Why Foodies Love the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley is not only known as a tourist attraction for its beautiful location but also 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 come discover 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 next trip!
Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant
Gardiner (19 min)
http://www.mountainbrauhaus.com/menu/
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)
https://www.instagram.com/wildebeestkingston
Brand new dinner spot that you want to keep your eye on! Focuses on shared garden-to-table dishes through new creative flavors all while enjoying a contemporary aesthetic atmosphere.
Lis Bar
Kingston (36 min)
https://www.instagram.com/lisbarkingston
A unique culinary experience where Polish traditional foods are met at a relaxing bar. Here you will get to experience outside every day foods for delicious pierogi and kielbasa.
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)
https://www.instagram.com/hudsontaco
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)
https://www.instagram.com/olsenandcompany
This is a new hot spot you don’t want to miss! Dishes centering around hyperlocal ingredients and hard to find artisanal goodies. It is the perfect place to sit a few hours with a bottle of orange wine and try their creative gourmet grilled cheese.
Sazón Boricua
New Windsor (1 hr)
Looking for something out of the ordinary? Raving reviews for this authentic Puerto Rican eatery where Cuban sandwiches leave you wanting more.
Orange County Distillery
Goshen (1 hr)
https://www.instagram.com/orangecountydistillery
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)
https://www.instagram.com/eqbrewery
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! With our newly remodeled Surrey restaurant, we’ve elevated our offerings to showcase the repertoire of our chefs through creative, contemporary, and fresh cuisine. Summer dining at Mohonk features our outdoor Granary barbecue as well as our Chef’s Action Station Buffets and our terrific new Modern American menu in the Main Dining Room.
Also for our foodies: Don’t miss our brand new events Chefs On The Mountain (March 27-29) and Brewmasters Weekend (April 24-26)!
