighborhood bar experience. Reminded me of Chicago where you could walk to neighborhood bars without the frilly fern bs. But here the secret is the menu. Moderate menu with good variety and solid food. Not a Michelin foodie place but a pleasant change from the formalistic NJ restaurants heavy on pasta, over priced tomato pies and the ever present pre-fab calamari . Many dining options with a variety of entree items: meat, seafood and Italian. Yet still offers lighter fare and a reasonably priced great pizza . Real enjoyable family or better "couples adult bar" get away.
While their food is very good, the service is terrible. The head waitress/owner is always rude when we come. She presents as you are an inconvenience to be taken care of. From the moment you walk in, it should be apparent why you're standing there! Once she begrudgingly seats you, the wait for a waitress is ridiculous. Then she gives the same answer when I request a waitress, "I only have 2 waitresses. You will have to be patient. We are short handed like everyone else." Meanwhile the bar the bar is fully attended by 4 tenders, I don't understand how this woman is the same all the time and more people don't post their outrage.
I enjoyed this restaurant & would probably return. What I liked: the size of the portion, the quality of the food, the price, the large parking lot, the fact that it's a quaint building in a small historic town. What I wasn't that thrilled with was: the service was not attentive, the staff was noisy (clinking glasses, cleaning tables), the dining room wasn't very romantic, there was no background music playing. It wasn't a memorable dinner, but it definitely was a good dinner. & I had terrific company !
Been here a few times over the years. Always had a solid experience. From dinner with the family to a pint at the bar. Today's experience prompted me to write a review. The Bartender Woman was absolutely awesome. Watched her just tear it up. Well done. Should've caught her name. As far as food, I'm on a French Onion soup kick. It was serviceable and decent. Friendly bar folk. Nice place. Will return.
Excellent service and great food
Restaurantji Recommends
Very rude staff!! They act like they're doing you a favor. Last time we were there they served the wrong meal then took it back while the rest of our food got cold. Food is inconsistent and the drinks are expensive and weak.
5 stars for me because it checks a lot of boxes. Meeting a friend for a beer and burgers...Check. The burgers are really good. I usually keep it simple and went the burger deluxe. Good sear on the burger not too greasy but not dry and they serve steak fries. I prefer shoestring fries, but these were crisp on the outside and like mashed inside. Brought my kids and family for dinner they have a small room to the side for sit down dining...Check I like the menu because it has the classics and they also have some specials that will surprise you. Pasta, Steak, and Seafood. The kids killed adult sized Vodka Rig and Fettuccini Alfredo. Chicken Francaise was ordered and loved. Mom got seafood and got scallops she was happy. Throw in a Ribeye for me. We all enjoyed our meals. Years ago I had a small event catered. Nothing fancy I don't remember everything but there was roast beef and mashed potatos. Basic comfort classics. It went over perfectly....Check Lastly, Everything is reasonably priced....Check It's not on a major route and caters mostly to locals. But if you're in the Northern Burlington area like around Bordentown off Rt. 206 or in Southern Mercer County like Hamilton Twp. It's only 15 minutes or so out of the way. It's worth the trip. Best part is this place has something on the menu for everyone so we all leave with happy bellies. I really need to visit here more.
excellent food and service
Very friendly atmosphere in a very historic place.
Good food, great bartenders. The bar was lively the Friday night I was there. A place that has been around for over 300 years has to be doing something right.