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

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

Excellent.. adequate portions...beautifully served.Service attentive...[[HIGHLIGHT]]lovely place. Converted industrial building. Nice decor but a little chilly. Wear a sweater.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice view of Hudson River.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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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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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant is all about the views and dining by the river.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was excellent, surprisingly, the food was average and really nothing special. read more

Went here for dinner recently with some colleagues. Had the home made pasta with lamb. Pretty tasty overall. I also had a chocolate custard item for dessert, which was pretty good as well. All in all, a good classy dining experience. I would definitely come back for like a group dinner or date. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere, staff, food and location are all excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My only input would be the portion size, which was small. There is no reason to do that. I ordered the Bolognese which was delicious. If the portion was X it would cost the restaurant perhaps 25 cents to make it 1.25 X. read more

Stopped in to Red Hat on the River for some lunch on the way back home from our trip to Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow because we heard great things about it. It's a nice spot, right on the water, lots of outside seating which is very nice but make sure to have a reservation because the tables fill up quick. The inside is nice as well so we sat in there, by a window to still get a view. We got in just before the lunch rush, so we put in our order for a burger and the Mackeee sandwich. The waiter was also nice enough to give us two small samples of the soup, which we didn't ask for but happily accepted, nice touch. The burger was beefy, and a good cook as well, so that was a plus. The Mackeee was original, but feels like it's missing something to make it a complete sandwich. A nice stop in, and would go again. read more

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Red Hat on the River is without question a very professional restaurant. Just about everything about the experience is first rate. There are greeters, hosts on the patio, the food, the service, the decor, the location- all great. If I were to offer complaints here it would be nitpicking. The Chicken Milanese is excellent, the Branzino was great. Apps and French bread were excellent though the entree sized Caesar salad was really small. The only issue that I have with this restaurant is value proposition. Tuna app (3 small pieces) $27 Entree Caesar $24 Chicken Milanese $38 Branzino $44 I know there are many reasons for restaurant prices to be high- food and labor costs..... I have heard it a thousand times. A meal for 5 people without dessert was almost $500. This relegates Red Hat to special event status which means we will be there once a year or once every two years. If they have enough customers then that is fine- but it is really too bad from my individual perspective. read more

Fine dinning, white linen and excellent food. we did an early valentine dinner with another couple and chose from their regular menu instead of the prefix and they did not disappoint. i had the seared black cod which was cooked perfectly flaky and moist! we also had the fall off the bone tender short ribs and the burger. i tasted the burrata dish and it was fresh an perfectly mixed with veggies. great view of the lighted bridge at night read more

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Red Hat has my heart for their food but the cocktails... I don't know if it was an off kind of day for the bartender but we had three different drinks and did not taste the alcohol at all. I would come back just for the view. read more

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Insane ambiance. The water view is breathtaking. The food and service were equally fantastic. I look forward to another trip out there

The view is gorgeous and the vibe of the restaurant was great. The food and the service were terrible. We waited a long time for the waiter to come over to get a drink order. The food was grossly overpriced for what you are getting. I go to high end restaurants that have much better food. I don't mind paying if I am getting value for the money. You are paying for the view. Also, there isn't a big menu. You are paying for the view! We all got coffee and my husbands came out iced cold. The people at the table behind us were complaining too. They were also unhappy. If you feel you want to go I recommend going for lunch. The service was terrible read more

This was a wonderful treat in every way , planned by my college BFF Andrea As the name implies this is right on the spectacular hudson river . The view from inside and out was amazing and exactly what i was hoping for . The vibe is cool and relaxed , with servers that have perfected their craft ! We had Kaitlyn who was warm , helpful and attentive . We started and ended with drinks . My bloody mary and espresso martini were perfection . Andrea had a perfectly made vodka tonic ( and martini ) We chose 2 appetizers. The oysters were perfectly presented with a balanced Mignonette sauce. The harissa roasted cauliflower was perfection , spicy sweet and textured . The Pain perdu had a touch of sweetness i totally enjoyed . The crab cake sandwhich ....well let's just say " best i ever had ". We finished it off with our espresso martinis and a slice of key lime pie ! i hate to be redundant .... but perhaps the best i ever had . All of this scrumptiousness with a view ! Actually a 6 star meal and experience ! Thank you to my dear friend Andrea read more

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good food. lots of vegetarian and vegan options yelp should let me post short reviews read more

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One thing I've learned since moving here is that the River town folk like to trash their restaurants. Not physically mind you, there are just very strong opinions thrown around. It's similar to what I'd experienced living on the UWS not too long ago (maybe it's the river)? Reason I bring this up is that Red Hat is one of the places people seem to mention the most. Unfortunately in this case, I have to agree with the critics. First things first: for a restaurant with a casual atmosphere on the water, why the fuck is everything so expensive? You're going to tell me this converted warehouse space costs so much that you have to charge $20 a drink? And $38 for a lobster roll? I call bullshit. You're gouging because you're in Irvington and think you can get away with it. Luckily not every restaurant on the water does this. Went for my wife's birthday. My wife liked her beer (good pick from a small selection) however my drink (hibiscus sour) was a mess. Way too acidic, no booze and small. I should've sent it back. Got Burrata for an appetizer. This could been a little bigger, but it was well done. Rather than throwing burrata on a plate with some arugula like some places, they nicely toasted some bread, paired some marinated tomatoes, and seasoned it well. Got to give credit where credit is due. Unfortunately my lobster roll was one of the lesser examples I've ever had. Way too much celery, way too little lobster, and it was all bland. Isn't the bread wasn't special. It is appalling this was the most expensive lobster roll I've ever paid for at $38. If it was $10 I still would've been disappointed. My wife liked her pasta, however it's hard to screw up vegetarian pasta when you're charging $30 for it. All told this place just kind of sucked. Nice space, servers nice enough, but there's just flat out better nearby. Would do any of the other local places in Irvington (Taverna, Mima's) or go down the road to Half Moon if you need on the water. read more

Had dinner here while in NY. The seafood was amazing and the atmosphere was amazing! Our server was exceptional from start to finish. Loved being able to have the river views and then stroll along the river after eating. Definitely recommend! read more

Dinner with friends. The plan was to have a couple of drinks and enjoy the hamburgers, and that's what we had. Well made vodka martinis with blue cheese stuffed olives! Excellent. The burgers (I had the Red Hat Burger) were delicious! Freshly made and perfectly cooked, served with fries. Probably among the best burgers I've had in a while. Red Hat is a beautiful space, the tables are nicely set up so that although the place was busy, it didn't feel crowded. The service was very good, courteous, capable and patient, from the reception to the servers and management. Pricey, but worth it. read more

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I had dinner there last dinner and, in one word, it was wonderful. The I had the shrimp pasta rigatoni which tasted wonderful but the texture is what was so memorable (there was something slightly crunchy in the sauce that made it so good). The capstone was the dessert, which was some sort of a pumpkin derivative that just popped with flavor. I will return. read more

Our first outing to a proper sit-down restaurant after over 5 months of lockdown... the new normal defined a new fun experience for us about 20 miles north of New York City in beautiful Irvington. Check their website for up to date business hours. They put up a weekly schedule. Social distancing in effect, which means, carry your masks. No masks, no entry! The restaurant is taking every precaution to make sure they don't contribute to any more outbreaks. Beverages are served in glasses but the food is served in recyclable to-go boxes. All servers and staff wear masks at all times, and plenty of places where hand sanitizer dispensers are available. At times it still feels frustrating to accept this new normal, especially with my little 9-month old, who I wonder is consuming this new normal in his own unique way? We ordered a bottle of red (Joseph Drouhin, LaForet, Burgundy, France @ 40), and some snacks, Zucchini fries @ $10 and Redhat fries @ 9. The Zucchini fries were really good, although the portion size was slightly smaller! I'd definitely recommend this place for their food, excellent service, and some beautiful views! read more

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YES! What's not to like? Keep up the great work Red Hat. The ambiance felt like a party you want to be invited to. The food was flawless, and the service sublime. We ordered the ricotta cake for desert and were raving about it the next day. Thank you. See you again soon. read more

This place has gone downhill. I ate there about a month ago and the only thing that was memorable, besides the view, was lavender lemonade vodka cocktail. I had the bacon egg and cheese sandwich. Don't @ me, ok!? I was expecting something a little elevated and unique. It was disappointing. A friend ordered a mixed salad and it looked like something you put together yourself from the crappy salad bar from a deli in Midtown. Also, the meal was way too pricey for the quality. They are riding on the coattails of their previous success and on the fantastic location. Won't be back any time soon. read more

The cocktail menu is extremely deceiving, you won't get the type of drink you think you had ordered, it will be mostly juice. My drink was taken away before I was finished with it. The entree quality doesn't come close to be able to justify the cost. Shame, cause the view is beautiful. Certainly will not be coming back, and you shouldn't either. read more

The view on the Hudson. It's phenomenal in the warm months to watch the sunset and have a drink. Great bar inside if it's cold out. Service is great. Prices have inched their way up and recently went for lunch and while it was good, just a bit pricey. read more

Lovely, attentive waitstaff. The ambience was perfect. Food was good. It may be on the pricey side but every penny was worth it. Their burgers are amazing. Loved the shishito peppers! Drinks were good. Not sweet and had just enough kick! read more

Red Hat on the River - Lovely sunset view of the Hudson River. Stellar service and lovely outdoor seating. - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

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Great dinner here with clients so I don't have any photos. The staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. Everything we ate was fresh, and yummy! I got the pasta special. read more

The gluten free cubano is eh. I would have given it two stars but our waitress was great-If you want a cool Westchester hang this aint it. But brunch with the fam?... sure- Wont go back- im out read more

The place has a perfect location. The salmon tartare was delicious. The spicy watermelon margarita was great.. we added casa dragones! Definitely recommend visiting when you can enjoy the view. read more

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Bartenders in rooftop lounge charged a random woman's drink to our tab. They had been talking to her. It was not busy. We were 5 feet away and she never looked at us, but greeted another man who came by. There is no reason why they would "confuse" us as friends who should pay her bill. Somehow our card was charged before we settled the bill. ???Disconcerting. I never post negative reviews but being scammed and coming away with a bad feeling is the worst. read more

Been here for brunch several times and occasional dinner. Food and service always exceptional.

Gorgeous restaurant on the Hudson. Exceptional space inside and out. Started with drinks on the roof deck and dinned in the main room. Service, ambiance and food were exceptional. Apps and snacks set the tone for a great meal. Bone in dry aged sirloin frites blew me away. Fun vibe that perfectly melds upscale and casual. A+ all around. read more

There was a birthday that was missed for two Leos and these Leos were going to make it happen at Red Hat. What a great location for a celebration! Strongly encourage you to make your reservation at least 1 week in advance. But, do not be perturb when you ask for a outdoor table. There's a backdoor to enjoying the outdoor, you'll discover that as you continue reading. Our reservation was at 8:15pm. We arrived at 6:45pm. There is an outdoor bar, and any patrons of the restaurant could order from the outdoor bar, in fact it was encouraged by the maître d once we checked in at 6:45pm for a 8:15pm reservation. We ordered Champaign (individual size bottles which I love) and cocktails and found ourselves some seats overlooking the Hudson River. With views from lower Manhattan and stretches beyond the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, we sipped our drinks while enjoying the sunset. Once seated around 8:30pm, we started with the most delicious pan-fried crab cake, rillettes and salads. I highly recommend the crab cakes. For dinner we had paella and scallops. The paella was a generous portion vs the scallops which was thinly sliced (appeared to be more of an appetizer portion). The entrees were all very fresh, delicious and presented well. Our table had a few bottles of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape - (Grenache). We were not trying to do any sorts of food/wine pairing but picked this wine as it has a solid 4.3 star rating on Vivino and it was reasonable priced at RedHat. Ambiance = 5 Stars Service = 5 Stars Food = 4 Stars Cocktails = 5 Stars Wine List = Good but need improvement. Looking forward to exploring more of RedHat menu items. read more

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Delicious and well cooked with Beautiful views in a really nice spot On the pricey side. read more

Excellent customer service and food. A little on pricey side . Restaurant in clean and has beautiful views. read more

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Beautifully scenic The Red Hat will relax you and make you smile. Sitting on a rooftop lounge with a glass of wine we were disappointed when our table became available. We easily could've enjoyed another 1/2 hour of Memorial Weekend sun and breeze. Outside dining patio type area is nice as well. Service was all smiles. The only issue was the food... We ordered three starters. The Burrata & Tomato was fine - no issue there. However the Crab Cakes (3 & small) left an uncomfortable aftertaste of concern. Thankfully it was just a disappointment. Nonna's Meatballs tasted like they came out of a Chef Boyardee can. What happened here? Shame the food couldn't compete with the wonderful views and atmosphere. Red Hat is good for drinks and bar conversation... read more

Terrific food & service. We'd have love to sit outside but due to the awful weather we sat indoors. A peacefully delicious place to enjoy a meal. read more

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Finally was able to get into this place and worth the wait. Beautiful spot right on the Hudson old brick building decorated nicely. Every person I dealt with were nicer then the next. Started with zucchini sticks with lemon aioli. Super crispy and so tender inside. Aioli so lite and creamy. Also ordered the app special which was grilled cauliflower with white beans and crispy onions. Cali was super crispy and tender . For main I ordered lamb shank osso buco risotto wow the lamb just looking at it fell off the bone . Risotto was so fluffy and tasty. Rich white wine and tomato braise . This dish is worth the trip . Wife ordered there best sandwich the Mackeee with smoked salmon farm bacon aioli on toasted baguette. She really enjoyed how fresh and tasty everything was so smoky and bacon so tender. Came with frites which were the best I ever had. This place is def a good to spot for an occasion or lunch wow perfect spot perfect restaurant. Have parking lot but usually crowded. Little pricy but the ingredients are top notch and so is the staff. read more

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