Location: Red Hook
Top Restaurants in Red Hook
Top Things to do in Red Hook
Most Popular Restaurants in Red Hook
Red Hook, in Dutchess County (not to be confused with Red Hook, Brooklyn) offers spectacular fall foliage. The Hudson River town has apple orchards where you can pick your own, and farmers' markets. Visit the Aerodrome, a museum of antique airplanes. Explore the gardens and tour the historic Montgomery Place.
Things to do in Red Hook
1. Holy Cow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By Joe M
I'm originally from the Washington DC area but I have family up here and I've come up during holidays and the summers. Each trip has included a stop at Holy Cow cause it's friendly, fast and absolutely delicious. The prices have always been reasonable, especially the standard cones and cups. You'll pay a little bit more for the "razzle", which is effectively like a thick, mixed shake but a million times better. Definitely get some flavor burst to spice up your soft serve. I always go with the cotton candy flavor but there are a lot more to choose from!
Go and you won't be disappointed! The only thing that can be a drawback would be a lack of good outdoor seating but you'll probably devour it fast before you can even sit.
2. Flatiron Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By JAugustWest - Albany, New York
More of a bistro than a steakhouse. Many creative and interesting menu options. Execution on food is very good if not quite perfect. Mostly locally sourced ingredients. Service is absolutely wonderful. Very comfortable, neighborhood atmosphere. Recommend.
3. Calico Gourmet Foods & Dessertery.
Overall Ratings
5 based on 348 reviews
Gourmet food to enjoy in house or to go. Dessertery specializes in scratch made pastries and cupcakes.
Reviewed By huntphd - Bridgehampton, New York
For a friend's birthday, I ordered the two most popular cakes, a chocolate mousse and chocolate/raspberry. Both got rave reviews as being far more delicious than the usual overly-frosted and tasteless birthday cakes from other places. If you want larger cakes, order early since this is a small restaurant. The prices were similar to gourmet cakes elsewhere. .
4. Dunkin' Donuts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Leander845 - Rhinebeck, New York
Love this crew knows your order and has it ready when they see you. They have any size ice tea for 99€ where can you get a deal like that. And sweet employees make your day you must stop when in Red Hook.
5. Taste Budd's Chocolate Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Welcome to Taste Budd's Cafe, a community coffee house and local den featuring fair trade organic coffees, handmade chocolates and pastries, house baked bread, panini sandwiches, soups and salads, visual art shows every month and live music three times a week! Our great coffee and free wifi means you can come enjoy a fresh brewed cup while working, reading, or lounging. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! We also host art shows, live music, and offer catering and gifts for special occasions. Dine in, take out, or delivery options are available along with online ordering! Come enjoy your community cafe in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. Taste Budd's Cafe: it's all about community!
Reviewed By Emmanuelle L - New York City, New York
Treat yourself to a cozy breakfast at Taste Budd's. The friendliest spacious lounging area in central Red Hook. Meet your friends, make new acquaintances or enjoy your tea quietly, the staff will always welcome you warmly. And don't miss the super reward program! You will...MoreDear Emmanuelle, Thank you for the five star review! It really means a lot to us. Happy New Year! We look forward to serving you, Sincerely, Dan
6. Historic Village Diner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Mike Z - Hyde Park, New York
Went here to kick off afishing trip with a friend. This was a great diner, just what you would expect in a small town diner. The service was great, made us feel like a part of the town. The food was perfect and plentiful. I would definitely recommend this place if you are in Red Hook.
7. Pizzeria Posto
Overall Ratings
5 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By Al-Sue-Maine - York, ME
We ate there while in town on business. Midweek in January it wasn't busy. The owner and his family operate the business, and they really take an interest in their customers. They are very nice, friendly people. More importantly, the food is great. They focus; they have a limited menu and obviously strive for quality. Many kinds of pizza, but clearly the focus is the pizza. The spinach salad was excellent, as was our pizza. Everything which is cooked is cooked in the brick oven, which they imported from Italy, and which is in the same room as the dining area. The atmosphere is "bistro", with banquette tables, etc. They have a nice selection of wine at reasonable prices. As you can see from the number of our reviews, we eat in a lot of restaurants, and this was some of the best pizza we've had. Definitely worth a visit.
8. Red Hook Diner & restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Graham S - Tucson, Arizona
Breakfast.
Sausage links except deep fried rather than grilled. Barely warm.
Poached eggs were ok.
Big pile of home fries. Barely warm.
Toast was hot!
I think that they sacrificed cooking for speed of delivery.
Another customer had to send back his breakfast because it was incorrect.
Coffee ok.
$9:80 Inc tax for a breakfast special.
9. Mercato
Overall Ratings
4 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By beachruler - Dutchess County, NY
I'm surprised the ranking here falls behind the local diner & sandwich shop. The chef/owner is a 7th generation pasta-maker: Buitoni. The venue is a small, casual storefront setting of simple wooden tables, a bar & open-air kitchen in the rear.The menu is somewhat limited, as the chef uses farm-to-table ingredients for dishes that change regularly. It includes: 8 antipasti, 3 primi & 4 secondi. Blackboard specials include: soup, an additional special for each course noted & dessert. We started w/ several different salads. Then, I had a penne arrabbiata w/tomatoes, cream & pancetta. Others had a branzino, pasta carbonara & goat cheese ravioli. All items are made to order & the wait was quite long, but prepared perfectly. We had their signature dessert-tiramisu-the best I've ever tasted! The menu is a la carte & was $45 pp (inc. wine.)
10. The Enchanted Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Afoodie65 - Cold Spring, New York
After doing the walk at Poet's Walk we went into the village of Red Hood for lunch.
Having seen the reviews in Trip Advisor for The Enchanted Cafe, we decided to give it a try.
In an unusual decision my wife and I both ordered the chicken curry salad with 2 large decaf coffees. The salad of mixed greens arrived topped with a large mound of good, spicy curry chicken surrounded by tasty cut tomatoes. Really a beautiful presentation and a hit for our taste buds.
Unfortunately the coffee was only so so but if we are in the area again, we would not hesitate to stop.
The restaurant is small but tastily decorated.
