Wow! The biscuits are absolutely amazing! I am looking forward to trying all the different…read morecombinations? The service was great and super friendly; while the place has that fun hole-in-the-wall with a community vibe. Lots of games and books to play/read while you're waiting and great music. This is a must!

Our midday food came out of kitchen VERY slowly. We had 3 diners at the bar. Several minutes…read morebetween each plate was served. It probably took 20 minutes for all three of us to receive our fare. There were 2 other small parties there for lunch also. The dining area wasn't busy or crowded. I had chicken on top of waffles with a honey sauce. The chicken was great - but not the mini waffles. The staff was friendly.

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 .

Wow what a great restaurant. The food was delicious and the inside ambiance is so homey, it feels…read morelike you're in Italy. The food here was really good. I got the eggplant Parmesan and it was so good. The sauce was well balanced tomato with cheese on top. And the eggplant was crusted beautifully, nice and crispy. It comes with a side of spaghetti and bread. If you order this menu option I highly recommend sharing this with another person. It's definitely a lot for a single serving so come hungry. Another thing I appreciate about this restaurant is that they have a dedicated vegetarian section of the menu. For those who don't eat meat, they got you covered. It can get a little crowded during rush dinner time but you shouldn't have a problem getting a seat. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area. Best Italian food in the local area.

We ordered the Baked Ziti family meal for four ($25) this Mother's Day earlier this morning and…read morepicked it up at 4pm. They have several special offerings weekly like this for a great deal (meat loaf, chicken parm, lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, etc.) you get a lot for your money; the ziti could have easily fed 8, which is great and you get a large Italian bread for $3 more. The whole meal was less than $30. Staff were very friendly at pickup. Although the food is really warm we reheated it in the oven to get that nice cheese melt again. The bread had a nice crispy crust and soft center, perfect with some butter and sauce. I really enjoyed the ziti and looking for to try something new on my next visit to the area.

Food was wonderful! For appetizers we had the, clam chowder (thick, creamy, nice amount of clam),…read moreraw oysters (fresh, tasty, although had to ask for Tabasco and malt vinegar), and crab cakes (minimally seasoned but nice balance of bread crumb mixture to crab). For mains my guests had the fried sampler platter, broiled and cajuned shrimp and scallops, and I had the prime rib added scallops at $3 each. My prime rib was tasty and substantial but the temperature was just warm, not hot, and therefore had to be sent back. Once corrected the meal was great. Scallops were small but they gave me double the amount at the same price because of the size. The sides were mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts which were seasoned well and tasted great. Sprouts were tender but not mushy. Potatoes were tasty with a good intentional lumpiness that I appreciated. Also tried the lavender lemonade mocktail which was delicious. Decided against adding the one pound of King Crab as the market price was $99 and I can get a bag of two pounds for $70. We didn't do dessert but will next time were in the area because the slices of chocolate cake we saw were HUGE and the varieties looked scrumptious. Service was pleasant although there was a long block of time after we received our food where we were looking for the waitress so we could pay. The busser ended up pitching in. Overall, great food and service with older, living room vibe decor. Would recommend!

Red's brunch buffet is Phenomenal! My husband and I had the pleasure of having Easter Brunch at…read moreRed's. We dined at the 12:30 sitting. Red's has been a restaurant for over 75 years! The dining rooms are spacious. And the tables' seating is comfortable. They are able to accommodate small and larger parties. The offerings at Easter Brunch are exceptional: Leg of lamb with mint jelly, baked ham with raisin sauce, scalloped potatoes, tossed, salad, coleslaw, roasted cauliflower, omelettes, bacon, sausage, waffles with berry compote and that is just some of the items--see the menu pic provided. Our server was gracious, she kept our glasses full, cleared our finished plates and checked in on us often. Red's is ALWAYS a pleasure to dine at!

The lemonade was perfect! Green tomatoe BLT yummy. Gracie burger was on point too. Staff was very…read morefriendly and engaging.

Cute and "real" place with super easy access off and on to 1-87. It's not a food truck it's a…read more"luncheonette" that's open late. We sampled a few things - kale Caesar salad was very fresh (maybe local) with dressing that didn't come from a bottle. Light and flavorful but filling with a good sized portion. The iceberg wedge salad with blue cheese was presented elegantly in 4 sections and again the dressing was first rate. We got a cup of the spicy chili and also a side of onion rings...the chili was a unique texture of smooth and chunky with just the right amount of heat. Came with a buttery cornbread muffin. Someone knows how to bake. The onion rings seemed homemade too and while the serving was small the flavor and crunch was awesome. Only reason not rating as a "5" was that service was slow and a touch indifferent...but the food was worth waiting for.

The food truck was serving at a local brewery. We ordered two items and the service was speedy. It…read morewas hard to choose because the menu is huge for a food truck. The motzarella stuffed breadsticks were crispy and filled with gooey cheese. I would have loved more marinara sauce. Also ordered crispy onion petals with aioli sauce. These were seriously addicting. A plus food for takeaway.

I've had the pleasure of experiencing Church Street Catering in a variety of settings--from fun…read morefood truck events and large-scale platter fundraisers to, most recently, a stunning wedding with over 300 guests--and every single time, they've absolutely blown me away. The team at Church Street Catering is made up of some of the kindest, most hardworking people you'll ever meet. Their dedication shows in every detail, from setup to service, and they handle even the biggest events with grace and professionalism. The food? Always phenomenal. There's such an incredible variety, and every dish is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Whether it's casual fare from the food truck or an elegant wedding dinner, the meal ends up being a highlight of the entire event. And a special shoutout to the owner--simply terrific in every way. You can tell the heart and soul of this business starts at the top. I truly can't recommend Church Street Catering enough. If you're lucky enough to have them at your event, you're in for something special. Much love to this amazing team!

The menu on yelp and their website gave no indication they have a VERY limited pre season menu of 3…read moreitems. Personal pizza was little better than a frozen grocery store one. Outside of pre season their menu looks pretty decent but definitely would never return until regular season. Saving grace was the staff was nice.

Came on a Friday afternoon, place was completely empty. To add on, we didn't even get to actually…read moreeat there because everything wasn't apparently working and the chef wasn't there! Only thing they actually had was sandwiches.

Did I know what I was getting into when I stopped for lunch in Craryville?…read more No. Sometimes you're on a road trip and you need to stop to eat. Often, these meals are nothing special - just fuel for the trip. But sometimes you get lucky. We stopped because we were hungry and because the map said there was a place to eat just off the Taconic. Right off the exit we were greeted by an old-school stainless steel diner that looked well-maintained and inviting. At this point, my expectations for the stop had already been exceeded. Inside, we learned that this was an old Silk City Diner from 1958, and the decor reflected this history. We took a comfortable booth by a window. Service was friendly. One of the day's specials was fried scallops. Now, many people might think an old roadside diner that's 100 miles from the ocean might not be a good place to order seafood, but I had a feeling I was making a good choice. I didn't even ask the waitress how the scallops were - I just ordered. The scallops were perfectly cooked, enjoyable to eat, and exceeded my expectations. They came with fries, gravy, and broccoli, which were all fine (but nothing special). It wasn't all perfect. The coffee was weak, and it didn't seem like all the food met the level of the scallops. But for a random rest stop it was fantastic. Will I be planning a trip to Craryville just to go to the Martindale Chief Diner? Probably not. But would I stop in if I was traveling through this area again? Absolutely.

Silk City Diners are a treasured emblem and wonderful reminder of the history, cultural importance…read moreand prominence of the American diner scene in years past. Only 1500 were made from 1926 to 1966 in Paterson NJ making Silk City Diners a very important part of the American culinary landscape. The best part is when you stumble on one and, not only, are you reminded of the past but you experience exceptional hospitality, excellent service and well prepared delicious food. MCD does it all and then some, don't miss this wonderful hidden restaurant gem!