Shadows on the Hudson

176 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie
(845) 486-9500

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Pumpkin White Chocolate Cheesecake
Littleneck Clams on the Half-Shell
Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse
Steamed Whole Maine Lobster
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulée
Layered Cake with Sorbet
Truffle Seared Scallops
Maine Lobster Cocktail
Herb Crusted Salmon
Maine Lobster Roll

Menu

Appetizers
Joe's Italian Hot Peppers
Secret marinade, aged provolone, toasted ciabatta.
Fried Calamari
Crispy flash fried calamari, house made marinara.
Buffalo Calamari
House made buffalo sauce, gorgonzola drizzle.
Mussels
Tomato Broth, Wine, Garlic, Roasted Red Pepper
Grilled Kung Pao Beef Kabobs
Marinated Beef Tips, Blistered Shishito Peppers, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Sesame Seeds, Kung Pao Sauce, Sliced Scallions
Garlic Bread Tower
Warm gorgonzola cream.
Focaccia
Rosemary and Sundried Tomato Focaccia, Honey, Truffle Whipped Ricotta
Maryland Crab Cakes
Jumbo lump crab, citrus remoulade, parsley oil, pea shoots
Burrata
Grilled Leeks, Toasted Shallot Panko, Cherry Tomato, Pickled Fresno
Soup of the Day
Clam Pot
Chardonnay-Steamed Littlenecks, Roasted Garlic-Mashed Potatoes

Salad
Crispy Chicken Salad
Romaine, roasted peppers, grape tomatoes, red onion, hard boiled egg, grilled corn, Parmesan, brioche croutons, parmesan peppercorn dressing.
Traditional Caesar Salad
Shaved Grana Padano, Garlic Scented Brioche Croutons.
Autumn Kale
Beet, Goat Cheese and Pumpkin Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Spinach, Tomato, Walnuts, Pomegranate, Miso Dressing

Entrees
Truffle Mushroom Fettucine
House Made Fettuccine, Garlic-Cream Sauce, Shaved Grana Padano, Roasted Mixed Mushrooms
Fettuccine Fra Diavolo
House Made Fettuccine, Jumbo Shrimp, Calamari, De-shelled Clams & Mussels, Fresh Herbs, Spicy Marinara
Short Rib Gnocchi
Braised Short Rib Ragu, Root Vegetables, Gnocchi
Lobster Scampi
Butter-Poached Lobster, House-Made Linguine, Chili Flakes, Lemon, Parsley, Lemon Zest
Basil & Spinach Pappardelle
House Made Pappardelle, Sweet Italian Sausage, Broccolini, Cherry Tomato, Shaved Grana Padano, Chili Flakes, Garlic Olive Oil, Parsley
Half Roasted Chicken
Red Bliss Herbed Smashed Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Shallots, Cranberry, Sliced Almond, Pan Gravy
8oz Hangar Steak
Herb Marinade, Chimmicurri Sauce, Cajun Fries
8 oz. Filet
Cracked Yukon Potatoes, Grilled Squash, Garlic Bordelaise
12 oz. NY Strip
Garlic-Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Garlic Bordelaise
Lamb Shank
Garlic-Mashed Potatoes, Herb Au Jus
Pork Osso Bucco
Pork Shank, Risotto alla Millanese
Surf and Turf
14 oz. Bone-In Ribeye, Colossal Shrimp, Fingerling Potatoes, Cream Of Spinach, Garlic Butter
Grilled Lobster
Parsley-Crab Stuffing, Asparagus, Cracked Yukon Potatoes
Herb Crusted Salmon
Goat Cheese Polenta, Cherry Tomato, Chili Oil
Truffle Seared Scallops
Black Truffle Butter, Celery Purée, Chorizo Bits, Roasted Tomato Oil
Whole Market Fish
Sautéed Green Beans, Cracked Yukon Potatoes, Ladolemono Sauce( Market Price)

Sandwiches
Shadows Burger
Joe's peppers, provolone, fried egg, caramelized onions, tomato.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk Fried, Cilantro Jalapeño Slaw
Stuffed Cheese Burger
Cheddar Stuffed Burger, Bacon Jam, Crispy Onions
French Dip
Tender Sliced Prime Rib, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Au Jus
Fiery Broccolini Sandwich
Romesco, Provolone Cheese, Chili Flakes, Demi Baguette

Sides
Side House
Side Caesar
French Fries
Truffle and Parmesan Fries
Seasonal Vegetable
Sweet Potato Fries
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Baked Mac N' Cheese
Toasted Bread Crumbs
Mexican Street Corn
Garlic Alioli, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro, Ancho Chile Powder, Lime Wedge
Roasted Cauliflower
With Garlic Tahini
Potatoes Au Gratin

Desserts
Caramel Apple Mousse
Caramel Cremeux, Apple Confit, Citrus Creme Fraiche, Apple Cider Caramel, Cardamom Crumble, Jane's Cinnamon Crumb Cake Ice Cream
Pumpkin White Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate Sauce, Toasted Swiss Meringue, Candied Ginger, Chocolate Crumbs, Jane's Pumpkin Ice Cream
Chai Poached Pears
Whipped Mascarpone, Macerated Blackberries, Oat Streusel, Blackberry Sorbet

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Recent Reviews

Absolutely amazing food, garlic shrimp, oysters, ribeye… Everything was on point. We were in a rush for our next Valentines activity and every single staff member was attentive and helpful. We had a beautiful meal and was able to finish our meal in 45 minutes. Food, service, and atmosphere are all 10/10! Would come back!
February 2026
the restaurant is beautiful and the servers are so amazing and attentive my drink literally was always full however my meal was very mediocre and not worth the nearly 50$ spent on it, nice restaurant but don’t order the lobster mac and cheese unless you want dry noodles with a hint of rubbery lobster
February 2026
This is a fantastic resource and destination for a top shelf experience. The price asked is high, but the product delivered far surpassed the request!

A great setting for a quiet meal for two,or a robust experience for a group.

Everything was scrumptious!
Apps, drinks,mains,and desert
.... very well worth it!
February 2026

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Shadows on the Hudson

176 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-9500