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Terrapin Restaurant
Terrapin Restaurant

Terrapin Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://terrapinrestaurant.com
  • Email: custsvc@terrapinrestaurant.com
  • Phone: (845) 876-3330
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American, Organic
  • Executive Chef: Josh Kroner
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Have your celebration catered by Terrapin, at home or at one of the many beautiful locations in the Hudson Valley. We will custom build your event to satisfy even the most discerning tastes. Why not have it all? Terrapin’s award winning food and a location of your choice.
  • Private Party Facilities: You and your guests will dine on award winning Terrapin cuisine while marveling at the panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains and the majestic Hudson River, with the glow of a perfect Hudson Valley sunset in a completely private and elegant setting. Up to 170 guests for a seated function. Cocktail parties and other events for as many as 250.
  • Private Party Contact: Hugh Piney (845) 889-8831

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Livingston Street
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Parking lot is directly behind restaurant.
A word from Terrapin Restaurant
From far-flung origins, the world's most diverse flavors meet and mingle here, in this room, at your table. From elements both historic and eclectic comes something surprising, fresh and dynamic: dishes to delight both body and soul. Committed to utilizing local products, Terrapin has been serving… the bounty of the Hudson Valley since 1998.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerContemporary American
Diner Reviews
  • "We were SO excited to go to Terrapin based on the website, pictures, and a friend's recommendation... and were disappointed. It felt like it should be much better than it was. Perhaps it would be better for dinner? The food was inspired on paper but didn't come together well. The ambience seemed super cool, being in an old church, but it felt like it needed a fresh coat of paint, updated tables and chairs, and more thoughtful decor. I don't know if our expectations were too high since we're used to NYC, but Terrapin is in a small town in upstate NY? But it felt like it could be a lot better with a little more thought."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "We were there in late Feb, 2014. I titled the review cold for a few reasons. First, there was a definite draft and we asked them to raise the heat....a few times. Also, the local inn where we were staying arranged to prepay $25 on the bill. When the check arrived, the deduction was not made. I understand that it was Sat and busy but getting it right is the sign of a restaurant that is paying attention and not giving details the cold shoulder [clever, huh?]. Anyway, the food was very good altho my wife ordered scallops and there were only 3, for $30, a little high. My lobster risotto was good, lots of real lobster. Drinks before dinner were good also. I will give this place another try and do recommend it."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Really wasn't thrilled. It was so pretty outside but the food and service were a bit of a disappointment. I would give it one more try when I am out that way again."
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "My husband and I needed to cancel our plans to NYC given the recent snow storms. Still wanting to have a romantic dinner out, opted to visit Terrapin. From the moment we entered the restaurant staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. The prix fixed menu for the evening had a wonderful selection of tapas, entrees and desserts, for a fairly reasonable price. Overall great dining experience that certainly made up for our cancelled plans!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We've come here off and on for a little over a year, and the place really is getting better all the time. This evening we were asked to wait a bit ... because a better table than the one reserved for us was soon coming available! Service was generally prompt, friendly, but not obtrusive. The menu offers a lot of variety and some of the combinations and presentations are quite unexpected but surprisingly delicious. The Morgon (Beaujolais) was fantastic! We'll keep our preferences to ourselves lest othersorder them all out before we arrive next time! And, we will be back!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Food almost inedible due to high salt content. Steak overcooked. Had to send drinks back for adjustment. Waiter was terffiic, desserts were great, restaurant is beautiful but this is not why opne spends $200 for dinner...."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Was staying in Hyde Park at a B&B for the weekend and took my girlfriend here for a nice dinner. The food was fantastic! Locally sourced, seasonal, and very flavorful. They had a lot of options for vegetarians and meat eaters a like. The building was also really great, it was an old church/meeting hall with giant windows. Overall great ambiance and food, perfect for a special night out."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "Really great food. Good atmosphere. Good prices. They have maple lemonade. I mean c'mon, maple lemonade! Loved it all."
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "Terrapin never disappoints, I have never received a poor or even mediocre meal. The food is fresh and beautifully presented, service is just right and the atmosphere in the main dining room is always on the moderate to quiet noise level. You are never rushed and you will never leave dissatisfied !"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Was very nice will go again probably as special occasion venue."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "There was a long wait time between order and receiving food"
    Dined on 12/30/2013
  • "They were out of several items (veal and a fish, but we are Vegetarian anyway). Out of 2% milk for our daughter. Great that many dishes can be made vegan or vegetarian. Farmers market pasta was tasty and HUGE. Pumpkin raviolis were not too sweet. I tasted a fried artichoke - seemed bland.y daughters broccoli side was perfectly cooked and fries very good. Salads huge also. Reasonable prices. Decent wine list."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "I love coming there for dinner. The service is wonderful and the food is to die for. The calamari is the best I have ever had. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "John, as always was very friendly, courteous, and appreciable that we had dinner at the restaurant. Our waiter although was of a different caliber. While he was attentive to our every need his manner of expressing himself was not in keeping with a fine restaurant as the Terrapin. He used a lot of slang and colloquialisms which I found more of which would come from someone working in a diner. I just don't recall what he said but he definitely needs to take it up several notches and address his patrons with a higher level of expressing himself. He was in no way rude or disrespectful but spoke more on the level of a clean up employee and I don't mean to degrade that skill. The Terrapin is a great dining experience. Thanks John."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "Tapas apps were brilliant. The two inch pork chops are how all pork chops should be done The steak outstanding with beurre bleu. Beautiful church setting. Very helpful staff. All good. Only one dish was a miss, the curry lobster/scallops. Further they handled our jet lagged kids with good measure of finesse."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "Planning a quiet Christmas Eve with just the three of us, we decided to go out to dinner, and chose Terrapin, a favorite of ours. The meal was excellent, as always, and our server, David, was his usual charming, helpful self. It was a very pleasant way to spend a holiday evening, I would definitely recommend it."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "We've dined here every year since it opened. There are five to ten of us including always been a memorable occasion."
    Dined on 12/23/2013
  • "We went as family of 4 (parents and tweenagers). The menu was quite diverse so there were multiple choices for the vegetarians and meat eaters among us. The waiter was quite nice. There were decorations up for the holidays that made the mood quite festive. This dinner was part of a birthday celebration. I mentioned it in the reservation email and the kitchen remembered when the desert was served. Looking forward to our next visit!"
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "Took my wife there for dinner on a Sunday for Date Nite without the kids. Showed up early for our reservation and was seated right away. Waitstaff was great ,not rushed, able to relax and enjoy ourselves. Great drinks, good Beer. Food was delicious. Perfect timing in between courses. Not too loud. Nicely decorated for the holiday."
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "My in-laws are restaurant owners themselves, so they can be a tough crowd to please but they were impressed by the ambiance, quality of food and the service we received at dinner. Thank you for making it a nice night for us."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "We come here for special occasions...the food and service is always top notch. Love the tapas...morsels of awesomeness...you want more...which is a good thing since we hate getting stuffed with appetizers before the meal. Love this place."
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "My wife and I made reservations for dinner after a day of browsing in Hudson. This was our first time dining at Terrapin, and we looked forward to it ever since driving by for one of the fall fairs. We arrived for an early meal and we're greeted cheerfully at the door, seated at a table adjacent to a couple with two loud children. When I asked to be moved away from the noise, we were given a spot that suited us better. Service was efficient, but the servers were not especially engaged with our presence. That was true for the rest of the meal. Our menu choices did not disappoint us - squash soup, fried artichokes were fabulous flavors followed by an enormous pork chop and the sweet quesadilla. Our main courses came out after a rather long wa"
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "Remembered we liked it the few times we've eaten here. On our annual or semiannual day trip to rhinebeck.. But itvwas even better than we remembered. And I look forward to the next time..May even make it admire frequent jaunt!"
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "My family took me to Terrapin for an early dinner for my birthday. We had the greatest time, the restaurant is beautiful, and the service was amazing. The food and drink, however, probably made it the best meal out I've had in recent years. Thank you to everyone who made this a special event for us."
    Dined on 11/24/2013
  • "I took my husband out for his birthday dinner along with 4 friends- everything was awesome- food, drinks, the server we had was wonderful with a great sense of humor. I forgot my leftovers and the server ran out into the parking lot and found us !!!! It was cold, windy , and snowing- I was impressed!!!"
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "We have generally eaten in the Bistro so our meal in the dinning room was a most pleasant suprise. The food was unusually good and the wine list solid with decent values. Our waitress and servers were friendly and good humored without being in any way intrusive. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves."
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "I was not impressed with my meal this time. After we ordered the waiter came back and said they were out of the dish I had ordered. He then recommended the hanger steak which I then ordered. When that dish arrived it didn't come with the sauce I ordered and there weren't any shallots on it, plus it was tough to chew. Maybe the fact that it was a Monday and they had had a busy weekend???? I didn't complain but I'm not sure if I would visit this restaurant again."
    Dined on 11/18/2013
  • "W have been to the restaurant before with some good friends. Enjoy the food enjoy the decor and ambiance and the service was excellent. Louis certainly again and again."
    Dined on 10/26/2013
  • "My girlfriend and I and a great time. Would definitely recommend to others and will definitely go back."
    Dined on 11/14/2013
  • "Everything was delicious and the service was very attentive. One of our best meals of the year."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "For several years Terrapin has been the half way point for us to meet with good friends for dinner; we are from upstate, they from just north of NYC. We each drive well over an hour to have dinner there a couple of times a year. We all agree that we've not once been dissatisfied with any of our food or drink (both wine and cocktails) choices. The food is seasonal, local, creative and perfectly served. Very occasionally the kitchen has sold out of a dish that we'd like to order, but there is plenty to choose from and all of it exquisite. We have and will continue to highly recommend Terrapin for an excellent meal and ideal atmosphere which is lively but always quiet enough to enjoy conversation."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "We spent the weekend in Rhinebeck and selected Terrapin to celebrate our anniversary. The restaurant is beautiful and the service was great. There are many options on the menu and the restaurant caters to vegetarians and vegans as well. My husband had the mussels and the hangar steak. I had the tuna which was prepared perfectly. The wine list is extensive. The restaurant caters to large and small groups. There is a tapas menu which is perfect if you have young children with you. Two young girls were enjoying the sliders they had ordered. It was a wonderful dining experience."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "My first time at Terrapin and the experience was wonderful. Choosing from the variety of menu offerings was a daunting task. Picking from the selection of wines also presented a challenge. But the best part was the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff."
    Dined on 11/17/2013
  • "Absolutely delicious food, huge portions and masterfully plated. Our waiter was the worst server I've ever had."
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "We were looking forward to having a meal at the Terrapin, as it was a celebration of my birthday. I was just informed my review was too long, so this is the short form. Never again will we set foot in your establishment, as we were had. Is that short enough for you? Ed Schreiber PO Box 11 Lake Katrine, NY 12449 PS The service was indifferent, when we made mention of Restaurant Week and told us Saturdays aren't included."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "My wife and I love the ambiance in both the bar and the restaurant. Waiter's short-term memory sometimes lacking.....or disregard by the kitchen staff!!!"
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "Our meals were very good but our waiter literally forgot about us all night. Although I'm sure the rest of the staff is very attentive, we were given someone who could care less. It was also extremely noisy and we had to shout to be heard. Not very impressed..."
    Dined on 11/14/2013
  • "Among many good restaurants in Rhinebeck, Terrapin really stood out as great! The bistro/bar side was energetic and fun, we started with a drink there before dinner. The bartender was friendly, and the bar seemed to be full of locals. We moved over to the dining room for dinner, and it was amazing! The service was flawless, both of our meals and appetizers were full of flavor and done perfectly! What a gem this place is!"
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "The food is creatively prepared and the service is very attentive. How wonderful to not be rushed in this welcoming atmosphere. One of my favorites in the Hudson Valley. It is a special occasion and casual restaurant."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "Had dinner during Restaurant Week. The waiter guessed every dish my companion and I most wanted, three courses and drinks. I would've been satisfied with my companion's sriracha and pickle juice vodka cocktail for each course. What a kick! The duck and the truffled fig quesadillas were gorgeous starters. My leg of lamb dribbled off the bone like some sort of umami custard. A cheesecake lover, I am usually displeased when they're infused. I love them for the cheese flavor and consistency. Put, for example, chocolate in it, and the character is overwhelmed. Whatever they infused their cheesecake with, however, was so subtle I've forgotten its identity. The soaring ceiling of the former church gobbled noise."
    Dined on 11/15/2013
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