Why Foodies Love Hudson Valley Getaways
Updated October 2, 2025
The Hudson Valley is not only known as a tourist attraction for its beautiful location, but also for its foodie culture. Visitors who come to the Hudson Valley will not soon forget the varied and extraordinary atmosphere that welcomes them in Upstate New York. It is a place that you will want to explore all year round for its unique culinary creations and dining experiences.
Here are a few hot spots we love that you don’t want to miss on your Hudson Valley vacation!
Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant
Gardiner (19 min)
If you are looking for the best German food outside of Germany, this place is for you! Drink down a lager with your bratwurst, schnitzel, and strudel!
Wilde Beest
Kingston (32 min)
This is a dinner spot that you’d want to keep your eye on! Focuses on shared garden-to-table dishes through new creative flavors, all while enjoying a contemporary aesthetic atmosphere.
Third & Company Lakeside Restaurant
Pine Bush (39 min)
How about brunch with a side of fresh homemade doughnuts? Literally all kinds of doughnuts! This place has great food and ambiance for all families to enjoy!
Hudson Taco
Newburgh (46 min)
Built within Newburgh’s old train station, this taco eatery inspires you to eat amazing dishes with great margaritas, all while enjoying a Hudson River view. What more could you want?
Olsen & Company
Saugerties (49 min)
Enjoy dishes centered around hyperlocal ingredients and hard-to-find artisanal goodies. It is the perfect place to sit for a few hours with a bottle of orange wine and try their creative gourmet grilled cheese.
Orange County Distillery
Goshen (1 hr)
If you are looking for a nice hangout where you can enjoy the outdoors and take cool pictures, this is the place for you. Established out of an old barn, this two-floor cocktail bar is where you can enjoy live music, on-site food trucks, and games.
Equilibrium
Middletown (1 hr)
A new favorite! Check out this new and improved location where the beer is flowing and the BBQ is delicious!
Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz
On the mountaintop, you can enjoy some of the best dining experiences in the Hudson Valley! Enjoy our must-try Chef’s Table dining experience, where our elevated offerings showcase the repertoire of our chefs through creative, contemporary, and fresh cuisine. Summer dining at Mohonk features our outdoor Granary barbecue, signature cocktails with Spirits on the Porches, and our terrific menu items in the Main Dining Room.
Foodies on a Hudson Valley getaway will also enjoy food-centric signature events at our mountain resort. Book your day trip in the Hudson Valley today!
