The Red Onion

$$$ • Fine Dining, American, Seafood

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1654 NY-212, Saugerties
(845) 679-1223

About The Red Onion

The Red Onion is a cozy and intimate restaurant known for its tasty and inventive food, warm ambiance, and attentive service. Guests often enjoy dishes like lamb chops, scallops with corn chowder, and shrimp ceviche, all praised for their flavor and presentation. The restaurant offers a variety of drinks, including wine, whiskey sours, and Manhattan, which complement the meals well. Notable highlights include a stunning shrimp appetizer with garlic chili olive oil and a delicious chocolate pot de creme, both receiving high praise. The staff, including servers and the owner, are described as professional, friendly, and engaging, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Reservations are recommended, especially during busy times, due to the restaurant’s popularity. Guests appreciate the well-executed dishes and the overall experience, although some mention that portions and certain menu items, like the rack of lamb, have changed over the years. Despite occasional issues such as diners overstaying their welcome, the staff handles these situations gracefully, often offering complimentary drinks or alternative seating. Overall, The Red Onion offers a memorable dining experience with great food, excellent service, and a beautiful setting worth revisiting.

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The Red Onion Reviews

4.5
355 ratings
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Food
4.6
Atmosphere
4.7
Service
4.6

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Great food,great service.

Fabulous food staff and service!

While on vacation in the area, I placed an order from The Red Onion via third party delivery. Do to no fault of the restaurant, my delivery ended up temporarily missing. Jeff from The Red Onion went above and beyond to help me hunt down my order. He was pleasant and communicative, even going as far as to offer to deliver the order himself. The meal was absolutely delicious and well worth the wait. A big ‘thank you’ to Jeff - I’ll definitely be ordering/dining in during my...read full review

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Hours

Monday 5 - 9PM
Tuesday 5 - 9PM
Wednesday 5 - 9PM
Thursday 5 - 9PM
Friday 5 - 9:30PM
Saturday 5 - 9:30PM
Sunday 5 - 9PM
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