Location: Poughkeepsie
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Best Steakhouse food near Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Reviews on Steakhouse food in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. A short ride away from New York City on the Metro North commuter rail, Poughkeepsie sits on the banks of the Hudson River. The close proximity of Vassar College and the Culinary Institute of America guarantees the presence of fun boutiques and fine dining. Main Mall Row, a group of 1870s Renaissance Revival storefronts along Poughkeepsie's Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places. The twenty-two surrounding parks provide the opportunity to take a relaxing break from city life.
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1. Joseph's Italian Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Our restaurant is an elegant Manhattan Style Steakhouse serving Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch. In addition to our Steaks we have Fresh Seafood, Italian cuisine, Homemade Desserts, and an expertly curated wine list. Located just north of Poughkeepsie in
Reviewed By stevielyn2017
We were excited to go back to eat at Joseph's Steakhouse as our experience before the fire was great.This time we weren't impressed. It started with out with the owner pushing us to eat outside. We did go out to look at the outdoor space but didn't think it was all that. Even though he did have heaters, we didn't want to eat outside - it was at night in October when it was 50 degrees.So we went inside where we were given a table near the entrance. There were 2 parties going on and it was loud. The remodel looks nicw, but when the party behind you moves you can feel it in the booth seats.For an appetizer we had the sesame teriyaki wings- very good. Not too sweet and well cooked.Our dinners however were not great. I had the scampi - although the flavor was ok, the pasta was very undercooked. It was a little crunchy and had to be chewed.My husband had the 8oz filet. Although it was a perfect medium rare (as he requested) it was bland. The sides were incorrect, and the garlic mashed didn't taste right until he added butter.One would think that an upscale restaurant like this would elevate the food. We've had a better tasting food at Texas Roadhouse!The menu and the food was better before the fire. It won't be high on on our list of restaurants to visit again.As you can see by our other reviews we are mostly 5 star, that is what we are normally about. The night you were their was probably the busy Saturday night since we open. I try to steer you to the heated patio because we had three large tables of ten in the dinning room that night. I actually had to turn people way because we were full in dining room and patio that night. As for your steak being bland, we usually use are special seasoning to enhance the flavor. The kitchen did amazing job that night but if you steak was a little bland I am sorry. But as for the quality there is not a chain or Steakhouse in the Hudson Valley that uses the quality of steaks that we purchase. As for the pasta being a little crunchy we do cook it fresh and it is cooked Al Dente (a little crunchy). I do take comments seriously and I will have the servers inform that the pasta is cooked Al Dente in the future and that it can be cook more. Being overly busy on a Saturday night is because we are a good restaurant but I still want every customers happy. Hope you give us another try and I will try my best to make your next visit a special dining experience. Joseph
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2. Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By CaribBronxboy
Let me tell you. I was the 1st person to review this restaurant on tripadvisor when they opened and it was consistantly good until a new owner was brought in and hired a new floor manager. The last 3 times we visited were terrible. 1st time the draft beers we ordered were spoiled. The manager came to our table and talked with us and ordered new beers. We were given promotional glasses which we were suppose to get to begin with but our waitress said they didn't have that beer when they did. No big deal. On our next visit the same thing happened with another brand of draft and it seemed to piss off the manager. The waiter we had was a total idiot and got nothing right with our order. Steaks never come out the way they are ordered. We weren't looking for something for nothing so her attitude wasn't appreciated. You would think the restaurant would want to know if there are problems so they can be corrected but apparently not with her as she totally avoided us. Again so be it. We tried one more time and ordered a onion app which came out and was half the size as usual and dried out, horrible. Again this same manager passed our table and ripped the taped paper at the table off and walked away without saying anything. With a "manager" like this it's no wonder people are disgusted. Used to be a great place with the old owner but the new crew along with the waiters and cooks that don't know what they're doing are making it harder to come back to. I only hope that the current owner reads these posts and takes an interest if he cares or word will get out about the downward spiral of this place. And to that "manager" look for another job because you aren't God's gift and shouldn't be a phony and deal with people only when no one complains. I blame you.
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3. Joseph's Italian Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Our restaurant is an elegant Manhattan Style Steakhouse serving Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch. In addition to our Steaks we have Fresh Seafood, Italian cuisine, Homemade Desserts, and an expertly curated wine list. Located just north of Poughkeepsie in
Reviewed By stevielyn2017
We were excited to go back to eat at Joseph's Steakhouse as our experience before the fire was great.This time we weren't impressed. It started with out with the owner pushing us to eat outside. We did go out to look at the outdoor space but didn't think it was all that. Even though he did have heaters, we didn't want to eat outside - it was at night in October when it was 50 degrees.So we went inside where we were given a table near the entrance. There were 2 parties going on and it was loud. The remodel looks nicw, but when the party behind you moves you can feel it in the booth seats.For an appetizer we had the sesame teriyaki wings- very good. Not too sweet and well cooked.Our dinners however were not great. I had the scampi - although the flavor was ok, the pasta was very undercooked. It was a little crunchy and had to be chewed.My husband had the 8oz filet. Although it was a perfect medium rare (as he requested) it was bland. The sides were incorrect, and the garlic mashed didn't taste right until he added butter.One would think that an upscale restaurant like this would elevate the food. We've had a better tasting food at Texas Roadhouse!The menu and the food was better before the fire. It won't be high on on our list of restaurants to visit again.As you can see by our other reviews we are mostly 5 star, that is what we are normally about. The night you were their was probably the busy Saturday night since we open. I try to steer you to the heated patio because we had three large tables of ten in the dinning room that night. I actually had to turn people way because we were full in dining room and patio that night. As for your steak being bland, we usually use are special seasoning to enhance the flavor. The kitchen did amazing job that night but if you steak was a little bland I am sorry. But as for the quality there is not a chain or Steakhouse in the Hudson Valley that uses the quality of steaks that we purchase. As for the pasta being a little crunchy we do cook it fresh and it is cooked Al Dente (a little crunchy). I do take comments seriously and I will have the servers inform that the pasta is cooked Al Dente in the future and that it can be cook more. Being overly busy on a Saturday night is because we are a good restaurant but I still want every customers happy. Hope you give us another try and I will try my best to make your next visit a special dining experience. Joseph
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4. Joseph's Italian Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Our restaurant is an elegant Manhattan Style Steakhouse serving Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch. In addition to our Steaks we have Fresh Seafood, Italian cuisine, Homemade Desserts, and an expertly curated wine list. Located just north of Poughkeepsie in
Reviewed By stevielyn2017
We were excited to go back to eat at Joseph's Steakhouse as our experience before the fire was great.This time we weren't impressed. It started with out with the owner pushing us to eat outside. We did go out to look at the outdoor space but didn't think it was all that. Even though he did have heaters, we didn't want to eat outside - it was at night in October when it was 50 degrees.So we went inside where we were given a table near the entrance. There were 2 parties going on and it was loud. The remodel looks nicw, but when the party behind you moves you can feel it in the booth seats.For an appetizer we had the sesame teriyaki wings- very good. Not too sweet and well cooked.Our dinners however were not great. I had the scampi - although the flavor was ok, the pasta was very undercooked. It was a little crunchy and had to be chewed.My husband had the 8oz filet. Although it was a perfect medium rare (as he requested) it was bland. The sides were incorrect, and the garlic mashed didn't taste right until he added butter.One would think that an upscale restaurant like this would elevate the food. We've had a better tasting food at Texas Roadhouse!The menu and the food was better before the fire. It won't be high on on our list of restaurants to visit again.As you can see by our other reviews we are mostly 5 star, that is what we are normally about. The night you were their was probably the busy Saturday night since we open. I try to steer you to the heated patio because we had three large tables of ten in the dinning room that night. I actually had to turn people way because we were full in dining room and patio that night. As for your steak being bland, we usually use are special seasoning to enhance the flavor. The kitchen did amazing job that night but if you steak was a little bland I am sorry. But as for the quality there is not a chain or Steakhouse in the Hudson Valley that uses the quality of steaks that we purchase. As for the pasta being a little crunchy we do cook it fresh and it is cooked Al Dente (a little crunchy). I do take comments seriously and I will have the servers inform that the pasta is cooked Al Dente in the future and that it can be cook more. Being overly busy on a Saturday night is because we are a good restaurant but I still want every customers happy. Hope you give us another try and I will try my best to make your next visit a special dining experience. Joseph
