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The Jefferson House, the lakefront restaurant at 139 Nolans Point Road on Lake Hopatcong, is under new ownership and has a new chef, and for the first time it will stay open through the winter. The changes were reported by Morris Focus in late October 2026.
Lake Hopatcong restaurants have traditionally slowed down or closed once boating season ends, so a year-round Jefferson House is good news for lake residents and for anyone who likes a waterfront view with dinner in the off season. The new owners have not been named publicly yet.
Brunch is the first big change. An all-you-can-eat brunch debuted on the weekend of October 24 and 25, and Sunday breakfast now runs from 9 AM to 2 PM. A renovation of the downstairs is also underway that will add a fireplace lounge with high-top tables, booths and a bar, which should make it one of the coziest winter hangouts on the lake once it is finished.
Seasonal hours are Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday from noon to 9 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM to 8 PM. The restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday. Call (973) 663-3063 for reservations or questions, and check before you go, since winter hours can shift with the weather.
Lake Hopatcong is the largest lake in New Jersey, and the Nolans Point side sits in Jefferson Township. If you are exploring the area, our guide to things to do in Jefferson, NJ has more ideas, and Jefferson diners have another new option this fall at Olive and Oak Lakefront Kitchen in Oak Ridge.
The Jefferson House is at 139 Nolans Point Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Winter hours are Wednesday through Sunday, with Sunday breakfast from 9 AM to 2 PM. Phone: (973) 663-3063. Calling ahead on snowy days is a smart move.
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