For food enthusiasts in the Hudson Valley—cough, cough, everyone—the most magical time of the year is almost here. That’s right, Valley Table‘s Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is right around the corner.
In anticipation of the two weeks of culinary extravagance, which kicks off on October 28 and runs until November 10, we took a deep dive into the menus from some of the leading eateries in the Hudson Valley. This fall, for lunch and/or dinner at participating establishments, diners can choose between four price points: $44.95, $39.95, $29.95, and $24.95. Now, find a great eatery near you and make a reservation—it’s the only way to stop the stomach rumblings.
1915 Wine Cellar
Poughkeepsie
Dinner: Tuesday-Sunday
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The Poughkeepsie darling delights for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week with a three-course tasting menu that leans heavily into seasonal ingredients. Diners can start strong with the winter salad, a tempting concoction involving shaved Brussels sprouts, maple-infused yogurt, Mission figs, roasted red beets, toasted cashews, and mustard vinaigrette. From there, it’s onto the duck breast, an artful affair that spotlights pan-seared Hudson Valley duck alongside parsnip puree, five-spice cippolini onions, and a garnish of house-made lingonberry sauce and pea tendrils. Pair it with one of 1915’s curated wine offerings for a meal your taste buds will be singing about the whole way home.
With such artful starts, it hardly a surprise that dessert concludes in much the same way. The sweet finale is a clever riff on a lunchtime staple: the PB&J. This time around, it’s transformed into a house-made peanut butter mousse that’s topped with a mixed berry compote and fresh whipped cream. In other words, it’s definitely not the same as what you found in your elementary school lunchbox.
Brasserie Le Steak
Larchmont
Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, Sunday
Dinner: Tuesday-Friday, Sunday
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If you’re looking for a spot of steak this Restaurant Week, the aptly named Brasserie Le Steak is the way to go. The Larchmont eatery has different options for lunch and dinner, so be sure to browse the menus before you go. During the evening hours, it gives diners quite the choice of appetizers to start, with offerings ranging from a classic house salad all the way to wild mushroom ravioli. If you want something mouthwatering but not too heavy, the goat cheese tartlet with roasted Roma tomatoes and basil oil is a treat.
From there, it’s onto the entrees. While the pan-seared brook trout and the penne with grilled chicken are certainly tempting, the steak frites main is a no-brainer. It comes with sirloin steak, pommes frites, and a Provençale steak sauce so good you may find yourself dipping your fries into it. For dessert, choose between a chocolate mousse or lemon tart on both menus to end the meal right.
City Winery Hudson Valley
Montgomery
Dinner: Wednesday-Sunday (except for November 10)
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City Winery goes big with its Restaurant Week menu, so good luck choosing just one dish for each course. (Or better yet, just plan to make a return trip to savor all that executive chef Tony Moustakas whips up.) Food lovers can start with apps like a green goddess salad, truffle potato tostones, or roasted baby carrots. Mains range from gnocchi in a creamy butternut sauce to red-wine-braised short ribs and harvest chicken pasta. For anyone who’s had one of City Winery’s pizzas, though, it’s hard to pass up the butternut pie with bechamel, pancetta, smoky gouda, and crispy sage. Whatever you order, be sure to pair it with one of the winery’s top-notch wines for a match made in heaven.
And don’t forget dessert! With a choice between salted caramel pumpkin cheesecake, apple pie panna cotta, and dark chocolate mousse, sweet teeth will be very happy here. P.S. City Winery’s menu caters to a variety of eating preferences, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free offerings clearly marked on the menu.
Clock Tower Grill
Brewster
Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday
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Chef Rich Parente is known for his serious commitment to farm-to-table dining in the Hudson Valley, and that ethos shines through his Restaurant Week offerings. Foodies can start off with “snackatizers” like whipped ricotta and honey served with fresh, warm pita bread or French onion meatballs with caramelized onions, sourdough, and gruyere cheese, to name only a few.
When it’s time for the mains, many diners will likely want to dig into the chicken vodka burrata parm, a behemoth of a dish that pairs the thinnest chicken cutlet with fresh spaghetti, burrata and – the kicker – vodka sauce. Equally delicious on the entrees lineup are the seafood stew, seared scallops with pumpkin risotto and spinach, and crispy semolina gnocchi with Clock Tower Farm lamb ragu.
While the offerings are hearty, make a point to save room for dessert. The 1,000-layer caramel apple cake is just as tempting as it sounds, while the Basque cheesecake with dark chocolate drizzle will help cheesecake lovers close the night out right.
P.S. Want to try it all? Clock Tower Grill’s “Eat Like a Chef” program allows diners to sample a family-style feast for $100 per person.
Gracie’s Luncheonette
Leeds
Brunch/Lunch: Monday, Wednesday-Friday
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Gracie’s is known for its upscale diner-style vibes, and that holds true for Restaurant Week. On the brunch/lunch menu, which is available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on select days, the eatery lets diners choose an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for $24.95. As for what to order, visitors can begin with fried green tomatoes, a relish tray, or the soup of the day depending on what they’re feeling.
For the mains, it really comes down to deciding whether breakfast or lunch is in order. On the breakfast front, the house-made bagel and lox or the buttermilk French toast with seasonal fruit will keep brunch aficionados happy. If a midday repast is just the thing, Gracie’s burger, veggie burger, or fried chicken sandwich are all solid choices. To end the meal, diners can keep thing light with a fruit cup or an ice cream sundae or go for a true diner finish with a slice of cake or, better yet, pie.
Joe & Joe
Pearl River
Lunch: Monday-Friday
Dinner: Sunday-Thursday
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A staple in Pearl River, Joe & Joe is a must-visit during Restaurant Week. Swing by for lunch, when the eatery serves its prix-fixe menu for only $24.95. Italian classics define the offerings here, so diners would do well to lean into them. Start off with appetizers like mozzarella en carozza or Sicilian rice balls, a.k.a. arancini, to whet the appetite. When it’s time for the main course, the chicken tomasso is a delight. It features breaded chicken cutlet in a tangy sauce with vinegar peppers, with the option to sub for hot cherry peppers for those who like the spice.
At the end of the meal, all diners can sip on a coffee or tea and dig into one of the restaurant’s featured desserts of the day.
Kenoza Hall
Kenoza Lake
Dinner: Daily
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For those who love elegant meals but don’t love making decisions, Kenoza Hall is the perfect place to go for Restaurant Week. The Catskills eatery keeps the menu straightforward, with only two choices apiece for the first and second courses. Diners can begin with either a pear gorgonzola salad or Boston Bibb salad before moving onto the entrées, where meat-forward mains define the lineup.
For those in the mood for something heartier, the coq au vin with root vegetables is a must. For something with a bit more variety, the tri-tip steak comes with pommes puree, tri-color cauliflower, and mushroom bordelaise. As for dessert, everyone can end the night with a sweet serving of crème brulee.
Mill & Main
Kerhonkson
Dinner: Thursday-Sunday
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Whether you’re near or far, it’s worth the drive to Mill & Main to sample all the eatery has to offer during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. The mother-son duo in the kitchen churns out highly inventive, flavor-filled dishes inspired by world flavors, with a strong emphasis on Caribbean and Italian fare. On the dinner menu, appetizers run the gamut from radicchio and romaine Caesar with focaccia croutons to buffalo Brussels sprouts with creamy gorgonzola and crispy onions. Because there are so many tempting bites, it’s a good idea to plan a meal here with friends so you can all sample more.
That strategy applies to the main courses as well. Vegan and vegetarian eaters can make a beeline for the stuffed eggplant parmesan or the fully loaded veggie chili stuffed spaghetti squash. For meat and seafood lovers, the chicken saltimbocca and the bucatini with garlic chili shrimp are both delightful. And for dessert, Mill & Main makes meat-free eaters happy with its vegan avocado chocolate mousse. Ice cream lovers, meanwhile, won’t want to pass up the seasonal bread pudding a la mode.
Related: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Announced Its Fall Dates
