Red Hat on the River delivers consistent quality. The location is excellent. The river views create a calm setting that lifts the entire experience. The interior is clean and well kept. The atmosphere feels refined without being loud. The service stands out. The staff greets you with professionalism. They know the menu. They check in at the right moments. Drinks arrive fast. Courses move on time. You feel taken care of from start to finish. The food shows skill. The ingredients taste fresh. The dishes arrive at the correct temperature. The seafood is prepared with precision. The steaks come out at the requested temperature. The salads are crisp. The desserts show attention to detail. You get strong value for the price. The consistency, quality, and service justify the cost. The restaurant works well for date nights, family dinners, or business meals. Red Hat on the River is one of the most reliable restaurants in the area. I recommend it to anyone looking for a clean setting, good service, and well prepared food. read more

Very disappointed, food is terrible here as is the service . Outdoor views are spectacular! But eat elsewhere. Had their raw oysters which were not fresh and tiny, beet and goat cheese salad was palatable, burger was tasteless as was the branzino. Waste of money read more

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Red Hat on the River is a good place if you're looking for a solid lunch/brunch restaurant. I ordered the moules frites, and while I wished the sauce had been reduced a bit more to cook off the wine, the mussels themselves were fresh and delicious. The fries were the star because they were skinny and crispy! I loved the cozy restaurant and the charming decor. The service was great and all the waiters and waitresses were outstanding! The beautiful view of the Hudson River was such a bonus! The weather was chilly for spring so we sat inside but I've been here before and sat outside which was amazing! We had a variety of desserts but my favorite was the olive oil carrot cake. Wow that cake was super moist and tasty! If you want a nice view and good food, I would suggest giving Red Hat on the River a try. read more

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I came here recently with my family to celebrate a special occasion. We made reservations in advance and requested to be seated near a window. We ended up being seated on the balcony, so not a window, but still a nice view. We shared the tapas plate, which came with pan con tomate, marcona almonds, cheese/marinated mushroom skewers, fennel crackers, and chorizo. Bread and butter is available upon request, and I highly recommend requesting it. The bread comes out warm and crunchy. For my meal, I had the chicken liver parfait, which was topped with cherries and served with crostini. I also had the beet salad, which was served over yogurt. Both were pretty good. For dessert, we shared the olive oil cake, which was on the specials menu. This is a restaurant where you are paying for the view. The prices are a little high for the quality of the food itself and the menu isn't very cohesive (ex.: tapas, edamame, and tostada all available). All that being said, the service was decent and we had a good time. read more

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Wowzers, what an incredible location! The view is gorgeous, it's right smack on the Hudson River. If it wasn't 100 degrees outside, I would have loved to sit outside. Mental note was made to come back during more mild weather. I imagine it's probably also a lovely place to have brunch. We went for dinner at 6:15 on a Friday evening in late July. We made a reservation but didn't need one. I've seen better drink menus, I've seen worse. The spicy guava margarita piqued my interest and I went with that. GF was boring and ordered a pinot grigio. I was excited for the cocktail but it was all guava and no spicy other than just a jalapeno slice on top. There were some intriguing appetizers but we went with "something snack" GF says. Maybe table snack? It was almost like a lil finger food thing with crackers, spicy cheese cubes, olives, and almonds. It was surprisingly sparse for a $15 appetizer but I guess this is NY after all. There were literally I want to say 3 or 4 crackers that were a very unusual shape. GF wasn't into them because they were too "cookie-esque" but only in texture, they were definitely savory in taste. The almonds were delicious and were albino almonds or I guess just regular almonds with the lil skin taken off. The olives were tasty. The cheese cubes were like cheese but with a spicy seasoning and they were TO DIE. I wish there were more than 4. I ordered the pasta alla norma. The rigatoni was delightfully al dente. The sauce was copious but also copious in terms of onions which I despise so trying to avoid them was most of my dinner experience. I'd get it again though. I do wish they had more vegetarian entrees. GF ordered the nicoise salad with salmon which looked amazing. Tons of veggies and salmon. GF says "it was excellent, very nicely dressed". The service was very good. Our server was attentive without being too up our ass. Overall, a good experience primarily due to the location. read more

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Location - 7 (views, ambiance) Food - 3 Service 3.5 Wonderful location, right by the Hudson River, wonderful views. We were sitting inside as outside was sunny and umbrellas offered limited coverage. We visited the restaurant for Sunday brunch. I had a blood orange/Prosecco drink, a cross between Bellini and Mimosa. The drink was fine, but $17 for a little champagne flute? We shared an appetizer called tapas on the river which looked like a plate of snacks a child would make for himself at home. I ordered classic eggs Benedict. The eggs were cooked perfect for the Benedict, but the rest of absolutely mediocre (taste, presentation, etc). My wife had crab cake sandwich - the crab cake was possibly the worst I ever had. Service was okay - nothing wrong, but just okay. You can go there for the views, but probably not for food. read more

Red Hat on the River - Eggs Benedict - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

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What a delicious afternoon I just had, at Red Hat on the River. My friend and I wanted to try something new and after a coin toss, Red Hat it was! I wish the weather had been better because Red Hat sits beautifully on the Hudson and the views would have been incredible. Thanks a lot, fog. The hosts greeted us and sat us immediately. Now here's where the first and only* hiccup of the night occurred: I asked our server if they had Coke or Pepsi products. She said "Pepsi" but when she saw that I clearly had a coke preference, she stated "well I think we have some cans of coke". You mean the best kind of coke? GREAT! I anxiously awaited my can of coke but when the server brought over the glass, already filled with "coke", my suspicions grew. I took a sip of what was clearly FLAT Pepsi. As Judge Judy once said, "Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining." No way soda from a CAN would have tasted like that...and I know my coke. No big deal, I ordered a "sprite" or whatever they actually served and it was fine. For apps we ordered the peach burrata and the crab cakes. The crab cakes, while yummy, were INCREDIBLY small. I'm talking ACTUAL bite size. The peach burrata was amazing! The peaches mixed with cucumbers were incredibly fresh and made for such a fresh bite. We asked for some bread to accompany the burrata. (Side note: what is it with places serving burrata with no toast points or bread? I don't get that) For our entrees we had the lobster roll with a side salad and the rice bowl with shrimp. NO NOTES!! The rice bowl was fragrant and delicious and the lobster was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Since we ate all our food, we knew we deserved dessert. We both ordered the golden latte but mine was hot while hers was iced. I appreciated what they tried to do there, but both of our drinks could've been a little sweeter. I asked for some sugar and it definitely helped. Along with our drinks we shared the lemon ricotta cake. It was superb! We literally ate everything! I actually can't wait to try it again with my fiancé. They have a steak frite on the menu and you can choose whether you want strip steak or a ribeye! read more

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Red Hat on the River is such a charming spot it gave off a distinctly European vibe, despite being nestled right in Westchester. The space itself is beautifully designed with a chic, airy ambiance that makes you feel like you've been transported somewhere along the Riviera. We started with the arugula salad, which was light, fresh, and a perfect appetizer. For my main course, I had the chicken Milanese, which was absolutely massive but so delicious the crispy cutlet paired perfectly with the pesto and the fresh little salad on top. When it came to dessert, I couldn't decide between the affogato dessert and the chocolate cake, so I left it up to my waitress to surprise me she chose the chocolate cake, which was rich, decadent, and a perfect way to end the meal. The overall experience felt elevated yet relaxed, and I'd definitely come back. read more

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This is the place to attend on a Wednesday evening as soon they open for business, a quiet place to take friends/ coworkers/ family , service is great, not crowed at all , able to eat peacefully, great view of the Hudson & bridge. Food made & prepared well. Able to make reservations or just walk in, plenty of parking, after dinner walk in the boardwalk . Had the meatball & crab cake soft & tender. The burger and steak is a must try. Home made pasta tasty . The chocolate cake and key lime pie are delicious. Good portion , not overwhelming Or heavy. read more

Red Hat on the River - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

We returned to RH and brought friends with us. As always the staff from the host to Betty our server everyone the best. The menu and drinks were great, including the desserts options. The atmosphere nice, noice level was average, one may carry a conversation. The location is priceless, the restaurant is well kept. Try Red Hat on the River you won't regret it. read more

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Went here for lunch with a bunch of people and we shared a bunch of stuff! I got a lavender mocktail that wasn't quite my style as it was a bit bitter and I tend to like sweeter drinks but that was on me for ordering something floral. We all shared the burrata and grilled peaches, charcuterie and meatballs. The meatballs were so yummy. I loved the combination of burrata, toast and the grilled peaches. The charcuterie was good too, I always like to see what restaurants decide to include in their charcuterie because it gives me a chance to explore something I've never tried before. I found out that I might like mortadella lol. My only gripe was the lack of variety with the cheeses. Now we also shared some desserts; lemon ricotta cake, flourless chocolate cake, olive oil cake with peaches and key lime pie. I was a bit disappointed in the lemon ricotta cake, it had a weird texture that was off putting for me and I couldn't really pinpoint where this was coming from but it was like biting into something that had poppy seeds or something and the berry compote that came with it had the complete opposite flavor profile of the cake. The cake was supposed to be light and refreshing but the compote was warm and had a wintery, molasses taste that didn't go well. The chocolate cake was okay, I know flourless chocolate cake always has a more bitter taste but I always hope for something more fudgy. I did love the olive oil cake with peaches was a perfect cake balanced with the refreshing peach and whipped cream. And my favorite thing of the day for last: that awesome key lime pie. It was so wonderfully balanced and not too sour. Really rounded out the lunch in the best way! I think there are some things that could be tweaked but overall I liked pretty much everything! read more

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Convenient, great view by the river, friendly staff and really good food and wine. I've also sat at the bar and enjoyed cocktails here. read more

Red Hat on the River - Rooftop bar - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

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This place was so beautifully decorated and in such an interesting location. Can't wait to revisit during the summer and sitting outside to enjoy the water views. I was taken here by my sisters for my birthday and I had it on my bucket list of restaurants for about 5-6 years. Glad we went, I didn't give a 5 star because we had to purchase straws. Now I know that sounds odd and shouldn't affect the score but it should be written somewhere even on the menu maybe that they don't do straws not even paper ones and you only get a cocktail stirrer which sorry but how do you stir your drink without one lol $.75 for a reusable straw which I don't even know where I put it after we left. The food was amazing, service was great, drinks so/so wasn't impressed but won't deter me from trying again another time. read more

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We stopped for dinner to get a view of the river. The view is absolutely stunning and the interior of the restaurant is lovely. We started with the olives and tuna tostadas. But we're excellent but I think the olives are really special. For dinner, I had moules frites, my daughter had branzino, and my mom had the pasta. Ask for lemon with your fish. I tried a zero proof pomegranate martini that was quite good. I had a golden latte which was delicious. My daughter had the lemon ricotta cake which was very special. The service was courteous and attentive. I recommend you stop by and check it out. read more

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Although this place is a bit pricey, it's absolutely worth it. I came here in June to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday, and I can confidently say I'll be back for any future celebration. After dinner, we asked if we could go up to the rooftop to relax and take photos, and the staff couldn't have been kinder--they happily let us go up and didn't rush us at all. We ended up staying until closing, enjoying a few more drinks outside with beautiful views. It was such a memorable experience! read more

It was so lovely to spend an afternoon on their patio enjoying the water. Service was great, everyone very accommodating. We just split apps -- crab cakes and garlic parm fries. I do not think the crab cakes were worth the price but the fries were great. Food aside, I think this place is totally worth it just to be able to sit on the water. read more

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It's barely a three star. Food for the price could be much better. Very slow service. Got my order wrong. The view of the Hudson is nice. read more

Food was delicious. Services was great. Ambiance on point, just a bit hot upstairs, but the vibe was perfect for 3 friends from college to catch up. read more

At Red Hat, you're paying for the river views and the very cool decor inside the restaurant. Our meals were all good, but I wouldn't characterize them as memorable. I will give kudos to our waiter who was attentive and highly personable ... I wish I got his name to give him a personal shout out. read more

@redhatontheriver 1 Bridge St, Irvington, NY 10533 Meals NONNA'S MEATBALLS - red sauce, fresh ricotta, basil MOULES FRITES - garlic, white wine, butter, thyme, shallots, served with frites RED HAT BURGER - cheddar, pickles, caramelized onions, house sauce, brioche roll, greens or frites PASTA | ORECCHIETTE | SAUSAGE - crushed tomato soffritto, whipped ricotta PORCHETTA SANDWICH - roasted pork seasoned with garlic, rosemary, & olive oil, broccoli rabe, provolone piccante, roasted peppers, garlic aioli, toasted baguette, greens or frites Dessert PROFITEROLES - vanilla ice cream filled cream puff, dark chocolate sauce, brandied cherries, candied almonds SOMETHING CHOCOLATE - flourless chocolate cake, raspberry, whipped cream Red Hat on the River is absolutely beautiful, the views are stunning, the service is amazing! Perfect place for birthdays, small weddings or just a catch up brunch/dinner with friends read more

Great drinks (bit pricey), solid food, excellent views. Tried the crab cakes, burger, and BBQ Chicken sandwich (Labor Day menu). Really enjoyed the burger--it was perfectly cooked as requested. The crab cakes were also great. BBQ Chicken sandwich was satisfying but fell kind of short. It was fried chicken with some sort of BBQ sauce coating. But the combination didn't work for us because the fried chicken skin got soggy. We'll be back to soak up the views of the river. Thank you Red Hat! read more

Red Hat on the River - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

You can't beat the views here. We even braved the 90° temps to sit outside and take it all in. The food was all very good. The burger was cooked perfectly. The quinoa burger sort of fell apart but was still tasty. The service left something to be desired. read more

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The food was good. Service was fine. Nice place, right on the River. One drink, one appetizer and one entree was $120 including tip.

Excellent food! The flavors in each meal are subtle but extremely well paired! The only complaint is considering portion sizes and simplicity of certain food items, the dishes are quite overpriced. Service is great and if you're looking for a place to enjoy a meal with chatter in the background, this is the spot! read more

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Sat at the bar! It was small but good ambiance. Those sitting in the restaurant had a nice view of the review. Food was excellent. read more

Red Hat on the River - Get the Lemon Ricotta Cake!! It doesn't look like much but it's so good. - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

Over priced, bad service and bland food. I was dining with my wife and three year old at which point the waiter places a steak knife right next to my son. My son actually grabbed the knife and thank god I was able to get it out of his hand! We tried to get a table by the lawn and they told us that the waiter wasn't there yet so we couldn't sit at that spot. Seconds later, they sat someone at that same table they told us they couldn't sit us! The food in my opinion is overpriced, I guess you're paying for the ambience. The manager I must say to be fair was attentive and I see was trying to cater to all patrons. This place is good for some drinks and or a bottle of wine by or around the lawn. This is a really nice place, I would like for them to improve these discrepancies. I will go back in sometime to give it another shot. read more

Our group had Lobster rolls and prosciutto with mozzarella sandwich Both were spectacular as was the friendly service. Gorgeous setting outside by the Hudson River on a beautiful warm day. I'll definitely return and highly recommend this place read more

Great food, beautiful location, very friendly staff. This is our go-to place in our area on the Hudson. It is a beautifully designed interior. It's warm and inviting and so comfortable. Food is excellent and high end. Bonus is it's near the Eileen Fisher headquarter store. Can't wait to dine outside in summer for fabulous Hudson view . read more

Food , service, atmosphere are good. Drink prices are a total ripoff. 1.5 oz pour of titos ( being kind here ) cost $20. Same price for a 750 liter at bottle king Spoke to the manager, his response was,, it's not a house brand. Duh read more

Good food, good service. Beautiful view. Many things on the menu can be made gluten free and they have gluten free rolls from Wildcraft bakery next door. Will definitely go back. read more

This spot is located right off the water in Irvington. If you elect to sit outside you have a great view but the inside of the restaurant is spacious and well-decorated as well. So far, have only been here for drinks and for brunch. Drinks and food are expensive for what they are but your'e paying for the ambiance as well as the location. My husband and I did the signature mimosa flight last time, which was three mini glasses of differently flavored mimosa (one turmeric, one celery, and one berry I think) and were underwelmed with the taste and the price. Would not get again. For our brunch entrees (the menu was extremely limited with just a few items), we got the croque monsieur and the florentine eggs benny. The former was essentially a grilled ham and cheese sandwich and also underwhelming. The eggs benedict was better with the eggs perfectly poached and the potatoes crispy. Would return for dinner when I feel like being a little fancy or have parents in town but would have middle expectations as to the actual food. Also there is ample parking in the lot next door. 3.5. read more

Excellent.. adequate portions...beautifully served.Service attentive...lovely place. Converted industrial building. Nice decor but a little chilly. Wear a sweater. Nice view of Hudson River. read more

The Red Hat is in an old industrial building with a ton of parking to the side. The views of the Tappan Zee Bridge and the Hudson River are spectacular. I came during the winter and I can only imagine how beautiful it is during the summer. All of the servers were very friendly. The decor was a Parisian/ casual theme. Dressing up is not necessary but I would recommend a wearing collared shirt with nice jeans. I made a reservation for 4PM and was promptly seated. We started off with the oysters, and the caesar salad. The oysters were so fresh and delicious we needed to get another order, probably the freshest seafood I have had in a long time. The caesar salad was generously coated in shaved fresh parmigiano and had two anchovy filets on top. Anchovies take a caesar salad to the next level, and this was the best caesar salad I have had next to X20. For our main course, we had the steak frites and the cod. For the steak frites you have the option of hangar steak or ribeye. You can also choose between 3 different sauces to too your steak. I figured the brandy peppercorn sauce with a hangar steak would fit the French theme of the restaurant. I was not disappointed, the steak was tender and the peppercorn sauce was not overpowering at all. The french fries were crispy and cooked to perfection, I highly recommend getting the parm/herb topping on the frites. The cod was the only dish that was lacking. We had the flourless chocolate cake for dessert and it was rich, light, and delicious. Overall, I am very impressed with the Red Hat. The service was great, the ambiance was unbeatable, and the food was delicious. It is an upscale restaurant so you will pay for it. I definitely recommend this place for a special occasion. My only regret was not subbing the cod for more oysters. read more

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A nice place along the Hudson River. I'm not a huge fan of industrial ambiance, but I liked it here, perhaps because of the view of the river and the attempt to make the interior look like a French bistro. Irvington has a lot of former factories and warehouses along the river that have been converted into restaurants, offices, even the public library, so Red Hat is among those. The smoked salmon sandwich was good, as was the side salad, but $24 was a bit steep for a lunch I could have easily made at home. I thought it would be served a little more elegantly, and perhaps on a multigrain baguette rather than toast. Service was attentive and courteous. read more

Red Hat on the River - Smoked salmon sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

My family and I had the most amazing time here for father's day. We arrived before they opened for brunch, anticipating a busy day. Parking is nearby so we took in the Hudson views and walked over to the restaurant, giving our name so that we secured one of the first tables. The sun is unforgiving on a warm day so choose wisely. Our server was very nice and attentive. All of the food was amazing and the desserts were worth the extra indulgence. We took lots of photos with the river backdrop and had a great family brunch-day. I would most definitely come back. read more

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We had a reservation for dinner on a Friday in March. The atmosphere was nice with white table cloths and a good view of the river. The restaurant was busy. We split a burrata appetizer which was probably the best part of the meal. My partner had a cod piccata special that was fishy smelling but he said tasted fine. I had a pasta special with broccoli rabe and mushrooms that was just okay. Our dessert was a lemon ricotta cake which we enjoyed but wasn't amazing. We had a total of three glasses of wine and two after dinner cordials. I wish I could give 3.5 stars. Our service was decent, with the nicest touch being that they have spare reading glasses for diners who forget theirs (it is quite dim in the restaurant). But the food isn't worth the price - we just didn't feel it was anything special. The alcoholic drinks are really overpriced. Our bill came to just under $200. We had a gift card so we didn't feel the sting of the hefty price tag as much. read more

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This is my second time here. Came for dinner with my 80-year old parents. They loved it. Today I came for a birthday brunch and it was wonderful. Started with the spicy melon margarita and strawberry sangria. Both were great. I saw the pear martini and will have to try it next time. We did a combo of "starters" and one entree. Had tuna tartar which was out of this world!!! Will come just for that!! Also had Housemade Rillettes (pâté). Great appetizer and very filling. We also shared The MackEEE sandwich. The smoked salmon (lox) was as good as it gets (and I've sampled a lot of smoked salmon! This was PERFECT!) And then came dessert. The flourless chocolate cake with whipped cream was glorious. BUT, the Key Lime Pie was the real deal! Really. Like REALLY! If you even slightly fancy Key Lime Pie, make sure you save room for this treat. Not to be missed. For last, we had espresso and some Sambuca. A perfect day to start a perfect birthday year! Many thanks to Kim and crew for making our visit exceptional. The service (even though busy) was on point. We plan to become regulars here. read more

This restaurant is all about the views and dining by the river. Service was excellent, surprisingly, the food was average and really nothing special. read more

How is it I've lived in the area for years and never knew about this place and it's rooftop bar and view? Definitely got a few snapshots and selfies up there. The dinner was just as enjoyable as the rooftop view. Service was very attentive and timely. Ask for a table with a good window view. I had the oysters special. They were perfectly shucked and cleaned. Probably the cleanest oysters I've ever had. They were served with vinegar and onions and lemon. Perfect. For the entree, I had the Branzino filet with spinach and garlic, instead of the broccoli rabe. The fish was crispy on the outside and perfect on the inside. It's a fish, so beware of bones, but for the most part, they did an excellent job deboning it. The bar has a great selection and I went with the Clase Azul. The dessert menu was also impressive and those in my party loved the vanilla ice cream with espresso. The ladies looked like wolves that hadn't eaten in weeks after they took the first spoonful. Overall, this was an outstanding experience and I would definitely go back. Remember to tip well. read more

I loved Red Hat on the River. The restaurant is beautiful, and it has a relaxing atmosphere. I came to dine here with my mom, my dad, and my grandma. We brought our dog Hugo, and he was given a water bowl. I had two Bloody Marys, the burrata and tomato, the oysters, and the smoked salmon sandwich on gluten-free bread. The smoked salmon sandwich had smoked salmon, egg salad, goat cheese, capers, tomato, and red onion. I ordered this with the side salad. I swear this sandwich is the holy messiah of sandwiches because it was that good. As the main event of the meal, it certainly didn't disappoint. read more

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