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    Outdoor seating

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    Now that's a fish and chips. Follow it up with the crème brûlée and you're having a good time
    Kyle W.

    Fantastic fish and chips. Cool ass vibe. Staff makes you want to hangout all night. You can't go wrong, if I lived here I'd be a regular

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    Peter A.

    This is my go to restaurant. It reminds me of an English pub. There are no tablecloths and the food is great and not expensive. I call it a hip free zone. The owner Alana is a wonderful host and I dig her sense of humour.

    Burger with Swiss cheese & fries
    Cindy H.

    Tried this place based on the good recommendations I had seen on line. Nice bar with several tables available in addition to bar seats. Menu some what limited but there were traditional breakfast dishes, a few salads , a burger & various sandwiches. Husband had the Croque Moisire (?) & I ordered a burger. Husband enjoyed the sandwich as well as the beer he ordered ( none on tap while we were there). Ordered my burger "medium" which was probably a big mistake- although the roll, tomato, lettuce and onion were fresh, the burger was pretty tasteless and had a gray pallor. The fries served with both dishes were very good and portion was generous. So, not sure if I would plan to go there again. However, it might have just been my choice and my "medium" specification.

    fantastic mashed potatoes, watermelon gazpacho and the most succulent, perfectly cooked chicken with caesar salad
    Michelle D.

    This is one of those truly GREAT surprises. We would always walk past, peep inside the cozy interior, review the menu and think "Hm this could be good but...how could thai curried vegetables, mussels marniere and a black bean quesadilla all be done well on one menu"? We took a chance one night and have been completely converted. The food is consistently impressive and there is something to be said for a place that always delivers on good, simple dishes with the highest quality ingredients. Hats off to the chef, Mark and the owner Alanna for providing what feels like a dying breed of restaurants that offer a cash discount, perfectly executed humble food in a historic space (ask Alanna about its past). What we can vouch for: the Caesar salad (with perfectly cooked chicken), the mussels (best in early summer), the fish and chips, shishito peppers and don't forget the fries and mashed potatoes.

    Saroasha E.

    Great food. We ordered calamari for starters that came with fried cilantro and their dip which was so good. Ordered their burger with Swiss cheese and grilled onions with a side of fries and coleslaw everything was fantastic. Fish and chips were great too. Pork was so tender. We just walked in and decided to eat here since we were hungry. The food is great but the interior needs some work. Service was fast and efficient. Overall 8/10.

    Thai curry veggies. So so.
    Michelle V.

    Cute spot, food was alright. I ordered the endive and pear salad. The portions were great but the honey mustard dressing was overly sweet. I was expecting something a bit more balanced. My husband ordered the Thai curry and this was similarly flat. There was only one note to the sauce that smothered the vegetables. However the jasmine rice was very good. Finally, the butternut squash bisque was delicious, and I would recommend getting that only. The bisque was rich and creamy as a bisque should be, but also had elements of sweet, (maybe vanilla?) flavors, balanced with the nuttiness of toasted kernels of corn. The service was friendly.

    Penne pasta-- forgot to get a pristine photo before we started to dig in!
    Jay S.

    We were on a day trip to Hudson and stumbled upon this cute spot on the main promenade. It was a hot day, and we needed a dog-friendly spot to get some dinner and cold drinks. Their back garden looked peaceful and inviting, and we were not disappointed! There is a water feature in the garden space, and since it was nearing sundown when we arrived, the owner thoughtfully turned on the fountain and lit citronella lanterns (AKA kept the mosquitoes at bay). The server brought out water for our pup, was so kind and speedy, and our meal was delicious! We shared an AMAZING penne pasta and calamari appetizer, and our expectations were met and exceeded. It's worth noting that their menu/specials differed from what we saw online-- we came in hoping for a plate of artichokes, but landed on the very tasty calamari instead. I see it as a positive though; it means they are constantly updating and adding fresh dishes to the menu :) We will be sure to pop in again when we are in town!

    The garden is so pretty.
    Joi B.

    Red Dot came recommended to us by the lady who checked us in at the nearby Collective Retreats. Being that we wanted something on the lighter side with vegan options, it seemed like a good choice. Hudson has so many top notch places that we later heard about and I'm a bit disappointed that we didn't explore more before coming here for dinner. Don't get me wrong. The garden out back is a lovely place to dine on a cool early fall evening, but I think I would have been happier if we had picked this place to enjoy a glass of wine rather than commit to a pretty pedestrian dinner. Vegan starter options include guacamole & chips and hummus. There's a vegetarian curry dish as well, but it didn't include a protein and I like tofu in my veggie bowls. We opted for the guacamole which was excellent and I had the hummus, which was really just OK and could have used more olives and vegetables. My friend had an equally OK salad. The service was... odd. After a gruff greeting, we were seated at an extremely wobbly table in the backyard. The fern to the side of it was literally in front of my friend's face. Moving tables wasn't a problem (it was 5pm so it was pretty empty). It was probably just her personality, but our waitress was pretty gruff the entire time we were there. She seemed to warm up to us after a while, but... yeah, it was odd and I don't love wondering if I've somehow offended a server (I am a pretty conscientious customer:) This isn't to say I wouldn't return to Red Dot, but it would never be a first choice for dinner.

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    Dan T.

    What a great spot. Found it by chance, but it will now be a destination. Would describe the food as deceptively simple. Had the eggs benedict on a potato latke. Killer. Unique lighting, during the day in bar area, made it feel like a Vermeer painting. Highly recommend.

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    Great fish and chips. wonderful service and a great bourbon Manhattan. This would be our go to place if we lived nearby.

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    Came for brunch on Sunday morning. Croque Monsieur hit the spot. Cool place, bar by night apparently. Vintage vibe.

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    The Red Dot is always consistently good. a wonderful place to meet up with friends And enjoy a pleasant time.

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    Delicious fish and chips and sauted chicken breast. Friendly service. Overall good experience.

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    "We don't have a cocktail menu, but we can make anything you'd like."…read more That was one of the first things our server told us, and honestly, it was refreshing. These days, it feels like every bar has a cocktail menu full of creatively named drinks that require reading a list of ingredients just to figure out what you're ordering. At Governor's Tavern, if you want a gin and tonic, you simply ask for a gin and tonic. The only decision you need to make is which gin you'd like. I'm not much of a cocktail person, but I appreciate that not every place feels the need to reinvent the wheel. The place was packed at lunchtime, but we got lucky and grabbed a pair of seats across from the bar. The server who I quoted was genuinely friendly and welcoming. I ordered a Guinness, but unfortunately the keg had just kicked. She recommended the Samuel Smith chocolate stout instead and even brought me a sample before I committed to taste since I never heard of it, which was a nice touch. For food, we ordered the State Grill burger and the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich. Both were excellent, and each came with Belgian-style hand-cut fries. If you're spending the day browsing the boutiques and antique shops along Warren Street and want a drink, a good meal, and a lively mix of locals and tourists, Governor's Tavern is worth a stop.

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    Bar area with the beers on tap above
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    This was the first place we came as a giant family of 8 for dinner. It's dog friendly inside and we…read morehad 2 dogs with us. It was hard in the past to find places for all of us but now it's even more difficulty because we still have my extremely picky BIL who has stomach issues, GERD, and a multitude of other issues, and now we have a vegan-ish person who tries to stay vegan but eats cheese, dairy, and eggs. So finding places to satisfy everyone is more complicated. This place met our needs and can meet yours: dog friendly, vegetarian options, and has something for even the pickiest of people. Me and another person got the strip steak, my husband got the Philly cheesesteak, MIL got the wunderbar burger, FIL got salmon burger, the vegan-ish got a veggie burger and one of the salads, which he split with his wife the SIL, and my picky BIL got the chicken sandwich. He freaked out over the sandwich because he wanted to know why it was moist and not dry. His partner and I were like, "You can have fully-cooked, moist chicken. Dry chicken isn't the only cooked option." But he continued to have a meltdown over his perfectly cooked chicken. He did eat it though. Family can drive you nuts sometimes. Anyways, despite the meltdown, I think we were all satisfied with our food. I did find the mashed potato on the steak to be very creamy but everything else on the plate was very good. Steak was cooked medium-rare liked I asked. Overall, the place is very good, excellent food, excellent service, and it was a busy night.

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    My girlfriend and I went to Le Perche for the first night of a monthly summer dinner series. We…read morehave been for brunch, for their fresh breads and for their many amazing baked goods, but Le Perche is rarely open for dinner so we did not know what to expect. Dinner was OUTSTANDING. We started with their signature focaccia, fresh out of the oven. Then, a seasonal Asparagus Tarte that was very much a deconstructed version: a delicious butter crust at the bottom of the plate, frisée lettuce, perfectly prepared asparagus topped with a pecorino creme vinaigrette. The perfect spring dish. Next was a Tuna crudo with ramp oil, watermelon radishes, fresh microgreens and toasted hazelnuts. Finally, their take on a Frisée aux Lardons, served with pickled figs. The lardons themselves were nicely crisped, and very satisfying. We had Negronis for cocktails, and a generous carafe of rose, served off the tap. All around one of the best meals I've had. Can't wait for the next menu that Chef Jeffrey Gimmel puts together. Apparently this is a monthly series, so keep a look out and don't miss the June dinner, guessing end of June on a Saturday night?

    This place has been on my list since 2021, when we first visited Hudson. And so glad we made it…read moreeven though it was years later. The ambiance was an old French cafe. They did not have a long selection but whatever we tried was great. We had their French omelette which was delicious: kale pesto and poached eggs with a side of salad. The pesto was so good. We tried their French onion soup and cinnamon roll both of which were great. Service was great. The staff was sweet. Must visit if you're in Hudson.

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    We spent Memorial Day weekend afternoon at Port of Call in the Catskills and ended up staying for…read morehours because the atmosphere was just so pretty sitting right on the water. I also have to say -- I genuinely do not understand some of the comments saying the waitstaff were rude or uninviting. Every female waitress we encountered was beyond gorgeous, cheerful, smiling constantly, and so kind to both me and my older great aunt. We got so many sweet compliments throughout the day and everyone made us feel very welcome. Michelle behind the bar was especially lovely and pours a STRONG drink, which we appreciated Honestly, I'm surprised they weren't busier for Memorial Day weekend, although maybe the bigger crowd came earlier in the day. Food-wise, the appetizers and seafood specials were very satisfying and obviously fresh. We ordered the crab cakes, soft shell crab special, their clam special (half clam casino / half clam oreganata), and a Bloody Mary topped with what had to be 12 shrimp. The crab dishes especially were fantastic -- those crab cakes were PACKED with crab and tasted incredibly fresh. I do want to leave a couple honest criticisms though. I was not impressed with the mussels in white wine sauce, despite multiple waitresses recommending them. This is a dish I order frequently in NYC and Long Island, so maybe my standards are high, but the sauce was unusually sweet -- my great aunt noticed it immediately too. It almost tasted like a sweet white wine was used, which just doesn't work for this kind of dish. The wine either tasted low quality or maybe wasn't cooked off enough. One other thing that disappointed me: the drawn butter is definitely not real butter. It tasted like a vegetable oil-based substitute. For a seafood restaurant serving fresh crab and lobster, I really think real butter should be standard. That said, I would absolutely come back here for the vibes alone. Beautiful waterfront setting, friendly staff, strong drinks, and fresh seafood made for such a relaxing holiday afternoon.

    All over the world, there are restaurants that you go to not for the quality of the food, but for…read morethe view of the water. This is one of them. We were sat at a large table on the huge patio, and it was good, even though the live music ended a bit early. Our server was lovely, her smile never faltering even when my mother insisted we sing for a birthday boy at the table. Personally, I want to eat seafood anytime I'm near the water, and this was no exception. We shared oysters (solid, but very pricey), baked clams (quite small, but tasty enough), sesame crusted ahi tuna (solid), a beet salad special (well balanced and one of the best things we had), and fish and chips for my kids (solid). In the future, I'll probably stick with starters because those were a better bet than the mains. We shared the Cod Mediterranean and the Honey Soy Glazed Salmon. Both dishes were undersized, underseasoned, and overcooked. That's a bad combination. If I have anything to say about it, and I usually don't, we'll be back for drinks and apps but forego the mains next time.

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    Inside seating
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    4.2
    (77 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    We brunched at Hudson Roastery twice on our winter getaway weekend to the Valley. In a word: it's…read morea gem! The shop offers everything you want or need: comfy seating, warm environs, genuinely friendly and attentive service, delicious from-scratch foods and beverages, and good prices. The trays of homemade baked goods coming straight out of the kitchen looked and smelled wonderful, too. Hudson Roastery is really good at what it does. I highly recommend it!

    Incredibly bummed, especially seeing all the positive press around the quality and the sourcing…read morethey claim to approach business with, that quite a lot of the food being served was from SYSCO or another large similar restaurant supply vendor, ordered by the case and baked from frozen. Now first off, don't get me wrong, buying in bulk or sacrificing the quality of some ingredients to large suppliers like this is definitely a reality when running a restaurant. Even moreso in this day and age when ingredient prices are exorbitant. That said, it needs to be reflected in the price point. Pastries are arranged beautifully under cloches in the display case, but I could spot the premade, ready-to-bake spinach feta bistro (https://www.chefswarehouse.com/products/QZ119984/) or ham and cheese croissant (https://www.chefswarehouse.com/products/99971/) from a mile away. The avocado spread on the preassembled breakfast sandwiches is definitely the pulp from the 3lb bag from Chef's Warehouse too. I know that taste! All of that said, they had a few items in the case that I'm sure weren't from one of these big vendors. Which was great to see. My (yes, unsolicited!) advice would be to pare down the menu. Offer just a bit less so you can focus on the quality. Try and tap into some local producers if you can! That's one of the best things about the Hudson Valley... how much all the purveyors and markets and cafes support each other. It's clear too how much they care about the community. They're dog friendly inside. No WiFi to encourage people to chat with one another. Fine. I really want to see this place continue to thrive, it's just a bit of a bummer that a significant part of the menu including things that really should be fresh, aren't.

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