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Red Hat on the River
Red Hat on the River

Red Hat on the River Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.redhatbistro.com
  • Email: redhatbistro@verizon.net
  • Phone: (914) 591-5888 x0
  • Hours of Operation: LUNCH: Monday - Friday: 12pm - 3pm; DINNER: Monday - Thursday: 5pm-9pm, Friday - Saturday: 5pm - 10:45pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 8:30pm; SUNDAY BRUNCH: 11:30am - 3pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary French
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Please inquire for details.
  • Private Party Contact: Michelle Lamb VanNess (914) 591-5888
  • Entertainment: We offer live jazz on Wednesday evenings from 6-10pm.
  • Special Events & Promotions: Please contact Michelle Lamb VanNess with your special event requests. 914.591.5888 or michelle@redhatbistro.com

Getting there

  • Cross Street: The Hudson River
  • Public Transit: The Metro North (Hudson River Line) Irvington Station is within 100 yards of Red Hat...35 minutes to Grand Central.
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Two private parking lots are within walking distance of the restaurant.
A word from Red Hat on the River
As MH Reed observed in the New York Times in February 2008, “Red Hat is so close to the river in Irvington that when the wind is up and the waves slap the shore, their icy spray covers the riverside path to the restaurant.” The two level, French bistro-inspired eatery is housed in a hundred -year -…old factory building that has been transformed to feature an uninterrupted, 180 degree view of the river from the main and loft dining levels. Guests will enjoy the seasonal, Hudson Valley ingredients, as well as French bistro classics. Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerContemporary French
  • Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
Diner Reviews
  • "I absolutely loved the Housemade Rilettes. Much better than expected and unfortunately I chose the Red Hat Bistro Salad which was also very good but I loved the Rilettes plate."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "I've lived in the village for 20 years and this was the first time at Red Hat. The food was excellent as was the generous portion. I was afraid of getting a big plate with a small mound of "designer" food that I would consider an appetizer. I loved the feel of the restaurant, the waiter was attentive and knowledgeable without being overbearing, the water glasses were kept full and overall I look forward to another visit. My wife and I were looking for a local restauarant where we could enjoy a quiet dinner every so often and I found it in Red Hat."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "We have been to the Red Hat numerous times, and it continues to deliver great value and great food, an unusual combination. During off days(Sunday-Thursday, check in advance for its availability) during the winter they offer a three course prix fixe menu that at $26 for appetizer, main, and desert, all standard portions, is an excellent value. During the summer they similarly have outdoor dining on a first come first served basis, and again, it is a terrific experience. The bottom line; highly recommended."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "I oftentimes find that it's difficult to find quality dining in westchester, but Red Hat on the River was fabulous. We ordered the swordfish taco appetizer special, the porkchop entree, and the pulled pork cheese steak sandwich, and everything was spot on!! My husband and I found ourselves grunting with gastonomical satisfaction every every bite!! Loved everything about this place and would highly recommend!"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "This is my 2nd visit to the Red Hat and I love it more every time I go. The food was unbelievable and the ambiance is just so charming sitting by the window looking out at the river."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "What a wonderful place to have a special meal. Food and service were both fantastic. Cant wait to return."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "My second visit here was great so will be returning again. Amuse Bouch different from first visit. Attentive service and warm welcome on a miserable wet night. Salad was generous and both seafood entrees delicious and attractively served"
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "As much as I love going to Red Hat, and I go fairly often for lunch or dinner, it is never because I am looking for a fantastic meal. It is always good, sometimes just ok. But it is reliable.Our last visit, a Saturday evening after a snowstorm was a different experience. Good news : The food was really really good. This time, service was off the mark. Took forever (at least 20 minutes plus) to get a drink order in. It appeared as if our server throughout the evening had someplace she would rather be. Doing her best to minimize any conversation or contact with us. Despite this annoyance, The dinner was terrific. Lovely amuse bouche, great appetizers - tuna tartare and butternut squash salad, great entrees. Nice desserts. In all, worth it."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "This place was recommended to me by a co-worker and it was fabulous! My husband and I went for Brunch and it was perfect. The Butternut Squash & Cider salad was delicious not to mention the Red Hat Cosmo! Can't wait to go back in Summer with my girlfriends and sit outside by the water."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "First time visit to Red Hat proved to be unexpectedly fantastic. Service was great, efficient & friendly. Food was excellent and presented timely & hot. Gold medal awarded, have already booked repeat visit."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "In short, each time I've dined at Red Hat, the food, wine and service were excellent. This time was for a special occasion and I cant remember enjoying a meal more while laughing and having a good time in a comfortable setting. Red Hat is a gem."
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "My husband and I met friends for dinner at Red Hat. I had heard great things and all the praise is well deserved. Food, beverage, service, atmosphere -- all wonderful! Even more I admire the owners for their heroic recovery and rebuilding after being destroyed by Storm Sandy. Go eat at Red Hat -- it's great!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "perfect for a post NYC matinee on the way home. Bistro menu was yummy and the extras sent from the kitchen was a perfect touch."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "When a restaurant has a great view the food is usually bad, not here, the food is well presented, tasty and has a great view. The glass everywhere in this old foundry on the Hudson River offers excellently presented tasty food including salmon, house made boudin with sweet potato salad, delicious onion soup well though out salads and house made rolls. The views are beautiful and can only imagine when we come back in warm weather how eating outside or drinking on the rooftop bar. The staff is friendly and knowledgable."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "We went to Red Hat on the River for the Valentine's Day Prix Fixe and had a wonderful time. Service was gray and they brought along a few extras at the beginning off the meal. Dinner seas tasty, served nicely and delivered in a timely way. Overall a great experience!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The food is not run-of-the-mill and the service is charming."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I couldn't do it every week, but once in a while... It's a special place with a beautiful view."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Everything about our dining experience was fantastic. Food drink and service."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "This is a favorite dining spot in every season. Even in the cold, dreary winter, Red Hat lifts your spirits. Best ambience and customer service around!"
    Dined on 2/10/2014
  • "The service was exceptional, the food was fantastic and the view was spectacular!"
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "Met with friends for a birthday brunch and it was a great place for it! The view was beautiful, waitress was very pleasent and the food was delicious. Looking forward to warm months to sit outside on the patio and enjoy a nice glass of wine with a wonderful view."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "My husband and I ate here to celebrate a birthday. From the service to the food to the ambiance, our experience was delightful!"
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "The food was very good and the menu offers a wide range of options. The hostess and wait staff were professional and attentive. The restaurant is pretty and the view of the Hudson, even in winter beautiful. I cannot wait to go back in warm weather so I can go to the rooftop lounge."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "Outdoor dining on a mid summer night? this is the place! with gorgeous views and fanciful light fare this place had all the makings of a casual romantic dinner. We arrived on time and enjoyed a drink at the bar while we were waiting for our table. Bar service was excellent! although table service was not the best in the world. We received our dishes promptly and got to watch the sun set in the gorgeous infinity sky over the river. It was quite a lovely and scenic view. The dishes themselves were nothing to write home about in terms of their presentation however, some were quite lovely tasting. We did have a salad that was particularly bad but otherwise everything seemed okay."
    Dined on 7/14/2013
  • "The Red Hat is a gem. The food is consistently delicious, they have a great wine list and the energy and location could not be better."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Met another couple for dinner at Red Hat on the River. The restaurant itself has a cool, hip vibe and the initial greeting was warm and friendly. We had a drink at the bar and were served by a very capable young lady. When trying to decide which red wine to select, she offered a taste of both to help the decision-making process. We sat upstairs for dinner, and while the food was o.k., the service was disappointing. The waiter never greeted or welcomed us and introduced himself, instead just asked "Are you ready?" when he decided we must be ready to order. He just seemed to be going through the motions and not really into the job."
    Dined on 2/4/2014
  • "Went to Red Hat for my girlfriends bday. Service was horrible Hostess was a young girl with an attitude. We had reservations and sat right away. Waitress was very bad. Older lady who did not even read the specials to us. We did not even know they had specials until we over heard another waitress. Once food came out, waitress never came to table to check on us etc. Food was good. We got the salmon and short rib. Portion was decent size. For dessert we got key lime pie which was very good. Overall, the food was good, ambience is very nice, nice view of city but the service was very bad. Even when leaving, the hostess and other people at the door do not even say good bye etc. They need to fix the problem"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "We've been here three times. We are not local and each of the previous times things were just "off" enough to prevent a special trip. This visit changed that. The food was spot on and the service was significantly better than our previous visits. Not just the actual service, but the whole staff seemed more friendly and accommodating the kind of treatment that you associate with fine restaurants that "get it". Next time will be a special effort to come back."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "I was given a gift certificate to Red Hat by my aunt for Xmas. I live in NJ and all I can say is I will definitely make more trips to Irvington in the near future. Thanks for the great experience."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "I'd only been at Red Hat in the summer for lunch outdoors (highly recommend) but indoors is equally nice. Food is excellent , atmosphere is warm but service is phenomenal. Would definitely go back."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Love everything about this restaurant, esp the consideration the staff has for the guests... Great fish and salad"
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "We took advantage of the winter 3 course meal for $26.95 and it was excellent. Good choices and the food was presented and prepared beautifully. The chicken dish was a variation of their usual and it was exceptional. This was the first time that the dessert was not the highlight for me. The appetizer salad was superb. Even though it's not quite the same in the winter with the windows closed and the Hudson frozen, it's still a wonderful ambience."
    Dined on 1/27/2014
  • "Nice atmosphere, great views of the Hudson! Food was great, and the winter "price fix menu" is a wonderful value!!"
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "Very nice feel to the space. Sat upstairs overlooking downstairs and a beautiful view of the river. It was a wintery afternoon with ice on the Hudson....can't wait to come back in the warmer weather and sit outside. We had a lovely Brunch. Thank You Red Hat."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "The Hanger Steak frites with the red wine sauce is darned good. Yum!"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "for jan and feb only great deal salad was plain but the rest of dinner was fab this is my 4th time at least here would go back for sure"
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "We had a wonderful brunch at the Red Hat for my mothers 80th birthday. From the eggs to the french toast everything was amazing. The service as also great and we had a great server Jeanine."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Lovely Sunday brunch with a beautiful view of the Hudson River; felt like we were on a cruise ship!"
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Nice to be here in summer and outside on the patio! Food and service are very consistent, which makes this a "go-to" favorite, especially with out-of-town visitors."
    Dined on 8/27/2013
  • "Very pleasant experience. Food very varied and well prepared."
    Dined on 1/16/2014
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • New York / Tri-State Area Winners
  • Contemporary French
  • Westchester / Hudson Valley Winners
  • Best Ambiance
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Scenic View
  • Most Booked
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