Gerald S.
Yelp
As soon as we walked in to Greystone it was obvious the new owners put alot of money into renovating the old Lavender Hall. Although mostly black and grey, the front bar/ lounge was beautifully sedate, and the dining room spacious with room between tables and large windows bringing in late afternoon light before the coming of dusk. It was impressive, and on this Tuesday evening, not crowded at all, which enhanced the sense that we had chosen well.
We were seated at a table mid floor, but asked to be moved near an electric outlet in order to charge a cell phone. They graciously obliged. Our server quickly introduced himself and brought drink and food menus. The wine and beer lists were broad enough without necessitating a trip to the wine cellar. My old friend selected a glass of zinfandel, while my beautiful date picked a light small brewery pilsner, and I a pineapple cider (delicious). We settled in with the drinks and caught up while perusing the menu.
We kept dinner on the lighter side, with a Chopped Greek Salad, Mushroom Burger and Fig Jam Burger for yours truly. At $15 per slider, the price was high, but still much more in line with our appetites than the entrees which were double the cost. So, we felt that management was smart to offer smaller options that allowed for drinks and/apps and a reasonable bottom line. Besides, we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The burgers were half pounders with brioche rolls and homemade potato chips or fries. The fig jam added a nice sweet dimension to my burger. My friend asked for grilled scallops added to the salad, but when the kitchen lacked them, they inquired if he would be satisfied with shrimp instead. He was.
We were happy with our experience at Greystone. It was qualitatively superior to the previous tenants who tried to make a go of it in the old mansion on the road between Newtown and Washington Crossing. The outdoor patio looked appealing, but with the steam heat unrelenting even into the evening, now was not the time to try it out.
This was an interlude even George himself would enjoy.