A random road-trip stop at Shadows turned into one of the greatest dining experiences of our lives…read more We just wanted a solid meal with a river view after a long day on the highway. Instead, we found a culinary gem. The space is spectacular -- bright, open, and surrounded by relaxing river ambiance. We began our evening on the outdoor balcony, but a sudden thunderstorm dropped a tsunami of rain prompting a quick relocation into the equally welcoming main dining room. Our waiter, a charming young man from Hungary, gave us an excellent primer on the menu, which expertly balanced accessible staples with high-end luxury (creeping all the way up to an eye-popping $155 Wagyu steak special -- there were only 15 servings available for the night we later found out). As Port lovers, we were floored by the beverage options. Living outside of Philadelphia, we're used to restaurants offering one or two uninspired Tawnys. Shadows boasts an embarrassment of riches. Our waiter candidly confessed Port wasn't his forte and quickly dispatched the sommelier, Enrique. The fluid, passionate back-and-forth that followed was incredible; we learned more about wine in five minutes with Enrique than in decades of traveling. We gladly handed him the steering wheel for the rest of the night. Because we were celebrating my birthday, we went all in. My wife crossed caviar off her bucket list and tried the delectable octopus -- a substantial steak rather than the usual fried bits at most establishments. After some enabling from my wife, I went temporarily insane and ordered the Wagyu. As frequent diners, it was the priciest plate I've ever ordered, and it was worth every single penny. From the kitchen's flawless execution to exceptional hospitality that extended from the GM to the bus staff, the evening was perfect. Yes, we dropped a small fortune, but entirely by choice -- the menu accommodates nearly all budgets. We left feeling like we made out like bandits because the memories were priceless. Several times during dinner I literally felt envious of the locals. I hope they realize what a treasure they have in their midst.

The first thing you're stuck with at this restaurant are the beautiful views of the Hudson River…read more The setting is amazing whether you're sitting inside or out. I found mixed results with the food. The flatbread appetizer and cheesecake dessert was very good. I ordered steak as my entree and the server asked if I wanted it cooked rare, medium, or well done. I asked for medium rare and she said they couldn't do that. What kind of high end restaurant can't cook a steak medium rare? I found the cut I received to be way too overcooked. If you're looking for a place with a great view, stop by. Just don't order steak.

Again, another fabulous dinner and evening at Crew! The quality and presentation of the food was…read moreexceptional! Our friendly server Rob was extremely attentive and provided descriptions on the various entrees. I started with a light, delicious cherry Bellini. Not too sweet, a beautiful color of pink bubbly goodness! Just what the doctor ordered! Husband had a great local IPA out of Brooklyn. When he couldn't decide, he was offered a samples to try. My entree was the best Pasta Bolognese I've had in a very long time! I'm an Italian and it transcended me back to childhood in my mother's kitchen! The rich abundant meat flavor blended perfectly with the spiced tomato sauce! It was a truly delicious dish ladled over the cooked just right al dente pasta! Deliciousness at 100% ! I highly recommend it! Husband had the huge, thick cut , bone in pork chop! Unbelievable flavor! The glaze was deliciously savory with hidden tastes of sweet Asian over perfectly charred cut up sweet potatoes and sticky rice on the side. Both our dinners portions were very large offering plenty for another meal at home. This was our fourth visit to the restaurant . Next time we are traveling up here to Poughkeepsie for work from Boston area we will certainly return! Each visit gets better and better! It makes me realize why familiar faces return regularly to the restaurant. The owner Tom is so welcoming and friendly. The food is not only excellent but the friendly atmosphere the whole staff provide makes it a winning combination! You all are so lucky to have this restaurant near by! Deliciousness and the best hospitality with fair pricing is hard to beat! I wish I took pictures!

A really nice & small local place right on Rte 9 in Poughkeepsie. A little pricey, but the…read moreservice is fantastic and they really do have some great dishes & speciality cocktails. Perfect for an intimate gathering, like a first date. I'll def return again.

Now renamed Hashtag Hookah Lounge, this place is a vibe. I really enjoyed the music and the laid…read moreback character of the space. Hookah was good quality. Many flavors and add ons to choose from, like ice pipes and coconut charcoal. The beverages were just alcohol with the choice of juice, such as lemon, cranberry, pineapple, or orange. The drinks came out in red solo cups and it was oddly nostalgic. It felt like we were at a house party with good music and basic mixed drinks. They were a bit expensive for the quality and presentation. There was only one server, so at times it was difficult to flag him down, but he was very friendly.

This place is wonderful, great friendly staff, clean restrooms, lovely decoration and funky…read moreHookahs! I loved my Eiffel tower hookah. They have great variety of flavors and the prices are reasonable, ask for Mado he is really good with flavor mixing!

Checked this place out to try the burgers. We had the Fried Pickle Burger and the Stout Burger, in…read moreaddition to the Loaded Tots. The tots were amazing and had very generous amounts of the toppings. Fried Pickle Burger was very good. I was told that the Stout Burger tasted like a normal bacon cheeseburger since you couldn't taste any of the Guinness. Service was slow and no music was playing so it was kind of awkward at first but it's a new place so I'm sure they'll work out those kinks.

I was here a couple of weeks ago, and they were allowing customers to smoke hookahs inside the…read morebuilding at the bar area. Isn't that illegal nowadays? Also, they were tapped out of two of the beers I wanted, so I'm not getting a good vibe about Craft 302. However, the ambiance is very cool so I may give it one more try over the summer IF they put a lid on the indoor hookah use! Not cool......

Went on Saturday night at 6 p.m. Beautiful atmosphere, and we were greeted by a lovely lady who was…read moreour waitress. We ordered delicious cocktails that were reasonably prices. The drink presentation was perfect!!! There were five of us, three of us ordered sushi rolls, and two of us ordered the steak. The sushi was fresh and delicious, and the steaks were perfectly cooked and gigantic, and the side of mashed potatoes were to die for. Steaks came with a side Caesar salad, which was also delicious and we had an appetizer of fried calamari that was lightly fried and a delicious duck sauce type dipping sauce. Everything from the food to the service to the ambience was perfect. I don't understand why it was so empty. Tell your friends.

Sushi was freshest sushi i ever had. Very creative rolls . Beautiful presentation. Steak was made…read moreperfectly and delicious . So tender . You can smell the grill of the steak so good . Homemade mashed potatoes like moms . Cannot wait to go back .

I love coming here for the vibe -- the music is always on point, and the drinks never miss. The…read moreonly downside is the food service. The food itself is decent (I'd give it a 7/10), but the wait is consistently long. Every visit I hope it'll be different, but there always seems to be a delay coming from the kitchen. If you don't mind waiting and can enjoy the music and drinks in the meantime, it's still a solid spot to hang out.

Truly amazing experience from the moment I walked in. We were greeted by the manager. We sat at the…read morebar and Gene made our drinks perfectly. Firstly we had the shrimp tacos which were the best shrimp tacos I have ever had in my life. I will go back just for the shrimp tacos. I had wings and sweet potato fries and hubby had the Jamaican steak sandwich and everything was superb. We will be returning to try everything on the menu. Before I forget the drink we're great I had the passion punch mocktail and hubby had the rum punch (it was so nice he had it twice) we will definitely return. Oh I forgot to mention that the ambience was "Unpretentious comfort wrapped in friendly energy" and very modern with great music.

Service and ambience are amazing, but do yourself a favor and try the Spinach dip.... As a non…read moreveggie person, this dip was amazing!!!! Even asked for more pitas as I couldn't let it go to waste!! Well definitely stop in again

Amy was so welcoming & friendly. Looking forward to my next stop in!…read more Their nod to a whiskey sour, Let Me Down Easy, is my personal favorite. Awesome addition to the village; trendy but comfortable and inviting.

Just saw this restaurant and wanted to check it out. Turns out to be a hookah lounge/gastropub…read more Loved the ambiance and setup/decorations. Food was fabulous. The chef is a soon to be CIA grad that is making the school proud. Chicken and waffles were done perfectly and the barbeque burger was seasoned in house. Would have preferred something besides celery with this, though, but the burger was really tasty. Definitely for the younger crowd, as is evident by their drink selection. But go for the food. And bring ear plugs.

Decided to check this place out for the first time last night. Walked in and in and first thoughts…read moreare "it's beautiful in here." There were people smoking hookah and just chillin. There are just a couple of things I would want the owner/management team to be mindful of. First, for a run and coke it's like $10.50 which price wise I think is a little high, but that's not what made me annoyed-the cup that my drink was handed to me in was the same cup I rinse my mouth out with at the dentists office. I've never seen such a small cup. Buffalo Wild Wings gives you a large glass for $8. So they definitely overcharge for the size of the drink. Second, I walked into the bathroom and there was a napkin floating in the toilet-ok, maybe someone dropped it accidentally. I sit down and all I smell is urine and come to find out, management must have decided that instead of going to the store quick and buying toilet paper, they'd put napkins in the women's bathroom and the women were using the napkins and throwing them in the garbage which was why the whole room smelled of urine. The toilet was clogged and almost overflowed. I told the guy who I assumed was the owner, and he said he knew and acted as if he didn't care. Probably because they were all high. Literally all they need to do is put a smaller trash can in that little bathroom, plunge the toilet so it works, ensure there's toilet paper and go to the dollar store to get some glassware for your bar. I get it's a new business, but spending $50 so you can have 50 glasses would create a better experience. If they can get it together, I'd consider going back.