OSecond visit to The Whitlock in Katonah, and I'm officially a believer. I just love this place -- the feel, the staff, the food. It all clicks. This time was a more casual lunch with friends, and the menu is basically bulletproof for any dietary need. You can go clean and delicious, or you can go indulgent and joyful. Either way, you win. The staff? Fantastic. The vibe? Even better. My first visit was a business dinner -- polished, comfortable, and impressive. My second was a relaxed catch‑up lunch -- still perfect. That kind of consistency is rare. Come in jeans. Come in a suit. You're exactly as you're meant to be the moment you walk through the door. read more

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The good: fantastic service. The starters were good. Grilled eggplant, spinach dip, calamari were all tasty. It's a nice space with the right kind of lighting, but the bar music was a bit too loud for easy conversation. The main courses left a lot to be desired. I don't think any of us (a party of +6) had a really good main course. The Thai vegetable curry was embarrasingly terrible. Stodgy, overwhelming garlic, slop on a plate. Chickpeas and unidentifiable bits of veg with tomato sauce and gloopy rice. So bad, and no thai flavor at all. At least make a decent thai red curry sauce. Or use coconut milk and lemongrass or something that isn't just garlic mush. The fish dish was literally just a piece of fish with a bit of sauce and a curlicue of something. Nothing to go with it. The chorizo shrimp burger tasted okay and had a lot of food on the plate, but my husband said it fell apart as he ate it. I think the Whitlock needs to do better than this. It's not a budget restaurant. I expect better food than what I can make at home. read more

The food was very good and the service was excellent. It was a little loud for my taste and certainly not cheap but worth it. Not sure I'd go again because of the noise level, but might sit outside. read more

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4 for the food and 3 for the ambiance. Food is good. Burrata was delicious and the small figs with sweet potato absolutely lovely and a wonderful blend of tastes. The onion soup had a generous amount of Gruyere cheese and the bone broth was filled with savory flavors and the soup had the right amount of bread. The hamburger was nothing special, and filled my craving, although the bacon strips were more fat than meat. The downside? Acoustics and set up. Tables are set too close. As the wait staff brought food and drink to the neighboring table, I consistently felt the brush of air on my arm and twice a jostle as the waitstaff positioned themselves to do their job. Similarly, the close proximity of other tables makes it so that that the cries of unsettled children without their tablets pierce your conversation. Regardless whether parents can control the electronic entertainment, distance between tables would make for a more comfortable experience. read more

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Nice decor and service for a lunch break. Apart from the sandwiches the menu seems very overpriced for relatively standard fare. We chose the chorizo and shrimp burger which we've enjoyed before. Dense, tough and too tall for the bun...flatten it a little and cook it less to keep it juicy. Chicken sandwich had lovely bread but the chicken was dry and there was little sauce so overall quite dry. We were disappointed as expected much better based on previous visits, albeit a few years ago. read more

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Warm ambiance. Delicious food! The waiter was very attentive. We had a great time. It started to get crowded as we were leaving, around 7 on a Saturday. read more

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Very good service, the place has a welcoming atmosphere. Outdoor dining, I had the pulled pork sandwich, very tasty.

Great service , nice cozy spot next to train station . Always a good meal , Mussels to start , Burgers and seared Tuna .

This place rocks!!! I wrote a review a few years back after I had heard such rave reviews about it. I have no idea why it's getting bad reviews all of a sudden. The food is delicious and the staff is awesome. When ever I am in town I come here!!!! Love the food, ambiance, and the employees are super friendly. Just the other day I happened to be in Katonah to see my friend who recently opened up her photography studio a few doors down and could not resist stopping by for their "amazing" French Onion Soup and Classic Burger. My friend and I shared. YUM!!!! The portions are good and believe me, you won't leave feeling like you didn't get enough to eat. Everyone who was eating there seemed extremely happy with their dishes and I even asked a few people what they were eating so I could order it next time I am in NY. Lol! Already planning my next trip for Spring time so I can sit outside and order the grilled Salmon with roasted Cauliflower, arugula, radicchio, fresh parm and more! And let's not forget a nice chilled glass of Chardonnay! Ha, ha, ha. Cheers:) read more

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A horrible experience, was made to feel very uncomfortable. Was with a friend and we both just felt very disrespected bc the way we look

Their Sunday brunch! Oh my goodness... sumptuous and decadent and innovative. Also, people-watching galore as you watch people get off the train and walk right in for a great meal. Went all out and got the cinnamon rolls, cinnamon bread French toast, the latke Benedict, and lobster BLT. All of it was delicious, especially the cinnamon rolls and French toast (I'm a cinnamon roll fiend!) I'm not even a fan of Hollandaise but their sauce is so buttery and mild, I dipped even the salad that comes with the latkes in it. The lobster BLT is delicious, like you're in a quaint town in Massachusetts, and the fries are so good. The latkes were a little too fried for my taste, but I'm definitely coming back for more cinnamon rolls, French toast, and that lobster BLT. Next time, will try the veggie burger. 5 stars!!!! read more

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Great food, great service. Almost always busy on the weekend so come early or make a reservation. Great space inside. read more

Was in the other day for lunch on a Tuesday a couple weeks back. We had been here a few years ago and loved it, but then had to move. They had gotten some new staff and you can definitely tell. It was 100 degrees outside so we decided to sit at the bar. It was early so me and my friend were the only two customers there. There were two men there one seemed to be the bartender an older gentleman and bald man who looked to be the owner the way he was speaking to other employees. Right away I got cringe vibes, "good afternoon beautiful" The two older men didn't realize we could hear them and what they were saying about me and my friend. I heard one reference my breast and then when my friend got up to ise the bathroom the both tried to casually look around the bar to stare at her ass!!! I was mortified, to be treated like that and what we thought was a very welcoming town!!! read more

Great! Fantastic, and wonderful! These are the best words to describe the Whitlock. My husband and I live in Manhattan and decided to drive out to the Whitlock for brunch and boy was it worth it. The cocktails were amazing, the food was delicious and the service was on point. We started out with a couple of cocktails and the bartender made them perfectly. From there we ordered our food, I had the veggie burger which was so flavorful! I love the red pepper sauce, so, so good! My husband had the chicken sandwich and he said the chicken was grilled to perfection and he loved the bread that it was served on. There are so many vegetarian options at Whitlock and my husband and I definitely plan to come back and try other menu items that caught our attention. Thanks for a wonderful Saturday brunch Whitlock! Looking forward to returning soon! read more

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Sat a table right in front of us and then denied us service because lunch service was supposedly now over. If I was the boss I wouldn't be happy to deny a two top after just seating a 6 top. Disappointed I was excited to try read more

I came here for lunch on a weekend. We were a large group getting several courses, and everyone had such amazing food and very reasonably priced. We also had a group member with serious allergies, and our waiter Michael (I think was his name) was so conscientious about giving us substitution ideas. We really appreciated him. read more

Ate here twice in the past week. First was a weeknight with friends- ambiance was perfect for private conversation. Restaurant was pretty full on a random Tuesday, so that was indicative of how great this place is. Ordered the zucchini fries (delicious!, burger !, and split the toffee pudding. All delicious. Waitstaff beyond friendly, helpful - made the whole experience comfortable Went back for a date on Sunday- didn't even know it was brunch! Was packed but we were still seated quickly. The winner was the special- chicken and waffles. Would recommend for friends, date or family. All around wonderful experiences and the food is delicious. read more

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We were here for brunch for our anniversary it was nice! Food is good, ambience is nice! read more

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Lovelyyyy. Very small and cayuteee. We came in party of 3 no reservations wait was about 25 mins. We ended up just getting sits at the bar faster but waitress did come and tell us a table was available. Bartender was very nice and attentive. Food was delicious will definitely be returning! Located on a cute main street too. Probably really nice in summer when you can sit outside. read more

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I walked in and the owner just stared at me while I waited for any hostess to come and when none didn't and he continued to stare I asked him for a table and he said I had to wait for the hostess u own the restaurant and there were multiple empty tables just seat me in any one instead of "wait for the hostess" also why are you blankly staring it's weird read more

We returned within a month of my last visit and again the food was delicious and our server was pleasant and knowledgeable.

The service was great. The food was very good! I liked the bartender as well. The dining room was small but they have a nice outside area when it's warmer. It got a little loud later in the evening. read more

Lunch was a 40 minute wait for outdoor seating but it was totally worth it. They called when the table was ready. Attentive, friendly service. Ordered their veggie burger on a brioche bun with fries. The burger was tasty and filling and the French fries were frites style, with a hint of salt and reminded me of France. The hot rum and spice infused Country Road drink was a flavorful warm Fall drink. The Whitlock is like a combination of French, Italian and New American. They get the best of them all. Portions are big and the prices are reasonable for what you get. Plentiful free 2 hour street parking and across the Metro North stop. And contactless menu:-) read more

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A beautiful patio to sit outside. Service very good. Liquor very good. The food was disappointing.

Fabulous from start to finish. We had burrata to start. Loved the seasonal flavors of the squash. Entrees were the miso tuna salad and chicken sandwich. Both were incredibly delicious! The fries on the side of the sandwich were great too. We closed out with desert that didn't disappoint. Our server was very nice and attentive. read more

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We have been coming to the Whitlock for years. We were extremely disappointed with our dinner as they have a new chef that has been there for one year. I could not eat the spaghetti with shrimp. The pasta was extremely overcooked. Absolutely NO flavor. No love. Then I ordered the Korean pork belly. Again, super overcooked and doused in bbq sauce. My wife had the special Halibut and was way oversalted. These mistakes are surely from an amateur sous chef. If they are from the head chef, the kitchen is a disaster. Service accommodated our grievances. Polite and professional. read more

One of the best places I've gone to for brunch! I found this place in a Westchester Magazine article for Best Places for Brunch in Westchester and figured I'd give it a shot. I was not disappointed! We had the following items: Appetizers: Korean BBQ Pork Belly (crispy, just like it should be!) Deviled Eggs with Bacon & Chives (sinfully good) Biscuits with Jam French Onion Soup with Bone Marrow Entrees: Steak and Eggs Shrimp and Chorizo Burger (wait... what?!) Everything was amazing. I have NO complaints about this place except that I'm not there right now!! read more

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We love The Whitlock. This was only our second visit, both for brunch. We don't get up to that part of Westchester often but this restaurant is a true gem. While the hostess seemed very frazzled this most recent visit, the waitress is wonderful as are the young men who seem to do it all - fill waters, remove plates, offer new silverware (love that!) - with big smiles on their faces. The biscuits and jam were amazing - the perfect biscuit and not overly sweet jam. We shared the lobster BLT (basically a lobster roll with lettuce and tomato underneath the lobster and sprinkled bacon bits on top, served with a side salad (we opted for that instead of fries) as well as the avocado toast. My husband liked the latter more than I did. It was colder than I like and the poached egg was very loose/runny. I prefer the white to be cooked through and this was not. The lemon zest on top was a really nice touch and the tomatoes on top were so sweet - I wish there were more on top! The coffee is also really good! We love the outdoor dining option. We will be back very soon! read more

Great meal here the other night. We shared the calamari and burrata to start. The calamari was perfectly seasoned and lightly fried. I had the Caesar salad with salmon as my main. Again the salmon was perfectly medium rare and seasoned expertly. The salad was massive and very well dressed. I didn't try anyone else's entree but everyone ate every bite: gnocchi, mussels, fish tacos. The cocktails were also excellent. That black hole sun drink was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. We were there until closing as it's such a cozy atmosphere. read more

I've been to The Whitlock twice now, one with a friend for dinner and once for a meeting having drinks and a snack. The food is good and the service friendly, and of course the location across from the train station is great. I just wished the menu were a little more diverse, as most items are either heavy pub food or salads. read more

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Very friendly staff. We were not rushed. The food was good too. Convenient location and good parking.

Somewhat charming spot with a good location in restaurant Row in downtown Katonah. The tots were unusual and worth trying. I had a BLT lobster roll that was quite good. My wife had the scallops. She thought they were just OK and that she can make better ones herself. I agree with her. 3.5 stars. read more

Food is always delicious, a few staples on the menu that rarely change and seem to deliver every time, the bartender does a great job with drinks. More of an after train - evening crowd from what I've seen the French onion soup and bone marrow could use a little refinement but is otherwise delicious. It's a smaller cozy place and I would certainly recommend read more

Went here for a weekend brunch with girlfriends enjoyed the food. Like the location. Tater tots with caviar yummy !!!

My daughter and I are on a road trip to maine and needed somewhere for lunch that wasn't too far off the highway. Trusty yelp came to the rescue. I've never been in this area before but katonah is so cute. Shops/restaurants/bakeries in a picturesque setting. Would highly recommend exploring it. Now to the food! We initially wanted brunch but learned it is only served on Sundays guys, Sundays only. We asked nicely and tried sad eyes to convince them to make some brunch items but nope lol. It was not a problem though because we were beyond impressed with the menu options. Tater tots with caviar and creme Fraiche? OMG the sheer decadence lol and it was cooked perfectly - I still dream about these. And the French onion soup, the best I have ever tried. The bone marrow brings extra umami and richness to the soup. Portions were HUGE and these 2 were apps and we didn't expect them to be about entree size so we of course ordered a sandwich, lol. Got the Cuban and it was good not amazing but we were also pretty darn full by then. If not in the area, make it a point to stop by, check out the village and this restaurant! read more

Back here the second time for lunch! I love the town and this place fits right in, so cozy and welcoming. Had Tuna salad for lunch, which was pretty good! The crust on the Tuna was on point!! read more

Went there last night as I continuously heard people raving about this place and recommending it. I would give a four out of five and here's why The service was great they even manage to turn the Yankees game off so that I can watch the NBA finals at the bar which was super kind. The food portions were super satisfying I think more on the large side of portions. And fortunately the tuna tartare was in as great as I expected but everything else we ordered - it was delicious. They had no music throughout the restaurant which I believe they should have but then again the restaurant was packed so you may not have been able to even hear music. Overall a great local spot definitely a 6 to 9 crowd food was good service was great. Check it out if you haven't already read more

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I first heard about The Whitlock when their French Onion Soup was featured on a Westchester Restaurants tv show on a local channel. After seeing they had a Sunday Brunch my family and I decided to try it out. One word about the food...spectacular! We ordered the following: classic burger, huevos rancheros, latkes benedict, grits, and the specialty pancakes (ours had a blueberry compote). All the food was delicious and, appropriately, everyone cleaned their plates. I cannot say any particular dish was the best because they were all equally great! My only note is I wish the servers were more adamant about coffee refills. This is a minor detail and it does not stop me from giving the 5 stars they deserve. I only bring it up because the coffee was so delicious. Once the weather cools down, I look forward to stopping by for some of that famous soup. 'Till next time! read more

this place was so so good. it was the first time there and there was a wait so i definitely recommend making a reservation but non the less we were seated within 20 minutes. we decided to sit at the bar where the bartender alex was very nice and attentive. he accidentally made a extra drink and gave it to us for free. i got the veggie burger and it was delicious it did fall apart alittle but hit that's what to expect with a veggie burger. my dad got the huevos rancheros and said they were very very good. we also had to try the cinnamon buns which OH MY GOD. if you get one thing from here let it be that. overall very positive experience and great great food. read more

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Food service and bar are great. A local go too as everyone is friendly. Locals love the place