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    Harper's

    3.9 (281 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Fra Diavolo
    Maddy M.

    Had a nice dinner at Harper's on a week night. The restaurant has cozy, elevated vibes. Bar/counter seating and table seating available. We didn't see it on our menu, but our server recommended the cheese plate starter, which had something for everyone. The Fra Diavolo included a generous amount of yummy mussels, and the shrimp were very large but chewy. The dish was served with charcoal baked bread. I would come back here for dinner and try some other options.

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    Karolina E.

    Went in before closing for a cocktail, the waiter was polite and the inside was nice. The kitchen was closed and we only tried the cocktails, they didn't taste bad. But they hey forgot to put one ingredient in the liquid gold cocktail for my husband, namely tajin. My cocktail on the bar card cost $16 , but the bill showed it for $18. We had no desire at all to deal with the situation. So we just paid and left. I'm not sure what grade to give for the error in each of the orders, but I think it's fair to give it a 3. P.s. I ordered the island breeze, which was $18. If you have any changes to the menu, it would be nice to change it.

    That Special Touch Is Everything: (Complimentary Anniversary Bubbles)
    Mercedes C.

    Harper's has brought a minimalist style- even when 'minimalist' wasn't a trend 10?, 11?, 12? years ago! The style is very stripped-back with a white-washed effect, wood accents, few, sleek iron touches, a frame here and there and a bar+area that's popping. Located on Main St in Dobbs Ferry, we decided to come here since we were close by. And their menu- while not 8-pages-long, said, "let's really enjoy Harper's". Plus my friend Jason M., had a lot of nice things to say. One of the blank spaces when you reserve on OpenTable- that you can navigate through Harper's website, has the 'select an occasion'. I normally forgo this option because even when I used to plug in the specific occasion at other restaurants, they just turn a blind eye on the request. Not Harper's my friend. Not Harper's. Greeting was warm with, "ahhhh, Mercedes....yes" and we were seated in no time. As if the warm greeting wasn't enough, 2 glasses of bubbly were brought over in the quickness. Thank you so very much. From there, everything still went uphill. From my wonderful girl Kiera, to the host, busgirls, cocktails that packed a nice punch that got you later and of course, the food. Every element has been thought of. Even with their 'minimal' feel, their menu mirrors that concept as well. From our cheese plate, to my chunky smashed potatoes to hubs' root vegetable medley in his dish- everything was very natural and so tasty. And while not strictly devoted to seafood, Harper's still serves up an aquatic bounty with care and flair. From their octopus appetizer that sounded nice, to their baked oysters- we went way off on another tangent and ordered other items instead. Everything about Harper's set the tone for our special evening to celebrate the first time hubs and I met 21 years ago. It's only a matter of time before we return because the pull of Harper's' seafood options (and other selections) sound too delicious to pass up.

    I've been going to Harper's for the last 6 years now. My wife and I both live in Yonkers but we make the trip out here because of how amazing everything is. The atmosphere is superb, the waitstaff is lovely, and the drinks are one of a kind. With that being said, the food is what keeps us coming back to Harper's. The food here is second to none, my favorite dish is the Lamb chops. My wife usually gets the fusilli or the gnocchi. I recommend this spot to all my friends and family when they ask me for restaurants!

    Salmon was delicious and broccoli rabe

    I had my Christmas party here in Tuesday night and it was fabulous! The food came out perfectly . The manager was so helpful in putting together prefixe menu for me and my coworkers . The drinks were amazing! So much flavor with exotic ingredients. The staff was friendly and on point . It was overall a great night and am going to come back for date night with the hubby . The dim lighting and music had such a good vibe . Thank you Harper's !!

    Black or autostic explain to us why they did not honor our reservation But she did the white people without one

    Absolutely love, the new owners, personable, engaging, checked on us several times. Will admit was a little disappointed with the change of menu. Some of my favorites are gone, but the new additions are absolutely fabulous! The servers were extremely attentive and accommodating. The new owners I think are there about a month. There were a couple little hiccups, but they made sure to accommodate. They gave us a desserts for free, which I will say do not pass up on the crème brûlée cheesecake absolutely fabulous. Love what they did to the backyard space looking forward to many other meals.

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    We had dinner last week place is just ok nothing special service was slow ,as for dinner was not impressed for the prices they charge.

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    The food was mediocre, at best. I think their reviews are bogus. The portions are also quite small.

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    Food arrived so late; the service is terribly disorganized. The restaurant needs to be reorganized

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    Had a couple of great nights here. The food is excellent and the service very good also. No complaints.

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    My friends and I enjoy a beautiful afternoon lunch. Food was enjoyed by all and the atmosphere and…read moreservice was excellent

    Server: Jorge Bartender: Carlos…read more The restaurant sits downhill on the water from the central town. When you walk in, the decor is very beautiful in a Lloyd Wright type of design. Lots of glass and wood. Of course there is the view, which the massive windows capitalize upon. The water and tree line beyond are extremely stunning. The first member of the staff was Carlos, fortunately. I had arrived early and decided to spend my time Journaling at the bar. He did everything right, and was "hospitable" on top of that. Between the atmosphere and the jovial nature of the bartender, I initially thought this would be a great place to come when visiting my friend up here. My friend arrived and we caught up on his trip overseas. Carlos offered a drink and provided a good alternative when the tap wasn't working for the first choice. Knowing his stock was points for Carlos. Eventually we decided to sit. We were led outdoors to a heavenly spot. If you've been here at night, you have to try the scenery during the day. Then Jorge came to our table, and brought whatever tension he had to our table and the subsequent meal. Crap. My friend ordered first and you could tell his surprise at the waiter's impatience. I felt it myself afterwards. The rest of the staff seemed to understand the "hospitality" part of the hospitality industry. The octopus was a bit chewy and one note (lacking complexity of flavor). Not bad, but nothing spectacular in competition. The Portuguese Pork Chop sandwich didn't suffer from the same monotone flavor pallette. It was a superb symphony of tastes and textures, tender and crunchy and salty and sweet. The four is for the fly in the ointment. When I get together with others, I want to maintain the positive energy between us without worrying about negativity. There are other spots in Dobbs Ferry where I know that will happen guaranteed.

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    Hudson Social

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    3.6(310 reviews)
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    "Hudson Social is an American bistro located inside the historic Dobbs Ferry train station house…read moreoverlooking the waterfront. Housed in a revitalized historic train station directly next to the Metro-North tracks and Waterfront Park." I must say there is something about train stations and their nearby eateries. Whenever, my friends and I travel to the Hudson Valley, from Tarrytown, to Cold Spring to Poughkeepsie, there are always restaurants that jut out from the train stations. I must say, the food is awesome. Today, my friend Rochelle and I were in a New York Stare of Mind, and followed Billy Joel's instructions but took the Metro North vs a Greyhound bus to Dobbs Ferry. We took in the sun and the Hudson River before dining at Hudson Social. A cool eatery offering a bit of upscale pub food. The menu offers burgers, salads, tacos and a brunch menu until 3pm on weekends. We were in the mood for something light thus we ordered tacos: brisket for Rochelle, pulled pork for myself and a side of hand cut fries. Here's where a bit of a disconnect arose: Rochelle did not want pico de gallo but the server should have instructed her to add a different ingredient to prevent dryness. The brisket was cooked perfectly with a slight char mixed with guacamole but could have used a kick and cilantro. The soft taco was flavorless. My pulled pork taco was delicious: Mango salsa with pineapple chunks, pork was also slightly roasted and guacamole gave it a delicious flavor. I also thought cilantro should have been added. The hand cut fries were good not great, but portion was generous. There was live music: a flutist who played with prerecorded music. There is a bar as well to purchase drinks. Dining al fresco is a must; the view of the Hudson River is wonderful. Must say, the server was not friendly and checked on us mid way through meal. Some folks do like to get away.. and a trip to Dobbs Ferry for a beautiful lunch on the Hudson, is well worth it.

    We had a great happy hour here. We ordered the tacos, the kale Caesar salad, and some guac and…read morechips. Cocktails are fabulous! We got a rum punch and. A passionfruit Mojito, which was excellent. Bartender was really great And we will be back

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    The setting is nice and the calamari, fried onion rings and fried oysters were great. The caesar…read moresalad dressing was tasteless and the cheese ontop was tasteless as well. The creamed spinich was extremely salty. The Memphis ribs which I asked for without the sauce did not have any seasoning whatsoever. Our server was great but there was too few servers for the restaurant therefore the service was spotty.

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