Known for its art galleries, charming shops, and the iconic Bucks County Playhouse theater, New Hope also has exceptional restaurants, each with their own type of charm and different vibe. The central strip of town is very walkable, with shops, cafes,
and lots of food options, from light bites to porterhouse steaks, spritz to sangria. Here are ten essential spots to add to your New Hope dining roster. For more in the area, check out Eater’s guide to the best restaurants throughout Bucks County.
What’s changed in this update: We’ve added Reed’s Breakfast Bar. For now, we’ve removed Sprig & Vine, which has closed.
Annemarie Dooling is an award-winning journalist with a passion for culture storytelling. Over the past decade, she has contributed to publications like the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Kristen Kwiatkowski is a seasoned food writer who has extensively covered the food scene across Pennsylvania, notably within the Philadelphia suburbs. Her work has also been prominently featured in Edible Lehigh Valley, PA Eats, and Cider Culture.
Reed’s Breakfast Bar
20 S Main St, New Hope, PA, 18938, US
(267) 382-6436
Whether it’s your first stop in New Hope, or the last meal you eat before a drive home, no trip should be without a great breakfast, which is what Reed’s specializes in. The decor is retro and cozy, and the menu is packed with breakfast sandwiches (your choice of bacon, pork roll, sausage, or Spam), and it’s known for its coffee menu. Besides staples like coffee and tea, they offer coffee floats with blueberry syrup and lemon whip, vanilla syrup with vanilla bean whip, and more.
Oldestone Steakhouse
15 South Main Street, New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938
(215) 862-7044
The historic 150-year-old church that is home to Oldestone Steakhouse is incredible to look at, with high ceilings, pastel lighting, and art on each landing of the bi-level space. But the menu is just as interesting, with multiple steaks like porterhouses, strips, and rib-eyes, and twin lobster tails stuffed with crab meat. Don’t forget about the chef’s table option, which includes four courses, wine pairings, and a welcome glass of prosecco.
The Pork Shack
32 S Main St, New Hope, PA, 18938, US
(267) 400-0441
There are dozens of options inside the Ferry Market, a food hall right in the middle of town, and, yes, you should try all the pastries, coffees, gyros, and Italian specialties on offer. But the Pork Shack is the place to go for breakfast sandwiches after a night of cocktails at the nearby taverns and steakhouses. The Hungover Hog will cure whatever ails you with two fried eggs, slow-roasted pulled pork, melted cheese, and tater tots on a toasted flatbread. Plus, waffles and omelets are made-to-order all day.
Martine’s RiverHouse Restaurant
14 E Ferry St, New Hope, PA, 18938, US
(215) 862-2966
Picturesque river views, stellar service, and an impressive food and drink selection are a few of the features that will draw you in for lunch at Martine’s RiverHouse. Seasonal dishes fill the menu from small plates featuring deviled eggs and shishito peppers to bigger meals like snapper with gnocchi in a lemon cream sage sauce. Check out the seasonal cocktail menu, which will include specials during town festivals.
Landmark Tavern at Logan Inn
10 W Ferry St, New Hope, PA, 18938, US
(215) 862-2300
Logan Inn’s Landmark Tavern has indoor and outdoor dining rooms, serving as a meeting house of sorts, where hotel guests and visitors mingle with New Hope residents. Inside, stay cozy by the fireplace and enjoy steak frites or chicken osso buco while sipping crisp white wine. Or have an espresso martini and caprese salad on the outdoor patio during warmer weather months. Bonus: With a location right in the center of town, the Landmark makes for a great people-watching spot during warmer-weather festivals.
Stella
50 S Main St, New Hope, PA, 18938, US
(267) 740-2691
New Hope is very pet-friendly, so it makes sense that one of the most popular restaurants in town would cater to dogs, too. Stella at the Ghost Light Inn offers a “pup menu” of chicken, salmon, or beef for your dog, with proceeds all going to the Animal Alliance of NJ. The human menu is not shabby either, with Moroccan cauliflower with date puree, golden raisins, toasted almonds, and seafood options like black bass with root vegetables and vanilla velouté, or Jail Island salmon over farro, mushrooms, and sweet corn velouté. If you get stuffed and want to hit the hay immediately, the Ghost Light Inn offersa dog package that includes a bed, biscuits, and more, so you can peruse the dessert menu of custom cakes and artisanal cheeses, and then take your pet right upstairs to sleep.
Nektar
8 W Mechanic St, New Hope, PA, 18938, US
(267) 743-2109
The incredible view overlooking the canals and Bucks County Playhouse is just one reason to dine on Nektar’s balcony. More enticing is the charcuterie menu of foie gras pate, dry-cured duck saucisson, wagyu bresaola, chorizo, and more, plus at least six types of cheeses. Wash it all down with the many wine and whiskey flights, including bourbon, rye, Fernet, scotch, and Japanese whisky. Keep an eye out for tasting events from neighboring vineyards.
Zoubi
7 W Mechanic St, New Hope, PA, 18938, US
(215) 862-5851
Right off the central corridor of New Hope’s Main Street, Zoubi’s quiet chandelier-lit courtyard is the perfect place to escape the ordinary. The menu is packed with vegetable-heavy dishes, like roasted beets with goat cheese panna cotta and microgreens, roasted eggplant with arugula, Dijon vinaigrette, and baba ganoush, and heirloom tomatoes with burrata.
Odette’s
274 S Main St, New Hope, PA, 18938, US
(215) 682-2022
Odette’s, situated at New Hope’s upscale RiverHouse hotel, offers an elegant dining option where the exposed brick dining room and river views provide exceptional ambience, and the culinary dishes keep you coming back for more. Enjoy menu offerings such as the Odette’s Seafood Collection, a menagerie of East Coast oysters, middlenecks, and shrimp and crab cocktail. The cocktails are on point as well, with libations such as Odette’s Sangria and a variety of bourbon and vodka drinks.
Bowman’s Tavern
1600 River Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938
(215) 862-2972
Located along lovely River Road, outside the center of New Hope, you’ll find Bowman’s Tavern. This rustic chic dining spot offers tavern-style fare with a contemporary twist. In addition to daily specials, the menu features dishes such as cornmeal-crusted calamari, Fulper Family Farmstead’s whipped ricotta with toasted sesame bread, chipotle hot chicken sandwich, and a wide array of steak offerings for the beef lovers. Enjoy live music every night as you dine and sip cocktails at the bar or seated in the dining area.
