I can honestly say the vibe here is wonderful. Kate makes the place feel like a classy establishment, i had the pleasure of seeing Sebastian on stage running around like a rockstar, and the host was so cute I could die! Def coming back! read more

Don't listen to the trolls! The best food in town if you want simple, local, flavorful ingredients! We really enjoyed the small plates! We also walked in 20mins before closing and we're NOT rushed out, they seem to go about their work as usual, no rush. Hands down the best meal we had visiting in the area the staff was friendly, the restaurant and bathrooms were clean. Covid mask, social distancing and outdoor seating were strictly followed. I left with a full happy stomach :-). read more

Unique dishes and cocktails in a very relaxing atmosphere. Each dish was better than the last! Our hostess/server was very pleasant and helpful in answering questions about the food. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Terrible service. Expensive $16 for a little glass of wine. Took almost an hour to make my trout and it was dry.

Wonderful farm to table food option in the area with high quality ingredients and a more inventive menu compared to most other dining options in the area. Good cocktail program as well and their seasonal options never disappoint. I've been here a few times over the past year and would highly recommend it to family/friends who enjoy a more elevated dining experience. read more

I very rarely bother to leave restaurant reviews, unless I'm particularly impressed or disappointed. Native is a rare gem in such a rural area like honesdale. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the trendy vibe is very refreshing for the area. The place is very clean, and the bar is well stocked and great. The staff was wonderful, I wish I could remember our servers name but she was very friendly, kind and offered recommendations. The menu was unique and fairly diverse, with GF, vegan and vegetarian options. Now the food was wonderful! According to our waitress they try to get as much from local farms and farmers markets as possible and you could tell. The Green Salad was the best I have ever had, I've never had greens so fresh and tasty. The Meatballs were incredible, the browned butter Ricotta Ravioli with almonds was also delicious. The portions are on the small side - which I personally like. And the panna cotta came with farm fresh grilled peaches. All in all a wonderful experience. My boyfriend and I can't wait to go back. read more

Truly fabulous decor and lighting concept. Good service. Incentive menu. A real culinary oasis in the Poconos. Definitely eat here. The toasts are particularly tasty. read more

Restaurant was very cute! Love that you can see the chiefs cooking. Food & cocktails were great! It was a nice little change to enjoy a more upscale experience. read more

We had a party of eight and enjoyed an outstanding meal in the upstairs private area. Started with cocktails and shared apps including roasted mushrooms toast, salmon belly tartare, burrata, and tomato and cucumber salad. All were first rate and delicious. My daughter says "The Lady" cocktail was killer. Entrees were just as impressive. I had the trout which was well prepared and delicious. Three had Short Rib Mac and Cheese...huge hit. Squid ink linguine was fabulous. Service was prompt and pleasant. We'll be back! read more

The best restaurant in town!!! Love all the menus and drinks are great! Every time we visiting narrowsburg we have to stop for dinner at Native. read more

Our first time at Native, We tried 8 items on the menu. All were excellent, the ravioli's are the best I have ever had. Very good eclectic menu choices. The menu is diverse enough to satisfy every one. Can not wait to go back to try more of the menu items. Erin our waitress was just wonderful. Thank you read more

Great restaurant with an offbeat flair. The menu is creative and delicious!!!!! The cleanliness exceeded my expectations. You won't be disappointed! read more

I absolutely loved the food here. My favourite was the fresh squid ink pasta with clam. The meatballs and the salad was great as well. read more

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Top notch place! Very friendly but also professional service, small but well stocked bar, and interesting menu. I come back every time I'm in the area (and really look forward to it). read more

We finally tried this place after hearing rave reviews from many friends and it exceeded our expectations. Unique place with very friendly staff and delicious, creative dishes. We ordered appetizers and smaller plates where available so we could try as much as possible. Everything was great. Can't wait to return and try more from the menu. read more

Fantastic and 5 stars all around! Beet salad is my favorite! Steak, Trout and Salmon are top fave entrees! Awesome atmosphere, excellent service and incredible drinks! Can't wait to go back! read more

So let me just say to the people complaining about price and portion sizes, if you want all you can eat for 14.95 don't come here. If you want fresh, from scratch and locally supplied ingredients then this is the place. The staff were VERY friendly, the food was amazing. We did a bunch of small plates, split 1 Entree and had desserts for 2, the bill was just over a 100 bucks. Cozy atmosphere , very contemporary feel. Anytime we're back in the area we will be back. read more

My boyfriend and I planned an end of the summer get away and we both discovered Native when searching for places to eat in the Honesdale area. We loved our meal so much we decided to dine there the next evening. Everything we ordered was delicious!! We really liked that they had the option of a half portion choice for dinner, so we were able to enjoy a variety of the small plates. The second night we were seated at the chef's counter, which we initially were apprehensive of, but we highly recommend this experience. It was truly an impressive performance, a well-oiled culinary machine, and such a wonderful display of teamwork and camaraderie. The rest of the staff were great as well; attentive, friendly, and attentive. It was quite busy both nights, so reservations are recommended. "Native was easily one of the top 5 restaurants I've been to", my boyfriend. We would...rather we will definitely dine here again when we are in the area. read more

This place offers you a flavor experience like non-other. Utilizing a lot of farm-to-table ingredients, this small plate style restaurant will leave you wanting to try everything on the menu. Great selection of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits. Perfect for date night! read more

My wife and I have eaten at Native a few times and it never disappoints. We have also brought our son and daughter in law and they love it too. First of all the drinks are excellent and the staff is friendly, helpful, and efficient. And then there is the food. Everything we have eaten from Native has been great. All quality ingredients and often something special like boar is on the menu. The presentation is excellent and the ingredients and sauces compliment each other well. The Toasts (I think we have had them all) are a great appetizer and the salads are generous and really tasty. The rest of the menu is also great, but my favorite is the Short Rib Mac and Cheese. I always get the large so I can take some home. Make sure you leave room for the desserts since they are also always great. read more

We are from out of town and had no idea where to go to dinner. It turned out that Native was an excellent choice. Between five of us we had four different dishes +2 appetizers and everything was really truly outstanding. Prices were reasonable, service was good. I wish the seating was a bit more comfortable, butI have to be really fussy to find something to complain about. If I lived here I'd be back a lot. read more

Excellent! One of the best restaurants in the area. Great atmosphere, different menu. Everything was delicious and on point. We will tell our family and we will be back! Good luck ! read more

These guys definitely raise the bar for dining in the Honesdale area. Great locally sourced ingredients, menu is simple yet diverse, nice little bar with properly mixed cocktails.. And the atmosphere is upscale without being pretentious. Friendly staff and management. What else can I say. I gotta get there at least once every few weeks for the Charred Caesar salad alone. I hope more restaurants in the area aspire to the same level of quality and service. read more

Ate here for our Anniversary! The atmosphere was incredible! Chefs cooking right in sight, service staff attentive and kind. The food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend! read more

I've gotten food from here a few times. Always excellent, reminds me of eating in the city. The menu is interesting and flavors are good. They seem to put a lot of time and effort in sourcing things locally, which I appreciate. Staff was knowledgeable about the food and particularly the wine. I had the roasted beet salad which was tasty and the ribeye was cooked perfectly. I appreciated the social distancing precautions, masks, and general care for us diners. read more

Some real haters are bringing this place's rating down. My wife and I visited from Boston and Native's food and service is on par with the New American hipster-ish joints you'll find there. Balsamic ribeye steak was great, also one of the better beet salads I've had, a must-try! read more

This place is a hidden gem and a must try. I'm not a person that leaves reviews regularly but when an experience is as good as what my family and I just had, you have to say something. From the starters to the desserts there is nothing on this menu I wouldn't try. The service was perfect and I mean perfect. The food lacked for nothing and the cocktails and wine were delightful. I would only recommend ordering more of every small plate because you can't get enough. Truly elated with the dinner we just had. read more

As Vegans, we were happy to see vegan offerings. However when our "roasted cauliflower" was served it was barely cooked and HARD to cut. When we sent our "roasted cauliflower"back, the chefs claimed that they "couldn't do any more" to it. Our first entree was titled "roasted beets" but the beets did not look roasted and tasted like they were out of a can. I was very disappointed, Especially since they claim they get all the vegetables from local farmers. read more

We are Honesdale Antibes and must say we absolutely love native! came in tonight for dinner and we're not dissapointed! The octopus small plate that was on special was hands down one of the best things my husabnd and I ever ate! Service was personable and on point! read more

Spent a long weekend in Honesdale and made sure to have reservations at Native. I've been wanting to eat here since seeing an article in Philly Mag about this town and all the great things going on there. Food was outstanding. Service was friendly and inviting. We loved it so much we went back a second night. Shared lots of different things and almost ate everything on the menu. Homemade pastas were outstanding - we tried them all. You don't want to miss this place if you are in the Northeast PA area. read more

After eating over-priced and underwhelming meals in the Berkshires in Western MA, this intimate restaurant in Honesdale PA became our clear favorite in the region! Every dish was a bit of creative and scrumptious paradise, the wine options were impeccable and the waitstaff delightful. My wife and I highly discourage more patrons. We don't don't want to have to work harder than we already do to get a reservation! read more

While Native has an understated exterior, the small restaurant packs big flavor and a great atmosphere. The open style restaurant mixes a hole-in-the-wall size with a modern design, allowing views of meals being prepared due to the open kitchen. Despite its size, service is excellent and even when crowded, it never seems too loud. As a local, I can attest that the cocktails are the best in town, with an adequate beer and wine selection, The food is delicious, and while it's a bit pricey and the portions are on the small size, I certainly got bang for my buck in taste and quality. Plus, it feels good to support a local restaurant that also sources most of the ingredients locally. A great place for a fancy affair or to just grab a cocktail and a bite! read more

I have to say living in Honesdale all my life, I love my little town. That being said I have longed to be able to stay local and have a cocktail and great meal. I drive FAR for good food! Finally! a hip cool place in our little hamlet! I feel like I'm in the city. From the atmosphere, design and menu offerings and awesome full bar with signature cocktails I need not travel for this is right here! As for price, I have no problem paying for quality ingredients prepared expertly as was my experience the 3 times I've had the pleasure of dining at Native. And what an experience sitting at the Chefs counter with a birds eye view as my meal was prepared. Kudos Native!! Keep doing what you do! Looking forward to many more meals! read more

My husband and I drove from Nevada to Pennsylvania over 7 days. We're rather snobby about our food and I took the time to reseach each restaurant we stopped at. Native was hands down the best food we ate on our trip. It was so good we ate there two nights in a row. The customer service was fabulous as well. We were very happy to have the same sweet server both nights. I loved being able to watch the chefs cook. You could see and taste the passion they are putting into their food. If you're looking for big city food in a small town this is your place. read more

When visiting family for Thanksgiving we decided to stop in at Native which had recently opened in Honesdale. Luckily, the people I went with called ahead for reservations. The posh dining area was filling up fast when we arrived. Even with the busy business we were well taken care of and received the correct orders in a timely manner. I tried the beet appetizer, duck pasta, and a specialty drink. Everything I ordered exceeded my expectations. I hope the next time I'm in the area I get the chance to try more. read more

I'm not the type of person to write a review but I think this would be helpful for the restaurant as it is new to the area and I could definitely see the potential in what they're trying to accomplish. I work as a professional in the restaurant industry and have an understanding of price points. For what my family and I received (we ordered from multiple categories on the menu, one app and entree per person) was not even close to what we expected for the price. My advice would be to offer larger portion sizes or lower the price. We left hungry and disappointed in the quality of the food we were served overall. The steak ($25) came with crispy potato (a pile of potato chip shavings- simply put) and 5-6 little baby Bella mushroom slices. The portion of the steak would have been fine if they had included better sides. The duck tagliatelle was bland, the dish was dry and lacked flavor. The mushroom agnolotti ($14) came with 4 raviolis lined up on a plate, little to no sauce or garnish, and tasted ok but not worth the price. The service and atmosphere were excellent, I hope they make the necessary changes or I don't see returning customers in their future. read more

Native is a new found treasure in historic Honesdale, Pa. Caleb & Alex Johnson have managed to bring haute cuisine using local ingredients to a location boasting a casual & cozy, yet hip atmosphere. We drove up from Philly burbs to try it out, and expected great things having sampled Calebs talents at Barbuzzo in downtown Philly. Totally worth the drive! The homemade pasta was amazing, favorites were squid ink and clams and the pumpkin gnocchi were like pillows of deliciousness. The homemade meat board was phenomenal. The venison osso bucco and steak with frilly potato fries were enjoyed by the whole family. Not only was the food tasty and delicious, the creativity in the presentation and attention to detail is something never seen before in Honesdale or surrounding Pocono Mtn establishments. Cocktails and wine selection were surprising and well curated. Kid friendly menu items were appreciated too! So excited for a return visit to this quaint little town and another wonderful meal at NATIVE! Check it out if you love to eat good food! read more

Let me first begin this review by saying I'm a jaded New Yorker... I've lived in Manhattan for over forty years and have had the luxury of being able to have a place in New York City and a weekend home in the Catskills... five years ago my husband and I retired to our "now" permanent home in the Catskills and haven't been able to have our culinary tastes satisfied until the opening of NATIVE in Honesdale, PA... We were lucky to have been invited to their flagship opening and have spent one night every week at this unique restaurant..many appetizers and entrees have been adapted since the opening and all I can say is the food is something I have not experienced in a long time....careful attention has been paid to savory combinations of herbs and spices blended into meats, vegetables, fish and pastas... the prices are perfectly matched with the potions of each dish...the ambiance is terrific and one night we had a great time sitting at the chef's counter, watching our meal being constructed. Bravo, NATIVE, you have brought a wonderful new culinary experience to Honesdale, PA.... read more