50 Best American Restaurants near Pleasant Valley

“We have come out to Pub as a family many times and I’ve gone out there for drinks , always a great time and excellent food ! Can’t say enough how much we all love this place ! If going with family , make a reservation and consider the day and time as it is a crowded spot ! Well done and happy you continue to thrive ! Thank you for being a wonderful staple in our community ❤️“

“We drove from fishkill after my mom’s chemo treatment in pok … we haven’t been here in a while because it is a drive but we were in pok and we were in the mood for different. We were very happy with the food everything was great we just weren’t happy with the service, we had to ask multiple times for Splenda, the waitress spilled the milk and I used my napkins, she never gave us extra (she had them in her apron) I had to call her over for some then she was taking the finished plates and dropped the butter knife on my mothers foot and never apologized and seen it fall and looked under the table . not sure if the waitress was a bit off her game but we decided to enjoy the food.“

“We had our wedding reception at JB’s and we can’t recommend them enough! Mark and Tracey were wonderful in helping us prepare and set everything up, and they made a typically stressful experience as easy as possible. Our guests are still raving about how delicious the food and drinks were! The wait staff was great too - our glasses were always full. We were a little nervous about the tent in October but the heaters kept it warm and toasty in there, even during a nor’easter. Plus, you really can’t beat cocktail hour on the patio - fire pits, beautiful view of the golf course, and passed apps. Highly recommend JB’s Bar & Grill / MKAT Catering for your next event!“

“Amazing staff,great food. Can’t wait to go back“

“Always good and super friendly!“

“Prepared by the best chefs!“

“Louie and Nancy have created a light, great atmosphere to sit and enjoy an awesome meal with a great beverage. Loved it.“

“What a fantastic place! We took a looooong hike out here to see a friend’s band play and had the best time! The food was fantastic, drinks were cold, and Lia, the owner, was super friendly and had a great vibe about her. Great atmosphere! Worth the 1 1/2 drive, we’ll be back!“

“Went for the first time last Thursday evening and the food was absolutely delicious! Brussel Sprouts, Prime Rib, Bolognese- all very well done and friendly service. Will be back again!“

“Food and service was great. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend!“

“I am a musician that recently started performing here every Wednesday and I must say, the owners and staff treat us like we are family. The food and atmosphere are both incredible. Be sure to check this place out!“

“Me and my family had dinner on a busy Saturday night. Service and food were on point. Extremely attentive staff. You could tell that the host, waitress and bartender and every other employee took pride in what they did. Excellent environment and menu for all. We cannot wait to go back!“

“Such a refreshing atmosphere, either inside or the lovely outdoor area! The staff are sooo friendly and welcoming! The food is fresh and delicious! We’ve been there about 6 times and always wonderful! Love the coffee choices and drinks are great! Love the idea of breakfast anytime! Perfect!“

“We all arrived hungry to a shockingly full parking lot. As an ex-industry person I can say we got our table touched 20 times here which was nice, but actually as a diner maybe a bit too much especially if the table touches didn't result in the proper service. It was a dark and stormy spring Saturday night, we arrived at 630, a half hour early for our reservation but were seated promptly. It took zero minutes for who appeared to be the bartender to ask us for our drink orders, while she remembered the wine and bourbon orders she forgot my hot tea even after we had a whole conversation about it. When our actual waitress arrived I had to reorder the tea and the timing on the warm up had about already passed. That being said I often order hot tea before dinner and it was pretty awesome that the hot water came in a separate metal mini kettle along with the tiniest tea cup in North America. It reminded me of Europe actually the tea cup was sooo small, maybe 4oz but the kettle had another 24oz of super hot water for me which kept me very happy throughout the meal.

I didn't get my honey with it though even though I ordered it twice with two people now. I was about to have to ask for the honey when the bartender ran it over before I could but then... no spoon. Not a spoon anywhere on the table actually, I gave up and used my fork for the night in the tea. When we were approached and my 80+yr old mother began to order our mains the waitress cut her off and left mid order bc she said the kitchen was calling her. Huge no-no as far as Im concerned, this alone looses them one star forget about the tea.

When she came back we were all happy to learn we all got salads and sides with our entrees, I ordered the schnitzel which was our entire impetus for the visit as I consider myself somewhat of a schnitzel connoisseur. My gf tried to sub mushrooms for her side but when it arrived the waitress had added it as an add'l side and gave her zucchini even though she didn't order it and I witnessed them having a conversation about it.

Our salads all came drowning in dressing with one rock hard tomato, at first I thought it was a full reddish, I love dressing but this was a lot even for me; the dressing was actually really good but strongly recommend ordering dressing on the side at this restaurant. I also got the rice which was very good. The schnitzel came in two pieces with more salad, kind of, just arugula and tomatoes not mentioned on the menu now no dressing haha.

Definitely one of the greasiest schnitzels I've had in all my days which was even more noticeable after I gobbled both of them down with a pool of oil left over on my plate. After being served our entrees we got 7 table touches from various people within 5 minutes. This was a lot, too much as we were finally all just wanting to eat. I didn't ever mention the late tea, missing spoon or drowning salad.

Overall everyone was lovely, the restaurant was nice and (dad had no complaints so) we were happy with our overall experience even though they seemed to be having a giant other party in the other room the whole time; unfortunately I just can't give them 5 stars“

“Great steaks“

“It's so nice to be able to walk 5 minutes from my house and get such a great breakfast. I always order 2 bacon egg and cheese sandwiches and they come out fast on fresh hard rolls with delicious crispy bacon. It's better and much cheaper than that other popular deli in poughkeepsie. Oh yeah!“

“Wonderful owners ♥️. Food was to perfection. We loved all the waiters and waitresses and all the kitchen stuff, and the food was awesome as always. 🥃🍸🍺🍻🥂🍷Love to Willy and Kelly“

“Great options for my entire family for all meals of the day.
Whether eating in the Cafe or getting take-out we're always happy with the service from the staff. My wife needs gluten free options and this is our favorite place in the area to reliably have great options.

My personal favs are an omelet with spinich, tomato, and feta cheese for breakfast or the fresh caprese sandwich (sometimes I add a burger patty) for lunch/dinner. And the homefries are AMAZING.“

“Food is amazing. Cute small restaurant. Food is cooked in a wood fired oven. Make sure you have reservations. This was a great find. We get food from there weekly. One of our absolute favorite restaurants.“

“The previous owners were great. The current ones are nice people and trying their best to fill in the previous shoes ? Great food btw and service. 4 stars but they got an additional bonus star ? for giving me their Aloe Vera pup so I can grow my own Aloe plant ?. It's the little nice things like that is what makes me come back. ?Thanks again ?☺️ and good luck!“

“Awesome food and the service is good“

“Food was phenomenal! I had chicken Mahoneys and it was to die for!“

“Excellent place & even better food! I've been to the Ramen By Rare place 3 times and each time I had an amazing experience. Food is 10/10! I'm surprised it's not jammed packed with a waiting list for 15 minutes to be seated. I pray Keith Lee comes here and does a review cause it's no way it should be me and like 3 other people here on a Friday night.“

“Wonderful music, food and great ambience. Highly recommended.“

“Excellent restaurant! Fabulous service! Incredible food! Highly recommended!“

“Tim and the staff did a great job accommodating our large group as a last minute request during a snowstorm. We had amazing service and food. Thanks so much! We will be back when we are in town again!“

“Fireside catered our daughter’s wedding with a BBQ buffet & it was perfect! Food arrived hot & fresh & our servers were very professional. I have been to weddings where they have run out of food-definitely NOT the case with Fireside! Generous portions & we even had leftovers. Highly recommend!“

“I've been eating here since it opened many years ago. Lots of variety and everything I've tried has been good. My only complaint is that the price is above average for diners in the area, but it's also higher class so that's not surprising.“

“I've been to Dutchess Diner on multiple occasions - all for professional-related networking or rewards during my time at local businesses and we always found it to be a very great and welcoming place to go.

The service is consistently great, food is what you would expect and you will likely come away with multiple meals.

Keep in mind this is a standard all-american eats diner (do forget if they have international cuisine options so someone please correct me), but it is typically a good balance between taste and price.“

“Took my in-laws out for dinner tonight. Two of us had the Beef Stroganoff.. and two of us had the filet mignon. The food was absolutely delicious, made to perfection, and food prices were fair ! ZERO complaints on the food... But now the bill comes. $14 (x7) for a shot of Don Julio Tequila? I almost fell over. That's simply ridiculous! Every bar/restaurant within a 50 mile radius gets $6-$7 per shot MAX! We're not in NYC .... I learned a valuable lesson tonight..... IF we return to Noochs for dinner, I'll drink water with a splash of lemon....“

“Had my wedding here and Frank and the staff were amazing and the food was great!“

“We love this place! Always the best food and service!“

“Great food, great service. Lovely family ❤️“

“After our weekly walk adventure a friend suggested we stop by for lunch at Tavern 23. She said it was a 'hole in the wall' but the food is excellent. Well, was she RIGHT! Two of us had the Kale salad and another person had the Reuben. We shared a Beech Brie appetizer. Everything was delicious, fast, and very friendly service even though the place was hopping on a late Sunday afternoon!!! Highly recommend. ;-)“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Joe Willy’s Seafood House, on Rt. 9 in Wappinger Falls and it was truly a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the kind of place where you immediately feel comfortable and welcomed. The food was outstanding, it was fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. What made the experience especially memorable was the hospitality of the owners, Joe and Deana. Their presence and genuine warmth create something special. You don’t just feel like a customer, you feel like a guest they truly appreciate. That kind of personal touch is rare and makes all the difference. The service was attentive and friendly throughout, adding to an already exceptional evening. This is the kind of place you look forward to returning to and sharing with family and friends. Joe Willy’s Seafood House is truly a gem.“

“The new menu is delicious ..... It’s all Greek to me“

“The food, the Friday night bands, and all of the staff !!! <3“

“We visited on a Friday afternoon in late June 2025. There were plenty of parking spaces in the parking lot when we arrived. There were a few that were shaded by trees but they were all taken.

The restaurant is located near the bathrooms around the corner from the information desk when you first enter. Just go in and head towards the right hallway.

We didn't actually eat here but I stepped in quick to check it out while everyone was going to the restroom.

There were a number of tables and bench seating and it looked like there was outside seating as well under a large pavilion roof. It looked like there was enough space to move in between the tables nicely with a wheelchair or stroller.

The food prices are higher than you expect but normal for a museum cafeteria like this at a tourist attraction. It looked like they had food options for picky eaters as well. Large selection of premade sandwiches and salads so you can just grab and go if you're in a hurry. The food did look fresh and not like it had been sitting there for days.

Overall the visitor center was a great place to visit. There was so much more we could've done here and explored but we were short on time. I think if we were ever in the area again we would visit and I wouldn't' hesitate to grab some food here either.“

“Wonderful atmosphere , service was excellent and food was delicious and generous portions“

“This sports bar is absolutely incredible. The place itself is so nice with a really cool setup that makes it fun whether you’re there to watch a game or just hang out. The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, and the food always comes out quickly—which is a huge plus. We’ve eaten here multiple times and have never once been disappointed. It’s a family-friendly, local spot with an awesome atmosphere and a great beer selection. They’re always rotating their beers, so it’s a fun place to try something new every visit. The boneless wings are amazing, and the jalapeño ranch wrap special was seriously to die for. Everything we’ve tried has been on point. If you’re looking for a great local sports bar with excellent food, great service, and a welcoming vibe, this place is it.“

“The shrimp Rasta pasta is really so good also the Mac and cheese .. But I can’t say the same abt the oxtail plate I got with rice and peas and yams …. Expensive dish to only get 4 small oxtails .. the yams was flavorless the best thing was rice peas even tho it coulda some more gravy. But I’m willing to always give another chance“

“I went on 10/22/2024 to the location on Albany Street in Poughkeepsie N.Y. Today is my mom Birthday we had a party of seven. When we arrived we were told they don't have big table for our size party. They managed to add a table. The food was a 1.5 Everyone fries were over cooked the chicken was dry not a bit of Honey was tasted on the sandwiches. Tap water warm little to barely no ice. It took over 30 minutes to receive our meals no bread sticks salad nothing offered while we waited. It was a HORRIBLE DINNER. We asked if they have any Bday specials were told No. Do you sing Happy Birthday No. Mind you we were told by the person that recommended the place said they do sing Happy Birthday. I'm starting to feel it was a racial situation. Yet we still left tips. The Family had to go find Food upon leaving. The server was great it was her second day. I wish her well“

“Waaay Back Wednesdays dope“

“What started off as a sad and somber day with the funeral for my grandmother ended with a very high note: after the visiting hours we gathered at Cappola's Restaurant in Hyde Park. This is a spot my family has been going to for generations. Well, when I was a kid I got dragged to some family function 20 years ago that I was very bored at. I wound up scraping plates and working in the kitchen that day (I was about 9 or 10 years old at the time.) I latched onto John Cappola's arm and was given a full tour of the restaurant, $5 cash for helping out, and a life experience that I will never forget! John and I took some pictures that day, I asked him to autograph a menu for me, and I decided I wanted to go into the restaurant business. He talked me out of it, which I was quite glad he did because I wound up going into coins and antiques a few years later. John, you showed me that day the value of hard work, the concept of what the American dream is all about, and how to hustle in business. Interestingly enough, John said he wondered what had happened to me just a couple of days prior to today! John's family started this legendary restaurant on Main Street in Poughkeepsie back in 1961. They subsequently went to open the restaurant in Hyde Park where he and his brothers still run it today. "Cappola's: a Hudson Valley Tradition Since 1961!" Thank you for mentoring me and showing me the restaurant game that day. I look forward to seeing you again soon!“

“Good very good muy buena la comida“

“My wife & I love eating here. We've never had a bad meal - it's always delicious! Service is excellent. We love having Missy as our server. She is the absolute best!“

“I took my niece here for dinner and it was excellent. You can't beat the value here. Our server Taylor was the best. She was attentive and very friendly. Hopefully Chili's does all they can to keep her here. We had the nachos, appetizer trio and a salad. In a world where everything seems overpriced it was refreshing to see reasonable prices for reasonable portions. Thank you Taylor.“

“I am so happy that Reanna and Lucy are back!!! The y are the best! The other lady was always sitting in a chair and on her phone all the time. Very unprofessional! She would always charge for whip cream on the drinks that should never been charged for!“

“So me and my family are up here this weekend for my wife's college reunion thing and she suggested Applebee's. It's close by the college and we wanted some good food before we head back to the hotel. Our waitress was phenomenal. I can't give her enough praise, attentive, patient (there was nine of us), plus she served two other tables around us. I gotta say the food wasn't as good as I had hoped. To me it's a hit or miss with boneless or regular wings. Either they're too saucy or not enough sauce. These were too saucy and my pasta was too saucy as well. My wife complained about the chip being stale as well. The ambience was good. Wasn't too to crowded but with a big family we bring the crowd with us usually. The staff was definitely accommodating so I really enjoy that.

Kid-friendliness: This was definitely a family friendly vibe as more families were there versus single people at the bar.“

“UFC fight nights are a good time“