Hudson Valley Restaurants

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  • 1. Blue Hill at Stone Barns

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    This outpost of Dan Barber's famed Blue Hill restaurant in Manhattan occupies a barn on the grounds of Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. The seasonal menu features the center's own produce and meats as well as the bounty of other local farms. The space is beautiful and elegant in its restraint, with high picture windows and the barn rafters. Banquettes are dressed in brown and set off against cream walls. There are no set or print menus here; diners have their choice of a Grazing, Pecking, and Rooting menu for $280 a person, or a Farmer's Feast menu at $148 per person. Both feature several courses that are based on the day's harvest, and also offer delectable wine pairings for an additional cost.

    630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills, New York, 10591, USA
    914-366–9600

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 2. Bubby's Burrito Stand

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    This popular food stand sets up in a tiny trailer on the grounds of Hardeman Orchards between late April and late September. The owner (known by her childhood nickname Bubby) serves vegetarian burritos (with or without guacamole) and quesadillas. The heated tortillas are almost bursting at the sides with black beans, salsa, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream. There are two flavorful salsas that can be added; the green tomatillo one is spicier. Soft drinks and Mexican aguas frescas can be picked out of a cooler.

    194 W. Market St., Red Hook, New York, 12571, USA

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., No credit cards, Reservations not accepted
  • 3. Calico

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    There's more to this storefront patisserie than meets the eye. Exquisite cakes, tarts, and baked goods fill the pastry case. The lunch and dinner fare always includes a vegetarian option or two, such as penne tossed with wild mushrooms, baby spinach, and roasted red peppers. Calico is known for its roasted garlic soup garnished with crème fraiche that chef Tony Balassone, a Hudson Valley native, once served at the James Beard House. The chef also prepares a flavorful Marseillaise bouillabaisse, brimming with shellfish in lobster broth.

    6384 Mill St., Rhinebeck, New York, 12572, USA
    845-876–2749

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues., Credit cards accepted
  • 4. Dallas Hot Weiners

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    Hot dogs are the specialty at this narrow spot with a counter and a handful of tables. "One with everything" means a steamed dog on a steamed bun topped with slightly spicy chili sauce, a dab of mustard, and a sprinkling of chopped onions. The sauce livens up fries, too; temper it with ketchup if it's too spicy for you.

    51 N. Front St., Kingston, New York, 12401, USA
    845-338–6094

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., No credit cards
  • 5. Duo Bistro

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    You never know which eclectic special you'll see on the menu at this cozy bistro and bar in uptown Kingston. So take a seat in one of the red leather chairs and admire the paintings from local artists on the wall while you peruse the exciting menu. If you sit at the bar, you can watch the chef in action. Don't be surprised to see roasted tomato and Brie frittata for breakfast, a North African spiced pork stew for lunch, and a roasted leg of lamb for dinner. Just be sure to save room for the goat cheese custard dessert with fruit compote.

    50 John St., Kingston, New York, 12401, USA
    845-338–1198

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
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  • 6. Flatiron

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    Named for the Manhattan neighborhood where the owners (chef Craig Stafford and his wife Jessica Stingo) met, this sophisticated steak house wouldn't be out of place in its namesake neighborhood. Three cuts of steak (hanger steak, filet mignon, and a 16-ounce rib eye) are served with your choice of sauces including chimichurri, housemade steak sauce, and au poivre. There are plenty of options for non-carnivores, including oysters, littleneck clams, fish, pastas, and a terrific veggie burger made with roasted eggplant and brown rice. The shoestring fries alone are worth the drive.

    7488 S. Broadway, Red Hook, New York, 12571, USA
    845-758–8260

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
  • 7. Hudson Hil's Cafe and Market

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    This bright and cozy café wins over Cold Spring locals and visitors with its "breakfast until 4 pm" menu that includes chocolate babka French toast, biscuits and gravy, and a grilled Gouda cheese sandwich with Granny Smith apples. Their Bloody Marys are extra spicy. The lunch menu offers lighter fare such as Cobb salads and salmon BLTs. Make sure you leave room for a slice of homemade sky-high carrot cake or flourless chocolate cake.

    129-131 Main St., Cold Spring, New York, 10516, USA
    845-265–9471

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
  • 8. Hudson House of Nyack

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    Save room for the sticky toffee pudding cake or one of the other amazing desserts at this American restaurant in the former village hall. The wine is stored behind bars in the old jail, and other historic accents make for a charming dining room. Entrée favorites include shrimp and pappardelle puttanesca with anchovies, black olives, and capers, as well as Asian barbecue duck breast with whipped potato, baby bok choy, and apple-orange chutney. Brunch is a show-stopper.

    134 Main St., Nyack, New York, 10960, USA
    845-353–1355

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Credit cards accepted
  • 9. Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar

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    Vaulted rustic beams and cozy fireplaces warm this sophisticated restaurant overlooking picturesque duck ponds and landscaped gardens. The menu changes seasonally and may include tartare of Japanese hamachi, grilled swordfish in a bouillabaisse broth, or the chef's famous cowboy ribeye for two. If you're not up for a full dinner, try small plates and great cocktails at the bar. The restaurant is in Congers, 4 miles north of Nyack.

    117 N. Rte. 303, Congers, New York, 10920, USA
    845-268–6555

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Sat., Credit cards accepted
  • 10. Terrapin

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    This 1825 church contains two dining options: a casual bistro and a more-formal dining room. The bistro menu lists soups, stews, and a make-your-own sandwich board, as well as traditional entrées. Expect a lively crowd at the bar, especially on weekends. With white-cloth-draped tables, the main dining area is quieter. The food veers from creative to comforting. A popular starter is baby-arugula salad with goat-cheese wontons. For entrees, try the horseradish-crusted ahi tuna with miso aioli or the grilled, dry-aged T-bone served with Roquefort blue cheese butter.

    6426 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, New York, 12572, USA
    845-876–3330

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 11. The Artist's Palate

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    Chefs Charles and Megan Fells started a dining renaissance on Poughkeepsie's once destitute Main Street when they opened this New American bistro and wine bar in a chic spot that wouldn't be out of place in New York City's Flatiron district. Fish is flown in fresh, and if it's available (the menu changes every two weeks), pork lovers shouldn't miss the Three Little Pigs: pork tenderloin stuffed with housemade pork sausage topped with a horseradish-bacon glaze. For dessert, Megan's daily cheesecake special is always divine.

    307 Main St., Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601, USA
    845-483-8074

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
  • 12. The Bocuse Restaurant

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    Using modern techniques pioneered by the great Lyons chef Paul Bocuse, this contemporary successor to the Culinary Institute of America's Escoffier, serves classic French cuisine in a casual yet sophisticated beige and white room designed by famed restaurant designer Adam Tihany. In addition to such iconic dishes like black truffle soup, torchon of goie gras, and rack of lamb, there's an informative and reasonable wine list (presented on an iPad). There's also a dessert cart that serves specialty cocktails and hand-cranked ice cream prepared tableside with liquid nitrogen in two minutes.

    1946 Campus Dr., Hyde Park, New York, 12538, USA
    845-451–1012

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
  • 13. Xaviars at Piermont

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    Impeccable service, elegant decor, and extraordinary food by chef and owner Peter X. Kelly make this 40-seat restaurant a not-to-be-missed special-occasion place. Dinner is a relative bargain: $70 gets you a four-course, prix-fixe meal with an amuse-bouche (bite-size appetizer) and petits fours. The menu, which changes seasonally, might include roasted breast of squab served with Hudson Valley foie gras, lobster with vanilla beurre blanc and parsnip puree, and a tasting of raw fish. The wine cellar stores more than 600 bottles. Lunch, served Friday and Sunday, is $35 prix fixe.

    506 Piermont Ave., Piermont, New York, 10968, USA
    845-359–7007

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed., Thurs., and Sat., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 14. 8 North Broadway

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    The locally-sourced menu here changes daily, but the bistro-style dishes always have a Mediterranean accent. You'll find lots of fresh seafood, like yellowfin carpaccio, fresh shucked oysters, baby shrimp crudo and P.E.I. mussels. There's also plenty for the vegetarian set too, like feta-stuffed ravioli and chickpea sliders with cumin yogurt. On the weekends, there's a lively bar scene.

    8 N. Broadway, Nyack, New York, 10960, USA
    845-353–1200
  • 15. American Bounty

    $$$

    Regional fare is the specialty at this student-staffed restaurant at the Culinary Institute, and local and seasonal ingredients are emphasized. Local beef is bathed in roasted bone marrow garlic butter and there's a daily preparation of cage-free Hudson Valley foie gras. The restaurant is in Roth Hall, once a Jesuit seminary.

    1946 Campus Dr., Hyde Park, New York, 12538, USA
    845-451–1011

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 16. Apple Pie Bakery Café

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    The Culinary Institute's most casual dining option showcases luscious desserts and breads made daily. The light lunch menu lists soups, sandwiches, pizza, and salads. The atmosphere is relaxed, and prices are reasonable. The line can get quite long around noon on weekdays, but moves fairly quickly.

    1946 Campus Dr., Hyde Park, New York, 12538, USA
    845-905–4500

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends, Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted
  • 17. Beech Tree Grill

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    You can unwind at this popular bistro with brick walls and a bar along one wall. The wide-ranging menu includes dishes such as Cajun-cornmeal fried calamari, slow-roasted pulled pork with Carolina BBQ, and sesame-dressed soba noodle salad. There are also several vegetarian options and a long list of beers.

    1 Collegeview Ave., Poughkeepsie, New York, 12603, USA
    845-471–7279

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Mon., Credit cards accepted
  • 18. Ben Gable Savories

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    Ben Gable was known for his savory pies and quiches in Brooklyn before he and his partner moved upstate to open this welcoming café serving his signature savories made with local milk, cream, cheese, and eggs. The café also sells sandwiches, soups, salads, and sweets.

    17 Central Sq., Chatham, New York, 12037, USA
    518-392-0205

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon–Wed. No dinner
  • 19. Blue Dolphin

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    What looks like a kitschy old diner on the outside might as well be a trattoria in Capri on the inside: photos of the island adorn the walls and the food is authentic Italian. That's why locals wait in long lines to get in. Its pastas—veal-stuffed ravioli, baked pasta with eggplant and loads of cheese—are renowned. Vegetables such as wilted broccoli rabe are also a specialty.

    175 Katonah Ave., Katonah, New York, 10536, USA
    914-232–4791

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted
  • 20. Blue Plate

    $$

    The paper tablecloths and the crayons displayed in water glasses reflect the relaxed nature of this eatery. From seared monkfish to burgers made from grass-fed local beef, everything here is just right. The kitchen makes the most of local produce. Vegetarian entrées change nightly, drawing aficionados from miles around.

    1 Kinderhook St., Chatham, New York, 12037, USA
    518-392–7711

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch, Credit cards accepted

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