Excellent from start to finish…read more Everyone, from the hostess and waitstaff to our server, Babis, and even the owner, was warm, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable. Babis was fantastic: personable, fun, attentive, and his recommendations were spot on. The meal was outstanding. The tender baby calamari was delicious, the pita bread was unbelievably light and cloud-like, and paired perfectly with the authentic tzatziki. Our short ribs and halibut were both exceptional. They also have a wonderful selection of creative non-alcoholic cocktails (pictured), and even the signature House of Stefas ice cubes were a fun detail. We finished with an espresso and cappuccino.. the perfect ending. Another fun surprise: the imported swan faucets in the restrooms. They're a rare and memorable touch. We will definitely be back.

House of Stefas is what happens when someone builds the restaurant you didn't know you were looking…read morefor your whole life and puts it on a quiet street where you almost walk right past it. There are multiple rooms. Every single one of them is designed to make you feel like you've been on a guest list this whole time and nobody told you. A written description won't capture it. I'm trying right now and I'm failing. You just have to go. We sat at the bar. The bar looks like the bar in The Shining if the Overlook Hotel had been run by people who actually wanted you to enjoy yourself and not get murdered. The staff are proud of the place and you can feel it, that specific warmth of people who know they're working somewhere worth working. Service like that can't be trained. You either care or you don't. These people care. The food is spectacular. The drinks are better than the food. I'm going to let that sit there because the food is spectacular. I'm not here to tell anyone how to live their life, but bringing your kids to House of Stefas is like using a Lamborghini to pick up mulch. You can do it. It's a free country. But this is a place you take someone when you want them to fall in love with you. This is the restaurant equivalent of a third date where everything goes right. I saw families dining here with children who would be happy with chicken fingers. I don't understand it. House of Stefas is doing things to my palate that I didn't think were possible in the Hudson Valley. Five stars. I would give six but the system won't let me and frankly that kind of restraint is probably healthy.

The Service was excellent. Super friendly bartender named Ian, welcoming and ready with drink…read moresuggestions. The Food was excellent. Best oysters I've had in a long time, sweet and briny and extraordinary. For happy hour, oysters are $2 at the bar. And there are wine and cocktail specials too. This was a little, cozy place with delicious food and really great service. What more could you ask for?

This side of the Taconic lacks great restaurants. However some locals recommend Millbrook as a town…read morewith great restaurants. They are either lying or ignorant. Occasionally a celebrity walks through this town and restaurants do cater to a higher end clientele so that tricks some people into thinking this town has a restaurant scene (including the higher end clientele) True foodies and individuals that enjoy high-end dining don't go to Millbrook and Canoe Hill definitely won't change that. It's a run of the mill restaurant with average service that has a "curated menu" with "locally sourced ingredients" and a "specially selected wine menu" it also has the usual uninspired modern farmhouse aesthetic and of course a Chef that gets great reviews and accolades from local magazines ....that just coincidentally he advertises in. I won't waste my time or your time getting into the meal I had here cause it was so unimpressively dull and flavorless. But to sum it up -- Don't waste your time, money or night out.

Amazing food Amazing quality…read more Good neighbors The children are adorable Millbrook area Pizza Sushi Fun Open bar

First time visitor. Julien's Bar is intimate, cozy and beautifully designed. You're immediately…read moredrawn to the sleek bar by the wood, leather seating with gold finishes and retro-ish wallpaper. Both pizza pies were tasty, lite and fluffy. The pies are relatively small; fair for one person to eat one pie. I dined on a Friday afternoon/early evening. There was a couple patrons at the bar and another table at the time. Service was friendly and timely. Can't wait to go back. I spotted a few arcade games in the back for another fun evening.

The service was very friendly and quick as well, despite being one only serving 10 people by…read morethemselves. For a pub it was very bright and beautiful on the inside. The filet mignon sandwich was delicious, the steak was perfect , juicy and well bathed in sweet savory bourbon sauce, the blue cheese I was mixed on since it made bourbon sauce have funk to it, but worked, the bacon was great, still chewy and not crispy dry crumble. The toasted bread fell apart before the sauce. The truffle fries, I dogged them, usually places over season them and bury them in Parmesan cheese and seasoning, these were lightly seasoned with truffle oil and had a dusting of Parmesan cheese, plus they crispy as well. Overall a great meal. Also of sandwich had onion straws over the blue cheese it would even better.

It's not a huge place but enough room for a good crowd. It's a typical pub with the long bar and 6…read morebig screens. The bartender is also the waitress so she's a little busy. Very nice and polite. I asked how she felt about one of the sandwiches and her face, above her words, stated she really likes it. The portions are a good size and it all came out quickly. The salad dressing was very good. My daughter just got a job up the road so this will become a regular place for us. Very good!!!

Another beautiful evening at Kenny's as we like to call them. Kenny's won Best Bar Staff, Best…read moreCocktails and Best Bartender in this year's Best of the Hudson Valley and man do they deserve it. Never do I have to ask for more water, another drink or a recommendation for a local spot to eat. Their bartenders are legit on it and really take care to craft the best vibes and drinks. Please do yourself a favor and indulge in their happy hour, offered everyday from open-6p. The mini martinis are magnifique. Cheers, The Happy Hour Huntress

Such a fun time! My…read morehusband and I decided to go for drinks on a random Wednesday and didn't expect to enjoy it as much as we did. The drinks were excellent. I had a guava pablo and absolutely loved it. Since it was a weekday, I planned to stick to one drink, but after trying a sample of a frozen "piña colada" with a spicy touch, I couldn't resist. I am still thinking about that drink! My husband tried their beer, which was super cool that they had it, and the other frozen peach drink that he really liked, but I am still obsessed with mine. We also had soft pretzels and a guava empanada. The empanada was 10/10, reminded me of home (I'm Brazilian), but the pretzels were not great (we still ate everything). The cherry on top was the really friendly bartenders, with whom we had great conversations. We will be back!

Grabbed a cocktail with my wedding party after our reception, Jenn was so welcoming!! Her…read morecommunication and accommodations were spot on! I can't wait to go back again, the vibe was so much fun!

They are open late which is nice, I like the vibe of the place too! Underground, kinda classy/jazzy…read morelowkey vibes. Drinks were OK but definitely overpriced. Maybe I would return but just for the vibes, idk.

I've been hanging out in Kingston for 10+ years and even though Stockade has been on my list the…read moreentire time, I keep forgetting. Sad that was the case!! Finally dropped in this weekend. First, the prices are excellent. A few drinks $10, and they're strong and tasty. I happened to luck out and it was also a Diego's taco pop-up night and I had some of their chicken tacos & beet tacos. I really missed those beet tacos!! I think the bar is super cute, cozy, dim. The staff is attentive and fun. Will be back soon!!

We stopped by Stockade Tavern for drinks and a bite to eat before dinner. We sat at the bar, and it…read morewas the perfect place to hang out. There was a happy hour, and I got an old fashioned off of it. I liked that there was a decent amount of alcohol in the drink, but I felt that the flavors were basic. We also got the chicken pate, which I really enjoyed. They toasted some fresh bread with it too.

I am a sucker for a good cocktail bar. The fact they offer bao buns was enough for us to stop in…read more The baos come in mushroom or duck, in a flight of 3. We ordered the duck. All you could taste was the hoisin. So sweet it buried the duck and the pickled vegetables. Why was it garnished with random lettuce? Who knows? The heavy-handed hoisin was bad, but the buns' lack of fluffiness was downright depressing. The cocktails were a blast. The one mocktail was a hit. The tiki-themed Portal, served in a poisoned-apple mug, was fun. The espresso martini was the highlight of the night. I could have used 40oz of it. Recommend the drinks. Skip the bao.

Cocktail bar and restaurant, the interior is quirky and appealing. Everything they brought out…read morelooked creative and tasty, it was hard to resist not going to other tables to sample :). We ordered the mussels, which came with shrimp, in a tomato based broth. Seafood was fresh and tasty. We also ordered a side or grilled veggies, which were similarly tasty. Next time we would love to try the cocktails. Only gripe is sound travels in this restaurant and the table next to us was so loud. Otherwise, a lovely evening.

Was such a fun vibe in here on a random sunday night. There were multiple rooms with different…read moreseating options and vibes. There was also some karaoke upstairs which ended up being so fun and drew quite a crowd. The drinks were great and super well priced. 10/10

Boyfriend and I were there when they were setting up Christmas decorations and it was so sweet. The…read morecider I had was good, service was awesome.

Friendly quick service, a nice Pinot Gris and fabulous ambiance! Note: the WC has multiple stalls,…read morebe sure to check if they're open before unnecessarily waiting .

What sticks out for me is the abundant humor and imagination of the proprietors here! WOW. We're…read morestraight(whatever!) but I love to peruse the comedy, community, education, humor, art and sexiness they serve up in their calendar so we had to show up. The ambiance, staff, patrons and drinks were lovely. We tried the Balkan Dancing night with MacNCheez and had a uniquely memorable and fun(rather silly, for us) evening; would definitely go back and recommended it to friends. (Pro Tip: Any type of dancing is a huge plus if you're trying to stay sane! Just go for it!) This place is an escape and a joy as we live through this dark, scary time in history. Sometimes, the fight-of-the-hour is to refuel with laughter and know that you're showing up for a terrific little business and band. Get off the couch tonight! Live an interesting life! (Full disclosure, at one point, there was an openly critical woman dancing next to me as I stumbled along but do I think this place is responsible for one grump's tacky behavior? Did I let her ruin my fun? Nope and nope. 95% of the people were awesome to me, it's just math).