When we travel, we like to treat ourselves to a fancy dinner during our stay. Visiting the Hyde Park area, most restaurants you'll find are going to be in the city of Poughkeepsie. Although Poughkeepsie has a decent variety of excellent restaurant options, there aren't a lot of upscale places to select from. We opted to book reservations for Brasserie 292 for a Saturday night. When we arrived, we were nearing the end of the dinner rush. We were sat right away, unfortunately it wasn't all too romantic being sat in the middle of the restaurant but understandably the restaurant is on the smaller side. The waiter was attentive, and addressed any of our questions about the menu, even hunting down the bottle of pinot noir we ordered. We opted to start off our night by splitting a half-dozen oysters which came with their in-house hot sauce, and an order of pouple, which was cooked to perfection. For our entrees we selected the red wine braised lamb shank and the dry aged prime NY steak. Since sides for both entrees were not mentioned on the menu, we also ordered sides - wild mushrooms, brussels sprouts and crispy smoked peewee potatoes. Overall the food was excellent and I'm still dreaming about the mushrooms. If we lived locally, would we go back, maybe but overall we had a great experience. Since this was an upscale restaurant, I opted to not photograph our meals and enjoyed being present in the moment. read more

Have only been to Brasserie 292 once; it's French so leans more toward seafood (which I'm allergic to) and kind of heavier dishes, which I can't really have anymore. But I'm giving 4 stars because what I DID have was really good! I don't see it on the online menu so it may have been a special -- but they did a mushroom/vegetable risotto, which was flavorful and the perfect size to not overwhelm. If I can find out whether this is part of the regular menu, I'll return just for that! Service was great -- we were going to an event at the convention center, and could walk from there. So if you're going to something at the convention center and want a nice meal (especially date night) ahead of time, I'd suggest checking this place out. read more

Brasserie 292 - Veggie risotto - Brasseries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Located in Poughkeepsie's historic Main Street district, Brasserie 292 is a French inspired cafe serving hearty food. My wife and I found the inside to be beautiful, with attentive service and competitive prices, but the food to be mixed in taste and quality. The area around the restaurant has definitely seen better days, with panhandling and vagrancy just outside. But once inside, it is absolutely beautiful with tasteful decorations. We were immediately greeted when we came in for an early dinner. We learned the restaurant has been open for 14 years, and our server was great. She offered to bring samples of the draft beers that were interesting, with us choosing a Hudson Valley Silhouette Pink Lemonade ($10) to share...pretty tart, but more like a pink shandy than a sour. Tap water was available, though tap or sparkling could be chosen for charge. The menu had a lot of things we wanted to try. My wife started out with the lobster bisque ($14), which she said she enjoyed (reminding her of a shrimp bisque that she really enjoyed at a restaurant in Milwaukee long time ago). I tried a spoonful but didn't think it was good...had small pieces of lobster, but it tasted old. On the other hand, by order of small escargots ($14) was excellent, served bubbling hot with tons of butter and garlic and plenty of snail meat. It did came with two slices from a baguette, but it was sadly disappointing...limp. One of my favorite dishes is Classic Moules frites ($22), so had to try their version. It came with a lot of black mussels with white wine and the classic cone of fries. The ingredients were there, but just didn't taste as good as it could. The PEI mussels were small, and many of them were actually dry. The wine sauce was very bland, with none of the taste from fresh mussels that I adore and there just wasn't much of it...I'll usually sop up every last drop with excess bread, but in this case, I left it alone. I actually began to question if it had been made with fresh mussels. The shoestring fries were plentiful and fine the first few bites, but soon the oiliness overwhelmed everything...much of it was limp not crispy. It just hadn't been cooked well. My wife got the Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops ($34) with risotto. It consisted of 4 badly overcooked (thus small) scallops, topped with a thick off-putting bacon jam. And the accompanying risotto was so thick and heavy. My wife finished the scallops after scraping off the jam, bu we barely finished half of the risotto before giving up. Before we left, our waitress gave a small gift of a compote (given to all new guests), which was nice. She was extremely nice and did ask multiple times how our meal was. It was difficult to mention that I thought the chef was having an off night, especially when everything else was good...so I didn't (especially since what could they do to fix it). But it's the food that ultimately matters, and Brasserie 292 is a place that we wouldn't actively seek out to come back to. read more

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A very welcoming staff in a lovely restaurant. Food was prepared and presented with care. Very delicious and satisfying. Looking forward to a return visit. read more

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Our visit to this little gem in Poughkeepsie, was long overdue! Brasserie 292 is the place to be for delicious, well serve gourmet food. Our gracious and professional waitress Carmen, made our evening relaxed, pleasant and enjoyable, with her service and her smile. She was on top from beginning to end, making sure everything was perfect, and it was. Nice background music. For starter I had the Steak Tartare, I love it, my husband had the fried oyster, it was ok, not his favorite. The NY Strip Au Poivre brought a smile to his face. It was rare as ordered with a delicious sauce au Poivre, mashed potatoes and sauté vegetables. My Braised Lamb was literally falling of the bone it was finger licking good as was the side of risotto. Let's talk about desert, definetly " the top of the cake" Three delicious Profiteroles with gelato and chocolate sauce. The Ricotta Cheesecake was spot on. A great evening to end the week. We will go back! read more

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Food: The salmon was very good, cooked well over a bed of spinach and potatoes. I ordered the clam chowder also, but it a little soupy. I feel like they might have watered it down to make more of it...? I dunno. It was okay, but not amazing. Atmosphere: Nice little steakhouse inside, but call ahead if you have a large party because they will have to rearrange some stuff. Service: Our waiter was cool, no complaints (hey Kevin!) but I felt really bad for him because the daily specials was like a mile long! There must've been 3 appetizers and 3 entrees you could order and he had to remember all of them! And then we didn't order any of them either, doh! So good job remembering all of them, Kevin... sorry we didn't order any. Price: I mean, it's a steak-house-ish restaurant so it's not cheap, but it wasn't too bad. Appetizer and entree will run you about 60$, then add on drinks also. We didn't look at the drink menu at all. So, a little pricy for my taste... Overall: Not a bad place, but didn't floor me either. Still, solid meal for a decent price. read more

Brasserie 292 - Salmon - Brasseries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

It was okay. The food was a bit underwhelming. I had the oysters which were fine - I do think it's pretty hard to mess up oysters, and the Bronzino for my main, which was all right, but honestly nothing special. It was by no means bad, but just underwhelming and unimpressive. While the food was just okay I have to say that the service was absolutely amazing! Our waitress was absolutely incredible and really elevated our experience. Ambience is all right - It's not anything special but it's decent. I can definitely see this place being great and would for sure give brasserie 292 another shot. read more

Brasserie 292 - Daily Oyster - Brasseries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

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We had such a nice dinner here. Wine selection is good and food is delicious! French sardine is our favorite of the night. The waiter is very friendly. It has the French vibe and love the decor here. read more

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Excellent restaurant. We came here while on a visit to Mohank Resort. Did not have any huge expectations. Not only was the service top notch, the food was exceptional as well. There were 4 of us and we'd ordered different entrees dishes. Each one was delicious. Even my wife, who's very critical about food and a great cook herself, loved it. Highly recommend it to anyone who loves great atmosphere, service and food. read more

I am such a foodie, and when I first saw the reviews and the menu and photos from other people that have dined here, I knew that I had to come for supper! Our waiter George was amazing and so friendly and helpful! You can tell he has his favorites at the restaurant and he is not afraid to tell you all about them lol The restaurant has a very cozy feel, and is not very large, but you also do not feel crowded! I had two adult beverages and appetizer that was a goat salad a steak meal and dessert and my bill was $120 with tip. I do not regret spending one penny of that money as it was completely worth my entire dining experience! read more

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This lowkey upstate New York find really go us right ESPECIALLY that butter. We loved it so much they sent us home with an entire baguette and butter that we snacked on for the 24 hours after the dinner. Next time I am in Poughkeepsie I will definitely be returning Link to my reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4TAnLjrYwd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== read more

I can't give this place a 5 because all we had were oysters and drinks. But not going to minimize the drinks. They were fantastic. The oysters were cleaned well and they're served with a homemade hot sauce. It's the cutest label I have ever seen, what attention to detail. Not guna lie I wanted to take it with me, so cute! A gem in the Poughkeepsie area read more

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I stopped into Brasserie 292 in Poughkeepsie last night and sat at the bar for dinner. The vibe is beautiful -- very vintage, almost Gatsby-era jazz style, super aesthetic. The bartender was really friendly and made my drink exactly how I wanted it. Drinks were amazing, and the food was great too -- I had the special and loved it. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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Five star food. Five star service. Five star ambience. The bar and bartenders were great. The weight staff was very helpful, courteous kind, and considerate. Management was attentive and came over and greeted us. Very knowledgeable on the structural interior of the building during its renovation. Great place to eat recommended to everyone. read more

What a shame for a French restaurant. The restaurant sells a regular sparking wine branded as Champagne. The server told us that if he was the owner he would not do it. The manager listened to me when I told him that he should not sell sparkling wine as champagne, and remained silent. The fish and the creme brulee were good. The ambience is a typical French bistro. read more

Brasserie 292 - This restaurant sells non-champagne sparkling wine as a champagne. - Brasseries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

The service, cocktails, appetizers, and entrees were just superb. Special place - what a gem.

This place was *excellent* in every dimension: (1) bar / drinks were great; their own version of a Manhattan was balanced, smoky, delicious. Their Vieux Carre is my new favorite, aromatic and yummy. (2) food is top-class; we had Lamb shank that fell off the bone, Gnocci was tender; trout was perfect and beautiful; (3) decor was 100% true to a french bistro (down to the french jazz playlists) (4) desserts... to die for. Beignets were perfect and light. (5) servers (ours was Kat) were totally friendly yet professional and helpful While we don't live in Poughkeepsie, we will *definitely* return! read more

Brasserie 292 - Brasseries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Absolutely loved this restaurant, very European feel, the food was so good and our waiter George was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly and just super. We will be back for sure. read more

Just got engaged to my bestie and spent a day upstate celebrating. After hiking we had dinner at this cozy establishment. Just got back from hiking? No worries. Totally chill. The host with the hat? All the vibes. Our server George was attentive and friendly without being too much. He was also knowledgeable on the menu which was impressive! I can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu. WE ORDERED: grilled octopus (amazing), cheese platter (this was a lot of fun bc we played with all of the flavors) and blue point oysters (super fresh) THEN he had the duck confit which was savory and melty and my duck breast was more sweet and savory. Both entrees were good to the last drop. For dessert, milk chocolate pudding with caramel top and whip cream. I was in heaven. Espressos also There were serious dopamine hits going on. This meal was both satiating and romantic. We were both so happy with the experience and the food. Kudos to the staff and kitchen running this place like a pro, you all are killing it! read more

Brasserie 292 - Brasseries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

We went for dinner on Saturday night. This was our first time at the restaurant. I couldn't have been happier. Food was exceptional start to finish. Our waitress, Hana, was also exceptional. A great meal. read more

It has been a few years since being back here, but it did not disappoint. Staff and food were on point. Love the ambiance here and vibe. Waitress, Natalie stopped by the table right away and greeted us. She was extremely attentive as was the rest of the staff. We had oysters, escargot and liver pate for appetizers. The escargot was lacking some flavor compared to others I have had. They served bread which is always nice to have. For dinner we went with pork loin and octopus appetizer as entree. Pork was cooked perfectly with mashed potatoes and spinach. All delicious and bountiful. Octopus was cooked to perfection extremely tender with greens and an olive tapenade under it. Noah also touched our table and was extremely knowledgeable regarding wine, dinner and how the chef prepares items. He recommended a light pinotage which pared perfectly with dinner. One of my favorite spots in Poughkeepsie for a slightly upper scale experience. Love it here ! My only suggestion would be to wipe down the tops of the booths. You can see the build up of dust. read more

Brasserie 292 - Oysters and appetizers with champagne - Brasseries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Torn about this restaurant due to the difference in bad service and good food. My entire experience was especially disappointing after one member of our party had spent all year raving about Brasserie 292. The following review will address the food, then the service. To put it shortly, the food was amazing. The bread was served with a soft, delicious infused/compound butter. The Escargots were soft and paired well with the herbed butter in which they were cooked. The baguette slices were toasted well and crispy. Our Braised Lamb Shank was fall-off-the-bone tender. It was also a generous portion. The red wine brought out the gamey flavor of the lamb which, with the gentle flavors of the barley risotto, were not overwhelming. Finally, the Chocolate Pot de Creme was absolutely delicious. I was expecting a mousse-like texture but it was a lot thicker. Its dark chocolate flavor wasn't too sweet and rounded out my entire meal. I would definitely recommend saving room for dessert. Now, the service- the ambiance inside was perfect for our graduation dinner and the staff were extremely accommodating over the phone. But upon arrival, it was clear that the owner and staff were not happy about our large party. Our server did not give us bread until we realized other tables had gotten it. Even then, we were only served a small basket of six slices for our party of twelve. Those of us who did not choose to drink had our wine glasses snatched away rather rudely. My partner and I chose to split a large starter and an entree, as we are on the smaller side. The server seemed miffed about our order choices, despite the rest of our party ordering plenty of food. Our order ended up being almost too much food, so I'm glad we didn't cave in and order another dish. Perhaps I am simply not refined enough to enjoy cold French service, but I would've appreciated nicer treatment on our graduation night and celebration. If I were reporting on just the food, Brasserie 292 would be an automatic five-stars. However, service is equally important to the overall dining experience and I would be embarrassed to bring other friends/family here in the future for fear of disrespectful service. read more

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Top notch - delicious- warm inviting ambiance- welcoming staff. Just a few words I would use to describe this gem. I'm told gets very very busy, good idea to make a reservation or go early in week and early. The cocktails were superb. If I'm traveling back this way will absolutely go read more

Brasserie 292 - Roasted duck - Brasseries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Maybe it was the night we went, but it was almost completely empty, and the service and food were kind of slow. The few people working there seemed mostly interested in looking at each others' phones at the bar. That said, whenever we raised our hands da to get their attention, they were really pleasant and polite, so maybe they were just bored from how quiet it was. The food took longer than one would expect thought given how empty it was, but it was all delicious. Seemed more expensive than I would've assumed, but so is everything these days! It can be a bit sketchy around this area at night (a guy cornered me with my kid and offered me a $5 handjob and another guy trailed me until I doubled back), so that's never fun, but that's Poughkeepsie. Just park close and walk smart at night. read more

Very friendly and attentive staff. The food was good overall, the cheese special and pork chop special were delicious, but my burger was overcooked. Ambiance inside was nice, it wasn't too busy and not loud at all. read more

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A return visit and continues to shine a light on the culinary scene in Poughkeepsie. Hugo was excellent in navanavigating our wine selection and entree choices. We will visit again on our next sojourn to Hudson Valley. read more

Brasserie 292 - Beautiful light in the booth - Brasseries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

The food was very good lovely seafood and meat on the grill! The restaurant is beautiful and has a very lovely atmosphere! The service was sub par. They forgot orders multiple times. They kept bumping into customers. And a person I was dining with who has shellfish allergies was informed of a cucumber gazpacho and there was no mention of shrimp but it came served with 2 garnished. Overall good food but clumsy service and high prices. read more

Amazing!! Great food, from great Chefs served by great service. An exquisite gem in the HV for any special occasion.

Superb and delicious Has become a monthly stop Conveniently located in downtown Poughkeepsie read more

Brasserie 292 - I mean do I need to say more? The service, meals, atmosphere, decor, and cocktails all outstanding. One of the best Tartare ever! - Brasseries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Been in PK for a year and decided to try this French bistro out. It's good! Kat was a great server. Very conversational. We had the boar and the HV Duck paired with escargot and spinach. Wife enjoyed the escargot, I thought it was good but I'm not a huge fan in general. The spinach was slightly smokey seemingly blanched but probably just sautéed. Best spinach I've had. My boar was super hot and the pasta was cooked perfectly. My wife had the duck and she really enjoyed it....it was only warm. I think they had to wait on the pasta. But, she was ok with it however because it was cooked to medium (as requested) very well with crispy skin. Atmosphere was nice and lively. By the way, the bartender was legit and makes an assortment of drinks along with wines from France and other areas. We will return. read more

Brasserie 292 - Wild boar and pasta - Brasseries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

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The food at this restaurant is lovely. We had the Caesar salad (they have a very interesting take on it with a sardine infused dressing, it was delicious), lobster bisque, French onion soup, seared scallops, and beef Wellington. The vibe inside is Parisian-esque, very classic and intimate. I had a slight issue with the service...the food came out incredibly fast but our server had a bit of an attitude, at first I thought it was in my head but I noticed he was much friendlier to the table next to us. It almost seemed as if he was in a rush with us? When I made a positive comment about the food he was so blank so I just stopped. I'd definitely return to this restaurant, overall the experience was great just hope to have a different server next time! read more

We love coming here. This is our absolute go to place if we want to eat. Everything is fresh and beautifully plated. We don't even need to sit at a table, the ambience is so chill that we always sit at the bar. They make an awesome hanger steak but I LOVE their house made pâté, the fresh shrimp and, of course, beignets!! Oh My G/d!! Love it!! I love the staff, I think Charlie has a brilliant culinary mind, I have zero complaints. This is the ideal establishment for a dinner date on Saturday or just a drink or two with appetizers on a Wednesday night. If you're local, it's moral imperative to go!! Could you guys please start posting your specials somewhere online?? Thank you!! Update-tried the shishito Pepper appetizer, wonderful!! The duck fat pushes it over the top, add a little salt with the yogurt dipping sauce!! AWESOME!! A new must have appetizer!! Thank you Charlie!! read more

I had a friend in from out of town. We are both long-time "restaurant people". I'd been wanting to go here for quite a while. It was wonderful! Everything from the ambience, to the service, to the food was top notch. Our hostess was friendly and accommodating, the bartender was super knowledgeable (and they had an awesome cocktail list - we both loved ours!), the server was maybe a little slow but a bunch of people had come in at once. We had other folks check on us and help out when our server wasn't available. My friend's steak was slightly undercooked and they were very gracious about fixing the problem. The server (who wasn't even "ours") came to make sure it had been re-cooked to her liking. They treated us with respect and the whole meal as very reasonably priced for this level of professionalism. Im looking forward to taking my husband there next, and my friend said she wants to go there whenever she's in town! Great night; thank you to the team. read more

Service was excellent and the food was top notch! It had been several years since I had eaten at Brasserie 292 and it exceeded my expectations. read more

Anything less than +5 stars is underrated for this gem of a place. Honestly, once you enter the room you are transported to Paris and the beautiful bistro atmosphere with tile walls, red leather booths and a knowledgeable staff. We arrived just after 4:30 and hunkered into a booth with friends. The wait staff was prompt, made recommendations and suggested options. We had 3 different type of oysters, and some salads to start. Great portions and unique ingredients. After that we had the book trout ( incredible with mash potatoes and spinach, the Faroe salmon - perfectly cooked, the shrimp Provencal and the schnitzel. Great portion size, wonderfully cooked and the staff always attentive. Dessert we shared the beignets with Nutella. The prices are in line with a quality restaurant but you don't have to break the bank for an incredible experience. There are so many unique places in the Hudson Valley, this is probably one of the best experiences we've had in a long time. read more

Great food and wine list. I love this place but not the location. However, nice inside, it is cozy and very French.

Great time! Loved the ambiance. The bartender is a rock star and made some special cocktails. Stand out aspect of the dinner though was the waiter. He was seriously one of the most professional and delightful waiters I've seen in a LONG time. My wife and I really felt well taken care of by someone who seemed to genuinely enjoy providing a special experience. I'd go back anytime. The food was good. Both entrees were pretty seriously over salted, but otherwise well done. Thanks for a great date night read more

Came here for brunch yesterday, and shockingly was just one other table besides us already seated. I heard good things about this restaurant so was excited to try. All 3 of us at the table got the saumon benedict. It was so good!! We enjoyed ourselves and very reasonably priced entrees. Location is also easy. read more

Brasserie 292 - Saumon benedict - Brasseries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Ambiance 10 Food 7 The restaurant itself is cozy and attractive and the menu looks appealing but the food execution was inconsistent. Frites were tasty but the other sides dishes were bland. Oysters were tiny as were the cocktails. Wine list was excellent. read more

This is a spectacular restaurant with really delicious food, beautifully prepared and presented. The reason I'm taking off two stars is that there is a server named Cat or Kat who is perhaps the worst server I've ever experienced. Seriously. Negative energy bordering on meanness. Curt communications. Refused to tell us the specials until all of our party were seated. Would not let us order appetizers alone -- we had to order everything at the same time. Demanded to know what our drinks were the moment our butts first touched the seats. If you want some great food, go to Brasserie 292. If you see Cat/Kat coming to your table, run out! read more