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    The Maker Restaurant

    3.6 (70 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Audrey L.

    Such a cute spot with a great ambiance The veal and bone marrow pasta special stole the show

    Whipped Ricotta and Burrata with endives and hazelnuts
    Renata G.

    Overall a great experience! They sat us in the courtyard by the fountain because the indoors were all booked out. I think it was the best spot:) so serene. The service wasn't super quick but once we made it obviously known that we need service, they'd come right away. All the food was delicious as well. But come ready to spend some $$$. I'm not crazy about the crowd it attracts but overall a cozy place to enjoy good food.

    A seafood dish featuring fish, lemon wedges, and garnishes served in a white bowl at a restaurant setting.
    Crystal P.

    Looking at this place of course we had to come here, it's so gorgeous! I luckily convinced my mom we should come here (I swear she hates everything) food was delicious and I had fun taking pictures afterwards of the entire gorgeous place. Service was great.

    Conservatory dining area
    Ellie Z.

    When visiting Hudson, NY we visited the We ordered the Caramelized Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Ricotta, Prosciutto di Parma, Local Honey. This was (in my opinion) way too overpriced for what we got. It was $25 for a couple slices of prosciutto, three sweet potato sticks, and some ricotta cheese. I thought the flavors were not bad. It tasted like glazed sweet potato that was well seasoned. I enjoyed it but would definitely not pay for it again. Also ordered the The Maker Burger with GF Bread. The burger was honestly quite good. I don't think it was very different or unique compared to a typical burger but it was yummy. Would recommend that. One huge plus is the ambience and vibe of the restaurant. We made reservations to sit in 'The Conservatory' which is in a greenhouse-esque space. With dim warm lighting, towering potted plants/trees, fun colorful chairs and couches, I definitely enjoyed the dining experience. It's a cute place and, overall, I would recommend coming for the experience not necessarily the food. Be prepared to drop a pretty penny for food smaller portions and dishes that can be hit or miss.

    Dessert, tiramisu, cocktail
    A M.

    The room is so lovely! Small and cozy and very romantic. The food was amazing but i do have to say a little bit on the salty side. The server made nice suggestions. They have two rooms decorated a little differently, next time i will go to the other room. So pretty!

    Fries on the bottom are truffle, highly recommend but it is an up charge.
    Leah O.

    This is a great spot for a fancy date night. I highly recommend getting a reservation if you want to go to the main restaurant, we sat on the more casual side. The other side is supposed to be more of an *experience* with cocktails in addition to their more extensive menu.The casual side has a smaller menu but exactly what we were in the mood for, burgers! Although this place was a little bougie and over priced, our burgers and fries were incredible. I will dream about this meal! Their take on the espresso martini was just ok - wouldn't order again. The service was wonderful, everyone who worked there was very kind and attentive. If I find myself in the area again, I'd probably go back. Def recommend to others!

    Lounge area

    Posting a few months late, but when making a reservation here, I decided to overlook the Maker's 3.7 rating on yelp based solely on just how beautiful the interior decoration is. I thought to myself, they wouldn't put all this time, money, and effort into the rooms and the lobby and not into their restaurant, would they? And I'll be damned if they didn't do just that. Upon arrival, I was taken aback by the comforting ambience - the coziest parts of Christmas spirit were all around me and I felt like I was in a special holiday edition of the late, great Gramercy Park Hotel. There were at least three fires ablaze in the various lounge rooms and their crackling sounds complemented so nicely the muffled music and chatter. The reviews about the staff being rude are luckily something we were not able to relate to, as we were led to our seats by the kindest hostess and were sat in the glass conservatory (right next to their picture perfect Christmas tree) and served by a waitress who couldn't have been any friendlier if she tried. This was shaping up to be a date night nothing short of perfect until the food came to the table. I'm a huge potato leek soup fan, and this one would've been mediocre had there not been fish eggs as big as boba with the most horrid aftertaste. And from there the courses just got more and more disappointing. The salad was bitter, the pasta bland, and the dessert lackluster. However I might go again in the wintertime for its most perfect and cozy interior, that is if the menu is spruced up. Otherwise, I'll be taking my business where the attention to the food matches the attention to the decoration.

    Bloody Mary and the Gin Cocktail
    Nivi R.

    The prettiest restaurant and property! This was any IGers dream - old world charm with massive couches and fireplace. The food however was meh - we got a round of cocktails and veggie burger for lunch. It wasn't bad at all, but it was pretty standard. Props for having gluten free burger buns.

    Trout - A dish with a piece of cooked fish with crispy skin, served with cauliflower florets, microgreens, and a creamy sauce on a white plate.
    Nicholas G.

    I thought the food was excellent. A lot of people complain about the service but I found it pleasant. The clams with sourdough special was nicely done. I don't even like clams and it worked. The buccatini, cacio e pepe with peppercorns, and tagliatelle with lamb ragu were all delicious. You can tell they make the pasta fresh and whoever does it knows what they are doing. The trout with cauliflower entree was good but wouldn't reorder. The dark chocolate budino was also just ok. Come here for the pasta!

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    Olga G.

    Had Xmas eve pre dice dinner here. The scallop crisp was unique and melted in your mouth. The risotto was rich, flavorful, and delicious. We're pleasantly surprised to see & enjoy non-alcoholic cocktails. The small rooms, and different sized tables, low lighting, all make for a very cool, old-school, mansion vibe atmosphere. Looking fwd to coming back!

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    Bought two pistachio croissants this afternoon...$6.50 each+tax,got them home and they were as hard as a rock, i.e. Stale!

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    Thank you, Maureen. We look forward to your next visit to Hudson!

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    Thank you, Jessica! We can't wait to host you in our space again soon.

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    The atmosphere, service, and food were all perfect. A great weekend in Hudson in a very convenient and special hotel, bar, restaurant

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    The Maker Lounge - Lounge

    The Maker Lounge

    (79 reviews)

    Long story short, I've been following the Maker Hotel on Instagram for quite a while and finally…read morevisited Valentine's weekend! I didn't stay at the hotel because it is pretty pricey, but I visited their Lounge after getting dinner in town. Didn't have a reservation so getting into the restaurant bar was impossible but they told us we could walk around the corner to their lounge. Upon entering the lounge, we were greeted immediately and told that there was no available seating due to full reservations yet half the bar and a few of the lounge tables were empty. The guy said he would take our names and that it could be up to an hour wait so we did that and stood there. After nearly 45 minutes and those empty bar seats + lounge yankee still not being filled, he offered us a half of a couch next to another couple. We would've sat next to them sooner if only he let us! Aside from that, service was fast and drinks were good. The menu included signature cocktails that paired with the Maker's signature fragrances. I tried the Rebel which was pretty good. We ordered some bites -- the beef tartare with onion rings and a side of fries. I love a beef tartare which is so rare to find as many places offer Tuna. It really hit the spot. Moral of the story: Make a reservation!

    I wish I lived closer to this place, because I would make this my go to spot for enjoying an…read moreaperitif or a night cap! The main thing I loved about this place was the setting. Picture super high ceilings and a dark but cozy space. I also loved my drink (the Dream cocktail) which was a perfect drink for autumn. My friend got the Naked cocktail which I personally didn't like (I'm not a fan of gin), but wow was the presentation of the cocktail incredible. Our server was friendly as well and gave us some nice suggestions for the drinks. We also walked through the hotel to its main entrance so that was nice seeing the way it was decorated.

    Padrona - KnockOut stunning

    Padrona

    (14 reviews)

    My partner and I have come here twice, and enjoyed ourselves both times. The music is great, the…read morestaff are welcoming, and the space is cute. The food menu is definitely limited, better for snacks than a meal. We got the esquites and it was ok, though a fairly small portion and the corn was either overcooked or canned. Either way, a shame at the height of local corn season. The cocktail menu seemed to highlight edgy and unconventional flavor pairings, which is generally my favorite kind of cocktail but both times the ones available were a bridge too far for my tastes. The wine list seems great, but each time I've asked questions the server or bartender has said they haven't tried it and had to go get the owner/manager. I've ordered local beer (none on tap, sadly, but some good local cans) and martinis, some of which are served in little swing top bottles on ice. When the bill came, I was shocked that our standard martinis cost $17 each, which was inexplicably more expensive than the fancy cocktails on the high proof menu (which all ranged from $14-16).

    More folks need to review Padrona on Yelp because it's a super fun spot with great drinks and a…read moretruly unique food menu. I've been here twice and both times were enjoyable. The second time it was oddly empty, but I generally have few complaints. The cocktails are delicious and original, and the list of tinned fish is unusual and vast. Sure, the food menu might not be for everyone (the few other reviews mention that the food is strange and/or unapproachable), but if you put aside your reservations what's offered really is quite good. I hope Padrona picks up in the coming months/years, because it's got great energy and has lots of potential. Most recently, we came here around around 8:30 on a Thursday night. As I mentioned, it was pretty empty. A few parties inside, a few outside. Not sure if it was just a down night or if people haven't discovered yet, but no matter. The place certain has potential for great vibes: good music, beautiful decor, nice feng shui. We ended up sitting at the bar just to get a front row seat to the action, which is always fun. I would say Padrona is much more of a drinks destination than a food destination, but we wanted to get a sense of the full menu so we ordered both, Drinks-wise, we like just about everything we tried. I started with the Haus Martini (olive oil washed gin, cocchi americano, salers, pickled tomato), which was such a smooth and elegant martini variation. I then tried the Pretty Hot Thing (mezcal, ancho reyes, yellow bell pepper, serrano pepper, honey), which had all the right components of a good mezcal drink - spice, smokiness, and vegetals notes. I finished with the most nightcap-worthy drink on the menu, the Smoke Gets in Your Eye (scotch, amaro china china, porter syrup) which was smoky, rich, and just delicious. My partner tried the OG Slush (mezcal, thai chili infused aperol, smoked agave, lime, sumac) and the French Gold (cognac, ginger liqueur, oro blanco grapefruit, honey, preserved grapefruit), and he preferred the flavor profile of the French Gold. The food here is fun and unique. I wouldn't recommend making a dinner out of it as we did (more on that in a moment), but I don't regret our approach. We ended up getting the English Pea and Mint Hummus, the Charcuterie and Cheese Board, the Nuri Spiced Mackerel, and the Razor Clams. I would say our favorites were the hummus and clams, but everything was solid. What I did not expect was the sheer amount of bread/crostini we received for dipping. Nothing could have prepared us for that! We ended up taking the leftovers home but in retrospect perhaps we could have ordered one fewer thing.

    Willy's Rum Room - Bar area

    Willy's Rum Room

    (1 review)

    Wow, what a treat to experience Willy's Rum Room on its opening night! Well, technically the space…read moreitself has been open for some time now, it's just moonlighting as Willy's now. By day, you know it as the Mercantile, the small coffee shop/bakery attached to Wm. Farmer and Sons. Though small in size and in what it offers, Willy's is a formidable venue. The cocktail program was created by the guy who created that of Wm. Farmer and Sons, which is probably the best of its kind in Hudson. As you'd guess, all drinks are rum-based (feel free to order from the adjacent bar if you're not feeling rum but in my opinion, only pop in here if you're looking for some funky rum cocktails). I'm not typically into rum, but I can be swayed if a drink is good enough. Such was the case here, and it didn't surprise me. Come here for a pre-dinner cocktail or a nightcap and learn a bit about a spirit you might've not thought much about prior to visiting. Welcome to the scene! Came here with my bf on a Friday night. We were getting dinner at Wm. Farmer and Sons but arrived a bit early for our reservation. Our gracious host recommend that we hang by the bar, OR, try out Willy's, just through the entryway. We apparently visited on its opening night, and I hope it enjoys a good life here. The hostess informed us that the cocktail menu there was different than that at Wm. Farmer and Sons--all rum-based--but if we weren't feeling rum, the bartender could still whip anything up from the restaurant's main menu. As I mentioned, the space itself is teeny tiny. Standing room only--more of a place to stop in as opposed to posting up and staying awhile. Just like its parent restaurant, the vibe in here is cozy and welcoming. Let's get to the important stuff: drinks. Everything at Willy's is rum-based. Even if you're not a rum lover, don't just assume you'll prefer the cocktail menu at Wm. Farmer and Sons better. I usually go for whiskey or gin, but I was thrilled with what I tried here. That said, if you come here and for some odd reason decide that you want to stay in this space but order from the other bar, you can indeed do that. I just don't suggest it, because what's the point? Between me and my bf, we tried the Mai Tai (Jamaican Rum, Bajan Rum, Rhum Agricole, Fresh lime juice, Curacao, Orgeat, Overproof Rum float) and the Fish House Punch (Jamaican Rum, Cognac, Peach Liquer, fresh lemon juice, soda water). Both fun tropical drinks, nice for the beginning of spring. Expertly crafted and impeccably balanced. I suppose I preferred the Fish House Punch slightly, but they were both fantastic. I thought the peach/cognac pairing was quite nice, rich but still refreshing. They also offer a Daiquiri and an Old Fashioned here, with your rum of choice. I'd probably recommend exploring that route if you want to explore different rums and understand a bit more about what each type brings to the table. I know lots about gin and whiskey and don't care to know too much more about rum (plus I don't like rum-based, spirit-forward drinks so the old fashioned would be a no-go) so it wasn't for me. That said, the bartender here is as knowledgable as they come and I somewhat regret not asking him about his selection to learn a bit more. They've got some fun stuff here that's worth looking into. Cheers!

    Governor's Tavern - Jalapeño queso fried chicken sandwich and truffle burger

    Governor's Tavern

    (166 reviews)

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    We were looking for a late night bite after a bit of a disappointing dinner (I promise I'm not…read morealways negative) and stumbled upon this because their kitchen was open later and it was within walking distance. We walked in and there was a decent amount of people sitting at the bar and a few tables available. The place is juuuust the right size to be cozy but also spacious. Also for a classified 'dive bar' it was pretty clean as well. They had a good draft list (according to my boyfriend) and the service was very quick and friendly. Additionally, prices were very fair. Now to the best part, the chicken sandwich. Wow! Just wow! I ordered the Killah Bee and it was perfect. It was breaded to perfection and definitely not previously frozen! The chicken itself was a large piece, maybe 2? The sauce was sooo good. The fries were your basic fries but it didn't matter because the sandwich was the star of the show. Do yourself a favor and order a side of ranch. I think it's homemade and it's sooo good. (And I'm extremely qualified to judge ranch) Long story short, just go here and order the chicken sandwich. (With a side of ranch)

    Food is great, atmosphere is good, and they play sports games for entertainment…read more A few of the evening staff were crass one time I was present, rubbed me the wrong way. A shame but there's plenty of great restaurants in Hudson worthy of your dollar. I approached management regarding the issue and felt dismissed.

    The Maker Restaurant - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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