We visited once and can't wait to go back. The food was delicious, service was wonderful and the restored old building was charming.

We wanted to break up our return trip from Lake George to the Island so we picked a great stop for an afternoon park and restaurant experience. Our trusty Yelp app led us to this historic building and restaurant. I'm really glad we came to see some truly great architecture and learn some cool history of life before these United States. Even though the British tried to burn it down during the Revolutionary War, the family restored it to previous glory and it remained in their possession for over 200 more years! Now let's talk about the restaurant experience.... We were seated immediately and given a choice of indoor or covered outdoor seating. Laura came to get a drink order and offered some kids specials. She also put in our daughter's order right away so that she would be occupied and well fed. A chicken quesadilla with fries won her over and filled her up nicely. A bowl of New England clam chowder to start for me followed by a delicious Mushroom Omelette special. So fresh and tasty. The Mad Ukrainian ( formally MR or Mad Russian until the war broke out) had a delicious Reuben Sandwich with fries and a Garden Salad. After the salad and a half sandwich, she decided to save some room for dessert at another place nearby. Pair that up with a couple of local Beers and some soft drinks and coffee and we had an enjoyable lunch. Pricing is excellent compared to home prices and we ate with leftovers, drank, and got a historical glimpse back in time for less than $70. Home run in my book! read more

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Enjoyable dinner at this historic building. Service was excellent and friendly. The salad was nice and chilled with a good crunch. I enjoyed the balsamic vinegrette. I ordered the scallops marsala with mushrooms. The serving was quite large. The angel hair pasta was just a wee bit over cooked but still good. My husband had the leg of lamb and baked potato and it was cooked as requested medium rare. He enjoyed it. The apple cobbler was served warm with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. Yum! We enjoyed our meal and it was reasonably priced for what we ordered. read more

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My experience with Hoffman House has been unpleasant. My family recently booked a room for 20 people to have lunch after a funeral. We spoke with Pedro, who is in charge of this. Told him the time as well. We arrived on time and were told the room wasn't ready so they put us on the patio. That also wasn't ready. I had to ask for a table as the owner looked at us. She brought a table without chairs. Asked for chairs. After we had been seated for an hour, the same woman/owner arrived with 2 loaves of bread. Shortly after that our food started coming out!. They might be okay for single meals, but obviously can't handle more than that. Also, I feel we were told an untruth! Food is nothing special! Re-think this business for gatherings. Kathy B. read more

On vacation my job was to find the best burger and I succeeded! On the hottest of summer days, we sat inside the tavern's dark wooden booths and cooled down with some brews. The waitress and staff were super friendly and accommodating. The building is incredible, feels like you've stepped back in time. We ordered the mushroom, onions and Swiss burger and the bacon, cheddar burger. Black Angus beef so perfect!!! The fries were great as was the coleslaw and pickle. The exact plate you want to see when you are in search of the best burger in town! read more

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Very cool interior...really historic dutch style house with a fascinating history. Dark wood beams, etc...they really kept a lot of the original decor. A fixture in the community for many years. We had a very friendly and attentive server. Our food came out relatively quickly. I enjoyed my angel hair pasta and scallops marsala. read more

Arrived on a Friday afternoon and quickly found parking across the street as their lot was full. Got seated right away and our waitress was very pleasant. I'm pretty sure I read the building was built in the 1600's which is just incredible. You can just feel the history in there! We were there during lunch hours but the kitchen agreed to make us calamari from their dinner appetizer menu which was so kind. It was crispy and delicious. My husband had the French dip with sweet potato fries and said the sandwich was one of the best he's had. I had the lamb sandwich which is such a unique offering I had to order it! Also delicious and cooked to a perfect medium rare. We would highly recommend it! read more

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Seems like management has changed since I last was here. I made a reservation and expected a good seat because it's not a cheap restaurant. Instead I was seated next to the kids who seem to be related to the owners or workers. They were not quite kids. They had been shouting and running around. Not what you have in mind when you spend big bucks. The waitress was pretty pi**ed that I didn't want to sit next to kids and when I did sit down, she THREW the menus down and make some remark to the other staff. I should have left then but I was with company. Outside, the staff just stood there. That was pretty odd and awkward in my opinion. Like their standing there watching for the longest times or on their phones. When you walked in through the back you could smell the gas from the back room. Food wise- I had a chicken,tomato and artichoke dish. I had to make sure there was no bread or gluten. It wasn't listed on the menu but it came on it. The steak sandwich was good but the bread wasn't the same. The chicken in the chicken dish was EXTREMELY dry. Also, why am I paying sooo much to only be offered mashed, baked or rice. Those things are literally so cheap. They charged my friend a dollar for EXTRA MUSTARD. Which is crazy. I would have complained but I was with company. I guess I will not be coming back again given the service and food quality. read more

This is a few blocks from work & for no reason at all I've never eaten here. Well that was a mistake, because the food was so good. Donna was our server, so nice, definitely had a sense of humor & checked on us often. I had a glass of Sav Blanc, and I ordered the glaring shrimp florentine, with a baked potato&salad. So perfect, big juicy shrimp, the garlic sauce u just want to tip into your mouth and drink it!!!! My friend had the coconut crusted chicken, she didnt leave anything on her plate either!! The chocolate flour less cake for the win! Fabulous! read more

It's haunted!!! I went to see the ghosts upstairs and promptly tripped haha -- Gorgeous tavern with delicious food and drinks. The chicken wings are very crispy and they make their own blue cheese dressing to dip into. I always get the steak sandwich -- get it med rare or don't bother-- so tender and beautifully seasoned. It comes with their fries too. I get their special blood orange margarita with jalapeños so good!! Everyone we bring loves their meal-- the burger "yummy" The people who own it are very nice, so are the servers and bartender. read more

Housed in a historic building, the menu is delicious and fairly priced. I was seated by the fireplace and my server was excellent. Uptown Kingston. Go. read more

From the time we called to change our 7:00 reservation to a 3:30 time slot (due to pending snowstorm), the staff was exceptionally warm and understanding. We asked to be seated near a fire place for sweet ambiance and had the perfect table for two! The Roast beef Napoleon was my husband's choice and the focaccia bun was overflowing! My fish and chips also made the colonial experience superb! I would highly recommend eating here! Everything was great and glad we beat the snow! read more

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b.overly_delicious @hoffmanhousetavern Kingston,NY: So i'm embarrassed to say, I've never been to the Hoffman House. Like ever! Some close friends of mine, finally dragged me in to experience the colonial pilgrim vibes of the original stockade. Checked the menu online and couldn't believe the prices! Everyone in our group had the French onion soup. Below the gooey mozzarella (I believe) lies a deep bowl of black pepper and onion broth. Very good and very much pepper forward. So much so, you little get a chew of peppercorns in your mouth after each bite. I love black pepper so this was fine with me. Rueben and fries ($12), Bacon cheeseburger ($14), and the garlic steak sandwich ($13.5) all served with fries were properly portioned for the price. This must be the best deal in town! Absolute deliciousness! Garlic steak stacked with garlic butter dripping out of the roll and smeared with blue cheese. The standard battered fries were seasoned which I haven't seen before (my favorite frozen variety). Waitress was extremely pleasant and accommodating. This place is like stepping back in time but not the 60s, 70, or even 50s. We are talking 1800-1700s. Felt like a real pilgrim. Where's the grogg? #kingston #hoffmanhouse #stockcade #burger #frenchonionsoup #hveats #hvfoodies #eater #igfood #reuben #house #pilgrims #hudsonvalley #ulster #ulstereateriesunfiltered @above_weddings read more

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Was seriously wowed by dinner here! It's been recommended for a long time and this winter we finally made it in. Quaint and warm and perfect for colder weather as we were seated right by the fire place. Hearty, delicious food and attentive service. French leaning menu with something for everyone. Everything we ordered was delicious and for the quality of seafood/meat and the portion size the prices were more than reasonable. Lovedddd the French onion soup and the calamari buffalo style. My partner loved the seafood pasta which was well seasoned and deliciously decadent without being too heavy or creamy. The scallop Marsala served over mashed potatoes was cooked to perfection. I didn't get a chance to try but garlic steak also had rave reviews . Hoffman house definitely earned these five stars! Great option in Kingston. read more

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My Grandfather used to take us here on special occasions. I remember the food being to die for. What I also remember is it being very friendly oriented. It was very quiet. I am sure there was other people but I don't remember anyone other than our family it was nice. I give you 5 stars I have tried to press them but it will not allow me read more

Decent sandwiches and good French onion soup. Enjoyed it and will likely be back. Decent price too

Had a lovely dinner here. Great historical building that feels cozy. It would be tough to maneuver if you are handicapped unless you dine outside due to stairs and narrow passageways. Food is well-prepared and good sized portions. Love that they have a duck special every day, but I wish that fewer dishes were prepared with jalapeño or spicy ingredients. Service was friendly. Would return. read more

Delicious food and wonderful staff! We feel super safe eating there with allergies and if you love super old buildings with a little bit of haunted this is your place! read more

food was gteat service outstanding!! staff really cared! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone

The service was excellent and food was very good. The noise was overbearing and how crowded you were to the next table was tight. I could not wait to leave and had to keep repeating myself in conversation because the other person I went with could not hear me and I could not hear them. It made it so uncomfortable and could not wait to leave. I wanted a relaxing evening with a nice conversation and that did not happen Will never go on a Saturday night again. read more

Our appetizers and entrees tasted wonderful. Our server was nice. But it took over an hour to get our entrees. During that time, our server apologized twice, but no manager ever came by. Tables around us got their food in a timely fashion, so it wasn't a kitchen problem. We were not offered free soda refills, or free desserts, or a discount to make up for the wait. I've NEVER had a wait like that where the restaurant didn't try to make it right (I've also never had a wait for that long before). We were so disappointed. So, despite the great food and the lovely space, I can't recommend this restaurant. The management is terrible. read more

Very good food ! I got the duck and mashed potatoes, and it was a bigger portion than I thought ! They also give out bread in the beginning. The atmosphere is very weird tho...it reminds me of being in someone's grandparents home, except without the familiar feeling lol. Maybe it was just where we were seated. read more

The Hoffman House - Duck and mashed potatoes - American Near Me - Kingston, New York

I have been enjoying this place for over 20 years. Last evening we made reservations for 6 pm and were seated at 540. We waited for 25 minutes for the waiter to acknowledge us. We gave him our order. After 30 minutes passed, the owner's wife came over and asked if we needed anything and I immediately told her that we had been waiting half an hour and hadn't been brought the bread basket or our appetizers. She finally went and got them. We waited another 30 minutes before we got our salads. We asked for to go containers. Another 25 minutes went by and finally our main course came. My husband asked for to go containers and the check immediately. Needless to say, I was not going to sit there for almost 2 hours and try to relax and have a good meal. I promptly paid the bill and rounded up my tab by the waiter's tip $1.20. We will certainly think twice about dinner again at the Hoffman House. Maybe you should train your staff a little better. Never had a problem with Lauren or Lorayne. Too bad, I really like that place! read more

We came here on a Tuesday around 5:15pm. This place has a really great ambiance. Old building with several different rooms. In order to find the entrance you need to walk into the "courtyard" from the street and walk around back to the entrance. You enter the bar and we were greeted there. We got a table immediately. Our server was friendly and helpful. We ordered drinks: lychee spritz (needed a little more lychee), blood and bourbon (strong bourbon) and the whiskey punch (sweet and orangie). Food: coconut shrimp appetizer, and two garlic steak sandwiches. On the appetizer (only three shrimp..they were larger ones but a little disappointing-flavor was good and cooked nice and crunchy-peach dipping sauce was good too), steak sandwiches-(nice soft fresh ciabatta roll with lots of steak and onions and added mushrooms with cheese-tasty) Looking around at other tables (one got their appetizer well before we got our food) it took what seemed to be a long time to get our order. When we received our food it was freshly made and hot. Our server checked on us once after we got our food. (Did we get lost in the crowd of regulars??!!??) read more

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Prices were reasonable. Food was very good. It's one of the only places around to get a decent French Dip and it's a good one. Service was friendly but it did take quite awhile for someone to take our order. Once that was done everything went quickly. It's a little noisy in the restaurant due to the short ceilings. It's a really old house which is very cool to be in. read more

I really wanted a steak whilst staying in Kingston over the weekend and Hoffman House Tavern truly delivered. The interior is cozy and inviting with rustic wood decor. I ordered the NY Strip with Au Poivre sauce $29 with a twice baked potato and a salad. Warm bread with butter was served. The server was very sweet and accommodating. 10/10 read more

The Hoffman House - New York Strip Steak au Poivre, twice baked potato - American Near Me - Kingston, New York

This is a favorite of mine for years so we stopped in with the family on Sunday of Labor Day weekend. I could tell by the staff that ownership had changed. We were seated pretty quickly despite the fact they looked busy. Great bones to this historic building which adds to the appeal. Ordered a couple of beers to start and they had Juice Bomb on tap so that was delicious. I ordered the Scallops Marsala, wife ordered Strip Steak with blue cheese topping and chicken fingers for our son. Food was slow coming out but we understand staffing shortages coupled with a busy dining room contributed to that. We ordered another round of drinks and that took a while as we didn't see the server for a while. When she brought the drinks, I told her that it wasn't Juice Bomb by the color. She said it was but I asked her to check at the bar. She came back and said they ran out so she gave me an Oktoberfest and said it was similar (if you read my reviews, you'll know I'm a bit of a beer guy) so it was not similar. I drank it and I noticed on the bill that we were not charged for that beer so that was nice. Our food came out and my scallops were perfect and by Sant, served on a bed of angel hair pasta. Our sons chicken fingers were nice white meat and cooked just right. My wife's steak was brought out but was missing the blue cheese topping. Not a big deal and we brought it to the waitresses attention. She said she would be right back with it. She came by 5 minutes later and admitted she forgot but she would bring the topping back out. My wife told me to go ahead and eat and not wait for her. I finished my meal and my wife gave up and started eating her steak after 15 minutes. We were ready for the check and the topping was brought out. The steak was now cold and despite being cooked as ordered, it wasn't what she ordered as the topping was the part that appealed to her. I again admit that we are in a staffing shortage nationwide so I am hesitant to give negative reviews on service but I felt asking for the topping as ordered was an easy ask and our server flubbed it twice. We will certainly give them another shot as the food I had was tasty, seasoned well and plentiful. Tips: Off street parking behind the restaurant, they have kids menu offering so ask if you don't see it in the menu. read more

The Hoffman House - Scallops Marsala - American Near Me - Kingston, New York

Found ourselves in Kingston and decided to check out this establishment. Who wouldn't want to eat at such a historic building. We were seated immediately. We didn't know the restaurant would be closing for a month the next day so some things weren't available but that was fine. We really enjoyed our food. We like to start with a calamari for the table and it was pretty good! I had a cajun chicken quesadilla which was yummy, my son had a burger which was wow! I forgot what my husband and duaghter got :( but they enjoyed it! Everything was great and the staff was awesome. I would love to come again for sure. Kingston was a good time. read more

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Food is to die for, service is top notch, the atmosphere and ambiance was calming and inviting. Would highly recommend this amazing place to anyone looking for an excellent dinner. read more

A local favorite of mine, consistently knocks the ball out of the park. Excellent steak and chimichurri sauce. The service is always polite and consistent. The ambiance is great indoor and outdoor. A must have is their crème brûlée ! read more

This place is off-the-chart wonderful! Last night was the first time we tried it - we've passed it a zillion times, this time we said 'let's do it.' Super friendly in an historic setting, great staff, amazingly reasonable prices, the duck was exceptional (they change the sauce nightly, I was not vibing on choice they were offering and they graciously changed it for me - it was superb); my wife had the steak - perfect. The French onion soup was excellent, salad dressings - everything about this place had us smiling - nothing stuffy about this place, everyone dining at the tables around us and at the bar was having a great time. The Hoffman House is now on regular rotation!!!!! read more

Went to Hoffman house twice on my short visit back to Kingston. Owner and son were so gracious and accommodating to our large group. Food and drinks were excellent and service was prompt and friendly. Highly recommend for lunch or dinner and drinks. read more

The Hoffman House - American Near Me - Kingston, New York

This building is older than Kant- gorgeous wooden beams and stucco walls- homemade sandwiches with curly fries, wonderful French onion soup, and friendly staff- a perfect place to tuck in from the cold after a long walk in the woods read more

Sauhl was our waiter. He was a super nice fella. The menu is pretty straightforward and basic but it had all the "New England classics". Glad we stopped and appreciated the history of the cozy building. Decent food. Ceasar salad was good and the sweet potato fries were yummy. Tuscan Wrap was a little "juicy" but ok. Meh... it's a wrap ... my expectations were set low but overall fun time in Kingston read more

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Wonderful small town watering hole and restaurant. Fantastic menu with nicely sized portions. Margaritas were magnifico! I had the garlic skirt steak and stephany had the Seafood platter. I had gorganzola crumbles on my salad that comes with the meal, and a nice and crispy baked potato. The steak was so tender and yummy...a very nice portion. The seafood was really tasty, but a bit smaller portion. Lots of other interesting things on the menu! The house was soooo cozy on a cold winter night. We had the table right next to a huge fireplace. Perfect. We WILL be back. read more

I waffled between two and three stars. The menu here was not my jam, so I'm trying yo be fair as the people that I was with who were steak and potatoes types seemed to like it. But I thought about it and nope. We had a large group dinner that would up in a small room up a stair case. The server was clearly overwhelmed from the get go. It took a very long time for some of us to order drinks and even longer to get them served. The wines by the glass were pretty mediocre. One of the appetizers never showed up even though we asked about it. After a very long time salads showed up. And then even longer for dinners. The fries with the veggie burger were cold and not very good. But the kicker was the bill. Now even been to restaurants who wouldn't do separate checks without issue, although in the day and age of computers I think it's kinda dumb. But they wouldn't take the cards and charge a certain amount either. We each independently had to go up to the register, tell her the amount of what we ordered without the tip and then fill in the tip after. Two of the older parties in our group didn't get this part, and told the woman what to charge with the tip, not writing it in separate. The server tallying the bill told us then the server wouldn't get that part of the tip? Soooo the restaurant would just keep the additional money paid? It was an extremely lengthy process, even without the drama about the tip. I think it would have been less stressful and less time consuming for the server as well to just do the separate checks or even do the charges the old fashioned way because this process was the dumbest ever. The entire dinner took over three hours. I probably wouldn't go back just because of the unappetizing menu even in a small party. But forget bringing another large group of business associates here! read more

The turkey burger was a 5, grilled leg of lamb was a 3... meal not served hot and not tasty.service was slower than we expected and even the server apologized for slowness, but the turkey burger with roasted peppers and avocado. Side salad was delicious! read more

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Again a wonderful dining experience at an historic restaurant in Kingston! Our party of 6 ...dining outside...the service, the food, ambience...excellent! Thank you! read more

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What a great place to eat. The food is really good and priced well. The menu has everything, and the specials are great. The building is an old stone house, a very cool place to dine. The staff is friendly and attentive. Great for a business lunch or family gathering. read more

Best steak sandwich. Loved it, and the ambiance was inside. I highly recommend Hoffman House for lunch or dinner.