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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

I hate leaving bad reviews, It's not my style at all. Mom always said "if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all." Sorry Mom, but I can't let the public stumble upon this place like I did (as an out of town traveler) and order these non-edible crispy fish tacos. Taco Bell could do better. Please take this shit off the menu, and spare yourself the embarrassment. The $16 drink I ordered wasn't good either. I'm grieving the loss of my $50. Let me end with a positive & mention how cool the place looks from the outside! Yeah! read more

Terrapin Restaurant - Outside of the building - New American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

Súper cool atmosphere and vibes - service was top notch - and the food was solid. Mindy my better half had a fish dish that was outstanding - I had the braised short rib which was good but the gratinee was better - not the way it should be - the meat should be the star not the side. Drinks were amazing - one was their version of an old fashioned and the other had muddled blueberries - delicious - both recommended by our waiter. Highly recommend making this one out your stops on your trip to Rhinebeck. read more

Service was great and the food was really good. I went for Christmas Eve and did the pre fix menu. The tapas sampler included was really good. The duck quesadillas are amazing. I had the chicken and it was delicious. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Rhinebeck! The food is amazing and always consistently cooked. Service goes above and beyond, kind, friendly, and usually a fun time is had with any servers I've had over many years of coming here. The dining room is updated and cozy with nice lighting and comfy seats. As for dishes I've had or someone with me has had, faves are tapas/apps menu Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Mini Burgers, & Crispy Artichoke w/Wasabi, Entrees Uncle Vinny's Special Rigatoni, Bowtie Pasta with Sweet Sausage, Garlic, Cream, Tomatoes and Broccoli Rabe, Pumpkin Ravioli, Grilled Organic King Salmon, and Asiago Cheese Crusted Chicken Breasts. Can say each dish was cooked to perfection and we keep coming back for more! Highly recommend, either side, Bistro or Dining room. Haven't had a single issue ever, my go to when in Rhinebeck. read more

I really enjoyed my experience here! The restaurant wasn't open for dinner yet, so we had a drink in the attached cafe which had a strong drink menu and many choices appropriate for lunch or a smaller dinner. Once the restaurant opened, we enjoyed our appetizers, lamb chops and goat cheese wontons. Both were amazing! For dinner, my friend had a mustard chicken dish that was very tasty and I the filet mignon. Both were excellent, as was the service. The interior is nicely done and helps make the overall experience delightful. This was a good choice for us and I hope for your visit, too. read more

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

Service was coo. Drink was good. Ambiance was good. Got the small plates and didn't like them. I hear a lot of good things about this place. The peppers were bland and barely charred. They needed a sauce or something. The wonton were good but not enough. 2 small pieces for $6. Each item on my small plate was $6. The lamb chop... may have had potential but I wasn't asked how I wanted it cooked and forgot to say I wanted it medium well. I wasnt gonna send back 1 chop. It was medium rare and I couldn't even bite into it. It was too chewy. The oysters were really small so mostly bloody mary mix which tasted good. I really wanted to like this place but just didn't care for the food. You could tell I didn't eat much of any of it. Ended up going next door (gigis) for dinner. read more

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