

The orders ranged from nachos to steak, with quite a few plates of pork ribs. Our server, Linda, valiantly took care of our table for ten single-handedly and with humour. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. I had no real hope of a great dinner or a great time. I still felt that way when we walked in to the uninspiring front reception area and saw the dark brown, heavy furniture and flat screen TVs on either end of the room in which we were to be seated. I probably havenât been to this restaurant in 20 years and my heart sunk when I was given the venue for a family celebration. Most Popular Restaurants in Washington Township But the food is honest, homemade and good and a local favorite.Parking is on the street and usually available close by. We were offered drinks from the bar, and there were a few interesting specials but we did not sample.The restaurant is an establishment that has grown with the town over the years and it can use a face lift. The Fries that accompanied the sanwich were also good. The thick layer of melted cheddar, started off tasting good, but later became overwhelming and was removed. My meal includes a Caesar Salad, baked potato with a generous amount of Sour Cream on the side and an ample cut of prime rib ( I ordered the smaller of the two sizes offered.) The rib was cooked as I requested and was good and the Chicken salad was large chicken chunks and obviously house made. Our meal started with Homemade Cole slaw and pickles, another house tradition. Friday is Prime Rib and this is what I ordered, while my partner had the Chicken Salad Cheese melt served on English muffin, an unusual combination to say the least. Also were salads, sandwiches and some specials.

The menu featured burgers stuffed with various cheeses, their specialty, we were told. This may prove difficult for some and impossible for a wheel chair.On this early Friday evening, the place was mostly empty and we were seated immediately. This left several rooms at different levels, so you are walking up and down several small stairs. At some point, years ago, it looks as if they expanded into an adjacent store. The restaurant looks old, from its narrow two step walk up entrance, bead board walls, worn carpet and tin ceiling and aged tables and chairs. Located across from a small town park in this charming Bergen County town, the Iron Horse is near the railroad station, thus it's name.
