So, this one was a real doozy of a visit. The drinks were fair, with our order being a Goose Island IPA, Long Island iced tea, and a pomegranate martini. The service and food, on the other hand, were quite a mixed bag. We ordered a margherita pizza, pancake tacos, steak and eggs, and French toast with a side of sausage--the pizza, at least, was good. However, the "French toast" was more like an anemic panini press trying to pass as French toast. The steak and eggs comprised of a fairly well-cooked (that is, it was the right temperature) yet underseasoned steak of a relatively dubious cut, underseasoned home fries, and eggs done wrong (sunny side instead of over easy). The lattermost was the start of the problem, as I was willing to give it a shot, but found the texture off-putting. In light of this, I brought the problem to our server Adalia, who brought it to her manager Elvia. Thankfully I had someone else with me to tell me what happened: Elvia came over without addressing me on their error, silently took a look at my plate and instructed Adalia to have the kitchen put the eggs back on the fire. She takes my plate to extract the eggs, and brings them back (unsurprisingly) completely overdone, first in Elvia's hands, then in Adalia's for her to serve; we send for a refire, and they come back correct 7 minutes or so after I've already finished eating. Considering the hassle it took to get them, I couldn't trust it enough to eat, leading them to waste as well. After all was said and done, the GM Amer comes over to see how things were, and was thankfully helpful and understanding of our situation. Here's the rub: I was initially willing to overlook the steak, the home fries, and even the eggs if the error was properly ameliorated. Adalia and Amer both did very well, and I'm grateful for them for that; Elvia, on the other hand, managed to break the chain of competent customer service by directing the server to handle the problem in a way that was set up for failure (if you mess up an egg, it's an immediate refire because of how the egg cooks in the first place -- Amer also arrested to that policy) all without addressing us and taking accountability, due to negligence or whatever else. Not only that, but when sending the incorrect eggs over the second time, she couldn't even bring it to us herself--it would have been easy, seeing as she was the one that originally had them--and left Adalia and her tip to potentially take the fire if the patrons happen to be angry. Mistakes are fine--everyone makes them--but I'd describe this as cowardly more than anything else, and I take issue with that in particular from a leadership standpoint. While Amer graciously extended an invitation for a better experience next time, I can't say I'll be taking him up on the offer when their service and food are this misaligned; unfortunately, a disappointment overall. read more

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What a great place !!! Went last night once more with some friends . Happy hour not only consists of drinks, but , blue point oysters for $1.00 each . They are always fresh . The tuna tartar also with happy hour is delicious and fresh . The staff is very welcoming. The crowd is always mixed but mostly on Tuesday's is a bit older which is great !! Definitely a place to check out !!! read more

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What a fun experience. Went today for a brunch. I had chicken and waffles. It was very good. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals. I forgot our waiter's name, but he was very attentive to our needs. Decor is very nice and I had a DJ which played good enjoyable music. We had a very good time. It was a good vibe. I will go back again for the full regular dining experience. read more

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We've been there a few times and the food is good and so is the service. Pleasant atmosphere. Not too noisy.

My friends and I went to The Rail House for oysters and were seated at 5:00 PM. By 5:15, we still hadn't received our drinks, despite being the only table in the restaurant and the bar not appearing busy. We politely asked about the status of our order -- no action. Ten more minutes went by with still no drinks. I went to the bar again to follow up, and instead of any accountability or urgency, the server snapped, "The door is right there," when I asked if we should just go elsewhere. We did exactly that -- we left. I have NEVER encountered such blatant rudeness, indifference, and disregard for paying customers. Save yourself the time and frustration. There are too many great places nearby that actually want your business. read more

This is always my go to spot. Great service, awesome food, and fund drinks. Appetizers range from mussels in red/white sauce, tuna tartar, shrimp cocktail, and flatbreads (all my favorites). They have nightly specials on Tues and Weds. HH before 6 (incl some discount appetizers). Always a fun night out with friendly staff. Ambiance is great for a date, catching up w/friends or celebrating a special ocassion. For sports lovers, bar seating ot high top table with easy voew of the game. read more

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Good for the Ambiance, but not for the Food. Ambiance - 4 The Rail House is clearly a local restaurant that is frequented by the local patrons. The staff is very friendly and the patrons and owners gave away free cookies, deserts and shots of frozen drinks. They had good live music, but it was so loud that it required everyone to yell at each other to carry a conversation. Thank you for the entertainment, but please lower the volume a few levels. Service - 3 While the servers were very friendly, they made multiple mistakes, I believe that it was related to the very loud music. They brought appetizers that we did not order and missed the ones that we did. Then a simple thjng like fries for the kids was not delivered until they were cleaning up the table. Except for getting the drinks on time, everything was delayed. We asked for water and had to wait 15-20 minutes, yet the alcohol arrived in minutes. The kitchen was also way behind as it took over an hour to get the appetizers. When the bill came it had the appetizers that we did not order. On plus is that they served everyone their main course at the same time. Food - 2 We ordered the following appetiezers Crab cakes - They were was a mush of mostly breadcrumbs with flavor, but little to no crab in them. Blue Point Oyster - Delicious. Minestrone Soup - Good taste and well balanced. Calamari - Tasteless and chewey. It needed salt and they were overcooked. Wings - Unbalanced. The wings had no seasoning and then buffalo sauce was too hot. Empanadas - good flavor and the right amount of filling. Chicken nuggets and fries - prepacked and frozen then fried. Dumplings - Main courses Duck - Overcooked, underseasoned, and dry. Lamb chops - Undercooked and underseasoned. Haddock special - Overcooked, dry, and underseasoned. Mashed potatoes were bland. Paella - Really pale rice, overcooked fish, and underseasoned. Lobster Tail - Two tiny lobster tails that tasted like they were frozen then thawed. Cooked properly, but underseasoned with what tasted like Old Bay Stuffed Shrimp - Cooked well, but the stuffing was the same bread forward crab cakes scuffing and they tasted like they spent too much time in the freezer. The risotto was tasty, but undercooked. While we enjoyed the ambiance, this place needs a chef! read more

My husband and i stopped by on a Wednesday as my niece highly recommended this restaurant. We had the crab cakes, steak dinner and limoncello spritzer. Absolutely delicious. I especially loved the gravy for the mashed potatoes. The steak was tender and cooked to perfection. The service was great and staff were friendly. read more

The Rail House 10803 - Steak mashed potatoes and broccoli - American Near Me - Pelham, New York

Let me start with saying, I don't usually take time to write reviews... Rowena from NJ. My friend and I were looking for a restaurant in the Mt. Vernon area and discovered a great spot just one town over--The Rail House Restaurant, 65 First Street, Pelham, NY 10803, (914) 365-1044. The food, pricing, and atmosphere were excellent. We ordered the $21 prix fixe lunch, which included an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. I had the fried chicken dumplings, and my friend had the meatball--both very good. For our main course, we chose the blackened branzino served over seared Brussels sprouts and mushrooms. It was outstanding and perfectly portioned. The overall menu seemed age-appropriate for all and kid-friendly. Our waiter, Jeanine, and bartender, Jennifer, were both very friendly. The music was a bit loud for the time of day, but Jeanine kindly adjusted it when we asked. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming--we ended up staying for five hours! Definitely plug this one in--it's a keeper. Shout-out to General Manager Amer Hatter--great places don't happen by accident! It's clear there's a strong commitment to outstanding customer service. read more

We were happy to find a spot open later in the area. We caught the end of a live music/ open night... not sure which. Loud fun ambience with dim lighting. Metered parking outside. I really enjoyed my beet and kale salad... tasted like there was teriyaki sauce in it. The portion was also larger than what the pictures looked like. My husband was ok with the shrimp scampi flatbread. The portion was pretty small and there was no real flavor. I believe the menu listed garlic as an ingredient, but we couldn't taste any. Good service and the prices were decent. read more

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I was here for a family event. The site is very cool, low key, trendy and modern. The people here are nice and you can tell they have many familiar locals. The bar had everything that can be desired. The food however, wasn't great. We had a family style assortment of meatballs, penne ala vodka, veal marsala and tropical salmon. Along with potatoes, string beans, bread and coffee as well. The meatballs were really good in flavor but lacked a sear for texture. Veal marsala was a bit lackluster and hard. Penne alla vodka had more so of a random cheese flavor and not a true vodka sauce. The tropical Salmon was delicious and flaky. Seasoned and done right. The bread was good. We did have a delicious Cesar salad in the beginning. But that's pretty much all that was enjoyable. I will come back for an individual assessment. My family comes I believe on steak night where they said the food is much better. I will give it a real shot. read more

Brunch was delicious! The food and service were great. The music and the energy was vibrant without being overwhelming.

A local person (someone working at the Restaurant) said that parking was free and available across the street. I missed the sign that said "Permit Only" and I parked there. Cost me $75 and I haven't been back. There was no valet on that night. Thanks. Never coming back. Too noisy anyway. read more

Came here for Father's Day brunch. Chose this place because the menu specifically says "gluten free options available". So I asked the waitress about the options and she said "there aren't many" and referred me to the salads. I'm sorry, but no, no one wants to hear that salad is the only gluten free option, especially when the place specifies gluten free. Beyond that, the service was subpar. Just paying the bill took over 20 minutes due to the wait time and also the server giving us the wrong amount of change. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

Only 6 people were at the bar when I arrived for happy hour at 5:20. The bartender was heavily in a deep conversation with the waitress. After I ordered my drink I waited 20 minutes for it. It's a good thing the bar wasn't crowded. I decided not to order a second drink since happy hour was over. I didn't want to wait another 30+ minutes for my drink since more people had arrived. I would return to the Rail house but be prepared to wait over an hour for one drink and an appetizer. read more

The Rail House 10803 - Shrimp Cocktail - American Near Me - Pelham, New York

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Honestly, this was just okay for me. Came here for date night and the food was just inconsistent in my opinion. They had launched their holiday drinks, and they needed some work. I ordered the Grinch drink and the first time around it came out red, I mentioned it to the server and she was nice enough to ask the bartender to correct it. Turns out he forgot, and made it the right way. However, in the end I ended up enjoying my go-to lemon drop. For an appetizer, we got the surf and turf skewer, which was supposed to have a peach whiskey glaze, but honestly looked and tasted like sweet chili sauce. For my entree, I got the stuffed shrimp with risotto. The stuffed shrimp was tasty, however the risotto was questionable at best. In fact, it tasted nothing like risotto - in taste, texture or presentation. It was super bland and simply tasted like long grain white rice with vegetables mixed in. I would not recommend this dish as a whole, I would ask to sub the risotto for something else. Now, the atmosphere was lively. There was a nice crowd for a Thursday. The customer service was excellent, however the food was all over the place. We did hear that their brunch is really good, so if you are in the area maybe check it out. read more

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The service was very friendly, however the whole time there was singing, and I'm not insulting whoever was preforming the night, it just was to loud. Overall decor was nice but when we got our food which did not take too long, it was a disappointment. The wings were way to over cooked and even a little. It hard, the chicken dumplings felt like they were frozen then microwaved, the shishito peppers which are very difficult to mess up, and they did by adding a lot of bread crumbs all over it. And the tuna tartar was nothing special, just not terrible. read more

Thank You for an Amazing Birthday Celebration! Hi Amer, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the fantastic job you did hosting our birthday celebration at your restaurant. Everything was perfect, from the ambiance to the delicious food. On behalf of everyone, especially Laura and Rachell, we truly appreciate your effort in making our day so special. Your attention to detail and warm hospitality made all the difference. Looking forward to our next visit! Best regards, Jorge Sanchez read more

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I decided to try out The Rail House again! And I'm happy to report it was a redeeming experience! We again made a reservation and we were accommodated immediately upon arrival! Amer seemed to remember us from our last visit and checked on us frequently, but not to where it was intrusive. the music was loud, but a great selection. The DJ Ryan was kind enough to drop his card with his Instagram handle - and told us to DM him any song requests. The food was good, I had the garlic parm fries again, and they did not disappoint, and I'm very happy to report that we actually got cotton candy, which was the Cherry on top of a great experience. read more

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I had a wonderful dinner therailhouse10803 in Pelham. The Rail House 10803 is in the former Villa Nova location. They've updated the space with a big bar and bar area along with the dining room, wood fire oven. Our waiter was friendly and attentive as was all the wait staff who were hustling all night filling up water glasses, removing plates, etc.. They started us with an amuse-bouche, a shot of watermelon gazpacho. It was tasty and refreshing. We shared two appetizers, and each got a different meal. We all went home with leftovers. I really appreciate at the end of the meal they came out with a piece of chocolate cake and a big sprinkler singing happy birthday to me. The meal also ended with a complimentary shot of limoncello. I highly recommend The Rail House and can't wait to return. They have special most nights, Tuesday is $1 oysters , clams and shrimp during happy hour and Wednesday they have sirloin steak day, $15 for a beautiful looking piece of beef available at that price all day. We saw many pass by our table and each one was huge with two sides. Salt and pepper batter Calamari served with jalapeno aioli and marinara sauce on the side. The jalapeno aioli had a kick and we liked it Garlic white wine mussels with leeks, parsley and extra virgin olive oil was delicious Roasted half chicken was served with a honey Cajun glaze, Spanish rice, and haricot Cavatelli pasta with broccoli rabe and sweet crumbled sausage, chili flakes and oil Birthday girl, Moi -- had the Chicken Martini with potato croquettes and steamed asparagus. Loved the dish. read more

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Was actually excited to try this place because I heard some good things about it. However, we were supposed to have a birthday dinner and there was no reservation listed so we are standing around looking crazy. The place is very small and the music too too loud. Didn't get a chance to eat the food because I left. Might try it again for a Sunday Brunch or something but due to the loud music I highly doubt it. They should take into consideration, music is great but we'd still like to hear ourselves talk without having to yell. read more

Food was very good but way too noisy It was only my husband I having dinner and we had to yell to each other because music was so loud Unfortunately I don't think we will go back for that reason read more

Amazing lobster tail jerk up the good work great service also lobster night is Thursdays read more

The Rail House 10803 - Thanks for an amazing lobster tail guys keep up the good work service was. Great also - American Near Me - Pelham, New York

One of my newest favorite speak-easys. Small spot with step down so I'm not sure if it's accessible friendly. They will serve cheese, crackers and fruit only so don't expect a burger. Seating is 1st come first served. Music is smooth jazz and light favorites. The atmosphere is very laid back and drinks are great read more

Food and the service was great. The manager was so helpful. He got us a seat and made sure we received service.

DELICIOUS FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, HIDDEN GEM...I found parking the front and I said, "Thank you Lord" only I didn't realize there's parking on the side of the building. (DUH!) Upon entry they had a live band and they were jamming. What I loved is they didn't go all night, but went on every 30 -40 mins. My date and I were greeted at the front door by the manager and the waiter. It was such a warm environment and a neighborhood favorite. I love YELP you've never recommended a bad date location. They gave us free shots when we were seated. I didn't say no but, "thank you very much kind sir". The appetizers were so delicious. I had oysters for the first time in 12 years. The dinner was a pasta with grilled chicken. They didn't give me a slew of food, very fulfilling. The drinks were on point and the service was definitely a BIG 10. If you have a first date or anniversary please try here. It was worth the drive. It's a hidden GEM - I promise you won't be sorry. Thank you The Rail House for making my date perfect. read more

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Food isn't awful. Last time I was here the music was so loud my party and I ended up having to leave as we could not hear one another speak. Ambiance was not terrible but could use some improvement. Service wasn't terrible either. Overall I'd rate this location a 6/10. Seems it's trying to give NYC nightclub vibes, while being a restaurant in a small town. read more

Rail House 10803 is a monument to mediocrity. How it ever came to have nearly 4 and a half stars is beyond me. I chose the restaurant as the site for a congratulations dinner both because 1) I had always been curious about the place, which had a prior incarnation as Villa Nova E, or something like that and 2) because it had a surprisingly high Yelp rating. The food is not bad, but neither is it good. It tastes like it mostly made by some processor of foods, like Sysco, rather than something a chef concocts. An order of fried calamari as a starter was poor - it tasted like something that came in a large plastic bag and was re-heated in the oven, rather than something that battered, breaded, and fried from fresh calamari. A spaghetti with clam sauce was not enjoyed; an order of duck was better, but still only ranked between "ok" and "good." Service was neither efficient nor friendly - not a smile to be had from our waitress on the rare occasions she visited the table. Lastly, the music - I get it: plenty of restaurants think it's an inducement or amenity to have live music on Saturday. The "band," while not bad, proceeded as if they were playing MetLife stadium; however, The Rail House is not a big restaurant, and does not have high ceilings. The result was a level of din that caused everyone at every table to yell to be heard, creating a unpleasant din. Note to the Rail House: if you are going to have live music, think about "unplugged." Really more of a 2.5 star, this will be a one-time experience for us. I recommend you eat elsewhere. read more

Good food and lot of daily specials. Wednesday is $15 NY Strip Steak. Happy hour is fun

I have to say that I liked the ambiance of the place. It had that modern twist on an old theme- the train. They paid a little homage to the Metro North system that takes a substantial number of people to and fro, and whom likewise likely stop in on their way home and hit the bar.... hard. I was particularly impressed with the waiting staff in the dining room. They executed their roles flawlessly, quickly, quietly, and with grace. They should be commended. I also did make sure that their top notch service was recognized in the gratuity. We started off with the mussels in the garlic white wine. We've had better. Both of us commented on the lack of garlic white wine sauce, and especially the lack of bread to dip into the sauce. It's part of the experience. As was we had to make do with two pieces of bread and a ladle full of sauce in the bottom of the plate. I'm not sure if they just dumped the mussels on top of sauce and called it a day, or not- but the sauce and the mussels have to spend some time together and meld flavors. And bread, known to me, as plate navigators, are an intricate part of the experience! For the entree, my date had the lamb chops while I opted for the duck. Presentation was excellent on both orders. I thought the portions fair- we did not leave hungry. My date did report that the lamb chops were good- but that she had had better locally. As for the Duck. It was a roasted half duck with orange sauce. It wasn't the crispy skin and orange sauce as advertised, which had initially led me to believe it was an American take off of the famous Peking duck- but I found it acceptable nonetheless. It wasn't greasy. I would have preferred the skin Peking duck crispy though. As was, I found everything over all to be good. While we were there- most people coming in gravitated towards the bar section of the house. I didn't partake in this occasion- but it seemed as though Rail House invested a significant amount in their drinks, which makes sense- considering the high commuter traffic during normal business week operations. Next time I will have a drink and order a pizza. I had wanted to order a pie to take home- but due to time constraints decided- another day. Will I return? You betcha. There's more to order! read more

This was one of the quickest five stars I've done. Everything from start to finish was absolutely amazing. We came here with a group of friends for brunch and everyone's plates looked so yummy. I got the eggs Benedict and ate it so fast, I was sad when it was done. The hollandaise sauce was so light and flavorful, as well as the home fries. The arugula salad was a really nice fresh touch too. I got the bottomless mimosas and they are seriously on point here. Our waitress would refill our Cups when they weren't even halfway done, now that's good service! We connected with the owner after our meal to hear more about the business and he gave us a tour and even got us a round of drinks on the house. The bartender Tino is the sweetest and best bartender ever!!! This is for sure going to be one of my go to spots going forward. I can't wait to try more dishes and drinks from here. read more

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Make sure you make a reservation. While they'll try to squeeE you in, sometimes it's too full. Great food, service. Friendly atmosphere.

The ambiance and staff was great and attentive We had the beet and kale salad with grilled chicken and steak tacos . Grilled octopus as appetizer and sangria and house punch as cocktails . We visited on Valentine's Day for lunch . The staff was professional and welcoming . The sangria was awesome ( def house made) . Def must try For dessert we had the carrot cake and I would come back here for the carrot cake alone . It was soft and fresh , the cream cheese filling was not too sweet and the nuts/ raisin ratio was perfect Def come back to try out dinner read more

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Suoer friendly staff, good service. Food is tasty and prepared fresh to order. Drinks are ok. Limited parking. Very nice interior. read more

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I really like the ambiance and nice touch that they had a DJ when my friend and I went for brunch. The waitstaff were friendly. The food ordered came out hot. I really enjoyed the Bailey 's French Toast. read more

Been here a couple of times. I feel the service was better the first time I went. I'd go back again to see how things pan out. The flatbreads are good. I'd recommend getting a few varieties read more

I attending a wedding here as a guest. I've never eaten at the restaurant and it was my first time in the establishment. Amer, the owner, couldn't have been nicer and helped me get the room set up for the wedding. He was easy-going and very helpful. The day of the wedding, I arrived early to check on centerpieces, and Amer was there also overseeing the room and making sure every detail was done. He was as concerned as I was. He really takes pride in his business. The food at the wedding was wonderful. We had chicken Francese, sliced steak, salmon, prosciutto pizza, Barata salad, penne vodka and pasta Primavera. These are just what I can remember! The steak was tender, and very well spiced with a nice dry rub on it. I loved the prosciutto pizzas with the balsamic glaze! The drinks were also excellent, made with care and I personally loved the chocolate martini and the mai tai drink that the bartender concocted. Everything was family style at this wedding, and I was really impressed with the quality of the food and the professionalism of the staff. With half an hour before the wedding reception starting, and the florist not arriving yet, this staff really stepped up to help light 50 plus candles and told me they would help with anything I needed. And they did! Everything was service with a smile! I highly recommend this restaurant and I can't wait to try it for a regular dinner. read more

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Wish I had taken pictures of all the dishes our party ate but it was a large group. The short ribs was delicious and tender. Others in the group had the salmon, red snapper special, BBQ ribs, and chicken martini. Overall everyone enjoyed their meals and desserts. The staff was very accommodating and did not rush us. We were celebrating a birthday and the staff did a nice job making the celebration extra special. There's also room for private parties on the 2nd floor. We would like to come back. read more

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The staff was welcoming and warm-hearted, food was amazing, ambiance was perfect. I'll be here definitely again and will recommend to others. You guys are amazing read more

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I had my wedding reception here over the weekend and was so pleased with all the help Amer offered during the planning process. The food and service were fantastic. They couldn't have made a stressful day run more smoothly! read more