The setting is lovely, the workers were pleasant and polite. It is the perfect location for a pre show dinner if you want to be catered to rather than bringing a picnic (it was my birthday). The food has the quality of a wedding factory. It was "fine" is the best I could say. Appetizer plate assortment mostly bland. The Lamb had some flavor with cumin yogurt sauce, the chicken was not something I'd be proud of - sweet potato compote was small chunks not worth the effort of eating. Overall I would not do the prix fixe again. The saving grace was a nice indoor place to spend pre show time while it rained.
Margaret
The setting is lovely, the workers were pleasant and polite. It is the perfect location for a pre show dinner if you want to be catered to rather than bringing a picnic (it was my birthday). The food has the quality of a wedding factory. It was "fine" is the best I could say. Appetizer plate assortment mostly bland. The Lamb had some flavor with cumin yogurt sauce, the chicken was not something I'd be proud of - sweet potato compote was small chunks not worth the effort of eating. Overall I would not do the prix fixe again. The saving grace was a nice indoor place to spend pre show time while it rained.
HowardK
The. Cold antipasto was terrible. Various times all flavors. The hummus Was in a cube shape, no flavor. It was a pre fixed menu at $55 per person. Four choices for entrees. My girlfriend had sea bass with grilled zucchini. It was cold sent back to the kitchen. I had the hanger steak with roasted potatoes and cherry tomatoes. The potatoes were dry and lacked flavor. The tomatoes were hotter than the steak. I will never go back there again??
Great ambience inside and outside. Good quality food but prix fixe too high for what u get. Ordered fish which was very tasty but too small a portion. Appetizer of tasting dips etc could be improved in quantity and quality especially in that it was a small portion for 3 people. To improve: add variety of flatbreads, fresh warm pita or other tasty crackers and add some olives. Warm popovers with herbed butter can be an additional nice touch to start the meal .....service was a bit sparse and slow especially at the end of the meal when we were trying to make the 7:00 show.
Howard K
The location is beautiful. It over looks the Hudson Valley. The service was excellent. They only offer a pre fixed amount and limited main courses. The cold antipasto was terrible. My girlfriend had them sea bass. The fish, vegetables were cold. I had the hanger steak was ok. However, the roasted potatoes were cold and dry. The roasted cherry tomatoes were hotter than the steak? I will never go back. For $155. It was a waste of money.
HilaryK
We love the Valley Restaurant - the view is outstanding and the service is very prompt and friendly. The prix fix menu is perfect if you are seeing the Shakespeare. It couldn't be more convenient if you are going to see a show.
This is the perfect pre-Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival dining spot. The food is uniformly delicious, the portions were perfectly sized — big enough that I was full but not so big that they left me tired going in the show. I was impressed by the sommelier's wine recommendations. While the wine list wasn't large, it was incredibly well curated. Also, for the region and the quality of food and drink, I found this restaurant to be an incredible deal.
Robbi
Lovely restaurant. We sat outside. Antipasto platter was outstanding. Sea bass was great, but small portion. Lamb kebab was very good. Yogurt sauce was delicious. Service was perfect.
Corinne N.
I have been several times and always have had a very pleasant experience. I want to acknowledge and give a special thank you to our waiter Jacob. After not being able to get a reservation online (app said they were completely booked), my friend and I decided to stop at the restaurant for a drink. When we told Jacob, who was also serving as bartender, that we couldn't get a reservation,he very graciously said he would work it out for us. He was such a gem of a waiter giving great suggestions. Anyone who goes to The Valley should definitely ask for Jacob. One thing to note is that even though Open Table had the restaurant as full, there were empty tables all during the time we were there. If it hadn't been for Jacob, we would have continued elsewhere for dinner and missed the fantastic views the restaurant offers.
Helene G
Had a really fantastic dining experience! Was greeted by Adam the host who wished me and my husband a happy birthday which I do admit I notated in the reservation. That does not necessarily always get acknowledged at a restaurant, even our desserts each had a candle, so both very nice touches. The pre fix certainly has enough choices. The antipasto is plentiful and fun to share. And I like that it is vegetarian not that I am but so many deliciously prepared vegetables on that platter. And speaking of delicious vegetables the tomatoes served with my sea bass likely the best tasting tomatoes I have ever had. The sea bass was excellent too and so was my husband's flat iron steak which was perfectly prepared with nice color, not overcooked or dry . Sitting outside on the deck was so pleasant and our server Jessica was terrific! Look forward to returning.
Had a really fantastic dining experience! Was greeted by Adam the host who wished me and my husband a happy birthday which I do admit I notated in the reservation. That does not necessarily always get acknowledged at a restaurant, even our desserts each had a candle, so both very nice touches. The pre fix certainly has enough choices. The antipasto is plentiful and fun to share. And I like that it is vegetarian not that I am but so many deliciously prepared vegetables on that platter. And speaking of delicious vegetables the tomatoes served with my sea bass likely the best tasting tomatoes I have ever had. The sea bass was excellent too and so was my husband's flat iron steak which was perfectly prepared with nice color, not overcooked or dry . Sitting outside on the deck was so pleasant and our server Jessica was terrific! Look forward to returning.
MarilynV
Top shelf service. Servers were attentive and amiable without being annoying. Beverages and food arrived promptly. we had the sea bass, which was perfectly cooked, delicious and beautifully presented. Appetizer was creative, awesome presentation, delicious.
LindaV
My sister invited my husband and I to the Valley Restaurant, and we could not have been happier with the entire experience. The grounds and views were beautiful. The service was warm and attentive, and the food was exceptional. My sister and I shared the Black Sea Bass and Grilled Eggplant. Both dishes were delicious. The grilled eggplant was probably the best eggplant dish I've ever had. It had a wonderful smokey flavor and was perfectly cooked. My husband said his Flat Iron Steak was full of flavor. We all enjoyed the delightful Antipasto Platter. I highly recommend this restaurant when you want a fun night out.
Donald Gotimer
Great care to attention. Food was innovative and quite good, while the service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NYNative
We were greeted by Adam, who was the most welcoming host we've ever encountered. Pri fixe menu had only 1 appetizer choice. It was a well prepared plate of spreads, but not necessarily items we prefer. We did consume it, so points for expanding our horizons. There were 4 entree choices, a chicken, a fish, a beef and a vegetable option. We had the beef and the chicken. Both quite good. There were 2 dessert options. So, overall a little short on options, but the execution of the food in both flavor and presentation was very nice. The service was very friendly, if a bit uneven. It was clear that new waitstaff and bar tenders were being trained. The kitchen timing needs a bit of an adjustment and the wait staff was a bit inexperienced. The entrees came out while we were still working on the appetizer. However, the glitches were minor and overall it was quite an enjoyable meal. We will be back.
The setting is lovely, the workers were pleasant and polite. It is the perfect location for a pre show dinner if you want to be catered to rather than bringing a picnic (it was my birthday). The food has the quality of a wedding factory. It was "fine" is the best I could say. Appetizer plate assortment mostly bland. The Lamb had some flavor with cumin yogurt sauce, the chicken was not something I'd be proud of - sweet potato compote was small chunks not worth the effort of eating. Overall I would not do the prix fixe again. The saving grace was a nice indoor place to spend pre show time while it rained.
The setting is lovely, the workers were pleasant and polite. It is the perfect location for a pre show dinner if you want to be catered to rather than bringing a picnic (it was my birthday). The food has the quality of a wedding factory. It was "fine" is the best I could say. Appetizer plate assortment mostly bland. The Lamb had some flavor with cumin yogurt sauce, the chicken was not something I'd be proud of - sweet potato compote was small chunks not worth the effort of eating. Overall I would not do the prix fixe again. The saving grace was a nice indoor place to spend pre show time while it rained.
The. Cold antipasto was terrible. Various times all flavors. The hummus Was in a cube shape, no flavor. It was a pre fixed menu at $55 per person. Four choices for entrees. My girlfriend had sea bass with grilled zucchini. It was cold sent back to the kitchen. I had the hanger steak with roasted potatoes and cherry tomatoes. The potatoes were dry and lacked flavor. The tomatoes were hotter than the steak. I will never go back there again??
Great ambience inside and outside. Good quality food but prix fixe too high for what u get. Ordered fish which was very tasty but too small a portion. Appetizer of tasting dips etc could be improved in quantity and quality especially in that it was a small portion for 3 people. To improve: add variety of flatbreads, fresh warm pita or other tasty crackers and add some olives. Warm popovers with herbed butter can be an additional nice touch to start the meal .....service was a bit sparse and slow especially at the end of the meal when we were trying to make the 7:00 show.
The location is beautiful. It over looks the Hudson Valley. The service was excellent. They only offer a pre fixed amount and limited main courses. The cold antipasto was terrible. My girlfriend had them sea bass. The fish, vegetables were cold. I had the hanger steak was ok. However, the roasted potatoes were cold and dry. The roasted cherry tomatoes were hotter than the steak? I will never go back. For $155. It was a waste of money.
We love the Valley Restaurant - the view is outstanding and the service is very prompt and friendly. The prix fix menu is perfect if you are seeing the Shakespeare. It couldn't be more convenient if you are going to see a show.
This is the perfect pre-Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival dining spot. The food is uniformly delicious, the portions were perfectly sized — big enough that I was full but not so big that they left me tired going in the show. I was impressed by the sommelier's wine recommendations. While the wine list wasn't large, it was incredibly well curated. Also, for the region and the quality of food and drink, I found this restaurant to be an incredible deal.
Lovely restaurant. We sat outside. Antipasto platter was outstanding. Sea bass was great, but small portion. Lamb kebab was very good. Yogurt sauce was delicious. Service was perfect.
I have been several times and always have had a very pleasant experience. I want to acknowledge and give a special thank you to our waiter Jacob. After not being able to get a reservation online (app said they were completely booked), my friend and I decided to stop at the restaurant for a drink. When we told Jacob, who was also serving as bartender, that we couldn't get a reservation,he very graciously said he would work it out for us. He was such a gem of a waiter giving great suggestions. Anyone who goes to The Valley should definitely ask for Jacob. One thing to note is that even though Open Table had the restaurant as full, there were empty tables all during the time we were there. If it hadn't been for Jacob, we would have continued elsewhere for dinner and missed the fantastic views the restaurant offers.
Had a really fantastic dining experience! Was greeted by Adam the host who wished me and my husband a happy birthday which I do admit I notated in the reservation. That does not necessarily always get acknowledged at a restaurant, even our desserts each had a candle, so both very nice touches. The pre fix certainly has enough choices. The antipasto is plentiful and fun to share. And I like that it is vegetarian not that I am but so many deliciously prepared vegetables on that platter. And speaking of delicious vegetables the tomatoes served with my sea bass likely the best tasting tomatoes I have ever had. The sea bass was excellent too and so was my husband's flat iron steak which was perfectly prepared with nice color, not overcooked or dry . Sitting outside on the deck was so pleasant and our server Jessica was terrific! Look forward to returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a really fantastic dining experience! Was greeted by Adam the host who wished me and my husband a happy birthday which I do admit I notated in the reservation. That does not necessarily always get acknowledged at a restaurant, even our desserts each had a candle, so both very nice touches. The pre fix certainly has enough choices. The antipasto is plentiful and fun to share. And I like that it is vegetarian not that I am but so many deliciously prepared vegetables on that platter. And speaking of delicious vegetables the tomatoes served with my sea bass likely the best tasting tomatoes I have ever had. The sea bass was excellent too and so was my husband's flat iron steak which was perfectly prepared with nice color, not overcooked or dry . Sitting outside on the deck was so pleasant and our server Jessica was terrific! Look forward to returning.
Top shelf service. Servers were attentive and amiable without being annoying. Beverages and food arrived promptly. we had the sea bass, which was perfectly cooked, delicious and beautifully presented. Appetizer was creative, awesome presentation, delicious.
My sister invited my husband and I to the Valley Restaurant, and we could not have been happier with the entire experience. The grounds and views were beautiful. The service was warm and attentive, and the food was exceptional. My sister and I shared the Black Sea Bass and Grilled Eggplant. Both dishes were delicious. The grilled eggplant was probably the best eggplant dish I've ever had. It had a wonderful smokey flavor and was perfectly cooked. My husband said his Flat Iron Steak was full of flavor. We all enjoyed the delightful Antipasto Platter. I highly recommend this restaurant when you want a fun night out.
Great care to attention. Food was innovative and quite good, while the service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were greeted by Adam, who was the most welcoming host we've ever encountered. Pri fixe menu had only 1 appetizer choice. It was a well prepared plate of spreads, but not necessarily items we prefer. We did consume it, so points for expanding our horizons. There were 4 entree choices, a chicken, a fish, a beef and a vegetable option. We had the beef and the chicken. Both quite good. There were 2 dessert options. So, overall a little short on options, but the execution of the food in both flavor and presentation was very nice. The service was very friendly, if a bit uneven. It was clear that new waitstaff and bar tenders were being trained. The kitchen timing needs a bit of an adjustment and the wait staff was a bit inexperienced. The entrees came out while we were still working on the appetizer. However, the glitches were minor and overall it was quite an enjoyable meal. We will be back.