Lunch was fantastic! My group had a number for recommended appetizers, small plates, and entrees which were all delicious. The Fish and Chips was a center cut golden fried fish with delicious crisp chips. The Post House Road Burger was cooked as desired with a caramelized jam condiment. The Pork Schnitzel was large plate sized pounded expertly fried and tasty. The student service was excellent. Upon speaking with staff about missing out on eating at another CIA restaurant Bocuse, one of the managers, Jessica tried her best to secure my group a reservation but ultimately was able to secure a reservation at another CIA restaurant. Kudos to the staff for the service and going above and beyond! Thanks Jessica! read more

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Great place to pop in when they are open. Their season is opposite the other casual restaurant at CIA - they are both not open at the same time of the year - check the CIA website for information. Had a chai beer with some Parmesan fries and it was a perfect combination since I wasn't that hungry. Would love to go back and have a real meal - the items coming out of the kitchen looked phenomenal. Some but not all of their beers are available at the Egg which is the student center that anyone can eat at as well as other restaurants but the Egg can be spontaneous if you don't have a reservation anywhere. read more

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My family and I had lunch here today and all agreed, it was just okay. Two of us sampled the beers (good) and three of us had cocktails (very good). For appetizers we got the calamari, squash, and tuna tacos and all were very good. Lunch left a little to be desired. My chicken was cooked well, but flavors just okay. The pork schnitzel was not great and flavor was mostly just vinegar. The pot roast was a big hit with us all enjoying it. The rabbit had a underwhelming spatzle. Desserts and coffee had good flavor. The most disappointing part of lunch was how my allergies were managed. There seemed to be a disconnect between the kitchen and servers. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable and asked about the allergy I had listed on the reservation (nuts and tree nuts). After asking if I can eat the bread, I was given gluten free bread that had no flavor and was very chewy. Dessert came with a crumble on it that wasn't listed on the menu, so I asked them to check on the allergy for me. Then another server dropped off macaroons... which have almond in them. Ambiance was okay. The room was a decent size and good distance between tables. Overall the whole experience was just okay ... maybe it was an off day? The whole concept just seemed to miss. A beer hall with high end entrees? If you're going I say stick with the apps and cocktails. read more

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Just two suggestions/dislikes first, please: 1. The use of new sheets of brown paper being torn from the huge roll - which serves as disposable table cloths (rather than installing cleanable, reusable table tops, such as glass) after each customer's dining experience - is very wasteful. 2. The portions were very small, as compared to the vast majority of similar privately owned, public dining establishments. Everything else was wonderful - our main server and all the other students assisting in table service, was/were wonderful ! Stellar service worthy of 5 stars. The food was absolutely delicious (we had wood-fired shishito peppers, smoked trout spread with house-made chips, Ahi tuna tacos, the house burger [ done to perfection, per requested 'doneness'] and the tin roof sundae for dessert) were all scrumptious and delectable, all expertly prepared, creative and innovative. We REALLY enjoyed all of our food choices. We also thought all of our craft beer choices (brewed on campus) were very good - the brewery has come a long way since it was first established several years ago. The Ambiance was very nice - not too chic, or trendy, but slightly elegant and comfortable without seeming pretentious. Seeing as potions were so small (as compared to similar, privately owned establishments in the Mid-Hudson valley area), but the prices were just as elevated, my dining partner and I deemed the value to be worthy of only 2 stars. read more

Post Road Brew House - Craft beer "flights" from the on-campus brewery. Very good. - Gastropubs Near Me - Hyde Park, New York

What a great experience! Food was crazy delicious, beer was great and the service is first class. It's so fun to watch the students practice what they learn. read more

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Looking forward to seeing what this location has to offer. The Post Road House was EXPENSIVE and just OK.

I am about to say something I don't believe I have ever said before: I was so focused on devouring the burger I ordered for lunch that I completely forgot I also had a beer in front of me. Post Road Brew House is, if you weren't already aware, a pop-up brewery at the Culinary Institute of America. The bad news is that it will not be around for long, so get here soon! The focus is on gastropub food that pairs well with their own beers and other featured beers, wines, liquors and cocktails - but especially their beers. Their own beer selection currently features mostly IPA's, which, unfortunately, is not appealing to me (IPAs are my least favorite beer currently). But wanting to have one of their own, I settled for their Mis En Place Witbier - good enough to order two! And if you want to take their beer home, they do sell it in growlers! My Post Road Burger was cooked to order, served with a delicious melted cheddar cheese, garnished with a baby gherkin and a cherry tomato, and served with a trio of their homemade mustard, mayonnaise, and ketchup. The mustard was good, the ketchup was better and unique, and my favorite was the mayo. The ketchup was more like a fresh marinara, with plenty of Italian spices. I put all 3 on both my burger and fries. The fries were almost as perfect as the burger - ever so slightly greasy, and distinctly salty, but a perfect accompaniment to the burger. Sadly, because it is a pop-up, Post Road will eventually go away. But hopefully some future incarnation will be based on the food, drink, and experiences here. read more

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My family and I brought my father here for a Father's Day lunch. A brew house was a perfect place for us to bring my beer-loving father. We started off our meal with three appetizers: The Scotch Egg, the local cheese board, and the Charcuterie board. Each were devoured by our family and enjoyed thoroughly. While I can't speak for my other family members, I did sample each of their meals (a salmon dish, and a chicken dish) and they were both quite delicious. However, I can speak in detail about what I ordered. I ordered the Pepper Crusted Hangar Steak (cooked rare---accompanied by fried onions, roasted carrots, and garlic fries). It was the best steak I've had. It was tender, juicy, flavorful, and the marbling was so beautiful. Loved the red wine reduction it was sitting in. The carrots were crunchy and not overcooked. The fries were nothing spectacular, they tasted like fries. Overall, the meal was very fine. I ended the meal with the Brownie Stack with peanut brittle bites. Definitely one of the more decadent brownies I've had. Very smooth and rich. Our waiter was pleasant, patient, and attentive. He replaced our silverware after every course (which is a nice urbane change from your run of the mill restaurant). Our water glasses were always full. Overall the prices for everything seemed fair comparable to the level of service and quality of food we received. That being said, I must deduct a star for pricing. As someone who does not drink, I found it to be quite frustrating and expensive that because I ordered a seltzer (as the designated driver), I was charged $3.00 each time I refilled an 8oz glass of seltzer water. I believe that especially when the majority of the table is drinking alcohol, the soda and seltzer water should be free of cost. Or if you insist on charging me, at the very least give me a glass of soda water actually worth $3. An 8oz glass isn't going to cut it. read more

Post Road Brew House - Pepper crusted hangar steak in red wine reduction with fried onions, roasted carrots, and sauteed mushrooms - Gastropubs Near Me - Hyde Park, New York

Solid beers but mediocre food. As other reviewers have mentioned, service can be painfully slow because students are training so expect to be there a while. Don't waste your time on the pretzel rolls; they were not fresh or hot. Had a fresh delicious salad, but the fish and chips left something to be desired; not crispy nor hot. Would go back but for the beers read more

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Went for Lunch Food - 4/5. The multigrain loaf they give you has good flavor but it is very messy. I love the plating design of the mini cutting board but for something so crumbly, it wasn't very practical. Crumbs and seeds spilling everywhere is not pleasant. The salmon was cooked well; crispy skin and juicy meat. The roasted vegetables are good as well and while the sauce is a little strong on the tartness, it gives flavor to the whole dish. The farro risotto was too strong on cheese for my personal tastes but the texture of the grains were good. Service - 4/5. Attentive and professional. Value - 3/5. The food was good but not as great as I expected from the Culinary Institute. I know that the money goes towards the school but $18 for such a small portion during lunch time is pretty expensive. I can't see myself choosing to come here over the other restaurants available. Parking - Private Garage (Free) read more

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First time at the Brew House, but will visit again to try the brew, & we support local businesses, and want to give these students another chance. Ordered: burger, steak, non-alcoholic beverages Pro: friendly service, food flavor Con: small menu selection, uncomfortable seating, service was a bit slow, meat temperature - medium came well done, & bun was a tad dry. read more

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The culinary institute is a gorgeous place to visit and they've got a wide variety of restaurants where the students get real world training ... post road brew house is one of the rotating "pop up" themed eateries. We visited for lunch on a Wednesday and they had everything in the menu except for two of the beers we wanted to try ... so in our flight of four beers we had the three they had available, doubling up on one. Love the way they serve the little glasses of beer, in a wooden box with little chalk board surfaces in front of each one so you always know what you're drinking. Also tried a seasonal cocktail of bourbon ginger and hard cider very tasty. They brought a hearty little loaf of bread on a board with a knife and we started with fresh baked soft pretzels .... they varied a bit from what was described in the menu... one of them was a colorful twist flavored with pink hibiscus and rich yellow turmeric... a nice change from the other two classic pretzels . The dipping sauces were a tangy pink yogurt, beer cheese that tasted more like a gravy, and spinach artichoke dip that was tasty but too thick, more of a spread For entrees we chose chicken and waffles -- the tamarind apricot sauce ladled on it was thick too , almost a jam, and very assertively tangy. Personally I love the sharp tart flavor of tamarind but I can see where some might not dig it. The chicken and waffles themselves were hot, crispy, fresh and tasty. Our other choice was the crab cake ... delicious and loaded with huge lumps of crab. Again the lemon mustard sauce was extremely tart ... not a problem for me but those who aren't such big fans of lemon might find it unbalanced We couldn't leave without trying dessert because this eatery is run by the pastry students... the buttermilk cake with candied bacon, buttermilk ice cream and lemon sauce was a standout... and a rich chocolate cake was a winner too both very elegant in presentation Overall a great meal lots of fun trying new things meeting some of the students and strolling the lovely grounds read more

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Visited this pop up based solely on trying the CIA made beer. Was disappointed in the selection, they don't make any stouts or dark beer, so I wasn't able to try theirs. The bottled offerings while good, were terribly overpriced and since I can buy them anywhere and enjoy them at home, I passed. Hubs had a CIA brewed In state IPA, which he thought was quite good and only $6. Flights of 4 for $12 seemed very reasonable. The decor is a bit odd, and honestly it felt thrown together. Some of the tables, including the one we were sat at, looked like they were pulled from storage or Red Lobster. Our table was uneven(which they fixed when we mentioned it) and worn around the edges. The chairs are very hard wood and uncomfortable. The bar area looked nice, but there was also a strange grey plastic palm tree replete with plastic coconuts and wrapped in white lights that was hideous actually. The place was missing the gastropub vibe I was expecting. It was a Friday night and we were surprised at how many open tables there were. We had reservations, but I don't think they are needed. They offer a few outdoor tables, which is always a nice option in good weather. Menu selections are limited. I had the cassoulet ($18), which was very tasty. He had fish and chips($18). His fries were perfect and the fish itself (skate) was delicious. The batter on the other hand was lacking. Soggy in most parts, only crispy on edges. The remoulade that came for dipping was delicious and the side of cole slaw was fresh and crispy, not swimming in mayo or soggy! Service was haphazard, but I find this to be true at all the CIA restos since it's students serving and they are learning. With so many good brew/gastropubs in the area, it's hard to recommend this as a must visit. Personally, I'd go to Mill House for their menu + beer selection and overall vibe, instead. read more

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The food was melt in your mouth delicious. My husband was actually moaning when he ate his oyster appetizer. His steak was perfectly cooked, and my mac and cheese was impeccable. Service was amazing in the beginning but towards dessert (which was sinfully delicious) became slower, and i felt like it took eternity to get our check. This Pop-Up is a must visit while it is still open. read more

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came to try a different place at CIA with my family and we were not disappointed. Casual brew house ambiance was perfect and exactly what we were looking for after the trip to visit my sister who was in school at Marist. It was great to support the learning CIA students and the food was great! - visited 4/13/17 read more

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The food was exceptional. The service was S-L-O-W. It's a school so we expected some hiccoughs. But we got there at six and after 30 minutes of waiting was able to get the attention of someone to get our drink order. 20 minutes later after the wrong drink order was delivered to us we got to order appetizers. And then It wasn't until well after 8 that we received our entrees. If it wasn't for the quality of the food this would have been a very negative review. read more

This restaurant is quite excellent. I went with my family for a celebration and we tried nearly every single item on the menu. I highly recommend literally everything. Although, if I had to be choosy, I'd go with the rib eye with the bone marrow butter. It basically melts in your mouth and when I am recovering from my triple bypass 20 years from now, I will read this review to remember that it was all worth it. Especially good as well are the fish and chips, the root vegetables, the scallop appetizer (scallepitizer? Nailed it.), the chicken liver mousse, the charcuterie board, and all the desserts (the bacon blondie with beer ice cream is fun and different than your standard pub fare). Also the maple ice cream with the apple crisp is fucking incredible. If you like good food, eat here. If you like bad food, eat here to learn what good food is and then go again. Also, get a Reuben on the side. You won't regret it. read more

We came here on a whim for dinner after a day's hike nearby. We did not have reservations but were quickly seated by the bar by the hostess. Post Road burger and hangar steak were excellent, garlic fries were also very good. I appreciate how the tomatoes in my burger was cooked, not raw. Though this is the place for beer, I ordered the Merlot from California and loved every sip. Totally worth it. I would return in a heartbeat. Our bartender who served us was very friendly, polite and attentive. Best wishes to him after graduation. read more

Great place!! We had no idea that CIA had public restaurants and that the campus was opened to the public. We made our reservation a few days in advance since this particular restaurant is only opened for a few hours on Fridays and Saturdays. We love trying craft brews so this was a no brainer. Our server was Liam.. He's very knowledgeable and was overall a terrific and attentive server. We did a beer flight and tried one of his class projects in that flight. It was the lime chili gose and was very good! We enjoyed all of the beer we sampled. We shared the cheese appetizer, which was small, but tasty. I had the mac and cheese and my boyfriend had a burger for our entrees. Both were delish! We shared a sundae for dessert. Yum! The entree portions were large and the dessert was good for sharing. A 17% service charge is added to the bill ahead of time. We spent about $92 total and it was well worth it. We're thinking of going for breakfast at their Apple Pie Bakery tomorrow and to tour the campus during the daytime! We would love to have a school like this close to home. We would go at least once a month! read more

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Great restaurant with fantastic food. Was surprised by the portion sizes, some of the appetizers were enough for full meals.The table bread was a great little addition to the experience at the Culinary. It was hot, fresh and delicious. I tried the tomato soup which was rich and creamy as well as the mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was very hearty and a great blend of creamy cheeses. If i wasn't there for lunch, I probably would have had one of their home brewed beers. All of them sounded delicious and definitely worth getting a flight of all of them to try. read more

Very impressive lunch menu. Four of us got wonderful meals. French Onion couldn't have been better. Quiche choices vary day to day, so can only attest to today's offering. Wonderful! Service couldn't have been more attentive. Our wants and needs all met with smiles. Looking forward to next visit when in Hyde Park. read more

Not that great..service very slow..drinks were average. Food was good, but for the price, not great. $200 for 4 people for brunch. Wow..should have been better for that price. Probably wont return. read more

Excellent restaurant. Wish all the culinary restaurants were pop-ups. Atmosphere is great. Service was great. Cia beers​ are in line with best in New York. Menu covered enough items to keep everyone happy, though limited. Our table had a burger, pastrami sandwich, and a shrimp pasta dinner. All were higher quality than any normal pub grub. But that was expected. read more

Great friendly service, Wonderfully prepared food from start to finish. Dined with graduates of CIA, both very proud of the experience, a very pleasant surprise! Please keep it going. read more

hi i ate here one time and it was pretty good considering it was a very small class. my salmon cooked perfectly, and everything was great. the service was pretty good only my waitress priscilla smelled vaguely of hot dog water... strange! overall great experience read more