Location: Chappaqua
Top Restaurants in Chappaqua
Top 10 American food in Chappaqua, New York, United States
Reviews on American food in Chappaqua, New York, United States. Chappaqua /ˈtʃæpəkwɑː/ is a hamlet and census-designated place in the town of New Castle, in northern Westchester County, New York. It is on 0.45 square miles (1.2 km) of land on the east bank of the Hudson River, about 30 miles (50 km) north of New York City. The hamlet is served by the Chappaqua station of the Metro-North Railroad's Harlem Line. In the New York State Legislature it is within the New York State Assembly's 93rd district and the New York Senate's 40th district. In Congress the village is in New York's 17th District.
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10. Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Overall Ratings
4 based on 425 reviews
Reviewed By NotBobbyFlay
Blue hill is not just a restaurant, it's a culinary playground. They get to eat things prepared in ways you've never imagined, sometimes realizing less is more in masterful hands. It's expensive, to say the least, but if you have the opportunity to sit for an exceptional experience at Blue Hill, do it!
9. Chappaqua Restaurant & Cafe
Overall Ratings
3 based on 7 reviews
We are a cafe located in Chappaqua that serves all-American favorites along with Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine.
Reviewed By ETeal
The Chappaqua Restaurant is located right in the center of town, near the off ramp from the Saw Mill River Parkway.It has a nice, large window overlooking the street. The menu is large and features items like a combination of diner and a deli. Breakfast items, Sandwiches, Tex Mex, and full meals.I had the Grilled Reuben with fries and a side of Enchiladas.The Reuben arrived open-faced and stuffed with meat. A great value. The rye bread was crisp and didn't get soggy (a problem with other places). The fries were thicker than I usually like, but were fine. The pickle spear was great.The Enchiladas were good as well. The cheese was nice and gooey.The interior was clean, if a bit dark. Booths and tables plus counter seats available. The locals that were eating there during my stop were taking their time and no one was moving them along. Nice and laid back. Just the kind of place I enjoy.The only ting that stood out as odd were the bathroom keys. They are on big keyholders, kind of like the blocks of wood you used to get at gas stations.Service was friendly, attentive without being intrusive. The food was good. I will return the next time I'm in the area.
8. The Beehive
Overall Ratings
4 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By Frank S
Everything is very good at the beehive. First went to the beehive when I was about fourteen when they were in mount Vernon. If you havenât been there get there soon
7. Vela Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By thewestchestarian
Which of you travelers labeled this "vegetarian-friendly"? I guess in the sense rice and ravioli are technically vegetarian-friendly (more like "vegetarian-tolerant"). Anywho, carnivores rejoice as Vela offers up a diverse set of meat-forward offerings while not going overboard on choice. Salmon tartare and seared tuna were exquisite. Sliced duck breast was seasoned to perfection. And the drinks menu evidenced knowledgeable curation. Entrees dragged a bit but the establishment was bursting at the seams and the wait was well worth it. The former McArthur's Pub space received a tasteful makeover with conversation aiding prints. All of this doesn't come cheap (~$55 a person all-in) but the experience rises above Westchester County's decent-but-overpriced average. In short, worth the visit.
6. Chappaqua Tavern
Overall Ratings
3 based on 38 reviews
Craft beer, Sports, Burgers, Dry Rub Wings, Flat bread Pizzas and late night drinks!Northern westchesters newest spot! Chappaqua Tavern Brings Back the Classic American Bar and Restaurant From an Era Gone By... The street side brick facade gives way to an
Reviewed By winewit
Been here about 4-5 times in the last month -- that's how much I love it. Dinner during the week; lunch on weekends; the occasional stop in for a cocktail. LOVE the service, cuisine (basic bar fare but upscale and beautifully presented.) A wonderful and worthwhile dining experience.
5. Quaker Hill Cafe
Overall Ratings
3 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By gojushiho
This place is mediocre at best. While its decor was tastefully done, that is about all that is remarkable about this place. While I gladly concede that the waiter was both personable and attentive, the whole experience left us a bit flat. They had a good selection of beers (and the usual spirits selection) and that was promising. Unfortunately, a friend and I went in there for a late lunch after a long day of moving and the meal was a bit disappointing. We both ordered burgers and they were fine but the price was a bit much for what they were. In the end, I cant but help feel that this place is pretending to be something it is not. It seems that the prices reflected a Chappaqua-premium and outstripped the value of the food. If you are looking for a local-type pub, with average pub food, then this place is a good choice...albeit an expensive one, If you are looking for a great meal, then I would suggest you keep looking (Like right across the street at Jardin du Roi). Not sure we will be back anytime soon. Sorry guys.
4. Susan Lawrence Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By JeremyNYLA
SUSAN LAWRENCE has a myriad of choices behind their glistening glass display cases. It's really a place where people in town come to either sit at the tables inside or take out all kinds of good stuff. Their sandwiches are somewhat unique as they combine various accoutrements to go over the main item. The pastries are also quite good. Not an inexpensive place, but definitely worth the price. Parking on the street or in the lot across the street.
3. Aesop's Fable Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By NJ_Diver79
Restaurant Week is always fun in the Hudson Valley. Thereâs a heightened sense of expectation when you book a reservation at a nice restaurant⦠something like Aesopâs Fables Restaurant in Chappaqua, for example. They seated us even though we were half hour early for our reservation and our waiter was patient and affable. Sometimes participants in Restaurant Week make you feel like a second-tier patron, but not so here. The Restaurant Week menu had a number of dishes that sounded promising, which is why we chose to come here, so we dove right in with the squash fritter and the kale and white bean soup for appetizers.Let me stop and acknowledge here that Restaurant Week is also an opportunity for many establishments to test new dishes and refine their seasonal menus. While we enjoyed our meal, we found the almost the entire menu to be a bait-and-switch experience, which Iâll explain in detail further on, and the wait staff seemed painfully aware of the some of the inconsistencies in the menu themselves based on the explanations we received.I love to be surprised by simple dishes, which is exactly what the kale and white bean soup did for us. The kale was still crispy and we could taste the fond from the bits in the pan that must have been incorporated into the stock. The white beans added their own creaminess to an already rich broth that went down easy. Our only mutual observation was that it was too salty. The squash fritters were the first element of the meal that was misleading. Usually, by definition a fritter is a fried portion of batter stuffed with a meat, fruit or vegetable. However, in this case, it was just fried dough with very, very small (in some cases not visible) trace amounts of pumpkin (topped with crumbled Parmesan and pumpkin seeds). Starting a meal with fried dough isnât a recipe we thought would work, so we set them aside for later.The fritters were redeemed by our first main course: a salmon filet encrusted with maple-infused pecans over a bed of red quinoa, spinach and Brussel sprouts. The salmon was perfect: moist, tender, flaky and perfectly cooked. The excess maple syrup enriched the earthiness of the steamed Brussel sprouts. This dish was a clear winner!The second main course was another example of how the menu needed clarity⦠something our waiter had to point out when we ordered it. As written on the menu it was: âBrisket Bolognese: grass fed beef brisket, San Marzano tomatoes, garlic cream, parmigiana.â There was no mention that it was essentially a bowl of gnocchi with some pulled brisket mixed in, which, if you were carb conscious and had already passed over the tasty-sounding fettuccine option in the menu, could be a big disappointment. Thatâs not to say we didnât enjoy the dish. I found it a little heavy on the starch ratio and would have enjoyed more brisket, but it was very tasty none-the-less. In the meantime we were tasting a bottle of Colimoro Montepulciano â a light, dry and acidic red that mellowed out and opened up as it was given time to breathe. Iâm always amazed at the markup on wine when dining out: the $11.99 bottle of red was marked up to $38, making it one of the more âaffordableâ bottles on the menu. A small item, but still noteworthy: our waiter broke the cork and spilled wine... not something I would expect from seasoned wait staff.When we were ready for dessert we anticipated that the menu would need further clarification, which it did. The two offerings were Caramelized Apple Cheesecake and Brownie Mousse, except we were told the cheesecake was being replaced by âmini-donutsâ â a lazy and pedestrian dessert, in my opinion. We opted for two servings of the mousse, and much like the âsquash frittersâ, there was no brownie to be found and the mint clashed with what was essentially a peanut butter-like dish. We each left more than half of our dessert uneaten.A few notes about the interior â the restaurant is cozy and welcoming, and the Aesop fables prints are intriguing, though I donât understand the relation to the restaurant name. There are a few nice murals, and some thoughtfully placed antiques that give it a home-like ambiance. Some other details include acoustic tiles on the ceiling to reduce noise levels and small candle-lit lanterns on the wall. The electric âcandleâ style light bulbs in the chandeliers were constantly going up and down, which was a little distracting. We also thought the bathrooms needed some attention - the floors were very dirty.If there were any fables that night, they were in the menu descriptions. But the food and service was good overall and I would definitely like to try some other offerings. Itâs clear Aesopâs Fables Restaurant caters to the Chappaqua locals who donât blink at the premium prices, though. I thought the prix fixe menu price of $32.95 per person was reasonable for restaurant week, but I would be deterred by the prices at other times.
2. Bistro146
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
American Seafood Restaurant in Pleasantville NY Serving The best Local Fish and Shellfish around with Organic Vegetables from Farms across the Hudson Valley and New Jersey. Elegant & Cozy Restaurant Bistro Style, Perfect for a Special Events with Customiz
Reviewed By HappyHiker85
Each of our dishes was excellent. We didn't expect to find such great seafood in Pleasantville, but we were really impressed by the quality of the ingredients and the refined presentation. I drove over an hour from New Jersey to meet friends here, and I will gladly return due to the quality of the food and the warm welcome by the chef/owner. Highly recommended.
Where to eat Sushi food in Chappaqua: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Crabtree's Kittle House Restaurant & Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 341 reviews
In its history that spans more than 200 years, the Kittle House's timber frame has held many things: a guesthouse, prohibition-era roadhouse, school, inn, and restaurant. The stately Kittle House began humbly in 1790 as a barn on Ivy Hill Farm. The Kittle
Reviewed By pensando42
I was anticipating an amazing meal and service at this renowned restaurant, but was a bit disappointed overall. The restaurant was practically empty on this week night but the location and setting is elegant and classy. Nice locale for a date or business dinner.Service was friendly but not professional. The wine list is one of the most stellar in New York. We ordered a nice white Chateau Neuf du Pape to start; however, the wine which was presented and opened was a RED wine. When I challenged the waiter and showed him the wine list listing my wine as a WHITE WINE, the waiter became rude, defiant and argumentative. Apparently, the managers and sommelier were not present that evening as only the lower levels of staff were in the dining room and also apparently in the kitchen. The restaurant did give me the red wine for the price of the white (about $100 difference), but does not excuse the rude service.The food was marginal at best. For the prices you would expect fine dining quality. The smoked seafood appetizer was nice as were the mussels. The guinea hen was flat and tough and hardly edible and the short ribs cooked to pure toughness. No talent in the kitchen. Apparently the chef has gone to a restaurant on Long Island.But the Wine List and Cellar are exceptional, and I would return to eat in the bar only and order a great wine from the list. Forget the fine dining room with its bad service and lackluster food.
