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Binnekill Tavern, Margaretville, NY

Binnekill Tavern

4.6
4.6
245 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Binnekill Tavern is a historic tavern overlooking the scenic Binnekill Creek in Margaretvill NY, in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. House made specialty cocktail by mixologist Dennis Glenn paired with well executed sophisticated country fare by Chef d'Cuisine Nicole Haroldson create a warm and satisfying bucolic experience. Owners Phil Faranicci, Peter Botros and Bryan Calvert have transformed the space into a modern nod to the mountain life.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (845) 586-4884

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Bryan Calvert

  • Neighborhood

    Catskills Region

  • Parking details

    Street Parking and municipal parking lot.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 245 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westchester / Hudson Valley

    Kid-friendly

  • Westchester / Hudson Valley

    Lively

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  1. Aggie

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and wait service is top notch, a completely enjoyable experience.
  2. susanw

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was outstanding. Our meals were delicious. We will return.
  3. Phil

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. Best meal by far. Salad was exceptional.
  4. Michael

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. Food, service and ambience is amazing.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a great time at Binnekill whether it’s for lunch or dinner. We love the atmosphere and the food is delicious. The staff are so kind and we have some great conversation. I love that they change the menu up but still have those staple dishes we love.
  6. NatashaGeorgakis

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    We love this
  7. Bridgette

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent New Years Eve menu, food was cooked perfectly. As always the staff is amazing!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ate for dinner was incredible, and the drinks were great/bar was quick! Our server was so on point, we just had the best time.
  9. RobertaW

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were great. I felt the food came out too fast. No spacing between the appetizers and the dinner
  10. WarrenDining

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Excellent drinks, good food and lively crowd on a weekday. Would recommend this as a great choice.
  11. JimM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Ordered lamb shank which was good but came out Luke warm as did the butternut squash soup…have eaten here numerous times and first time I have been disappointed…..thus will give another chance
  12. gugu8181

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    Nicole was awesome as usual. The food however, was not what it used to be. The risotto ($36!!!!) was one of the worst I’ve had in a restaurant. Undercooked and clearly rushed- Milly on the outside, hard on the inside. Dish came out lukewarm at best. Just order the basics like burgers if you do go there and make sure you tell them you want your food HOT. It was not the first or second or third time we received lukewarm food (soup, fries, etc.).
  13. CynthiaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service in a cozy environment.
  14. ericL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Disappointed overall. Has great potential but missed a few points. Poor service (waited more than 15 min before being asked if I wanted a drink), wine must have been from an old vintage bc it didn’t taste the way it shld have, had to ask for bread with my meal and it isn’t an inexpensive place. However, whatever I ordered was good. Small portions but good. Went there, seen it, won’t go back.
  15. Ducky

    New York Area

    382 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    382 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food and service was very good. Dishes are more comfort food in mind, warm and soothing, hearty and nice portions.
  16. LennyT

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Has the potential to be a great restaurant, but lacks sufficient help and food is inconsistent from good to fair.
  17. Marge24

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good food at a price you’d expect to pay; not cheap but we’ll worth the price. The specials are always really well prepared - there’s a terrific chef. No dogs were inside during this visit - thankfully. (When did this become ok?). That’s been a real turn-off in the past. Our wait staff person was very friendly without being creepily familiar as we’d experienced there before. Reservations are a good thing - even if it’s almost empty as you enter, the dining room fills up quickly.
  18. Nickie

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    $12.00 for 1/3 of a glass of wine was ridiculous. Smoked trout was good as were the crab cakes. Best item on the menu is the hamburger. Must eat outside as noise level inside is deafening.
  19. BrianM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lots of great choices. The schnitzel was fabulous.
  20. BxHector

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    A generally positive and enjoyable eating experience. Would have appreciated a little more recognition of social distancing jowever.
  21. Paula

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our dinner. There was enough variety that each of us was able to find a good choice. Dessert was delicious.
  22. trishS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great menu. We had the shrimp and grits and the special of scallops over puréed parsnips. Topped off with carrot cake - which were delicious and Irish coffees that were made perfectly. Simple, rustic but nice decor. Fireplace. Nice bar area.
  23. Localpatronvisit

    Unspecified

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Your prices seem to high. Excluding liquor, wine…. $60/ head is too much. Liquor . It is the first time in 60 years of dinning that there was a up charge for making a cocktail. Where did that come from? To make an$18 Martinni $ 22 is nuts. Sorry folks but I guess if I come One back to you I will be sitting in the bar area and ordering off the bar menu. Too rich for my blood
  24. sharonr

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Pleasant Waitress very attentive Enjoyed the service
  25. HarrietI

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    I liked the food preparation. Noise level was unpleasant inside the dining room. If the weather were warmer I would prefer eating outside on the terrace overlooking the water.
  26. AnnetteR

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Had the schnitzel. Wasn't what I was expecting. Deep fried and a mustard sauce. It was ok and there was plenty but not outstanding.
  27. BobC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The shrimp cocktail was incredible. I never saw shrimp this big. Delicious. Main meal was the schnitzel. Large portions and delicious. My only criticism of the schnitzel is the pork was much too thick. More like pork chops. The meat should have been pounded thinner to be like I know schnitzel should be. I mentioned this to the server and told her to pass in on to the kitchen. She said she would. We even laughed of the fact that if he pounded the meat thinner, he could get twice the portions from a pound of meat.
  28. TomS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we had was very good. I had the pork schnitzel that was excellent. Can’t wait to go back.
  29. EllenS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Server was not attentive
  30. Janet

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Crab cakes were delicious!!!!! Spring Chicken was tasty but could have had a little more seasoning.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time with my family from Canada! Thanks!
  32. Cher

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We made reservations and when we got there the menu items we had looked forward to ordering they announced several entrees they were out of. The food was decent and seafood very good but the portions were small. It was overpriced for the portions and average.
  33. PhilipV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. Food was amazing. Dessert and all.
  34. SteveF

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentines Day dinner with my wonderful wife was a great pleasure at the Binnekill Tavern. Always fun, tasty and wonderful!
  35. AlexS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the Binnekill Tavern and have been going for years. Brian is a world-class chef and always has some great creations coming out of the kitchen.
  36. DavidS

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The roast lamb shank with parsnip purée and charred carrots is fantastic! Sophisticated comfort food.
  37. CarolynB

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The only complaint my husband made was he missed having a potato with his meal….a real meat and potato man. I had no complaints, my salmon was delicious.
  38. MissaG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything here is great! Staff is welcoming, food is great and I love the craft cocktails. The space is perfect for semi-large gatherings and I recommend making a reservation on weekends.
  39. DinaK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly service, cool atmosphere, delicious food and being Gluten-free and vegetarian, I get 2 side dishes to create my dish…grits and sautéed mushrooms!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    The food here was surprisingly good. Since it was not a fancy looking place, my expectations were low, but I was pleasantly surprised. We were on an upstate weekend visit and had a delicious lunch, so we returned for dinner. Nicky was a great server and all of the staff were very nice and accommodating. Overall I would highly recommend this place for a very casual meal with high quality food.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Binnekill Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (845) 586-4884.

Binnekill Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 245 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Binnekill Tavern

746 Main St, Margaretville, NY 12455

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Catskills Region

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking and municipal parking lot.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Bryan Calvert

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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