Bacchus
Featuring lunch on the greenhouse patio and dinner on the balcony, Bacchus offers daily specials. The Mexican restaurant serves a variety of steak and pasta entrees.
Bacchus
4 S. Chestnut St.
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-8636
bacchusnewpaltz.com
Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse
An award-winning restaurant, Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse features a three-star dining room with an inviting fireplace and cozy atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers many fish and vegetarian options.
Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse
734 Route 28
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-2424
hickoryrestaurant.com
The Little Bear
Serving lunch and dinner, The Little Bear serves gourmet Chinese cuisine. The streamside setting offers a serene view during meals, and the outdoor patio is suitable for warm summer nights. The Little Bear offers seafood and vegetarian meals, as well as a full bar.
The Little Bear
Route 212
Bearsville, NY 12409
(845) 679-8899
bearsystems.com/lilbear
Jack and Luna's Cafe
Voted "Best Coffee and Soup" by Hudson Valley Magazine, Jack and Luna's Cafe serves breakfast and lunch in a casual atmosphere. The restaurant occasionally opens evenings for jazz nights.
Jack and Luna's Cafe
3928 Main St.
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
(845) 687-9794
jackandluna.com
Locust Tree
Housed in a historic Huguenot farmhouse, Locust Tree serves European cuisine that you can enjoy while overlooking the Shawangunk Mountains. Outdoor dining on the patio or porch is available.
Locust Tree
215 Huguenot St.
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-7888
locusttree.com
Touche Restaurant
Featuring outdoor dining, Touche Restaurant serves French dinners five nights a week. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, reservations are suggested if you'd like to enjoy this upscale dining experience.
Touche Restaurant
1633 Glasco Turnpike
Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 679-2121
toucherestaurant.com
Suruchi
Using only local and organic ingredients, Suruchi prepares fresh North and South Indian cuisine daily. The restaurant, which features both traditional booths and Indian-styled floor seating, serves several vegetarian and vegan options. Suruchi is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Suruchi
5 Church St.
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-2772
suruchiindian.com
Reginato Ristorante
With an elegant dining room and atmosphere, Reginato Ristorante prepares fine Italian cuisine from homemade recipes. Reginato offers daily specials and is closed on Mondays.
Reginato Ristorante
34 Leggs Mills Road
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 336-6968
reginatoristorante.com
Cafe Mezzaluna
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Cafe Mezzaluna serves traditional American cuisine, with a Latin flavor in some dishes. This casual venue also serves as a gallery for art exhibits and features live music nights.
Cafe Mezzaluna
626 Route 212
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-5306
cafemezzaluna.com
Terra Nova Pizzeria & Wing Co.
Voted "Best Pizza in Hudson Valley," Terra Nova Pizzeria & Wing Co. not only serves pizza, but pastas, wings and cannolis, all made from authentic Italian recipes. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
Terra Nova Pizzeria & Wing Co.
1351 Ulster Ave.
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 383-3880
terranovapizza.net
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