My church The Star of Bethlehem in Ossining, NY hosted our 135th Church anniversay there yesterday November 15, 2025.. First thank you to the Salazzar Family. The event was set up beautifully, the food was good and the waitstaff were on point and helpful. it was a great great time. Definitely worth this "Gem" in Ossining, NY..WELL DONE TRAVELERS REST, WELL DONE!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tricia G
We had my daughter’s Sweet Sixteen party this past weekend at the Traveler’s Rest in Ossining. I want to give a very detailed review because when we were looking into venues, we would have found more information, especially personal experiences very helpful. We had never been to the location for a large event, but knew they had some outdoor space and that was something we were hoping to have as the party was in early fall. From start to finish, Traveler’s Rest exceeded all expectations. Nelson, the owner/ manager (it’s a family business, new owners post Covid), was a pleasure to work with! There was no heavy sales pitch, but he did a great job of showing us around the different room choices as well as telling us all the options for seating, meal styles, and menu. We found the pricing for all that was included to be extremely reasonable for Westchester county. The overall price included passed hors d’ouvres, main meals, soft drinks, open bar, as well as a signature cocktail (we opted for a kid friendly “mocktail”), and cake (this saved $$$). Nelson was great with communication, always quick to respond to any questions or requests. He also gave us good guidance on things I hadn’t even considered. We had about 80 guests in the two upstairs rooms. We did assigned seating for family and adults and open seating (which Nelson suggested) for the kids and teens. It was a fantastic idea and the kids loved it! They could sit at smaller tables, lounge by the fireplace on couches, hang out on the deck, or walk in the beautiful garden. This also allowed for more space on the dance floor in the main room, which was an added bonus. I gave Nelson a rough sketch of where we wanted tables, space for the dj, serving areas, etc… and when we showed up to decorate everything was where it should be, tables were prepped and set, and the rooms looked lovely. He didn’t flinch when I asked at the last minute to add another little table by the couches and it appeared in no time. We chose six hors d’ouvres (meatballs, mozzarella sticks, bacon wrapped scallops, tuna tartar, cranberry Brie tarts, and stuffed mushrooms). They were all tasty, sized perfectly, and didn’t stop coming! We originally thought we would do a buffet but then saw the 4 page list of various stations! Station one was an outdoor pizza oven with an assortment of pies and toppings. This was a huge hit with the kids. Station 2 was an Italian station with some classic favorites like chicken Parmesan, penne vodka, a vegetarian pasta dish, Caesar salad,… everyone enjoyed this. Station 3 was a Greek station with chicken and pork gyros, falafel, Greek salad, pita bread, and all the fixings. This station was perfect for our Santorini themed party. Station 4 was a carving station with poached salmon, brisket, and NY strip loin (you have an assortment to choose from). The food was great quality, prepared well, delicious, and plentiful. There were so many options that satisfied a variety of diets (for our vegetarians and vegan too). We received so many compliments on the food from our guests. The bartender and all the servers were friendly and hard working. They consistently bussed the tables and had plenty of beverages available for the kids. My daughter created an AI image of her dream cake. We shared it with Nelson, skeptical how it would turn out, and were pleasantly shocked at how beautiful it was when we arrived. We chose white cake, cannoli filling, and buttercream frosting. It was light and delicious. There were so many little extras that made the venue special… the welcome cocktail wall, the electronic welcome sign that they designed to match our theme (from invitation provided), the beautiful lights in the outdoor garden when it got dark… Thanks to Nelson who was there the entire night to make sure everything ran so smoothly and to everyone at Traveler’s Rest, my daughter, her friends, and our family will have a special night to remember forever.
Annette Gabriel
Have been to this event space a number of times for dinners / parties. Service and food is always great!
Lauren Perez
My mom threw me a bridal shower on 07/19/25 and it was absolutely amazing! She could not stop raving about how tentative Nelson and family were to all her request leading up and day of! The food was so delicious and the staff was so pleasant and kind. Both my mother and I would highly recommend this family run venue for any event!!
Carmine
We had our son's First Holy Communion at Traveler's Rest and are very pleased with the experience. The venue is charming and the grounds are beautiful. The food was very good and the staff was attentive and polite. Nelson was great in helping us plan a menu and accomodating our requests. The price was reasonable as well. A great experience, I'd recommend Traveler's rest to anyone!
Nicholas Schede
Beautiful venue , delicious food, and courtesy staff- what else could you ask for ?
Matthew Green
**Updated Review - previous post edited due to inaccurate information** Terrible management. Stay far away! After settling on a date and price, I submitted three final questions(not dictating their pricing/charges) a few days before submitting the deposit, and rather than answering the questions, they actually told me “I don’t think we are the right place for your event.” There was no follow up text or phone call, and therefore my wife and I were amazed in the lack of patience and flexibility from an event hall. We're glad we didn't submit a deposit, because if this is how they treat their clients prior to the event, we can't imagine(though now we've heard other stories from a number of people in the area) how they will treat clients.
Rajiv Perinbasekar
After my father passed away, my wife planned a Celebration of Life. She only had about four weeks to plan the event for family and friends flying in from around the country. We are grateful that we found Traveler's Rest. Nelson, the owner, was extremely helpful and responsive. He always got back to us within 24 hours, and often within 1-2 hours of messaging him. He helped us plan a special event in a short amount of time.
Venue: We held our event in the Lantern Room. It was the perfect size for our event. It was a very hot summer day, but the room was comfortable. It had a lovely garden view, and despite the heat, quite a few guests took walks outside to look at the garden. Traveler's Rest provided all of the tables, linens, dishes, flatware, etc.
Catering: We opted for a brunch buffet. The food was good and plentiful. Traveler's Rest was able to offer several alternatives the menu to accommodate our guests' dietary restrictions (we had a lot of vegetarians). The staff were helpful about double checking some of the food ingredients for allergens during the event.
Extra: Three of our guests were nursing mothers. Nelson offered us access to an additional room (not included in our contract) that had a couch and some privacy to nurse. He made sure to greet each of the mothers when they arrived and show them where the room was.
We highly recommend Traveler's Rest for your Celebration of Life or other special event. Nelson and his staff provide excellent service and great communication.
Louis Miniaci
We had a great time at Travelers Rest. Everyone loved the food and room. We had my daughter’s bridal shower in the main room. And the men stayed in the bar watching the football game. I wish I knew about this place before. We would have had more parties there.
Mike Sancimino
Great food and ambiance! Great venue for catering a party!
No one throws an event like Traveler’s Rest! The space is beautiful and they know how to use it. The staff at the event were fun, helpful, and courteous. The planning was easy and management helped the entire way through. They were flexible with requests. They have overhead speakers for music, TVs for photos. And by far the food was the best. I had multiple wedding guests text me after the event telling me they never had food as good at a wedding. And they covered multiple types of cuisine and it was all top notch. Traveler’s Rest is Best In Class for events and I will always recommend them.
Samantha Podob
We had a great wedding day, and Travelers Rest played a big part in making it come together. Nelson and Nelson Jr. were professional and responsive throughout the planning process and really helped bring our ideas to life. We loved how they supported our vision and made sure everything ran smoothly. The best part was the AMAZING food, only wish that we could have it everyday. Would definitely recommend having an event here.
Samantha Michaels
We had a great wedding day, and Travelers Rest played a big part in making it come together. Nelson and Nelson Jr. were professional and responsive throughout the planning process and really helped bring our ideas to life. We loved how they supported our vision and made sure everything ran smoothly. The best part was the AMAZING food, only wish that we could have it everyday. Would definitely recommend having an event here.
Bay Shore Wine and Liquors
The staff is great
Dorothée Caulfield
Excellent food, service, atmosphere, and grounds! A great place for a party.
My church The Star of Bethlehem in Ossining, NY hosted our 135th Church anniversay there yesterday November 15, 2025.. First thank you to the Salazzar Family. The event was set up beautifully, the food was good and the waitstaff were on point and helpful. it was a great great time. Definitely worth this "Gem" in Ossining, NY..WELL DONE TRAVELERS REST, WELL DONE!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had my daughter’s Sweet Sixteen party this past weekend at the Traveler’s Rest in Ossining. I want to give a very detailed review because when we were looking into venues, we would have found more information, especially personal experiences very helpful. We had never been to the location for a large event, but knew they had some outdoor space and that was something we were hoping to have as the party was in early fall. From start to finish, Traveler’s Rest exceeded all expectations. Nelson, the owner/ manager (it’s a family business, new owners post Covid), was a pleasure to work with! There was no heavy sales pitch, but he did a great job of showing us around the different room choices as well as telling us all the options for seating, meal styles, and menu. We found the pricing for all that was included to be extremely reasonable for Westchester county. The overall price included passed hors d’ouvres, main meals, soft drinks, open bar, as well as a signature cocktail (we opted for a kid friendly “mocktail”), and cake (this saved $$$). Nelson was great with communication, always quick to respond to any questions or requests. He also gave us good guidance on things I hadn’t even considered. We had about 80 guests in the two upstairs rooms. We did assigned seating for family and adults and open seating (which Nelson suggested) for the kids and teens. It was a fantastic idea and the kids loved it! They could sit at smaller tables, lounge by the fireplace on couches, hang out on the deck, or walk in the beautiful garden. This also allowed for more space on the dance floor in the main room, which was an added bonus. I gave Nelson a rough sketch of where we wanted tables, space for the dj, serving areas, etc… and when we showed up to decorate everything was where it should be, tables were prepped and set, and the rooms looked lovely. He didn’t flinch when I asked at the last minute to add another little table by the couches and it appeared in no time. We chose six hors d’ouvres (meatballs, mozzarella sticks, bacon wrapped scallops, tuna tartar, cranberry Brie tarts, and stuffed mushrooms). They were all tasty, sized perfectly, and didn’t stop coming! We originally thought we would do a buffet but then saw the 4 page list of various stations! Station one was an outdoor pizza oven with an assortment of pies and toppings. This was a huge hit with the kids. Station 2 was an Italian station with some classic favorites like chicken Parmesan, penne vodka, a vegetarian pasta dish, Caesar salad,… everyone enjoyed this. Station 3 was a Greek station with chicken and pork gyros, falafel, Greek salad, pita bread, and all the fixings. This station was perfect for our Santorini themed party. Station 4 was a carving station with poached salmon, brisket, and NY strip loin (you have an assortment to choose from). The food was great quality, prepared well, delicious, and plentiful. There were so many options that satisfied a variety of diets (for our vegetarians and vegan too). We received so many compliments on the food from our guests. The bartender and all the servers were friendly and hard working. They consistently bussed the tables and had plenty of beverages available for the kids. My daughter created an AI image of her dream cake. We shared it with Nelson, skeptical how it would turn out, and were pleasantly shocked at how beautiful it was when we arrived. We chose white cake, cannoli filling, and buttercream frosting. It was light and delicious. There were so many little extras that made the venue special… the welcome cocktail wall, the electronic welcome sign that they designed to match our theme (from invitation provided), the beautiful lights in the outdoor garden when it got dark… Thanks to Nelson who was there the entire night to make sure everything ran so smoothly and to everyone at Traveler’s Rest, my daughter, her friends, and our family will have a special night to remember forever.
Have been to this event space a number of times for dinners / parties. Service and food is always great!
My mom threw me a bridal shower on 07/19/25 and it was absolutely amazing! She could not stop raving about how tentative Nelson and family were to all her request leading up and day of! The food was so delicious and the staff was so pleasant and kind. Both my mother and I would highly recommend this family run venue for any event!!
We had our son's First Holy Communion at Traveler's Rest and are very pleased with the experience. The venue is charming and the grounds are beautiful. The food was very good and the staff was attentive and polite. Nelson was great in helping us plan a menu and accomodating our requests. The price was reasonable as well. A great experience, I'd recommend Traveler's rest to anyone!
Beautiful venue , delicious food, and courtesy staff- what else could you ask for ?
**Updated Review - previous post edited due to inaccurate information**
Terrible management. Stay far away! After settling on a date and price, I submitted three final questions(not dictating their pricing/charges) a few days before submitting the deposit, and rather than answering the questions, they actually told me “I don’t think we are the right place for your event.”
There was no follow up text or phone call, and therefore my wife and I were amazed in the lack of patience and flexibility from an event hall. We're glad we didn't submit a deposit, because if this is how they treat their clients prior to the event, we can't imagine(though now we've heard other stories from a number of people in the area) how they will treat clients.
After my father passed away, my wife planned a Celebration of Life. She only had about four weeks to plan the event for family and friends flying in from around the country. We are grateful that we found Traveler's Rest. Nelson, the owner, was extremely helpful and responsive. He always got back to us within 24 hours, and often within 1-2 hours of messaging him. He helped us plan a special event in a short amount of time.
Venue: We held our event in the Lantern Room. It was the perfect size for our event. It was a very hot summer day, but the room was comfortable. It had a lovely garden view, and despite the heat, quite a few guests took walks outside to look at the garden. Traveler's Rest provided all of the tables, linens, dishes, flatware, etc.
Catering: We opted for a brunch buffet. The food was good and plentiful. Traveler's Rest was able to offer several alternatives the menu to accommodate our guests' dietary restrictions (we had a lot of vegetarians). The staff were helpful about double checking some of the food ingredients for allergens during the event.
Extra: Three of our guests were nursing mothers. Nelson offered us access to an additional room (not included in our contract) that had a couch and some privacy to nurse. He made sure to greet each of the mothers when they arrived and show them where the room was.
We highly recommend Traveler's Rest for your Celebration of Life or other special event. Nelson and his staff provide excellent service and great communication.
We had a great time at Travelers Rest. Everyone loved the food and room. We had my daughter’s bridal shower in the main room. And the men stayed in the bar watching the football game. I wish I knew about this place before. We would have had more parties there.
Great food and ambiance!
Great venue for catering a party!
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No one throws an event like Traveler’s Rest! The space is beautiful and they know how to use it. The staff at the event were fun, helpful, and courteous. The planning was easy and management helped the entire way through. They were flexible with requests. They have overhead speakers for music, TVs for photos. And by far the food was the best. I had multiple wedding guests text me after the event telling me they never had food as good at a wedding. And they covered multiple types of cuisine and it was all top notch. Traveler’s Rest is Best In Class for events and I will always recommend them.
We had a great wedding day, and Travelers Rest played a big part in making it come together. Nelson and Nelson Jr. were professional and responsive throughout the planning process and really helped bring our ideas to life. We loved how they supported our vision and made sure everything ran smoothly. The best part was the AMAZING food, only wish that we could have it everyday. Would definitely recommend having an event here.
We had a great wedding day, and Travelers Rest played a big part in making it come together. Nelson and Nelson Jr. were professional and responsive throughout the planning process and really helped bring our ideas to life. We loved how they supported our vision and made sure everything ran smoothly. The best part was the AMAZING food, only wish that we could have it everyday. Would definitely recommend having an event here.
The staff is great
Excellent food, service, atmosphere, and grounds! A great place for a party.
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