Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern is best understood as a seasonal American restaurant in a historic inn and tavern setting in Ho Ho Kus. At about $60 per person, the case for booking is strongest when you want a smart-casual meal in a setting with a clear historic identity.

The signature dishes point to a broad seasonal American approach: Black Bass, Roasted Long Island Duck, Lobster Bisque, Tempura Zucchini Blossoms. That range makes the restaurant a practical choice for diners who want recognizable dishes in a more occasion-ready setting.

Book it for the historic inn-and-tavern setting

The main draw is the combination of seasonal American cooking and a historic inn atmosphere in Ho Ho Kus. The restaurant’s identity is most useful as a smart-casual choice when the room and the meal both need to feel considered.

For a first visit, focus on the dishes that define the current menu direction: Black Bass, Roasted Long Island Duck, Lobster Bisque, Tempura Zucchini Blossoms. Those are the clearest signals of what the kitchen is known for.

The current chef/owner is Dorian Hernandez. Earlier chapters of the restaurant have been associated with Bryan Gregg and Hank Barrett, but the current booking decision should be based on the present seasonal American identity.

The value case is strongest when setting and wine recognition matter

At about $60 per person, Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern makes the most sense if you are choosing it for a historic setting, a smart-casual atmosphere, a seasonal American menu. The restaurant also has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026, which is the clearest outside recognition.

The menu’s signatures cover seafood, duck, soup, a seasonal vegetable preparation, so the appeal is less about a narrowly defined format and more about a flexible American meal. If you want a restaurant with a historic inn-and-tavern identity in Ho Ho Kus, it fits that premise well.

Hours are limited to Wednesday through Sunday: Wednesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. The restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Who should book, who should skip it

Book if you want seasonal American cooking in a historic Ho Ho Kus inn and tavern, with smart casual dress and a roughly $60 per person spend. It is a good fit when atmosphere, recognizable dishes, wine recognition matter.

Skip it if you are looking for something outside that premise. The strength here is the combination of setting, seasonal American cooking, a smart-casual feel.