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Restaurant Guide
Our Restaurant Guide is compiled by our staff. Each listing includes directions, phone numbers, and our takes on their specialties. We are happy to make reservations for if you like. Also, the restaurants are listed by distance from the house. Please don't bother printing out these pages, as we have them printed and organized together with directions for you when you arrive at the inn to check-in!
Croton
Walking Distance
Bella Paula 120 Grand St, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914.271.2333
Three blocks from the inn, delicious Italian food in a casual setting. Tell them you're staying with us and you'll get a free glass of wine with each dinner. Don't miss the Chicken Bella Paula or the lemon sorbet! 3 minutes away from the inn by car, 7 minutes on foot.
Justin Thyme 171 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914.271.0022
http://www.justinthymecafe.com/
CIA trained chef has finally opened his own place after planning it for 20 years. Open Tuesday-Sunday for lunch & dinner. JT offers a large menu selection, from simple sandwiches to interesting specials. Their Portobello burger is one of Cydney’s favorites, and they usually have a good soup special. Great martini selection, and sometimes they have music at night. Moderately priced. Closed Mondays.
Ocean House - 49 North Riverside Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914.271.0702
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9904EEDC1F3CF937A25752C1A9629C8B63
Great seafood at reasonable prices in a restored little blue caboose. They have no liquor license so bring your own wine. They do not take reservations and can seat only twenty so go early or be prepared to wait. You can also go see them when they open, and tell them how many people will be in your party and what time you'd like to dine. They will save a table for you. They are open for dinner daily 5 pm to 10.30 pm, Tuesday-Saturday, 5 pm to 9 pm Sunday.
A Short Ride
Black Cow Coffee Company 51 Maple Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914.271.7544
Owned by Croton locals, the Black Cow is the indie coffeehouse hub of the town. Friday & Saturday nights there is usually an independent performer. They roast their own coffee and offer the best hot chocolate around. The pastries are not as good as the coffee. Open Monday 6am-6pm, Tuesday-Friday 6am-9pm, Saturday 7am-9pm & Sunday 8am-3pm.
Memphis Mae’s BBQ 173 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914.271.0125
http://www.memphismaes.comCasual BBQ, but northern style version of southern food. Take out available. Open for lunch & dinner, closed Mondays.
Croton Colonial Diner, 221 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914.271.8868
Open til 1 am, seven days a week. Food is plentiful, large variety; just order anything you would order at any other diner.
Umami Café 325 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914.271.5555
This is eclectic, pan-Asian cuisine. Food is excellent, prices a bit much, but worth it for something new and exciting. Their steamed fish is among Cydney’s favorites and their Thai-style coconut soup is outstanding. No reservations are accepted, so show up early. Also one of the few places open on Monday nights. Leave 5 minutes to get there by car, 15 minutes by foot.
Samurai 352 South Riverside Ave, 271.8988
http://www.samuraisteakhouse.net/
Hibachi & sushi style restaurant. Interesting Miso soup and great plate decoration. Staff is friendly and prices are normal for Japanese food. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Free delivery as well. Leave 5 minutes to get there by car, 15 minutes by foot.
India House 199 Albany Post Road, Montrose, NY 10548 914.736.0005
Moderately priced, very tasty Indian cuisine spiced according to your palate. Reservations needed for parties of 5 or more. Take-out is also available. Great lunch buffet special on weekdays. Leave 10 minutes before you want to arrive when going by car. We do not recommend going on foot.
Ossining
Mauro's 199 Main St, Ossining NY 10562 914.941.2552
Classy Italian food in historic Ossining. Special nights include martini specials on Wednesdays, and sometimes they have live music. Great wine list. Prices $15 and up for entrees. 15 minutes from the inn by car.
Wobble Café 21 Campwoods Rd, Ossining, NY 10562 914.762.3459
A charming place owned by Cyd’s friends Beylka & Rich. Excellent lunch items such as panini, soups, fondue and crème brulee. Also, dinner Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Great place to bring the kids as the back section has a toy corner. Great prices, fresh ingredients and friendly staff. Closed Mondays. Leave about 10 minutes to get there by car.
Goldfish 6 Rockledge Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 914.762.0051
http://www.goldfishdining.com/
If you can’t get into Ocean House, or you just don’t want to bring your own wine, but you still really, really want fish, try Goldfish! The atmosphere is way more modern, and it’s very busy on a Saturday night. If you can’t get a table, you are more than welcome to eat at the bar and watch the chefs in the open kitchen create dish after dish. Seafood: nice portioning, very filling. Sometimes they play into the deconstructionist movement of cuisine, but their calamari still rocks! Lunch Mon-Fri 12-4, Dinner 4-10 Mon-Thurs, til 11 on Fri & Sat and til 9 on Sun. Brunch on Sundays 11.30 am – 3 pm. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4 pm – 6.30 pm ½ priced apps, soups, salads, raw bar & sushi. Sunday and Monday night football with $2 draft beers of Heineken & Amstel Light.
Peekskill
Crystal Bay 5 John Walsh Blvd, Peekskill, NY 10566 914.737.8332
Great seafood with a terrific view, right on the Hudson River. Closed Tuesdays. Sunday Brunch, Seafood Buffet on Wednesday nights.
Division Street Grill 26 North Division St Peekskill, NY 10566 914.739.6380
An extraordinary menu at moderate price (entrees around $14-26). Interesting example of fusion cuisine mixing Western and Asian ingredients to produce a spectacular taste. Sample Appetizers: Pate Platter a la Maison ($9) Sautéed Crab Cakes ($8) Entrees: Grilled Center Cut Pork Chop with Cognac Apple Compote ($19), Grilled Duck Breast and roasted Leg ($22) Dessert: Bailey’s Flourless Chocolate Cake or Crème Brulee (both at $7).Open 7 days for dinner. Reservations a must on weekends. Closed Tuesdays.
Monteverde 28 Bear Mountain Bridge Road (Routes 202 & 6 West), Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 914.739.5000 ext 1
http://monteverderestaurant.com/restaurant.html
Newly renovated with a beautiful view of the Hudson, Monteverde serves progressive American cuisine featuring Hudson Valley seasonal ingredients. Pricey but worth it. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon-Fri. 12 pm – 4 pm, Dinner Mon-Thurs 4 pm – 9 pm, Fri & Sat 4 pm – 10 pm, Sun 11.30 am – 8 pm. Jazz Duo Fri & Sat 8 pm – 12 am.
Pleasantville
The Iron Horse Grill – 20 Wheeler Ave, Pleasantville, NY 10570 914.741.0717
One of the finest dining experiences in Westchester County. About 15 minutes from our inn, treat yourself to a regular menu of mouthwatering sophisticated food in an upscale romantic ambiance or sample their tasting menu available on Saturday nights where you get to taste small portions of many of their best dishes. Entrees from $25 to $30. The tasting menu without wine is $65, with wine $100.
Blue Hill at Stone Barns 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY 10591 914.366.9600
http://bluehillstonebarns.com/
Blue Hill at Stone Barns has received rave reviews from almost everyone. They grow most of their own ingredients on site, part of the Rockefeller Preserve! A choice of two, three or four courses, or the “Farmer’s Feast” is available, plus desserts and an excellent wine selection, plus fun mixed drink concoctions. Reservations are only available exactly a month ahead of when you plan to dine, but it’s not necessarily a long shot to call at the last minute in case of cancellations. To reserve, call or try http://www.opentable.com. Eating in the bar without a reservation is a possibility, though on a Saturday night, your chances are slim. You can also just go and eat in their café at lunch time and you don’t need a reservation at all.
Tarrytown
Horsefeathers 94 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 914.631.6606
http://www.horsefeatherstarrytown.com/
Great burgers, pub atmosphere. Nice beer selection. Open Mon-Wed 11.30 am – 10 pm, Thurs-Sat 11.30 am – 1 am, Sun 11.30 am – 9 pm.
Jack and Dyl’s 49 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591 914.631.2228
http://events.nytimes.com/2006/01/08/travel/08wedine.html
Excellent contemporary American cuisine, Jack & Dyl’s has won awards for their short ribs, an east coast specialty beef cut. Fish there is fabulous, as are potatoes and overall ambiance. Bar and exposed brick, intimate setting (i.e., small and dark, but in a good way.) Open Wed & Thurs 5 pm – 9 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm – 10 pm, Sunday 5 pm – 8 pm.
The Striped Bass 236 West Main St. Tarrytown, NY 10591 914.366.4455
http://www.stripedbassny.com
The Striped Bass is one of the few restaurants on the west side of the railroad tracks, which allows them a spectacular view of the Hudson and the Tarrytown marina. This is a place for good seafood and drinks in a river setting. Some weekend nights they have live music. Open for lunch and dinner every day.
Sunset Cove 238 Green St. Tarrytown, NY 10591 914.366.7889http://www.sunsetcove.net/about.html
Almost under the Tappan Zee Bridge, this small, casual river front restaurant has a great view, and an accomplished chef serving local cuisine. Reservations suggested. Moderately priced.
Yorktown Heights
Pratt’s Inn 673 Croton Heights Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.962.4090
$20-$25 per person includes entrée, salad, vegetable and potato. Atmosphere is romantic. The building dates back to the 18th century, and when it’s chilly, a fire is burning. Dinner is served in the cellar, lots of colonial implements decorate the walls. Beautiful brass bar. In summer, they also utilize the outdoor porch. Reservations recommended. Open 5-10 weekdays except Monday (and Sunday after Labor Day). Longer hours on weekends.
Bloom's Kosher Deli 339 Downing Drive (in the Green Shopping Center, near Kmart), Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.245.3900
Great kosher deli – All the classic dishes and wonderful pickles. Giant potato pancakes!
Chappaqua
Le Jardin de Roi - 95 King St. Chappaqua, NY 10514 914.238.1368
Lovely casual country French cuisine moderately priced. Food is wonderful and creative. Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily. Reservations recommended for dinner.
Cold Spring
Cathryn’s Tuscan Grill 91 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 845.265.5582
Tuscan food, great, intimate atmosphere. These folks even do respect to liver! Open every day from 12-10.30 pm. Sunday Brunch: 12-3 pm. Entrees $13-$26. Reservations recommended.
Brasserie Le Bouchon 76 Main Street. Cold Spring, NY 10516 845.265.7676
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=travel&res=9805E4DC1F3AF93BA2575BC0A9649C8B63
French food, Alsace style. Le Bouchon is a great twist on French food, with a German-Swiss flair. Interesting sausages guaranteed and an excellent mussel selection. Moderately priced, appetizers $8-$10, entrees $12-$25. Reservations recommended on weekends.
Hastings-on-Hudson
Harvest-on-Hudson 1 River St, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 914.478.2800
http://www.harvest2000.com/HOH_main.html
This restaurant is on the river side of the railroad tracks, a rare but beautiful space in a Tuscan style farmhouse that overlooks the Palisades. Harvest serves a Mediterranean style cuisine that is fantastic. Quality is assured through growth of much of their produce when the season allows in their gardens right outside the restaurant. Expensive but worth it. Open seven nights a week for dinner, lunch Monday-Friday. Reservations recommended.
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