Really great experience at Terrapin. We met friends here for dinner and we were coming from a variety of locations so Rhinebeck was sort of equidistant for everyone. The place looks really cool and I saw people eating outside, which looks like it would have been enjoyable. Our party of four sat inside; I was afraid it would be very loud but the acoustics were really good and even though it was lively, we could hear each other and not the other tables, which was awesome. Our server was Patrick and he was amazing. He had recommendations for everything and he didn't miss. I don't even know the name of the cocktail I had (maybe a Manhattan Brooklyn or something like that?) because I told him what I liked and he brought his recommendation, which was perfect. He also warned us not to fill up on the delicious hot rolls they served because portions were big for the entrees and again, he was on target. He brought my husband a glass of wine that he absolutely loved as well. We shared artichoke dip to start and it was really delicious. I couldn't have eaten most of it myself. I had the NY Strip steak and it came with spinach and mashed potatoes. It was very good.....it's not the best steak I ever had but it was high quality and reasonably priced. For dessert, he recommended a few items and we liked them all. There was an orange cake which was awesome, and also some blueberry cake which was amazing. The Dubai chocolate cake was good and if we had only had that, I would say it's good but it was not match for the other two. What elevates this to five stars for me is the overall experience. I loved the atmosphere, the whole team there is really focused on delivering a memorable service experience and Patrick just took it over the top. I don't think it would be possible to have a bad meal if he was your server. He's just excellent and he's what tipped the scales from four stars to five stars. read more

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4.5 rounded up. Loved the wine (got the Sancerre but the Sauvignon blanc I tasted wasn't bad either) as well as the complimentary bread to start (warm, soft, and very fresh with soft butter). The starters were also pretty good - we got the mushroom bisque and the baby arugula salad with goat cheese wontons. For entrees, we got the lobster pasta which I liked a lot but my husband didn't (a bit too creamy and mushy for him I think - and admittedly the lobster was a bit overcooked and rubbery), and the Hudson valley duck Peking style (I wouldn't recommend this - it was sadly not that great). We ended with the tiramisu, which was decent. Overall, pretty good food relatively speaking and look forward to returning! read more

Terrapin Restaurant - Baby Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese Wontons - not bad - New American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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I mean give a little value guys.....2 of the smallest goat cheese wontons I've ever seen. If they weren't dry as hell I would have given 3 stars. I understand the idea of tapas but this is a portion for mice. Shishito peppers left me wanting more. Nice spot but come here full and don't have any expectations otherwise you'll leave to not return.... read more

Terrapin Restaurant - What a joke of a portion - New American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

I can see why people like this place. Great vibes. Friendly and efficient staff. And a great menu --everything we tasted was delicious. Wow. Love the tapas part of the menu to wet your palate. Shishito peppers, lamb lollipop, and duck slider, all were good. The shrimp in garlic sauce was heavenly, with bread for dipping. Highly recommend this restaurant! We sat on the casual bar side at the counter. Just great. read more

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First time ever going there! They have like 2 separate rooms. One formal dining and one more of a bar vibe. We went to the bar dining area, same menu and all. I love the atmosphere perfect for a date night or out with friends. Yes they are a little pricey but it's Rhinebeck. The food and quality is so good!! I didn't leave anytbing on my plate! We also ordered apps and cocktails and those were good too. I would return again for sure!! read more

Terrapin Restaurant - Soul Food Plate (White or Dark Meat) - New American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

Based on our lunch just perfect. A tapa order of sardine on toast, mescaline salad with splash of vinegar. Mesclun arugula soft center mozzarella. Great lunch read more

We THOROUGHLY enjoyed our dinner at Terrapin. The wine selection was excellent and the apps and entrees we had were terrific!.....Sophie our server was well versed and a pleasure to deal with....will DEFINITELY be back with some friends for dinner this Fall! read more

This is a very old church that was remolded into a restaurant. The look and atmosphere is amazing. The manager John was a tremendous host and our server Carlos was very charming and attentive to our needs We ordered a bottle of wine from their extensive wine list. Both of us loved to read the menu, and decided on dinner for the evening. We ordered the morel and wild mushroom bisque for the appetizers. It was outstanding. The flavor was amazing mushroom flavor served with toasted bread cruton floating on top. My entree was the Maple brined pork chop with apple Demi-glacé topped with maple-bacon almonds served with sweet potato gratin and spinach. The pork chop is huge, way too much for most people to eat, but so delicious that it is very hard to stop. The sweet potato gratin was great and the sautéed spinach a great addition. Clearly a great choice. My wife had the Uncle Vinny's Special Rigatoni with chicken. This is a visually beautiful plate when it arrives at the table. Everyone stops and looks and says "That looks delicious ", and it was! We both tasted each others food and agreed that the food was superb. Our server Carlos and the manager John stopped by to make sure our wine glasses were full and that everything was good at our table. A truly memorable experience. read more

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Hostess 5/5 Waitress 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Drinks 5/5 Food 2.5/5 Never have i ever paid so much for muddled, shredded pieces of protein and tapas the size of hot wheel cars. Drinks are great! But in order to get any decent protein you have to go to the end of the menu and spend over $40 for it! read more

Terrapin Restaurant - New American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

The food was extremely good. Everything came out fresh and delicious. I tried a few of the speciality cocktail drinks which were also very delicious. The bartender was extremely friendly and attentive to us. I'd def recommend this place to anybody. read more

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As soon as I saw this used to be an old church I knew we had to come here. Being a family of atheists we had way to much fun joking how we were finally in a church! I barely even really looked at or considered the food, just was like we must go here! So we were really shocked when it ended up just being absolutely amazing. I mean all of us are such different people and we all loved it so much, really rare thing to happen lol. I think it's the first we've ever all agreed on something. Even my son was gobbling his fries down. Service was also great and ambiance is awesome. Months later we still talk about how great this place was. Plus of course how we went to a church :P read more

Unfortunately I was not impressed. Went here thinking okay farm to table in an old church--sounds great! And since it was the only place opened after 9 Terrapin it was as everything else was closed. The atmosphere inside was very dated. Very old tables and chairs that looked like they were from the 80's. The arugula burrata salad was drowning in dressing, had 4 tiny tomatoes and the smallest piece of burrata I have ever seen. The "croutons" were extra. The whole dish looked like it should have cost about $9 tops not the $23 we were charged. The entree came out cold and the drinks finally came after we finished eating. I will not be returning. read more

Overall, the food was good. The only problem was that the bread was frozen in the middle. Then the person serving the bread gave us a look when we complained! read more

We ate in the dining room. Much quieter than the bar. Very nice, old church with a very high ceiling. The chefs do an excellent job. The appetizer we had, the duck quesadilla was very unique and good. The unusual dessert, a berry cake with vanilla ice cream was super! The entrees were both very good, also. Some of the staff seemed to be new to their job, but that is a common problem. read more

Be very careful when you pay with credit or debit card. My bill (receipt) read $157.87. (I have the receipt) When I checked my bank account Terrapin charged $50 more...$207.87. And I left a cash tip for Maggie L. As of this writing, they have not responded. The food incidentally was meh at best. I wonder if others have experienced this. Update: I did get a refund and an apology. They stated the $50 tip they added was meant for another table's check... I don't know if this was the server Maggie or mgmt...either way, be wary... be careful...there are other options in Rhinebeck...just sayin'. read more

I'm just going to say that our service was amazing! Patrick gave us recommendations and we had the best birthday celebration for my 86 yo mom. Patrick made her the center of attention and she loved it! The food was excellent. We had the short ribs, bolognese, fish and lamb shank. Calamari, mushroom bisque, quesadillas and ahi tuna. All fantastic. So much was great. The lamb shank was served on red cabbage, mashed potatoes and spinach. It was topped with shaved and toasted garlic chips. Genius idea. read more

Terrapin Restaurant - The dessert was a blueberry cake with ice cream - New American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

Disappointing. The maitre d way too pushy about his opinions. Food and drinks were just fair, it's been much better in the past. Do not serve pork medium rare! Ick. It was early in the evening and the place was less than half full yet staff hovering and taking your plate the second you put your fork down. But then it took way too long to get the check. Going downhill. read more

We started w the artichoke spinach cheese dip. It was gooey cheesy and very tasty. The chips were crunchy but could've used a bit of salt while cooling. (I'm not a salt lover). But they were good it would've brought the bite to the next level. We shared some tapas of duck quesadillas w a guaco on top it was nicely cooked crunchy tortilla w a good portion of duck inside. Then I had the artichoke fried w an aioli on top very crispy good flavor. The best bit was the ahi tuna on a wonton. Very good bite. Our waitstaff was great. No wait time and they have a couple of places to try inside and out. We chose the bistro. But would love next time to try the pavilion in the back or the patio because you get both menus. It was kinda dark but cute inside dark panel walls and old church on the outside very cool. The water was not bad. Good times w friends on a girls trip. read more

Terrapin Restaurant - View of the place from our hotel. - New American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

Food was great! My organic salmon was supreme! Service was excellent! We will come back when we visit Rhinebeck again, such a charming town! read more

Terrapin Restaurant - Grilled Salmon with a Light Lemon Vinaigrette wf - New American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

Four of us dined here last night and everything was delicious! We started with the spinach artichoke dip and a mushroom soup and loved them. I got the leg of lamb and my husband got the pork chop, both at the recommendation of our waiter and both were delicious! The pork chop was very moist and huge! The lamb fall off the bone and so big I couldn't finish it. Our server was Patrick who was so funny and a great server. Food came out fast and hot and not a single complaint with the meals. The ambiance was nice, it's a concerted church with a lot of the churches touches kept for the charm. Absolutely would go back. read more

Terrapin Restaurant - Guinness Braised Lamb Shank topped with Garlic Chips (Only available after 5pm) - New American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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We were searching for a restaurant with an eclectic menu on line and found it wasn't easy. Then we drove by Terrapin and were drawn in by its unique architecture and style! ( it appears to have been a church) I liked that it had two menus. It had a bistro menu and a dining room menu. We chose the bistro as it was less expensive and the crowd seemed to be in the bar- not the restaurant. We were allowed to substitute sides easily which was refreshing. The server was always smiling and attentive. There seemed to be plenty of staff which nowadays is unusual. The menu was great. Tons of tapas priced under $7! We shared a crusted tuna, awesome mushroom soup and a shaved broccoli salad for our appetizer. I had the sliced sirloin steak which was cooked perfectly and came with a tangy horseradish sauce with mashed potatoes. My friends had the meyer lemon chicken breast and the pork chop with apple demiglaze. All were nice satisfying portions. Our cocktails were generous and old school. A great non pretentious place for dinner! read more

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Rhinebeck is a lovely city with plenty to do and home to one of my favorite antique stores. Terrapin, a "new American cuisine" restaurant. It's in the most gorgeous building and has a stunning outdoor seating area. I've passed by this place countless times in the Summer, and it's always busy and filled with people on the patio enjoying the food and appearing content. I took this as a sign that this restaurant would be a hit. My mother, grandmother and I were starving, so we took a chance and went in. There were only a few others sitting down, so we were quickly waited to. I ordered from the vegetarian section - Caribbean Red Beans and Rice with Local Chickpea Tempeh, topped with queso frito, sauteed kale and sliced avocado. This dish was $35...so it better be worth my money...right? I had high expectations because it sounded delicious. I omitted the queso frito, but they brought it out anyway on the side. Words cannot begin to describe my disappointment when this is the dish they brought out. WHAT IS THIS?? I was honestly disrespected by the food that was placed in front of me. It literally looked like beans and rice from a can that they put in the microwave with ZERO seasoning. It was such a sad excuse for Caribbean food. There was minimal tempeh (which I hoped would be the saving grace) and not enough avocado. I'm honestly disturbed by this restaurant's audacity to confidently serve this dish to me for $35. The service was fine, the dining room could use some help. It felt odd and out of place. As if they placed tables with their eyes closed. Unfortunately I am unwilling to return. read more

Terrapin Restaurant - Caribbean Red Beans and Rice with Local Chickpea Tempeh v, mvg, mwf - New American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

We went to finish of our honeymoon week, and were pleasantly surprised by how well the food/service and attention to detail were. From the bread/water utility , to the hostess, waiters and dining room mgr. All super professional, friendly, noted our special occasion and bought us dessert! Watching the water/busser go to each table with one hand behind back is a lost art. My partner and I are both in the industry and to see the level of service provided you would have thought we were in a Michelin rated restaurant. The waiter was phenomenal, made appropriate recommendation's and the food was so good, we ended up taking a lot home is we wanted to try it all! read more

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After coming to Rhinebeck for over 25 years, we finally tried Terrapin and it was fantastic! We usually stick to our basics but finally branched out and couldn't believe how lovely all of the food was. The service was great, the food was great, the drinks were great & the atmosphere was gorgeous. We will definitely make this one of our new staple restaurants when we come to Rhinebeck!! read more

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Delicious food, attentive & responsive service! We had appetizers. cocktails, entrees, and dessert- each course was well-timed and expertly prepared. Reccommend the spinach/artichoke dip, short ribs, horseradish-crusted tuna, and "tapas-size" desserts! Spacious, yet cozy atmosphere: not too loud even on a Friday evening. read more

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I've been a patron since they opened in Rhinebeck. Food is reliably well prepared and fresh tasting, service is friendly and since my house is very close by, I've also enjoyed there excellent take out service many times. Favorites include spicy wings, ahi tuna sandwich arugula and goat cheese wontons, nachos, grilled pork chop amongst many good choices. Open 'till 11pm is a great feature. read more

Bar side - atmosphere was fine. Bartender was great. Beer selection was good. Nachos were great!

Terrapin exceeded our expectations! AJ and our waitress made sure to go above and beyond to accommodate for our food allergies (which are extensive!). They communicated several times with the chef to make sure we were both taken care of and had an absolutely delicious meal!!! They were willing to think outside of the box to give us a unique and wonderful experience. read more

Every time I visit the area, I have to eat at the bar at Terrapin. The building is so gorgeous and the food is so delicious. I've eaten in many other good restaurants in Rhinebeck, but nothing beats Terrapin. The service is always top-notch (no matter how crowded it is) and the food is worth every penny. Highly recommend. read more

The food here is always great whether you sit on the bistro side or the restaurant side, and the drinks are strong and taste amazing. The service is always attentive and consistently excellent, which makes the overall experience really enjoyable. My only wish is that they would change up the menu a little more often. They rotate between spring/summer and fall/winter menus, but it feels like many of the items have stayed the same for the last 3-4 years. The food is still very good overall, I would definitely recommend it. read more

First visit to Rhinebeck for work in a nearby area. I stayed at the Inn at Beekman Arms and could have easily eaten there, but while shopping around the cute town, a local woman suggested I try Terrapin. Ao glad I listened to her! As a solo traveler, it was the perfect spot to get a comfy (albeit a little low) seat at the bar, have a drink, and some dinner. As other reviews point out, the building itself is an old church and has lots of character. It fits perfectly with the entire vibe of the area- the feel that you are stepping back in time, or at least, getting to feel the past's presence in the now. So, I'll get right to the best part- the food. PLEASE GET THE CHICKEN SOUP WITH SOURDOUGH DUMPLINGS AND HOMEMADE CHICKEN BROTH. I've traveled for the past 20 years, eating out all over this country and I must say this is the BEST SOUP I'VE EVER HAD. The flavor is perfect. You can tell when something is made with love. This is it. I also had the quesadilla with figs and goat cheese (and something else). I can't remember the exact ingredients in the quesadilla because I was too spoiled with the soup and nothing could compare to it. I do remember that the quesadilla was tasty, but I definitely wished it had chicken in it. Again, I had the soup before the quesadilla and I was still wanting more. Next time, I'll definitely get more soup! I also had a glass of the Sancerre on the menu. It was delicious. A delightful Cherry sorbet (presented with a real cherry and a mint leaf) and a well-made, tasty decaf cappuccino ended this delicious adventure. I will dream of the soup until I get back there next month! read more

Terrapin Restaurant - The best chicken and dumpling soup in the country! - New American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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For a nice and comfortable atmosphere, Terrapin Restaurant is the place to stop at. A reservation is highly recommended if someone wants a seat quickly. There is a decent amount of seating inside and also outside, with plenty of room to move around. It was fairly packed when we came, but our waitress did a great job moving it along. There's a lot on the menu to offer, and it's awesome to see the variety. Looking at it, some of the prices may jump out at you, but great quality food makes it reasonable. All the foods we got tasted delicious and wonderful, and the burger I got was one of the bests I've ever had, very juicy and a little messy. Another visit will sure come soon. read more

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A delightful and enjoyable experience, enhanced by a friendly and knowledgeable staff. The setting, a former church with historical charm, has been beautifully transformed into a pet-friendly bistro, filled with happy patrons and delicious food. A must-visit! read more

Terrapin Restaurant - A happy client! - New American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

Ambience 10/10 Service 10/10 Food 7/10 Berry pie 11/10 Also the portions are very large read more

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I was so excited to go to this restaurant. It was truly beautiful as mentioned lighting was perfect. Very crowded. But I must say. The service and front desk were terrible. We were seated in the higher floor above a table of very loud people. We asked to be moved. The woman from the front desk moved us and said. Sorry. We have many guests with parties. It's going to be loud. Ok. I could deal with it. The we waited 15 min for our waiter to come and greet us. We ordered drinks which arrived 5 min later. We ordered our meal. Not more than 10 min later we got our salads. As soon was we could finish our last bite and maybe 2nd sip of our drinks we were served our meal. 10 min later we were served our dessert Then the check. We were in and out of there in 1 hour !! 200$ later. We did enjoy our main course but watching other tables who arrived the same time we did just getting their first course was upsetting. Food was good. But won't go back. Was pretty disappointed. For that service ,, I'll go to a pub or diner. read more

The service was excellent, the appetizer was made to perfection. Congratulations to the chef, perfect blend of music to my palate! We only had drinks and appetizer, THIS IS TO PLACE TO BE.. Terrapin Restaurant , check it out! Ps.. no regrets! read more

The burger was cooked and seasoned to *perfection*, shoestring fries were tasty, and my hubby's gnocchi was toothsome, fresh, and delicious. The farm-fresh ingredients truly shine. Service was also lovely. read more

The service on a busy Friday night was top notch; upscale dining. The hosts and table staff were friendly and attentive. The spinach gnocchi with truffles was delicious and melted in your mouth. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Beautifully decorated dining room.; the bar side of the restaurant is more laxed. More like a nice sport bar. read more

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Stopped in the bar area after a long day driving and doing errands. This restaurant & bar is really a gem in Rhinebeck. While we were only in for a beer and sandwich the experience was very positive for 5pm on a Thursday afternoon. Electing to sit at the bar we received very prompt service and each had the Reuben sandwich. This sandwich was outstanding with freshly cut Pastrami, Swiss, and thousand island dressing and a huge portion of fries with malt vinegar or ketchup (I selected the former). My only complaint was even though it was about 82 degrees outside it was freezing inside and I couldn't wait to get back out from under the ceiling fan. Service was prompt, efficient, courteous, and engaging. Could not have asked for a better wait staff member. read more

From out of town visiting Hyde Park and this quaint area of the Hudson on a gorgeous august Saturday afternoon. Heard really good things about Rhinebeck so we drove there for lunch. Once I saw Terrapin I wanted to go. The building is a gorgeous converted church building with lots of outdoor seating and decently full. Asked our server what were the best things on the menu. She recommended several plates, which was helpful. But I was super disappointed there were no seasonal specials. Here were are in farm country during the height of the season and nothing locally grown/in season fresh produce? What? The county fair is just down the road and in full swing! The menu was not exciting. Kind of all over the place, a bit random. Sandwiches, burgers, Pub food, Caribbean, Asian, Tapas and appetizers? The dinner menu was at the bottom, what a tease. Separate menus please. We decided to get the fig and brie quesadilla as an appetizer. It was a play on baked brie and fig in pastry. Honestly it was just ok. The flour tortilla had a bitter aftertaste. Skip it, the original is way better. The fish and chips were good/fine I was told. The shoestring fries were seasoned and tasty, but again slightly bitter aftertaste. Also ordered the crispy eggplant sandwich served with pesto and mozzarella. The sandwich had too much bread for me so I deconstructed and removed half. I wanted to taste the eggplant and mozzarella, not bread. Once again, there was that bitter aftertaste. It was the deep fried eggplant. The bitter aftertaste I realized was from old frying oil. The plates we ordered were generously sized. The servers were polite and attentive. Would I go back? Probably not. It's pricey too. read more