Had Christmas dinner for third year and it continues to be an outstanding dining experience. Service and ambience is not surprising. The quality of the food is amazing on a holiday with high volume. Our party of six was happy from foie gras and oyster appetizers to scallop, duck breast and steak entrees. The masterful pastry chef outdid herself with miniature Christmas trees filled with chocolate cake and mousse covered with green whipped cream "leaves". Christmas "wreath" similarly delicious and beautiful. Special cocktails were also praised by group. read more

VEGAN DINNER and a good dinner for all. Party of 6, we came for dinner after a busy Saturday at the Sheep and Wool Festival. We had a reservation and were seated with no wait. It's a very comfortable space and not noisy, so we were able to talk. As a vegan, I rarely get a coherent meal at a restaurant. So this was a pleasant surprise. Two of our six ordered and enjoyed the vegan Autumn Bowl of lentils with root vegetables. We enjoyed the crispy artichokes. Well executed. The sauce was spicy and enjoyed. Our party enjoyed Willow Salmon, with fennel orange salad: delish!; Pan Seared Trout was enjoyed; The duck breast was enjoyed. We got a bottle of red wine and some cocktails. All good . I had a strawberry margarita . We all had a good meal and a good time. Considering that the restaurant was not full, we felt the service was Slow. All of the staff were very nice. Bathroom was clean. Parking lot under the facility is large and adequate. Especially nice in rain and cold. A note about the Autumn Bowl: It's priced at $34 (all inexpensive components: lentils, carrots, squash), while the Mirbeau Burger (8 Oz CAB expensive Beef with bun, cheese, onions, portobello mushrooms, bordelaise, field greens, and fries) is priced at only $28! Also, the vegan Gelato is $3 more expensive than the regular Gelato. Why? The pricing doesn't make sense, and I think it should be re-evaluated. I'm grateful & appreciative for the vegan options. It's not easy to find a coherent vegan meal in Rhinebeck and this is one of the best, in a very comfortable space. Helpful? read more

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Food was flavorless and the duck was borderline raw. Strange wine offerings. Weak cocktails. Condescending and rude restaurant manager/host. This restaurant is very expensive and is not worth your money or time. read more

I came with a close friend for a late breakfast and I'm in love. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff is warm and friendly. I also liked that they have a tray of readers for customers to use for reading the menu. Hubby will be happy about that!! First the coffee is good and they leave a pot at table for refills. I love that. Also they have non-dairy milks which made me very happy. I ordered the eggs Benedict with sausage instead of Canadian bacon. It came with a little salad and smashed fingerling potatoes cooked perfectly. My meal was delicious. Everything was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. I can't think of anything I would change. My friend had the avocado toast with smoked salmon. I had a taste...I've never had smoked salmon this good. Usually it's too smoky but this was fresh and perfectly smoked. I can't wait to come back with hubby. He's going to love it read more

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This place was great. We got some coffee and tea and then had some sourdough, stuffed French toast, and eggs Benedict on a veggie hash of sorts. The sauce with the veggies was awesome and that dish was my favorite. Everything else was good, but the veggie dish and my coffee stood out. The view was relaxing and the heaters were on outside for this chilly morning. I recommend eating outside. The food came out at a good time and the staff was great. read more

Willow at Mirbeau - American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

We celebrated a milestone anniversary here and had an unforgettable experience. The service was outstanding, the upscale decor warm and elegant, and the food was incredible. We started with the fresh, shareable Willow salad, followed by a flavorful stuffed eggplant and a perfectly cooked scallop risotto, with tri-color cauliflower on the side. Every bite was delicious, and the award winning banana cheesecake was the perfect sweet finish. Another unique touch was the availability of reading glasses as you walked in. I loved this idea and I've never seen this before. They went above and beyond to make our night special--highly recommend! read more

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The dining room is elegant and comfortable. Service is generally good and attentive but the food was just not good. The baked brie was not hot enough to be spreadable and the sweet jam on top of it made it too sweet. I got the mushroom risotto special and the cook must have forgotten to put any salt and used water instead of broth because it was so bland. I had to add salt on every bite. My partner got the pork chop and it was overcooked and served cold. Finally, the brussel sprouts were cooked too long and tasted burnt read more

We were excited to dine at the Mirbeau/Willow to celebrate a special birthday. Our experience was marred by the complete lack of service. While the food has its merits, dinner specials and desserts were good, appetizers were extremely bland. We waited at least 15 minutes before any cocktail order was taken, once our entrees arrived no one came by to check on us for the rest of the meal. We would have loved to have had wine with our dinner, unfortunately our server was not to be found. Small things like repeatedly asking for more water (which was warm) could be avoided with frequent check-ins. In summary, while some of the food was enjoyable the service needs significant improvement to match the dining experience expected at Willow. read more

Absolutely a mess. We've been here 3 times now & it just got worse & worse each time. The first time we came we had a little snack which was a Brie dip at the bar, some oysters & a few cocktails which were great. & the bartender was so nice I think her name was Tori. That's literally the only reason for the 1 star. The second time we came for dinner everything was so bland & came out 45 minutes after it was ordered & was cold. So we had to send everything back & got a nice eyeroll from our waiter. The duck was bland, the steak was bland & the pasta was boring. The third time we tried this place was for lunch & not sure how but it was even worse. I ordered a Bloody Mary that was literally just horseradish it was disgusting. My burger was the most boring burger I've ever had I've had better burgers at McDonald's & don't even get me started on how insanely rude the waitress/bartender was. She was so mad when I asked for another drink rolled her eyes sighed out loud walked away, threw the plates & we could hear her talking badly about us in the back. She barely ever came back to the table. The food again came out ice cold & super late. This place is just a mess & needs to just stay as a spa & blow up the restaurant immediately. read more

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We ordered the oysters for our appetizer, and they were very good. The waitress was nice and talked us into getting the venison. If not for her, I probably wouldn't have ordered it, but I wanted to try something new. While I'm not usually the biggest fan of venison, she was right, and I did enjoy it. I think if I were to go back, I probably would stick to the steak or maybe have ordered fish instead though. The chef came out to talk to us and ask us if we enjoyed the venison, which was relatively new on the menu. The dessert was super cool. It had a thin chocolate shell, which melted after the waitress poured the hot caramel over the top. The tart blood orange flavor helped to cut some of the sweetness. It was super tasty and had great presentation, although I wish I took a video or had a before and after photo. read more

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What's better than eating in your ropes after a massage at the spa? The burger here might be better. Truly the best burger maybe ever!! The truffle fries are insane too. The staff was so sweet and helpful with the menu. Our meals here were so amazing. read more

Willow at Mirbeau - Burger - American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

The food here is phenomenal whether you stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Over the few days during my last stay at Mirbeau I treated myself to all three. For breakfast, the French toast was delicious! It was bigger than I expected, and I couldn't finish the whole thing, but it was soft and flavorful. When I stopped by for lunch, I got the French onion soup, which was GIANT! Another thing I couldn't finish, but enjoyed every taste. The cheese was gooey and the soup was filled with onions and bread, as it should be. I also got the avocado crab toast. This was even better, and I forced myself to finish every last bite. There was an entire avocado cup up on top of an enormous pile of crab. I could probably eat this everyday, it was so good. Finally dinner. At first I wasn't as excited by my options, but then I saw the spicy crab spaghetti, and I expected it to be good. But it was AMAZING. But, be warned, it definitely has a kick to it. You can't have dinner without dessert. We ordered an ice cream sundae, not expecting much, but I should've known better. The ice cream was under a chocolate shell, that we melted with warm gooey caramel. There was also a brownie (which I will admit was meh) but I didn't even care because the rest was so good. So do yourself a favor and stop by Willow for any meal if your are near by. read more

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Was there for mom 94th. The place is beautiful My wife been on other occasions and loved the spa All the food was prepared beautifully The staff were all excellent. Will be back. Thank you read more

Fantastic! Went for thanksgiving dinner and it was delicious. They were understaffed and although we waited for our table, the GM bought us a glass of wine. That's the way to do it!! For dinner I had the beet salad, short ribs, and the chocolate tart for dessert. All very very good. Liked the atmosphere, service was good, and the food was great. read more

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3 stars? Doesn't make sense to me. People must have stepped on dog poo prior to their arrival or something. Willow is a fantastic restaurant. People are kind, servers are full of smiles. The food is delicious. Yes, the toasted sourdough sandwiches cut up the insides of our mouths but it's expected. It's like diving head on into a piping hot NY slice and getting the roof of your mouth torn apart. The crab toast was excellent. So much crab. So much flavor. The onion soup's guyere is the best I've ever had. Salty and sweet. The fries were crispy. Dismiss the negativity and make a reservation. read more

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I came here recently last minute with a friend. We were greeted so warmly by a female named Beth. It was so amazing to have someone be so kind and compassionate these days. We really needed a dose of happiness and she was more than glad to assist us. The food was as expected... but Beth really blew us away. Thanks for making the experience special read more

Our meal was spectacular. First the setting outside is like something out of a movie set. Lush and green and that night the rain gently fell on the protective awning. So perfect. Then our server Michelle was a delight and helped guide us through the most interesting menu. And her partner Victor took great care of the wine and rest throughout the meal. The chef seems to be inspired by different cultures and preparations from around the world. The raw tuna with avocado and spanish sauce was a great way to begin. And then we opted for the cauliflower and carrots that were farm to table great with a special micro cilantro and a very interesting tihini sauce. But the best was yet to come in the form of an Indian flavored halibut with tumeric that was blackened and delicious and we also shared a more Italian infused spaghetti with shrimp.. All prepared perfectly and not to be outdone but the coffee and donuts which was a magical journey of white and brown chocolates and edible spoons and cups and cream that was incredible. read more

Loved the cocktails and lunch was amazing. If you come to the spa during the weekday you can get a discount at the restaurant. The restaurant is gorgeous and the service was amazing. I went with my mom and sister and we loved everything we got. Would absolutely be back! read more

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Admittedly I'm a bit of a food snob...so I'm perplexed why the overall rating is not higher. Every single person was genuine nice and concerned that our meal was good. Both Leighann our waitress and Amber the bartender were friendly, personable, and knowledgeable! The French onion soup was HUGE and spectacular. The carrots and cauliflower with cardamom tahini and cilantro was so unique and delicious. The entrees of blacked halibut and potato crusted salmon were excellent and huge portions. My only minor complaint is that the Walt Pinot Noir was refrigerated and too cold. It did open up but cellar temperature Pinot Noir would have been preferred. I highly recommend this unique excellent restaurant! read more

Willow at Mirbeau - Blackened Halibut at Willow - American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

This lesson is attached to a wonderful spa. Make sure you check the opening times because even though they're open seven days a week they do close early at night and in the middle afternoon. Kitchen is run by culinary graduates from the nearby CIA and the pastries are very goodselection of wines. read more

This is an example of a rating the is totally inaccurate to the actual quality of a restaurant. Willow is great, reasonably price, stellar atmosphere, and great food. We had a delicious French onion soup and burrito/heirloom tomato appetizer. Sitting outside on their terrace overlooking peaceful woods. Entrees were a perfectly cooked salmon with buerre blanc and spicy crab pasta. The Brussels Sprouts need to be ordered. I know, they're just Brussels Sprouts, but theirs are exceptional. Trust me!!!! All cooked to perfection. We paired with a bottle of Sancerre. Give Willow a try, don't trust rating if below 4-stars, sit outside, and enjoy! read more

Willow at Mirbeau - Spicy Crab Spaghetti (left), roasted Brussels sprouts (top), Salmon buerre blanc (right) - American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

Went here over the weekend for a bachelorette brunch and really enjoyed it. Our waitress was really nice, I accidentally spilled my mimosa and she gave us another! We started with the board, everything was amazing. It came with a couple of things including a waffle, bacon, bagel chips, cream cheese. All were tasty. For my entree I shared the ricotta toast and the French toast. I imaged the ricotta toast to come with more of the ricotta spread but it was still good. Enjoyed my experience! read more

Willow at Mirbeau - Ricotta toast - American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

Had brunch there today. Beautiful dining room and lovely menu. Service was attentive and friendly. Good was perfect. Had an omelet and it was perfectly cooked in the proper French way. read more

Sunday brunch with live music. Brunch at Willow is just as good as dinner! The french toast is a masterpiece! Eggs Benedict (with canadian bacon or salmon) is delicious! They even have breakfast chacutterie board. Perfect for special occasion or just because! The staff go out of their way to take care of you. Truly a marvelous dining experience! read more

Overpriced and overcooked. We went there to try their $24 beef burgers as they were recently rated best in the Hudson Valley. We sat outside on the covered porch, which was nice. The staff was very nice. We ordered medium & medium rare burgers. They both came out well done slathered in mayonnaise with an oddly marinated portobello mushroom & caramelized greasy onions . The truffle fries were cold and greasy. A glass of Barolo was $19 (a small glass, low quality wine). This lunch was a true disappointment for such a good review and fancy place. I would not consider this spa quality food/drink. We passed on dessert... We will pass on going back... read more

Willow at Mirbeau - Dessert menu - American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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We were here for dinner on a Sunday night while staying at the Inn. The service was a bit slow but the food quality was very good. Will try it again. read more

Willow at Mirbeau - Rack of Lamb - American Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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Food and service are always stellar here at Willow. Shrimp spaghetti with peas and roasted tomatoes was absolutely divine and roasted chicken was seasoned and cooked to perfection and was thoroughly enjoyed. We topped it off with a key lime tart with fresh whipped cream, which was the perfect finish to a perfect meal. The best part of our experience was our delightful and wonderful server, Jess. Jess, you are an absolute sweetheart and we loved meeting you tonight! Thank you so much for a sublime meal and fantastic service! read more

Fabulous food & ambiance- Amber the bar tender is so sweet & awesome. Breakfast & Desserts are excellent!! Chef Lee you are doing everything right. read more

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Overpriced food and rude management. Do what you feel is best!! That is the final statement to a party that has dined there almost every weekend possible. Well, I feel it's best to stop wasting money at a mediocre restaurant that doesn't care about a regular. BYE! read more

Visited this establishment June 2022, Sunday brunch with my daughters, ordered charcuterie, oysters and sandwiches. An hour later the charcuterie...I could have done much better myself, oysters made me barfy, sandwiches , well I think I could have done a better job at home. The mimosas were great and I didn't mind all the nonsense because I got to spend the day with my girls! Parking a block away, still want to give it a second chance because I still have a gift card, but I'm apprehensive about the menu and whole pretentiousness. Yes I am a local and I know where the best eateries are in Rhinebeck...Mirabeau/Willow is not one of them! I wish I could trade in my gift card for a great meal and a great pedicure at local establishments with reasonable prices that don't cater to the 917's and all their nonsense! read more

We made a reservation on Friday, during restaurant week. I don't know what to say, other than we felt the restaurant had a strange atmosphere. It felt like a corporate events center trying to offer an upscale dining experience. It was empty while we were there, and we did not stay...so I cannot comment on the food. I don't say any of this to be unkind, I'm just trying to save someone else the 2 hour drive we had if this doesn't sound like your scene. read more

UPDATE Well, they did it. I understand that covid has created a unique situation for every venue but a year and a half later, people here are now eating in robes and slippers and the waitstaff (when you can find one) look more like attendants in a ward. After my most recent visit, a Front-of-House "maitre-d" was non-existent so after a good 5 minutes waiting --to be even acknowledged by anyone-- we walked out. I am officially gone. read more

First time at Willow by Charlie Palmer was a success in every way! Tried a few different appetizers (photos attached) -- the beet salad was by far my favorite. Everything was incredibly fresh and served expeditiously. I also tried the glazed duck for dinner, but was so excited to try it that I forgot to take a photo! Big thanks to Alex & Jameson behind the bar for making the evening incredibly fun. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Went for Saturday Brunch. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. It was a very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Will definitely go again when in the area. read more

We went back to Willow 15 months later and the food was better then last year ! Maybe because we did meats for dinner instead of fish - I got the burger and my husband got the chicken. I loved all the truffle on my burger and the mushroom/onion combo was good. I also enjoyed the tuna tartare - average but good. It felt VERY safe with covid. I loved sitting outside and would likely do again even post pandemic. Tables very far apart. Wait staff excellent with masks. We got breakfast and I thought that was very good as well (similar to my last experience just overpriced). I got the farro, ricotta cheese, avocado and egg - really interesting combo. Never would think to add ricotta cheese ! Great spices in this. Super filling - was dessert and breakfast. Stay at the hotel was another 5 star experience - we love Mirbeau! read more

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Absolutely over the top amazing specialty cocktails by Amber! So glad I ended the night with an espresso martini. Watching cocktails be made was watching an artist at work :)! Enjoyed incredible Brussel sprouts and pea salad too. If I lived in the neighborhood I would be a regular. Definitely check this out if in the area! Need to come back for a girls' weekend... read more

Breakfast was amazing! I had the vegetable hash, which was incredibly good. The rest of our party had the French toast, the pancakes, and the omelet special. All were so good we left nothing on the plate. Service was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is lovely, with a nice fireplace to keep us warm on a cool damp fall morning.. Will definitely be back! read more

Food was over cooked and bland. My husband's burger was well done (he asked for medium), my fish was bone dry, and nothing was seasoned (not even the french fries). Service was also sloooow. As a result of both, we were given a complimentary kombucha and dessert. The dessert was an ice cream sundae with a chocolate shell that melted when you poured hot caramel over it. Although it looked impressive and the ice cream/sauces were good, the cake it came with was the driest piece of cake I'd ever experienced--glad we didn't pay for the $18 sundae. read more

This hotel is great. Just what Rhinebeck needed. Every single employee in both the hotel and restaurant were happy, friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. The drinks were excellent. Beautiful bar. Talented chef. Talented bartender. Well done Mirbeau, we can't wait to be back. read more

We each had salmon burgers for lunch, which come with a nice salad, and the burgers were delicious! big, moist, cooked perfectly. We had a lovely server who was attentive and when I said it's a birthday, she brought ice cream on a decorated plate with a cookie. It was a perfect lunch on the restaurant's porch. Will repeat soon. read more