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Restaurants & nightlife

Hudson Valley’s hottest new restaurants

Planning an escape to Upstate New York soon? These are the best new Hudson Valley restaurants worthy of a weekend getaway.

Words by Devorah Lev-Tov

14th August 2025

3-minute read

We’ve covered where to eat in the Hamptons this summer. Now, we’re thinking ahead to an early autumn escape to Upstate New York. The Hudson Valley is gorgeous anytime – and always buzzing with new openings to check out. So, from healthy fast-food options (yes, this is a thing in farm country) to chic country classics to a Greek extravaganza, these are the new restaurants we’re most excited about.

Cosy bar with wooden stools, a polished wooden counter, hanging glass lamps, fresh fruit bowls, a vase with tall flowers, and a softly lit, inviting dining area in the background.

A cosy, warmly lit bar with wooden stools, a dark wood counter, hanging glass lamps, fruit bowls, fresh flowers, and a background of cushioned seating booths and patterned curtains.

435 Main St, NY 12472

The Feathers, Rosendale

Best for: country-classic dining in a cottage-core space.

When the maximalist storybook hotel Six Bells opened earlier this summer, The Feathers tavern debuted inside. The charming spot features hand-painted walls, cosy wooden booths, and country-style chairs with heart cut-outs and frilled floral cushions. The food is American country cuisine, with an oversized pickle plate, juicy pork shank with cider mustard sauce, and chicken and vegetable pot pie.

thesixbellshotel.com

House of Stefas, Millbrook

Best for: family celebrations or a special night out.

This is the first Greek concept from the Stefanopoulos brothers, inspired by Athenian supper clubs. Each dining area features a different design: Poseidon’s Palace, with its teal mohair banquettes and sea glass chandelier, and a hidden speakeasy-style room off the kitchen. Expect Greek dishes like salt-crusted whole fish and chicken souvlaki, and save room for the kunafe for two.

houseofstefas.com

A cosy café corner with wooden tables and wicker chairs, decorated with potted plants, earthy textures, and a life-sized giraffe sculpture near the window. Sunlight filters in, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

A cosy cafe with tiled floors, wicker chairs, small tables with lamps, and leafy branches. A decorative giraffe sculpture stands in the corner near light-colored walls and large windows with white curtains.

3299 Franklin Ave, NY 12545

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and chopped red onions sits on a plate with a spoon, a pack of Lance Saltines crackers, and a bottle of Modelo beer in the background on a bar counter.

717 Warren St, NY 12534

Hudson Diner, Hudson

Best for: diner food with a pedigree.

When Mel the Bakery moved from Manhattan to Hudson in 2023, it was an instant hit. Now, the team has joined forces with The Meat Hook to serve up dishes like steak tartare, wedge salad, and spaghetti pie – plus diner staples such as a tuna melt on bread made at Mel out of the classic 1940s train-car diner – since mid-June.

hudson-diner.com

Little Goat, Rhinebeck

Best for: a light lunch or grabbing ingredients to make dinner at home.

Inside an 18th-century townhouse, Little Goat is a shop, restaurant and bakery serving a clean, countryside-chic aesthetic. The all-day café serves vegetable-forward dishes, while dinner is all about housemade pasta (we recommend the rigatoni) and local grilled and toasted meat and fish. Pick up bread from Sparrowbush Baker, balsamic vinegar from Flamingo Estate, and rotisserie chicken to take home.

littlegoatny.com

A white plate holds a fresh salad with snap peas, pickled red onions, parsley, and sunflower seeds, served with a fork on a light, textured tablecloth.

6380 Mill St, NY 12572

A plated gourmet meal with grilled toast topped with microgreens, radishes, and yellow sauce, beside a salad, cheese, bread, and a glass of water on a wooden table with a striped napkin and fork.

207 Main St, NY 12508

Moreish, Beacon

Best for: getting your British food fix.

Having renovated the space into a cosy café with wood floors and mismatched vintage plates, husband-and-wife duo Michael Johnson (a British ex-pat) and Shay Aponte are behind this new casual spot on Main Street. Expect dishes like a full English breakfast, toad in the hole, and beer-battered fish and chips – plus a traditional roast on the first Sunday of every month.

TALLOW, Millerton

Best for: healthy food that’s still satisfies the cravings.

Call it fancy fast food if you must. TALLOW serves up smash burgers from grass-fed cows and chicken sandwiches from pasture-raised birds, and all produce comes from regenerative farms that don’t use any pesticides. Of course, there are fries – cooked in tallow, just like everything else. Best of all, it’s inside a former Burger King, and the drive-thru is functioning.

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A crispy fried chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato sits in a paper tray with golden fries, next to a can of Spindrift sparkling water on a wooden table. Sunlight streams in, illuminating the meal.

130 Route 44, NY 12546

Cozy restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, neatly set with glasses and napkins. A small bar with shelves of bottles, a vase of flowers, and wall art add to the warm, inviting atmosphere.

3330 Route 343, NY 12501

Isabela, Amenia

Best for: a laid-back date night with your partner.

An ex-Brooklyn Michelin-starred chef opened Isabela this spring, and it’s been an instant hit. The farmhouse-style dining room is airy, and the menu offers unique spins on local ingredients. Start with the sourdough bread and butter and one of the crispy salads, followed by the perfectly pillowy kale gnudi in a parmesan brood, and end with Josephine’s Sundae.

isabela-amenia.com

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