If you needed an excuse to take a trip to Bucks County or South Jersey, there's now a really delicious reason to do so.
New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week is back after launching in 2025, and for its sophomore session (Jan. 12-25), visitors can expect more than two dozen acclaimed restaurants from both sides of the Delaware River offering prix fixe three-course lunch and/or dinner menus ranging from $25 to $55 each.
"New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week is the best of both worlds. It’s a win-win for foodies and culinary enthusiasts from both Pennsylvania and New Jersey," says New Hope Chamber President Michael Sklar, who also co-owns Oldestone Steakhouse and GreenHouse.
"We are thrilled to bring together some of the most celebrated and most beautiful restaurants on both sides of the river for this grand two-week event that will feature some of our culinary community's best chefs, dishes, wines and cocktails. There's something for every taste and type of cuisine — to every setting and vibe. Come as you are for a casual weeknight out with friends and neighbors, or get dressed up and make it a special date night on the town."
Restaurant Week settings range from indoor to outdoor, fine dining to casual, steakhouses to BYO, and everything in between. It’s all meant to showcase both areas as points of not just cuisine, but also history.
In New Hope specifically, hungry diners can post up at the Black Bass Hotel to dine at one of the oldest inns in the country, or make a reservation at Odette’s River House to spend time at the site of Odette Myrtil’s 1920s cabaret.
Otherwise, hungry Philadelphians can find old-school favorites from Italian Cucina, prime cuts of steak and seafood from Oldestone and small plates, sandwiches, salads, charcuterie meats, artisanal cheeses and desserts at Nektar Wine Bar (a full list of New Hope spots can be found online).
And over in Jersey, locals can dine in a historic 19th-century train station when they choose the Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn, or stop by El Tule, a Mexican-Latin fusion eatery with Peruvian flair, owned by the Egoavil and Anguino Family.
Philadelphians can also find traditional Thai cuisine from Pru Thai, dinner and a show at The Starving Artists Cafe, and brunch favorites from Metá Café (check out the Restaurant Week’s official site for a full list of spots in New Jersey.)
“Explore Lambertville is excited to partner with Visit New Hope again in 2026 to bring Restaurant Week to our community,” says Carolyn Gadbois, Vice President of the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce.“ After the big holiday push settles, we welcome locals from the region and visitors from Philadelphia and beyond to take the opportunity to try some of the best cuisine we have to offer in our shared River Towns.”
Each restaurant can select if they will do lunch, dinner or both, and their price points. Some restaurants will additionally offer upgrades to their meals for those seeking a higher-end experience, a release notes. Both New Hope and Lambertville have long been known as sister river towns — walkable, artistic, and deeply connected by culture, commerce, and cuisine. This culinary initiative is meant to showcase everything the areas have to offer, and diners are encouraged to explore and shop before or after their meal.
“When our restaurants thrive, the entire community benefits, shops, galleries, hotels, and local events all feel that momentum,” Sklar adds. “Restaurant Week is an invitation to be part of that ecosystem and support the small, independent businesses that define who we are.”
To find more details about New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week (including participating restaurants, special menus, and reservation links), visit visitnewhope.com and lambertvillechamber.com or follow them on Instagram @visitnewhope and @lambertvillecc.
