House of Stefas is what happens when someone builds the restaurant you didn't know you were looking…read morefor your whole life and puts it on a quiet street where you almost walk right past it. There are multiple rooms. Every single one of them is designed to make you feel like you've been on a guest list this whole time and nobody told you. A written description won't capture it. I'm trying right now and I'm failing. You just have to go. We sat at the bar. The bar looks like the bar in The Shining if the Overlook Hotel had been run by people who actually wanted you to enjoy yourself and not get murdered. The staff are proud of the place and you can feel it, that specific warmth of people who know they're working somewhere worth working. Service like that can't be trained. You either care or you don't. These people care. The food is spectacular. The drinks are better than the food. I'm going to let that sit there because the food is spectacular. I'm not here to tell anyone how to live their life, but bringing your kids to House of Stefas is like using a Lamborghini to pick up mulch. You can do it. It's a free country. But this is a place you take someone when you want them to fall in love with you. This is the restaurant equivalent of a third date where everything goes right. I saw families dining here with children who would be happy with chicken fingers. I don't understand it. House of Stefas is doing things to my palate that I didn't think were possible in the Hudson Valley. Five stars. I would give six but the system won't let me and frankly that kind of restraint is probably healthy.

ORIGIN: After years of anticipation, the House of Stefas…read moreopened in early June 2025. "House" is in reference to the restaurant being located in a former home and being home-like, while Stefas refers to the family name of the two co-owners and brothers who had envisioned it -- John and Paul Stefanopoulos. LOCATION: The restaurant is located on Franklin Avenue. CONCEPT: The co-owners describe the restaurant cuisine as "freestyle Greek". It is a mix of family recipes and their international dining experiences. AMBIANCE: The interior of the building (previously Aurelia restaurant) was completely gutted and reimagined. The design evokes both a sense of surprise and recognition that the two brothers devoted much thought and effort into making the restaurant a special experience for guests. There are many different seating areas, each with comfortable upholstered seats. Together, the ambiance suggests a supper club -- which makes sense as that aligns with the brothers' experience and vision for this location. FOOD: The menu includes many traditional Greek mezze and plates, but also opportunity for culinary splurges and adventures through intriguing options called "Let the Gods Decide" and "Bounty for the Aristocracy". Can't miss the Portokalopita -- an orange-infused sheet cake topped with vanilla bean ice cream and draped in tahini. BEVERAGES: Creative cocktails include the Oracle and Versace 38. SERVICE: The co-owners pride themselves on their orientation towards hospitality and this is reflected in the service. Servers wear cream jackets, something I have yet to see in the region. The enthusiasm to please customers feels authentic.

Absolutely wonderful! The menu offers a huge selection of Spanish, Mexican, Latin, and South…read moreAmerican dishes plus American and Italian. I got the chicken fajitas and my dad got the beef stew. Both were generous portions -- the chicken and veggies were perfectly cooked and I have 1-2 meals worth of leftovers. The homemade tortillas were the best I've ever had. The hot sauce was fantastic too (unsure if made in house or not). Wanted to note that they now serve alcohol, as another reviewer mentioned they didn't. They have a full dining room plus a bar area, and both are equally nice. We went on a weekday evening and the place was fairly empty. Please do yourself a favor and check them out!

Highlight of this restaurant: amazing food but do not serve alcohol…read more Read on for our full experience - This restaurant used to be Maura's Kitchen, on Alden Place. It's a bit off the main street traffic and not advertised as they should. We were in the mood to try something new so decided to give this place a shot on a Friday night. The place was completely empty and I was a bit worried that this is not going to be a good meal. Once seated, the waiter brought a basket of tortillas chips and salsa to the table. My kids immediately attacked it. The salsa was not spicy so they really enjoyed it. A quick look at the menu we realized they don't serve alcohol, a bit disappointed but not a deal breaker. They did have many Virgin drinks such as sangria, Pina colada, Margarita, etc. I found their menu to be a bit all over the place. They have a Spanish section but also have burgers and sandwiches as well as Italian pasta dishes. Their appetizer also contains taco bowls and burritos which should be in main dish section?! The soup are also quite expensive, but maybe because they are big portions? The menu also don't give much description for the Spanish food (I'm no expert), so we made our orders and hoped for the best. The kids wanted milkshakes and I asked the waiter to split 1 order into 2 cups so they can share it. He was super nice to do so without charging extra. As the dishes come out, our worries were put to ease. Everything was absolutely delicious. Hubby had the shrimp sauteed (Camarones Saltados), big portions with a side of rice and salad. It was light and well seasoned, the rice were also very flavorful. I had the Mexican stew, which was tender pork in tomato based soup with fresh onions, lettuce and avocado on top. Comes with tortillas chips, green dipping sauce (guacamole-like, but not as thick), and a very spicy hot sauce (which I ended up adding to the soup as it was absolutely yum), and a side of rice. My daughter ordered the Garlic shrimp - she opt for mashed potatoes on the side. I was surprised to find the garlic shrimp was in a creamy sauce, but it was so good! I want to take that sauce home and add rice or pasta to it!! You can tell that the mashed potatoes were made from real potatoes. It has nice chunks to it and the color is slightly yellow. So good! My son had the calamari and it was served on a bed salad with lettuce, tomato, radish, and banana peppers. The creamy dipping sauce was so good too. We really wanted dessert but was so full from dinner that we'll have to plan better next time. All in all, great place with top notch food. I would give the food 5 but knocked 1 down due to no alcohol. We will definitely come back to try more dishes!!

A really nice place to take the family for dinner The…read moreburgers are wonderful They have a really nice kids menu We all enjoyed our meals For sure we we go back

Ignore all negative reviews. Good food (the French onion soup was notably excellent), very…read morereasonable prices and friendly attentive service. Recommended if in the area or as a stop traveling to or from nyc.

Wow. What a great find out in the "middle of nowhere!" +…read moreAmbience is alive and vibrant. The place was packed... a good sign. Food is fantastic. Super delicious. I wanted more in the same visit. Loved the staff and tipped them extremely well for their attention and exuberance. + I'm looking for a reason to visit again. It's a 60-minute drive for us. We just happened to be in the area on this first visit. + Anyway, please check this out when you are nearby.

Friday nights are usually pizza or Italian night for us, but tonight we were craving Mexican, so of…read morecourse we headed to Casa Amigos! Even though the place was packed for a Friday night, we were seated right away, which was a great start to the evening. I ordered the frozen mango margarita, and it was absolutely delicious -- strong, refreshing, and full of flavor. For dinner, I had the seafood enchiladas, which were loaded with shrimp and scallops in a rich tomato garlic sauce. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Great food, great drinks, and fast service even on a busy night. We'll definitely be back!

FIVE STARS! From the moment you walk in the door, the staff is friendly and accommodating, the…read moreatmosphere is fun and exciting and the food is amazing!

You have to weigh the fact that the food is excellent and the location is fun vs the fact the wait…read moreis long and the service is scattered at best and checked-out at worst. On the lastest visit, had to ask three different employees for a coffee refill. Side orders of biscuits and gravy and corn beef hash were lost in the shuffle. Arrived 15 after the mains. Our waiter was trying her best but not getting any support from the young staff. She constantly had to remind them what they were there for. Chocolate shake never arrived. We left without it. They have a winning recipe with what they have built. But variations on what I described above has happened on every visit. Bring a book. Have a long chat with a friend. May be after an hour that chocolate shake will arrive

Everything about our dining experience was excellent. The food was delicious and exceeded…read moreexpectations and the tiramisu was the best I've had since traveling to Italy. Pizza was cooked perfectly and drinks were perfectly crafted. This is my third experience at Barboro and it is consistently excellent. Must stop whenever near Millbrook.

Great dinner for a special family birthday. Food was great and the wine list outstanding. Very…read morepersonal service.

Had dinner here last night for the first time. It is beautiful…read more There was a wedding in the garden which was wonderful to get to see from the outdoor patio. The burgers n fries where delicious and the quesadillas and wings where yummy. Colleen is a wonderful waitress who makes an amazing "WOO WOO"!

From the owner: Come and enjoy a perfectly poured Guinness, some local craft beers, a glass of wine, a fabulous…read morehand-packed burger or delicious Corned Beef Stack. If you're in the mood for something light, try one of our many appetizers or salads. And don't miss the Best Irish Breakfast in town on Saturday and Sunday mornings serving from 7:00 am.

Worst breakfast sandwich of my life, it was also not what I ordered. Go across the street to…read moreStewart's for better food at half the price

LOVE this sweet cafe. The breakfast burrito is my favorite, great coffee- sweet staff, and all…read morearound lovely vibe. The baked goods are also yummm

A little gem. Very welcoming and helpful service…read more Good selection of food. Grilled shrimp wrap in pitta was delicious and fresh. Place is pleasantly decorated and not too loud so you can relax and enjoy lunch! Thank you

I was going through Yelp for Pleasant Valley, and Zest came up as a recommendation with wonderful…read morereviews. It's a relatively new restaurant, according to their open flag banner. The interior is fairly big, with a number of tables, including a play area in the back left corner, which I found pretty cool. Everything looked clean inside and well organized. I did takeout for my first visit, and I'm sure to dine in at some point. The chicken gyro and fries (which come separately) are what I went with, and all of it was extremely great. I found the gyro to not be quite messy, as many of them I have experienced to be messy in other places. Even for takeout, it was quite fresh. I'm thrilled with the dishes they have to offer. Customer Service was great, over the phone and in person. I recommend this stop, even if you have to drive for quite some miles. A great addition to PV, Salt Point, and Millbrook.

Hostess said to seat ourselves. Tables had red plastic sheets. One big room. So little privacy…read more Food took some time. The frijoles were a little bland for my taste. The beef taco was a little skimpy. They could have added lettuce and tomatoes to fill it out more. The side of guacamole was very good. Hubby's beef quesadilla was good. He enjoyed it. We found the service to be very slow. Which was surprising because you could see the waitress in the next room. She just didn't come over. Also noticed that when a bigger group of regulars showed up, they automatically received chips with salsa with out them saying a word. We didn't get that. Maybe an off day? We were passing by and remember when this place was called the Eagles Nest many years ago. That place had awesome food and we went weekly. Time and places change. Hopefully someone else has a better experience.

Seriously amazing! Food was so delicious, all the breakfast food was cooked perfectly and we were…read morebrought chips and salsa before hand. This is a fantastic place!