Great spot. Friendly, fun staff. Sat at a high-top in the bar area which was great (not too loud at…read moreall) but they also have a dining room if you prefer. The grilled cheese/brie sandwich with raspberry sauce was surprisingly delicious and the burger was huge and hearty. There's an adjacent room from the bar with pool tables, dart boards, etc. Just a solid, delicious, friendly upstate roadside eatery.

Asked for medium rare burgers and got well done burgers . Onion rings over done also …read more other than that ok place to some drinks . Service is OK

The bar is where couples are placed, which is a fine place to find yourself for a wedding…read moreanniversary dinner. Young servers are attentive and quick to fill your water glass. After celebratory Hugo Spritzes, shared a huge Caesar salad and then one of us had the cioppino and yes, there was calves liver on the table too. The vibe is buzzy and it's a fun spot with reliable fare.

The Mill has incredible food including American and foreign cuisine. The complimentary snacks were…read morea nice touch. We shared a delicious foie gras terrine with toast and fig compote. My vegetarian curry with mango chutney was exceptional. My husband opted for calves liver which was wonderful. You seldom see this on menus anymore. The ambiance was warm and cozy. The service was excellent. The only thing I didn't like was a mojito. It was very sugary, lime was weak and virtually no mint. Overall The Mill is an outstanding restaurant we will revisit!

Just jarred my memory watching Chopped & Local 111 chef Jo. Traveled the Taconic State Parkway for…read moreclose to 50 years. Decided to make a stop at Local 111 since I was not about to make it to Chief Martindale Diner or CIA for dinner. It's a few mile drive off of the exit. Ok, entered, the place, it looked busy, stopped and waited to be seated - 15 minutes, no one came to acknowledge me and all wait staff saw me, they just chatted with friends. I was about to leave when someone came up and seated me. Whatever I ordered was not memorable. Add insult to injury, there was a 20% gratuity add to the bill + a $3+ service charge. This was pre COVID. Have not been there since. This may be a go to place for Philmont/Austerlitz but not worth a more then a 5 minute drive Gratuity is discretional, not your demand, pay your staff accordingly, there will be no need for gratuities Don't bother, it's not worth the two or three mile drive off the exit

5:30 is way too late for dinner. The 20% automatic gratuity added no matter if your a party of 2…read moreor more and then asking for more is simply egregious .

Came here for brunch on a Saturday, and I was blown away by the food. I candidly did not expect…read morethis to be my favorite meal in Hudson, notably as we had many incredible meals. We had eaten breakfast about an hour prior, so I wasn't feeling hungry at all... but that quickly changed upon first bite of my meal. I ordered the Savory Porridge, which came with a soft boiled egg, oyster mushrooms, chili crisp sauce (resembles Chinese Lao Gan Ma), and was topped with crispy rice noodles. This. Was. Incredible. I can't stress enough how perfectly the flavors, textures, and ingredients came together. You'll understand what I mean upon first bite. I also had bites of the Grapefruit Brûlée and Biscuit. Both were such a delight. The biscuit was shockingly incredible... on par with high tea in London. The ambiance was festive (came the weekend after Christmas), cozy, and charming. Amazing experience all around.

Great service! Our servers were kind and warm plus the food was delicious. Perfect vibe for a…read morebirthday we will be back!

There are restaurants you visit because they're trendy, and then there are places you return to…read morebecause they make you feel good. The Hillsdale House is firmly in the second category. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming, comfortable, and unpretentious. It feels like home--a place for a great meal, a good drink, and even better company. Chef Kevin has created a menu that strikes the perfect balance. The classics are beautifully executed, while the rotating features are creative, thoughtful, and rival those at restaurants charging far more. The value is exceptional: occasion-worthy dining without the occasion-worthy prices. Portions are generous, quality is outstanding, and the service may be even more impressive than the food. The entire staff genuinely cares about making every visit memorable. A few insider tips: if you see anything Mediterranean on the menu, order it. And Chef Kevin's buffalo sauce and blue cheese are signature creations that rank among the best you'll find anywhere. One of my favorite moments was reconnecting with Chef Kevin after so much time. While The Hillsdale House itself was a new setting for me, the experience felt instantly familiar because of him. His style, his attention to detail, and the personal touch he brings to every dish transported me right back to the many meals and memories my family and I shared with him over the years. It's amazing how a person can create that same feeling regardless of the location. That warmth carries through the entire restaurant, making it a place where you can bring your family knowing they'll be treated with the same care and hospitality. Restaurants can serve great food. Places like The Hillsdale House create memories. I left grateful, full, and already planning my next visit. With football season just around the corner, I'm especially excited to return, enjoy another incredible meal, and spend a Saturday cheering on the Buckeyes with Chef Kevin. If this visit was any indication, it'll feel just like coming home.

Food quality / price (value) rating 10. The atmosphere is old time tavern. The town is a cute,…read moresmall, quaint hamlet near the Southwest corner of Massachusetts. The area is a fantastic place to enjoy Fall leaf peeping. I had a "homemade meatball" and jalapeno pizza. They only offer one size (about 12 inches diameter). The ingredients were high quality, and the crust was some of the best I've ever had. A superb pizza. The wife had "homemade meatballs" with marinara and cheese, and a decent size salad with excellent blue cheese dressing. Our bartender, Kristin, was very pleasant and attentive. They have several open style dining rooms, and a good sized outdoor seating area. This is a great place for travelers to visit, and a wonderful venue for locals to come and relax. Plenty of parking.

The food at Roe Jan Brewing is always great and the atmosphere is fantastic. I highly recommend the…read moreBeef on Weck and the Verzamelen.

First of all, great ambiance. Tons of comfortable outdoor seating. Very charming…read more The apps and drinks were my favorite. We got the onion rings and pretzel and both were delicious. The onion rings were perfectly crisp with a tasty sriracha aioli dip. The pretzels were fluffy and the mustard they came with was flavorful and perfectly paired with the salty pretzels. For drinks, I got the Paloma, which was delicious and definitely didn't skimp on the alcohol. For my main, I got the portobello mushroom burger with coleslaw. The burger was good - I liked the pickled vegetables. The coleslaw was okay - a little too mayonnaise-heavy for my liking. Overall I enjoyed the apps more than the main but I was happy we visited.

Great diner. Enjoyed a big country breakfast with friends on the weekend We had the country…read morebreakfast, Irish eggs Benedict and omelette. Pancakes were delicious. Corned beef hash fair. Coffee fresh. Service was fast and terrific. Prices are good.

Walk right in, sit right down, enjoy some hearty diner fare! Service was fast and efficient despite…read moreits popularity at 11AM on a Saturday. Ambiance is pure upstate down-home vibes.

This was the first place we came as a giant family of 8 for dinner. It's dog friendly inside and we…read morehad 2 dogs with us. It was hard in the past to find places for all of us but now it's even more difficulty because we still have my extremely picky BIL who has stomach issues, GERD, and a multitude of other issues, and now we have a vegan-ish person who tries to stay vegan but eats cheese, dairy, and eggs. So finding places to satisfy everyone is more complicated. This place met our needs and can meet yours: dog friendly, vegetarian options, and has something for even the pickiest of people. Me and another person got the strip steak, my husband got the Philly cheesesteak, MIL got the wunderbar burger, FIL got salmon burger, the vegan-ish got a veggie burger and one of the salads, which he split with his wife the SIL, and my picky BIL got the chicken sandwich. He freaked out over the sandwich because he wanted to know why it was moist and not dry. His partner and I were like, "You can have fully-cooked, moist chicken. Dry chicken isn't the only cooked option." But he continued to have a meltdown over his perfectly cooked chicken. He did eat it though. Family can drive you nuts sometimes. Anyways, despite the meltdown, I think we were all satisfied with our food. I did find the mashed potato on the steak to be very creamy but everything else on the plate was very good. Steak was cooked medium-rare liked I asked. Overall, the place is very good, excellent food, excellent service, and it was a busy night.

Tried the Wunderbar Bistro while visiting the Catskills. Great neighborhood ambience with lots of…read morelocals eating and at the bar! Ordered mozz wedges, bacon gouda burger and chicken sandwhich. Wedges were crispy and hit the spot. The burger was just ok not much flavor unfortunately. The chicken sandwich was similar. No sauce just seemed like baked chicken between buns--very dry. Fries were ok. It was busy, so a popular spot, perhaps we just didn't hit the jackpot on this night.

"Among the Catskills, a disjointed member of the Adirondacks, there lives a simple and good natured…read morefellow named Rip Van Winkle". - Washington Irving. And I can continue to quote much chapter and verse of this posthumous writing as the writing is near and dear to my heart - the gallantry shown at Fort Christina and more, the true founders of New York and I wish the good Peter Styversant were here today to drop a heap of learning about America on you who don't understand not just NY history, but America! Love it or be gone. Arriving at 5:45, I hadn't inquired as to what time the first tee ball hits the air, turns out it's about 8:00am. So I practiced my sneaky bump and runs, flips and flops and Texas toe downs. And player worth his salt has to know a multitude of great escape shots. So I lead the field being put out as a single with twins and fours amassing behind me and being 2 years removed from the short grass (due to injuries) I was a bit nervy on the 1st tee, nobody knew who I was, everyone else knew each other. Fortunately I ripped a low 3 iron cut stinger and I was off, still walking and carrying my bag, adding layers and subtracting layers as it was nippy in the mountains. I love the classic shallow and square bunkering design originally popular with architecture from the 20's and 30's. The greens rolled true but I couldn't buy a putt, not much break out there and putting off the second collar is doable. The fairways were in the shape to be expected for early season golf, what I should have done was pay closer attention to the unseen creeks that protected some greens and ran out along the sides. But I was the first player and I needed to set a good pace out there. Overall, the course played extremely fair, I can't give the staff enough credit for such fine service for me, attentiveness and extremely friendly.

Rip Van Winkle holds a special place in my heart…read more Not only is it the closest golf course to my parents' home and as such the place where I've golfed the most in the past decade (not saying much), but it's also the first place my brother, my father and I played after my father went through some very serious medical issues. We weren't entirely sure if he would ever be able to play golf again, so it was an amazing feeling to get out and hit a few balls with him last year. My father is doing much better now (physically at least, not that much better at golf), and so we try and get out whenever possible. This adds up to a couple times a year here when I'm in town, and accordingly, I am very, very bad at golf. Please believe that no one is mistaking Rip Van Winkle for something that belongs on the PGA Tour. When Greene County hasn't gotten enough rain, you may see a few brown spots out there. It's only nine holes, and generally pretty flat. However, it's an accessible, family-run place that I feel lucky to be able to play. It's affordable (kids play free too), and has my kind of casual vibe. I love that if I forgot to pack a collared shirt, they don't hassle me. My dad says the owner John is a great guy, and I like that his teenage son is often riding around tidying up the course. It's a true family biz. They do a good job too; the greens are well-maintained, the mountain backdrop is gorgeous, and you can't be sad about any day you spend trying to knock a little white ball around a beautiful grassy area. I suppose I can be sad about how poorly I do it, but I'm pretty happy here overall.

This was such a cute remake of a rundown motel. Loved the accommodations! Great location and nice…read morepeople. Modernized!

I lovedddd my stay at the Alander. Truly dont know how I didn't write a review about them yet…read more Firstly, the owners are beautiful people. Super helpful, creative eye and always available for advice. The rooms were so beautifully decorated. All set with the cutest fridge and snack station with everything you'd ever want. The bathroom was super well lit and also decorated so uniquely. The Alander is located in the center of a ton of activities and super close to the Berkshires. Also a lot of great hikes available. They also have a gorgeous firepit that we took advantage of at night. Not to mention their restaurant - The North Star. Delicious and convenient. I would absolutely stay here again and have already brought it up to family. Put The Alander on your list!