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Best Restaurants 

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1. Heather Ridge Farm

12 reviews

$$  CafesSoup

989 Broome Center Rd
Preston Hollow, NY 12469

Phone number(518) 239-6234

 

Heather Ridge Farm is a gem in the northern Catskills / Capital District region. The five-star reviews below are accurate and I cannot recommend the brunch there enough. I'll be… read more

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    2. Prattsville Diner

    17 reviews

    $$  DinersBreakfast & Brunch,Sandwiches

    14510 Main St
    Prattsville, NY 12468

    Phone number(518) 291-2076

     

    The pancakes are thin with crispy edges, very unconventional but oh soooo good! and the French toast doesn't fall far behind! Super friendly staff! Definitely will be coming back. read more

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    3. Bee’s Knees Cafe

    7 reviews

    $  Cafes

    989 Broome Center Rd
    Preston-Potter Hollow, NY 12469

    Phone number(518) 239-6234

     

    Farm to table at its BEST!  This farm to table café creates hearty flavorful unforgettable dishes. The grilled cheese was amazing and I still think of it.  There's a little store… read more

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    4. Sundaes Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor

    15 reviews

    $  American (Traditional)Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

    36422 Rt 23
    Grand Gorge, NY 12434

    Phone number(607) 588-8808

     

    Custard Ice Cream at it's BEST.    When I'm upstate visiting, this is a MUST to visit, diner food at cheap prices and great great custard ice cream.    The vibe is 1950s classic car… read more

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    5. Pizza Plus

    3 reviews

    Pizza

    37166 State Hwy 23
    Grand Gorge, NY 12434

    Phone number(607) 588-4070

     

    This place has excellent pizza and excellent service! We love ordering from here when we're in the Catskills and are in the mood for an easy dinner!! read more

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    6. B Brewed Agro Grill

    17 reviews

    $$  Food TrucksCoffee & TeaAmerican (Traditional)

    Serving Milford and the Surrounding Area

    Phone number

     

    Came here twice.  Not cheap but a fantastic breakfast sandwich. Coffee was quite good as well.  It's a truck but semipermanently parked near Dreams Park.  Coffee cake was also… read more

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    7. Beth’s Cafe

    CafesTea Rooms

    Prattsville, NY 12468

American Traditional 

  • 1. Sundaes Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor

  • 15 reviews

  • $  American (Traditional), Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

  • 36422 Rt 23
    Grand Gorge, NY 12434

  • Phone number(607) 588-8808

  • Custard Ice Cream at it's BEST.    When I'm upstate visiting, this is a MUST to visit, diner food at cheap prices and great great custard ice cream.    The vibe is 1950s classic car… read more

  • 2. Chicken Run Family Restaurant and Steak House

  • 92 reviews

  • $$  American (Traditional), Comfort Food,Barbeque

  • 5639 State Rt 23
    Windham, NY 12496

  • Phone number(518) 734-5353

  • Great local place with some interesting beers on tap.   Really cool outside area in summer with a pit fire and bandstand.   Part owner is a former butcher: that's why the steaks are… read more

  • 3. TP’s Cafe

  • 12 reviews

  • $$  American (Traditional), Coffee & Tea,Breakfast & Brunch

  • 7 Railroad Ave
    Stamford, NY 12167

  • Phone number(607) 652-4752

  • I make a trip to Catskills every once a year and TP's is one stop I have to make twice.  The bacon cheese burger is delicious, the fries are rustic and very interesting, the onion… read more

  • 4. Gabrielles

  • 10 reviews

  • $$  American (Traditional)

  • 60 Main St
    Stamford, NY 12167

  • Phone number(607) 652-2535

  • Excellent chicken wings! Better for take out then eating in. Burgers are decent but Skip the steakread more

  • 5. Mulligan’s Pub

  • 5 reviews

  • American (Traditional), Pubs

  • 36 County Rt 12
    Windham, NY 12496

  • Phone number(518) 734-5200

  • This place is amazing!! I strongly recommend the beer fondue and soft pretzels. Our waiter Frankie was very fast at getting us our food and was very outgoing. Also the bartender… read more

  • 6. The Hen & The Hound Bistro

  • 16 reviews

  • $$  American (Traditional), Tapas/Small Plates

  • 104 Wells Ave
    Middleburgh, NY 12122

  • Phone number(518) 702-4388

  • We love a good, quiet place and this is a winner!! Great beer, great menu, and great service. Local vendors are used in their dishes, vegan and gluten free options, and homemade… read more

  • 7. The Dinner Plate

  • 3 reviews

  • $$  American (Traditional), Bars

  • 645 Main St
    Hobart, NY 13788

  • Phone number(607) 538-3003

  • Pros: Very welcoming staff, food is spot on Cons: Lighting can be more ambient, No beer taps at bar.  What can I say, this gem of an establishment overshadows all restaurants within… read more

  • 8. Public Restaurant & Lounge

  • 55 reviews

  • $$  American (Traditional), Lounges

  • 2318 County Hwy 41
    Roxbury, NY 12474

  • Phone number(607) 326-4026

  • Request a Reservation

  • Ask for a table before they’re all booked.

  • A very basic burger and pizza place. A cross between "Cheers" and "The Shining". There was a guy named Martin, at the bar,  who was arguing loudly from the minute I walked in until… read more

  • 9. Zacks Place

  • 2 reviews

  • Bars, American (Traditional)

  • 383 State Rte 296
    Hensonville, NY 12439

  • Phone number(518) 734-4646

  • Great new little place near Windham Mountain.  Excellent entrees and service for good value.  Bar menu and steaks, chops, fish.  In 3 visits we haven't had a bad meal yet.  One… read more

  • 10. Mrs K’s Kitchen

  • 16 reviews

  • $$  Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)

  • 318 Main St
    Middleburgh, NY 12122

  • Phone number(518) 827-6711

  • Fast service, friendly atmosphere and excellent pancakes.  The people seemed to know each other as is common in a small town. I ordered a bowl of oatmeal and it was huge and did not… read more

  • 11. The Yellow Deli

  • 16 reviews

  • $$  American (Traditional), Delis

  • 7771 Rte 81
    Oak Hill, NY 12460

  • Phone number(518) 239-4240

  • This restaurant was recommended to us by a local. This is the type of local restaurant we love to go to. This place has so much character! We loved the furniture made out of wood and… read more

  • 12. Bull’s Head Inn

  • 51 reviews

  • $$  American (Traditional), Pubs,Steakhouses

  • 105 Park Pl
    Cobleskill, NY 12043

  • Phone number(518) 234-1802

  • What a wonderful find in the small little town of Cobleskill. This place had the wide wood plank floors and the comfortable bar downstairs. The kind service and happy to help… read more

  • 13. Coby’s

  • 14 reviews

  • $  Coffee & Tea, American (Traditional)

  • 549 Main St
    Cobleskill, NY 12043

  • Phone number(518) 823-4445

  • We enjoyed the fixed price wine dinner Shrimp cocktail, salad , perfectly cooked filet  And chocolate cake everything was delicious  and the food is always served hot  Looking… read more

  • 14. Kelley’s Grill

  • 6 reviews

  • $  American (Traditional)

  • 311 Main St
    Middleburgh, NY 12122

  • Phone number(518) 827-5432

  • I was only there as a 5 year old with my grandfather circa 1980, but I still remember sitting with him drinking a root beer while he got drunk in anticipation for the drive back up… read more

  • 15. Red Rooster Roadhouse

  • 17 reviews

  • $  Burgers, American (Traditional), Bars

  • 845 Main St
    Cairo, NY 12413

  • Phone number(518) 622-2625

  • Visiting area. Looking for quick lunch. Stopped in but Not many patrons. Weather wasn't great so it was a quiet Sunday. Nice and clean restaurant. Very friendly. Ordered burgers.… read more

  • 16. Captain’s Inn Point Lookout

  • 29 reviews

  • $$  American (Traditional)

  • 7604 State Rt 23
    East Windham, NY 12439

  • Phone number(518) 750-8436

  • Amazing view, wait staff was great, food & drinks were fab. With a view like this, food could've been terrible and we still would've have a wonderful time.   Thanks for having us! read more

  • 17. Goatie Whites

  • 10 reviews

  • $  Pizza, American (Traditional),Steakhouses

  • 46 Depot St
    Fleischmanns, NY 12430

  • Phone number(845) 254-3005

  • Goatie Whites is the best restaurant I've been to in a long time! The food is fresh, the service is great, and the atmosphere is wonderful! I can't wait to go back! read more

  • 18. Maple on the Lake

  • 19 reviews

  • $$  American (Traditional)

  • 141 Warners Lake Rd
    East Berne, NY 12059

  • Phone number(518) 872-9433

  • Yes!!!   Great lake views? Yes! Fantastic burgers? Yes! Delicious steak? Yes! Local brews? Yes!  I will return!!! read more

  • 19. M & J’s Cafe

  • 4 reviews

  • Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)

  • 110 Railroad Ave
    Middleburgh, NY 12122

  • Phone number(518) 827-8722

  • A breakfast and lunch joint on Main Street with a comfy atmosphere and service to match.  On a Saturday morning, we visited and the place was mostly,full, but we sat at a… read more

  • 20. Westwinds

  • 2 reviews

  • $$  American (Traditional)

  • 2939 Rt 145
    Preston Hollow, NY 12469

  • Phone number(518) 239-4530

  • This little breakfast and lunch spot (as of this writing they do dinners on Fridays) is down the road from our weekend haunt.  We pass by often saying we should try it.  We did, and… read more

  • 21. Ardy’s

  • 7 reviews

  • $  Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, American (Traditional)

  • 276 Main St
    Worcester, NY 12197

  • Phone number(607) 397-4070

  • I came here this past weekend with my boyfriend. Very quaint county restaurant. Staff was very nice, good simple menu filled with comfort food that were nice big portions. They were… read more

  • 22. Roseberry’s Restaurant and Bar

  • 23 reviews

  • American (Traditional), Bars

  • Located in Roseberry's Inn

  • Phone number(518) 263-5292

  • We had a company retreat in Hunter in the beginning of March for 30+ people and based on recommendations from the owner of the rental property, I looked at Roseberry's Inn as a… read more

  • 23. Catskill Seasons Inn Restaurant & Bar

  • 3 reviews

  • $$  Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional), Bars

  • Located in Catskill Seasons Inn

  • Phone number(845) 688-2505

  • Catskill Seasons Inn is a charming place to visit and stay. My girlfriend and I took our older dog to stay for a night and a had a great time. We stayed in a room in the chalet. The… read more

  • 24. The Milk Run

  • 13 reviews

  • $  Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)

  • 3498 Rt 145
    East Durham, NY 12423

  • Phone number(518) 239-8950

  • Excellent service, super fast, amazing sandwiches! One of the best family owned businesses around! Keep up the good job Khors! read more

  • 25. Lynch’s Pot O’ Gold

  • 3 reviews

  • Bars, American (Traditional), Campgrounds

  • 373 Old Rte 23
    Cairo, NY 12413

  • Phone number(518) 622-9661

  • Brown sugar wings?! A first for me, but it won't be the last time. Still one of my favorite wing nights.read more

  • 26. Fernwood Restaurant

  • 29 reviews

  • $$  Italian, American (Traditional)

  • 341 Malden Ave
    Palenville, NY 12463

  • Phone number(518) 678-9332

  • A true gem.  I booked a stay for my boyfriend and I at The Waterfall House which happens to be right across the street from Fernwood Restaurant-which was awesome as we could walk… read more

  • 27. Two Old Tarts

  • 28 reviews

  • $  Bakeries, Cafes, American (Traditional)

  • 22 Lee Ln
    Andes, NY 13731

  • Phone number(845) 676-3300

  • Amazing place! We placed a large 18 tart order from Scott at two old tarts for our wedding, and we have zero regrets! They absolutely blew us away! Beautiful, delicious , variety and… read more

  • 28. Inn Between Steak & Seafood Restaurant

  • 25 reviews

  • $$  Seafood, Steakhouses, American (Traditional)

  • 42377 New York 28
    Margaretville, NY 12455

  • Phone number(845) 586-4265

  • This restaurant is lovely! One of my favorite things about upstate NY towns is how although the towns are small, the restaurants they have are delicious. The place got pretty busy,… read more

  • 29. Saloon of East Durham

  • 23 reviews

  • $$  Steakhouses, Local Flavor, American (Traditional)

  • 2212 Rt 145
    East Durham, NY 12423

  • Phone number(518) 634-2429

  • First time here. Great casual dining. Excellent burger.  Feels like your in a real saloon. Cool atmosphere. Would definitely come back. read more

  • 30. Oakley’s Place

  • 43 reviews

  • $$  Chicken Wings, American (Traditional),Sandwiches

  • 44681 State Hwy 28
    Arkville, NY 12406

  • Phone number(845) 586-3474

  • Place is great. Atmosphere on point, good beer selection, good pizza, and one of the best burgers you'll ever have. Checks all the boxes and the price is right.. why go anywhere… read more

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