First of all, when you walk into this place it smells amazing. It was one of those bright, chilly…read morespring days in the Catskills when it looks nice outside but you need gloves. We were seated immediately in a very cozy booth, and the server was friendly and helpful. We had the fondue, of course, with apples and veggies added on. We shared knishes, and then each had a cup of soup. Everything we tasted was delicious, exactly the kind of warming, comforting, stick to your ribs food you want after a morning hike. The one thing I wasn't wild about was that they charged for each drink refill, but the server was attentive and the fondue was so good that I can definitely forgive that.

Last Chance was hoppin' when we stopped by for a late lunch. Upon entry, a sign was spotted telling…read morediners to wait to be seated. But several awkward minutes passed and another party came inside before anyone greeted and escorted us to a table. Oddly, a runner walked by the entrance a few times but didn't acknowledge us and seemed to avoid eye contact. Prices were were a hair higher than expected, but thankfully the portions were filling. I went with the tavern steak sandwich ($22). The fries were the steak kind but not too fat and wedge-y. There was a totally reasonable amount of Muenster and steak, and I found that the sandwich didn't really need the accompanying steak sauce. The mac & cheese ($14) was a delightful appetizer made with a whopping five different cheeses! Last Chance mentions both antiques and cheese in its name so we had to investigate both. Instead of a separate shop, the antiques are all around the restaurant, and our server said some are for sale and some belong to the owner's private collection but he seems possibly open to offers. The cheese and gifts are in an area on the other side of the bar, with the cheese behind a counter. I thought the cheese collection would be larger and have more NY options, but it was still a solid selection. If you plan on purchasing any candy or other treats after your meal, just let your server know so you can take your bill over there.

I'm out of superlatives for Hooked, but since it had been a while since we had been, I thought it…read morewise to update my review. This is a haute cuisine place that is masked by the casual dining atmosphere. Seriously: top notch chef, original recipes, a core dedication to quality seafood, paired with a fresh fish counter and some prepared food to go. We usually go for something special, but tonight I decided to get an old childhood standby, fried clams (the Boston Basket) and the fish burger sandwich. I did not expect either to be as transportive as they turned out to be. The fried clams were as delicately done as I've ever had: not crispy, but not too floppy, with excellent breading. And while I prefer my clams naked, we tried all three of the dipping sauces -- a remoulade, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce. Now normally I loathe cocktail sauce and can take tartar sauce or leave it, so I figured we'd eat up the remoulade and ignore the other two. Still, I gave them little nibbles. Man! The cocktail sauce was like no other I've had, with a heavy hint of horseradish and a far fresher flavor than I've ever had. Then the tartar sauce -- genius! It had a delicate spicing, with capers providing a floral backdrop. That was only a preliminary, as the fish burger proved to be complex, with hints of multiple kinds of fish, and a fennel-based spicing. I ended up having that afterglow, as if I'd had a couple of cocktails and was sitting next to a fireplace, that is the hallmark of truly fine food at an advanced level. We also had the usual outstanding service, attentive without being pushy. I seriously think Hooked should consider splitting into two restaurants: one where the ambiance is upgraded to match the high caliber of the food, and another cheaper one that is strictly fast casual and takeout, and they'd more than double the business. There is a restaurant back where we come from in California, Turtle Bay, that did this with fine dining on one side and the quick, simple, and affordable food on the other side, with a big shared kitchen between them but with completely separate ambiances. That way I could come back more frequently, and still have the original Hooked for special occasions!

Well, the oysters were fantastic, and that's why I made the 35 mile trip. I hate city traffic!!!…read more I also had the calamari with peppers, also good. Not like rubber bands, tender. Now the downfall, the chicken sandwich. I did notice other plates coming to tables looking like the fryer temp. is too hot, or cook time was too long. Some fish fry that came out looked quite dark as did my chicken, as you can see! A slight burnt taste was evident. It had good flavor under that burn, and the chicken was close to not being juicy, almost dry. The place is clean, and if not for the location, I would sit at the bar and have the raw bar! Something very important to me that hit me the instant I stepped through the door, if you're looking for a great shot of A/C on a hot day, not here!!! Barely got comfortable from the almost 90 degree day on a bike, and then worked up a return of sweating as the place filled up.

Came back here for my father in laws B day. Still so nice…read more We were early but welcomed to have a drink at the bar. Had two drinks then sat at our table. Lovely staff and food was delicious. Looking forward to our next stop. Def a great spot to eat and enjoy a nice meal and conversation. The bartenders are very friendly and lovely.

I got the branzino fish - it tasted previously frozen and soggy. The sauce was too watery, only…read morethe vegetables were good. My husband got the chicken parmesan which was too thin, dry, over cooked and the sauce was too sweet. He only ate two bites and gave up. Based on our dishes he didn't even want to try anything else. My daughter (12 yrs) got spaghetti and meatballs, we asked for the kids meal twice and they still brought her an adult size meal which she didn't eat half of. Salads with the meal were plain and uninspired. Would never go there again.

For our wedding anniversary, we traveled across the river to Annarellas Ristorante on 276 Malden…read moreTurnpike in Saugerties We arrived early as we were traveling about an hour away and we're aware there were many detours as the Malden Bridge is undergoing repairs.  I'd read about Annarellas prior to this, and based on glowing reviews chose this to mark 50 years together, 39 as husband and wife...long engagement! We were not disappointed. We were seated promptly by our lovely hostess, and Shaun immediately came over to recite specials and to take our orders. He was attentive and we knew we were in good hands! We started with the Dr. Fox Cocktail: Angostura bitters, Bulleit Rye, Apple Liqueur, Dry Curacao, and Sweet Vermouth, which was perfect. It was accompanied by a hummus trio to spread on the bread. There was also a delicious foccacio. Next we were served a perfect salad, delicately dressed, and what made the salad so delightful was that the lettuce was torn into manageable pieces. A pet peeve of mine is large lettuce leaves that are difficult to wrangle, and this was not the case here. There were also tiny bits of cauliflower that gave the salad a nice texture and crunch.  I had the Stuffed Artichoke and my husband had Shrimp Gamberi on an Arugula salad. Both were substantial and beautifully seasoned. We had two glasses of an Argentine Tomero Malbec. It was a generous pour. For the main course, I had Polla al Limone (Lemon Chicken) over spinach. A simple dish done well. My husband had the Halibut special, a classic Mediterranean baked halibut with tomatoes, capers, and olives. So good that he finished it all...a rarity for him. (The halibut was pricey and it would be appreciated if the price was mentioned when the specials were gone over. Perhaps we should have asked.) We finished with a Sorbetto al Lampone, a tart raspberry sorbet in a dark chocolate shell and sliced.  And as we left, our sweet hostess brought over Lucianno, the most adorable puppy, to send us off with puppy kisses! We definitely will be back...especially for the wild boar ragu over pappadelles. One nitpicking observation. The entrance to the restaurant was a tad shabby. We mistook it for the service entrance. It needs to be spruced up to match the superb food inside!

Wonderful varied menu. Special appetizers, entrees each evening. Lasagna is bountiful and very…read moreflavorful. Also had a stuffed artichoke - very large but bread crumps were very dry. Needs some type of sauce like light Hollandaise or Italian gravy or butter sauce. Wife's entree seafood Toscana with large pieces of lobster claw and half tail and several sautéed jumbo shrimps Dessert was a chocolate mouse-smooth and decadent

From drinks to French onion soup, this was a great find!…read more While walking around in a nearby town, someone recommended we stop here for lunch. So happy we listened! We grabbed two seats at the bar very quickly even though the space was packed. I think the wait for an actual table would have been awhile. Cocktails were delicious (I got a hot toddy-eque drink) and also a French onion soup. So so so good. Perfectly brothy and cheesy and delicious. We pulled out a deck of cards, played rummy, drank a few more cocktails, got a few more apps and had a fun visit. It looks like they have a great outdoor area when the weather allows as well.

Came in for drinks and chill and we were able to sit promptly at the bar area. Nice variety of…read morebeers offered as well as some ciders and sours. Lots of food options as well although we didn't sit in for a meal. Great views of Hunter and the space was very open and bustling. Fun space for a meal or drinks and watching sports after skiing or just if you're in the area!

Came here for brunch in a large group and we sat outside in the backyard which was lovely. They…read moredon't have much in the way of vegan options but did offer the yogurt parfait with vegan yogurt (cocojune) with seasonal fruit and granola which was very good. They also had one vegan pastry on the menu.

Simple basic food set in a diner like place Roast Chicken…read moreand sides were just ok No ambiance Service was friendly You order at the counter it grab a praised salad from the cooler abd set at a table. No frills. Basic

We came to the red onion for Valentine's Day dinner since we were staying in Hunter for the…read moreweekend. Definitely an elevated dining experience with amazing local organic ingredients. We started with the gambas with garlic oil I could literally put on everything, the home made pierogis that were outrageous m, and the scallops that were like butter. I was so happy with the chicken breast in the porcini- tarragon cream sauce and my boyfriend loved the steak. It was cooked perfectly medium rare. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. The restaurant is super cozy in a farmhouse setting. We really enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back!

This restaurant exceeded my expectations, the food, the vibe, the staff--all great…read more We started with the homemade pierogis and Thai style mussels--both incredible. We also asked for a side of bread, worth the $2 and I ripped chunks to dip & soak up the rich mussel broth. Mmm!!!! Before ordering I wasn't sure what I was going to eat so I couldn't pick between a red or white wine. Orange is usually my go-to if it's on a menu and that night they had one option--slightly tangy and tart while still very smooth... My husband's calf's liver was cooked perfectly medium rare, a nice thick cut too and it came with a tall creamy dollop of whipped potatoes. My jumbo scallops were tender and surrounded by what seemed like rings of flavor...the center was creamy local corn, then leek & bacon ragout, and lastly a perimeter of basil pesto. I loved the little pile of sautéed chanterelle mushrooms on the side as well--They paired well dipped into the calf's liver demi glace reduction. Dessert was a bitter chocolate pot de crème that I finished off with the last bit of my 2nd glass of wine. Perfect. If I'm in the area again I will definitely be back!