I visited Seminary Hill for dinner with a group of 10 women during a bachelorette weekend, and it was such a wonderful experience. The views were absolutely stunning, and everyone loved their meals as well as the delicious cider. The team at Seminary Hill went above and beyond to accommodate our large group, even creating custom menus for the occasion, which was such a thoughtful touch. The service was attentive, friendly, and made the entire evening feel special. We had an amazing time and will definitely be back! read more

What a view! Beautiful dining room and outside seating overlooking a valley. Beautiful. Food is good. We had the 1/2 chicken and the flank steak. Both were cooked perfectly. Service is friendly and attentive read more

Food was good. Ambiance was beautiful. Service....the service was great until...the check. The server failed to tell us that for whatever reason the gratuity was included in the check (we were a table of 4) and so we left a tip. Still our fault for not double checking but it just felt like our generosity was being taken advantage of. If you visit this place, check your bill. read more

Ordered a spicy Bloody Mary to begin. Very good, it was like a meal! Olives marinated carrot and you know the rest. For food I had a poached egg with mushroom toast. I thought it would be bread with 'shrooms baked in to it. Nope! It was literally a nice piece of toast with delicious mushrooms on top and the poached egg in the middle. Awesome and delicious. A couple mushrooms were chewy which I have never experienced, but easy to chew up! Beautiful views here also a must see! read more

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Returned with a reservation for a Saturday afternoon and had a great brunch (first time trying the brunch menu). Cider mimosa to start was fantastic, and the sourdough and cinnamon roll are both worth getting. As for the entree, the buckwheat pancake was delicious (and enormous), and the smashed "potatoes" with smoked trout and fried egg were phenomenal. (Potatoes in quotes because they subbed in sunchokes the day we were there; I loved them.) A fantastic meal all around! read more

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The ambiance is excellent as is the staff. The music was fabulous. The problem was the over priced charcuterie cheese platter $22 and ridiculously small amount of cheese. I love the place but serving such a meager platter turned my quests off. None of us are big eaters but it was a very sad platter. We were embarrassed for the restaurant which we loved. You need more appetizers besides fried chicken skins! read more

I'm updating my review to five stars. After my last review, Reuben the owner took time to provide a very detailed response to my query on cider temperature (read his response below - he schooled me, rightly so). It's obvious Seminary Hill is extremely thoughtful about their cider production, storage, and temperature. I really respect the commitment to maintaining the integrity of the cider, and I look forward to learning more about the cider making process at my next visit to Seminary Hill. read more

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By far the most delicious food we had in Callicoon. Many beautiful spots to eat in the town, and none was prettier than this. Set up a big hill from downtown / the river. Beautiful grounds overlooking mountains and an orchard. New wood building on a spacious property. Room for people to roam and games to play on the grass. No tables available for two when we showed up around 5:30pm on a Saturday in November, but they were able to seat us at the bar. Service was attentive and informed. Got the flight of cider (varied and interesting, so no regrets even though we didn't love them) and ordered appetizers at the bar. The two apps we got were inventive and tasted spectacular: smoked trout crudo with thinly sliced crabapple, and a steaming round sourdough loaf with whipped butter and schmaltz. read more

Seminary Hill - Sunset over outdoor area with games and seating overlooking mountains and orchard - Cideries Near Me - Callicoon, New York

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A must visit everytime we are in the area. The views are hard to beat!! Absolutely gorgeous outdoor seating and big windows if it's too cold to sit outside. The service is always great. We love the range of ciders - I recommend a sampler! Their cocktails are also excellent! One of the best espresso martinis I've had. We love love love the sourdough with the butter and fat and the charcuterie is a big, tasty portion. read more

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Great views and great cider! Worth the drive. We have come a few times and the staff are always friendly.

Another fantastic dinner! First of all the views are spectacular. The service warm and helpful. We had the cider flight and tried all 8 ciders. Not all are excellent but a few are standouts. The grilled cabbage was surprisingly delightful and I typically do not like cabbage. We had the charcuterie board and ate the grilled peach and ice cream by the fire pit. This is our second time and it was just as good as the first! Do not miss this Catskill gem. read more

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Great view. Delicious food. Awesome drinks and so many ciders to choose from. You should try it! read more

Came here for a friend's wedding and was blown away by the views alone. Taking in all the beautiful New York southern tier foliage right before the fall was breathtaking but the good doesn't stop there. They offer a great variety of ciders on tap, some sweet, some tart, you can find a taste profile you like on their menu I'm sure. I personally recommend the Tom's Beard (no bias I swear). Food was quite good too, especially cocktail hour, the fried chicken skin and BLT sliders had me head over heels. Dinner was family style (which was a first for a wedding I had seen) and honestly paled in comparison to the previous apps, but still on the better side of wedding food I've had, the short rib being a particular favorite. Staff was great and very kind to the whole party during our whole stay there, for any upstate plans in my future, I'll certainly make sure to stop by again on my way. read more

We arrived on time for 12:30pm reservation for 6 When seated placed our drink order, then the waitress totally forgot about us. When we finally waved her down she said the food will be right out and I replied well what did you order for us as you never took our food order. She stated yes I guess I did forget about you, sorry. They brought our order a few plates at a time, they forgot my daughter's oatmeal and my eggs as we ordered from a very limited brunch menu. If you want options this is not your place for food, at least for brunch. My other daughter had a few hairs in her fruit plate. Son in law had ordered coffee and my daughter ordered a coffee with almond milk. The almond milk had clumps as if it wasn't shaken. Trying to get a coffee refill was a task of waiving the hostess down from across the room. We brought 4 growlers for refills. They tried charging us for the bottles again, they charged us for 2 sourdough breads when we ordered 1. Beautiful place but under staffed. Kitchen is very limited for a brunch. I'm being generous giving them 3 stars. If you go don't expect prompt service, don't expect meals to come out complete together, don't expect a decent food menu but you'll love the seating unless you're seating and other tables have their kids running around you as you try to have a peaceful meal that you waited too long for and overpaid for. I was disappointed because it has such potential with the location and vistas. read more

My grandson, 8 years old had this to say ; Food was amazing.Service was amazing really nice.The view and inside is nice.Bathrooms were nice and smelled good.Drinks were good.Waitress offered to take pictures.Theres piano and board games.DEFINITELY COMING BACK!!!! Ps.come here. Signed: Jace Finnell read more

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We came here for a tasting, and the ciders were good but not "wow, I must buy this to take home" good. Although, if I am honest, I was too blown away by the stunning setting to pay much attention to the ciders! They also have a good food menu. We had a cheese plate with the ciders, and the blue cheese and soft cheese were both excellent. Overall it was a very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. read more

Amazing setting - we watched the sunset and enjoyed delicious drinks - pear cider for me - and a nice dinner! Plus the waitstaff was attentive and helpful! Can't wait to return! read more

Came here with a group during an upstate weekend trip and absolutely (as others have said) loved the views and atmosphere! The ciders and beers were tasty (we ordered two flights) and we enjoyed our appetizers. I was a bit disappointed by the veal- it was dry, fairly raw, and hard to cut, so the sit down meal turned into somewhat of an intense manual labor experience for me and another guest who ordered it (we were first given butter knives and had to ask for sharper knives). Friends who ordered the chicken and fish, however, really enjoyed their dishes! read more

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While we had a nice dinner overall, our waitress' attitude really put a huge damper on the evening. Throughout the meal, she did not ask me once if I would like a new drink. When another family member expressed that she didn't like her drink, she was met with a cold response and no offer to take it off of her bill/make it right. At the conclusion of our meal, we got 10 shots from the bar on a separate tab. We did not directly tip on that bar tab as the bar tender/waitress was rude; however, we tipped generously on our dinner for 12 people (with alcohol). The bartender/waitress actually came back to our table and reprimanded us for not tipping on the bar tab. Tipping, at the end of the day is optional, and meant to be a physical symbol of good service. Unfortunately we were met with hostility when we asked for these additional shots, and additional hostility later on in the night. Unfortunately, I do not think we will be back due to this negative experience. read more

I made our reservation for our party of 4 requesting a table with a view. We arrived at Seminary Hill Cidery close to sunset and took in the stunning sunset views outside and at our table. Julie ( forgive me if I got her name wrong ) guided us during our cider flight and menu selections. Julie was spot on. Our appetizers and dinner was, thoroughly enjoyable ( cheese board, root veg, dinner salad , chicken, duck and venison ) The restaurant is bright and airy and visually appealing. We look forward to dining at Seminary Hill Cidery again with family and friends and highly recommend. read more

Fantastic dinner at The Tasting Room! Local food, inventive menu, amazing views, excellent service! Of course, their own cider is delicious, but they also have a lovely wine and cocktail menu. Can't wait to return! read more

Went for brunch today and as always everything was delicious! We had 3 different items from the brunch menu and they did not disappoint. Our server Diana was great. She answered our questions, was pleasant and attentive. Look forward to the next time! read more

Have visited Narrowsburg, Callicoon and the Catskills multiple times and always wanted to visit Seminary Hill for both the cider and food. Usually Saturdays they are booked with private events (which seems to be their priority). Arrived on Sunday around 1:00pm. There were three tables occupied on the expansive deck and a dining room (which is called a tasting room but it really isn't if it's a restaurant) that was roughly 1/3 full. Walked in and inquired about a tasting flight and enjoying some food. The hostess(?) asked how many in my party and I said it was just me, so I'm happy to sit at a bar or wherever. The response was literally "Well, since it's only you I can't take up a table with just one person, plus you don't even have a reservation. Go outside and the bar there can get you the ciders you want.". Turns out several other couples were turned away with the same terseness. I'm sorry, what? Is this in fact how management prefers to run this business? An hour later the deck and dining room are equally empty. Disappointing. Tried several ciders, while they were clean and well made technically, both were nearly devoid of apple aroma or much flavor either. It's a beautiful location, and I guess they lean on that to enable them to be arrogant in their guest handling policies. Your mileage may vary. It's a shame, virtually all of our experiences with businesses, bars and restaurants in the Catskills has been outstanding, not sure why Seminary Hill is so out of step. read more

Delicious food, well prepared and tasting fresh. Helpful, friendly staff. Phenomenal hard cider, but also a nice selection of cocktails as well. Gorgeous space! read more

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Beautiful atmosphere! I loved the scenery here! I came here for a wedding and it was so much fun! Loved!! read more

Seminary Hill - Cideries Near Me - Callicoon, New York

What a FANTASTIC experience overall. Our waitress, Abby was a huge part of our dining experience. Abby was friendly and helpful from beginning to end. She steered us in the right direction when it came to food and ciders. Abby was well-informed with the menu items. That being said, we got the charcuterie board and Steelhead Trout crudo to start and WOW! Both were delicious but the Trout Crudo was a standout with how incredibly fresh it was. I highly recommend ordering this dish. Now to the entree, I got the half chicken and this was easily top 3 meals I've had. So simple yet so incredibly flavorful and clean. The chicken was moist but the skin was perfectly crispy. I would go back solely for the chicken. 10/10 experience. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Seminary Hill - Charcuterie Board (snack) and Steelhead Trout Crudo (appetizer) - Cideries Near Me - Callicoon, New York

Wonderful place great views, atmosphere, food and drinks! Great little getaway up near my family house, we love going here for date nights while upstate! read more

Seminary Hills offers a beautiful space to relax with your friends over good food and drinks. I enjoyed a taste of the 2020 Susan's Semi-Dry. We also ordered a fun selection off of their food menu. The fresh, hot-out-of-the-oven sourdough bread coupled with the charcuterie board was a great way to start the meal. We also split the market greens and squash appetizers - yum, yum, yum! The duck was the winner of the table. It was the most tender piece of meat I've ever had. The pork dish exceeded my expectations with its stellar cider jus. My friends also enjoyed their venison and chicken. read more

Beautiful orchard, great cider, and friendly staff. Thanks for the tour and all of the help! read more

Terrific location , delicious food options & friendly service . The view from the mountain outside dining veranda is worth the ride

Beautiful views indeed. No one can disagree there. Its a very nice spot and the service was very friendly (though not very knowledgeable today) My partner had a delicious salad , and added sliced duck breast to it When it comes to the mains , not very exciting an experience , as they don't offer sides. Having a big piece of Duck by itself on a plate is unappealing. Not sliced as a French Style ' duck magret ´would be , either. I have not experienced that before and found it off putting The meat quality was fine but it doesn't make it appealing a dish There are no sides to purchase on the menu ! I wish they would revisit this. Wines are local do not for everyone. No thanks ! But enjoyed their cider and it is a Cidery after all We ate outdoors but its a lovely room inside as well read more

First time visiting upstate New York and had to check out this gem. From the moment I pulled into the parking lot I was mesmerized by the views. Staff was friendly and helpful, and the food was incredible. Such a unique and creative menu, paired very well with the various ciders they have available. Highly recommend visiting, and staying for the sunset! read more

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We made the last-minute decision to host our wedding welcome drinks at Seminary Hill and we're so glad that we hosted the event there. Event manager Kayce is very friendly and worked closely with us to come up with an event that worked well for both parties within a matter of weeks. Although we did not rent out the entire venue, Kayce was able to shut off a part of the indoor and outdoor venue for our party. We loved that our guests could roam inside and outside, and highly appreciated the little details like fresh flowers on each table. We offered an open bar and a simple buffet with pulled pork and a few sides-and it was a big hit. Every single person raved about the gorgeous setting, the delicious food (the corn bread was a huge hit among our international visitors), and the large variety of local ciders, beers, and wines. We could not have imagined a better start to our wedding weekend! Last but not least, not only Kayce but all staff at Seminary Hill are exceptionally friendly and helpful. We highly recommend considering the cidery for your events and we look forward to stopping by whenever we're in the area. read more

Place itself was beautiful and the view was cool, food and wine were horrible. I expected more based on the look of this place. Also entire place smells of burning chicken skin, so keep that in mind. read more

Spectacular late-day view from an outdoor table. Perfect,professional service. A cider menu beyond compare. Swoon-worthy food that tasted like the best that California wine country has to offer. We chose trout and vegetable dishes and all were beautifully presented and delicious. We will return each season. read more

Don't miss this hidden GEM in the Catskills! I am a foodie with a very sophisticated palate... The simple, yet well executed farm to table meal of succulent roast pork, roasted brussels, braised red cabbage, fingerling potatoes, roast cipollini onions and sticky toffee pudding was one of the most Memorable meals Ever, and rivals any in NYC and at only a fraction of the price! I was so impressed I will be going back for my birthday dinner in April....not much of a drinker, but the cider tasting was also fun and enjoyable read more

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What a perfect evening we had at this wonderful restaurant. The setting and the views are beautiful and a wonderful compliment to the delicious dinner. All of the food is locally sourced. The presentation is fantastic. We started with a flight of cider. The staff was very attentive. This restaurant would be the highlight of any trip to the Catskill mountains. read more

Seminary Hill has the most amazing views, and is definitely worth stopping by. The ciders are delicious, with many options to choose from, and the food is great. We decided to do the flight of 5, as well as the cheese and charcuterie boards. The owner and servers were helpful as well. Great spot for an afternoon or evening, and golden hour views can't be beat. read more

Seminary Hill - Cideries Near Me - Callicoon, New York

This is my third time here. I finally got to get there on a Thursday to enjoy the bbq menu. I ordered the fried chicken plate and chose cornbread and potato salad as my sides. The chicken was flavorful and had the perfect crunch on the outside. I was happy it was not greasy and oily like other places make their fried chicken. The homemade potato salad was delicious and was the perfect accompaniment to the chicken. The drinks are great and enjoy seeing their seasonal specials. It is awesome to see how everything is New York based that they use. Maria took such great care of us from the moment we walked in to when we left. Maria was very attentive and had such a positive attitude. We were never waiting with empty glasses or finished plates. She gave great recommendations when asked about food and drinks they serve. It was a breath of fresh air to have someone so competent and pleasant (we haven't witnessed this at a lot of establishments recently). The tables overlook a gorgeous view over the orchard and surrounding areas. It is beautiful in all 4 seasons and the sunset views are great. I can't wait to go back when it's warmer and drier to enjoy the outside area with corn hole and outdoor seating and fire pit. I would highly recommend Seminary Hill Cidery for anyone looking for great drinks, food, and atmosphere! read more

First and foremost, the views are gorgeous! I didn't have a full course meal but we got some appetizers and charcuterie boards which were all fantastic. We indulged in the full cider tasting and it did not disappoint. It's a great place to spend some time with your family over the holidays and everything is tasty. Would recommend Seminary Hill to anyone who enjoys a good drink and a nice view. read more