My family spent several days at a rental home a mile or so from Gracie's and, naturally, had to…read moregive the local diner a try. Gracie's is an elevated diner experience...all the breakfast and brunch things you could want, but up a couple levels from a classic greasy spoon diner. Not dissing the greasy spoon diner experience...love that...but this is based in that historical experience, with an overall nicer experience in terms of food and atmosphere. Also, before we get into the specifics, here are 2 words which would bring me in from just about anywhere: Donut menu. Yes, they make their own donuts here, and that's enough reason to stop in, take out, or worship at the front door. We got our donuts to go after the meal...The coffee was GREAT. Too often, coffee, which should be the opening star of a diner experience, can be flavorless, browned water. Here it was good. Bold as I needed it to be, and the perfect foundation for the rest of the meal. My next go-to if they have it brunch experience is biscuits. They have them...you can get a biscuit on its own or, heck, go for a mini biscuit basket! I live for a biscuit-forward establishment. The Full Breakfast (submitting biscuit or potatoes for the meat) would have been my choice, but I decided to roll my own and ended up with a biscuit, fruit cup, and side of Hash Browns. The biscuit was good, large, and perfect with butter and honey. They make the hash browns to order - large hash brown patties - and with 2 different orders of them at the table, one was overcooked, too brown, and not impressive...but the other was perfect and delicious...bordering on potato pancake territory in presentation and flavor. Our server was fantastic...we had a large party encompassing 3 different tables in the middle of a Sunday morning (On Easter no less), which is, of course, the busiest time of the week. She was friendly, enthusiastic, and never made us feel rushed. If I found myself in the Hudson Valley again, Gracie's would be a definite destination for me.

Pleasantly surprised by this adorable roadside "diner" type of restaurant Gracie's Luncheonette…read more Very clean, fresh flowers on the tables, views of a huge stream and forest. Service was very friendly. We loved the avocado toast, the burger sliders, the tuna melt and the house made sodas! The food was fresh and you could tell it was made with care. Both tables and bar seating available. Plus they have a nice selection of beer!

I first heard about Gaskins when a bartender I follow on Instagram who used to work in NYC…read moreannounced a residency here. When my partner and I travel upstate, we tend to limit our dining out to the Hudson area, but I bookmarked Gaskins just in case. Fast forward to last week's trip to Hudson, and we found ourselves wanting to venture outside of our typical haunts. Germantown happens to be very close to Hudson, so we popped over hoping to snag a table (to my knowledge, they don't take reservations). What ensued was a quintessential Hudson Valley meal: farm-to-table focused on seasonal produce, and healthy without compromising on flavor. We came here at around 8:15 on a Friday night. While it was somewhat busy, there was no issue finding a seat quickly. The space itself is warm and cozy, a little rustic, and has some tavern vibes. The service was attentive throughout, starting from the swift arrival of a bottle of tap water. It appears that the drink menu is absent online, but I can attest to a solid list of cocktails and wine. My first drink was called the Gardner (if memory serves), which was sort of like a cross between a martini and white negroni (it had gin and salers) and it was super tasty. I also tried a glass of white wine that was excellent, thanks to good direction from our server. Food-wise, everything you could possibly order here is fresh, seasonal, local, farm-to-table, colorful, flavorful, delightful. A great mix of proteins in both the appetizer and entree sections, and some sides that should not be missed. I recommend sharing everything to get the most bang for your buck. Eats, below: Heirloom tomato and peaches w/ chorizo, charred corn, basil: A Summer in a dish. Tomatoes, peaches, and corn, oh my! This salad was bright and fresh, and super tasty. Though the produce was the star, the chorizo was seriously delicious. Roasted beets and blueberries w/ radicchio, bleu cheese, buttermilk, basil: A We were between this and a cucumber salad, but this preparation looked like it would give us more variety once we decided on the tomato salad. The golden beets were divine, the radicchio added some bitterness while the buttermilk dressing was creamy but not too heavy. Beautiful combo of flavors. Striped bass w/ coconut rice, peach, corn salsa, romano beans, shishitos, basil: A- Another lovely summer dish featuring an impressive array of seasonal produce. More peaches, corn, and basil, so the flavor profile was fairly similar to the tomato salad. The fish itself was fresh, light, and cooked well. Wood roasted half chicken w/ corn on the cob, red onion, hot honey butter: A My partner tends to oppose ordering chicken at restaurants because we can easily make it at home. While part of me sees where he is coming from, I also know that there are few things more nourishing than a great roasted chicken dish. This was a prime example. The skin was perfect and the sauce was unreal. Here was corn yet again, this time on the cob.

This place is a local favorite for me and my family - I feel like a bit of a traitor for never…read morereviewing it before! Such a creative, ever-changing menu with local ingredients and an awesome staff. If you're in the area, it's a must try. The space is both modern and cozy at the same time. Think contemporary color schemes with lots of wood accents and fun, warm light fixtures. I've been here a dozen times and always leave full and happy. This time we branched out and started with the Fried Celery Root, which our server described as "like friend green tomatoes but the texture you wish they were," which was spot on. I'll be keeping an eye out for this everywhere I go from now on. After that we tried the burger, which is always a home run here, and the squid ink pappardelle. So yummy! This is the kind of place you could eat at every week and always try something new and delicious. Run don't walk here if you're lucky enough to be nearby!

The most interesting things about this place are the cups and the decor. Drinks are weak and the $4…read morevegan chocolate chip cookie was small, burnt, and so bad I threw it out after one small bite. I was super excited when I realized most of this place is vegan, but was disappointed by flavor. The mocha was okay but lacked significant flavor and the vanilla bean latte must have had actual beans used because it was also lacking flavor but had a mysterious crunch. It's a cute place, though, and maybe other items taste better....

Vegetarians rejoice!…read more Where do I start? How about with the best damn sandwich I've had in years. This place was recommended to us, as my wife and I are vegetarians. I ordered the Fontina Panino (vegan sausage, fontina cheese, arugula and fennel mustard on ciabatta) and a cortado to drink. We take out seat in the very cool back room, and only after 5 or so minutes the drink and food arrives. Now I am a complete foodie, really tough on everything I eat, but after one bite I was in love. To the point where I asked Lauren, the owner, what mustard they were using, and then ordered a panini press when I got home hoping to recreate the magic. Perfectly chewy bread, just the right balance of sweet and savory, and that mustard. Truly amazing. My wife ordered the avocado toast which she said was perfection. I wish I could bundle this place up and ship it to New Haven because I'd be eating one of those sandwiches every week. As for everything else: The service was great. The atmosphere laid back and funky. Everything was reasonable priced. LOVE LOVE LOVE Cafe Joust!

Their homemade hummus is SO good! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. The service was quick and…read morevery attentive. Really nice date night spot.

This place is AMAZING. It has a super old school feel inside, with a really nice bar. I sat at the…read morebar and the service was quick. I went with the night's special appetizer which was a biscuit with jalapeño jam, sauerkraut, and kielbasa. It was delicious, tangy, and I had enough for breakfast in the morning. For dinner, I had stuffed cabbage which came on a bed of potatoes. For a Friday night, it was packed. Everyone around me was singing praises for their food.

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.

Best Pork Souvlaki I've had sence the last time I was there ...I love there food ...its quiet place…read moreto enjoy your meal ...wait staff was great ..and the owner is a great man

This is a fine restaurant that provides consistency, excellent service and excellent fresh food…read more The only drawbacks are due to the popularly of this restaurant. One has to get there quite early for dinner to have any chance of getting in. I'm also quite disappointed that they won't delinate the orders for a table. For example my order and my wife's order can't be separated from my sister and brother in law's order despite the two orders being quite different in price. This is a new policy that hopefully won't lead to a drop off in popularly. This HAS happened with some other restaurants. Recommended

We were at Ellenville. They were having a raspberry festival. So we walked around the town. The…read morerestaurant was recommended to us. I like the interior they had tables but mostly booths. We ordered appetizers of slow smoked wings and a pound of garlic mussels the Herrera delicious. But also to make room for our entree. I ordered the hot pot with shrimp. It also was delicious. Left very impressed with the restaurant Victor was our server. Very professional but also a bit funny. All in all it's a good dining experience

Friendly, attentive service. Food was delicious. Our favorite dish was the SESAME CRUSTED AHI TUNA…read moreLOIN. It was surprisingly fresh and melted in my mouth. Ambiance was casually elegant. We will be going back for a higher end dinner date night.

My wife and I popped into Maggie's on our way home from a wedding this weekend. It's so hard to…read morefind service that doesn't feel transactional, which made Maggie's really stand out. We had a great little conversation with our server, Elisabeth, about her history in Tannersville and NYC. It was one of those moments where time slows down a bit and you wish you didn't have to return to your Sunday to do list so soon. Thanks so much for our much needed to go coffees, pastries and egg sandwich! We'll be back!

Best breakfast for so many reasons! I love the chocolate chip pancakes, eggs Benedict and so much…read moremore!! Maggie always gives amazing surprise organic fruit and veggies extra with each dish. I don't know how she manages to serve such amazing food and service year after year!

Went last night, 12/12/25. The place was packed! Barely a spot to stand as we waited for our table…read more We had reservations and as busy as it was we were seated only 5 minutes past our time. The food was amazing as well as the service! You would expect some hiccups with it that packed, but no, everything was great! This is my second trip to here and was extremely happy both times. If you are looking for some delicious authentic German cuisine, this is the place! If I was to nitpick, the only thing is there is really no cellphone service there, but! That actually works out well as nobody was on the phone and we were all talking and enjoying the meal.

Super busy, tried to reserve ahead of time. Get your seat at the bar if you can. We did. It's…read morealways busy. We had an amazing pretzel and they have a great list of international and local brews. The servers wear traditional wear, it's fun to visit but food is excellent. There is a reason why they are always busy. It's a great little cabin. I look forward to visiting in the summer.

Glad we found this place…read more Daughter and I grabbed lunch here. Lots of different items, frashly made, decent prices, and we snagged a lasagna to take home, and it was awesome.

I really wanted to like this place more - the menu sounded great, and there was something for…read moreeveryone. Unfortunately there were a few misses. The Wifey and Eggplant Parm were both solid, but the French Dip was dry and the au jus bland (the meat to bread ratio was also a little low), and the Cuban was overwhelmed by the picked onions and mustard. The chickpea fries are an interesting creation, but were a bland. Willing to give them another try and see how their other offerings compare.