I hate writing and updating reviews. I hated it even more when it's a negative one…read more This place used to be all about comfort: cozy vibe, warm service and food that felt made with care. But somewhere in the last few months, the kitchen's lost its touch. Two weeks ago my pasta came out looking rich and promising, but the cheese had clearly been melted ages before- cold, congealed and sad by the time it hit the table. I had to send it back just to get it warmed. Then came their famous chocolate ganache balls we love with strawberry coulis. Except now, the scoops are deformed with zero coulis and replaced with caramel instead. Why change something that worked so well? Hubs and I thought maybe it was just an off night. Came back Halloween weekend with my daughter, hoping for some sort of redemption. Nope. Same story. Plus the Vegetarian hand pies my kid and I ordered were cold. The only thing still holding this place up is the nice menu selections that only reads well on paper and for sure, their cocktails: strong and creative.-

To start, I had a Katerskill IPA. It was one of my favorite IPAs I have had in the area. It was a…read moredraft and served extremely cold. For my main course, I had the Mafalde Bolognese. This was the BEST bolognese I have ever had. The noodles were homemade and cooked perfectly. The meat was delicious and savory. I will definitely be back for this dish. The food was served promptly and the service was polite and friendly. It is pub style, so you order from the bar and then they bring the food to you. The ambiance was charming and dimly lit. They had indoor and outdoor seating. They also had a very nice pool table.

From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome -- like being greeted at a…read morefriend's front door. The atmosphere immediately invites you to stay awhile: relaxed, cozy, spotless, and effortlessly trendy without trying too hard. It's the kind of place that feels both comfortable and current. The menu offered an excellent variety, making it hard to choose, but we started with the goat cheese and mushroom flatbread appetizer paired with cocktails, and it was the perfect beginning to the evening. Flavorful, balanced, and beautifully prepared. For dinner, we sampled two outstanding entrées. The wild shrimp dish was incredibly fresh, served over a vibrant mix of garden-picked greens, avocado, watermelon radish, and a flavorful kicker dressing that tied everything together perfectly. The Faroe Island salmon was equally impressive -- perfectly cooked and topped with locally picked ramp-infused butter, served over asparagus and fingerling potatoes. Every bite tasted fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully crafted. Overall, this was a wonderful dining experience with warm hospitality, a welcoming vibe, and food that truly delivers. We will definitely back for dinner and stay for the live music as well.

I love vinyl records, quirky fun places and eclectic menus, so had high hopes for celebrating my…read morebirthday at The Print House. Sadly my actual experience wasn't much fun at all. Made a reservation over a week prior to the date directly with the owner Joseph by FB Messenger. (I knew they were catering a party for a nearby art gallery that night, so I wanted to make sure they were available for a private rez. Owner reassured me it was fine and he would make a special rez for me). So imagine my surprise when we walked in and were told by Christina that we had no reservation and no tables were available either! I politely explained that I had made a rez with the owner and showed my phone as proof. She walked into the back and disappeared for a awhile, then emerged and said the owner confirmed my reservation so she would "find me a table". No apology, acted like she was doing us a favor. We were seated at a table in a small separate area by the window that's normally reserved for people with no reservations; it was warm and uncomfortable but I was still hoping for the best. Cocktails were good but diluted with too much ice. We started with the Nonna's meatball appetizer, which was fairly tasty but served barely lukewarm with some cool spots. It arrived at our table less than 1 minute after we ordered it. (Maybe reheated in the kitchen?) My quarter chicken with carrots was a paltry portion for the price and suffered from overly aggressive use of the pepper shaker. (Note the large black flecks of pepper adorning the carrots in my picture). Partner's pasta with peas and truffles was made with with undercooked peas and lots of pepper, he couldn't finish it. Given our offhanded treatment I was hoping for a birthday treat or at least a greeting by the mysterious owner, but none were forthcoming. After the meal our server just said "happy birthday" and handed me the check. Partner's "Paloma Lisa" cocktail was listed on the menu and chalkboard at $13 but we were billed $14. Not a big difference, just an additional petty annoyance to an already unpleasant evening. We paid, tipped and left. I rarely give two star reviews, but that's about right for the birthday "non-celebration" delivered by The Print House. Maybe they were having a bad night what with the art gallery party, but there's just no excuse for lackluster food coupled with truly bad customer service. One and done.

Stayed at Scribner's so naturally we had to check out the restaurant. Everything on the menu…read moresounded amazing and many of the options were gluten free. There are a bunch of fancy cocktails too and even mocktails. We ordered the beet salad with creamy goat cheese. My husband ordered the tile fish and I ordered the butternut squash risotto, which was out of this world. I was so full I had to force myself to stop eating it it was that good. Service was great, there was a 21 person party there but our food came out relatively quickly. All wait staff were friendly! Definitely a place to stop by even if for just a fun cocktail.

Food: 5/5 We stayed at Scribner's so ended up having…read morebreakfast and dinner at Prospect. For breakfast we had Prospect Plate ($19), Breakfast Sandwich ($16) and sides of avocado and eggs ($7 each). For dinner we ordered Trout Rillette ($19), Striped Bass ($37), and Prospect Burger ($25). Every bite was perfect. For a restaurant in the Catskills, I had no idea how the food would be and it turned out to be a major highlight of the trip. Service: 5/5 Zero complaints Ambiance: 5/5 The restaurant is very quiet and relaxing. The interior fits perfectly in the Catskills with all wood and a few fireplaces and floor to ceiling windows views of the mountains.

I absolutely love having brunch here on the weekends. The food has been great every time. Service…read moreis touch and go, when it's good it's great, when it's bad, it's slow. Prices aren't terrible for a resort type restaurant. The giant cup of coffee you get is tasty, no dishwater coffee here. Eggs are cooked perfectly - have a Bloody Mary if you go. The ambiance can't be beat. You can eat outside when the weather is warm and a walk around the resort is gorgeous. If it weren't for a few missteps in service I'd give it 5 stars. I've also had Thanksgiving dinner here and it was lovely (see photos).

We were a table of 16 for Easter. Service was right on point and the food amazing not to mention…read morethe view of the Esopus. Highly recommend this restaurant

We had a wonderful experience at Willow and considered it to have the best food/drink on our trip!…read moreWe loved the brunch with our faves being the eggs Benedict, omelette, Croque Madame & chocolate dessert. The dinner was great.. filet, duck & Caesar salad were standouts. We received excellent service from Amber & Ashley who were very helpful, friendly & professional. Amber is also an amazing bartender and makes great cocktails! We loved it here.

VEGAN DINNER and a good dinner for all…read more Party of 6, we came for dinner after a busy Saturday at the Sheep and Wool Festival. We had a reservation and were seated with no wait. It's a very comfortable space and not noisy, so we were able to talk. As a vegan, I rarely get a coherent meal at a restaurant. So this was a pleasant surprise. Two of our six ordered and enjoyed the vegan Autumn Bowl of lentils with root vegetables. We enjoyed the crispy artichokes. Well executed. The sauce was spicy and enjoyed. Our party enjoyed Willow Salmon, with fennel orange salad: delish!; Pan Seared Trout was enjoyed; The duck breast was enjoyed. We got a bottle of red wine and some cocktails. All good . I had a strawberry margarita . We all had a good meal and a good time. Considering that the restaurant was not full, we felt the service was Slow. All of the staff were very nice. Bathroom was clean. Parking lot under the facility is large and adequate. Especially nice in rain and cold. A note about the Autumn Bowl: It's priced at $34 (all inexpensive components: lentils, carrots, squash), while the Mirbeau Burger (8 Oz CAB expensive Beef with bun, cheese, onions, portobello mushrooms, bordelaise, field greens, and fries) is priced at only $28! Also, the vegan Gelato is $3 more expensive than the regular Gelato. Why? The pricing doesn't make sense, and I think it should be re-evaluated. I'm grateful & appreciative for the vegan options. It's not easy to find a coherent vegan meal in Rhinebeck and this is one of the best, in a very comfortable space. Helpful?

Since hubs was in the area he had noticed Restaurant Kingsley and coordinated with me so we could…read moregrab early dinner nearby after I got out of school. This whole time, I really thought this place was inside a cozy hotel about 2 blocks over. Guess you learn something new every day. We pulled up on a Thurs. around 4 with no res. and got seated real quick. Restaurant K. is airy, chic and gives a relaxed vibe. The menu is on the smaller side, but honestly, there's something for every eating style. We kept things light instead of diving into something heavy. Our spring greens salad was really good: hefty mound of mixed greens, lima beans, string beans and a hint of dill to make everything pop. Hubs had the double-stacked burger with white cheddar on a potato bun and loved it. I had high hopes for the hush puppies because they sounded amazing on paper- but they were doughy than corny and threw me off. Then came dessert. Again- sounded great on paper. It kinda feels like desserts get a "reinvented" treatment here(?). For instance, the strawberry shortcake was deconstructed: a few chunks of white cake, some diced strawberries and whipped cream. Totally unexpected. I ordered the 'Fun-Fetti Dunkaroos' with madeleines because they caught my eye, but they're smaller than standard. The food isn't bad at all. We were just caught off guard by how some of our selections were prepped. What really saved the evening were the cocktails. They were beautifully made and had a lot of strength. No watered-down nonsense here! Plus, our server Karina(?) was super sweet. I asked if I could try the passion fruit purée to see if it was the real deal for one of the cocktails I ordered and she brought me a little sample. Passed the test!

We love stopping for a mid day beverage on hot summer days. Perfect spot for people watching and…read morepost-farmers market hang. Service is friendly brunch has been decent! We mostly stop for a sip!

Dandelion at Eastwind Oliverea Valley is a "farm to fork" concept serving seasonally inspired foods…read morein a warm, fireplace-accented dining room. We stayed the weekend at Eastwind Oliverea Valley and decided to stay onsite for dinner one night of our stay. For appetizers we ordered the charred sourdough, trout dip and Caesar wedge. We found the trout dip to be our favorite of the bunch. We split the dry aged double pork chops with apple chutney, parsnip pureé and squash for our entree which was nicely seared. We lingered after our meal to roast some marshmallows for s'mores in their fireplace. We loved Dandelion's cozy atmosphere and hearty fare. It's a perfect spot for dinner on a cold winter day

The restaurant is very cozy. There are windows surrounding the entire place with a nice fireplace…read morewhere you can roast marshmallows. We started off with the Cesar salad. The dressing was creamy and delicious. For the mains we had salmon with a soup base that was really really good. We also had mushroom Wellington which was also good. We also shared brussel sprouts. Everything was amazing.

The Shrimp Cocktail ($15) looked straight outta Wegmans plastic packaging! Charging $15 for…read moresupermarket shrimp is really obscene. Iceberg Wedge ($18) was fine, though the 'ranch powder' was an odd choice. Blue cheese dressing did not taste very blue-cheesy. Calamari ($25) wasn't fried and it was 2 -- count 'em -- tiny slivers of squid in a tomato broth. For what it's worth, the broth was pretty tasty. Chicken Schnitzel ($28) was NOT pounded paper thin -- it was more like a fried breast. The breading was fine -- savory but very flimsy. Beef Tenderloin ($32) was oversalted, but the temperature was decent. The braised celery it came with was incredibly bitter, though the shiitake mushrooms were pretty 'meaty'. The beef felt overpriced for the small portion size and the taste was pretty underwhelming for -- again -- the pricepoint. Should come with spinach or potatoes of some kind to feel more substantial. VERY (HOPELESSLY) WEAK dessert program: a single option for ice cream (Alleyway Vanilla, $5) and digestifs. Yes, you read that right, the dessert program is literally just ice cream that isn't even made in-house. Kind of bizarre for a restaurant that charges Brooklyn prices. NOT RECOMMENDED.

Rae's is a wonderful new addition to Margaretville, appealing to both weekend visitors and locals…read morealike. The hospitality and welcoming atmosphere at the bar truly stand out. Every member of the staff was excellent, making a point to stop by our table and warmly welcome us on our first visit. My martini was excellent, and our server recommended a local gin that was fantastic. The chocolate cake was also delicious and clearly homemade with care. Overall, our experience was very enjoyable; however, the menu is somewhat limited and may not appeal to everyone. The wedge salad and shrimp cocktail were both enjoyable, but the eggplant dish was unfortunately extremely salty and nearly inedible. The whitefish melt was just average, and the bread-to-filling ratio felt unbalanced. That said, we are eager to return and try other offerings as the rotating menu changes. Wishing Rae's continued success and the best of luck moving forward!