Ambiance Main Street Restaurant was a highlight of our…read moreweekend getaway to Saugerties. The atmosphere struck the perfect balance between fun and relaxed. Our 1-year-old was completely entertained by the colorful lizard decorations on the ceiling and the fish tank behind the bar--dinner and a show! Service The service was exceptional. The staff went out of their way to make our family comfortable, and the extra napkins, crayons, and thoughtful attention did not go unnoticed. Food Traveling with a toddler often means settling for chicken fingers and fries, but not here. Our little one happily sampled a variety of dishes, especially the yellow rice and guacamole. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the taco platter, and the salmon was surprisingly excellent. Overall A restaurant that keeps both parents and toddlers happy is a rare find. Great food, warm service, and plenty to keep little eyes busy. We had a fantastic experience and hope to be back the next time we're in Saugerties!

Find place to spend the night! Staff is great! Five dollar…read moremargarita night on Monday is a deal. So many flavors to choose from.

Food quality / price (value) rating 9. The atmosphere is pub/tavern. We sat at the bar, which has…read moreabout 10 stools in the bar area, and about 10 stools in the dining room area. The bar area has several booths and a couple tables, and the dining area seats approximately 30. I had the Shrimp & Grits. There were 7 shrimp that were larger than you'd normally get at any restaurant, and the grits were cooked and prepared properly. There was cauliflower in the grits which added a very nice, unusual texture and flavor. Overall, the portions were large and served hot. The wife had the soup de jour, Cream of Brussel Sprouts, and an order of jalapeno corn bread, both of which were very good. Their draught beer selection is limited, but they offer flights of four 5 oz glasses for $13, which I thought was fair. The service was very good, and the place is clean.

This was once a Terrific place to eat with huge portions, well seasoned and just really delicious…read morefood. Now: has descended into a run of the mill burger place. Not well prepared, under seasoned burgers, poorly prepared--asked for medium rare--got medium/well. So disappointing. Service: Always wonderful but KITCHEN: Has really declined! What happened. Food grade: D Service : A Won't come back & we're locals who frequented The Dutch often.

So as I started this review, I was only going to give a 3 star rating based on service but then I…read morerealized that one person should not influence my overall score. I will say the El Rancho is one of our favorite Mexican Restaurants to go to and while we haven't visited much during Covid, it is one of our "go to" places as the food is always good, the owners are friendly and it's 7 miles from home. We went for a Friday Date night without our son so we could relax and enjoy some cocktails with dinner. We got there around 6pm and crowd was a little light but it was still early and "off season". They get a bigger crowd in Summer with horse enthusiasts and winter with ski traffic. We were seated right away and we ordered their signature frozen margaritas. I ordered frozen lime and my wife got the black raspberry. Both were delicious with a good amount of tequila. We ordered our entrees and apps and I got the fish enchilada and she ordered the chicken tacos. We also ordered the shrimp stuffed pepper app as well as an order of guac. They are know for their homemade salsa and chips so we were also given a small serving of that. Apps came and between the guac that we ordered and the complimentary salsa, we had finished the chips and still had guac left. I asked for more chips which the waitress brought over soon after. (More on this later) The stuffed pepper was delicious and the guacamole never disappoints (it's served in a tortilla bowl. Entrees came out and mine was as expected. I'll note that they are a bit heavy on the fish and not on the shrimp but it's consistent and satisfying and is served with beans, pico and lettuce. I noticed my wife picking her tacos apart. She had ordered chicken but they brought her steak tacos. She said to me that she didn't mind because the steak looked good and she considered ordering that instead of chicken. Small mistake but no problems and she enjoyed the meal. Mid meal I had finished my second margarita and ordered a third. This drink never arrived even after asking for it a second time. We weren't charged for it and after asking twice I gave up but again, no big deal as the night was young and he had plans to stop elsewhere. So this may sound petty but it really struck a nerve. We got the bill which was just around $100 including 4 margs. The price seemed about right but I noticed an extra line on bill for $1. They had charged me a dollar for a second basket of chips! We ordered guac as an app which doesn't come with its own chips so it wasn't like we were over consuming their delicious chips. I fully understand that they probably have a bar crowd that sits there for hours and they can't just give out free chips and salsa all night but we had spent $50 each for dinner. Not expensive but it should have been enough to cover the chips that should have been included with the guac. Okay sorry for the rant. I definitely recommend this place but bring some spare pocket change if you want extra chips. Kid friendly, some outdoor seating (covered) available, ample parking in side and rear. Cadillac Margarita and Frozen Margs are the star. (Wednesday nights are margarita night)! They offer salsa and chips to go, definitely something consider. Salsa has a sweet and hot feel that is a real treat. Most meals come with guac but order the guac app too, it's worth it.

Bar area is small and the lady taking care of the area was inattentive. No draft beer selections…read moreand the prices for bottled beer were high. While the serving sizes were good, my tacos were just ok and definitely could have used more flavor/ seasoning. Salsa tasted like it was out of a jar or large tub. It's also dimly lit on the inside, so be prepared if you have a hard time reading in low light conditions.

Eh. I had dinner here on Friday night and I don't know that I'd return. The restaurant is drop dead…read moregorgeous-- exposed beams, large windows, well set and appointed tables. I saw another review that you could have a wedding here and I agree. The service was nice-- we had two servers-- one sister training the other? I attempted to order a drink twice-- they had neither in stock-- before getting a Diet Coke. The big area of opportunity here is the food. My husband ordered the scallop risotto, which came... wet. It looked like rice swimming in water-- the flavor was similar, unfortunately. The cook on the scallops ranged widely in the dish. I ordered the salmon-- the cook on the salmon was nice but the quinoa was inedible, as were the veggies it was served with. Our meal was late and it felt like the food was held over from earlier preparations. We got the bread pudding, which was fine-- but the proportion of ice cream to pudding ratio was way off. The restaurant has so much potential but the food is the big problem to solve for, in my opinion.

We'll preface this review by saying that an experience this poor usually starts with ownership or…read moremanagement and trickles down to the staff. Who knows what the employees have to deal with on a day-to-day basis to result in service this bad. We were extremely disappointed with our experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff came across as rude and unwelcoming. We asked if we could sit at one of the tables closest to the waterfall, and the response was simply, "Well, it's dirty." Mind you, about 90% of the restaurant was empty. We expected something like, "No problem, give us a moment to clean it off." We're very easygoing and would have completely understood waiting a few minutes. Instead, that interaction set the tone for the rest of the meal. We even pitched in to help the bussing staff. When our waitress finally returned, she immediately said, "Oh, you don't have menus? You forgot them. I know I already gave them to you along with your place settings." Apparently it was a set-your-own-table experience. At that point, it almost felt like we were expected to bring our own service as well. The food quality was underwhelming--We've had better charcuterie on a plane--especially considering the prices. Several ingredients that were listed as part of the dishes were missing. When we asked the busser about it, she said she would check with the kitchen, but she never returned with an answer or any follow-up. Honestly, we would have expected the server to check back regardless, but other than taking our initial order, she never returned to our table, even when we tried to wave her over. So yes no one came back after our food was served to ask how everything was, whether we needed anything, or to address the missing ingredients. Once our order was delivered, we were completely forgotten. Good service means checking on your guests, addressing concerns, and making sure they're enjoying their meal. None of that happened during our visit. When we finally approached the manager, the first response was, "Well, did you eat any of the food?" Yes--we each had a couple of bites of the kale Caesar because we were starving, despite it being served without the advertised pork belly, which was the main ingredient. We had already tried to address our concerns in real time, but no one ever followed up. We're far from people who leave negative reviews. In fact, we think this is only the second bad restaurant review we've ever written. The experience was simply that disappointing. Overall, the combination of rude service, poor management, disappointing food quality, missing ingredients, and a complete lack of follow-through made for an incredibly frustrating dining experience. Unfortunately, we can't recommend this restaurant, and we won't be returning. The view is absolutely gorgeous, but you're better off grabbing a sandwich somewhere else and enjoying it from the nearby bridge.

My wife, Laurie & I went out this Friday evening for a date night together. We went to one of our…read morefavorite restaurants, Santa Fe in Tivoli, N.Y. We were immediately greeted by our Hostess Emily, who greeted us with a smile & showed us to our table. Our Waitress, Lindsey started us off with a couple of Margaritas that our Bartender Matt made that were delicious !! We started out with homemade chips with salsa that sets the pace for our delicious dinner. I also had the black bean soup which was off the charts flavor !!. Laurie ordered The Vegan salad & I ordered the special Arugula salad with duck. All of the flavors in the duck salad which included toasted walnuts with infused flavors of salt & peppers also watermelon radishes & pears set the pace for this amazing dish !! All of the flavors worked together like magic. For dessert I had a double espresso & pumpkin ice cream, the perfect ending for this wonderful dinner at this Wonderful restaurant with so many Great people who work there that make you feel as if you were in your own home. Come join us at Santa Fe & You will Love the experience

I think really it came down to price and being able to compete with a similar product…read more We got take out one evening for the whole family. So we had lots of options. Barbacoa taco was really tasty. Good meat. Good accoutrements decent size for the price. If I could do it over I would get crispy shell. I felt the online menu posted on the website does not really show all the shell choices. Steak quesadilla was fairly priced which is why I got it. I liked the fillings even though I thought it was a little small. Should I be forced to come back id get the kids chicken tacos. The chicken was really tasty and loaded full. I didn't try but the enchilada people loved their enchiladas. Good use of vegetables inside. I liked the texture of the flan. It's a little tricky to get right so I can respect. Honestly I like my flan on the firmer side which it was. Margaritas are really strong. I get why they do half pitchers because full ones would definitely be finishers. Ingredients are fresh but honestly a little underwhelming. Overall the meal was decent enough but way overpriced. Possibly could be a case of it being 2025 though.

I chose Abby's Restaurant solely because it was only a 4 minute detour off of my route journeying…read morefrom near Albany to back home in southcental Pennsylvania. It was certainly easy access to I-87, the timing was perfect for lunch, and with ample parking. I was pretty much ignored upon my grand entrance, there being no sign to see attendant for seating, or seat yourself, etc. After several minutes I was seated and handed a menu by a reasonably pleasant server. After approximately 10 minutes she took my order which was a mushroom cheese burger with fries (Photo included) My aforementioned burger was cooked to my preference (medium well) and the fries were hot with a small portion of cole slaw.The portion size was generous and certainly tasty. Several minutes after having been served, my waitress did come by to ensure that all was to my satisfaction, which it was. The restrooms require a key, no doubt to discourage use by non patrons driving past with the need for a biological break. Unfortunately, the men's room was out of order, thus inspection by me was impossible. There is a higher price differential when paying with a credit card which I suppose is a necessity in this high tax state. There appeared to be regulars here as a couple other patrons said things such as "good seeing you" and " see you later." I got what I wanted and the location in respect to the interstate was perfect.

Great food and service! We were traveling with 2 small dogs when our car died. We got a ride from…read morethe mechanic to a hotel and were thrilled to find this restaurant. They had nice outdoor seating were we actually were able to take the dogs off leash and they were able to roam while we ate in a fenced patio area. the waitress even provided water with ice for the dogs on a very hot day. great experience!

Just go elsewhere…read more Food was good but at this price point portion size was way too small. We left there and stop to get a slice of pizza because of how hunger everyone sill was. The mixed drink we got might as well been call mocktails for the amount of alcohol in them.

The Corner is a gem with excellent service, delicious farm-to-table food, a beautiful atmosphere…read moreand unique surroundings. We sat outside on the front porch and were able to capture the true Tivoli experience of neighbors walking by and waving to one another, families out together, people with their pets and an absolutely beautiful evening. We had a small dinner of apps and recommend them all. The lamb skewers were the perfect size and had an amazing dipping sauce. We also had the misto spring vegetables, which like all their veggies, came straight from The Corner's farm. They were perfectly fried so that the vegetables were tender and crispy. Lastly we had the trio of dips with focaccia and veggies and loved them all.

Great food and friendly service…read more My boyfriend (has celiacs) and I went there last week after Main St was too packed. He remembered there was a newer Mexican spot next to a gas station so we went there. They didn't have any eat in guest but did have several pick-up and take out orders while we were waiting. The vibe is a typical chill mexican spot. A few booths, a few tables, open kitchen behind the counser and a TV facing the kitchen playing the news in Spanish. I got 2 tacos ( Tue/Thur chicken, beef, al pastor and chorizo tacos are $2.50 each) and he got enchiladas which come with rice and beans. Everything came out to less than $20. My boyfriend enjoyed the enchiladas and my tacos were good. I got an al pastor and a chorizo. The chorizo was a bit dry but flavorful. The al pastor was juicy and delicious. Both came with double corn tortillas, onion, cilantro and a radish slice and a chipotle sauce. When we asked if the flan had any flour or wheat the cashier asked the chef and confirmed it didn't but the chocflan did (chocolate cake on the bottom and flan on top). When we got home and unpacked the take out we saw that the woman at the counter added a note to his food confirming that the enchilada sauce and extra chipotle sauce didn't have wheat. It was such a sweet thing to do and showed that they care about their customers. Definitely will be ordering from there again.

First time trying this place out and I love Mexican food. So I tried something simple cuz you can't…read morereally mess that up. I was wrong it's the worst quesadilla I ever had. Shredded Canned chicken is used I can taste the metal after taste. Not enough cheese and the flavor is no where near Mexican cuisine. Just horrible it's not even grilled all the way so it was soggy. They only get 1 star cuz service was nice. I ate half a slice and threw it out I couldn't stomach the metal taste.