On Sunday October 13th we had a party of four with a reservation at 6:00 PM. We arrived and were told it would be a 20 minute wait even though there were clearly tables for four available. The host told us those tables were held for preferential customers. There were no customers waiting besides the four of us. We will NEVER go to Inn of the Hawk again. The host was rude and refused to deal with us in a pleasant tone. We left and went elsewhere. read more

Horrible!! What so called manager tells a customer please don't come back?? She should be fired!!! She should not work in the food service industry.. she will never make it any where with that attitude... Who the heck is the owner of this place?? Is this how this place is ran?? Food.. horrible... service horrible!!! I had to give a one to post my review. read more

The Food was amazing! The server Joscelyn was great. I had a great time! The Atmosphere was beautiful! 10 out of 10!!!!!!

I've had this on my bookmark list for years, and last Saturday was a great Fall day for an outdoor lunch! We were greeted after about 3 minutes of standing at the door... by the bartender asking "can I help you?". There were 2 people standing at the entry table who didn't even acknowledge us. This was a little off-putting. Our waiter was Brian, he was great... refills without asking and very friendly. I like when the waiter comes over a few times to make sure everything is okay, without being annoying. I got the special burger which was really good. Overall, not a bad experience. I would definitely come back to try out the dinner menu! read more

Good American comfort food. Service is friendly but can be a little inefficient. Menu seems to change often but some of the staples are consistent. I particularly like the Mac and cheese with chicken and chorizo. Prices are very reasonable, including wine prices. Cocktails are interesting but on the weaker side so one might be better off sticking to wine or beer. They have a great outdoor patio in the back with tall old trees that create a nice shade in the summer months. Parking in the rear is a plus! A few blocks from the main downtown area but definitely worth the trip considering that I have tried different places in the Lambertville/New Hope area and this is one of my favorites! read more

This is my go to local spot. Always good. Very friendly staff. Always great food. Excellent drink options as well.

Our limited experience (couple drinks, burgers) was super. We ate and drank at the bar. Very very good burgers, cole slaw, and home-made potato chips, prompt friendly service, comfortable environment. Pretty sure that when we're in the area and hungry this will be our go-to. read more

Went yesterday with my family. We asked to sit outside and were told that because it might rain the patio was closed. Twenty minutes later we saw staff setting up tables and chairs, then guests being seated outside. We asked a waitress if we could move to the patio. We were told that once again because it might rain, they were actually taking down the outdoor setup. Weather forecast showed no rain whatsoever. We decided to go elsewhere and asked for the bill. We paid $96.00 for two appetizers and drinks. The only good part was our waiter Carlo who was very nice. Overpriced restaurant that doesn't seem very interested in pleasing their customers. We passed by later that evening on our way home and surprise, patio filled with people and no rain. Wouldn't come back here. read more

Take a walk off the main drag of Lambertville to this gem. The menu changes a lot, in a good way, while keeping some staple dishes. They offer twists on common food that are just killer. The Korean nachos were the best thing I never thought possible. Great food all around, seasonal drafts and cocktails. I'm always a huge fan of the Moscow mule specials. Great bar staff, very "local" feel as everyone seems to know everyone, even if they don't. Worth the visit for sure! read more

This was our third visit. What makes for a great restaurant experience is consistency. That includes service and food quality. The Inn staff and the quality of their food hits both marks. The wait staff is friendly, professional and attentive to all requests. The menu is innovative, with generous portions, all reasonably priced. For dessert we recommend the bread pudding. It's great and definitely will require two, if not three spoons. The dining room is spacious and comfortable. They do not take reservations, but you can call ahead for priority seating. Overall, a great experience. read more

Got the buffalo wings and they were some of the best wings I've ever had. I've also had their dry rub wings and they were good but sometimes run dry and over cooked. Burger is always good and goes well with their craft beers. read more

Really enjoyed my meal here. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. We started off with the habanero wings and despite my mouth being on fire they were extremely tasty. Then I had the flank steak and that too was delicious. The back patio is also a really nice setup. Definitely will come back again. read more

We met my son from Philadelphia here for dinner on a Tuesday night. And though it meant we both needed to travel for an hour or seemed a simpler choice than New Hope The restaurant is in an old building in a residential end of time. About a ten minute stroll from the galleries. The restaurant is in a handsome colonial pub style. Comfortable chairs. Trent our waiter was friendly and attentive. The bar had some interesting area brews, we sample numerous and we're quite pleased. The menu is pup food, but interesting. Grilled lamb sandwich, Mexican beef stew and a vienershcnitzel dish , I has the evenings special burger, Swiss, ham pineapple salsa on brioche bun, it was terrific. Coffee was perfect and who would not like the apple pan Downy with vanilla ice cream. We will be back and highly recommend. read more

The old stand by. Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. Whenever in the Lambertville area pondering the age old question, "What do you want to eat?" Inn of the Hawke always comes up. Standard bar food with a bit above standard attention to preparation. Nothing "wow's" but nothing disappoints either. Hard to ask for more within the bar menu realm. There is ample dining room seating as well as a nice looking patio. Good beers on tap, more reaching selection of bottles. In a word, solid. read more

Inn of the Hawke is a great place to grab a beer and burger. They do a great job with the pub food. My husband claims to have gotten one of the best french dips hes ever had here. If your not looking for a meal, ask for some of their homemade pub chips to nibble on with your drink. Theyre not on the menu but always available, and very tasty! read more

Blargh! The sandwiches here are greasy or dry. The vegetarian sandwich they had with "grilled" vegetables was soggy and a crazy amount of cheese perverted the flavors of every other ingredient. It's a lovely place to sit though. Groceries are hard to come by in Lambertville, but if you get your hands on some--- make lunch at home. read more

Soup was cold. Tea was cold. Coffee was cold. Restaurant was cold. 66 degrees is not room temperature. Ordered the "Reuben". It was inedible. I literally left it on my plate. Servers used an outside door to access restaurant. Table next to us had under cooked food. Other table, they forgot to bring a meal. This place needs a real chef. The local drinkers are keeping this place a float. Try warm weather for cold food. A shame because its a wonderful venue. Hostess was not pleasant. I am sure Lambertville has better. They need to get their act together. I do not recommend this place read more

The Inn of the Hawk is a B&B that happens to have a solid bar and restaurant attached option to it. I'm a Lambertville local, so this review is for the bar and food only but I'd totally staycation here as the room rates are really affordable for this area. Cruised in on a Monday night and posted up at the bar with our group. Kori was our super hospitable bartender for the night and greeted us promptly. A strong craft beer selection was before us, but all in the group found something that fancied each of our super different tastes. After a few drinks we were hungry, and since the vibe was right, we ordered some grub. One order of fish & chips and one Special Burger. Both, well, we devoured both plates. The fish & chips was excellent. The batter was light and crispy without being oily and the cod was fresh and flakey. The Special Burger was especially special. I loved the housemade green peppercorn steak sauce that slathered it. The sharp white cheddar was an excellent cheese choice and the meat was perfectly med rare. The boys decided on dessert in the form of beer, but I decided on the bread pudding for a real dessert. The slice was huge, warm, moist, the creamy vanilla sauce filled every nook, and the top was perfectly crispy. A super solid meal all delivered up by great service. Love local jawns that make you stoked to be a local. read more

Very nice cozy atmosphere. Our food was good, we got the tuna salad and fried chicken sandwich. Staff is super friendly as well. Overall a solid spot, will be back! read more

I would say 4 stars for the accommodations and 2 stars for the restaurant. We stayed in a third floor room that was clean, charming and lovely. We had lunch the next day in the restaurant and it was a largely unpleasant experience. Sleep here, but go somewhere else for lunch. read more

Dear inn of the hawke, Please in the name of everything holy, STOP PUTTING BURGERS ON AWFUL KAISER ROLLS! kills it for me. Putting a smallish burger on frisbee sized kaiser roll is never a good idea. read more

We went over to Lambertville for a very late Saturday lunch, ostensibly at Lilly's on the Canal. However, with late being the key word here, Lilly had already stopped serving lunch and wasn't going to be open for dinner until 5:00. So, we asked Lilly for a recommendation and she pointed us to Inn of the Hawke, which is a couple of blocks away. We chatted a bit longer, apologized for not being able to eat at her place, and then went off to find the Inn of the Hawke. We've been on that street before (visiting our favorite bike shop Pure Energy), but never been to the Inn. Since it was about 3:30, it was of course not crowded but there were a few people at the bar and one table in the dining room. We were quickly seated and given the lunch menu + wine/beer list. We each got a beer from the tap list, and then ordered lunch. I had a gyro and Janet ordered the fish and chips. Both came with "chips" which were actually potato chips that looked to be homemade/hand-sliced. Janet's deep fried fish was piping hot and the battered coating was crunchy and delicious. My gyro was a perfect combination of the standard ingredients and sauce and was just the right size. For dessert, Janet had the apple crisp with cinnamon ice cream, and I had a piece of carrot cake. The crisp was served very hot & bubbly and was excellent. The carrot cake was quite tasty. We both enjoyed our meal and thought we should return some day soon to see what they do for dinner. read more

Lambertville has very few decent places open for lunch and this is one of them. Basically a local bar with better than average menu, good food, good price value. Service can be a bit haphazard but only slightly annoying. When the bar is busy the seating area inside can be noisy. In good weather try the patio instead. We go here for convenience not for the food. read more

Really great staff! The dining room was cozy and comfortable. Love the fire! We had great cocktails at the bar! The menu was a giant bummer. Nothing like it used to be. We were surprised that it has fallen so far. Used to be a favorite for the hubby and me, now it's not. Unfortunately, some favorites that we had are no longer on the menu and have been replaced with seriously lackluster options. Check out the Middle Eastern place across the street though! They are super cool and never disappoint! read more

I've been wanting to go to The Inn of the Hawke for a few weeks now. The lunch menu looked great, a range of salads and sandwiches and some lighter fare for appetizers. The bar area was full when we walked in, a soccer game available on the TV and several pockets of conversation ensuing. The dining room off to the right was warm and inviting, very family friendly, with lots of sunlight coming in from the windowed doors leading out to the porch. I was disappointed mostly with the service, water glasses were left unfilled for long lengths of time, to the point that I was sucking on ice... it was difficult to flag down a waitress. We also had to wait over a half hour for our food, which was three salads and a turkey burger. The waitress did not come by to notify us of the status of our food and we had to ask for bread after a period, without being offered initially. While it was great seeing my family and we had plenty of time to chat, the long length of time without any acknowledgement resulted in a poor overall experience. I ordered the herb chicken over mixed greens with apples and cranberry vinaigrette. The chicken was so dry it was inedible and the "appled" were baked and limp. It would've been better to have crisp, fresh apples to add crunch to the salad and compliment the pecans and mandarin oranges better. The turkey burger was definitely not homemade, it looked like a frozen paddy. We had to track down the waitress again just to ask for ketchup. It's a shame this is not a good lunch possibility in town. It's just such a great atmosphere and is in a great location. read more

Great spot that stays open late for locals to drink and not have to worry about all the tourist all the time. The beers on tap are good and the service is friendly. My friend likes their drinks and the crowd that we have met. The wings are good so I'm excited to go back to have dinner at the bar. They have a great bar that I enjoy going to. They also have 6 packs you can buy and carry out. This is a great spot and I can't wait to go back and have some fun with my friends on a late night bar hopping venture. read more

Could have been better and would've been better if the decor hadn't been messed with. My partner and I have been coming to this establishment for a decade. Loved it when it was The Inn of the Hawke and were so disappointed when it closed in early spring 2022. Then, when we found out it had been bought by new owners and reopened, we were so happy and immediately made a dinner reservation. As soon as we stepped into the place we were disappointed. Like another reviewer wrote, it looks too corporate and bland, no personality, and a big reason for that is they removed the beautiful old bar, and the wooden chairs in the fireplace room. It's an 19th century building for god sakes. Have a little respect for the history of it. One of the servers told us they delayed re-opening to remove the old bar, and that the new one is more practical for bartenders. DIdn't seem much more practical than the old one, and is ugly and soul-less, with a hard surface and squared edges, and looks totally out of place, without that wonderful sense of warmth and community the old bar had. I hate what they did with the place. Food is ok, Wine was ok. I would not want to sit at that bar anymore. Take a hint from other old bars in town that haven't compromised their history just to make it "new." Sadly, it's like the Hawke closed all over again for us. And we won't be recommending it to friends either. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink and the bartender was busy with her phone call so I went elsewhere.

Pub food with great outdoor seating option ... never a disappointment ... have honestly never eaten inside so not sure about that vibe but under the big trees in the back ... read more

This is a 3.5 star review. The space itself is quite nice. Set in an historic building on a corner lot in town, they feature a huge round bar, with dining rooms off to either side, and a really big outdoor seating area. They also have hotel rooms upstairs. Friends once stayed there and had a nice experience. My biggest grievance with the place is the bartenders. You'll sit at the bar forever before they get around to serving you. And it won't even be crowded! It's pretty annoying and sometimes I wonder if they act like that intentionally. I don't eat here frequently, but did last night. I had a burger and it was quite good, served with their delicious homemade chips. And it was only $8. Our server was really on the ball, especially considering we were a table of 8, and the place was packed. Definitely one of the better spots in L'ville. read more

Consistent, quality food and service. At a certain hour, Lambertville forgets that not everyone goes to bed at 10PM and finding an open kitchen becomes a chore. Fortunately, one of the better places in town steps in to fill that void. The menu is ample with something for everyone. Great selection of beer on tap or bottle. Seating at the bar, in the dining room or on the patio lets you pick the experience you want to have. Now and again you may have to remind your server that you're there but overall a solid meal with good service in a pleasant ambience with extended hours. You won't be disappointed. read more

Cozy bar/pub with separate dining rooms. Great outdoor patio for summertime eating! Beer menu is good and often rotated...once a month they have a beer dinner; 5 course meal paired with a beers from a specific brewery. We attended the British Invasion beer dinner which was spectacular! read more

We came here for a girls' night dinner recently. Last time I was in, we had terrible service (this was several years ago, so to be fair, I tried to forget that), but tonight was fabulous. Our server, Alex, was absolutely excellent (attentive, but laid back; he was great,) and the food was amazing. We had several apps, including calamari (amazing, with the balsamic sauce and red onion) and a flatbread, and each of us had a different entree, including stuffed chicken, scallops, corn cakes and a fish entree. We all loved our meals. Cocktails were great and our many rounds were delivered very promptly, which was fabulous, since we wanted to sit and chat and enjoy our drinks. Dessert was wonderful. We will be back. read more

They've just added a vegan menu, which is awesome! Also, I love that their salads are huge and you can swap out any of the meats for tofu. The house-made shrubs are great too. read more

Calamari Appetizer - Really big squid. Very nice texture, tender and not chewy. Breading was nice and light. The only thing was, I did get some sand like substance on a few of the pieces, I would expect that on some shellfish but not usually squid. Still I kept right on eating. Chicken Cord Chowder - Very yummy, hit the spot on the chilly night. I will eat the soup again. Pork tenderloin with cherry chutney and Mashed potatoes - I would say the entree could have used a little more flavor. It was good but nothing in the meal would make me want to order it again. The potatoes were a little bland, could have used some gravy or butter. And the chutney did not really make up for it. The pork was tender and had some good bark, but again a little bland. The fire was very nice and inviting while our waitress could not have been more accommodating and served us very professionally even at the end of the night. I will be eating here again. read more

I'm really not sure why this place has such good reviews. I have been to brunch and dinner at the Inn of the Hawke probably 5-7 times over the past 10 years and it is consistently mediocre. Which is fine...for a diner or a lower-priced establishment. When there are so many better options in Lambertville and New Hope, why choose somewhere where the food and service is subpar? Service is slow, servers are apologetic to a fault, and food is just not good. Went with my family and no one commented on how good their food was. If you're spending money on going out to eat, don't you want to have really yummy food?? Really the only thing they have going for them is the back patio and free parking. Brunch menu: bacon was soggy; fried eggs looked more like boiled eggs; fried chicken was fatty, dry, and flattened to pieces; coffee was horrible; mushrooms in omelette looked like they came straight from a can. TL;DR: skip it read more

For pub fare: very friendly people, very good food; we sat outside, it was a beautiful night! I had an excellent salad and left satisfied!

Inn of the Hawke is a great establishment. It has tons of character that is genuine and can't be "fabricated." I always sit at the bar and the staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly. The menu changes every day and items are always fresh. The prices are extremely reasonable for the quality that you get and generally, the company at the bar is good. One of the best features here is their beer selection. Very few places in town have a solid draft system. Here, you'll find a lot of local New Jersey micro brews (Carton, Kane, etc.) and they are constantly rotating. I appreciate the fact that they're not afraid to support commercially unknown brews. Too many bars stick to mass commercial drafts with only 1-2 taps reserved for Micro. This is definitely not the case here. read more

Even though we don't live in Lambertville, we drive 20 minutes just for the beers on tap, since the Hawke usually has good ones like Fuller's, Dogfish Head, Sierra Nevada, as well as the usual suspects like Guinness, Stella Artois, Bud. (I was sad to see the Dead Guy Ale go though.) The emphasis seems to be on beer, but I always see regulars with basic cocktails and they have a decent basic wine list as well. Never ever seen anyone order anything pink. But we never ate here till recently since we're vegan. However, when I peeked at the menu the other night I was surprised to see they'd added several vegetarian options, most of which can be easily veganized by removing the cheese or other minor changes. The Inn of the Hawke is laid-back and generally friendly, and the service is usually great unless they are jammed. Garden seating in season, and a fireplace in the main dining room for colder months. Across from the canal and towpath, and off the main drag in Lambertville. Basically, a great bar with decent pub food...and now veggie-friendly too. Hooray! read more

Tasty dishes...calamari perfectly cooked, great burgers, nice menu variety but fatal mistake....our waitress tried hard to please our party of 6 but got my wife's order completely wrong then made the mistake of telling my wife "well that's what you ordered dear...." No it wasn't because two of us heard what she ordered and wasn't what was served. apparently this restaurant hasn't heard the old saying "the customer is always right". Since the waitress never even offered to replace my wife's meal with something that she did want and then retreated to the kitchen and never returned back to our table. we sat there for over 45 minutes waiting for our check and had to go to the bar to ask for it.... Needless to say we won't be back....too bad, because the food was decent. read more