Tree Tavern - Wanaque

American, Burgers, Pub

Tree Tavern

Tree Tavern
4.6 / 5 (730 reviews)

Description

Tucked away on picturesque grounds, this small restaurant wins fans with standout dishes—chicken parm, duck, seafood specials—and an impressive wine selection and gift shop. Indoor and outdoor seating make it ideal for intimate dinners, celebrations and large parties; reservations are recommended. Experiences vary: many praise the food and atmosphere, while others report long waits, inconsistent service and a strict 90‑minute seating policy. Prices trend moderate to high and vegetarian choices are limited, but for wine lovers and special occasions it remains a charming hidden gem.

Last update: 25.01.2026 from: Jeff

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 730 reviews
lindaa-a
30.09.2023

I had a disappointing experience at the restaurant tonight. I waited over two hours for my dinner, and for the first time ever, I found myself adding salt and pepper to my food—there was no flavor at all.

cheyenne-l
30.09.2023

Traveling from out of town, I was delighted to find such a beautiful place to relax and enjoy a fantastic meal. The duck and French onion burger were both delicious and arrived promptly despite the restaurant being full! Our server, Isabell, was incredibly accommodating and friendly, making the experience even better. I highly recommend this tucked-away gem for anyone seeking great food at a fair price. The only downsides I could mention are that the noise from other diners tends to carry, making the atmosphere a bit loud at times, but it didn’t detract from my enjoyment. Additionally, while the macarons were tasty, they weren’t anything extraordinary. Overall, I would rate it a perfect 10/10 for its wonderful environment!

snow-w-2
30.09.2023

I absolutely love this restaurant! I just wish they would stay open a bit longer instead of closing at ten, but I understand they want to keep the neighbors happy and avoid complaints. The food is delicious, and the service is fantastic—it's a bit of a hidden gem. Everyone should definitely stop by; it truly is wonderful!

jeff-s
30.09.2023

Bad food, worse service. How this place is rated so highly is nuts. Go get a frozen pizza from the grocery store, it will be just as good and take 1/10 the time. To be clear, it took our party of 3 nearly 3hrs to get in and out, with almost 90 minutes of that between our appetizers and entree. Over an hour without even a server asking if we needed anything, on a slow night.

aiman-i
30.09.2023

The Tree Tavern Restaurant in Wanaque is definitely one of those off the beaten path spots that delivers on its reputation. Their outdoor seating area is great, lots of tables, very good service and I nice ambiance. It's not to loud without being quite and boring. It's good for a romantic evening or for a group or family event. They have a great outside bar and some cool decor. Inside the dining room is large and well decorated. The food comes in very large portions, so make sure not to over order. It is well made, tastes fresh and as stated, comes out fast. Their wine menu is very large, with almost any kind of wine you can ever want. It's extremely affordable with most wine bottles costing $25 and a few at $30/$40. It's a great option for a bottle of wine and a cheese plate on a spring/summer/fall evening. I highly recommend the Tree Tavern Restaurant.

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