We went here for our 2nd wedding anniversary on a Saturday night. Had the 5 course tasting menu. Every course was delicious and the plate size was filling. Huge wine list and fantastic service. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion or family gathering. read more

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I went here for my birthday and it was the best dining experience. It was intimate, special and romantic. The food was extraordinary, the staff is attentive and sincerely nice. The tour of the restaurant is pretty interesting too, they have this awesome wine tower. I really can't wait to go back here for another great experience. Hopefully on the outdoor deck! read more

Came here for our 11year anniversary celebration dinner and we're so very glad we did! They have totally different menus in the bar and in the restaurant and the restaurant menu is absolutely amazing. I have to say it's rare that I've gone to a restaurant and enjoyed each and every dish. Very complex and delicate food. Raphael our server was excellent. Wonderful meal wonderful food wonderful experience. Will definitely be back read more

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Great execution from front door to dishwasher! This place knows who they are and delivers, almost literally! They do takeout, at least for in my opinion the best burger in the area. A terrific bar, stocked with great liquors and creative bartending for wonderful, inventive cocktails. Brian, the wine guy, does an amazing job. He and and Brooke Sabel at 90 Acres elite the bar with world class knowledge and selection. My experience with Brooke is with broad base of very affordable delicious wines. I have yet to work with Brian, yet, but I know he is very well centered guy and loves being helpful with wine! I have had business lunches here and could not ask for more, the bar menu is superb. A great anytime restaurant, but little more formal than 90 Acres. Would pick this place for any occasion, though, these people know how to make anyone feel very comfortable and cared for, anytime. read more

Overall, overpriced and under performing. The suckling pig was dry and stringy. I would have returned it, but the waiter rarely came by. The venison looked very good, as did the steak. The beet salad and salmon tartar were good, not exceptional. My party did enjoy their meals, but to me, for that price and level of alleged culinary expertise, overrated and a serious let down. read more

Wow. Can't believe it's been over 5 years since we've dined here the first time. Once again, this review is for the dining room side of the restaurant. Atmosphere is conducive for "indoor voice" conversation. Overall a great dining experience. The grilled octopus and the sea scallop first courses had nice flavor and texture. The black bass entree was excellent as was the pork chop entree. Server said pork chop is prepared "sous vide" then pan seared. Wow! Very tender and flavorful. Best pork chop dish I've had. Table service was very good (water refilled at half glass), new silverware for each course. One minor thing was that my wine glass was not replaced (I started with a pinot then followed up with a grenache-syrah blend ). Primary server was very knowledgable about the menu and food preparation. Desserts are on the individual portion side (read: not Cheesecake Factory portioned) but again very well done. Dessert cocktails are awesome. Next time it'll be just that as the dessert AND after dinner drink! Would definitely like to try the Tavern side of the restaurant for a more "casual" experience. They supposedly don't take reservations for the Tavern but I did see a table on the Dining room side order from the Tavern menu. I'm sure they'll accommodate anyone's menu request in the Dining room but it's probably not encouraged. read more

The overall experience is quite pleasant. The dining room is quiet and relaxing. The staff is attentive and friendly. I do have to say that some of the prices are way out of line and perhaps that is why they are considered an old school establishment. The NY strip special for $70 vs the menu strip for $48 is questionable. Having a 75 page wine list is impressive but is it realistic to collect bottles and age the inventory with thousands of dollars sitting on a shelf scaring away customers. I was pleased with my visit since I am an experienced foodie and know all the lookouts so I cannot say I got robbed and I will return. Also please recognize the two valet brothers who are very friendly and polite and set a good example of young men doing a good job for low wages so tip them well!! read more

Just got engaged here, so I may be a little biased, but I am honestly surprised to see negative reviews of this place. I think outside of NYC, it is the best there is and in a lot of ways better than some places in the city. While I haven't tried their tasting menu, the food here is wonderful. Whenever I stop in, I usually get the chicken dish and I mean it when I say this: This is the best chicken you will ever encounter in your life. The first time I had it, I started laughing out loud because to this day, I cannot figure out how they cook it like that. It is tender, flavorful and simply amazing. I usually end the meal with their cheese plate and this is always something I look forward to as well. I recently had the pumpkin risotto as an appetizer. It was topped with hazelnuts, which I wouldn't expect to like, but it was incredibly delicious as well. The setting is awesome. It's great to be able to escape the noise of the city sometimes and get an awesome meal in a relaxed place. The service is also on point. They are attentive, but not over-bearing and their waiters are incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. They are very concerned about accommodating for any food allergies/aversions and this also makes me feel like they are really dedicated to making sure each customer has an optimal experience. I will return to Pluckemin for years to come. read more

This is our 3rd time dining at Pluckemin Inn and we have not been disappointed. Fine dining experience, though there seems to be a lot of business dinner especially on weeknight. We prefers to be seated upstairs where it's slightly quiet. The wine list is extensive. Great atmosphere, romantic as well. Haven't been there during warm weather months but I would imagine the outdoor patio section is nice. read more

Fantastic everytime we go. Such a comfortable warm feeling and amazing food. Will always love to bring to friends to the area here

Beautiful restaurant, all wood inside and very nice fireplace and wine cellar. Food was excellent. I started out with the wagu beef bresaola which was extremely flavorful and well seasoned. I then had the lamb ragu pasta which was very good as well! Nice special occasion meal , will be back read more

This review is for the underrated Plucky Tavern, which is also fabulous. More relaxed and jovial than the inn dining experience, the Tavern boasts a nice little "bar" menu, but also offers entrees off the main menu. A lovely fireplace and small tables for two make for a wonderfully intimate night out. Wine and spirits abound, the wine list is extensive but abbreviated from the main dining room's list. Great place to meet an old friend for a classy night out over nibbles, drinks and yummy desserts. read more

This was our second time at Pluckemin, which we hadn't been to in years. The atmosphere is great and the perfect place for date-night. We both decided to get the chef's tasting with wine pairings. The food was good, but we were disappointed in the Bay Scallop dish. When the waitress come over to see how we liked the course, I just mentioned that we didnt really care for it. She immediately left our table, and I saw her regroup with the manager and other staff. This was surprising, since I did not complain, nor did I expect anything. She returned to our table and said they were going to pick up with 2 glasses of champagne that we had ordered at the beginning of our meal. Customer satisfaction is one of their primary goals - and it showed! We were very impressed with the attention they paid to all of their diners to ensure everyone thoroughly enjoyed their experience. We would definitely go back - but next time will try the dry aged steak! read more

The bartender knew how to make decent cocktails, but the maraschino cherries tasted almost rotten. Our waiter was really very nice. Their menu has four courses. First course is raw (oysters and such), second course is salad, third course is seafood and fourth is meat. Keep in mind that they will bring you a dessert menu after you eat. The food was very good, but sort of expensive. Half-sized entrees were between 21 and 29 full-sized were 25-40. The prices tend to get crazy if you order all of the courses. read more

Wow here at bar celebrating anniversary and watching national championship. Awesome, great tuna tartare. Got to have spaghetti Nero ( white clam with Squid ink noodles) and then finish with rum raisin ice cream and coffee - just a wonderful night! read more

My husband and I have been here multiple times since my last review and were not disappointed. The food is just SO good. I love how the menu changes often with what is in season. The dishes are creative and fresh but not stuck up. The servers are so nice and friendly, and we really enjoy the atmosphere. Highly recommend coming here! read more

$16 for a hamburger? I'm definitely in the wrong business. Actually food is really good and people who eat here use their cash as firewood so no biggie. Bar side is less formal and a little more cramped. Most people are here on business so whip out that corporate card and enjoy. read more

Clubby, casual atmosphere with the minuscule portions of a very high-end french-restaurant. Unique preparations & ingredients (perigord truffles, osetra caviar) and prices to match yet, sadly without the orgasmic experience found at establishments of similar caliber. $17 for a half-cup of risotto that just didnt "WOW". The only red meat option, oddly enough was sirloin. A tough cut with cottony texture. Priced at $48. Absurd. small portion of meat, small golf-ball sized potato. Also, the undertone of dry-age flavor combined with tough texture was very unpleasant. Ricotta gnocchi were scorched. Toddler-sized portion for $15 You could smell the char from the overly high flame they were reheated on. Spaetzel were dried out as though left uncovered from the night before. Drinks and service were excellent. The breads that were served were the best part of our meal. To put it simply: Restaurant is not as good as it thinks it is. read more

The bar menu very limited. The burger was fine but very unimpressive. Everything else on the menus was very expensive. The place needs an upgrade, ambience was very plain. I really wanted to like it but I will not be going back. read more

This restaurant is outstanding and the wine selection is first class. Whether you are dining in the bar or the main dining room, you will not be disappointed. I've been here for a casual hamburger on the patio and a more formal dinner in the dining room and each time I have been completely satisfied. read more

Beautiful Restaurant and separate bar area with an outdoor deck. Great wine selection, excellent food and service.

Great for a fancy dinner, but I am admittedly a bit of a Philistine and would prefer a little bit more food even if there had to be a slight drop in quality. read more

For the most part I had a good dining experience. Highlights: plucky cocktail, octopus appetizer, pork chop, and chocolate cheesecake parfait. Nice atmosphere and service. The not so great: Steep prices for the portion size. Mahi mahi had an uneven thickness so the edges were dry and it could have used a little more seasoning. VERY pricey wine list. I don't recall seeing any bottles under $50, but the wine list was so ridiculously big, that I could have spent all night looking through it. I would recommend a one-page list of featured wines to simplify the process of selecting a good bottle. Many good restaurants do such list with bottles ranging from the low $30s and up. I may or may not return depending on whether I want to spend almost $100 a person. read more

By normal restaurant standards this was a fine meal, I was hoping for an outstanding experience given the reputation (and price) of the Pluckemin Inn. It was a Thursday night, so perhaps their top talent was mostly given the day off? There was a loud large table of insurance brokers commanding most of the staff's attention. We ordered the Summer tasting menu with wines to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Fluke tartare amuse was attractively prepared, but fishy, maybe it sat on a prep table too long? It was paired with an outstanding Prosecco (So good I called their Plucky Wine shop the next day and purchased a case!). The First course of foie gras was perhaps the highlight of the meal, unctuous and creamy paired classically with a 2012 Sauternes (You can tell that there is really someone who knows wines working here). We had to ask for an extra piece of bread none was offered.(The breads were as good as bread gets, crusty , rustic loaves. Suggest you not cut so much ahead and place in baskets though. some was getting stale by the time it reached us, a shame!) Salmon "confit" second course was just average, though the tiny chicken "oysters" served with it were amazingly tasty. Next time a whole small plate of those, leave off the fish, thank you. The Oregon Pinot Noir it was paired with was also nothing to get excited about. My veal chop main course was good though my wife's was very fatty. It was interesting veal, almost beefy. The tomato confit provided an nice salty/acidic contrast to the fatty veal. I simply did not like the Nebbiolo d'Alba wine paired with this dish. It was thin and fruitless. Dessert of ganache and a nice cherry sorbet was fine, paired with an insipid sweetish wine from the south of France. They did bring us a nice plate of home made cookies for our anniversary (see pic) which were outstanding. Overall an ok experience, but not one we will rush to tell all our friends about. Clearly this restaurant is capable of much more. Perhaps we will try to return on a better night. read more

So the place was a little hard to find. From the outside it looks like nothing more then a little inn. But walk inside and you are greeted with giant wine barrels behind the hosts. What a creative idea! The inside has an uber cozy/chic lodge feeling. I was meeting a friend of dinner in the tavern. I am a huge fan of fresh small plates. So this was perfect. in the tavern you can order off their menu or the dinner menu which is great. We did a little mix and match. We got the fries with three sauces to start. Then I got the tuna & hamachi tartare as another small appetizer which I would recommend. Followed by a special they had that evening. I think my friend got some sort of lobster/fish special which she said was divine. To finish the night off we got an assortment of sorbets which were delish. read more

This was our second visit to the restaurant. I was not impressed by either the service or the food. Considering the cost (over $400 for 4 people with drinks and a bottle of wine) I had expected a better experience. The food was adequate, service was just ok. Not a stellar experience and I don't think we'll be back. read more

I ate at the Tavern, not the restaurant. I didn't realize the dishes would be tapas-sized but maybe the price should have been a clue compared to the restaurant prices. The crab cake was very good, made of lumps of crab meat and not stuffing. The tuna tartare topped with wasabi drenched fish roe was so delicious and yet so simple, it made me ask, "why have i not had this before?" However, not crazy about the crackers it was served with. As for the fried fish, a bit disappointed by the blandness and one of the pieces with some skin and fat had a not-so-fresh flavor. I ended up using the soy sauce from the tuna tartare to make it palatable. And thus a star is lost... read more

Overall a let down based upon most recommendations. The overall quality of the food was very good. However the service was two stars at best. Considering the outstanding wine list the wine by the glass selection was very mediocre.Why in today's world with the Coravin available could the restaurant not offer the opportunity to drink some of these great wines by the glass? We had to ask twice for the server to take our order after having the menus for fifteen minutes.The water glasses were not filled until empty.The descriptions were awkward from our waiter. The salad and oysters were fine. The skate was inedible due to a ridiculous amount of salt. It was sent back and they removed it from the bill. The NY strip was fatty but cooked perfectly and a very nice piece of meat. Desserts were average. Considering it was very difficult to get in here on a Sat.night in prime time we sat for two hours surrounded by seven or eight empty tables-this I do not understand. This is not a restaurant worth seeking out since there are many other better choices in the area. read more

3.5 stars. interior - nice decor, basement is a little too dark. Service - great. Food - good, but not great. Salmon - ok. Shrimp - good, but burn't. Dessert was the best of 3. read more

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Great seasonal drink menu and interesting and tasty appetizers!! Outdoor seating is pleasant and relaxing! A nice stop after work. Dinner selections are meat heavy with a few fish specialities that change out. Worth the stop!! read more

Gracious service and delicious, thoughtfully prepare food. I came for lunch but look forward to returning for dinner.

Delicious and amazing service! I visited on a Saturday evening and there was valet parking. I had the baby beet salad for my first course and I requested it without the ricotta cheese. It was prepared perfectly and everything was fresh and delicious. For my entree, I had a cauliflower steak. It was seasoned perfectly and my entire plate was beautiful and so tasty! They were able to happily accommodate my plant based eating habits. read more

Amazing food and an incredible wine list! Surprising and sad that on a Sunday evening the place was empty. The service was great, our waiter steered us in the right direction food-wise and was attentive to food allergies (a rare thing indeed). Probably the best fish & chips I've ever had even w/out the malt vinegar migonette and homemade tartar sauce. Octopus sashimi was a work of art. Maybe it's good that it's a bit of a trek, otherwise I'd be there all the time. Will definitely find an excuse to go back! read more

Went here with my boyfriend on an early afternoon this summer and the place was quiet and pretty much all for ourselves...which I liked! I was told I HAD to get the burger, so that's just what i did. I ordered a nice glass of wine, my boyfriend ordered a beer and we were ready to relax and enjoy the low key ambiance. I loved that they had a fireplace and plan to go back this winter so I can sip some brandy while hanging by the fire :) We ordered the Bibb Lettuce salad...very delicate and delicious, just enough dressing. Next came the "Plucky Burger" with bacon and cheddar...grilled to order and was exactly what I had hoped for. Juicy, tasty and just the right amount of toppings. I'm planning on taking my mother and her husband here to experience the food and ambiance. Definitely give it a try! read more

You're not at The Plucky anymore Toto. Remember the Plucky -- $1 beers, $2.50 burgers, pool table, no extra for the bugs, or dirt on your glass. Fast Forward to Today's Pluckemin Inn -- Recent Lunch: $10 Martini $10 Butternut Squash Soup $14 Goat Cheese Salad. Service, Atmosphere = Priceless. I also had several wine pairing dinners here; not really dinner; 4 small plates, with a 4 1/2 pour s of a chosen wine....so basically appys with 2 glasses of wine, of all with a price tag of a buck or so...not for the faint of heart. Well worth it though, each morsel was phenomenal -- I'd rather eat here 1x vs an eh place 4x -- so I'm good with the new Plucky. Oh, take the tour if it's offered to you....Super Cool Wine Tower !! read more

Having not been out to dinner in almost two months, the GF and I decided it was finally time to give our respective diets a well-deserved night off and headed to the Pluckemin Inn with high hopes of a fanciful feast. It was Friday evening and we arrived about 10 minutes late for a 7:00 reservation. Though the parking lot was packed, we opted to ignore the teenaged valets. When we walked in, we were greeted by no less than 4 happy hosts, servers, and a sommelier. They were all incredibly pleasant and personable and no one seemed to mind at all that we were fashionably late. A server showed us to our table upstairs and we settled in. Prior to our dinner, we had perused the seemingly lacking menu online. They offer several fish dishes, a Griggstown Chicken, a steak, and some duck and pork. That's about it. I was hopeful that they would have a few specials that would blow me away but alas, such was not the case. Our waitress was very good and somewhat helpful though I believe she was a little wet behind the ears (ie. new to the job). But she was fine and no doubt will become more seasoned with every table she serves. I asked to see the wine list and when it came, I quickly realized the word "list" would not suffice. It was a wine "book!" Thankfully, the beginning of the book was organized in a helpful way. It is arranged with their top 100 suggestions, broken down by grape. Behind this is the more detailed, harder to understand (for an average budding, hopeful wine-connoisseur) complete wine list. I would have been content with a particular cabernet sauvignon, but I wanted to hear from the man himself. So I asked to speak to the sommelier. WINE -- The Sommelier on staff is a supremely knowledgeable wine enthusiast! I imagine they all are. However, this was the first time I had ever really spoken to (and more importantly listened to) one. I told him I was going to order the steak and the GF and I discussed with him the wines we have enjoyed and despised in the past. He walked us through bits of Cali, Washington (briefly), Italy, and the French Rhone Valley. Though my head was swimming with new information left and right, it was a joy to listen to someone who really knew what he was talking about! After a long conversation we ordered an Italian Merlot. He went to retrieve it from the basement, but when he came back, he brought a different bottle than we had discussed. He said he had changed his mind and had decided that THIS bottle would better suit our evening. He opened it up and poured us each a sip of a 2009 Rosso di Montalcino Talenti. It was delicious, and less costly than the Merlot we had originally discussed. Thank you, sir! APPETIZER -- Our waitress recommended the soft-shell crab (*a special) as an appetizer and that is what we ordered. Here's an interesting anomaly of me: I have never eaten soft-shell crab before. Having vacationed in Maine every year of my life, this is a ridiculous thing to be true. However, after splitting one soft-shell crab with my GF at the Pluckemin Inn, I do intend to eat much more of it in the future! It was excellent. And it was served in some kind of perfect yellow sauce. Loved it. MAIN COURSE #1 -- As previously stated, I ordered the steak. It was an angus sirloin with fingerling potato, parmesan, treviso, fennel, tomato conserve for $38. That evening, they also had a $60 steak special but I decided against it and went with what was on the menu. Was it the best piece of meat I have ever eaten? No. Was it close? I'm sorry to say that it was not. But I did enjoy it and finished my plate. It was cooked medium and it was a healthy portion. That is to say, it was quite larger than I expected. The wine expertly brought out more of the steak's flavor. Thank you again, sir! But when all is said and done, I am not raving about my meal. I give it 3.5 stars out of 5. MAIN COURSE #2 -- The GF ordered the Long Island Fluke with baby leeks, hakurei turnip, sungold tomato, and fennel nage. She enjoyed her meal and thought it was good. "The broth was very tasty. But the fish was not mind-blowing." I had a few tastes myself and agree wholeheartedly with her review. DESSERTS -- Plural! We ordered the warm Valrhona chocolate and caramel torte with caramelized white chocolate ice cream, milk chocolate and caramel crunch. This was the lesser of the two desserts in that the ice cream that accompanied the torte was, sadly, somewhat flavorless. Also, the torte itself was a bit too dark/rich for our liking. Might be good for others who like that sort of thing. Our second dessert was the dulce de leche sundae with buttercrunch, brownie-blondie swirl & dulce de leche whipped cream. This was far superior to its predecessor and not just because I'm a sucker for mouth-watering toffee! If you are looking for an elegant night out with excellent wine, good food, great bread, and a charming, attentive staff, check out The Pluckeminn Inn! ... I only wish their menu was more substantial. read more

Went here for dinner with another couple. We sat outside. We were offered both menus. We shared chips and salsa. Too small a portion for 4 so got an extra plate of just chips. I had grouper. It was excellent. Wife had scallops. She loved them. We both felt the prices of our dishes were a little high. Other couple really liked their dishes as well. Service was outstanding. Drink choices were good too. Definitely would go back. read more

My husband and I were here for our anniversary, and had a great time. It's only 3 years old, but its Victorian look gives the impression of having been there forever. The wine cellar is impressive! The food was high scale, beautifully presented, and delicious. We chose the wine tasting, so after a cocktail, 5 glasses of wine, and a dessert wine, I left laughing and a little tipsy. It was all a fabulous experience. read more

We were at the Pluckemin Inn last week to celebrate our anniversary. We chose this restaurant because it has always provided us with an exceptional experience. I am sorry to say, this was not the case this time. Our waitress never smiled, or tried to engage us in any way. The food was good, but certainly not a Wow, which you would expect for the price. I.e.The $60 steak was good but not great. Seconds on bread and coffee were never offered. All a little disappointing, as the restaurant is quite pretty and has always delivered good service and gourmet food in the past. Then to top it off, we had a coupon which I had gotten off of Localflavor.com, which they refused to honor, stating they did not post it. I have since called Localflavor.com, they told me that the restaurant definitely did post it, but may have since decided they no longer wish to offer it, but neglected to contact them to remove it. It would have been nice if they tried to accommodate us a little. Either way, our experience was not what we hoped for. read more

Having lost Chef David Felton to Ninety Acres, I would have thought the food would go downhill. Not so. The restaurant was amply crowded and the food up to par. The menu is well thought-out, but the prix fixe could use a little kick (we ordered it anyway) with something a little heartier than the squab. Service was a little off, but they kept it casual. I was disappointed by the wine list as it was much to large and lacked any of the good Californians. Next time we will try the tavern for a more laid-back experience and spend a little more time with the cocktails. Of note: the bar is great (the fiance reported the Bellychee cocktail to be wonderful). The bartender knew his stuff and it's not too loud. 3 and 1/2 stars for the food not having a drop-off in quality and consistency and an additional 1/2 star bonus for the bar. read more