The Windlass
The Windlass
Main Lake Market
Nolan's Point
Lake Hopatcong Adventure Company
Live the Lake NJ
Lake Hopatcong Cruises
Lake Hopatcong Golf Club
Alice's
Big Fish Lounge
Hawk Ridge Farm
Lake Hopatcong Taxi

Delicious Dining. Incredible Views.

The exterior of The Windlass from Lake Hopatcong
The Windlass dining room

Year-Round Dining

The Windlass is open year-round but is closed these select days:

Wednesdays
New Year's Day
Tuesday after Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

The Windlass has a seasonal reservation policy. Contact us to reserve a table.

See our Current Hours

What to Expect at The Windlass

The Windlass, a historic Lake Hopatcong restaurant, operates year-round and accepts reservations and walk-in guests. Parties of eight or more should always make reservations.

Timing Your Meal

During peak season we may ask guests who remain at their table for two hours or longer to leave their table to continue their experience at the bar, or at our cocktail gliders.

See our menu

A group of women smiling at a bar
A small American flag on the bar in The Windlass

A Brief History 

The Windlass, one of the best restaurants on Lake Hopatcong, has a rich cultural history. Our restaurant sits on Nolan’s Point and was built in the 1800s as tourism to Lake Hopatcong was booming. The restaurant was once part of an amusement park, a roller rink, and was finally renovated into a restaurant with lake history and culture in mind. Today, the Windlass honors the past throughout its decor and offers guests indoor seating, a waterfront pavilion, and outdoor cocktail gliders to enjoy the beauty of the lake and the surrounding region. 

Meet the Executive Chef

Chef Eduardo “Eddie” Santos has more than 4o years of experience in the culinary arts. He started from an early age where he quickly realized his love of the gourmet world from his grandmother. Eddie opened his own restaurant in1993, The Ridgewood which he operated for over 20 years and became a staple in the community, donating his time and resources to seniors and children alike out of the kindness of his heart.

After operating his own establishment, he went on to assist The Windlass with the initial grand re-opening in 2015, where he created a delicious menu with efficient and consistent techniques. After many years, Eddie went on to further challenge and build his techniques by completing other restaurant openings around New Jersey & Portugal.

However, Eddie's love for the lake & community has brought him back to The Windlass, where he has deliciously recreated and completed what he started. Welcome back, Eddie!

white flowers in a vase on a fully set table

Live the Lake NJ

Live the Lake NJ is a family of businesses located on Lake Hopatcong offering residents and visitors endless opportunities for fun. Live the Lake NJ includes: two restaurants, a bar, an adventure company, a mini-golf course, a cruise boat, a water taxi, and a market. These companies combine together to create Nolan's Point Events, offering fully customizable, multi-venue group events on Lake Hopatcong.