If I could give The Heron more than 5 stars I absolutely would. It's hands down my favorite restaurant and the only place within an hour that is always consistent every single time. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and you can tell that every detail is thoughtfully cared for. What really sets The Heron apart from any other, are the owners. Marla and Paul are some of the kindest, most humble, and hard working people I've ever met. They genuinely care and it shows in everything they do. Marla is a BOSS who wears many hats and Paul works magic in that kitchen. I've never had a bad meal here. The steak is my go-to, and any of their fish dishes are phenomenal. If you haven't been for brunch, you're missing out--fresh squeezed juice for your mimosa, perfectly cooked eggs with some corned beef hash, and the pancakes are the best I've ever had. No visit is complete without the chocolate pot de crème for dessert. It's absolutely unforgettable. The Heron is a special place. read more

Wonderful! My favorite place to eat in Narrowsburg. I like the food, the service, and the atmosphere. The fried chicken sandwich was the best I've ever had. The atmosphere is very inviting and provides pleasant place to sit and enjoy your meal. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I always love to visit when I'm in the area. read more

You better like pickles! I don't Apparently it is a fixed very strict menu. You cannot remove pickles, mayo, etc which is on almost every item and cannot be removed. read more

Excellent. Group of 3 and we had an amazing lunch during a snow storm. Got the pimento cheese to start, the toast was perfectly toasted yet soft. Got the brunch burger, fried chicken sandwich and corn beef hash. Everything was cooked perfectly. Drinks were delicious, would definitely go back when the river thaws out. read more

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Steak burrito filled up with steak! Beef Tips, Romaine, Egg, Cheddar, Cabbage, Radish, Buttermilk Ranch Wrapped In A Grilled Flour Tortilla. EVERYTHING was fresh and very tasty. read more

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Just spectacular. The Heron sits on the main drag of Narrowsburg. Its back outdoor section has a beautiful view of the Delaware from which we were able to see hawks and eagles soaring. The service was wonderful and the food was even better. There were four of us and we all ordered sandwiches: the brisket, which was sooo good, a top notch cheeseburger, the fried chicken and the tuna sandwich. The tuna was the worst of the bunch, but still very good. The sandwiches came with a very nice lemon poppy salad, though a couple of us upgraded to some top notch French fries. read more

The Heron - New American Near Me - Narrowsburg, New York

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Im responding to my original review of 2 I'm responding th the mgrs. reply. She stated that my table had no allergies. Not true, advised from get go that I'm lactose intolerant. Regarding having to order a burger their way. It was a burger with raw onion. tomato and im not sure what else. I took off all the toppings and was left with a dry flavorless burger. I stated the size of the burger appeared to match up with McDonald's quarter pounder. In terms of insulting your cooks, which you refer to as chefs. Just because someone has work for 10 years qualifies them to be called a che? Come on be real. The burger was so bad, I decided try the ice cream and hope for the best I told them, hagen das., which i was told I had spelled incorrectly, would be better and save them the effort of making homemade or as NY law states housemade. Here are tha all natural ingredients in HD vanilla ice cream. Cream, skim milk, egg yolks cane sugar and vanilla extract. I'ver reviewed restaurants for different publications for over 20 years. That was not the nature of my visit. read more

Amazing food, carefully curated menu, friendly atmosphere and attentive service. Oh, and they make great drinks too!

Great food, great service from Bailey, she was on the ball super friendly. Great view from outside deck. But yes the food was excellent. Only complaint the water wasn't cold. Definitely recommend if you're in Narrowsburg. read more

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Amazing dinner tonight. The food is always great, Paul is an amazing chef. The service is also excellent, everyone is so friendly. Steak au poivre was fantastic as was the Caesar salad. One of the best burgers in the area. Also the music is always on point. This place is a must. read more

The Heron - Caesar salad, and steak au poivre - New American Near Me - Narrowsburg, New York

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The Heron is the best restaurant in a 50-mile (probably more) radius. The menu is inventive and seasonal, food quality is consistently excellent, the team is warm and welcoming, the play list is on point, and it's always a treat to see how Marla (co-owner with her chef partner, Paul) has tricked out the space for holidays year 'round. Run, don't walk -- but first make a reservation. Tables are in demand, especially in summer when the river-view deck is open. read more

Exceptional restaurant. I think this ranks among the best in the Catskills. We have been many times, always a treat. Stopped in for dinner today. Dined Al fresco on the back deck. Beautiful views watching the sun go down. For dinner we had the cold cucumber soup. Without a doubt it is the best I have ever had. Then onto the Caesar salad. Full of surprises, eggs, chick peas, and more. Simply delightful. Then on to tonight's special, the lobster roll. Service is always on the spot. Caring, knowledgeable, and engaging. Reservations strongly recommended. read more

Always like to dine here when visiting the area. Great ambience & food. However we were surprised & disappointed when our server informed us that chef would not prepare burger & steak no more than medium rare (!). That left us with very few choices. Overall nice experience & the roast chicken was very good...of course we will return! Hope the chef reconsiders. read more

We love this place. Food is always spot on! Caesar salad was excellent...with a nice dressing and bits of fresh pear. Really nice flavor! The vege grain bowl is one of our favs. Great combination of flavors and textures. The blacked catfish was superb. Perfectly charred and served on a bed of jalapeño grits. This is one I intend to get again! read more

We love the Heron, but we came in on July 4th to eat a pleasant meal and were sat down next to a large family of unruly loud young kids. We get it, people have children, but we want to enjoy our dinner too, and the kids all had iphones blaring a loud movies without headphones. It was rude and obnoxious. They should have been seated outdoors, or we should have been seated away from their table. read more

Great atmosphere, great food and good ownership. An absolute try, you will not be disappointed.

COVID report: indoor dining only as of November 2021. There is limited table service, and food is served in takeout containers, but they have the normal menu. Stopped in for lunch and had the buttermilk fried chicken and biscuit, which was perfect. My mom also liked her matzoh ball soup. Definitely want to return for dinner! read more

The Heron - Buttermilk fried chicken and biscuit - New American Near Me - Narrowsburg, New York

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This restaurant is incredible. We are visiting from out of town and I can't believe such an amazing restaurant is in such a tiny town. The staff was really friendly and the place is small but cute. Reservations are best but they were able to seat us at the bar after having a cocktail out on their beautiful porch that overlooks the Delaware River. The truffle fries are the best we've ever had (and we are truffle fry addicts). They're super truffly. We got the Greek salad which was also incredible. It's a cropped Greek with bacon and was delightfully crispy. Lastly, we got the crispy salmon over coconut milk curry. This was incredible!!! So savory and delicious and perfectly cooked. I can't recommend this place enough. It is pricy (the salmon was $38), but in my mind... absolutely worth it! read more

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The Heron has the family feel. It has a warm ambiance that makes you feel welcomed and that you are about to eat with your family for a holiday dinner. The bar has delicious drinks and always creates new concepts to add. Their food is fresh and fulfilling. They keep their famous staples and are always looking for new items to add to their creative menu. It is the best place in Narrowsburg so you have to make sure to call ahead or have a reservation. But you will not be disappointed even if you have to wait a couple of minutes! It is well worth the wait! read more

Amazing food, service was top notch! A true gem in Narrowsburg! Definitely make this a stop on your visit!

Definitely a must do when you find yourself in the idyllic hamlet of Narrowsburg. It all starts with a warm welcome, and for us a few pre-dinner drinks, gin and lemonade concoction for my wife and a spicy margarita for me. The bartender is a delight, and again, so welcoming. Next to our table, apps and dinner. We shared the oysters and olives, and each had our own biscuits with honey butter. Absolutely delightful, and I now understand why we didn't share a biscuit. The chorizo and crab mac and cheese was the perfect amount of spicy and creaminess. The warm lobster roll was full of lobster and served on the proper roll. We also enjoyed the Vermentino and Sauv Blanc. In our opinion the Vermentino was more enjoyable. The service was exceptional and again, warm and welcoming. Cannot wait to go back! Enjoy! read more

I love the food and the deck view during the summer. My son asks to go all the time to eat the veggie burger. I love the servers funky style and the drinks are great too. This restaurant is a gem. read more

The Heron - Great View of the River from the Back deck. I loved the Cucumber soup! - New American Near Me - Narrowsburg, New York

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Absolutely loved this place! Call ahead for a reservation as it books up quickly. They turned a couple walk-ins away when we were there and when we called for a table for two that night, they only had a 5pm. Service: Amazing. Everyone was so friendly and attentive. We were constantly being approached throughout the night by different servers asking how our meal was and if we needed anything else. The dishes did not come out in the order we expected but we didn't care because we were sharing everything and it was all delicious! Food: Amazing. I loved it all. Specifically: - Roasted bone marrow appetizer (10/10): This was the best dish of the night. There wasn't enough bone marrow for all the bread but it was still so delicious. It was thicker and more voluminous than some smaller bones we have gotten at other restaurants. - Homemade biscuit with butter (6/10): This was $3 for one biscuit and very standard. The edges had a nice crisp but the center wasn't as melt in your mouth as I was hoping for. - Chopped salad with homemade ranch dressing (9/10): Where can I buy this dressing? It was incredible. I absolutely loved this salad. Just wish it had a bit more lettuce (it was overwhelmed with toppings). - Fried chicken (9/10): This was the second best dish of the night. Crispy exterior and juicy interior. The leg was amazing. The breast was a tad dry but still good. Not as huge of a fan of the mashed potatoes and gravy it came with (they were a little bland) or the sour carrots (though my husband liked those). - Classic Heron Mac and Cheese (6/10): This was admittedly one of the better Mac and cheeses I have had but I wish they offered it as a side or appetizer, not a meal. It's definitely too much for even two people to consume as it is very cheesy. We couldn't have more than a few bites, though those bites were pretty tasty. We especially loved the crispy brown edges. Drink: I got a glass of the Montepulciano, which was $14 and I absolutely loved it. All the wines were ~$12-$14. Pretty reasonable. Overall, loved this place. Highly recommend and will definitely return next time we are in the area! read more

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Came in for brunch and had an amazing time! The Bloody Mary and Bellini were great to start then we tried the eggs and grits, pimento jar, deviled eggs and dessert. All were delicious! read more

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I would give the five stars anyway because the food is delicious. But I'm also hoping to counter the ridiculous 1 star someone gave because they couldn't get in as a walk-in, and were upset that they had to make a reservation. Why give a one star because the restaurant is busy enough to be booked? Also, as the business owner said, if they left it to walk-ins that could really I'mpact a remote local business that isn't condusive to foot traffic. I have a great idea, instead of a 1 star review, just make the damn reservation! Pick a day, book it, and go! win-win! Anyway, here's my review. The rustic atmosphere, humble yet elevetated food good for hicksters, locals, and city slickers with summer places. The fried chicken and mash are savory and delish and the deserts are yummy. We had a large party with us and the service was great. read more

Without a doubt, one of our favorite restaurants! Just as delicious as Raoul's in NYC. The steak au poivre outstanding! The biscuits and the chicken a personal favorite. Great cocktails and wine list. The vibe is super friendly and cozy. read more

Exemplary. From the moment we walked in we were treated with good humor and that open light and professional manner that you get at the best places. It just got better from there. The food was amazing. We were there for our anniversary and had the Thai mussels and blackened catfish with jalapeño cheese grits. Highly recommend. The spicy margarita complemented it perfectly. The best meal we have had in a while. Could not recommend any more highly. Atmosphere, food and great service. read more

Service was excellent, they were hospitable & answered every question, and made many suggestions while we interacted. The food was SUPERB and super fresh! I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken and potatoes. The gravy they paired with the chicken was honestly drinkable lol! They even gave me carrots (so I felt healthier)! The mac n' cheese was cheesy and well seasoned paired well with the chicken, glad I splurged for it! All in all, I am going back & I will eat inside next time - it's a charming hole in the wall! For more videos & pictures see Instagram @hike4foodies read more

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One of our favorites gone to the reservation dogs. Can't get in. Twice now I've rolled up close to 5pm, at opening, to be told that there's no tables available. Now, I hear ya that I'm not seeing the whole picture of your dining room but I can't imagine that there's a completely full dining room when it's completely empty. It's highly disappointing and I won't be back. Even if I wanted to, there's no tables to be had. EDIT TO ADD: I've debated removing my post as a courtesy to Marla, the owner, but I've decided to leave it standing. FWIW, I love the food here and you should all go. I take issue with the reservation system. I've come in summer and again in fall, incidentally not on weekends. This is precisely why yelp reviews exist. People aught to know that reservations are pretty-much mandatory, and should not expect to find a seat if they decide to pop in. With there being ~5 restaurants in Narrowsburg, this can be an issue. I don't understand the practice of giving away all of your tables and leaving none for walk-ins. That's something you would only find in BK, oh wait, this is Narrowsburg, not Williamsburg, right?? read more

A new favorite, the Heron has great service and great food. One warning: Get reservations, as they often are at capacity. On one visit, we sat outside. They have a deck with several tables overlooking the lake. We had appetizers that day: Soup of the day, deviled eggs, and one of their paté or mousses that come in a jar. It came with an onion jam and an assortment of breads. I would eat this as a meal; it was fabulous. More recently, we sat inside and scored the table in the window. The interior is rustic but stylish. It was a few days before Halloween and I will say this: They are really into Halloween. Everyone was dressed up and the room was decorated. One again, the food was fabulous. A veggieburger that delightfully celebrated its vegetableness. No attempt to pretend it's meaty. Tender and flavorful, with a well-browned, crispy crust. It came with fries that were brown and crisp, perfectly cooked. Likewise for the burger: A big, fat burger, perfectly cooked. They are known for their fried chicken, and for good reason. Perfectly cooked, even the breast meat was juicy and flavorful, and it was cracklingly crisp. We took some of what we had to go and they delivered it to the table in containers neatly labeled and bagged. Nice, classy touch. read more

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Wow, so I went here because a woman who works there is a very talented singer. The place is adorable the back patio is majestic. The food was amazing and the service has been very consistent and great by all who I have had the honor of serving me. They have very good selection of wine and hot sauce. I can't say enough good about it. read more

This restaurant far exceeded expectations. Food was great; charming decor; service was very good; and the view in the back was outstanding. I ate two dishes and tried a third. The spinach salad seemed simple but was delicious. The dressing was excellent. I also tried a vegan quinoa tofu bowl The chicken liver however was a star! (and I have had both great and terrible chicken liver mousse this summer so I have a good frame of reference). The accoutrements are what really did it. There was an outstanding mostarda and a very nice pickled cabbage or onion. Both would have been great/sufficient on their own, but together it was almost like two dishes. I would eagerly return to this restaurant if given the opportunity and highly recommend. read more

2 pm and no chicken sandwiches or any bacon either. we sat by the door and it was cold. They don't offer bottomless brunch or were willing to even offer a pitcher, it was a big group of us and I feel no accommodations were made. Will not be returning to this restaurant. The waitress also came to us with a cup of hot chocolate asking if we ordered it. We told her no it wasn't for us. Turns out it was for another table that also had Black people. All Black people don't look the same. read more

Good: The food is decent and the views are amazing if you sit on the porch. The vibes on the inside are also really nice and the bar is well stocked and just a nice overall place to get a drink. Bad: This is one of those restaurants where they turn you away if you don't have a reservation regardless of how many tables are open. It's frustrating as a patron, because here I am, at your establishment, wanting to give you my money, but for some reason a phone call with a stranger gives them priority over me, even tho I'm standing at your door. If the place was super busy I'd understand, but every time I've been turned away it was not, and I have been denied service multiple times. I even went once with my friend just trying to get a drink at the bar (again was about half occupied) and was turned away! The people greeting us at the door made no effort at all to try and serve us, they just glanced at the bar and said "ummmm no sorry we're full" . I just don't get it. We could buy a drink anywhere in Narrowsburg, but we chose your bar. Do you want my money or not? read more

The places in excellent fine it's small, but the food is excellent. The veggie bowl is out of this world.

Great place. Little expensive, but what isn't these days. Beautiful deck. Nice staff Put in the right halogen bulb should my fried chicken was good the Mac and cheese was special looking forward to going back cocktails were fun but pricey read more

Beautiful restaurant and great service. Our drinks were awesome, the truffle fries are the best I've ever had.. The fried chicken and the Mac n' cheese were beyond delicious. We sat outside, the view of the river was beautiful, it was so peaceful. Will definitely be returning. read more

The Heron - Fried chicken dish - New American Near Me - Narrowsburg, New York

I hosted a post-wedding family brunch here and everything was perfect. Excellent service for the 19 of us and the food was delicious. We all really liked the mushroom pate and my blackened salmon burrito was awesome. It was just the perfect atmosphere for our little mini reunion. I left feeling so happy and grateful for how everything came off. This is a special place. read more

I had dinner here with family and friends and really enjoyed our dining experience. Service was excellent and responsive, which was very nice since we had very young children present. I got the Fried Chicken based on some of the reviews, and I am glad that I did! It was crunchy and flavorful on the outside, while the meat was hot and juicy on the inside. The mashed potatoes and pickled carrots were good, although they do get outshined by the chicken. I had a bite of the biscuit with honey butter, which was pretty good, but my favorite was still the fried chicken. It is a pretty small restaurant with limited nearby on-street parking spots, so we made our reservations for right when they opened (since we had very young children, this was critical, but reservations are recommended, as I saw two walk-in parties get turned away after we arrived). read more

Just a small update to say the burger is back, go have the burger, and then everything else in the menu :) We love this place check my previous review for more details read more