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    3.7 (777 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    spicy guava marg
    Rebecca H.

    Wowzers, what an incredible location! The view is gorgeous, it's right smack on the Hudson River. If it wasn't 100 degrees outside, I would have loved to sit outside. Mental note was made to come back during more mild weather. I imagine it's probably also a lovely place to have brunch. We went for dinner at 6:15 on a Friday evening in late July. We made a reservation but didn't need one. I've seen better drink menus, I've seen worse. The spicy guava margarita piqued my interest and I went with that. GF was boring and ordered a pinot grigio. I was excited for the cocktail but it was all guava and no spicy other than just a jalapeno slice on top. There were some intriguing appetizers but we went with "something snack" GF says. Maybe table snack? It was almost like a lil finger food thing with crackers, spicy cheese cubes, olives, and almonds. It was surprisingly sparse for a $15 appetizer but I guess this is NY after all. There were literally I want to say 3 or 4 crackers that were a very unusual shape. GF wasn't into them because they were too "cookie-esque" but only in texture, they were definitely savory in taste. The almonds were delicious and were albino almonds or I guess just regular almonds with the lil skin taken off. The olives were tasty. The cheese cubes were like cheese but with a spicy seasoning and they were TO DIE. I wish there were more than 4. I ordered the pasta alla norma. The rigatoni was delightfully al dente. The sauce was copious but also copious in terms of onions which I despise so trying to avoid them was most of my dinner experience. I'd get it again though. I do wish they had more vegetarian entrees. GF ordered the nicoise salad with salmon which looked amazing. Tons of veggies and salmon. GF says "it was excellent, very nicely dressed". The service was very good. Our server was attentive without being too up our ass. Overall, a good experience primarily due to the location.

    Eggs Benedict
    Anatoli L.

    Location - 7 (views, ambiance) Food - 3 Service 3.5 Wonderful location, right by the Hudson River, wonderful views. We were sitting inside as outside was sunny and umbrellas offered limited coverage. We visited the restaurant for Sunday brunch. I had a blood orange/Prosecco drink, a cross between Bellini and Mimosa. The drink was fine, but $17 for a little champagne flute? We shared an appetizer called tapas on the river which looked like a plate of snacks a child would make for himself at home. I ordered classic eggs Benedict. The eggs were cooked perfect for the Benedict, but the rest of absolutely mediocre (taste, presentation, etc). My wife had crab cake sandwich - the crab cake was possibly the worst I ever had. Service was okay - nothing wrong, but just okay. You can go there for the views, but probably not for food.

    Lobster Roll with Side Salad
    Natalie P.

    What a delicious afternoon I just had, at Red Hat on the River. My friend and I wanted to try something new and after a coin toss, Red Hat it was! I wish the weather had been better because Red Hat sits beautifully on the Hudson and the views would have been incredible. Thanks a lot, fog. The hosts greeted us and sat us immediately. Now here's where the first and only* hiccup of the night occurred: I asked our server if they had Coke or Pepsi products. She said "Pepsi" but when she saw that I clearly had a coke preference, she stated "well I think we have some cans of coke". You mean the best kind of coke? GREAT! I anxiously awaited my can of coke but when the server brought over the glass, already filled with "coke", my suspicions grew. I took a sip of what was clearly FLAT Pepsi. As Judge Judy once said, "Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining." No way soda from a CAN would have tasted like that...and I know my coke. No big deal, I ordered a "sprite" or whatever they actually served and it was fine. For apps we ordered the peach burrata and the crab cakes. The crab cakes, while yummy, were INCREDIBLY small. I'm talking ACTUAL bite size. The peach burrata was amazing! The peaches mixed with cucumbers were incredibly fresh and made for such a fresh bite. We asked for some bread to accompany the burrata. (Side note: what is it with places serving burrata with no toast points or bread? I don't get that) For our entrees we had the lobster roll with a side salad and the rice bowl with shrimp. NO NOTES!! The rice bowl was fragrant and delicious and the lobster was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Since we ate all our food, we knew we deserved dessert. We both ordered the golden latte but mine was hot while hers was iced. I appreciated what they tried to do there, but both of our drinks could've been a little sweeter. I asked for some sugar and it definitely helped. Along with our drinks we shared the lemon ricotta cake. It was superb! We literally ate everything! I actually can't wait to try it again with my fiancé. They have a steak frite on the menu and you can choose whether you want strip steak or a ribeye!

    Leora S.

    Red Hat on the River is such a charming spot it gave off a distinctly European vibe, despite being nestled right in Westchester. The space itself is beautifully designed with a chic, airy ambiance that makes you feel like you've been transported somewhere along the Riviera. We started with the arugula salad, which was light, fresh, and a perfect appetizer. For my main course, I had the chicken Milanese, which was absolutely massive but so delicious the crispy cutlet paired perfectly with the pesto and the fresh little salad on top. When it came to dessert, I couldn't decide between the affogato dessert and the chocolate cake, so I left it up to my waitress to surprise me she chose the chocolate cake, which was rich, decadent, and a perfect way to end the meal. The overall experience felt elevated yet relaxed, and I'd definitely come back.

    William H.

    This is the place to attend on a Wednesday evening as soon they open for business, a quiet place to take friends/ coworkers/ family , service is great, not crowed at all , able to eat peacefully, great view of the Hudson & bridge. Food made & prepared well. Able to make reservations or just walk in, plenty of parking, after dinner walk in the boardwalk . Had the meatball & crab cake soft & tender. The burger and steak is a must try. Home made pasta tasty . The chocolate cake and key lime pie are delicious. Good portion , not overwhelming Or heavy.

    Mercedes L.

    We returned to RH and brought friends with us. As always the staff from the host to Betty our server everyone the best. The menu and drinks were great, including the desserts options. The atmosphere nice, noice level was average, one may carry a conversation. The location is priceless, the restaurant is well kept. Try Red Hat on the River you won't regret it.

    flourless chocolate cake
    Cindy L.

    Went here for lunch with a bunch of people and we shared a bunch of stuff! I got a lavender mocktail that wasn't quite my style as it was a bit bitter and I tend to like sweeter drinks but that was on me for ordering something floral. We all shared the burrata and grilled peaches, charcuterie and meatballs. The meatballs were so yummy. I loved the combination of burrata, toast and the grilled peaches. The charcuterie was good too, I always like to see what restaurants decide to include in their charcuterie because it gives me a chance to explore something I've never tried before. I found out that I might like mortadella lol. My only gripe was the lack of variety with the cheeses. Now we also shared some desserts; lemon ricotta cake, flourless chocolate cake, olive oil cake with peaches and key lime pie. I was a bit disappointed in the lemon ricotta cake, it had a weird texture that was off putting for me and I couldn't really pinpoint where this was coming from but it was like biting into something that had poppy seeds or something and the berry compote that came with it had the complete opposite flavor profile of the cake. The cake was supposed to be light and refreshing but the compote was warm and had a wintery, molasses taste that didn't go well. The chocolate cake was okay, I know flourless chocolate cake always has a more bitter taste but I always hope for something more fudgy. I did love the olive oil cake with peaches was a perfect cake balanced with the refreshing peach and whipped cream. And my favorite thing of the day for last: that awesome key lime pie. It was so wonderfully balanced and not too sour. Really rounded out the lunch in the best way! I think there are some things that could be tweaked but overall I liked pretty much everything!

    Mussels Frites
    Tomiko P.

    This place was so beautifully decorated and in such an interesting location. Can't wait to revisit during the summer and sitting outside to enjoy the water views. I was taken here by my sisters for my birthday and I had it on my bucket list of restaurants for about 5-6 years. Glad we went, I didn't give a 5 star because we had to purchase straws. Now I know that sounds odd and shouldn't affect the score but it should be written somewhere even on the menu maybe that they don't do straws not even paper ones and you only get a cocktail stirrer which sorry but how do you stir your drink without one lol $.75 for a reusable straw which I don't even know where I put it after we left. The food was amazing, service was great, drinks so/so wasn't impressed but won't deter me from trying again another time.

    Rooftop bar
    Allana D.

    Convenient, great view by the river, friendly staff and really good food and wine. I've also sat at the bar and enjoyed cocktails here.

    Lemon Ricotta Cake
    Trisha C.

    We stopped for dinner to get a view of the river. The view is absolutely stunning and the interior of the restaurant is lovely. We started with the olives and tuna tostadas. But we're excellent but I think the olives are really special. For dinner, I had moules frites, my daughter had branzino, and my mom had the pasta. Ask for lemon with your fish. I tried a zero proof pomegranate martini that was quite good. I had a golden latte which was delicious. My daughter had the lemon ricotta cake which was very special. The service was courteous and attentive. I recommend you stop by and check it out.

    Special fall drink
    Morganne M.

    It was so lovely to spend an afternoon on their patio enjoying the water. Service was great, everyone very accommodating. We just split apps -- crab cakes and garlic parm fries. I do not think the crab cakes were worth the price but the fries were great. Food aside, I think this place is totally worth it just to be able to sit on the water.

    Gorgeous sunset view
    Emily C.

    You can't beat the views here. We even braved the 90° temps to sit outside and take it all in. The food was all very good. The burger was cooked perfectly. The quinoa burger sort of fell apart but was still tasty. The service left something to be desired.

    Drew K.

    Great drinks (bit pricey), solid food, excellent views. Tried the crab cakes, burger, and BBQ Chicken sandwich (Labor Day menu). Really enjoyed the burger--it was perfectly cooked as requested. The crab cakes were also great. BBQ Chicken sandwich was satisfying but fell kind of short. It was fried chicken with some sort of BBQ sauce coating. But the combination didn't work for us because the fried chicken skin got soggy. We'll be back to soak up the views of the river. Thank you Red Hat!

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    Ask the Community - Red Hat on the River

    If you have brunch on certain holidays,Do they include the tip on your bill, Or do you leave the tip separate?

    I've eaten here several times - as a party of four, and of two. No tip was added to the bill. Most places only do that where there is a large group - usually more than six. I am not aware of this practice here.

    Is there a charge for the bread and butter that's "served in request"?

    No.

    What's the dress code for brunch?

    No dress code. It's pretty casual...

    Do they have heat lamps outside?

    No but i was here in June

    Is it dog-friendly?

    I never saw dogs outside. You have to csll To ask

    How's the parking here?

    There is a large parking lot; it is shared with other places in the area. However, didn't have trouble finding a spot (we on a weekend, at sunset, in the summer).

    What is the dress code for dinner?

    Neat casual

    What is the Dress code for lunch?

    It is more anything goes/downtown city feel than fancy. It is not inexpensive so some people were in dresses, but others were in jeans.

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