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    Clam chowder
    Kevin L.

    Okay, let's get the not-so-fantastic bits out of the way. Our reservation was at 7pm, yet we weren't seated until around 7:45pm. I fully understand and appreciate a bit of a wait, but that's a solid half-turn. I was already feeling peckish when we arrived, and I was borderline hangry by the time we even got around to ordering. Also, we were so excited about trying the Manhattan at the recommendation of the proprietresses at 2 Note. It's a lovely, beautiful beverage, but it didn't evoke Manhattan vibes for me. The turmeric ginger shrub (also, delightful!) lent a tropical flair to the drink. If this had been called a "Bird of Paradise" and served to me in a tiki mug adorned with a paper umbrella, I wouldn't have batted an eye. Once our food started arriving, it became clear why The Aviary's the "it" game in Kinderhook. Every single item we ordered was stunning in both aesthetic and flavor. Don't sleep on the clam chowder; it may very well have been my favorite dish. I almost couldn't resist licking my bowl to get every last drop of soup--it was so delightful. The drizzle of chili oil on top took a good adaptation of clam chowder to great. A little unexpected subtle heat had me moaning with pleasure. We also shared the skate wing (beautiful, buttery, flaky, and shockingly satisfying) and duck fat rendang (because... duck fat) before rounding out our meal with a decadent sticky pineapple cake. Dessert deserved the highest praise I can offer as a child of Asian immigrants: not too sweet. If you're anywhere within reasonable driving distance to The Aviary, go. Make reservations now, because I predict that this is going to absolutely blow up (although, it appears the secret's already out)!

    Bonnie G.

    Unsure how to feel about this place. The food here is great, not "I must come back" great, but solid for sure. But the vibe is as though you stuck all the people going to the MOMA on a bus and dropped them off in Kinderhook. Think thick-rimmed glasses, guys in suspenders, people dressed to the nines just to go to a restaurant in Kinderhook. Upstate NY! What happened?! I used to walk around here in my pajamas! You come to Kinderhook to escape this kind of crowd, not eat with them. The Aviary definitely ushers in this new vibe and I've got mixed feelings. However, the food is good! The meatballs are juicy, the shrimp burger is so juicy and flavorful, and the mushroom sticky rice risotto was my fave, so unique and savory and sweet. I wouldn't rush back but glad to try it.

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    Lovely space, excellent service, and every bite of every course was perfection! Must order pineapple cake.

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    Pre fixe menu was delightful and satisfying. Easy parking and nice ambiance. Would definitely visit again!

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    Great space, service, ambience and food. Will definitely be back. Alot more to explore there.

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    dp An American Brasserie - Lobster fries

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    I am always on the hunt for a great local restaurant to support. Dominic is very vocal in the…read morecommunity and I am a fan of Yono's, so I always wanted to try DPs. I came on a very blustery Saturday night and it was quiet inside, and freezing. It was about 55° in the dining area and our server couldn't care less. Everyone was bundled up at their table. Honestly, we should have left. The server was very slow to welcome us at the table and take our drink orders, but when they arrived, they were great. The cocktails were large and strong, I loved my dirty martinis and the aviation. Excellent drinks. The appetizer round fell flat and felt so overpriced. The French onion soup was what I was most excited about, however it was not soup. It was soggy bread covered with cheese. I don't know what happened, but the crouton added to this must have been the size of the whole bowl. There was no soup. It was a good flavor but, not what I wanted or expected. The calamari looked like it could have came from any hotel restaurant, pass. The lobster fries, which I saw online, were sad with a tiny portion of over cooked lobster, they weren't even served with a sauce. On to the entrees, we ordered the clam sauce (fish special), a build your own burger, and the duck gnocchi. My sister enjoyed her clams, and the burger looked great. I ordered the duck gnocchi and I was just shocked at the tiny dish. It was not as described on the menu, it was 4 slices of duck, 10 fried gnocchi, spinach and few mushroom floating in an overly salty brown butter. I ate the duck off the dish and told the server that this was not what I thought I was ordering. If it tasted delicious I would of course look past other things, but it was inedible. There was nothing to balance from the heavy butter and salt on the dish. I am really sad to write this review. I can't even say it was an off night, because the owner was there. I don't know if I would ever return here, but the cocktails were amazing.

    So the food was good the location is ok but we def coulda had better service for the amount of…read moreindividuals in the restaurant. The server was nice but tables are very small and dishes are presented on large plates. I had to pull up a chair to out my cheese plate on and she never asked if she could do anything to make it easier despite their being empty tables nearby us. Food wise the dips and cheese plate were yummy and presented well with chips and all the yummies. I also had the French onion which was good but the broth was a tad over reduced making it super sweet. Tried 2 of the tiki bevs on the menu one was a special the Saturn and the other the Mai tai. Both presented nicely with garnish the Saturn had a bit too much passion fruit bit all in all ok for New York tiki. Would I go back next time in town. Maybe but they should work on accommodating guests a bit more

    The Aviary - bars - Updated May 2026

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