Restaurant X & Bully Boy BarOne of Rockland County's Finest ResRestaurant X in Congers, NY owned by Peter Kelly never fails to meet all expectations. Food is excellent, much like a big city bistro. Also does a fabulous brunch unlike your typical eggs, bacon and waffles. It's a definite must on any foodie's list. Go and enjoy.6/13/2013 12:00:00 AMLove the Sunday brunch. FoodLove the Sunday brunch. Food wonderful, service exceptional, captain most attentive, very special occasion restaurant.6/9/2013 12:00:00 AMenjoyable night outoverall the food is excellent and the ambience was relaxaing in a resored farm home, with multiple rooms to keep the number of guests in any room fairly small. The wait staff was enthusiastic, but a bit unpolished. I have no hesitancy to go back, however.6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding experienceThe whole experience from the moment we walked in to the time we walked out was incredible...6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMEven though we have to crossEven though we have to cross the Hudson and pay the tolls, this place is worth the trip. You can't go wrong with Peter Kelly
at the helm.6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMSunday brunch continues toSunday brunch continues to excel. We were surprised that there Was not a single beef serving. Still a very nice experience and will continue going.6/2/2013 12:00:00 AMPeter Kelly is GeniusBest restaurant in Rockland County and perhaps the entire Hudson Valley. Will not disappoint.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent RestaurantThe food is delicious and served to perfection. The service was OUTSTANDING!!! Mary Beth was our waitress and she was excellent. It is on the expensive side but definitely worth it.5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat anniversary dinnerEverything was wonderful-the food, the service, the view and the dining room. We went for a tenth anniversary dinner and couldn't have been more pleased.5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMLove it!What can I say.....Never a disappointment ....one of our favorites. Our group shared a few different appetizers this time before our main course and they were so very good. Plus....Yvonne and Daniel make the best pomegranate Martinis. Looking forward to next time....5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMHas a very classy but comfortableHas a very classy but comfortable atmosphere. Varied menu with something for everyone. We have been there several times and are never disappointed. All of the meals are well prepared, well presented and very tasty. Service was professional and timely. I highly recommend it.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat restaurant, but...I have visited this restaurant at least a dozen times in my lifetime. It is a great restaurant with usually great food and fabulous service. I found the food on this visit a peg lower in quality than all of my previous visits. I certainly plan on coming back. Several factors can affect one's perception. Not all of those factors are within the control of the restaurant. I may have made a poor dinner selection for me this time. So, it would not be fair for me to put that on the restaurant. The waitress was excellent. She had a great personality and was extremely attentive to our needs without being intrusive. The ambiance was great, as usual. I'm looking forward to my next visit and will share my review as it compares to this one.5/22/2013 12:00:00 AMGood value for the priceAll the food was delicious! I had brunch with coworkers and we were all pleased! I would definitely go again!5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a meal to remember...I have been there several times, and it is always a great meal!5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Food and atmoshpereWe have gone to Restaurant X the past two years during Restaurant Week. This was our first time ordering off the regular menu. The food was delicious and the portions were perfect. I had the Veal Hangar Steak and my boyfriend had the Panko Crusted Trout. Save room for dessert - we had the caramel cake with coffee ice cream. Their Creme Brule is also wonderful. They also serve a piece of chocolate when they bring the check.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMStill the one!Great place for dining. Peter Kelly is friendly and a great chef. The salmon is terrific. The beet salad is divine. Have loved having this restaurant close by. Miss the scones and honey though! Just kidding.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways ReliableWe have been eating here for years. The food is always impeccable as well as the service. It is a Peter Kelly gem. We come here for just casual dining or for special occasions and never hesitate to bring out out of town guests here.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMX-tremely Great Dining Experience!My wife and I went here for an anniversary dinner. The food was A++. Especially loved the rock shrimp and calamari appetizer and the crab dumplings were great, too. Best Beef Wellington I ever had, perfectly cooked vegetable risotto, and they personalized our dessert (toffee pudding cake) for our anniversary. Attentive, friendly service and an overall great dining experience. I had high expectations going in and Restaurant X absolutely X-ceeded them. Will definitely go there again and now want to check out chef Xaviar's other restaurants.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe love this restaurant forWe love this restaurant for lunch when it is so very quiet with great service. Have not done dinner but imagine it is much more crowded. The food is wonderful and the pre-fix $25 lunch is reasonable for 3 courses. Highly recommend for a special occasion as no one rushes you.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMSpectacularAbsolutely an amazing experience. The best restaurant in the area hands down. Our server was extremely knowledgable and informative about the menu and wine list. Definitely provided a warm welcoming dining experience with superb food and drink.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a wonderful lunch andWe had a wonderful lunch and experience at Restaurant X, I asked for a view and explain that my co worker was celebrating her 25th anniversary with our company. We were seated in the back overlooking the pond and my co-worker was given a special dessert for her anniversary! Very nice!4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was delicious and wellFood was delicious and well prepared. Very attentive server. Always a pleasure to dine at Restaurant X.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything was first classEverything was first class as always. The food and service at all of Peter Kelly's restaurants are consistently great.We try to rotate venues since each place has its' own special feel and menu. During this visit, Peter Kelly was walking around the dining room and he stopped to talk with us for a few minutes. I thought this was a very nice touch and made our visit even more enjoyable.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good food, but not theVery good food, but not the outstanding experience I had expected. Short ribs very good but pretty traditional. Brook trout had too much butter sauce. Pear tart desert was excellent and large enough for two.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Meal I've HadMy family and I wanted to try the brunch for the first time, but was turned down because of no availability. Since it was my daughter's birthday and this is her favorite restaurant, I didn't want to disappoint her, so I made a reservation for the evening before. I'm so glad I did. The service and food were outstanding. To my surprise, the staff apparently read my note on OpenTable and recognized her birthday during dessert. They provided her with her own mini mousse cake with candle and "happy birthday" written on the plate.
The staff was extremely attentive and the food cooked to perfection.
I would recommend Restaurant X to anyone who wants a special meal for any and all occasions.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMQuality and Excellence!Our family party of 6 was given an excellent table in a quiet corner beside the fireplace. It was wonderful!
Two ordered the Cowboy Rib-Eye for two which was prepared to perfection and delicious. Other dishes were NY strip, Lamb shank, Tournedos and Thai shrimp all were very good.
Service was excellent.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMHad heard many things aboutHad heard many things about this restaurant and was afraid it couldn't live up to the hype. I was pleasantly surprised and my experience far exceeded my expectations. The staff were friendly and attentive without hovering over us. The food was prepared and served perfectly. Everyone at our table of 5 was extremely satisfied with their meal. To top it off the price was very reasonable for such a wonderful dining experience. I will recommend this restaurant to all of my friends and acquaintances.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMFreshest seafood beautifullyFreshest seafood beautifully prepared. Beet salad was wonderful. Very well paced,relaxed, enjoyable dining experience.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was a wonderful night fromIt was a wonderful night from beginig to end. I would highly recommend !4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were disappointed comparedWe were disappointed compared with previous visits, and prices have definitely risen. I think it will be a long time before we return to give this place another try.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMMy visiting family visitedMy visiting family visited two of Peter Kelly's restaurants with me in one day.The reason we always choose to dine at his restuarants is that the food, service and ambiance is superb.We have been following his career and successful restaurants for over 25 years.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were a little disappointedWe were a little disappointed with the service which was very slow. I actually had to get up and look for someone in order to get our check. But the food was excellent and the staff polite. We're just to more responsive service at Restaurant X.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is still the best restaurantThis is still the best restaurant in Rockland County especially for special occasions. My husband and I went there for my birthday and all was perfect.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat As Usual!Peter Kelly never disappoints. Food is great. Staff is friendly, courteous and impeccably well trained.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMexcellent menu, carefullyexcellent menu, carefully prepared, everything was fresh and delicious. service was refined, yet casual.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMFor an appetizer I had cavatelliFor an appetizer I had cavatelli which was wonderful. The spiciness was enough to tickle the palate. Yet not overpowering. The trofie pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe was excellent, the broccoli was cooked to perfection not bitter. You cannot beat the dark chocolate dessert, light and delicate. I had a cappucino to finish out a lovely evening with friends. Everyone left happy, very satisfied and ready to return when the trees are green adding to our country view. Chef Peter Kelly visited each table greeting every guest with a warm friendly feeling.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is the second time I'veThis is the second time I've eaten at Restaurant X and it was Xcellent! I went with the waiter's suggestion of fish and it was a very flavorful, and substantial in size, piece of salmon. It was in a broth that was delicious and came with bok choy -- one of my favorite vegetables. The service was attentive and designed to please the customer. The energy in the restaurant was energetic yet we could easily have a quiet conversation at our table.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMI think this years restaurantI think this years restaurant week menu was the best they have had in several years. A total YUM.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMA Hudson Valley Gem!By far the best restaurant in the Hudson Valley. The menu and food quality rival the best NYC restaurants. Peter Kelly knows what he is doing!!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMBeen going to this restaurantBeen going to this restaurant long before Peter Kelly owned it. He has made it a gourmet
delight!
The bar is always a great way to start the evening and what a cheese cart!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food and service.Excellent food and service. Enjoyed having New York wines during Restaurant Week.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AM$29.95 specialAlways a special treat. We came this time for the $29.95' Rockland County Special. My husband had the salmon and i had the Murray's chicken.
Both excellent.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went solely for restaurantWe went solely for restaurant week menu which was outstanding..being a Matre'de myself I felt a bit rushed in the beginning, the 1st course came out before we even got our bread or drinks..my thought was they were trying to turn the "restaurant week"table over quickly.. We had an issue w/ our 2nd round of drinks.. my orchard apple restaurant week special martini was fabulous the 1st time,but the 2nd one tasted completely different & was even a different color..when we said something to our waiter, he took the drink away & came back w/the same drink only a stronger undrinkable version,I then took matters into my own hands&got the very efficient hostess involved..all was good until the wrong dessert was placed in front of me.it was switched.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMRestaurant X never disappoints.Restaurant X never disappoints. It has a charming, elegant atmosphere, great food, and impeccable service. We were there last night to celebrate our friends' anniversary, and we all ordered from the Restaurant Week menu. There were several wonderful selections in each category. My mushroom ravioli appetizer and garlic shrimp entree were excellent - and I heard raves regarding the potato and leek soup, hanger steak, and salmon. This is a great place to go if you want to be sure that you will have a perfect meal and a wonderful overall experience.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMThe seating was quite comfortableThe seating was quite comfortable in a relaxed atmosphere. The waiters couldn't do enough to please and suggest wine matches for our entrees. The house martini was delicious. Our meals were absolutely delicious...very fresh. The fresh warm out of the oven rolls melted in your mouth.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWent for Hudson Valley RestaurantWent for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, as we do every year. Nice changes to past 2 year's menu. If not for the overly fried salmon tempura rol appetizer, the food was excellent, as always. Very nice atmosphere, until the loud gentleman sat next to us. Unfortunately, the tables for 2 are too close to each other. Rather than create a confrontation by asking this man to shut up, we dealt with it through the last part of our meal. Normally, even though close, it had never befor presented much of a problem.
Restaurant X is excellent. The food and service is best around Rockland.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways enjoyableIt's always enjoyable at Restaurant X anf Bully Boy bar. What's not to like -- food exqusitely prepared, a staff that's friendly and well versed in everything about the menu... you will never be disappointed.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food, service andWonderful food, service and ambiance. Can't wait to go back.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMConsistently excellent food...evenConsistently excellent food...even though it was fully booked for restaurant week, the portions were ample and the service gracious. This remains our favorite restaurant when we want to share a lingering meal with friends.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a fabulous food experience.Always a fabulous food experience. We are so lucky to have it so close by. It is definitely a step above other restaurants in our area.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AM