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Click to read review The Half Moon is located at 1 High Street in Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, in one of the Hudson River Towns of Westchester County.
The word is Attractive restaurant with an upscale vibe and breathtaking views of the Hudson River; have a before dinner drink on the outside patio overlooking the Hudson; enjoy a few small plates; service is unpredictable.
Click to read review Harvest on Hudson, serving Mediterranean cuisine, is located at 1 River Street in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706. "Overlooking the Hudson River and the Palisades, our Tuscan Farmhouse is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the New York Area. Garden and patio dining, sunset views, a comfortable lounge and a 30-foot high stone fireplace . . ."
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The word is Fabulous food, fabulous views, fabulous restaurant.
Click to read review Red Hat on River, billed as a French Bistro, is located at One Bridge Street, Irvington-on-Hudson NY 10533, Westchester County. "This French bistro-inspired eatery is housed in a hundred-year-old factory building that has been transformed to feature an uninterrupted, 180 degree view of the Hudson River."
Features Live Music Waterfront dining at the bank of the Hudson River
The word is Beautiful restaurant with amazing waterfront views; on a good weather day, dine outside or have drinks on the rooftop lounge or patio and take in the magnificent views of the Hudson River.
Dudley's Parkview Restaurant, serving American food, is located at 94 Hudson Park Road, New Rochelle, NY. Great views of the New Rochelle Municipal Marina from the back porch of Dudley's Parkview. Open late on weekends.
The Cove, serving Traditional American, is located at 5 John Walsh Boulevard, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County. Features Boat Parking Live music on weekends
Click to read review Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar, serving a Traditional American menu with an emphasis on seafood, is located at 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
Features Live Entertainment Waterfront Views
The word is "We sat on the patio where the views (Long Island Sound) are great." Comments about the food range between "tasted frozen & thawed" to just plain "awful and overpriced" while others enjoyed the "raw bar," "the delicious steamed lobster," and "the broiled seafood combination". The safest bet is seafood, or just order a drink and enjoy the views.
Click to read review Seaside Johnnies, serving Seafood by the sea, is located at 94 Dearborn Ave, Rye, NY 10580 at Oakland Beach in Westchester County.
The word is "The views are great, it's all about the view"; "the food is mediocre at best".
Click to read review Striped Bass Restaurant, serving seafood in a casual setting, is located at 236 West Main Street, "in the shadows of the Tappan Zee Bridge" in Tarrytown, New York, Westchester County. Striped Bass is open all year for lunch and dinner with outdoor waterfront dining overlooking the Hudson River. The Cabana Bar & Grill is open from April thru October.
Click to read review The Boathouse is located at 4 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY 10562. The Boathouse, a casual American Bistro, offers waterfront dining, overlooking the Hudson River.
Dolphin Restaurant Bar & Lounge, serving a Mediterranean Seafood menu with steak, seafood, and pasta options, is located at 1 Van Der Donck Street, Yonkers NY 10701, Westchester County - in the upscale, waterfront Hudson Park complex along the Yonkers landmark pier, part of the re-birth of the Yonkers downtown area.
Features Waterfront dining on a 5,000-square-foot riverfront patio
The word is This "awesome restaurant" offers "an amazing menu" with "great service" in a "wonderful atmosphere"; enjoy waterfront dining on the patio with "great views of the Hudson River".
Click to read review X2O Xaviars On The Hudson, serving New American cuisine, is located at 71 Water Grant Street, Yonkers NY 10701, Westchester County in the lower-Hudson Valley. X2O sits on the historic Yonkers Pier, a structure built at the turn of the century and accessible by car, boat or train.
Features Hudson River Views
The word is Of course, it's fantastic, X2O is one of Peter Xavier Kelly's amazing restaurants in the Hudson Valley. "Outstanding . . . from appetizer through main course, veggies, dessert and even the coffee were delicious"; ". . . the very best restaurant I have ever been to. The food was fantastic, the service extraordinary and the view mesmerizing".
Reviews include The New York Times highest rating (Extraordinary), The Mobil Travel Guide Four Star Award, Restaurant News Dining Hall of Fame, Zagat's Survey (29 out of 30).
Shadows on the Hudson, serving New American cuisine, is located at 176 Rinaldi Boulevard, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. This waterfront restaurant is perched on a cliff forty feet above the Hudson River and just fifty feet from its eastern bank. Enjoy views of the Mid-Hudson Bridge to the north and miles of open river to the south.
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The word is The indoor restaurant atmosphere is "Las Vegas" with a "huge bar and giant multi-paneled TV for viewing the sporting event of the day"; while dining outside offers "waterfront views that are breathtaking"; and a wide price range on the menu ensures "you can eat at the price that is right for you".
Creek Side Restaurant, serving Traditional American cuisine, is located at 160 West Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414, Greene County in the Hudson Valley.
Features Waterfront dining on deck overlooking the marina.
Cafe Pitti, serving casual Italian food, is located at 40 Front Street, Newburgh NY 12550, Orange County in one of the River Towns of the Hudson Valley.
The word is Enjoy this small cafe on the Newburgh waterfront while dining on delicious thin crust pizza; also serving Panini Brioche (toasted Italian sandwich), Tramezzini (toasts), Focaccia (double crushed pizza sandwich) and salads; finish your meal with a gelati or sorbet.
Pamela's On the Hudson, serving Continental cuisine, is located at 1 Park Place, Newburgh NY 12550, Orange County in the Hudson Valley.
Features Waterfront dining overlooking the Hudson River.
The word is Pamela's offers a light bistro menu and live entertainment Thursday-Saturday. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Hudson at this "warm and comfortable" restaurant where the "food and drinks are spectacular", especially when they host a party.
River Grill, serving New American cuisine, is located at 40 Front Street, Newburgh, NY 12550, Orange County in one of the River Towns of the Hudson River Valley.
Features Waterfront Dining on patio overlooking the Hudson River
The word is Best on a warm sunny day when you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful views of the Hudson River. While many agree the "food is very good," River Grill is "not recommended for Vegetarians".
Torches On the Hudson, serving Traditional American food, is located at 120 Front Street, Newburgh NY 12550, in one of the River Towns of Orange County in the Hudson Valley.
Features Bar Lounge DJ’s and Entertainers (Fri and Sat nights) Waterfront dining on patio overlooking the Hudson
The word is Have a drink on the patio; check out recent reviews before making reservations for dinner.
Civile's Venice on the Hudson, serving contemporary Italian cuisine, is located at 16 Front Street, Haverstraw NY 10927, Rockland County in the Hudson River Valley. Civile’s offers al fresco dining overlooking the Hudson River. Boat docking facility available.
Hudson Water Club, serving New American, is located at 606 Beach Road, West Haverstraw NY 10993, in one of the River Towns of Rockland County.
Features Fireplace Live music Outdoor dining on deck at the Haverstraw Marina
The word is The views are amazing; great atmosphere in the "gorgeous dining room" and "like being on vacation" on the deck outside overlooking the Hudson River; friendly service; "had a wonderful time"; most thought the food was good, even if it's "a bit pricey".
Raccoon Saloon, serving Pub food, is located at 1330 Route 9W, Marlboro NY 12542, Ulster County in the Hudson Valley.
Features Outdoor Dining Water views of a ravine and a waterfall
The word is This pre-Revolution family-owned saloon offers fantastic burgers among other good pub food, fun ambiance, views of waterfall (try for a table by the window) and affordable prices.
Henry's Farm to Table at Buttermilk Falls Inn, is located at 220 North Road, Milton NY 12547, Ulster County in the Hudson River Valley. From the owner: "Nestled among the carriage houses, Henry’s Farm to Table is a warm and inviting dining room . . . soft barnwood tables and dramatic glass wine jugs dripping from the ceiling, its intimate feel with views of the lake swimming with geese and ducks . . ."
Features Ingredients sourced from local farms Organic options Waterfront dining overlooking the lake
The word is "Beautiful space" and "everything tasted super fresh" as it should at a "farm to table" restaurant.
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The River Towns of the Hudson River Valley offer
waterfront dining in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, and the upper-Hudson Valley counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Greene and Columbia County. Excellent food and beautiful views abound in the River Towns of the Hudson Valley. Find a waterfront restaurant in the lower-Hudson, mid-Hudson or upper-Hudson Valley and enjoy dining outside, while looking out at stunning views of the majestic Hudson River and the Hudson Highlands.
When dining in Westchester, eat lunch, dinner, or just have coffee and dessert, in Tarrytown, Irvington-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Yonkers, Peekskill, Sleepy Hollow, Croton-on-Hudson, Ossining, Buchanan, Cortlandt or Briarcliff Manor.
There are also many excellent waterfront restaurants in Rockland County and towns in the mid-Hudson Valley and upper-Hudson Valley. When it time to eat, find a restaurant in Cold Spring, Hudson, Hyde Park, Kingston, Pawling, or Rhinebeck. If you're visiting Rockland County be sure to go to Piermont, home to some excellent restaurants. Visit Piermont Pier and Nyack, or go further north to Rhinebeck and West Point. If you enjoy antiquing, spend a day in Hudson in Columbia County and then dine in the city of historic Hudson on the water.
The River Towns of the Hudson Valley are charming and quaint towns and villages set on the shores of the Hudson River. For a special treat, dine while relaxing on the terrace, patio, or deck, of one of the excellent restaurants offering views of the Hudson River or on the Long Island Sound. Try not to miss the chance to enjoy a summer evening dinner, alfresco, at some of the best restaurants in New York.
If you're in Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Port Chester or any town along the Long Island Sound, eat at waterfront restaurants along the Sound. What can be more relaxing than dining in a restaurant in the open air overlooking the Hudson River or the Long Island Sound?