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    4.0 (17 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Roasted duck and Bordeaux
    Robin L.

    We've been here 3 times now - twice for brunch; once for dinner. It's become our new favorite local spot. First - this space and food is 1000x better than when it was Union Tavern. The decor is really gorgeous- lots of blue, gold, exposed brick and beautiful light fixtures. I love all the different sections- you can have a variety of experiences based on where you sit. The cocktails and wine list are really diverse and creative - I find the drinks a bit overpriced. Husband has loved both of the cocktails he's tried. However the bottomless mimosas (5 kinds available) at brunch are a great value at $20. The staff had been friendly and we're always greeted warmly. The food has been mostly amazing so far. A few tiny things - the staff can't really answer basic questions about the menu options or wines. I know how hard it is in today's climate to find good help - everyone is short staffed. Hopefully this will improve. Also, the place is always cold, no matter where we sit. They have cold air blowing from the vents even on freezing winter days. Makes it hard to be truly comfortable. We can't wait to come back to hang outside in the terrace in the warmer months!

    Poached eggs
    Fiona M.

    This is a pretty new restaurant a few steps away from the Bardarvon in downtown Poughkeepsie. We are nuts for brunch, so thought we'd give Refinery 51 a shot on a Sunday morning. We'll be back in the evening! Gorgeously designed space, no detail is left to chance, we sat at the beautiful bar where we got great service. Endless Mimosas were on the ticket for me & my favorite was the butterfly pea mimosa. Closely followed by the blueberry. My poached eggs were served over truffle fries, with a touch of smoked Gouda and hollandaise. Ketchup was served on the side, but I didn't need it, cutting into my perfectly poached eggs and the yolk ran all over the fries, coating them with eggy deliciousness. My SO had the chicken and waffles - the twist here was the boneless fried chicken and Belgium waffles. Served with eggs anyway Plenty of good beers on tap. I can't wait to return during the cocktail hour to sample some of the great looking craft cocktails. Five stars!

    Deconstructed apple cheesecake with a house made caramel sauce.
    Kristine L.

    I went to Refinery 51 to celebrate my birthday with some friends. The ambiance was amazing. The interior gorgeous. The signature cocktails were the best drinks I ever had. The head bartender knew it was my birthday and he made me a special drink just for me. The meals my friends and I had were amazing and dessert simply delicious. I would recommend Refinery 51 to anyone who wants to have a special occasion in a special place.

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    this is the worst bar possible. They ran out of liquor and limes at 11pm. If there was a zero star id give it. Terrible service!!!!

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    We finally made it here and we're so happy we did. Upon walking into the building you go down the…read morestairs to enter the wine bar. Once there the vibe feels rustic, historic, little speakeasy vibes. Service was fantastic. Everyone was so nice and knowledgeable about all the different wines available. The charcuterie grazing board was every and any thing you could possibly want, at least we thought so. Sooooo good!! The dippy duet of the tapenade and pistachio cream dip thing (sorry forgot the name) delicious. We ordered an entree to share and everyone raved about the lamb chops. Safe to say we'll be back. There is a parking lot across the street. Hard to see any signs on where you have to pay but it's not free.

    We are fairly new to the area and have been trying local restaurants. We came across this place on…read moreTikTok and were excited to give it a try. We arrived as soon as they opened and were some of the first there. The bar tender greeted us and we took our seats. He came over immediately and went through the entire menu with us. I ordered wine from their very large selection and my husband ordered a stout. They were out of his order so the bar tender brought over three similar options and explained them all. My husband picked one of the recommendations and it was a great beer. My wine was delicious. We ordered the Brie , burger, and my husband ordered their lomo. Everything was great truly. We just took our time and really enjoyed the space which was very cozy and relaxing. The best thing is going to a restaurant where wine and beer are their main focus and talking with staff that is enthusiastic about their products. Our waiter was great and we're sad we didn't get his name but he made the experience ten times better with his knowledge of wines and beers. We plan on returning very soon!!

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    Shadows on the Hudson

    Shadows on the Hudson

    3.5
    (722 reviews)
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    Terrific dinner at Shadows on the Hudson. I was there with my wife and kids, and the food, service,…read moremenu, and setting were all outstanding. My steak was a little undercooked, but otherwise everything was excellent and we had a wonderful evening. One odd footnote: I ordered a bourbon with a large ice cube and discovered a $3 upcharge on the bill. I've been ordering bourbon and scotch at bars around the world for decades and can't recall encountering that before. I wasn't bothered by the $3 nearly as much as the surprise charge with zero disclosure. Nothing on the cocktail menu. Nothing from the waiter. No indication whatsoever that asking for a large rock carried an additional charge. Charge whatever you want, but tell the customer before adding it to the bill. When I mentioned it, they graciously removed the charge, and I had a very pleasant conversation with a manager who understood the point and agreed it should be disclosed going forward. That's exactly how good hospitality should work. Excellent restaurant, excellent experience, and absolutely somewhere I'd return.

    Fantastic Service, Fantastic Ambience & Fantastic Food! We…read morehad the hot peppers for an appetizer followed by the Chicken Parm Pasta and Grilled Branzino, which was their Whole Market fish for the day! The old fashioned was delicious too!

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