Restaurants in Poughkeepsie
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“Amazing Jamaican Flavors and Outstanding Service!
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Empire Jamaica Fusion and I can confidently say it’s one of the best Jamaican food experiences I’ve ever had! From the moment I walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere set the tone for an incredible meal.
The food was absolutely phenomenal — rich, authentic flavours that transported me straight to Jamaica. The jerk chicken was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of heat, and the oxtail was tender and cooked to perfection, falling off the bone with every bite. I also loved the rice and peas, which had that signature coconut flavor that ties everything together so well.
Beyond the food, the service was top-notch. The Owner was friendly, attentive, and eager to share recommendations, making the experience even more enjoyable.
If you’re craving authentic Jamaican cuisine made with love and care, Empire Jamaica Fusion is the place to go. I can’t wait to return and try more of their delicious dishes!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly 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..”
“This beer is a must have if you are remotely close. Most unique but absolutely the most delicious beer I’ve ever tasted. Awesome location, dog friendly, and great atmosphere. Pretty sure the owner was pouring beers when we were there, and that’s awesome! So interesting hearing about the farm. If you like beer or wine there’s something here you’ll love.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“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”
“wow, what wasn't there to like! We went in for a late lunch, steak sandwich and chicken Cesar wrap. they were the best we ever had!! Atmosphere was great. service was great... we say at the bar with Courtney as our bartender/server. Prices were good too. we will definitely be going back here soon!!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“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”
“Amazing Jamaican Flavors and Outstanding Service!
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Empire Jamaica Fusion and I can confidently say it’s one of the best Jamaican food experiences I’ve ever had! From the moment I walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere set the tone for an incredible meal.
The food was absolutely phenomenal — rich, authentic flavours that transported me straight to Jamaica. The jerk chicken was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of heat, and the oxtail was tender and cooked to perfection, falling off the bone with every bite. I also loved the rice and peas, which had that signature coconut flavor that ties everything together so well.
Beyond the food, the service was top-notch. The Owner was friendly, attentive, and eager to share recommendations, making the experience even more enjoyable.
If you’re craving authentic Jamaican cuisine made with love and care, Empire Jamaica Fusion is the place to go. I can’t wait to return and try more of their delicious dishes!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend!”
“wow, what wasn't there to like! We went in for a late lunch, steak sandwich and chicken Cesar wrap. they were the best we ever had!! Atmosphere was great. service was great... we say at the bar with Courtney as our bartender/server. Prices were good too. we will definitely be going back here soon!!”
“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!”
“Great food, super friendly and a cool space - will definitely go back”
“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”
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“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!”
“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!”
“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!”
“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.”
“We had chef Brandon cater our daughters backyard graduation and it was outstanding. Everyone was complimenting the food, especially the jambalaya croquettes. My favorites were the chicken marsala and salmon Piccata. Everything was well-seasoned, flavorful and ready to be served when delivered. I would recommend chef Brandon for your catering needs. Thanks for a memorable party.”
“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!!!) 👏”
“Dinned in for sushi rolls while in the area. The quality of the food and the presentation blew my mind away. Amazing value for the price. The salmon roll had 6 pieces, and in other restaurants two pieces could equal the size of each of these pieces. The boba tea was delicious and reasonably priced. Our server seemed overwhelmed with assembling to go orders, but immediately brought the check when I flagged her down.”
“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) 🥐”
24 Hour Restaurants
“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.”
“At one time I lived in Poughkeepsie and often frequented the Milanese. The food was outstanding but the accommodations were at the time subpar. Close together seating where neighboring conversations were easily heard. Loud talking diners nearby were often obstusive. I recall a couple were about to be seated when the gentleman curtly told the waitress "If I wanted to sit with those folks I would have come in with them."
Years later still the case. We were seated very close to a table of 5. They were indeed loud talkers and we were uncomfortable until they left about a half hour later.
I got the stuffed shrimp
Delicious! But my side of pasta didn't come until 10 minutes into the meal. That presented another problem. There was one server for the whole dining room. The poor guy was frantically running to and fro like a crazy man. We felt sorry for him
My companion got the lasagne dinner and felt it was very tasty though substantially light on meat.
Generally my return to the Milanese was a disappointment. Uneven food quality and below average seating and poor service.
I doubt I'll be back.
Overall Grade C+”
Takeout Restaurants
“Golden Krust – Poughkeepsie, NY Review
I grew up in New York City and have been familiar with Golden Krust for as long as I can remember. Honestly, in the city, I would mainly go just for their beef patties — they were good, but that was about it.
However, the Golden Krust in Poughkeepsie, New York, is a whole different experience! The food here is absolutely awesome — full of flavor, freshly made, and truly tasty. It’s not just about the patties anymore; everything I’ve tried has been on point. You can tell they take extra pride in their cooking here compared to other locations I've been to.
If you're anywhere near Poughkeepsie and craving real, delicious Caribbean food, this Golden Krust is definitely worth a visit. It's unlike any other Golden Krust I’ve ever been to!”
“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! 😍”
“Beautiful food! Picked up a lovely burrito on the way to the metro north. Even before the first bite I could tell it was gonna be amazing. Delicious rice and beans. Carnitas are super succulent. The salsa is heavenly- nice bit of smoke and heat. Will be back for more! Friendly people working here. Thank you so much :)”
“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!❤️”
“Finally tried this place after passing by many times on our trips to Eastdale. The food was fantastic! The menu is a bit limited to 2 appetizers, a handful of salads, and a good variety of 9 pizzas, with a great variety of toppings offered. Yes, it's pricey. You don't go to Eastdale expecting a bargain. When I looked online prior to visiting, it appeared that they also offered some dessert, but I also had absolutely no room left for dessert. Drinks are basic beers/wines and sodas. I would skip the rose next time. I paid $11 for a single glass when a bottle retails for $13.99, but that's true of any restaurant. We started out with the cheese/olives/meat and jam app, which was really plentiful for 3 people. For pizzas, we had the grana Padano pie and added pepperoni and the Hot Honey pie. Both pies were absolutely delicious and were more than enough for two adults and one child. Before ordering, we asked how big the pies are, so they gave us a good estimate. One pie would not have been enough. The pies are bigger than personal sized pizzas, but they are not as large as a typical carry out pizzeria pizza. Overall, the food was really delicious, and the pizzas were perfectly cooked, and the hot honey pie was absolutely fantastic. It was a great mix from the salty meat, the sweet/hot honey and the roasted garlic. When we are in the mood for sit down, slightly more upscale pizza, we will definitely return.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“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) 🥐”
“Used to go here when it was Debra T’s Cafe! I raised all 3 kids there! It was SO Good SO adorable SO clean! Was devastated when Debra T’s closed! Then it opened as Maple cafe and they quickly dismantled the adorable decorations that Debra T’s had up 😣 In my opinion they destroyed it took the booths out and took all the adorable cute things down. It was dirty and we never went back SO sad! Then driving by yesterday and wala it was a new name!!!! Omg YAY We walked in and it was CLEAN which is SO incredibly important!! And so cute! Definitely had a Debra T vibe going on!! 🎉🎉🎉 Spectacular food delicious ice cream super cute and fun! Lovely owner young sweet workers that were pleasant and funny! Sooo if you haven’t gone in Please support this business they really have done a great job!!! Highly recommend!!! 5 stars ⭐️”
“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!”
“Mike and Joe’s is great for families. They have diversified menu to please everyone. When we have a family dinner, if not at home, we choose Mike and Joe’s.”
“Sushi was really delicious and we had fabulous service. Really enjoyed the rainbow roll, trio roll and eel avocado roll. Gyoza were perfect
Vegetarian options: Plenty veg rolls and yummy edamame”
“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!”
Cheap Eats
“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!”
“Had the bathroom and ate at the place. While crossing the mid Hudson bridge I realized I had left my back pack there. Went back and it was in the place I had sat it down and the customer that was sitting next to it informed me.she was watching it for whoever forgot it. Good vibes only.”
“The owners are very kind and patient . My fiancé loves the Jamaican food ! Me and my son love all the different flavors of ice cream you can get! The place is always clean ! I love going here !
Parking: There’s limited space but luckily there always seems to be a spot there !
Kid-friendliness: My kid loves coming here ! They even do samples which is great when you have a picky kid !
Wheelchair accessibility: They don’t have stairs so it’s pretty wheelchair accessible”
“Great experience here. I’ve been looking for some authentic Jamaican food for the past year and I’ve finally found it here in Royal Blends. This is not a dine in, it is takeout which is fine because that’s what I wanted. This is definitely authentic Jamaican food, it’s delicious and flavorful… the staff is really friendly, and the baked treats will have you coming back for more! I’ve tried the pineapple upside down cake so far and it was baked to perfection. It was sweet but not too sweet. It was nice and succulent , which is a must, no one wants a dry cake right? In summary, I’m now a regular customer here and will continue to be. I highly recommend. Thank you to the team at Royal Blends!”
“If you’re in the area and want a classic New York deli experience, you need to check out Delforno’s. It’s a local, family-owned place that’s got that timeless feel—like it could’ve been here forever. The moment you walk in, it just hits you: this is what a deli’s supposed to be.
The food is incredible. Seriously, every sandwich, every side, it’s all so good you’ll wonder why you haven’t been coming here sooner. You can tell the family behind it really cares, and that makes it special. If you’re nearby and craving that authentic NY deli taste, don’t sleep on this spot. It's my go-to lunch spot”
“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!”
“This was our first visit to PTCH, and definitely won't be our last. The Food, the Service, everything was simply amazing! We took my Mother-In-Law there for her 71st birthday, (5 guests).. and not one complaint! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“great food great service. . luckily my daughter tries new things and loved the octopus and she's only 8.. will deff be back”
“Tweaks on classic style brews on menu, good vibes throughout. Ordered the chocolate-hazelnut and was NOT AT ALL disappointed! Bartenders were amiable and bar was visited by many locals. Great stop!”
“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.”
Latest Reviews
“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”
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“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”
“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.”
“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”