The Smithville Inn

When in the Jersey Shore area, the Smithville Inn is a must stop! We stumbled upon this quaint restaurant many years ago and have been nothing but pleased ever since. We have not had anything that wasn't exceptional from drinks to appetizers to entrees to desserts. I highly recommend the steaks/ prime rib, lobster or stuffed pork chops. There's plenty of parking nearby or valet parking is available. The atmosphere is very nostalgic and gives off a warm vibe. The service is excellent and you will often meet one of the family members running the establishment. It's always a pleasure to dine here as they have mastered doing it right!

Wedding review If anyone is looking to get married in South Jersey please book The Smithville Inn, trust me your dreams will come true! Our guests were blown away by the beautiful grounds, delicious food and historic feel of the Inn. They offer a beautiful ceremony space and make your special day as seamless as possible. We had guests coming from north jersey, NYC, Florida and Italy and everyone was blown away by the venues charm and overall vibe. The service was amazing, from the servers/bartenders to the wedding coordinators. Their entire team was wonderful and they answered every question we had and were a 10 out of 10 on our wedding day. The cocktail hour food was a hit and the entrees were so delicious served HOT to each guest. They had so many drink options for the bars and the service was fast and consistent. The village is the perfect place to stay for you and your guests and the Smithville Inn is a beautiful destination for any wedding. I would give 100 stars if I could!

I had the pleasure of attending a bridal shower at The Smithville Inn. The place is so very pretty. There are individual dining rooms and the place itself has so much character and vintage charm. The staff were more than accommodating and the food was delicious. Our buffet had penne ala vodka, chicken franchise, roast beef, roasted potatoes and string beans and salad. Dessert consisted of delicious brownies and yellow cake. Everything was served hot and it was set up so nicely. What a lovely place to have dinner or a special event…just lovely!

The food was out of this world and the atmosphere makes time stand still. The staff are all in sync with one another and are always there for you. The manager, Lynn, was kind and visited our table. That's where the secret of all success comes from and why Smithville Inn, Historic Smithville NJ's staff work so well together. Tonight was all about that most powerful force in the universe, love.

The food here is delicious as per the photos, portions are not small. Sorry about shrimp cocktail, I ate 2 beforehand I took the photo! I also added the photo of the fireplace set up for Mother’s Day photo taking and the fireplace sitting area.(was great in winter)

Always an amazing meal. They’re consistent if you enjoy your meal you can count on it every visit. Service is always great the staff is friendly and informative.

This is a very quaint and awesome area which I’ve never been to before. [ which is something I’m accustomed to saying almost everytime:-) ] We ordered the tomatoe pie which was different and interesting! The garden salad was good with our Tuscan sausage pasta sans the sausage. It was a whopping $32 no biggie- would’ve been nice if they lowered it since it had no meat at all. For dessert us 4 ordered 1 peanut butter chocolate ganache majiggy with whipped cream. It was delish and was sufficient. Our server Domenic was pleasant along with 2 other wait staff. The owner/GM greeted us 2 x to see if everything was ok. We would definitely come back and check out some local shops next door.

This was a beautiful setting, the decor was garden historic. Old times. Great brunch, tea, country garden setting. Affordable fancy.

One of our favorite restaurants of all time been going there since I was a little girl. Just had a nice lunch with good friends to start the weekend celebration for their birthdays. Food amazing as always, server great , Atmosphere very cozy all of us enjoyed what we got. See ya soon and don't forget to stop by the bar and say hello to Steph and have a martini. She's the best bartender.

The French onion soups is alway good, love the crispy onions on top; however, I don't understand drinking soup with a teaspoon. Not a good combination tiny little spoon with so much cheese, onion, bread and broth. The French dip was delicious and nothing like a crispy steak french fry to go with it. The Brussel sprout salad was okay. It needed more of the bacon and dry cherries to balance the tartness of the dressing. The Apple dessert was wonderful, light, flakey and warm with the cool vanilla ice cream on top. Service was fair at best, once we ordered we didn't see our server again till she brought the bill as other people brought the food to the table. We had a great table location facing the window and being able to see outside. It's just beautiful in smithville.

We sat in the Tavern side - which was move my vibe. Less stuffy than the restaurant side - which had almost an hour long wait. We were seated immediately. The service was fantastic. Our waitress was great. I ordered the Pickle Burger off of the lunch specials menu. I got it medium rare and it was cooked to perfection. The fries were standard diner steak fries. My wife got the French Onion soup - which I tried and it was very good. Kids got Mac and Cheese - which was Kraft and a side. Kids's meals were $9.99. Not a total rip off for Kraft Mac and cheese and a side. Adult meals were reasonably priced. Atmosphere was great. Very chill spot.

There's just something about a nice day, outdoor shops and a nice (good) lunch. Corn Soup. Cauliflower Soup. Turkey Platter and Aioli Chicken Sandwich. Put this all together and was great. Been here many times and never disappointed.

Went here with a group of people. Ordered the steak tips medium rare. They came well done and we're not even edible. Mention it to the waitress and she just said oh I'm sorry. Proceeded to charge me full price for a meal I didn't eat. Management called the next day and said they were going to send me a gift card and apologize for me not being happy with my dinner. Four weeks later no gift card. Don't go here.

Great Service! Delicious food and old world ambiance was enjoyed. The place is beautiful, there was a piano player in one room. I highly recommend the Smithville chicken. Everything was delicious we had Caesar salad, fresh rolls, London broil, Smithville chicken, hot pasta dish, roasted potatoes, fresh green beans and desserts. Desserts were brownies, chocolate chip cookies and caramel crumbs cake.

One of the best pork chops I've ever had. Flavors worked so well together. Romantic atmosphere and good service, can't wait to go back.

Entire Smithville Inn banquet team did an excellent job before and during 60th anniversary lunch for 20 people. Food very good and terrific service. Enjoyed ambiance in private Moss Mills dining room.

We were on our way to Atlantic City and decided to call and make a reservation, lucky for us they fit us in. I haven't been here since I was a child, and was looking forward to eating here. They put us in a room with windows overlooking the lake. It was such a pleasant atmosphere. I listened to our waitress, Keira and had the pork chops which had peaches, peach glaze, candied pecans, with mashed Yukon potatoes and grilled asparagus. It was cooked perfectly and delicious! Hubby had the seafood Primavera, which he said was the best he ever had. To finish up we both had an espresso martini. They made it with Kahula which is just the way I prefer it. The service was timely and the staff couldn't be friendlier!

Awesome place. I highly recommend it. I ordered the stuffed pork chop. It was heavenly. The chop was si large that I couldn't finish it. I had for lunch the next day - double the pleasure.

Went here last night for the first time, it was amazing! Party of 4, 2 couples. The inside is beautiful, old and rustic. Loved that they had a fireplace going and a live piano player. Since it was my first time, I had to get the famous Chicken pot pie! It did not disappoint! It is HUGE! I ate 1/3 of it (can't wait for lunch today!). My wife got a special Italian version of chicken fried steak with pasta, friend got Vitello Ala Anthony and his wife ordered the steak. Every item was done right. Nothing burnt, nothing under cooked. I would recommend this place for a nice romantic dinner. I can't wait to go again! Ps... the desserts, looked great, but we were so full. We were unable to even look at the menu.

The atmosphere is great, and the food was very good. Really has a nice upscale feel to the place, the servers were amazing.

2 years ago I left a bad review for this place due to several issues. I need to post a good one over recent experience. The food was perfect. The service was excellent. In particular, our waiter Ryan, was excellent, as were the assistants. Total 180 from previous time. It was father's day, a summer holiday, and the prior time was late November, but it felt like just a renewed experience altogether. Maybe new mgmt? Stuffed pork chop, pot pie, crab sandwich, all loved by my group. And ambience has always been great.

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Returned to Smithville inn for the first time in 35 years. Got traditional French onion soup and crabcake sandwich that were even better than I remember. Can't go to Smithville without a visit to the candle shop and the Christmas shops. Brought back so many wonderful memories. Michelle was our server and she provided excellent service. The French onion soup is a must!!!!!

Food and service was excellent!! Haven't been there in a while... so glad we came back!! Fran and Kim are bringing back the excellent experience of dining at the Inn!! Our server Nadia was wonderful!!

Our luncheon in this quaint and cozy inn was very good. Unfortunately no one ever lit the fireplace , so we were disappointed that was amiss. Our service was good- attentive but not overbearing. Food was good: French onion soup, fish tacos and prime rib sandwich. Prices were reasonable.

Great Birthday lunch with MDW, and No1 son, I had one of my favorites at this iconic restaurant, one of their specialties, chicken pot pie, if you like chic-in-the-pie you'll love this one; big chunks of tender chicken, savory vegetables with a nice tender, flaky crust, can you tell I like it... MDW ordered the same, and No1 son got the crabcake sandwich. It was a enjoyable lunch, and desert came later at another location.

Fantastic food Prime rib sandwich is solid Any place that knows how to properly fry a steak fry (dark golden brown, light salt) tells you they take the time to make the most basic thing right. Nice dining area, reminded me of the ski lodge from White Christmas Would eat here again happily

Delightful restaurant / tavern / lake/ shops. Have been visiting every year since the 1970's. From Pittsburgh area until moving to NJ in 2020. So I have seen all these years of changes; development and expansion.

Great food and service. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Cute ambiance and reasonably priced. Short rib pasta was amazing. Cheesesteak egg rolls are bangin.

Best chicken pot pie in New Jersey! The food portions are huge. We took home half of the chicken pot pie and braised short rib dishes. The staff are very warm and friendly. Smithville Inn is a colonial historic place. It was decorated beautifully for Valentine's Day

I wish I could give this spot a 3.5 rating and you'll see why shortly...... Starting with dining: * Short-rib pasta: Awesome dish. The short rib almost tasted as if there were truffles included in the dish! Great flavor profile, as the short rib is very tender. The pasta is very fresh and tastes homemade. Bridal shower: I held my bridal shower here and didn't have the best experience. Prior to my bridal shower starting and as guests were arriving, the owner came in, made himself a plate from the brunch buffet, and left. It was very tasteless and tacky. Parking: There's a big lot across the street from the Inn that has parking. If you prefer not to park in the lot, valet is available as well. The rest: Drink at their bar, dine in, or hold an event. There are lots of neighboring shops near by that are great! Walk around, feed the ducks, check out the water, and take a ride on the carousel. Smithville is great for families.

Ate here for lunch today. Took awhile to get our food, probably because of what we ordered. The Filet Thermidore which my wife said was awesome!! The lobster was very good and the filet was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The Sherry sauce was outstanding. I ordered the Turkey platter and it was good. Not drenched in gravy. The turkey platter could have been a touch warmer. It wasn't cold but I like my food piping hot. The crackers are handmade. Fantastic!! The service is without a doubt the best anywhere. Your water will never get more than half empty before they are on it and filling it back up. Well worth the trip.

An absolutely lovely birthday experience celebrating our good sister friend Herlyn! We enjoyed tasty beverages, delicious calamari & fried red tomatoes as our appetizers! Our lunches were just as amazing which included soup, Filet Medallion Sandwich, Crab Cake Sandwich sandwiches and steak fries! Herlyn enjoyed a complementary birthday slice, nice touch to end a great day!

A charming spot in Historic Smithville and, according to the historic blurb in the menu, the anchor of the area's revitalization. I had a perfectly decent Cuban sandwich, served by friendly staff. Between that and the wrap I also tried, I'd put the food at the level of "serviceable diner fare." Not a bad thing at all - just very unfussy. The ambiance is lovely and I can certainly understand why this place hosts plenty of weddings.

This was my first visiting years. Go for the ambiance and service. The food was very disappointing. French onion soup was thin tasting. The signature chicken pot pie was too thick, had a crust that tasted gummy and almost tasteless chicken. Leaving half the meal says volumes.

Ambiance is great though on a colder early Nov night the fireplace was not on. I was talked into the pork chop by the sever which I never order. It was ok enough. Def big enough to take home. Others had the French onion soup but the onion straws on top were not very hot as if it was sitting around. Prices are expensive here. Next time would like to go for the chicken pot pie like I was planning on getting. The Thai salmon was also big enough to take home.

My sisters and I visited the Smithville Inn last night. The inside of the restaurant is always beautiful and doesn't disappoint. I got the chicken pot pie for my meal, which was pretty tasty. And HUGE! I also got the carrot cake (not pictured) which was pretty good as well. I think the Inn is pretty pricey personally, but I guess that is to be expected at a high traffic restaurant like this.

Outstanding food. Wonderful attentive staff. Especially Morgan and Johnny! Very attentive.Great ambiance. At Smithville a wonderful place to visit and stroll with many fine shops.

What a beautiful restaurant. Staff and service were excellent. View was pretty. Food was phenomenal. We started with the maple bacon strips, cheesesteak egg rolls and ricotta gnocchi. All were delicious. Not a piece left on the table. The chicken pot pie (which I forgot to take pictures of) was huge. Half our table (5) of 9 ordered it. Nice and creamy and packed with chicken and dumplings. Highly recommend. Wasabi Tuna was perfect. Excellent taste and very fresh. Strip steak was cooked perfectly. Chicken Milanese was delicious and a large portion. This is a great place and loved it. Already made reservations again.

Though our initial (young girl) concierge was rude, the food and service was very good. If you order the onion soup, don't expect the mile high pile of onions on top, what we received was just a few. The view of the back yard fountain and momma with baby ducks made it quite enjoyable.

Everything is always wonderful. After shopping for hours it's nice to sit down and be waited on with no issues. 5 stars all the way around. Highly recommend

Excellent hot soup on a nice cold day! It's what doctor orders to keep you warm to spend that money!!!

Wonderful atmosphere for an anniversary dinner. Staff was super accommodating and efficient and every aspect of the meal was delicious. Champagne was gifted to us immediately after being seated and every staff member that we encountered wished us a happy anniversary.

Yesterday was our 6th Anniversary and what better way to celebrate it then to have a fantastic dinner where we got married at! We had the steak medallions and pork chop dinner followed by cheesecake and everything was amazing. The owner Tony came to our table to visit us, asking how we been and even remembered us back from when we had our wedding there 6 years ago! Matt the waiter was also extremely helpful and made the experience just as amazing. A yearly tradition we plan to keep going for as long as we can.

I don't mind paying higher prices for food but it has to be good food. Your won't find that here unfortunately. They may have been good at one time but no longer. I was really disappointed because I heard it was good. Two of our group had their chicken pot pie because they are know for it. The verdict was average at best. Three stars only because the service staff was very attentive and my water glass was always full, which is not seen done automatically in dining rooms these day but a sure sign of a well run dining room.

Beautiful old inn converted to a tavern which used to be a stagecoach stop. Sat the bar and split the shrimp cocktail and egg rolls. Shrimp were fresh and a good size. The egg rolls very tasty and cooked with a nice crisp. We split the fish tacos. There were 3 served with chips, I'm assuming for dipping in the guacamole that was served with the tacos. This was a little disappointing. The blackened fish had a very fishy taste. I'm assuming from the type of fish that is used. I am more accustomed to a cod which has no fishy flavor. The chips served were a little stale and from a bag. The portion was large enough to share. They have a good wine and beer selection. Steph the bartender was extremely friendly and efficient telling us about the village and the history of the inn.

I had a Friday lunch here to catch up with a girlfriend who lives out of state. We hadn't seen each other in 9 years. Kelly was our server and was excellent. My friend had Virgin Marys. I had a Chardonnay then tried the Lavender Martini. The dining room is as comfortable and cozy as I remembered. I have never sat anywhere other than closer to the big windows. We were in the top floor farther away but still had a view. My friend had the filet. She loved it and said it was very tender. I ordered the Heirloom Tomato Salad that was topped with frizzled onions, quality chunks of bleu cheese, and a sherry vinaigrette. For my main I had the Cauliflower Steak. My food was downright delicious. I was stoked to eat the rest of my main for dinner that night. Delectable. We had a fantastic experience.

The crab cakes were vey small.The mashed potates wete awful and salty. Coleslaw have little mayo. The house wine was good so was the carrot cake. Will not be going there anymore.

Remarkably consistent, servers like family, charming and old world it delicious and consistent had my wedding reception there 25 years ago and would do it again in a second

Very bad filet mignon. Tasted like chemicals and freezer-burn. However, the service and the ambiance of the restaurant was very nice and calm. Despite the sub-par filet, I would definitely come back in the future.

I apologize in advance for my iPhone 8 pics of the food and dessert but had to document this superb meal and the thing is still ticking!! If I could rate 10 stars for service quality and overall kindness of both Mike and the manager I would. Prime rib was delicious and the duck breast with the blueberry reduction was perfect. They made broccolini shine which is not easy. Carrot cake humongous portion so split that with the table and the lemon mascarpone cake was dynamite as Mike said it would be. Will be back again this year to keep trying different entrees.

One our favorites that we stop in at whenever we are in the area. Cocktails are great food is excellent. Love the seafood and rack of lamb. Steaks are good and appetizers too

Beautiful, cozy atmosphere. Can accommodate large events, perfect for special occasions. Food is very good.

Everyone was wonderful n food was awesome very courteous staff very accommodating. Drinks were very good as well

Very cute place at Christmas time - felt like an inn from a Hallmark movie. The food and Christmas themed drinks were tasty but the chicken pot pie was the standout. A bit on the pricey side though.

Tasty meal. Lovely interior. Staff is a bit junior and the prices are a bit high, but in a touristy place like this I would expect that. Good time!

We made reservations for this past Friday night. Parking was a bit challenging and we did not see that they had valet parking. Very cute place. Service was great. Nice wine list with many by the glass, all priced very reasonably. We both ordered prime rib, which was a special for only $36! Served with warm bread, salad, vaked potato, green beans, yorkshire pudding. The prime rib was at least 26 ounces, boneless. So yummy, but more than we could eat. Even though it was very busy, the service was spot on. We'll be back our next trip to the area!!