So glad my gf decided to come here instead of the other spots on this side of the street. Celebrating my bday a few days early, we came to eat. Went up to the rooftop & what a nice dinner we had. We decided to split the GEM Apple Salad(to die for) Strega Pinsa(pizza,w/mozz,ricotta,italian sausage,broccoli rabe) so frickin good, and some Thai wings(my least favorite, missing the flavor for me a little) I ordered a vodka drink called Strega "something", lol, can't think of the name but it had mint in it and very tasty. Of course our fat asses ordered the 3 Gelato flavors, and ate it all!!! It was so good. The best thing about the whole thing was Dillon, our server, who could take everything we dished out & gave back to us,2 50something divas, we enjoyed bantering with him, and over all, he was super gracious & sweet. Thank you! A winner in my book! read more

Front Street Tavern - All the food we ate minus the dessert. Gem salad, stega pizza, thai wings. - New American Near Me - Kingston, New York

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This was a random stop for dinner in Kingston on a busy Saturday. The restaurant was full, loud, and crowded, but we were seated promptly. The service was good and attentive. The highlight of our dinner was the truffle fries. We ordered the mussels appetizer, and it was flavorless. My BF enjoyed his burger, but the seafood Alfredo I had was quite disappointing; the pasta was cooked perfectly, but the sauce left much to be desired; it could've used more sauce and flavor. The restaurant is pricey; just a side order of truffle fries was $11. read more

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We stopped in for lunch and ordered a bunch of appetizers. The calamari was way overcooked. The coating was dark in color. We ate it anyway. We ordered the wings extra crispy. They were not crispy. They were big though and the chicken was good. The beet and goat cheese salad was really good. It had lots of slivered almonds and fresh greens. The bang bang shrimp was plentiful and tasty. The service was friendly and they are dog friendly! read more

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When hubs searches for restaurants, he relies on his Google Maps, zooms in and picks a place. Not Yelp. Hey....I'm not criticizing, just telling the facts. And so, on a lazy Sunday, hubs and I landed at Front Street Tavern- on Front St in Kingston, NY. Front Street T.'s setting is relaxed and roomy with seating in every square inch- but not in a stuffy way. It serves up hearty starters, salads, main plates, etc. with drinks being more casual than mixology-heavy. We dove right in for main plates+drinks for our quick lunch. My Lavender Lemonade with Tito's was more refreshing than a knockout punch. But it was my Eggplant Parmesan that knocked me off my feet. Possibly the thinnest eggplant slices I've had to date. This was definitely cut out for me- has a tasty, only-tomato sauce- without all those seasonings, has no breadcrumbs on the veg with the perfect amount of Parmesan cheese. This is literally one of the best eggplant parms I've ever had! Service was great the entire time from our guy Trevor. This was a quick and tasty escape- so come hungry and explore the menu. read more

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Restaurant was empty. Service was good. Food was good. Ambiance was ok. Staff was talking to friends and seemed distracted. Nothing stood out as above average or below average. Overall an average experience! read more

Stopped in on a Friday afternoon and had an excellent experience. The bartender was super helpful helping us figure out parking as the payment app was down for street parking. After that, we had drinks (well priced!) and started with the burrata. It was excellent, the pesto was super tasty. I ordered the smashburger which was perfection, gridded patties with a potato bun, melty cheese, carmelized onions. My boyfriend enjoyed the rigatoni vodka, though I found it a bit spicy. It's a great vibe, chic but cozy, read more

Front Street Tavern - Rigatoni Vodka - New American Near Me - Kingston, New York

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Got here on valentines day to a completely closed restaurant and their phones arent even working! What the hell! There were only a few lights on but all curtains were closed. Why let people make reservations if you arent open!!! Was excited to try but wont be trying in the future after this. If i could give 0 stars i would. read more

In short this looks like a historical little pub that we had no huge expectations for and were blown away! As one of our party said this place was punching way ahead of its weight class. It doesn't settle for the usual pub fare and uses high quality freshly made ingredients. To that point some of the items on the specials list were not available Because they ran out. That might seem like a negative but it was because everything seemed to be made fresh daily. Our party enjoyed the schnitzel (including the 'best mashed potatoes ever enjoyed in a restaurant'); delicious bolognese (perfect portion /excellent ingredients). The waitress was helpful and the ambience was very nice. Definitely some regulars at the bar indicating it's worth re-visiting! read more

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Food was terrible - ordered the $20 fried calimari. Tiny rings, soggy breading. Arrived cold. Very small portion. Roasted beet salad - Probably half a bag of spring mix. A few small pieces of yellow beets. Cannot say that they were roasted. A small amount- a tablespoon, maybe ? Of goat cheese, same with sliced almonds. Just bad. Meatball sandwich-they didn't have the hoagie buns so offered to bring it on sourdough. Two thin slices with 3 small meatballs. Tasted like frozen meatballs. Hardly any sauce or cheese. Arrived cold. Chicken club sandwich- dry, small piece of chicken breast, literally 1/2 of a wilted lettuce leaf, mushy tomato slices, bacon & avocado. Bread was dry as well. Was hard to swallow a bite. Diet soda - unbelievably, it was flat. Only 2 other tables were occupied yet it took 45 minutes to get the order. Unpleasant $92 lunch for 2. read more

We had great and quick service, yummy food, and a pretty rooftop! Portion sizes seemed to be inconsistent.

Food was ok. Service was ok. Seating was horrible, hard chairs with metal backs. We will not be returning for this reason. JH read more

Stopped by for a quick appetizer and dessert. We enjoyed it! The service was great, and the ambiance of the restaurant was pleasant and very friendly. I look forward to trying a full meal here sometime! read more

My drink was delicious (lavender lemonade). I want really hungry so I just got the fries. I didn't really like them even though the bar recommended them. The aoili wasn't good. I don't like my fries over done and brown. Needed more topping. The service was good though. Views are nice. Limited rooftop options in the area. When you walk in you go past the bar and to your right to go upstairs to the patio. read more

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By seeing the mixed reviews we were a little skeptical at first. But this establishment surprised us. Once entered the dining room, we felt instantly relaxed. Chill vibe with jazzy music in the background. The guy at the front who seemed to be the manager/ owner was very warm and welcoming. Our waitress who also ran the bar was busy the whole time but was friendly and punctual. Nothing felt short. Impressive professionalism. Then it comes to the foods. The kale salad was simple but perfectly prepared. The best part that I appreciated the most was how thinly the veggie was shredded. It was like kale spaghettis. Not a lot of kitchens would spend time on cutting food into smaller sizes. I had fish and chips as my main. The portion was very generous. There were two big slabs of fish like burritos. The fish was so succulent and the crust was so thin that each piece broke into halves as I picked it up. It was probably the best fish and chips that I could remember. The next thing is a little odd the say. The condition of the restroom of a restaurant reflects how good or bad the management is. At least that's how I see it. At this place? I enjoyed my potty break. Nonetheless the price was fair. Not because the town is a little touristy but for being within the metro area, it was very reasonable. One last thing, we stopped by this town twice during a ski trip and visited two different restaurants. This is place was definitely the better choice. read more

Front Street Tavern - Dining room - New American Near Me - Kingston, New York

This restaurant is located in Kingston on N. Front St. we were really up for dinner at this hour on the rooftop deck. Drinks were in order, appys and entrees and more drinks. Giles was our server. The appy here is worth noting. "Tavern Eggs", bacon bedeviled eggs. Excellent. The entrees were very good plus. The atmosphere is a definite plus here. Reservations are strongly recommended, since people are slowly branching out into the public. I would rate this a 3+. read more

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Wife liked her beet salad, son liked the fish and chips (heavy batter though). I ordered the chicken and waffles and it was awful. No flavor, dry, no butter on the waffles, no seasoning on the chicken. Do yourself a favor and take it off the menu. Try chicken and waffle at other establishments and try to understand what it should be. Because it was awful is every way. I was starving and had to stop eating it. Are my sons leftover fuck instead. Waiter was attentive, good service. Over $90 (after 20% tip) for 3 people having an "ok" lunch = fail FYI, still tipped 20% since it's not my servers fault the kitchen sucks. And the food was pretty crappy. Noticed all the people love this place for the drinks. read more

Came here on a whim with a large group of friends and Erich sat us immediately even though we didn't have a reservation. They accommodated my food allergies and our service dog and gave us wonderful menu suggestions. I didn't get any photos because I was so hungry but the fried duck was surprisingly the star of the show. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area and would love to come here when the weather is nice to enjoy the rooftop! read more

Stopped on here for lunch after a meeting. Hadn't been to lunch uptown in quite a while. Even though I used to live in Fair St and ate around there all the time, things have changed so much, I ended up walking all over the place reading menus, all the while I knew I was dying for a burger! So of course landed back on Yelp and Front Street Tavern popped right up. I had been in here a long time ago but only for drinks. I sat the bar and got the Kobe cheeseburger w the house made chips. I couldn't even finish half of the burger it was huge. The chips were amazing, bartender friendly. Only reason for four stars is that my order took like 40 minutes and I ordered it extra rare plus the pace was almost empty cause it was on the late side of lunch. Why would an extra rare burger take 40 mins?? Also it's on the pricey side, but I guess that burger was more like 2-3 meals! Def recommend. I also noticed that they have personal pizzas when I was about leave. If u wanna try those be aware they are on a separate little menu, easy to miss. Oh! And they have a gigantic back room for parties if ur looking for that. It's a very pretty room they renovated recently read more

Antonio is a true Italian cuisine restauranteur from New York City, right here in the city of Kingston on front Street. If you have not been there yet, you need to, the food service and ambience is amazing and if you're looking for a delicious Italian meal look no further!! read more

Kingston has a fun, walkable downtown section with lots of shops to explore. We did this and then stopped at Front Street Tavern for dinner. Lots of good options on the menu but the whole table landed on the pork schnitzel. This was a good choice, with two thin cutlets breaded and topped with a mushroom gravy. The sweet and sour cabbage was an interesting and delicious side. Service was exception with the server and host checking on us several times and engaging in conversation. Very personable. read more

Front Street Tavern - Schnitzel - New American Near Me - Kingston, New York

Food was so wonderful and especially for our group of 24 people to be served all at the same time. Everyone agreed that service was GREAT and we all had a marvelous time. I personally would go out of my way to eat there again. I live in Florida and go out to eat often and wish the restaurant were near me so I could go there all the time! read more

This place is a very popular in Kingston. We called ahead of time to try to make reservation, was told that we won't have any problem to be seated. As we got there they told us only has table as the bar upstairs, we were seated upstairs but the heat lamp was not working and cold outside so they brought us to the bar downstairs. A little unpleasant experience at the beginning. The bartender was super friendly, served both drink and food for us. I had clam chowder for appetizer, my soup was not hot, more colder than warm. Told the waitress, she replaced a new bowl that's perfect. Didn't like the mussel that well, just personal didn't like the Tomato based mussel that overpowered the flavor. Porterhouse is large and perfectly grilled, perfect to share. If you have big appetite you might be able to finish by yourself, I think the meat itself is not 20oz, it's still manageable. read more

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Normally I'd give this place a solid 3 only because nothing mind blowing but they deserve 4 because of the great service. Pretty roof top dining with a fan to keep bugs away. We had deviled eggs, French onion soup and steak and mashed potatoes to split. The beer selection was good I had the juice bomb. The steak was cooked perfectly and very tender. I would've liked a red wine sauce or maybe mushrooms- it was a bit plain but decent. The soup needed more cheese. The service was excellent especially considering they're going up and down stairs. They have a bathroom on the roof too which was convenient. read more

I was very disappointed. My husbands fish and chips were over fried and dried . They offered to redo the fries and returned the same way . I ordered Sheperds pie .The potatoes surrounding the 1/2 cup of seasoned beef with scant carrots and peas tasted like instant potato . The food was a 2 . The server was a 5 . Needless to say I will not go back . read more

Cute spot with great food and friendly service. What else could you ask for? French onion soup was great, I was impressed. The side of fries was huge and the perfect level of crispy. Tasted even better after doing a nearby hike! read more

Front Street Tavern - Fries - New American Near Me - Kingston, New York

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We had my nephews rehearsal dinner last night at the Tavern. Everything was in point. Ambiance was great, service and food fantastic. I recommend highly for an event or even a dinner spot. read more

First time coming to Kingston and found such a lovely place to have dinner! Great for a casual date night. Our server was great and very friendly! We got the sesame cauliflower bites and the onion rings, both cooked perfectly and very flavorful. For our entrees we chose the chicken sandwich and shrimp pesto. Loved it so much and the portions are very filling! read more

Outrageous prices: $18 for grilled cheese. Poor quality: nachos with gloppy Cheez-Wiz, bland guac, an inedible mess. Indifferent service: server unapologetic. Used to be decent. Now the opposite. Avoid: expensive mediocrity. read more

When a nearby restaurant foolishly wouldn't let me reserve an outdoor table for our girl's lunch we turned a negative into a positive. We had a fabulous leisurely lunch on the rooftop - even the weather was ideal. The menu was varied, the service was superior, the portions were hefty, and the meals were delicious. I was already a loyal patron and today validated my loyalty. read more

Front Street Tavern - New American Near Me - Kingston, New York

After a rather unappealing start to its latest manifestation, this restaurant has gotten a subtle but really nice decor upgrade. The staff are outstanding, and -- I'm surprised to be saying this -- I just had the best bowl of French onion soup I've ever had, even in Europe. The stock, which is at the heart of this dish, was superlative. I ordered a second bowl and scarfed it right up! read more

Amazing service! Great espresso martinis:). Super friendly and accommodating to a group of 15! Bachelorette Party Fun :). read more

Front Street Tavern - New American Near Me - Kingston, New York

The Front St section of Kingston, NY is kitschy, quaint, historic, and fun. We wanted to enjoy an early warm spring day there as change of scenery. Between popping into the shops, we enjoyed a late lunch at the Tavern. Downstairs is a cool tavern/pub vibe with character and great bar. We chose to eat upstairs where they have rooftop dining. Lovely to be outside! Waitstaff was so friendly and attentive. Good drinks, food, and setting. read more

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Great food and great service in a cozy atmosphere. It's a tavern/bar type atmosphere but with an elevated menu. My husband and I stopped in for a late lunch. My husband had a cheesesteak and I had the grilled cheese with tomato soup. Both were very good quality and the service was so friendly and efficient. Can't wait to return. read more

went there on Sunday 6/22 extreme heat warning issued for area and we were told we had to eat on the roof instead of in a pleasant air conditioned restaurant. 97 degrees outside we should have been told when we made reservations that we would not be able to eat inside. no one wanted to sweat while trying to enjoy dinner. you also have to be careful or your silverwere will fall through the slots in the tables onto the floor. poor business decision read more

Overall I'm pretty happy with Front Street. Especially during the warm months when we can take advantage of their rooftop dining! The food is good. It's not overly imaginative or edgy. But it's GOOD! And pretty consistent. One thing that just blows me away though, is their schnitzel sandwich. It's one of those things (as you may have seen in my other reviews) that threatens to control me every time I walk in the door. I like to try new things, but this schnitzel is so good it's like I'm hypnotized... Anyhoo - try them out! I'm sure you'll be happy with your meal. read more

I find it astounding that the manager of this restaurant would serve me my soup AND main course at the same time. He strolled to my table, a dish in each hand. And then be insulted when I inquired as to if he were nuts serving the soup and main course together. I'm sorry, but it seems to me that if you are in the restaurant business you should know how it's done. read more

Amazing place, amazing food and amazing service... everything on the menu was awesome... pub food with a twist... truffles fries, yuca fries, vegetarian nachos, schnitzel, fish and chips absolutely amazing... I had the prime rib Au jus... by far the best ever... you would think I have stock in the place... and our server Ashley was awesome... go there if your in town.. they own several other places and I am sure the quality is just as good. Can't wait to try them next time in town read more

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Never realized there was a back room to this place. We sat in a large dining room in the back and it was nice decor and quiet for a large space. Great waitress who was attentive. Nice local beer selections as well. Deviled eggs as an app were a good choice and the bam bam shrimp were crispy, seasoned perfectly and delicious. I had the schnitzel as my entree which was a nice change from The usual steak or pasta. Served on mashed potatoes and super authentic red cabbage, I was beyond happy. Very filling with large portion as well. Two minor complaints which didn't effect our experience. The back dining room was a bit in the cold side for a winter night but it was about 5pm so I'm guessing the heat was just getting cranked up. Secondly, the floor was super slippery. Not wet but oddly slippery. Maybe it's the flooring or how they mop it but every time I went to push my chair in, my feet slipped. Maybe I just need new shoes. Right in the heart of Uptown Kingston, good location. Off street and on street parking. Check this place out. read more

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Like all of Frank Guido's restaurants it is mediocre at best. The hosts did not seem to have any idea what was going when it came to seating our party. I will say our waitress was excellent. They try to make more of the food then what you are getting.....sysco's finest. It was an adequate meal, but there are too many places within a few miles that are vastly superior. I will say front street tavern did seem to have something his other restaurants do not have. A large serving of loud mouth, white trash customers. The dress code is Kingston casual, ie, if you are man, and your shirt has sleeves you are over dressed for this place. There are too many options in Kingston that are far better to waste your time and money here. read more

This was such a great find on a whim and while looking for a bite to eat in the area after picking a random exit. We sat up on the rooftop bar for a late lunch. Even with it being 90 outside it was a comfortable temperature up there. Started with a refreshing unsweetened iced tea paired with the fresh and crispy Brussel sprouts appetizer. The balsamic drizzle was so good! I then had the Mexican bowl. So delicious but the chicken was VERY spicy. Almost too spicy. The flavor was delicious though. Generous portion and very flavorful. The service was friendly but a bit slow. Happy we stopped in! read more

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