On a rainy Saturday night, The Turning Point was a warm refuge from the weather, featuring Rockin' Rob Stoner and an enthusiastic crowd of patrons enjoying Rob's songs and stories from a long and colorful history in the music business. Thank you John McAlroy for keep the club alive! Great experience, once again read more

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The one star is for the amazing bands that play. They're fantastic. But, the owner and Townees are beyond rude. You cant speak and some of the local customers look like they crawled out of the center of the earth. Creepy. Gross. No talking. No fun. No dancing. No signing along. No fun at all. Who the heck wants to go out for a night of fun and deal with sooooooo many rules!?! It's actually quite strange. No fun for you lol read more

We got invited to go here to go see a band play. We go to Piermont all the time and never have been to Turning Point Cafe so we were excited. The band was really good and actually well known! They have played in multiple large venues. The place is small but in a good way. It is intimate and you can interact with the band. The service was good and they kept checking on us for drinks. We were blown away by how much fun we had! We will definitely be back there again for another band. read more

Turning Point Cafe - American Near Me - Piermont, New York

Excellent service and hospitality! They took great care of us when we played here on tour.

The owner is extremely rude and disrespectful. I literally have watched the owner yell at customers if they dare speak a word while the band is playing. This occurs at the bar especially. He literally turn's up the speakers on bar side, to blow out customers ears so they can't talk. Unbelievably rude customer service. There are countless stories of disrespect... I remember once, after purchasing an expensive ticket, I called and asked to save me a seat at the bar as I was finishing up dinner at sidewalk bistro. Mind you turning point has a limited dinner menu as it is a music venue mostly. The owner said, " No, since you had dinner somewhere else, I will not save you a seat". Really? Nuts!!!! read more

Wow. I'm an idiot. I've lived relatively close to here for 30 years (well directly across the River lol), but still there's no real excuse for having not been there sooner. Great intimate space, down to earth, chill, all good things. I moved further away and that's when I decide to check it out. Hope to attend now more often. read more

Turning Point Cafe - a car parked in front of the building - American Near Me - Piermont, New York

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Excellent ambiance and a fun crowd the music was amazing will definitely go again highly recommended

The only perspective from which to provide a fair review is from that of a music lover. Seating only 55 people which includes a dozen bar seats, all packed into a large living room sized space - facing a small stage - from which will be delivered an intimate and personal musical experience. The acoustics are great, the service from the wait staff attentive and nibbles and drinks are available from the bar and upstairs kitchen. I had a Bailey's Irish coffee with lots of whip cream and our friends gobbled up some good dessert. Nachos, burritos, tacos and other finger foods are available. Keep your expectations in check here, eh. If you are looking for bright clean updated space, forget it. The bathroom is, well, functional. If you want an up close and rewarding evening with some terrific musicians - this is and has been the place to go. read more

Turning Point Cafe - KJ Denert and band - American Near Me - Piermont, New York

I've been visiting Piermont since I was a little girl - they have a great park right by the water with some local eats and treats surrounding it. For years, I've been visiting this town and never decided to explore outside of the park. During my last visit I decided I NEEDED to see what else this town had to offer so I opened the Yelp app and found the Turning Point Cafe. I was with a small group of 3 and on a Saturday afternoon with no reservation we popped in, the location was completely empty which typically worries me. We sat down and ordered some apps - the Guacamole was creamy and delicious just enough for 3 to share and then we had the Nacho's which looked nothing like what you're used to. Instead each chip was covered with cheese and beans - it was interesting and a nice surprise (appearance isn't everything). After the apps were done and we had just finished off our first round of margarita's and our mains came out. Unfortunately for me at this point I was stuffed, but everything we tasted from this restaurant was delicious. One thing you should know, and one thing I wish I knew going in is that they have live music on the weekends so be sure to pop in on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night. read more

Just left this quant music venue and bar such a cute place. We ordered some chips and salsa and few apps form upstairs Mexican restaurant as we listen to a great band Cee Songbird and the Sound Travels a R &N band that we're great. Wait staff very good considering how tiny the place is. Chairs not comfortable and it's very tight inside here but the music makes up for it. Drinks honest but parking is a nightmare park across in the parking lot. read more

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Awesome spot, we found this place after walking along the peir and Tallman Mountain Park. The food had a great taste and all 4 of us enjoy our lunch. read more

Turning Point Cafe - Beef Chimichangas - American Near Me - Piermont, New York

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Great venue for music, food and service. Keep your eye peeled for a range of old and new talent. I've never left a show here lacking for anything. Always a great time. read more

So great to have been invited here tonight to see the band this is definitely going to be another place we will frequent!!!!! read more

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This is about as "hole in the wall/ dive vibe as you can get! Yet that's the charm of the Turning Point. It hasn't changed since 1840, or whenever. I've been hearing bands here since the late 1980's. It hasn't changed since, except for some of the people that work there, except for the white bearded man that takes your name when u walk in he's been there since 1840ish. He might just bean apparition, I don't know. If u want to see performers 2-3ft in front of you & a perfect sound venue, this is the place to kick back & enjoy a fun night. James Hunter is one of the best live performers around. Turning Point is a great place to hear him rock! read more

Drinks = super thanks for asking ! The way the drinks are shaken hard and than the delivery WOW bite my tongue. Long story short I woke up with just socks on my feet and cowboy hate. #onlyliveonce read more

The ambiance is the best of all with down to earth and 'good-old-days' country side feeling. I work in the city and this is rather fresh breathe of air really cool place! Reason for 4 star: mainly bc of the music. I saw Original Famous Rays band. Kind of cool blues band. They were really cool. I felt like I was in New Orleans!! LOL. Food: was okay. Nothing special. Average or below average food. Drinks: standard menu Go for awesome music and drink and some snacks!!! read more

Nice place to listen to music, but follow the rules. A woman handed me this note when I was talking to my friend. Nothing major mind you, but it made me anxious about making noise. Then she and her girlfriend rushed the stage for the headliner, danced and screamed. I don't want to spend my evening at a place with rules. read more

Turning Point Cafe - I don't like rules - American Near Me - Piermont, New York

Ever wish you see and hear live music in your basement? Played not by your cousin and the kid across the street, but by nationally-known recording artists like Richie Havens, Keb Mo, Kenny Rankin, Jorma Kaukonen, Tom Rush, Tom Chapin and Steve Forbert. Among the artists who have played this single room with a capacity of maybe 60 are the following members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Mick Taylor of the Stones, Dave Davies of the Kinks, John Entwhistle of the Who, Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark & Chris Hillman of the Byrds, Pete Seeger, Bonnie Raitt, Robby Krieger of the Doors, Eric Burdon, Richie Furay of Poco and Buffalo Springfield, RIck Danko, Levon Helm & Garth Hudson of the Band. A lot of big names and great music to enjoy from maybe 5 feet away. The restaurant upstairs has a respectable menu, several levels above what one might expect in a bar with live music. By itself, the food is okay, but not really so good that you should make a trip for that alone. If in the neighborhood, it's not a bad choice. But it's not quite up to the level of several other restaurants in the immediate area, although the view of the majestic Hudson River from the porch is nice, especially in the fall. If you come here from some distance, you're coming for the music. One trick is to reserve tickets for the show downstairs while making dinner reservations upstairs: you get automatic seeding in the wait line for show seats. Last night the two of us had barbecue pork with couscous and scallops w/sauteed spinach (hers, not mine; death to sauteed spinach, I say). Then we descended to our front row seats to hear the Kennedys --- not the Dead Kennedys; the typical music at the Turning Point is folk-rock, acoustic or blues, not grunge or smash-mouth. This place may be secret to the mainstream, but people who know music in the NY area and elsewhere around the country know The Turning Point. Check their website for upcoming shows; the best artists are often sold-out well in advance. If so, and you just want a place for tonight, call them anyway; quite often there are last-minute cancellations (by the listeners, not the artists .... those days are over, thankfully). Definitely worth the trip from Manhattan or elsewhere. read more

I can't believe I just made it out to this place for the first time recently, seeing as how I grew up in White Plains and have been a folk-rock fan for ages and ages. My fiance and I went to see Peter Mulvey, who is one of my favorite musicians. I have to say, the Turning Point wasn't quite what I'd expected. That's probably because I'm from Westchester, and more used to venues like the Watercolor Cafe, which is more of a restaurant with live music; Turning Point, on the other hand, is more of a music venue that just happens to have food. Of course, I write this as someone who has only been to the downstairs portion of the place. I am aware that there is also a restaurant upstairs, but since you can't hear the music from there and you have to pay more for the food up there, I wasn't particularly interested! We enjoyed our burgers and grilled chicken during the concert, at the back end of a rectangular table maybe 10 feet from the stage. I am short, so I was worried the taller people in front of me would block my view; luckily, that was not the case, since I like to be able to watch guitarists' fingers when they play. The only word I can think of to describe the concert space is rustic, though I know that probably isn't quite right. It definitely isn't cushy, though. The chairs are not so comfortable, and the tables are a little rickety. But who cares?! It's all about the music! The food was good, too, and very low-priced. I'll be back, hopefully soon! read more

Levin brothers tonight. Excellent music and great vibe. Top performance in an intimate setting. Great beer on tap. Located in the scenic river town of Piermont where I have lived for 21 years. Perfect music to get over a lover who has gone away for good and forever. Although also reminds me of him cause I know he'd love this music. read more

Turning Point Cafe - American Near Me - Piermont, New York

I go here frequently for the shows. They have some great performers and the space is very intimate. You can get food here from the Tex-Mexican place upstairs but the attraction is the show. Highly recommend it. Sound is good and you can often hang with the musicians a bit afterward. read more

Again not from the area and the place had good reviews. I checked out the menu and since we were heading there around 2, I was set on lunch. Apparently, this is quite the hot spot for breakfast in the pier village area so there was a bit of a wait for seating about an hour. Glad I changed my mind for breakfast after watching everyone else's meals go by during the wait. I got one of the breakfast skillets, mom the eggs Benedict and the little one decided on the strawberry pancakes. All were phenomenal! read more

Turning Point Cafe - American Near Me - Piermont, New York

Solid local bar and grill. Food was fresh with lots of flavor. Specifically liked French onion soup really cheesy and lots of flavor also enjoyed the pulled pork sliders. Was there on a Saturday night they had live music which was enjoyable read more

We have lived in Florida for 4 years but one of the few things we do miss when we were living in North Jersey is the many great nights through the years we have spent at the Turning Point. If i could give it 6 stars I would. Now I see next week The Kennedy will be there. A do not miss. Luckily we saw them twice in the Jacksonville area just a few weeks ago up close and personal. Our best night ever was seeing Marty Balin in the Turning Point singing Miracles. WOW. This was years ago and his dad was there too. There is no place in the NY metro area know of that you can get that warm cozy feel and see such great music. This place is a must go for Music lovers read more

WARNING: You cannot be picky to enter this establishment. I cannot rate this place based on the extraordinary Chris Bergeson Band's performance on Saturday night. That would be a separate five star rating. The place is gross at best. Old furniture, old tablecloths (including stains from the 80's) and old air units adorn the ceiling complete with duct tape...what else can I say...it's old. And I know some will find the charm in the nostalgia of it all but I do not. I would LOVE to see this place on one of those Bar Rescue shows because the size, location and incredible bands really give it, it's potential. read more

I love this place. The clientele is typically a lot older than I am, and I couldn't care less about the music in the basement. I just love good food and good atmosphere. The restaurant is apparently an old house and the main dining areas are what would have been the living room and parlor. On a summer night you can get a seat on the porch, which is a old fashioned lemonade porch. You can eat an amazing crab cake or burger, sip at a beer, and watch the world go by. Desert is just as good, and after you've finished you can wander one of the most quaint little river towns on the Hudson. read more

Great Bands BUT a bit of a nightmare . To many rules!!! The place needs a bit of an overhall. Wouldn't take much. People pay good money to go there and again. wouldn't take much! Love the town but many are beginning to complain because of the rules. This line that line...cant talk. Used to be a 5 STAR... Crazy! read more

This is a great hidden gem near NYC. You need a car to get there, though. Piermont is a lovely town and this venue is an awesome place to see live music. I just saw the Robert Ross Band show on Saturday night and it was awesome. He even went around talking to everyone. If you have a chance to get out here and see a show, I highly recommend it! read more

I love this place to see some great musicians. It is like going to the basement in someone's house and seeing a great show. What's also great about this place is the people that go to the shows. They are usually very knowledgeable fans which also makes it fun. There's usually a meet and greet after the show where the artists are selling their wares. A really great place to see a show. Always a lot of fun... read more

Great place. Quite in need of upgrades all around, but charming. Great shows at this place, and there's not a bad seat in the house. By the way, the guacamole is quite good. read more

One of my favorite spots to drop in on and perform. I've made it a destination trip from NYC many times. And I'm coming back next week to see my buddy Jamie Block. read more

Great music venue - excellent service. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Loved the background music playing before and after the show. The restaurant upstairs was outstanding Tex-Mex!! read more

Turning Point is a humble little dive where the best bands play, apparently. The admission fee was a bit steep, I cannot lie. But, once the band begins to play, it's all worth it. I saw Popa Chubby - just a fantastic performance. Bluesy, and funky - I had an absolute blast! I didn't eat much, just homemade chips and salsa, which were very tasty... and a glass of vino. Popa Chubby not only got the crowd jumpin, he had them laughing and dancing around in their seats. Which brings me to the draw-back. The place is fairly tight. So, real dancing probably isn't going to happen. But, outside of that, its a fun relaxed atmosphere. Even if you go alone, you feel like you're part of the crowd. I will go back, and if you love music as much as I do, I recommend you hit it on a night that they have a band. Good stuff! read more

TP is all about the music & the vibe... Best bartender in a long time award to Jason-thanx for the extra special guac!!!

Went there a couple of years ago for Papa Chubby on New Years Eve. Surprised my boyfriend to see one of his favorite players. After concert was over, tab was brought right up to me. Then we were kicked out because they didn't like the age difference between me and my boyfriend. I tried arguing with the tall bald guy (I don't remember his name) but then I gave up. Me and my bf went to grab a taxi and were taunted and ridiculed by what it seemed to be all the regulars who decided to stand outside and not stop yelling at us. Feeling beyond uncomfortable and not wanting to get in a fight we went into the police station to wait for our taxi where the cop was nice enough to watch us out when our taxi came. I wish this story was a joke but its true and it was the worst New Years Eve I ever had. read more

The music and atmosphere is great. I went for dinner upstairs first. The food was excellent. There was a delay in getting our food because of a large party and they were very apologetic. They gave us a free drink, reserved our seats for the show (which were perfect seats) and bought us another round at the show. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I am sure I will be back. read more

What can one say about The TP?? As perfect as it gets for music. The place has not changed in 30 years and it should not. You get musicians on the way up, in the middle, on the top and on the way down. Everyone has played there at one point or another. Food is just OK but it is not about the eats!! read more