Let me start this review by saying that there truly may not be enough words with enough power to…read moredescribe this magical man and his talent. Rio is without a doubt the kindest, most loving, artist we have ever had the pleasure of meeting and then when you taste his craft...you can die happy! My husband and I had the honor of having Rio create, and execute our once in a lifetime wedding menu. From the start, Rio's first concern was us (my husband and I) where we were from, what we like, who we were as individuals and as a couple. And he created the most beautiful menu with us as the inspiration. Completely custom. Rio did our Rehearsal dinner, wedding and brunch the following morning, ALL farm-to-table!. I have attached pictures of all of our menus as well as photos from the wedding for all or you review. Not only did all of our friends and family leave our wedding saying that "it was not only the best wedding food that they had ever had, but some of the best food of their LIVES." My brother in-law refuses to eat a short-rib ever again because it will never TOUCH Rio's. I truly could go on and on about the food, its beauty and all of the love and care that goes into it, but it has a lot to do with the individual(s) behind it! Rio and his team are kind, compassionate, FUN, filled with class, love, an eye for beauty, and a mind for a good time! When you work with Rio you are truly working with someone who ACTUALLY gives a damn! He was so instrumental and so helpful through the whole wedding process, even sending me photos of tables that some of his past brides had done, sharing his thoughts and ideas as to how to make our wedding unique. We love him so much! He even made sure to come and dance with me! I am for certain that this review is most likely all over the place and my excuse is that Rio, his team, his talent and everything about him is so fantastic, so memorable, SO DELECIOUS, it is nearly impossible to explain and should just be experienced! He will be a part of our family forever!

Rio catered my wedding on New Year's Day of 2011 and his personal touches made our small, intimate…read morewedding all the more perfect. My wife is a chef, with pretty significant dietary restrictions, but Rio made it so easy to confidently hand the reins over to him. We had an incredible family style meal with vegan and carnivorous options for our 30 closest friends and family. The food was fantastic, the service was seamless, and Rio made the entire process completely painless. You can hire Rio to feed your favorite people and know that all you have to tell him is how happy you want to make everyone, and he'll make it happen.

My son and his family took my husband and me Sunday for belated birthday celebrations. The service…read morewas great and the food, both visual presentation and quality of preparation, was the best I've had anywhere. Everything I tried was delicious (and believe me I tried a lot)! I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a beautiful view to accompany his or her brunch. Be advised there is a check in process at the visitor center (lower level) so be sure you have ID and build in some extra time if you have a reservation.

The food wasn't good. It had no flavor, and the only drinks they had was water, and Arizona sweet…read moretea. I don't recommend. The staff were kind. That's the reason it's not getting a 1 star.

I'm so glad we stopped at this place! We were on our way to hike breakneck ridge and got a very…read moretasty Cuban sandwich to go which we ate at the summit. The owner is super nice too. I can't wait to eat the apple turnover we bought which also looks really tasty. I look forward to coming back and trying a breakfast sandwich.

Grabbed a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich here early on the morning, and I'm not kidding you, it…read morewas SO GOOD -- and this is coming from someone from NYC! Octavio makes everything fresh (and quickly), and you can tell with every bite. Can't wait to come back here next time I'm in Cold Spring!

Stopped in for a quick lunch and the place was packed. I had plenty of room to sit at the bar and…read morewas attended due pretty quickly. Highly recommend getting the bucket of beers that you get five for $20 and grab something off the menu while you're sitting there. Generally, I grab a couple of appetizers to share between for today. We thought we'd go for the platter and sample a little bit of each, but it turns out it's good enough for one person and not much of a sharing plate so we ordered a tray each. Highly recommend if you want to try a little bit of everything Plus two side dishes.

Yelps rating scale: 1 star: Not good…read more 2 stars: Could've been better 3 stars: OK 4 Stars: Good 5 Stars: Great A Taste of North Carolina in the City: High Smoke, Mixed Hospitality If you are looking for authentic barbecue with roots straight out of North Carolina, reportedly run by three brothers from the state, though we didn't spot them during our visit, this spot has the craft down, and it is definitely one of the better BBQ places I have been in NY. Still, it misses a few foundational beats when it comes to true Southern hospitality and comfort. Atmosphere & First Impressions From the outside, you might easily mistake the restaurant for being closed. The windows make it tough to see in, and on a rainy day with the outdoor seating empty, it feels a bit hidden away. You are greeted by a wonderfully comfortable waiting area featuring plush sofas and a seating bench. I also really appreciated seeing such a diverse crowd of customers dining here, which is especially refreshing to see for this area. Be warned before you walk through the door: bring a sweater. They do not skimp on the air conditioning; they blast it! On the positive side, the bathrooms are immaculate while keeping that traditional, classic BBQ joint feel. Seating & Service When we arrived, I requested a quieter area due to sensory sensitivities. We waited a bit and were ultimately seated right next to the noisy bar. It looked like there was a cozy little nook past the fireplace that would have been ideal, but it had a laptop sitting on it. Even for a Sunday supper, keeping areas like that closed off when a guest needs a quieter space felt like a missed opportunity. Our waitress was working double duty as a bartender, so she was straight to business. She was efficient enough to give us what we needed, but lacking that warm, conversational touch. At the end of the meal, we weren't thanked for coming in but told to drive safely. We were accidentally overcharged for a fountain soda we never ordered. While the waitress corrected it when pointed out, there was an absolute lack of an apology. Taking responsibility is part of the package. The Meal: Highs and Lows The Cornbread: Starting off, the meal kicks off with complimentary cornbread, but it comes with a couple of caveats. Depending on how you were raised, cornbread camps are deeply divided on sweetness. This version is very sweet, crumbly, and honey forward. It is almost tasting like a boxed Jiffy honey mix with some extras. Unfortunately, it was cold and served with ice cold, solid butter that wouldn't spread. If you want more, it's $2 a piece, a detail they really ought to mention upfront rather than leaving it as a surprise. It is nice that they give it complimentary but they are banking on you consuming it and when you get your BBQ you want more but have to pay. It would be nice to be upfront about this. The Meats: The barbecue itself delivers. The meat is smoked nicely. We sampled the pulled pork, brisket, chicken, and sausage, paired with table-side salt, pepper, and just one single type of BBQ sauce available on the table. The Sides & Fixins: The baked beans were good, but the sides could have been much hotter. The collard greens had a noticeable crunch from the stems and consisted strictly of greens without any pieces of pork or turkey mixed in. I liked that it was not too salty for my liking. As for the mac and cheese, it lacked that signature baked cheese crust on top as seen in photos online. Visiting around 5:30pm on a Sunday evening left us wondering if we caught the tail end of things or were served leftover portions. Tableware & Details The tableware leaves room for improvement. Aside from the metal meat trays, everything is served on melamine (plastic) plates rather than real ceramic and you are each given a cloth napkin. Furthermore, guests are only given butter knives, and the cutlery could definitely be elevated to better enjoy the experience - especially to ensure proper access to napkins for a messy barbecue meal. Drinks & Hospitality The Sweet Tea: The sweet tea is sweet and good. However, you are not offered a refill here. For a Southern style spot, not offering a complimentary or even low cost refill on sweet tea felt neglectful and impolite. It's a small touch of hospitality that goes a long way. With roots that spread throughout the south, I have not experienced this even consuming BBQ at home in NY. Other Drinks: Cocktails run around $16 a person (which made neighboring tables wince a bit at $32 for two drinks), but I thoroughly enjoyed a cold Shiner beer straight from Texas. My beer was $12 tall boy and COLD. Ultimately, despite a few missteps with the sides and service, they have the smoking technique down well. True Southern hospitality is about making folks feel welcome, warm, and genuinely cared for from the moment they step in to the moment they leave, and bringing more of that heart to the dining room would elevate this place immensely.

Staying nearby and needed an early cup of coffee and it was open at 6am. Coffee was delicious and…read morethe baked goods (as well as all of the prepared foods) looked amazing although didn't indulge. Staff was also super friendly at 6:30am.

One of the best things about living in this area is we can go to The Main Course anytime we want…read moreto! Whether you're looking for a num num for breakfast and strong, "you'll be awake 'til next week" coffee -- or a main dish for lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed. The food is fresh; the combination of flavors bright and unique. There's a corn and avocado salad that's a fave of mine; they also have chicken burgers that come with a chipotle mayo that's also a staple in our household. Wraps/sandwiches; honestly, we've never been disappointed. Baked goods? Can't go wrong -- but mixed berry muffins and blueberry scones are particular faves. We're proud to be regulars here!

I cannot say enough about Howie and the food. We are from Buffalo, NY and are extremely picky when…read moreit comes to food and especially Italian. This food was OUTSTANDING! We had about 30 people come for our sons West Point Graduation and I couldn't have asked for anything better, every single person raved about it! I only wish we lived closer because I would use Gersky's for everything! I can never thank Howie and his staff enough!!

Absolutely wonderful!! Howie and team were amazing- pulled together the most beautiful and…read moredelicious spread for our baby shower. Super communicative and helpful every step of the way, even handled the rental company for us. Couldn't be happier!

I went on Saturday around 11:30 pm, and I was the only one there, it was empty!!!!!!…read moreA friend did the same a couple of weeks ago, on Saturday the same empty!!!! I gues the are no party people in highlansfalls!!!! And they charge $5 a person and two min drink, they should pay you!!!

I went to a banquet. "Buffet". Their food was catered to them...not good and skimpy. The pork was…read more100% gristle. Drinks were eight dollars...eight dollars! Each! Itsy-bitsy drinks. No table service at all. Basically tacky.

A dining Treasure of the Hudson Valley! I had the pleasure of eating dinner at the Bird and Bottle…read morewith three other people last night and loved everything about it. Katherine is so friendly to greet you at the front of the house, and the other four or five staff that assisted us were energetic, engaging and hard working. The food was spectacular in the opinion of all at our table. The chicken Scarpello was the best I have ever had and I made sure the waiter let the check know. The atmosphere was elegant and colonial and it was nice to see the place was packed with customers. The only things I would consider not spectacular was the specialty drink I had which was very average, and I wish more diners took the time to dress up more. This restaurant feels so elegant to me, the clientele should take the time in interest to dress less casual. I am looking forward to dining here again very soon! Thank you Bird and Bottle Inn for an providing an excellent Friday night out.

Lovely ambiance, creative food that is perfectly prepared. Excellent service and nice choice of…read moredifferent rooms to dine in.

My wife and I got married here on Friday, November 3rd. However, this review started about a year…read moreprior to this, when we met Bonnie, who gave us the tour, and customized a station style wedding for us. The tasting event sealed the decision for us, as the food was excellent. Our wedding went perfectly, without any issues other than my cousin splitting his pants dancing. The universe looked out for us with some amazingly warm weather, and our ceremony was outdoors in front of their beautiful waterfall. Bonnie was there to help us at any time during the whole year leading up to, and through the reception. Bonnie is excellent! The food was excellent! The venue is excellent.

Place has a pretty view of the Hudson. Place needs a facelift; it's a mix between a…read morerestaurant/catering hall/meets your neighbors back yard deck. Food was terrible. Prime rib was very very pink (not edible.) Staff was friendly as they kept bringing me drinks. Cocktail could have been better, as it was the only wedding on sure they shoved us in a small corner. Utilize your space!!!!!!!

I tried this food cart when I was at the World Cup Fan Zone at the Bk Bridge…read more Service: The wait time was very very long, up to 30 minutes in the line and another 10 after I ordered. I might understand its because we are in a fan zone and the number of people is overwhelming but I believe an extra person or 2 should have been added to avoid such issue. Food: I got the Cheeseburger sliders that comes with fries. Although the portion was small, The fries were delicious and crispy. The burger were alright and definitely would need improvement in term of the beef patty size and have the bread toasted or add some sauce to it.

Excellent! Great team, caring and delicious food! if you are looking for a super job this is the…read moreone.