Fancy brunch you say? Then you come to the right place. Gorgeous setting on the water with indoor and outdoor seating. A warm fire place alongside the bar with plenty of seating and views. Great for parties, brunches, date night, you name it. Bloody Mary was delicious as well as most drinks. Service is always professional, friendly and fast. Today we had the pleasure of having a selection of oysters which were fresh and delicious. The shrimp cocktail was a bit tough was still very good. The shrimp tacos were really good with a side of pickled jalapeños. The lobster Mac and Cheese was creamy and seasoned perfectly. Highly recommend for a special night or just a fancy meal. Service is great. Setting is spectacular. Food and drink are worth it. read more

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I recently visited Half Moon during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week with my husband. It was a quiet Thursday night dinner which we enjoyed. It provided us a with an intimate atmosphere, that allowed our conversations to carry on easily. I had the calamari for an appetizer and panche seared salmon for an entree. Something was a bit off about the texture of the calamari, but I could quite pinpoint it, although the flavor was very nice. I enjoyed the Salmon very much. My husband had the wings for an appetizer, which he raved about. And the Chicken Milanese for an entrée. This is where Half Moon's service really excelled. My husband didn't read that it came worth olives, which he hates. When he reported this to our server, they immediately remade the arugula salad portion of the dish without the olives. It was greatly appreciated. We were willing to pay for another entree altogether, but our server came in and solved the issue quickly and effectively. All in all, the food was slightly above standard in my opinion, but the service was exceptional. We will definitely return when it's not restaurant week and try some other food options on the menu. read more

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I used to love Half Moon. Living in the city, it is hard to get out there all the time, but I would try to go at least 3-4 times a month. My partner would come even more frequently than me, and all because their happy hour was so good! Changing their happy hour time is very disappointing. I went all the way to Half Moon recently, and I left without eating when I found out there was no longer a Happy Hour any time on the weekends. Their oyster bar used to be a delightful experience, and now I wont be able to go anymore. read more

Great location with good food and service. Handled our group of 7 with no problems. Easily accessible from anywhere. read more

Half Moon - Half Moon from the water. - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

If you want to come and take some awesome pics, come here. If you want good food, do not come here. On a scale of 1 to 10 the food was a 5. My drinks were ok. But sorry I can't return. read more

Half Moon - Sea bass - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

Great setting on the river. Mediterranean salad was fantastic and the plancha seared salmon was delicious. 1 star deducted due to service. We gave part drink order to one server then another took food order, the 1st server then appeared again to refill water, the 2nd server brought to go container, the 1st brought the bill, the 2nd cashed out the bill. There was only 3 in our party so not sure why we needed 2 servers. Made tipping confusing. Still overall recommended and would return read more

Half Moon - Plancha seared salmon - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

All I can say about this place is awesome!! Awesome fresh food, awesome drinks and awesome ambience. My spicy jalapeño Margarita was on point. A nice smooth blend with just the right amount of Tequila. The fresh lobster was juicy and cooked to perfection. The dessert we ordered looked too good to eat but we ate it. The wait staff was great and very knowledgable about the entire menu. Lastly the Half Moon has a beautiful view of the water regardless of where you are seated. I will definitely be back again and again. read more

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Well seasoned food, even though the portions were small. Good customer service and beautiful views of New Jersey and Manhattan. read more

Lousy service. First waiter forgot to take my order, then did not get it right. Asked fur a Diet Coke without ice and got a regular Coke with ice. When they cleared the table, they spilled a drink in one of my guests. read more

The view is amazing. But the food lacked flavor. The staff were amazing and accommodating.

The Porterhouse for two was amazing. Service was top notch and the family atmosphere was just awesome, beautiful view of the Hudson at sunset. A little pricey but well worth it. read more

Oct.13 Monday evening , went to Half Moon, was soo disappointed in quality and quantity. Not returning unless you change. I do not recommend. No bread or olives were served at start just lots of water. Mediterranean salad on menu said included romaine lettuce we got large empty bowl with 3 scoops of white cabbage and tiny mix of other ingredients. Prices were out of the roof for quantity and chef's choice of menu was not good. You need to get a good Chef that understands quality and quantity. If your cost saving! Your flounder milanese was a deep fried fish , which could of been lightly fried not deep fried like you get in a backroom kitchen. Your management was not observing his dining patrons. Not sure what he does to maintain this position. You need Managment dressed in proper clothes not jeans and sloppy clothes and shuffling around. We have lived in the area for long time and were so dissappointed last night. You are suppose to be a classy restaurant where is your dining dress code. Having worked in the restaurant industry with top chef and top restaurant , your restaurant fails . read more

I hosted my daughter's bridal shower at Half Moon. The event planning team was a pleasure to work with -- organized and responsive to all our requests. During the event, the staff was very attentive to our needs. The setting and the views are beautiful and everyone raved about the food. Thank you it was a pleasure working with you. read more

Went there with my wife for a late lunch. The place was not busy so we were seated promptly. After that, all went downhill. I ordered a burger with cheese medium rare and a draught beer. My wife ordered a fish sandwich. 45 minutes later our food finally came out, but I had still not gotten my beer. Asked the server to find our wait person. Told her I had not gotten my beer. Her response was: "really, you never got your beer?" Did she think I was lying. No apology. The burger was mealy. Have had much better elsewhere, and there was no cheese to be found. There's more negatives but I should end by simply advising: GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. read more

I am so disappointed in having to write this review. My family and I went to Halfmoon for Easter Sunday. There were eight of us, including a five-year-old. When we got there, we sat at a table in a small upstairs section of the restaurant that was in the back, RIGHT NEXT to the kitchen. We requested a table on the main floor that was within eye view, but we were told it was for a giant party; mind you, it was a table for eight, and we were a table of eight. The family sitting there was the demographic that must've solely been for that floor. Because we were at the restaurant before them and sat in a small, dark, extremely loud corner. Every time a waiter passed, they hit my bag, and I felt the need to apologize. Our friendly waiter was also incompetent. While my mother was knee-deep into her order, he pivoted back to me to ask me about what I wanted as my protein on the eggs Benedict (which I got the short rib, and it was not that good and highly bland, there was no salt added, and I wish I got something else on the menu.) I also want to highlight that it took forever for our drinks. When the food came out, my niece ordered the children's Mac and Cheese. They put it in a cast iron skillet, and when my niece reached to grab her glass of Apple Juice, she burned her wrest on the iron pan. That ended up with her not wanting to eat that, so we asked our waiter if we could change it for the children's waffle. My niece waited for her food, only to be plated with chicken and waffles with jalapeño infused syrup. Her parents were furious. First, because she got burned, and now a complete adult meal was given to a child. We asked for them to take out her meal. And they offered her ice cream. The desserts came out, and my niece's ice cream hadn't been sent out. Of all the people at that table, the child should be the one to receive, eat, and have the proper meal prepared. The service we received on our celebration of Easter was far from perfect. It was not what the meal cost should have been, and it was far from the experience I anticipated. My sister spoke with the manager, and he comped the table half off. That was kind, but I would've chosen a different restaurant had I known I would be sitting in the kitchen. read more

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The location and ambience just lovely! Food was very good and the service outstanding

One of the most spectacular views ever. They were very accommodating and changed our table upon request It was my husbands bday and Ezequiel went above and beyond to be attentive and provide us with helpful suggestions and professional care We had one of the best desserts ever!!! The ice cream sandwich is a must try Cocktails and seafood were superb We had an excellent time and will be back read more

Half Moon - Ice cream sandwich - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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The views and staff are just great. The place is very nice. It's a got a modern rustic feel to it. It boasts a back bar and lots of outdoor seating. The indoor dining area is quite large as well. Being directly on the Hudson River and soaking up the sun is a definite perk. I did get a bit of color while out there. The sunsets are mesmerizing. The wine list is great and the cocktails were also good. The services was excellent. The views as I said before, are worth a visit. However, the food fell flat for me. We had bites - no entrees. Nothing to write home about. I'm actually skeptical about the food with that being said. It was over priced for what we had. The tapas board was meager. The fried clams in the salad were hard and bland. I'd return for sunset happy hour but I am apprehensive on dinner. I am not a gambling girl, and wouldn't risk my wallet on mediocrity at best. read more

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I came here today as they have a great outside space and restrictions have been lifted. I gave very positive reviews in the past although today would up being disappointing. 2+ hour drive from Brooklyn no fault of the restaurant just traffic. The host staff was welcoming, was seated quickly even though I was initially told it would be 45 minutes. Had to sit inside as there was some rain earlier so the outside was not open at that time. I found that the prices of the appetizers and the side dishes were kind of high. 3 very small shrimp tacos which were good were $23. See my attached photos. One single crab cake $25. I did not take a photo of the spinach although for $10 you had about 4 bites. I was also disappointed with the Branzino as I was not told it would be served while with head, tail and bones. Most restaurants would offer to filet it for you. Really nice waitress named Brianna who was friendly, bubbly, very accommodating and under normal circumstances would have been the perfect waitress. Unfortunately about 20 feet from where I was sitting the restaurant was setting up for a about 20 people for a high school graduate. They arrived about 1 hour after I sat down. Brianna was handling 2 tables close by so that's was not an issue. When I was about 1/2 way through dinner the party of about 20 arrived and that's when things fell apart. Brianna wanted to help although she got caught up with the party. It really turned me off that management who had plenty of staff would not just assign a dedicated staff to the group. They could have had others fill in until she was finished with the 2 tables she started with. I felt bad for her as she was caught in the middle and i could tell by her expression she felt bad. Even though one of the hostesses came by to ask if I wanted coffee or desert by that time I just wanted to leave. I probably should have said something although for a restaurant that has a pretty good reputation, has a lot of high end customers and charges too price should not have to be coached. I've come here several times in the past few years and spent a good amount of money. It was a real turn off to spend $250 and be let down. After more than 4 hours of driving round trip from Brooklyn I don't think I will come back or recommend them. Hopefully the manager will read this review as well as my previous 4 star reviews and come up with a solution. read more

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Hadn't been here in 3 years and decided to give it another go for my birthday. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. We had made a reservation ahead of time, so we were quickly escorted to our table. I ran back out to my car to get a forgotten item and in those few minutes, the waitress came over, introduced herself and said she'd be back to take drink orders when "the rest of the party arrives." Another waitress came over to introduce herself and said she'd be helping out the first waitress. It took 15 minutes (I timed it) upon sitting back down before the first waitress came back to ask us about drinks and another 20 minutes to receive said drinks (nothing fancy- 2 seltzers). We were seated close to the window so we had the nice view of sundown as it approached. Before our drinks arrived, the waitress came back to the table to take our order. We had to request bread as stated in the menu. We had to ask another 3 times for the bread as it took almost 45 minutes to come out. Seems pretty lengthy. Our entrees finally arrived. I ordered the BBQ ribs special. Great taste & flavor. My dad ordered the filet mignon and he needed a chisel to cut through it. Way too tough. That came with a side of mashed potatoes which were bland. No little pieces of skin or onions to enhance the taste. For $54, that steak should melt in your mouth. My mom ordered the $40 lobster roll. She enjoyed, but it was nothing special. My sister ordered the $54 seabass which was no bigger than my palm. We shared a side of broccoli & French fries, which were great. We decided to order 2 desserts. The cheesecake & chocolate mousse. Again, this took way too long (about 20 minutes). They were informed it was my birthday so they made the piece of cake fancy. The chocolate mousse tasted medicinal. I thought maybe it had espresso or liquor in it, but the waitress checked with the chef and said no. I took one bite and that was it. I also should have clarified but it was not the cheesecake I was expecting. I only like NY style cheesecake and this was far from it. This had the texture of cream cheese. Not for me. We ended up being there a little over 2 hours and not once did someone come over to refill our water cups. Usually at restaurants we have the opposite problem. They also darkened the restaurant a few times in this duration. Almost doesn't make sense as it was getting darker outside. For these prices, not sure if I'll be back. read more

Half Moon - Bbq pork ribs special - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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Honestly everything was absolutely incredible. Not sure why someone wouldn't love everything about this place . Great views. Cocktails were delicious and if food was stellar- can't wait to go back and try more things even though I could get the same thing every time and still be happy. A lovely birthday meal, and our server was attentive and lovely. read more

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Good is good , View is 10/10 if you want to have a romantic date this is the place. Service friendly. I love the burgers there and the crispy calamari also. read more

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Short Boat ride from Piermont, The tapas apps were really good. Prices were awfully high, such a $40, very mediocre lobster roll and $23 for half dozen little necks. Service was slow. Great view of the river and palisades. read more

I love a good view and Half Moon will always have that. But the service was completely off this past Saturday night. First, we waited 15 minutes at the table before anyone even noticed us: no water, no bread, no drink order. When our waiter did make an appearance we ordered drinks and dinner and requested that we have time to enjoy our drinks before dinner was served. So of course our drinks were thrown at us only a minute or two before our appetizers came out, and then the bread basket after that. The food was ok. The Caesar salad was good as was the flounder sandwich. Both the house salad and the lobster roll were overly lemony. The ahi tuna was about the same as can be had at any upscale grocery store. I have in the past advocated for Half Moon to skeptical friends, but they lost my loyalty this time. It really is a shame. read more

Half Moon is an upscale restaurant located right on the Hudson River in Dobbs Ferry with NYC views. They have two great outside seating areas and floor to ceiling windows. All staff are welcoming and attentive. I recommend going for apps and drinks or brunch (Sat & Sun from 11am-3PM). Their prices are very high. The food overall is not "out of this world", but it is still good. I recommend the thai crispy calamari, crab cakes, eggs Benedict, and chicken and waffle off of the brunch menu. Half Moon has very good sangria, and it is available in pitchers. I recommend the fried clam roll, shrimp tacos, thai crispy calamari (on the brunch menu too), and baked clams off of the regular menu. read more

Had some decent apps, but I had the fried chicken sandwich as my entree and it was more breading than chicken. Very disappointing at the price point. And come on - 3 shrimp for $21?? That's crazy. read more

We had been here a few times for celebratory date nights and birthday dinners, it was always a good time! In March, I hosted a bridal shower and it was above and beyond! The food was delicious, we opted for plated family style so everyone could try the tasty options. Stephanie made coordinating a breeze and Jack the server made sure everyone was attended to. Glasses never went empty and bellies remained full! We had so much fun, we felt so special. The Loft space gave us a private, VIP feel. If anything, I can't recommend doing the unlimited "bubbles" bar enough. The whole experience was something we still talk about nearly 3 months later. The bride was in happy tears throughout the shower brunch. 100/10, cannot recommend enough!!! read more

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This place is a gem, the inside ambiance is awesome and trendy, the food is good considering we did not have much of a variety of dishes. They were very accommodating since we initially thought we would endure the sun to see the sunset. Love the fact our server was always around for anything and even if you ask another person for help they did not ignored me and relayed the information to our server. Place is awesome and would highly recommend. I will update the post with picture next time I go. read more

Ambiance is great,especially in the evening when the sun sets over the Hudson. Service was excellent throughout the evening. Food however, was disappointing. The menu was interesting, with a little selection from many different cuisines. It was a bit overpriced, and the taste was generally bland and without spice. We did skip dessert, as nothing caught our eye. However, we will at some point give it another try! read more

Prices are insane. Not even upscale restaurant. Get over yourself Half Moon. Also buyer beware. Critical and secondary health violations. read more

Rude staff, unprofessional. Was given wrong information about where I could sit with my family, and then was told to go back to the front door to ask for a table. Asked to speak to the manager, who was unhelpful. I will never go back. read more

Love this place! But it's too expensive for the portions, ambience is great! Attentive , and pleasant ! Coming here again read more

Great ambiance and accessibility of restaurant as it is near a train station and parking lot. It has amazing views of the water and great picture spots. Service was decent too, but I thought the food was very expensive yet average tasting. Price did not match quality. read more

Beautiful Hudson River views, attentive service, and a great bar start to dinner. Pretty consistent in my experience.

After years of not going to Half Moon because of a substandard menu and service, I was pleasantly surprised by the menu and service. The menu was well rounded and the service was good. Food and service were fast and our waiter was pleasant and attentive. Portions were sizable. They didn't scrimp on food for the price. Good for them. The ambiance because of the location is without comparison. read more

One of the BEST views. I've yet to find a place that has such wonderful seating directly on the Hudson. One of my go-to spots on the Hudson. The views are amazing, but the food in general isn't out of this world. HAMBURGER: expensive, but delicious burger. Got it with cheese and avocado. Served with a good amount of French fries. Honestly this is my go-to because we actually enjoy the burger. NACHOS WITH CHICKEN: tried this for the first time. Interestingly served in a skillet, but came out to be great! Good amount of chicken. Chicken is average. Avocado is cut up into small cubes so you can eat it with each bite. Served with beans and good cheese (not some cheap nacho cheese). Sorry didn't take pictures. Camera forgot to eat first. But captured the beautiful view! There's a patio on the right and left side of the restaurant. read more

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My partner brought me here for a date night. It was our first time and had a spectacular dinner. The staff was attentive and friendly. The ambiance was romantic and elevated. Love the architecture and riverfront views. At night you can see NYC sparkle in the distance. For our appetizer we started with the octopus. It was tender and flavorful. We tried the branzino and pasta and loved it. So we'll balanced. For dessert we had the Sunday with raspberry. It was light and refreshing. Can't wait to come back! read more

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The service here is downright appalling. They hire high school kids that have no care in the world for customers that pay sky high prices for average food. They'd rather be in their basement playing XBox games. If you want to pay over $60 for cheap Sangria, come here then. They depend on the view, which is the only thing going for it. Everything else is BELOW AVERAGE. We ordered one appetizer and stopped right there. We paid the bill and left. If the appetizer was nasty, why would we continue ordering? The owners should be ashamed of themselves read more

Why it saved 3 stars would probably because of the service and the vibe. The location is beautiful, wish I was there when the sun was up to see the coast better. The food could've been much better. I only been to Half Moon once, so maybe take this review with a grain of salt. The seafood portion, quality, and cost was definitely not worth it. The scallops were alright but definitely overdid it with the other extra ingredients that came with the dish. The side of King Crab legs was the biggest disappointment. Barely any meat and could've bee prepared better. If it was cheaper, I would understand but $40 for less than what... 1/3 of a cup? Kind of sad considering it's tagged as "King Crab". The fillet was decent. Soft, Tender, juicy, though wasn't a big fan of the red wine jus. For me, the sauce tasted like it was a bit burnt and not a good bitter. I like some bitter taste in some food, but it didn't pair well with the fillet. Could've been just the day, but wasn't that impressed. I'd come again maybe to chill and have some appetizers but not sure when I'll visit Dobbs Ferry again. read more

Half Moon - Fillet Mignon - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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A group of 8 friends, went here today. I recommended this restaurant to our group because I've been there many of times and had wonderful experiences. However, today our food was yummy, as usual, but the service provided from our server, was dismissive and abrasive in all of her dealings with our entire group. She wasn't wearing a name badge, but I've added our receipt in order to determine the server. I'm not just embarrassed in front of my group of friends I invited but also disappointed, as a regular business customer. Please discuss this review with the server, as she is the "face" of Half Moon while serving customers. read more

Half Moon - Receipt - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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