I live in hudson and Red Dot is my absolute favorite restaurant. The ambience is cozy , the staff friendly and Alana a perfect owner/ hostess . The food is always excellent. I have eaten the chicken at least once a week for 10 years and it has never disappointed. The bar scene is also always lively and the cocktails well made. read more

English The service and drinks were good, and the staff who assisted us were pleasant. Unfortunately, our overall experience was overshadowed by what I perceived as an unfriendly welcome from the owner, Eliana. From the moment we walked in, I felt uncomfortable and unwelcome. Her communication came across as pushy and dismissive, which created a tense atmosphere. What disappointed me most was the feeling that we were being encouraged to leave when we expressed interest in seeing another section of the restaurant. Whether that was the intention or not, it left us feeling unwelcome as guests. While the food, drinks, and service staff were enjoyable, the overall experience was negatively affected by this interaction. Français Le service et les boissons étaient bons, et le personnel qui nous a servis était agréable. Malheureusement, notre expérience globale a été gâchée par ce que j'ai perçu comme un accueil peu chaleureux de la part de la propriétaire, Eliana. Dès notre arrivée, je me suis senti mal à l'aise et peu le bienvenu. Sa façon de communiquer m'a semblé insistante et froide, ce qui a créé une atmosphère désagréable. Ce qui m'a le plus déçu, c'est le sentiment d'être encouragé à partir lorsque nous avons manifesté notre intérêt pour voir une autre partie du restaurant. Que cela ait été son intention ou non, nous nous sommes sentis peu appréciés en tant que clients. Même si les boissons et le service étaient de qualité, cette interaction a fortement affecté notre expérience. Español El servicio y las bebidas fueron buenos, y el personal que nos atendió fue amable. Sin embargo, nuestra experiencia general se vio afectada por lo que percibí como una bienvenida poco cordial por parte de la dueña, Eliana. Desde que entramos, me sentí incómodo y poco bienvenido. Su manera de comunicarse me pareció insistente y poco amable. Lo que más me decepcionó fue sentir que prácticamente nos estaban invitando a irnos cuando mostramos interés en ver otra parte del restaurante. Independientemente de cuál fuera la intención, nos hizo sentir poco valorados como clientes. Aunque las bebidas y el servicio fueron buenos, esta interacción afectó negativamente nuestra visita. Português O atendimento e as bebidas foram bons, e os funcionários que nos atenderam foram simpáticos. Infelizmente, a nossa experiência geral foi prejudicada pelo que percebi como uma recepção pouco acolhedora da proprietária, Eliana. Desde o momento em que entramos, senti-me desconfortável e pouco bem-vindo. A forma como ela se comunicou pareceu insistente e pouco amigável. O que mais me decepcionou foi a sensação de que estávamos sendo incentivados a ir embora quando demonstramos interesse em conhecer outra parte do restaurante. Independentemente da intenção, isso nos fez sentir pouco valorizados como clientes. Apesar da qualidade das bebidas e do atendimento, essa interação afetou negativamente a experiência. Italiano Il servizio e le bevande erano buoni e il personale che ci ha assistito è stato gentile. Purtroppo, l'esperienza complessiva è stata compromessa da quello che ho percepito come un atteggiamento poco accogliente da parte della proprietaria, Eliana. Fin dal nostro arrivo mi sono sentito a disagio e poco benvenuto. Il suo modo di comunicare mi è sembrato insistente e sgarbato. Ciò che mi ha deluso maggiormente è stata la sensazione che ci stesse praticamente invitando ad andarcene quando abbiamo mostrato interesse nel vedere un'altra parte del locale. Che fosse o meno la sua intenzione, ci siamo sentiti poco apprezzati come clienti. Sebbene il servizio e le bevande fossero validi, questa interazione ha avuto un impatto negativo sulla nostra visita. Nederlands De service en de drankjes waren goed en het personeel dat ons hielp was vriendelijk. Helaas werd onze algehele ervaring overschaduwd door wat ik ervoer als een onvriendelijke ontvangst door de eigenaresse, Eliana. Vanaf het moment dat we binnenkwamen voelde ik mij ongemakkelijk en niet echt welkom. Haar manier van communiceren kwam op mij over als opdringerig en afstandelijk. Wat mij het meest teleurstelde, was het gevoel dat we werden aangemoedigd om te vertrekken toen we interesse toonden in een ander gedeelte van het restaurant. Of dat nu de bedoeling was of niet, het gaf ons het gevoel niet gewaardeerd te worden als gasten. Hoewel de drankjes en de service goed waren, heeft deze ervaring een negatieve indruk achtergelaten. 日本語 (Japanese) ドリンクは美味しく、スタッフのサービスも良かったです。しかし残念ながら、オーナーのエリアナの態度によって全体の経験が台無しになりました。 お店に入った瞬間から、歓迎されているというよりも居心地の悪さを感じました。彼女の態度は押しつけがましく、失礼で、正直なところ「お客さんに来てほしくないのかな」と思ってしまうほどでした。 特に驚いたのは、レストランの別のエリアを見てみたいと思った時の対応です。歓迎されるどころか、「見たいなら帰ってください」と言われているような気分になりました。私はこれまで多くの国を旅し、たくさんのレストランを訪れてきましたが、このような経験は初めてです。 レストランというのは、お客さんを歓迎し、心地よく過ごしてもらう場所であるべきです。ただ中を見たいと思っただけで迷惑者のように扱われるべきではありません。 ドリンクは良く、スタッフも親切でした。しかし、オーナーの態度がそのすべてを台無しにしてしまいました。 read more

One of the rudest and most unpleasant experiences we've ever had. There was no one to greet us when we walked in, and when we went toward the garden to find someone, the owner approached us with an immediately hostile attitude. She clearly did not want us there because we had a stroller and treated us as though she was doing us a favor by allowing us to sit. While we were maneuvering the stroller through the garden, I briefly placed my small handbag on an empty dirt area and she proceeded to yell and curse under her breath in front of the other customers thqt I was ruining her nonexistent plants. Completely unnecessary and incredibly unprofessional. We left without ordering because there was no way we were going to spend a single dollar in a place where customers are treated this poorly. If this is how the owner treats people walking through the door, I can only imagine how the rest of the experience is. Absolutely disgusting customer service. Avoid. read more

Terrible service. Rude. We asked for water at least 5 separate times and never got it. They added a 20% tip to the bill automatically even though the service was terrible. Food was fine but not enough to make up for how terrible the service was. I have never experienced anything like this. This is the first review I have ever written in yelp and the service was so bad I feel compelled to. read more

I've never written a restaurant review before but I think I should on my experience today at the Red Dot. The service and food were horrible. The person who escorted us to the patio was so rude, which set a bad tone from the beginning right away. The server seemed new to the Customer Service Industry. The Fish-n-Chips was inedible; the cod fish was hot (on the outside) and lukewarm (on the inside). The undercooked cod fish was gummy and translucent, I took a bite and then shredded the 2 pieces to see if I could eat any of it, I could not. The fries were stale and seemed like they were reheated (dry and burnt). The restroom was filthy (I will save you from the disgusting details). They automatically charged a 20% tip to my bill without telling me. read more

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 read more

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar - Now that's a fish and chips. Follow it up with the crème brûlée and you're having a good time - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

The food was fine. The drinks were quite pricey for the neighborhood. The owner seems to be going through a lot, and while it's somewhat entertaining, it's also rather unprofessional to watch. Rather than hiring staff she wants to run around and do everything. Eating at the bar, coughing because she can't take a sick day since she's understaffed, complaining that nothing is where its supposed to be, or that they're running out, and basically telling her one waitress to quit. Telling your staff you haven't made enough money yet for unemployment is really not necessary. Get some more staff, they're lovely. read more

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. read more

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar - Peter and Bear - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

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. read more

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar - Burger with Swiss cheese & fries - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

Brilliant experience from the minute you walk in. Warm, comfortable decor to super friendly service and INCREDIBLE fare. My personal favorite is meatloaf Monday! read more

We had a terrible experience here. We made a reservation for six people, a child, and our dog--fully expecting to sit in the back garden where dogs are allowed. When we arrived, I politely said we were there for our reservation and mentioned we had a dog. I was met with immediate disgust and attitude. The staff told me dogs were "illegal" and that I "should have known because I'm in New York." First, I'm not even from New York, and second, your own listing says dogs are allowed. The tone and lack of courtesy were shocking--especially since we had confirmed ahead of time. We left feeling embarrassed and unwelcome. There are plenty of restaurants in Hudson that treat guests (and their dogs) with kindness and respect--unfortunately, Red Dot isn't one of them. read more

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. read more

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What a gem. The food was absolutely excellent as was the service. The menu is varied just enough and the ambiance is cozy. The Red Dot made our Valentine's Day very special. read more

Poor service, awful cocktails! Our's tasted like medicine. Rude owner. Will skip next time in Hudson. read more

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

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. read more

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The owner actually messaged me about my getting a $10 parking ticket. She, Alana, said I should have put another quarter in the parking meter. To Alana's credit she offered to send me $10 to pay my parking ticket. I'm still waiting to see if Alana keeps her word! read more

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. read more

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar - Thai curry veggies. So so. - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

One of the best things about this restaurant besides the quality food is the outdoor patio! If you get a chance to eat here in the summer fall months try to get a spot outside. read more

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! read more

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar - Penne pasta-- forgot to get a pristine photo before we started to dig in! - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

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. read more

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar - The garden is so pretty. - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

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. read more

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar - a bar with stools - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

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

OMG! What a cute place. We drove up to Hudson, NY, to see our cousin who lives in Albany. I wanted to meet her mid way and this place popped up on google. After reading the reviews and looking at the pictures, I sent the link to my cousin and she gave it the thumbs up! It took us an hour and a half to drive there from Chappaqua on The Taconic State Parkway. The town of Hudson is just so quaint with beautiful antique and craft shops. The Red Dot has a bar, an outdoor eating area and a larger eating room to the right of the bar. The staff were friendly and attentive. Once we ordered from the Brunch menu our food was delivered quickly. I ordered the challah French toast with fresh berries. It was light and tasty. The berries were fresh strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. Delicious! Everyone was very happy with their food. Moderately priced. The bill including drinks and tip was around $110 for 5 of us. I will definitely return the next time I am in town. read more

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

Our friends, local to Hudson, told us that if nothing else we had to eat at the Red Dot. On our last night of a rare get-away we did! What a way to end a magical and much needed break. We came in on Monday night at 5:05 and within 20 minutes the place filled up with everyone knowing everyone's name. This was a "home-away-from-home" bar and restaurant-it was cozy and warm and welcoming. We ordered the crab cakes to start and the meatloaf special with mash potatoes and the pork shank with white potatoes as entrees. Crab Cakes are not my thing and I can see why in the past they weren't - because crab cakes are SUPPOSED to taste like the Red Dot's crab cakes! These were spectacular. And then the entrees came. We were sharing and neither of us could decide - bite by bite - which was more incredible - the meatloaf, the pork, the potatoes, the sauteed spinach???? The only reason we had pork left over was because we were attempting to be civilized. That small portion went on the train with us the next day and lasted 3 minutes into the trip home. Our thanks to the lovely waitstaff, barkeep manager and chef for such a wonderful way to end a special trip. Highly recommend!! read more

A Hudson institution, and for good reason! My go to weekend brunch spot! If you're lucky and the weather is good, definitely dine in the back garden. Their burger (with abundant bacon and blue cheese for me) is always a winner. I very much appreciate their current requirement of verification of vaccination (and all their staff is vaccinated), as we try to be normal and still safe and respectful of our community. read more

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar - Bacon and blue cheese burger with fries and a Blood Mary. Sunday brunch perfection! - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

Visited Red Dot for brunch based off all the amazing reviews on Yelp. Food was decent , it was nothing stellar or noteworthy . We ordered for an Eggs Benedict / Burger. The worst part was sitting inside the restaurant and trying to enjoy a meal when it's freezing cold. I kept my winter jacket on the whole time along with a hat. Sat by the window and watched the neighbor next door move out of their filthy apartment. Great view while you're on a date lol Would never go back again- read more

Came for brunch/lunch on a Saturday and it was pretty busy but still enough room to seat 8 without a reservation. There was only one waiter but it still came together pretty quickly so no complaints there! I got the croque madame with a poached egg and fries which were both good. read more

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

So cute and great for a cocktail and bite. Recommend the backyard, Ilana is so hospitable. read more

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

The atmosphere was great and the service friendly and curteous. The food came out quicker than expected and everything was delicious. I would definitely come here again. read more

My husband and I were looking for somewhere to have dinner on our way through the Hudson area. We happened upon Red Dot Restaurant and immediately knew that we had found a very unique place. We were kindly greeted by the bartender, Alana, whom I later found out through conversation, is also the owner as well. Very cool. The restaurant has a very chill and relaxed vibe, almost like a modern day speak easy. The building is historic and magnificent, from the wood floors to the big, beautiful windows! The food was fabulous. I chose one of the specials - Chipotle Chicken nachos - delicious! The waitress even let me taste the chipotle sauce before I ordered them to make sure I'd like it. It was mouth-watering. She also recommended the fish and chips and said they're one of the best choices they offer. I really wanted to try the nachos, so I stuck with that. We will have to try that next time. We love a good fish and chips! My husband went with a cheeseburger and fries. He also found this to be excellent and perfectly cooked. We wanted to try the calamari as an appetizer, but we decided not to this time because we really wanted to be able to finish our meals. Instead, he ordered a Guinness on tap. He was highly satisfied and so excited to see this. He drank it rather quickly as he said it was "perfect". Throughout the meal, we kept hearing someone singing to the music playing in the bar area. I neeeeeeded to find out who this was! What a stunning voice! I sat there through my meal thoroughly enjoying the angelic voice that was blessing our eardrums. We ended up finishing everything on our plates. We unfortunately had no room left for dessert, but we will make sure we try that out next time too. Overall, if you're in the Hudson area and looking for great food and a relaxed, chill environment, don't hesitate to stop at Red Dot. You definitely won't regret it! You may even be lucky enough to catch a few verses from Alana as your stomach fills up with all the deliciousness their menu has to offer. Sit back, grab a delightful drink from the bar, and take it all in. We can't wait to visit again! (I snapped some quick pics of our food, but they look a bit blurry due to my phone case. Sorry about that!) read more

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

When we have dinner in Hudson, we always eat at the Red Dot. Great food, great atmosphere, friendly service and very reasonable prices. Highly recommended! read more

This place is a Hudson 5 star (I found the restraunts in Hudson to be sub par). The decor was cool as and stylish. I loved the table by the fireplace(electric). From past reviews I wasn't sure how the service would be, BUT on our visit we had excellent service! Our glasses were never empty and every request was meet promptly. The food - the lamb shank was by far the best dish I have eaten in Hudson! I don't know if I've ever had a bad lamb shank but this one was great. Very meaty. The greens and mashed potatoes it came with were excellent as well. We also ordered the endive pear and candied walnut salad. I liked the pears and walnuts, but I was not a fan of the lettuce. I don't think this is the restaurants fault as I didn't know what endive lettuce was. I also was not a fan of the Shelley vinegarette dressing but they quickly swaped it for Caesar. I wouldn't get the salad again but would definitely get the lamb shank! Overall- great service and the best meal I've had in the Hudson area... Hudson 5 star read more

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar - The best meal in town - lamb shank - New American Near Me - Hudson, New York

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We are staying in Hudson for 4 nights on our way to Maine and Canada. We really enjoyed this place primarily for the service and atmosphere. We didn't order anything fancy but what we had was good. I would definitely recommend. read more

Stopped in for a quick dinner. Was greeted nicely upon entering. It wasn't crowded, so didn't have to wait to be seated. Server and service was good! I was dining alone but didn't feel overlooked, which happens often. Food was good, served in good time. I'll likely go back in the future. read more

Had the pleasure of having lunch here and it did not disappoint. My wife had the fish and chips and was very happy with her meal and I had a burger that was juicy and delicious...throw in some tasty French fries and what could be better for a quick stop for lunch while touring the local scene. Coincidentally, we overheard several other diners say that their food was very good...the eggs Benedict in particular which is a brunch selection. Great service, we got our food very quickly and the pricing was spot on. All I all a very good dining experience. read more

This place best represents the ambiance of the funky and artistic Hudson. Expect to join in the fun with old-time regulars. Start conversation with other patrons. My go to meal is their Hamburger. Season permitting, the garden is a must for dining. read more

Bartender talking politics not a good look, decent food small menu but tasty. Small place not very spacious definitely more a dinner for 2. But overall 6/10 food good location mid read more

We came to Red Dot from out of town and had a lovely dining experience. The patio is gorgeous, like a secret garden. The food itself was also delicious to match the ambiance. Good portion sizes and everything was really fresh! Highly recommend read more

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