Restaurants in Poughkeepsie

“Always a friendly neighbourhood visit. And the food, delicious and creative. One of a handful of great spots to dine out in Poughkeepsie NY. A Definite Recommend”

“A real fine establishment. Friendly and attentive staff, great service, clean and super atmosphere. My wife and I opted for the roast pork sandwich with fries and it was delicious. We will definitely return..”

“I'm 71 yrs old. I've eaten burgers from New York to San Deigo to Orlando. The JERK BURGER is the BEST, Most DELICIOUS, MOUTH WATERING burger I've ever eaten in my entire life. When you bite into a Jerk Burger your mouth will Explode with flavor. We usually order several at a time. YUM! Mike”

“Steam fish meal is the best and carrot juice”

“Great steaks”

“My son and I went in and each got a delicious shake. The young man helping us was alone but he was fast and friendly.”

“What a find. The food was fresh, crisp and delicious The service was friendly. My partner said it was the best ban mi he had since living in LA. We loved it and will be back”

“I got the real VIP treatment at this local restaurant. My mom and I had the curry chicken with roti. The food was so delicious I didn't bother to snap a picture. So I grabbed an oxtail dish to go. Excellent food and first class service!”

“Such a wonderful place and top quality food”

“Good food and service at the Wilmington, DE location”

“The owner NAILED IT! The atmosphere is amazing, with outdoor seating on the beautiful Hudson River. The food is awesome too. I try something new each visit and am pleased every time. My guests are equally impressed. Our new favorite spot in the beautiful Hudson Valley. You will LOVE it!”

“Great food and great staff gluten free friendly there burgers are awesome always good when we stop in never disappoints.”

“I’ve been seeing recommendations for this pizza place in my town’s facebook group. We ordered last night for the first time. Their BBQ chicken pizza hands down the best !! Garlic knots delicious. Will definitely order again !”

“Omg when I say the food is so fresh. Ginza cleans their seafood very well I go at least once or twice a week just for the seafood boil. Customer service is amazing they all are so sweet and respectful. Thank you again for such great food Ginza”

“Best pizza I have ever had!! Friendly staff great atmosphere”

“Jason Patrick’s is always a good choice! Friendly staff and very comfortable.”

“Fun atmosphere, great food and service !!”

“I'm not easily impressed but Joseph's Italian Steakhouse really hit a home run on all levels. Best Prime Rib I've ever had, so tasty and cooked perfectly. The sides we equally delicious which elevated my whole experience. The hospitality was superb and judging by the looks on other patrons' faces, I assume others had a similar experience.”

“Had a nice lunch today and the food was delicious. Service was amazing.”

“Great place to hang with friends”

“Crew was an outstanding dining experience. We have been to 4 cities in America over a three week period including New York and DC celebrity chef restaurants and hands down this was the best dining experience we have had during our holiday. We sat at the chef’s counter and highly recommend it - the chefs were generous with their time and it really was dinner theatre watching them prepare the incredible food. We do not get this opportunity to get up close and personal so with chefs in our own country (Australia) during a service - 5 stars for sure!”

“Food was amazing! Service was kind and attentive. We will absolutely be back!”

“Always great Service & fun atmosphere”

“Truly the best Japanese restaurant in the area! Food is always so fresh, service extremely attentive! A wonderful family owned establishment! Owners make you feel so welcome and always remember you and what you order! Love this place!”

“We had a fantastic experience at Zeus Brewing while visiting from out of town. Maria, our server, was absolutely AWESOME —she picked the perfect beer flight for me, and everything she suggested was spot on. The Reuben burger was absolutely delicious, and I can't stop thinking about the peach and basil beer—it was such a unique and refreshing flavor. The hostess also gave us great recommendations for things to do while we’re in town. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!”

“Super awesome acai berry bowls! My new love! :) <3”

“I had a fantastic dinner here this past week — and going to pick up lunch there now! Super tasty and a great addition to local cuisine.”

“Akari Sushi has exceptional customer service. Their waiters are very attentive. I come here every weekend and I would always get a special roll. The fish is always fresh. Kitchen entrees are always served hot. Try the home made hot sake when you’re here! Totally recommend this place!”

“Mike was our server, he also is a bartender that my mother raves about. He is and was on point and super professional and nice! The food is to die for! Scrumptious and great serving sizes!!! Prices are great as well! Matches the quality of the food and atmosphere! If you haven't been to Cosimo's.... GO!!!!”

“The place met all the "barrs" in the restaurant business. Fun atmosphere, knowledge, kind and friendly staff and most of all, the food and portion sizes. 100% Recommend”

“we love ordering from Pa li ace Diner from Uber Eats Food is SO good.we ordered Turkey dinner.Very Very Good & for the price also.ty- Melody V.”

“Excellente😉 muy buenos!!!”

“Went there to pick up some late night food to satisfy some cravings.

Kid-friendliness: They have a dine in option, spell you and your family can sit down and eat with one another.

Wheelchair accessibility: Has a sidewalk with a tiny incline that makes this wheelchair accessible.”

“A huge thank you to Bobby and his team at the Eastdale location for accommodating our special request this morning for our Soldier! There’s nothing like bringing a taste of his favorite place to him on his graduation from Basic Training! God bless you 🇺🇸”

“Always order family birthday cakes from Frank's love the almond cigars”

“Beautiful deli , probably the most beautiful… incredible & unbeatable food , the best Italian deli 🇮🇹”

“Hands down, the best tamales I've ever had. They're my favorite food! Also, every time, the restaurant staff are extremely friendly, accommodating, and courteous. Can't recommend this place enough.”

“Staff was courteous and polite. I felt welcomed the moment I walked through the door. The food was really good and the service super friendly like being home 😊”

“I’m from Long Island and when we moved up here there we tried other bagel places. Easdale Avenue bagels top them all. Best bagel in town.”

“great beers nice atmosphere and good bartenders”

“Great food, super friendly and a cool space - will definitely go back”

“This little Italian restaurant was a delightful surprise. We went there because it had favorable reviews. We found out that it is under new ownership as of approximately 9 months ago, late in 2024. Carlos, one of the co-owners, greeted us, cooked our food, and checked to see that everything was all right several times. He is clearly very interested in pleasing his customers.
My husband is Italian and gives the quality of the food and the expertise of its preparation high marks. We ordered two appetizers, Caesar salad and bruschetta. The Caesar salad was delicious and big enough to share. The bruschetta had wonderful flavors, was delightfully presented on a board and the thing I like the best was that the toast was not too hard to bite into.
Finally, for our meals I had a chicken parmesan sandwich which was a reasonably large portion, and my husband had lasagna. We both enjoyed every bit.
The food is prepared while you wait, so it is not fast food at all. He makes everything from scratch.
If you go in in, prepare to relax, enjoy your food and give Carlos greetings from us!
Ps. We are not related and we live in Florida, so we won't be able to go back right away. But we were visiting the area and thoroughly enjoyed our meal.”

“Pretty cool place. Awesome food, good vibes, friendly staff.”

“awesome pizza!! Def recommend!”

“Stephanie helped my fiancé and I with our cake tasting for our wedding. She was so sweet and funny. She talked us through everything and we felt so lucky to have met such a wonderful woman/ business owner! Everything was delicious !! I wished we lived closer! Can’t wait to see the wedding cake on our big day!❤️”

“Been going there since I was a child! Everything they make is delicious!”

“First time at the location in Gardiner today- and I’m so happy I decided to try it! An iced lavender matcha is to DIE for! I didn’t catch the young woman’s name but she was so helpful, answered all my questions and made me a custom drink- and even made sure I liked it! The smoothie bowls are so fresh with crisp fresh fruit and toppings.. highly recommend! 😍”

“My son and I stopped in on a whim for a quick lunch. We were so happy we did! The food was fantastic! Really fresh, scrumptious meal! Service was great. The price was shockingly affordable as well! Highly recommend!!!”

“First time here for a private party and i cannot say enough great things about not only the food but the staff also. By far one of the best upcoming restaurants in the Hudson valley. The pizza was so flavorful, fresh with perfect crust n that’s coming from someone whose family owned pizzeria for years. Another must have is the house made penelle which aside from my nonna making it I’ve never had in any restaurant. Last but not least the cannoli were some of the best I’ve had in months. This place is 1000% worth the drive from anywhere in the area. Will be coming back asap”

“Drove 2 hours from upstate NY. AMAZING!!! Delicious delicious delicious. We will be back. Ordered everything on the menu and also ordered to go!!! your food truck needs to come to Oktoberfest in Lake George New York or at least the international car show the weekend after Labor day! Melissa said she would go with you!”

“Wide variety of specialty pizza’s!”

“First time here and was extremely satisfied. EVERYTHING was superb and more than enough for the 3 of us that we had to bring the remainder home. The owners are warm, friendly and humbly appreciative of our praises. Can't wait to come back!”

“Beyond a blast every time I walk into this place! Cocktails, and service, are exceptional. Anytime I’m passing by I am always drawn in to see what Davina her crew have in store. One of my favs for sure! Cheers 🍻”

“great ice cream and Hillary is so sweet ty”

“Just got one of their carrot cakes from Clinton community day. It was probably one of the best carrot cakes I’ve ever had! Will most definitely be going in to the shop and trying other flavors!”

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

“I love SoBol. They’re so consistently delicious. I always get their açaí bowls. I have an açaí bowl addiction, so I get them in many places. SoBol is always my favorite bc the açaí isn’t overly sweet. It’s all just perfect. This location is beautiful as well.”

“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!”

“Always great food in or takeout”

“absolutely delicious food and wonderful, kind staff!”

“Went above and beyond when my husband ordered me a gluten free lettuce wrapped burger. Asked him if it was a sensitivity or allergy, when he replied allergy they stopped production of all other burgers to make mine so it would have no contact trace. Not to mention their fries are always gluten free. So very grateful to be able to get safe food for my celiac disease while getting take out!”

“I’m not super local to this place but when I’m in the area I stop in for a great meal. Love the shawarma and falafel, and the hummus is great too. Service is friendly and prompt, and prices are moderate.”

“The food is actually amazing! Each dish tastes different than what you would expect but in a very good and unique way!! Their pumpkin soup 🎃 is literally so good (a must try) and their Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy pork stir fry) is soooo good 🥩. The spicy fried chicken is very very delicious too 🍗.

For dessert, the cream🍦 that comes with the Bungeoppang or Twisted Doughnut 🍩 is literally the BEST. MUST TRY.

TIP: Find all the 8 pumpkins 🎃 and you may receive a free dessert (don't count on my word just what I heard) 🥐”

“Staff and food was great.”

“Love the food The waitress is always so nice and friendly”

“We had a very nice time there. The food was delicious and our waitress was so kind and attentive.”

“We had the pleasure of being one of the vendors for LMM Sweets in celebration of Nayet’s 65th birthday, and we must say—working with Anyeli was a wonderful experience! She is an amazing person with excellent communication skills, and she made sure we had all the details needed to contribute to the success of the event she so beautifully planned. Everything came together perfectly thanks to her dedication and effort. The sweets were absolutely delicious, and we were thrilled that our service aligned perfectly with her vision. Thank you so much for trusting us and for your kind words—we truly hope to work with you again in the future!”

“Come experience every thing Reason & Ruckus has to offer. Food! Drinks! And Music!”

“The best sandwich I’ve ever had from a deli. Fresh meats and Boars Head (my favorite). They have a lovely work staff who’s eager to help and a delicious variety of chips and beverages.”

“thank you for the sandwiches. they hit the spot today. the dynamic duo was amazing. thank you for customizing for me. and you were so freindly on the phone. so nice to hear a smile these days. thank you. stay safe!”

“Comida única y tradicional oaxaqueño”

“Food was crazy good - lost 1 star for very bland rice. I got a Crazy Burrito and it was big and tasty. I can't wait to go back; the staff is SO nice! Loved my experience.”

“We love it…. so many options”

“Best spot in town highly recommend”

“Amazing local community watering hole! Best bar food in town. Drinks are made with love and so is the food. The bar is full of all the classic bar memorabilia that make this place feel like a Time Machine in the best way! The staff is also amazing friendly, funny and professional. One of the only places that are still cash only which add to the nostalgic vibe. Perfect place if you want to enjoy a drink without all the extra frills!”

“I cannot recommend Mel's enough! I purchased the Holiday Catering Special for a work party and the food was amazing! I added a 1/2 tray of eggplant rollatini and also tortellini primavera and this easily fed 30 people (with leftovers!) My co-workers were raving about the food and I easily said it was all from Mel's. This special catering combo is the perfect mix for any party!!! (I will also add I ordered on Monday morning and picked up Tuesday evening! Quick service as well!!!) 👏”

“The food is delicious, been ordering from here for years, we are dedicated customers. The service is exceptional. One time my rice was left out of my order and the owner delivered it to my house HIMSELF! Good people :)”

“I loved the coffee and the baked goods. Everything from the service to the food was fantastic. I will make sure to stop by next time I am in the area.

Parking: The parking lot is around the corner. I stopped by on a Sunday and had no issues.”

“calamari was terrible, touggh waiter was great”

“I want to say thank you to Deanna for providing an excellent customer service experience! It is greatly appreciated.”

“Always order family birthday cakes from Frank's love the almond cigars”

“I have been buying my fish for 24 years. They don’t have it all but whatever they have it is always fresh. I also get my Christmas fish from John. Sometimes I am disappointed when they run out. You can also be assured their mussels are excellent.”

“Great steaks”

“This is the best Chinese food I’ve had! Pork is so tender! Both chicken choices awesome! Servings plentiful! I’ll come back!!”

“Such a wonderful place and top quality food”

“Hands down my favorite place to eat in Poughkeepsie. Service is great, always met with a smile and the food is outrageous”

“It was such a pleasant atmosphere. Very kind people. Food was on point and the portions were really big. I normally don't like fried chicken the second day but, it was still good the next day. Highly recommend.”

“The pupusas with cheese and an herb were excellent! The coleslaw that came with it had a zing and was also delicious! We will go back!”

“Great place to dine with family and friends. The food was fantastic. The owner and staff were awesome. Looking for a great barbecue, look no further. It is worth a trip to try their food and enjoy the atmosphere.”

“I'm 71 yrs old. I've eaten burgers from New York to San Deigo to Orlando. The JERK BURGER is the BEST, Most DELICIOUS, MOUTH WATERING burger I've ever eaten in my entire life. When you bite into a Jerk Burger your mouth will Explode with flavor. We usually order several at a time. YUM! Mike”

“best i ever had.....fantastic”

“Such a good place for pre dinner snacks. Try it all! Great people and food 🥰”

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

“I'm 71 yrs old. I've eaten burgers from New York to San Deigo to Orlando. The JERK BURGER is the BEST, Most DELICIOUS, MOUTH WATERING burger I've ever eaten in my entire life. When you bite into a Jerk Burger your mouth will Explode with flavor. We usually order several at a time. YUM! Mike”

“calamari was terrible, touggh waiter was great”

“A huge thank you to Bobby and his team at the Eastdale location for accommodating our special request this morning for our Soldier! There’s nothing like bringing a taste of his favorite place to him on his graduation from Basic Training! God bless you 🇺🇸”

“we love ordering from Pa li ace Diner from Uber Eats Food is SO good.we ordered Turkey dinner.Very Very Good & for the price also.ty- Melody V.”

“My son and I went in and each got a delicious shake. The young man helping us was alone but he was fast and friendly.”

“Mike was our server, he also is a bartender that my mother raves about. He is and was on point and super professional and nice! The food is to die for! Scrumptious and great serving sizes!!! Prices are great as well! Matches the quality of the food and atmosphere! If you haven't been to Cosimo's.... GO!!!!”

“Sushi was fresh. We got a sushi platter and a drink for 2 people. Very reasonably priced and staff was very nice. Want to go again and try other things on the menu.”

“The best breakfast ever! Great service and a great”vibe!””

“Beautiful deli , probably the most beautiful… incredible & unbeatable food , the best Italian deli 🇮🇹”

“Had a nice lunch today and the food was delicious. Service was amazing.”

“The place met all the "barrs" in the restaurant business. Fun atmosphere, knowledge, kind and friendly staff and most of all, the food and portion sizes. 100% Recommend”

“Great food and great staff gluten free friendly there burgers are awesome always good when we stop in never disappoints.”

“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.”

“Una deliciosa comer allí 🫶🏻”

“It was one of those calm Hudson Valley mornings when sunlight quietly spills through the window, and the air smells of roasted coffee beans and buttery pastries. At Anna & Pierre Café, I ordered a Spicy Red Pepper Shiitake Danish—a small piece of art resting on a white plate.

The layers were crisp and flaky, crowned with black and white sesame seeds and fresh green scallions. The flavor was rich yet balanced: savory, slightly spicy, with a faint sweetness at the end. Paired with a smooth latte, it felt like the kind of breakfast that turns an ordinary day into a quiet celebration.

Sometimes happiness is as simple as a good Spicy Red Pepper Shiitake Danish and a warm cup of coffee.”

“The decor is nice but it's still casual enough where you can just stop in and order to go. We ordered the mushroom hummus, chicken schnitzel pita, and burger pita. It was all delicious! The pita was so soft and fresh and everything was full of flavor. I would definitely eat here again.”

“food and service really good”

“Had the pleasure of trying some empanadas from this spot during the grand opening going on next door ! Food was fire of course but the spots atmosphere and the staff really take it there, beautiful to see community collaboration!! ❤️🙏🏼”

“This deli been opening up and close by every different owner till that last owner came in they got the best breakfast sandwich etc and reasonable prices it’s recommended I’m telling ya”

“Food was great! Had jerk chicken white rice and cabbage delicious!!! We had some of their fresh pressed juices all were also delicious!!! Customer service was amazing, they were warm and welcoming. Will be coming back”