Local 111 is the best restaurant in the area. A diverse local menu of comfort foods elevated to fine dining, professional service, a nice affordable wine list, fun desserts, and a welcoming atmosphere have moved this ahead of other Columbia County standouts like Old Chatham Country Store in my book. read more

Excellent food and service, worth a drive to get here. What a gorgeous and modern restaurant, the chef has numerous awards and I can see why. We tried several different appetizers and entrees, wow! The lamb was delicious, everything is really fresh and seasonal. The chef came out and made sure we enjoyed our meal, you can tell she is VERY talented and cares about her customers. Thank you! read more

Local 111 - the entrance to a restaurant - New American Near Me - Philmont, New York

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This is one of our favorite area restaurants so we were excited to return for dinner several weeks ago. We had made a reservation and arrived on time. I am a pescatarian and ordered fish only to be told that they ran out of it because of holiday weekend. Ok they could have said as we sat down but ok we tried for a sweet potato dish without the bacon and cheese. It was brought out with my companion' meal as anticipated but with cheese! I was told it would take another 15-20minutes for it to be remade but there was no other choice for my dinner. At that. Point we should have gotten up and left. My companion was finished with his meal about 5 minutes before mine was brought out. And his bolognese was watery. I was offered another glass of wine but was basically unattended to during the whole time. The potato ( only one half) was hard and only warm. When the check came we were a bit shocked to find a charge of 22 dollars for the potato! Outrageous for the meal and especially for the return and redo to meet my order. Not what we have come to expect of 111 - perhaps they should have planned better on the fish. From there it became a spiral downward. read more

Local treat This was my 2nd visit to this charming garage turned restaurant serving seasonally local prepared foods. The menu was creative and appetizing. The hake was prepared tastefully as was their summer veggie - everything including the kitchen sink - soup. The lamb burgers were topped with feta yogurt and hint of pesto. Pricey - yes - but guaranteed fresh and delicious. A local treat in Columbia County. read more

Delicious local surprise. We were in town visiting for the weekend and came here for brunch based on the the yelp reviews. The restaurant is a short drive from Hudson and has parking. The decor is modern and charming, the staff is friendly and helpful. The food is all fresh and delicious! My only disappointment was that I wasn't going to be in town long enough to try their dinner! read more

Local 111 - Spoon cornbread with poached egg! - New American Near Me - Philmont, New York

Wow. Just wow. The hubby and I came up to the Berkshires to celebrate our first anniversary and we wanted a really excellent meal. Based on reviews we opted for Local 111. We could not have been happier! The locavore restaurant showcases local meat and produce and changes their menu regularly. It is set in an old garage and has a really cool ambiance. Servers were sweet and attentive without hovering. Food was out of this world. We started with the local cheese plate and for entrees my husband had the braised lamb (which was almost like a stew) and I had a vegetarian special - cheesy polenta stuffed pepper with a tomato bisque. For dessert we split the mint chip parfait which basically tasted like a huge frozen Andes mint (yum!) We both agreed this was the best meal we've had in a long time and can't wait to come back to the area to try it again! Don't miss it, absolutely worth it!! read more

Great food, great service. My husband and I went in on a Saturday night around 5:45 without reservations and were seated promptly. We ordered the local cheese plate as an appetizer - a really tasty selection of what I like to call "stinky" cheeses - brie and bleu styled sheep, goat and cow milk cheeses locally sourced. I had a delicious grass-fed steak atop a beet salad and a side of pumpkin fritters. My husband had a truly outstanding bacon cheeseburger with well-fried french fries. When they told us they had almond ice cream, we happily split an ice cream sandwich. Everything was fresh and well-prepared, and the cook definitely knows the difference between medium rare and rare which is a delight (it's a crime to cook grass fed meat past medium rare). read more

Wow just a wonderful meal. Pure fresh and wonderfully hospitable. We came upstate for a birthday weekend getaway and enjoyed a truly wonderful meal at Local 111. All the meals are locally sourced and the dishes were memorable. The service is lovely. I mentioned that we'd share the rosted beet salad (you must have this dish) and they brought it out in 2 bowls with my requesting....little things like that go a long way with me. Our server was a lovely woman with whom we enjoyed chatting and getting to know. I also phoned in an order for a vegan birthday cake and the Chef/Owner made it herself and then came out to chat with us an introduce herself. Not to mention the cake was utterly delicious too!!! Here's the meal run down. 1. Beet salad, also comes with some lovely radishes that I had never seen before. The dressing was bangin!!! I literally sipped the remaining tablespoon out of my bowl. 2. Local cheese platter, DIVINE. The blue cheese was sweet tangy and balanced. 3. Cured olives...didnt care for them and the staff took them back with out questions. Not criticizing the dish, they use anise in the brine I think and its just a flavor on olives that didnt work for us. 4. Risoto was creamy, perfectly executed and joyfully delicious 5. Roasted chicken, on a bed of kale which was the star of the dish with lovely little crispy rice balls. The chicken was of excellent quality. Perhaps a bit prosaic or underwhelming but it only put the spotlight on the greens which were fab. 6. Our custom made Vegan chocolate cake. Too good for words. Please visit, get to know your server and the Chef if possible. These are great people doing a wonderful job. Cheers!!!! read more

We read about this restaurant on the website Rural Intelligence. We stopped in for dinner on a Friday night. The room has a really nice, warm feel to it. It has big garage doors which they open up in the summer months. The potato, wild mushroom and fried onion salad had to be tried and really was a lovely combination. Daughter had a really nice choice of dishes on the kids menu and ended up with pasta, a salad and garlic bread. I tried the scallops with fried bread. The scallops were cooked perfectly but the fried bread did not work so well. Dessert was Pistachio ice cream in profiteroles with Pistachio brittle. Daughter had white chocolate ice cream with caramel sauce. Yum. I think we will be back! read more

This is my new favorite restaurant. I was taken here for a Valentine's Day dinner, which was a perfect choice with the hip romantic atmosphere. We enjoyed the cheese plate with a really nice bottle of Merlot from the wine specials. Another special, an entree of roasted lamb loin with smoked paprika sauce, was seriously euphoric. My date ordered the grilled sirloin from the regular menu which was also super satisfying. We ended our experience with an espresso and the dessert special- also fantastic! I really can't wait to go back. read more

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Holy crap! This food was amazing!!!!!!!! I had the duck and a bit of every appetizer on the menu. I came here with my coworkers for our holiday party and the food was incredible. The waitresses were super helpful when it came to figuring out what to order. The chef was amazing. She came to our table to talk to us. As an added bonus, the cocktails were to die for. I don't remember which one I had, but each of us had a different one and we were all very happy. I loved the atmosphere. They had a bunch of cool plants at the door, including a lemon tree. Everything was clean and the lighting was cool as well. I'll definitely be back here again! read more

This has been a gem for years. I've only had nice things to say about this wonderful restaurant. Creative meals, fresh ingredients, comforting vibe, excellent value, attentive service. There's nothing more you can ask for! read more

My experience was just "ok" at Local 111. Upon walking in, we were immediately asked if we had a reservation, which we did not. They hostess explained that they could seat us, but there were many reservations and in short, we would need to eat quickly. That was fine with us, but when we walked into the dining room, I'd say that maybe 15% of tables were taken. Oook... We figured with this rush of reservations, our service would be quick. Nope. It took almost 10 minutes just for our waitress to come over just for our drink order. We started off with the croquettes and brussel sprout salad, both which were very good. For the entrees, I ordered the special (beef stew), and my boyfriend ordered the sirloin. The beef stew was not good - the beef was very dry, and I did not care for the broth. I actually ended up swapping meals with my boyfriend because I really could not eat the stew. After tasting the (very small) sirloin, I found that was dry as well, and also way overcooked than his medium rare request. By the end of our meal, we noticed that only one new table had been filled since we arrived. I think this place has great potential, and upon on other reviews, I would like to try Local 111 again. Hoping for a better experience next time! read more

I have to say I am a sucker for a unique setting. At first glance I wasn't sure that this tiny place, situated across from a gas station/minimart would suffice as a pleasurable aesthetic, but I was joyfully pleased when I entered. It's converted car shop, with garage doors that open in the summer for alfresco dining, was very tastefully refinished. It is simple yet comfortable. The crowd ranges from weekenders, to Hudson hipsters, to locals who just got off work. It is the kind of mix that one would hope for in the greater Hudson Valley. As for the food (the ultimate deciding factor in any place) it is top notch. Priding itself in using as much locally grow/raised ingredients as possible, the dishes are super fresh and very tasty. My personal favorite being the beet and potato salad. I eat here often and will continue to do so as long as they keep up the great work. My only gripe is that they are missing brunch. 111 serves a breakfast, but it's no more than your standard hotel style Continental breakfast of tasty pastries and coffee. I'll forgive them that ; ) read more

This fabulous food is a reflection of a great artist. Jo uses unique ways to show cases her talent of developing unforgettable flavors. The word has to be spread that this incredible women has the best restaurant in the area. read more

We were there a few days ago, and I have to say we were disappointed. My mixed greens were good and fresh but my husband's asparagus with egg appetizer was oddly bland. Ditto for his scallops. I was looking forward to the sirloin since it's local and grass-fed, but it was VERY tough and not as flavorful as I'd hoped. Service as good, the setting fun, and the noise level nearly city level. We will try again because we've heard so many nice things about this place. Perhaps it was just an off night? read more

Would love to give this more stars but they just miss. Service very pleasant but incredibly slow. We were told portions were generous but they aren't so much. My medium rare burger was well done. Reaction.... C'est la vie. It's a shame. It could be so good. read more

As I've written before I would very much like to enjoy this restaurant, but alas we must go our separate ways and I wish the chef well. I applaud the restaurant's farm to table emphasis; the chef's creativity. It is time for Local 111 and I to go our separate ways. I must give up hope of being a fan of this restaurant. The cortado was very good. The food was annoying. How can that be? you may be wondering. I might too, since I don't believe I have ever used that term to describe breakfast. I ordered the blue cheese polenta with poached eggs and toast, subbing sausage for kielbasa. It was plated in a manner I have come to loathe: what I now refer to as a trough -- a bowl with every ingredient thrown in in a jumble. Everything sat in a pile under which lay a pool of some liquid, with the salad also sitting in said liquid. I asked that the salad get its own plate. It was returned with every item individually plated. I told the server I had asked that the salad get its own plate -- I do not need a bowl for the eggs, a bowl for the polenta, etc. It was returned. The sausage was sitting atop the polenta. The sausage broke up into nothing -- it was mushy, and was not tasty. The eggs were on bread that was hard as styrofoam and as equally tasty (or not). It was annoying. It did not look or taste like breakfast. One should not be irritated or frustrated by one's breakfast. I decided: I want to go eat breakfast elsewhere. I put down my fork, and went up to the bar to pay for my breakfast. They comped my meal, which was gracious. I went to Crossroads Food in Hillsdale and ate a thoroughly enjoyable, delectable breakfast. read more

Oh how the mighty have fallen. I've been going to Local 111 since it opened and have been a big fan and supporter. However since the original chef left and the new one came in, I honestly haven't been able to get anything resembling a great meal, and the prices are now even higher. Its like the ideas are great, but the execution sucks. What happened? Tonight I went in with 2 other people. I started with seared scallops over a white bean puree. The puree was so salty it was inedible, and I let our waitress know. She thanked me for letting her know and said that earlier a lentil dish had been sent back for the same reason. Quality control? Then it got even better. I ordered the pork porterhouse, and asked how the kitchen served it. i was told that it was served medium to medium rare and I said that was fine. What came out of the kitchen was medium RAW. A cold pink inside on pork? Oh, by the way when the dish was brought out to me I was told that since it had lentils in it they might still be salty (like the ones that were sent back earlier in the night). Are you kidding me? So they re-fired it and it came out passable. And they did, without asking, take the scallops dish off the bill. But did the chef at this tiny restaurant even come out to apologize or say anything? No, but the waitress did tell me that the chef was going home because she was so tired from New Years, and that they were having an off night. That's my 3rd or 4th off night there and I'm done. Local 111 is now priced to make people from NYC think they're getting something that's great and it's not even close. Its a shame because its been great to have a good restaurant so close, but I'd rather drive farther and pay more to have decent food. This place needs work. read more

Good but the food feels like it tries a little too hard, missing the mark. Kind of sterile ambience. Staff is friendly. read more

The owners of our B&B (and Serious Eats, I later found) recommended this place to us as a place for a nice casual dinner. It's located in a renovated auto body shop, which is apparent only from the shape and style of the building. We enjoyed the raisin bread (complimentary); it tastes homemade and very fresh. The peach, crispy onion and mixed green salad was a great way to start off the meal. We also tried the pumpkin soup which was delicious and homey. The entrees were less successful -- the grilled cheese wasn't grilled nearly enough (so the cheese didn't have the gooey element I expect from a grilled cheese), and the risotto lacked something...it was creamy and dotted with cherry tomatoes, but needed an extra punch of flavor. Also weird that we were asked to sit in a squished corner when we got there, though the place was obviously empty! read more

#1 grass fed burger, perfectly fried hand cut fries accompanied by a local Old Chatham beer on tap in upstate NY, hands down.. not to mention at a reasonable price. The decor is Manhattan tavern as are the clientelle but, all are escaping the Big City for the weekend so, attitudes are kept to a minimum. Wknd brunch is a real treat w/ outstanding coffee and cream that must come from a cow next door. There must be a pastry chef in the kitchen! Don't miss this place. It's a short drive off the Taconic. read more

The staff was very nice and helpful. We got there 1/2 hour before our reservation and they very nicely accommodated us. The vibe is cool and casual which is great. I got the special "spring soup". It was tasty but a bit overly salty for me. (I'm not a salt fan). As my main, I got the grilled cheese sandwich. It looked great except when you try to pick it up, the heat coming off the sandwich makes the bottom side of it super mushy which makes it hard to pick up and eat. I love caramelized onions but it was a bit overly heavy on the onions in my sandwich. read more

Good room, good food. A little expensive for this far north, but glad it's here...

Positive: food was delicious. Negative: Service was horrid -- neglectful and slow. Went there with a friend on Thursday evening. Food was fresh, local, etc. with a creative flair. Kind of like a Jr-Swoon. Service was terrible. We had a 6 pm reservation. Didn't get out of there until 7:40, due solely to horribly neglectful and incompetent waiter. We were late for our post-dinner engagement. Waiter forgot my appetizer so my friend sat staring at his salad waiting for my appetizer for, get this, 40 minutes, and the waiter *never* came by to check on us or bring me my appetizer. Couldn't get his attention and it wasn't even crowded. I went up to the bar and ranted to the stationary bartender. Waiter came to the table -- my friend said everyone in the restaurant could hear me -- apparently it also *finally* got our waiter's attention. Said he wrote down my app as an entree. Hmm that would make it two (2) entrees for me (for a total of 3 entrees for 2 of us). Waiter dropped off our food, bread, etc and didn't bother to return to check on us. Ran out of bottled water and would have liked tap water but that took quite some time. Desperately and futilely trying to flag down one's waiter is a drag. So inexcusably poor service and the room was not even full. Otherwise, the food was tasty and fresh. The tomatoes and other veggies served with the fish of the day were farm-fresh and delicious and fish of the day (sea bass) was perfectly cooked. My friend's risotto was unusual -- the vegetables in it were pronounced -- not pureed -- and it was more veggies than rice -- and he had it with their delicious home-made sausage. Yum. Chocolate cookie ice cream sandwich for dessert was a nice treat. read more

Charming, local, friendly and helpful staff. Absolutely delicious! The best scrambled eggs I have ever eaten

A real find this far out of the city. Relatively affordable for the level of cuisine you're getting. I was very happy with every offering, from appetizer through dessert. I did not have any wine pairing, although now that I think about it I don't remember if they had any available. Service was excellent. I'd suggest getting a reservation as seating is limited read more

Great little farm-to-table style place. Dress is casual with an atmosphere and quality of food that are far from casual fare. The service is very knowledgeable and generally excellent and the menu is both dynamic and creative. This is a very classy place where you can bring someone you really like or just treat yourself to something wonderful. read more

Serious, sophisticated cooking where you'd least expect to find it. Ala Alice Waters, the chef uses mainly local ingredients with sterling results. Pleasant, attractive wait staff too. Stylish ambiance with nice architectural details. Excellent lighting. Ultimately a very cool place. Here's the website. Check out the menu, prices, directions, hours. http://www.local111.com/ I've been twice and will go back many more times, for sure. Excellent food; good value. read more

Wonderful meal at this out of the way restaurant. Small but beautiful and comfortable room. Attentive and knowledgeable service. I had a tasty bean, beet, fried green tomatoes with goat cheese salad. Very large portion. Then had whole sea bream. Partner had scallops first course and sirloin with bernaise he said was one of the best steaks he ever ate. All local food from cheese to fish to veggies to the beef. Homemade ginger beer! I want to go back in the summer when the big garage doors will open for alfresco dining. read more

Setting the standard for the farm to table movement in the Hudson Valley the talented chef/owner Josephine delivers a wonderful dining experience. The focus is local, flavorful and creative offerings. Highly recommend the relaxed Sunday brunch experience. Go early and try the baked goods. Chef Josephine often makes donuts that are unforgettable! Excellent service, ambiance and value. One of my top dining destinations in the area. read more

I have never felt so ripped off in my life. If this is a farm to table restaurant, where were all the vegetables? Mediocre food, oily everything. My kids wouldn't even finish the desert. And expensive! $26 for two slices of chicken and two turnips with a dollop of sauce. Disappointed, to say the least. read more

Memorable Meal. The appetizer special was cubes of fried Halloumi cheese, firm pickled peaches, grilled green Shishito Peppers, and thin sliced apple with leafy spicy sprouts and a thick sauce drizzled over that had a little mustard in it. Main course from the menu was braised lamb, with amazing squash dumplings, over some spaghetti squash that was slightly vinegary and lightly cooked greens. On top was a salad of sprouts and apple slices. Chef Owner Josephine Proul is brilliant. I can't say everything I've ever eaten here has been great but when she's on? How often do you walk out of a restaurant thinking no one in the world had a better meal than you tonight? read more

Loved this place! We live in Brooklyn, but were visiting nearby Hillsdale at a friends place, and said friend recommended "Local 111". With all of the "farm to table" restaurants that pop up in "the city", Local 111 competes right along with them. We had the cheese plate, scallops, and the pork chop. Everything was delicious, but the pork chop with carrot bread pudding was one of the best pork chops I've ever had. Not knowing wines extremely well, but liking to imbibe, the waitress helped us choose a wine that would pair well and brought us a sample to taste. The service was great, the vibe was chill, and the food was delicious, who could ask for anything more. read more

I've been to Local 111 three times now and they are consistently one of the best restaurants in the area. Don't dismiss the Restauraunt due to its slightly out of the way location. Most recently my partner and I went for dinner on a Friday night, sat at the bar and had a wonderful dinner. The bartender/hostess was fun and friendly and the food was excellent. I kept it simple and had the burger...very good and my partner had the fish special that was excellent. Good food, good service, nice aimbiance. What else you need? read more

Had dinner last night with my wife. Service is great and food is delicious - including one of the best carrot cake desserts we have ever had. The only clarification I want to make to previous reviews is that this is a quite expensive restaurant. We had 1 app, 2 entrees (one being a burger), 2 glasses of wine and 1 dessert and the check, before tip, was $100. That is perfectly reasonable for a NYC restaurant, but I would define it as "pricey" for Philmont, IMHO. That said, as long as people are aware of the typical meal cost, they will have a great experience. read more

Such a great meal I woke the next day thinking, "now how did she get that flavor?" Beet salad and glazed spare ribs were "oh my god" delicious with every bite. Both the hake and the seared duck preserved the perfect flavor of individual ingredients, but the composition was sublime. When you experience the nuance of every flavor, perfectly balanced, you recognize that Chef Josephine Proul performs a rare magic in her farm to table kitchen. Kudos to the Local for honoring the commitment to local and for composting food scraps. Now I want to go back for brunch! read more

Although I find Locavorie talk very annoying - I love this place. The food is excellent, short menu, and everything on it is solid. Brunch is a great value, and has some very exciting options - dinner also very good. Sunday night pre-fix is a steal. Wish they'd run more specials for the poorer locals. It is a more kid friendly option then Swoon (which is really the only other place in the county with a comprable level of food as here). read more

Local 111 is a bit of a drive for me, but a drive well worth it. Have been there three times in as many weeks and truly excellent meals have been had by everyone I've dined with. I love the fact that they'll split everything that you order allowing you and a friend to share. Love the fact that they use local ingredients. Chef is very creative, without being over-the-top. When I asked about how to make one of the appetizers I loved, I was persented with the recipe (Wow! Too nice for words). Lovely simple/chic atmosphere inside, and at this time of year, also nice to eat otuside. Although not extremely picturesque, it is also not very noisy or buggy, so all good. I can't wait to go back - soon - and have the scallop appetizer...maybe as my main meal. read more

Delicious food, almost everything from local suppliers here in the Hudson Valley. I often run into Josephine Proul, the chef here, out on her rounds at the farmer's market picking up some yummy veggie for that day's special. The restaurant was once a service station or a garage, and was expertly transformed into it's current incarnation by one of the architect-owners, Linda Gatter. The main room of is dominated a series of huge former garage doors, now covered with large panes of glass that roll up in summer months, opening the whole restaurant up to the outdoors. Nice people, really good local food, reasonable prices..... I totally recommend! read more