Such a wonderful place. It's a cute inn, with a nice bar to have a cocktail before dinner. The chef tasting was spectacular! They made adjustments for being pescatarian, which is always much appreciated. The waitress was super nice and knowledgeable.
We had a very enjoyable time at the Hillbrook Inn Restaurant. Christian, the manager, was so welcoming and attentive throughout our visit. He reserved a table for us by the cozy fireplace and prepared a "Fall Sangria" that was absolutely delicious ! Jesse, our server, was such a pleasure and made sure our dining experience was superb. The scallop dish was to die for as well as the affogato dessert. We highly recommend the inn for delectable food, excellent service, and a night full of laughs.
mike
The scallop was amazing. The ravioli was amazing. The tenderloin was the worst I've ever had, sharpen your teeth before coming. It was advertised as wagyu which they meant as American wagyu and maybe it was but it was so tough I wouldn't believe it would grade Choice. The desert was advertised as a "chocolate bomb" cake, however, we were served some half frozen and half gelatin apple concoction. My date enjoyed it but I found it somewhat bland and not a very good finish to the meal. Also of note, I did mention the tenderloin was tough and asked where the sourced it from to which I believe they said Snake River Farm. And now this may be a coincidence but exactly as we were passing by another couple on our way out the same waiter I voiced my displeasure to asked them how they enjoyed their tenderloin. I try not to be too cynical but it seemed convenient timing. Maybe service, ambience, the well executed, prior courses or some other combination of factors can make one overlook the tender in tenderloin but for me it ruined the meal.
Tom Bruce
Very unfriendly and a long ggg drive down a gravle road. I dine out several times a week and would not recommend this place! ?
Atmosphere: 1
Carin Elizabeth
The chef is a master craftsman. The food was epic, I can't even find the words to describe how incredible everything was. You could really feel the love and passion that was put into every bite. The mixologist is an ARTIST! The best cocktails I have ever had. The service was perfect. We were quietly and thoughtfully attended to and generously looked after. The Redbook is so romantic and warm.But hey ladies, just a heads up - there's a gravel parking lot and driveway you have to cross through and then up into the dining space is a tight little staircase. Normally not an issue in regular shoes but my poor six inch heels had their work cut out for them.All that being said, this is our favorite restaurant. It's modestly elegant and charming. The staff even had a firepit going on a cool evening, so lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cute place. The table and chairs we sat at weren't comfortable at all. It was very warm in the restaurant. The food was good with excellent wine pairing. The short ribs were a little spicy but still good. Would have liked them to be less spicy though. We sat and were talking for some time. We just spent $500 on food when someone came up to our table and asked us everything ok because we had been sitting there for some time. For someone who just spent $500 on dinner, a simple, “would you like some more coffee?” or “would you like to see the desert menu?” Would have been a better way to see if everything was ok. We would have stayed longer if she had addressed us a little more invitingly and not make us stop our conversation acting like there was a problem with us converting for awhile. Not the way people who just spent all that money on dinner should be addressed. Dinner was good and our waiter was great. I'm not sure who came up to our table st the end but they should be trained on how to properly address customers without making them feel like there should be a problem present if we're sitting there for awhile, talking. They weren't closing up nor were they short seating. I see no reason we should have been asked if there was a problem while enjoying our evening up to that point.
KRS2
The food at Hillbrook Inn is second to none. The beef tenderloin medallions were seared and seasoned to perfection. Easily one of the best dinners I've had. And the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon for breakfast was an amazing way to start the day. We hope to come back soon.
Andrew Kaplan
One of the best meals of my life. Location, staff, food was outstanding. A real treat for a special occasion. Inside Holbrook Inn which is equally as amazing.Dietary restrictions: They were very careful and willing to accommodate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly
Great staff, service & food! We had a wonderful time celebrating our wedding anniversary at Hillbrook Inn! They even accommodated my gluten allergy! We will be back! Thank you for a wonderful evening!
Alem
A gorgeous setting deep in the woods with superb service and exquisite courses. We also tried several cocktails I've had around the country and overseas and your bartender made them as good as anywhere. This was a truly first class experience all around and we will be back.
This place is absolutely beautiful and I love the historical nature. It’s an actual B&B Inn with a fine dining restaurant inside. Service was impeccable and food was very good. We did the Chef’s tasting menu and most of the dishes were excellent - there was one we didn’t care for but overall the food was good. The experience is definitely worth the $$$.
P Doyle
Redbook was excellent across the board from service, to food, to wine pairings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Blaine Simpson
Beware: The web site for the restaurant and restaurant reservation doesn't include the word "Redbook". Everything is as if the restaurant is named "Hillbrook". Even when you book a table, you book a table for "Hillbrook" not "Redbook". I thought that the restaurant must have been renamed, but no-- the newly printed menu at the restaurant itself says "Redbook".Food was great. Table staff was great. I have just two issues:For a regular-price restaurant I wouldn't mention it, but at a gourmet restaurant with gourmet prices, there should not be crumbs on (long) unattended tables; and paint should not be chipped off of the dining room door frames.They changed the Chef's Sampler menu on me. Anybody getting Chef's Sampler should study the menu before reserving a table, because that is what you will be getting. So my date and I verified before reserving that we like everything. But then we arrive and 3/4 of the courses were totally different. Their excuse was that they changed chefs. That's somewhat justifies the change-- but they have my reservation so they should have notified me-- what if I was allergic to one of the new items, or my date detests one of the new items? POSTNOTE: It just occurred to me that I checked the online menu in restaurant on my phone after I saw the different menu on paper. They still have people registering with the obsoleted menu. Doesn't show much respect for their customers when they don't take the time to update the menu that people are still using-- Redbook/Hillbrook staff certainly know that it is wrong now.Parking: Not much. Restaurant was mostly vacant and I had to park on the lawn. The long dirt driveway is filled with ruts, so if it's rainy (like the day I went), your car will have significant mud spattering.
Quaint countryside B&B with a restaurant. Food was a fixed menu for Mother's Day and left a lot to be desired. The kitchen's cost cutting methods were very apparent like de-thawed frozen strawberries and reheated bread to name a few, which takes the focus away from what should be a relaxing atmosphere. The food was unbalanced in seasoning and presentation and unremarkable in taste. The bar service was slow and the drinks were worse than a chain restaurants best attempt. Not worthy of the price the establishment is asking. Service was very good but did not pick up on the polite cues of dislike. Over all, completely unimpressed and no longer interested in the B&B or accompanying spa.
JaniR
The a/c was on overnight and the room was freezing for my 88-year-old mom. The tv's also had no service. Fireplace did not work. There was instructions for the fireplace, but no remote. Room was a great size and the scenery was beautiful!
Such a wonderful place. It's a cute inn, with a nice bar to have a cocktail before dinner. The chef tasting was spectacular! They made adjustments for being pescatarian, which is always much appreciated. The waitress was super nice and knowledgeable.
We had a very enjoyable time at the Hillbrook Inn Restaurant. Christian, the manager, was so welcoming and attentive throughout our visit. He reserved a table for us by the cozy fireplace and prepared a "Fall Sangria" that was absolutely delicious ! Jesse, our server, was such a pleasure and made sure our dining experience was superb. The scallop dish was to die for as well as the affogato dessert. We highly recommend the inn for delectable food, excellent service, and a night full of laughs.
The scallop was amazing. The ravioli was amazing. The tenderloin was the worst I've ever had, sharpen your teeth before coming. It was advertised as wagyu which they meant as American wagyu and maybe it was but it was so tough I wouldn't believe it would grade Choice. The desert was advertised as a "chocolate bomb" cake, however, we were served some half frozen and half gelatin apple concoction. My date enjoyed it but I found it somewhat bland and not a very good finish to the meal. Also of note, I did mention the tenderloin was tough and asked where the sourced it from to which I believe they said Snake River Farm. And now this may be a coincidence but exactly as we were passing by another couple on our way out the same waiter I voiced my displeasure to asked them how they enjoyed their tenderloin. I try not to be too cynical but it seemed convenient timing. Maybe service, ambience, the well executed, prior courses or some other combination of factors can make one overlook the tender in tenderloin but for me it ruined the meal.
Very unfriendly and a long ggg drive down a gravle road. I dine out several times a week and would not recommend this place! ?
Atmosphere: 1
The chef is a master craftsman. The food was epic, I can't even find the words to describe how incredible everything was. You could really feel the love and passion that was put into every bite. The mixologist is an ARTIST! The best cocktails I have ever had. The service was perfect. We were quietly and thoughtfully attended to and generously looked after. The Redbook is so romantic and warm.But hey ladies, just a heads up - there's a gravel parking lot and driveway you have to cross through and then up into the dining space is a tight little staircase. Normally not an issue in regular shoes but my poor six inch heels had their work cut out for them.All that being said, this is our favorite restaurant. It's modestly elegant and charming. The staff even had a firepit going on a cool evening, so lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cute place. The table and chairs we sat at weren't comfortable at all. It was very warm in the restaurant. The food was good with excellent wine pairing. The short ribs were a little spicy but still good. Would have liked them to be less spicy though. We sat and were talking for some time. We just spent $500 on food when someone came up to our table and asked us everything ok because we had been sitting there for some time. For someone who just spent $500 on dinner, a simple, “would you like some more coffee?” or “would you like to see the desert menu?” Would have been a better way to see if everything was ok. We would have stayed longer if she had addressed us a little more invitingly and not make us stop our conversation acting like there was a problem with us converting for awhile. Not the way people who just spent all that money on dinner should be addressed. Dinner was good and our waiter was great. I'm not sure who came up to our table st the end but they should be trained on how to properly address customers without making them feel like there should be a problem present if we're sitting there for awhile, talking. They weren't closing up nor were they short seating. I see no reason we should have been asked if there was a problem while enjoying our evening up to that point.
The food at Hillbrook Inn is second to none. The beef tenderloin medallions were seared and seasoned to perfection. Easily one of the best dinners I've had. And the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon for breakfast was an amazing way to start the day. We hope to come back soon.
One of the best meals of my life. Location, staff, food was outstanding. A real treat for a special occasion. Inside Holbrook Inn which is equally as amazing.Dietary restrictions: They were very careful and willing to accommodate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great staff, service & food! We had a wonderful time celebrating our wedding anniversary at Hillbrook Inn! They even accommodated my gluten allergy! We will be back! Thank you for a wonderful evening!
A gorgeous setting deep in the woods with superb service and exquisite courses. We also tried several cocktails I've had around the country and overseas and your bartender made them as good as anywhere. This was a truly first class experience all around and we will be back.
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is absolutely beautiful and I love the historical nature. It’s an actual B&B Inn with a fine dining restaurant inside. Service was impeccable and food was very good. We did the Chef’s tasting menu and most of the dishes were excellent - there was one we didn’t care for but overall the food was good. The experience is definitely worth the $$$.
Redbook was excellent across the board from service, to food, to wine pairings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beware: The web site for the restaurant and restaurant reservation doesn't include the word "Redbook". Everything is as if the restaurant is named "Hillbrook". Even when you book a table, you book a table for "Hillbrook" not "Redbook". I thought that the restaurant must have been renamed, but no-- the newly printed menu at the restaurant itself says "Redbook".Food was great. Table staff was great. I have just two issues:For a regular-price restaurant I wouldn't mention it, but at a gourmet restaurant with gourmet prices, there should not be crumbs on (long) unattended tables; and paint should not be chipped off of the dining room door frames.They changed the Chef's Sampler menu on me. Anybody getting Chef's Sampler should study the menu before reserving a table, because that is what you will be getting. So my date and I verified before reserving that we like everything. But then we arrive and 3/4 of the courses were totally different. Their excuse was that they changed chefs. That's somewhat justifies the change-- but they have my reservation so they should have notified me-- what if I was allergic to one of the new items, or my date detests one of the new items? POSTNOTE: It just occurred to me that I checked the online menu in restaurant on my phone after I saw the different menu on paper. They still have people registering with the obsoleted menu. Doesn't show much respect for their customers when they don't take the time to update the menu that people are still using-- Redbook/Hillbrook staff certainly know that it is wrong now.Parking: Not much. Restaurant was mostly vacant and I had to park on the lawn. The long dirt driveway is filled with ruts, so if it's rainy (like the day I went), your car will have significant mud spattering.
Quaint countryside B&B with a restaurant. Food was a fixed menu for Mother's Day and left a lot to be desired. The kitchen's cost cutting methods were very apparent like de-thawed frozen strawberries and reheated bread to name a few, which takes the focus away from what should be a relaxing atmosphere. The food was unbalanced in seasoning and presentation and unremarkable in taste. The bar service was slow and the drinks were worse than a chain restaurants best attempt. Not worthy of the price the establishment is asking. Service was very good but did not pick up on the polite cues of dislike. Over all, completely unimpressed and no longer interested in the B&B or accompanying spa.
The a/c was on overnight and the room was freezing for my 88-year-old mom. The tv's also had no service. Fireplace did not work. There was instructions for the fireplace, but no remote. Room was a great size and the scenery was beautiful!