"Hudson Social is an American bistro located inside the historic Dobbs Ferry train station house overlooking 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. read more

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

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I love this place. It's a go-to destination for work and casual lunches because it's right on the train line at Dobbs Ferry. If you eat outside, which I have, you will hear the trains going by from time to time -- but you are rewarded for that by the gorgeous river view on the other side! I've had their burger and their grilled chicken sandwich; I enjoyed both, but the chicken sandwich was really excellent (and a bit messy -- get extra napkins!). Most recently, I had the Hummus & Grilled Pita as a lunch and it was a perfect mid-day meal -- filling but not too much food to put me into the food coma. Glad to now be in the season of being able to sit outside, as that's really special for eating there. read more

Hudson Social - Hummus & Grilled Pita -- so good! - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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Hudson social is conveniently located at the exit of the Dobbs Ferry train station and a parking lot walk over to the Dobbs ferry water view . It has indoor outdoor seating clean restrooms; and a nice staff. The food is ok ; my fish was dry the steak my other half had needed salt . I had to asked for ranch twice but they did sub my fries for salad . For two of us without tip it was 100 for two meals and 1 drink not cheap if you aren't wowed. Will I go back for an appetizer and drink sure ; maybe not a meal. read more

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Sat outside. Very family friendly. The trains pass by ever not sure, 20 minuets . 3 people had the Cuban sandwich. ( 2 of us from So. Florida) G said it was delious. I had the fish and chips fried in corn meal. Not my favorite. But it was nice to sit outside w/ plenty of big umbrellas. read more

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The food was just okay. The lobster tower appetizer definitely didn't feel worth the price, and the same goes for the two small tacos. The chicken was also kind of chewy, and overall there wasn't a very big selection. The view is really nice, though, and was probably the best part of the experience. read more

We enjoyed our visit to Hudson Social one day for an early dinner outside. We enjoyed the option to dine Al fresco. The staff were welcoming, and professionally. The food was delicious, plentiful and reasonably priced. We had a great experience overall and will definitely return in the future! read more

We are not impressed with this place. It's waterfront but the window is kind of small to really enjoy the view. Foods are underwhelming. It takes a long time to serve and their soup came lukewarm. read more

Hudson Social - Grilled Shrimp - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

Hudson Social is tucked away in Yonkers & is a great spot for watching the sunset/having a couple drinks/dinner which is exactly what I did. I had a couple of rum-based cocktails which honestly were average at best- not much alcohol & a bit too sweet. As for the food, the chicken quesadilla was a huge portion & tasty. The nachos were pretty good too albeit I wish they used a different type of cheese as this one lacked that "gooey" element I feel like nacho cheese should have. The shrimp tacos were good as well. All in all, this is a cute spot but I see myself solely going here when the sun is winding down during long summer days ie when you can sit outside since it honestly looked a lot better outside than inside. read more

Hudson Social - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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Atmosphere is great! Met Matt the owner. Nice guy!! But $16 for a Grey Goose and Tonic and $ 8 for a Coney Island Mermaid draft is way too much on a Saturday afternoon even in Westchester!! read more

Hudson Social is hands down one of my favorite spots in Dobbs Ferry! The riverside location is unbeatable--perfect for a relaxing meal with a view, whether you're catching up with friends or just soaking in the vibes. I had the slow-roasted brisket sandwich and the Kansas City-style pulled pork sandwich--both were absolutely delicious. Tender, flavorful, and served with golden fries that hit the spot. To top it off, the Rum Runner and Blueberry Breeze cocktails were ice-cold, refreshing, and perfectly mixed. Pure summertime bliss! What really made the experience stand out was the attentive and genuinely friendly staff. From the moment we sat down, we felt taken care of. Our server checked in just enough without hovering and made great recommendations with a smile. It's clear the team here takes pride in what they do. Also love how community-focused they are--with events like their upcoming Pride Brunch, Hudson Social isn't just a place to eat--it's a celebration of good food, good people, and good energy. Can't recommend it enough. Hudson Social has officially earned a permanent spot on my favorites list! --Your Pal Sals read more

Hudson Social - Slow Roasted Brisket Sandwich & Kansas City style pulled pork sandwich, with Ice cold Rum Runner & Blueberry Breeze - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

Very friendly staff. Quick service. Food and drinks were great. Nice spot by the water. read more

Hudson Social - Fish sandwich - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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So this place was cute... We wanted to take a little road trip from New Jersey and go have lunch on the water somewhere. This is facing the Hudson river and is somewhat deceptive when you actually look at the restaurant website. This is right next to a train station, and there is a drop off street between where you sit and then there's a parking lot and then the Hudson river. Still scenic but just not the same as being Waterfront. Service was amazing, they have a full bar and outdoor seating. The food was very good and priced reasonably. I would have given this review more stars, but I do feel like the pictures on the website are inaccurate and we weren't as close to the water as I wanted to be. We had driven several miles to go here and so that was the disappointing aspect of it. I would go again if I was in the neighborhood just because of the service and the food. It was not handicap accessible to get to the restrooms. However, that's another checkmark on the experience. read more

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I really enjoyed Hudson social. The ambience on their outdoor patio by the Hudson River is beautiful. This old train station has great drinks and decent food. The service was also great. There's nothing better on an early spring night when the weather is great and the sun is sitting over the Hudson and enjoying a cocktail with a good friend. read more

Bartender is great. Waiter is great. Hamburgers are excellent. Code a side Salad with a hamburger instead of the fries was very good. Fresh and delicious. ice cream is terrible, it has to come off the menu . Ingredients and taste are not good . read more

Hudson Social - Ice cream cup served tonight. - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

We visited our friends in Dobbs Ferry on a July afternoon. They took us to this place for dinner. We sat outside. The service was great. We ordered several items and all of them came reasonable quickly and were quite tasty. We specifically liked the fish dishes. Overall, it was a good experience. We would gladly go back there again. read more

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Came here for happy hour with some coworkers and it was a lovely place. We sat outside near the bar area and it was awesome. They have lots of room to accommodate larger groups and very spacious area so it doesn't feel crowded. The service was fast we ordered a few rounds of drinks and everything came out pretty quickly. We did not order food but the menu looked great. read more

Hudson Social - Outside - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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It was just ok not great but ok , but not for the price you pay, service just ok not fast but not slow I don't know if I will be back.

We were looking for "something by the water" and Hudson Social popped up. It's kind of by the water, but it's literally next to the Dobb's Ferry train tracks in the old station house. We sat outside, there's a nice view of the hudson in the distance. They have big umbrellas which worked well as the sun set. The train is loud but short-lived. It poured rain as we were finishing up and we were able to scoot closer to the awning area. We drank a lot (cute mixed drinks menu, 4 draft beers and a lot of wine choices) and had lots of apps. I really liked the burrata. The hummus was good too. The cauliflower had a powerful kick, but I'm a lightweight when it comes to spice. The nachos were ok, but they went well with our drinks. Great attentive service. Our cups were never empty! read more

I've never had a bad experience here. Everything is great. Service is good, staff are friendly, ambiance is nice and the view is is pretty awesome! Plus is pet friendly My last visit here was for mother's day brunch. I didn't make reservations but took a chance anyways. It was all booked. So I asked if I could place an order to go. Staff said to do it on website. I tried but it wasn't working. I went back inside and told them it wasn't working. Manager came up to me and told me they were pretty booked and shut the take out function off because the kitchen was behind in orders. I was about to leave but asked him one more time if I could please put an order in w him and take it to go. He said ...you know what ok. We are pretty behind but depending on what you order I can put a rush on it being that is mother's day! Oh I was sooo happy and grateful. I order chicken fingers wings, burgers and fries. Figure that would be quick order! It was 20mins later I was by the water enjoying a picnic w my kids for mothers day. They did me solid on a very hectic day w no reservations. Thats 5 stars service for me! read more

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Pleasantly surprised. I'd come here every now and again. Food and drinks were better than expected. Better than what you'd get at a diner. Inside nice and air conditioned. Outside nice in a cool day. Portions are appropriate. Service was ok, could have been a bit more cheerful or helpful. I think it's a great casual meet up place for a small group of friends and family. read more

We hosted a milestone birthday party for 50 people at Hudson Social and were completely pleased! We had the entire downstairs, which was comfortable for our guests. Planning the party was easy with great communication. The food was great. The set up was exactly as we requested. The staff was helpful and friendly throughout the evening. A big thumbs up for this venue for a casual, buffet-style, relaxed party! read more

Locally owned cozy bar and restaurant for either a date night or a group gathering. It is located right at the Dobbs Ferry train station (convenient!) , however, they do a wonderful job at blocking out the noise from coming inside the building. The outside bar / dining are both great in the warmer weather and they usually have a band playing. The upstairs space is available for parties (I am guessing around 35-40 people max). They have a mouth/watering selection of food and cocktails. I recommend the cosmo cocktail, the social burger, buffalo chicken sandwich, and the loaded French fries. All were exceptional! read more

This place makes for a nice dinner as it's right off the Metro North on the Hudson, beautiful beautiful view!! Very cozy and sleek inside, they have a nice upstairs area which is where we sat. There's something for everyone on this menu if you're going with a bigger party and the food is solid :) read more

Hudson Social - Chicken Milanese - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

Awesome food, Quick service, Amazing Atmosphere, Ambiance was incredible. The servers were so great and understanding with customers, read more

Admittedly this place is pretty average but the view of the water really helps improve it. It's not that I wouldn't go, normally but it's kinda pricey for American food. I got the veggie burger replaced on the Social Burger which was a good choice and some truffle fries because I can't control my cravings for truffle. We also got a Caesar to start which was pretty good as well. Nothing was extremely special but they had some good beer options and they are pet friendly so I'll absolutely be back. The staff was kind although a little distracted at the beginning. They were attentive once we sat down and also gave us space. It's right in front of the train tracks so you should know it can get noisy, but again this view makes up for it. read more

Hudson Social - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

Had dinner here tonight and it was so good! Our waitress, Rachel was amazing. Super attentive and gave us really good recommendations. We will definitely be back to see her and her welcoming vibes. Definitely recommend coming here, especially on a nice day to sit outside with the views of the river. read more

The view is beautiful and undeniable. If you have no monetary budget then go here. The food is tasty, service is good and the scene is great. You may need to order more than one entree... The food portions, content, and price, do not line up for me. Inflation this inflation that, I get it. But for anyone reading I want you to know that after spending $68 here for two entrees and two drinks, I had to go to the supermarket after to get food because I was still hungry. This does not add up. No one should go home hungry. No owner reply necessary. Thank you! read more

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Best food on the Hudson and the amazing view is the icing on the cake perfect place to take anyone Crispy Brussels sprouts were very tasty arugula is must if your into salads The wings can definitely compete with the best The salmon and mahi mahi hit the spot you won't be disappointed Reservations preferred read more

The restaurant's location is GREAT but the food is truly terrible. We were served a spoiled salmon dish for $35 and a flat tap beer. (Sent both back, obv.) The Cuban sandwich was heaping with pickles and one slice of tasteless meat on a thick sub roll. The acoustics (LOUD) make it impossible to hear anyone at the table except the person sitting directly next to you. Not social at all. This is my third time going there with similar experiences-bad food and LOUD! Hopefully the owners will take their customers' feedback to heart by upping their food/kitchen and installing sound absorbing panels. read more

Very well organized and well managed eatery (even with the overflowing crowd at this visit). I had the Social Burger. Delicious! Perfectly cooked - I asked for it Medium Rare - with the fixings as described in the menu. Served in a tray overflowing with fries. And the fries were delicious on their own. Well cooked yet crisp. Yummy! Reasonably priced menu options with a decent bottled wine selection. Definitely worthy of a visit. We will definitely be returning. read more

Hudson Social - Social Burger with Fries. - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

Came For brunch Right ear metro North stop cool park for kids further down from restaurant makes this place cool spot to bring your kids or the dogs. Service was patient with all the dogs and little one s around Food was fresh and plentiful Drink's were weak but we didn't mind as we were there for ambiance and company Not a bad spot along the many that are along metro north stations in Westchester read more

Company, food and drink. Take a look at the river before or after. Very zen. Service as very pleasant and the after scenery was great. read more

Hudson Social - The view from afar. - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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Went with a friend and sat by the water. Service was quick and friendly. We shared Brussels sprouts and they were excellent. Great views and ambiance. read more

My experience mirrored the review by Michelle G; I'm curious if she, or her daughter were minorities. I'm curious because on Saturday I was invited to brunch; my date was African-American. We were seated, given water and menus; that was it. I made eye contact with one stocky gentleman, twice; both times he told me our waiter was coming; the bus boys ignored us. I decided we should go; who wants to spend money at a place you are not wanted; it's probably why it was SO empty. We passed another restaurant that was close by; we called and were told we could come right over, and we did. Brunch at Half Moon was amazing; the food was delicious and our waiter Ari, was super attentive. Our first date turned out better than expected with the change of venue; Hudson Social's view paled in comparison to the Half Moon. read more

Hudson Social - Previous Review; we had the same exact experience. - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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Great spot right on the water and next to a cute park. Sat at the bar and had the hummus plate, it was delicious. Rachel, the bartender, made a mean cocktail and gave us amazing service - she's a rockstar! Will definitely be back. read more

I highly recommend this restaurant the views are absolutely beautiful. The food was very good and super fresh. The service was great all the employees were super friendly, attentive, helpful and professional. The live music on Thursday nights is awesome. read more

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I wouldn't rate zero stars but the one star is for the atmosphere and a kids menu. It's a nice atmosphere overlooking the park with river views certain times of the day. It's restaurants like this that I question all of yelp and it's reviews. How does anyone rate this place higher then 2 stars? Was I there on that type of whirlwind day when everything in FOH and BOH goes wrong? Because the service was terrible, the food awful and the drinks watered down. The main courses arrived to the table before the first round of drinks. That's just bad teamwork. The chicken was completely dried out and that's just terrible culinary skills, The sandwiches that were ordered had burnt stale bread. Not lightly toasted fresh bread, stale burnt hard bread that flaked when bitten into and that's just a careless blunder. Then no one came back to the table until we were all done eating and the busser had cleared the table of dirty dishes and that's just simply bad service. They were busy but not swamped. Are they understaffed or do they just don't care because no one else does? A teenager was the hostess and I didn't see a single floor manager. This isn't an Applebee's or an IHOP where it's a standardized run format. This is a pricer cafe style restaurant where an actual adult should be overlooking the operations and remedying any blunders that typically arise in a fast paced busy establishment. Whoever owns and runs this place obviously has no desire or knowledge how to operate a restaurant properly and produce a great dining experience. It's success is solely based off of the location so why care? The owner doesn't and the staff obviously don't care. Westchester has a lot of places like this. On the surface it's shiney, hip and trendy just what the housewives of Westchester love and desire. But realistically it's a cluster that should be avoided at all costs by true foodies and dining enthusiasts. read more

Was here for St Patricks Day because voices were spreading that Hudson Social has the best CornBeef! YES THEY DO!! It was so exquisite that we almost ate our own plates. The location is very convenient if you drive, plenty of park space right in front. The staff is very friendly. Host super welcoming and waiters super friendly and attentive, they really give you a wonderful recommendation on their beer selection. Would definitely come back read more

Hudson Social - Cornbeef and Cabbage - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

We come here often for after work events and work-related interview dinners, and the food and service has always been very helpful! The wings, nachos, social fries are all amazing, as is the kale caesar salad. They have a variety of drinks, and service is very responsive. read more