Light Horse Tavern

Walked into this place in a late evening for dinner and couldn’t be a better choice. This place is walking distance from the light-rail station. The food was great and so were the cocktails. The servers were prompt and attentive. I ordered calamari and fish and chips and they were made to perfection. Will visit again.

Enjoyed the NY stake. Authentic atmosphere. Better to pre-book a table. 5-star customer service. cosy place. Choice of meat and fish dishes.

My wife and I stopped in with our new daughter for a quick lunch date. I couldn't have asked for better, the staff here was warm and inviting, the food here was phenomenal. We tried the iberico ham and red wine risotto, both were out of this world. The French onion soup here too is unmatched. We finished up with the banana cake for dessert, and it was absolutely delicious. This place is absolutely worth coming back to!

A lovely local tavern for fine dining. Shishito Peppers, Truffle Cheese Fries, Creme Brulee, Banana Cake were delicious.

A reservation is helpful if you don't want to miss a table in case sitting at the bar is not a preferred option.

First visit to Light Horse Tavern and had some reservations based on the dollar signs on Google. Happy to see the prices on the menu was more reasonable than I anticipated and the inside of the building was very impressive. The wait staff team was very professional and attentive. We got the ricotta pancakes to share as a table, the smoked salmon board, eggs Benedict and the fried chicken sandwich. All were fantastic but the pancakes were to die for.

This is my go-to restaurant in JC, for excellent cocktails, fresh oysters / seafood, and steak. The menu is classic pub / steakhouse. I love it here because it's not stuffy, and the service and ambiance are excellent. They make fantastic martinis. There is a long bar, which is perfect to sit down for a cocktail and some oysters. I should add is that this place does not provide many options for vegetarians, unfortunately. The interior is very classic and historic, with tall windows in the main dining room, and cozier options in the back dining area.

The food is a large step above pub food. The nachos were amazing, not your average bar food. Deviled eggs were awesome and the burgers are superior. The house wine is very good, better than I have ever had. Service was fast and friendly. This is a true affordable gem in the pricey old town area. You won’t be disappointed!

Atmosphere was very warm. A bit on the loud side but as the name suggests, it is a tavern. Food was above average but personally I feel that the service was five star.
It was very busy and we waited for a table but once we were seated I almost felt pampered. Even the servers assistant earned a generous gratuity.
I definitely recommend and though parking was a challenge, I will go out of my way to return again.

A 2-minute walk from my previous home, this was a go-to place for lavish weekend brunches. They have an extensive menu with absolutely beautiful food and interior. My picks were their salads, fries, pancakes, desserts, soups, avocado toast, fish and so much more!! Couldn’t stop eating here ever! Have been to White Horse so many times and still look forward to returning! Totally recommend!

So Tasty!!! 4 more visits. Each time better than before. We love this place so much that during COVID when NYC was shut down we took an Uber $100 each way to go here to eat. Both dinner and brunch are awesome. Just went back for a brunch and it did not disappoint. Their French Toast is the best. It is made out of a croissant. Most joints use bread so this makes it so much better. I do not even need syrup on mine but she loves the strong maple flavor in their syrup so you will see some in the photos. The other dish I LOVE is the lobster eggs benedict. TONS of lobster and a very light hollandaise sauce makes this a dish to remember. Fries here are thin and crispy like we like them, but note that they also have home fries if you prefer the thicker softer style of fries. Desserts are lovely, we love the banana cake/pudding and the apple strudel/pie. When you go for dinner be sure to get the BBQ ribs they are outstanding. I will try to find some photos from our dinner a year ago there, because all the food was spectacular. Photos below are from our most recent brunch only. We prefer to sit upstairs for brunch, but we had dinner in front of the real wood burning fireplace which was very romantic (and got me those all important marriage points!!!!). Check out all of our reviews. If we do not like it we do no review it so all of the ones you see are places that are fantastic. Follow us if you like. We had over 7 million views in 2021 and we thank you for that. We don't get paid, we just love to eat. Be sure to click on "RobH" at the top of this review to see all of them and to follow us if you like good food and FUN.

Wandered in here without any expectations and it was amazing. The steak was really good for a steak & eggs breakfast

Stopped by for brunch for our first visit. Restaurant is gorgeous, beautiful bar, super high ceilings with tin tiles, and a mezzanine. Tables were nicely spaced as well.
I chose the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and a side of Applewood Smoked Bacon as my meal. The pancakes were flipping delicious, pun intended. Serving-size was also perfect, was worried they'd be huge but they were just right. Oh, and the bacon was fantastic, fried to perfection! My partner picked the Fried Chicken Sandwich with fries which she also enjoyed.
We just had iced tea to drink but they have a full bar with a good looking cocktail list that I'd like to check out on a future visit.
Server was friendly enough but disappeared on a couple occasions. Didn't wanna ding them for that cause the rest of the experience was so nice.
Would definitely return!

I’ve attended Light horse tavern since 2002 when it opened. I actually moved onto Morris street the same week it opened! The owner was a delight then, and years later during lunch I had the privilege to see him again. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed coming to Light horse, for lunch and dinner for years! We now come to the lobster shack (outside more relaxed street version of Light Horse) which was open bc of COVID. Allowing customers to order take out and or sit in individual igloos. So happy they continue to shine in all the ways that matter. Food, drinks, service, cleanliness, atmosphere…Light Horse Tavern receive 5 stars from me then and now in 2022

I came in with a large group of 12 people to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Typically with such a large group things tend to go wrong, but everything from booking the resy, service, and food was perfect. We loved being seated in the beautiful upstairs area overlooking the restaurant. Our server, Ahmad, was above and beyond. He was incredibly pleasant, matched the energy of our group, was very attentive and kept a great time pace for our brunch. Thank you for making it so special and easy, Ahmad!

A truly amazing place in Jersey City. We went for lunch, and every single dish was superb! We had the octopus salad, fried calamari, salmon & meatloaf. The mash that came with the meatloaf was AMAZING - we were all fighting for it! Highly recommend!

Enjoyed brunch there last Sunday. Would love any type of hint as to how they make the most delicious amazing banana bread I've ever had in my life. I wanted to eat it as slowly as possible savoring every crumb! If you ever give a cooking class please let me know!

Love this community spot. We've been here for brunch and dinner in many instances. Great meals, superb provider, and appropriate atmosphere at night time with the live jazz track. We also love the outside seating which is good for when we have our child inside the stroller.

Really loved this spot! High ceilings, antique/ upcycled furnishings, great food, nice size portions at a great price!

We order steak and eggs, LHT Burger with bacon, Bloody Mary, etc. everything was cooked to order and delicious!!

Been dining there for years. Delicious food, great customer service & atmosphere. Best tasty burgers, beet salad, fried oysters, I could go on & on.....Enjoy when you come!

The food is very tasty. Its american cuisine. The staffs are very polite and greating customers with smile. Also they explain queries for our queries on food. They have seats outdoor tables as well during summer whice makes you real enjoyment. I recommend everyone try at least once if you are in jersey city. I give 5 out of 5 as I was completely satisfied with today dinner.