Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Dutchess

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Updated May 05, 2025

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The Vintage at The Millbrook Inn

5.0

5 (87)

$31 to $50

American

Millbrook

About the restaurant

At The Millbrook Inn, the term “local food” is literal: we are surrounded by family farms of every kind, and insist our menu is sourced only from the finest ingredients in Millbrook and the Hudson Valley. In our elegant but laid-back bar and conservatory, we serve elevated, but not fussy, American cuisine, supporting local farmers and purveyors of every kind: from produce to eggs; from poultry to pork; from dairy to maple syrup. Our signature burger, has been called “one of the best burgers” in the Hudson Valley. In the evening, our intimate bar comes alive, with a wood-burning fireplace, great wines, and local, award-winning spirits and liquors. Just like our kitchen, we insist our bar is local; and showcase the best wines and spirits produced right here in Millbrook, the Hudson Valley, and New York State wine regions. We also offer outdoor dining, in our adjacent patio set amidst flower gardens and string lights.

Top review

Jen

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely brunch, beautiful dining room. Tara our waitress was excellent. Thank you Jen

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Experience

Father’s Day Get your Grill On!

The Bocuse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America

4.9

4.9 (4511)

$31 to $50

French

Hyde Park

About the restaurant

Sleek and strikingly contemporary, The Bocuse Restaurant is named for the most famous chef in France, Paul Bocuse. Here, CIA students re-imagine the execution of classic French cuisine through the lens of ultra-modern cooking techniques under the instruction of world-class faculty. Enjoy casual yet sophisticated service alongside an exceptional French wine list and innovative cocktail program during your unique and exciting dining experience.

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Christine

Dined 2 days ago

The food was phenomenal and the staff was excellent!

Troutbeck

4.7

4.7 (420)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Amenia

About the restaurant

Impeccably sourced, plentiful, elegant but approachable, and immensely satisfying, define Troutbeck's menus, led by Executive Chef Vincent Gilberti.

We source from small farms in our region to support our local community and sustainable agriculture, while offering our guests the bounty of each season. Troutbeck is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Our Dining Room seats 76, with outdoor dining available seasonally.

For large party requests or if you don’t see availability, feel free to inquire via restaurant@troutbeck.com or +1(845)789-1563.
Our Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Bright during the day and inviting in the evening, the Champalimaud-designed Dining Room seats 76 and embraces the occasion, be it a romantic dinner for two or a larger group just happy to be together.

We look forward to welcoming you. To make a reservation please call 1(845)789-1563 or email restaurant@troutbeck.com.

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Brenda

Dined 7 days ago

We had a reservation, were seated relatively quickly but nobody came to take our order. After 25 minutes I had to get up and request for someone to come take our order. The food came out pretty fast and was delicious. The inn is beautiful and the restaurant is really nice.

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4.8

4.8 (275)

$30 and under

American

Rhinebeck

About the restaurant

Casual American Restaurant and Tavern overlooking the Hudson River.

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BridgetVIP

Dined on May 24, 2025

Delicious lobster rolls! and I always love the 0% ABV cocktails. We always feel welcome and love coming to Kips.

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American Bounty at The Culinary Institute of America

4.8

4.8 (4322)

$31 to $50

American

Hyde Park

About the restaurant

With a focus on the seasons and products of the Hudson Valley, contemporary and traditional regional dishes are brought to life in an honest and flavorful way by CIA students under the instruction of world-class faculty at the American Bounty Restaurant. Rounded out with a top-tier American wine list and comfortable warm service, this casually elegant restaurant sets the stage for an unparalleled dining experience in New York’s Hudson Valley.

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John

Dined 6 days ago

A wonderful dinner prepared and served by students of CIA. We will be returning.

Brasserie 292

4.8

4.8 (1117)

$31 to $50

French

Poughkeepsie

About the restaurant

Brasserie 292 combines the old-world charm of Poughkeepsie's historic Main Street district with a timeless, classic Brasserie fare. Diners can choose from a menu that boasts an impressive range of selections, from our Raw Bar to the Prime Boneless Ribeye, and includes a diverse wine and beer list. Once a popular garment destination, our inviting dining room has been transformed into a spacious haven that can accommodate over 80 people. We have a simple philosophy at Brasserie 292: use fine, local ingredients coupled with traditional cookery to create an incomparable and exceptional dining experience.

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DanaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Every single time 292 kills it - best French restaurant in the state - thank you!

Caterina de Medici at The Culinary Institute of America

4.7

4.7 (2701)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hyde Park

About the restaurant

Truly authentic regional Italian cuisine prepared by CIA students under the instruction of world-class faculty takes center stage at Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici, a sophisticated dining room overlooking a stunning herb and rose garden. Dining at this grand Tuscan-style villa is a culinary escape to another world along the banks of the Hudson River.

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Ann

Dined 2 days ago

Exceptional, all around -- quality of food, service, all excellent. And so refreshing to have a quiet restaurant, when it was full!

Cafe Amarcord

4.6

4.6 (875)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Beacon

About the restaurant

Whether it’s a day at the Dia Museum, or shopping the unique shops in Beacon, or hiking in the Highlands, or maybe you're visiting Beacon's Second Saturday, or perhaps a day spent at the Beacon waterfront - enjoy fine Hudson Valley dining at Café Amarcord in the Dutchess County revival City of Beacon. Off street parking and an outdoor patio for warm weather dining. Café Amarcord's warm comfortable decor and delightful food awaits your discovery. We serve late, till 11pm Friday and Saturday, so pull up to the glow of our Onyx topped bar and make yourselves at home.

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CynthiaVIP

Dined on May 22, 2025

Dinner was delicious and the service was excellent

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle Short Ribs

Restaurant Six at Curry Estate (Formerly LeChambord)

4.6

4.6 (281)

$31 to $50

American

Fishkill

About the restaurant

Restaurant Six combines American continental cuisine with the Curry Girls' warmth and hospitality in an ideal setting. The enticing American continental cuisine with European ambiance makes for an incredible dining experience not to be missed. Award-winning Executive Chef, Richard Hoert, joined Restaurant Six in 2022, and along with the exciting new energy of the Curry girls, will impress diners with his creative menus.

We maintain a full selection of fine wines to complement your dinner. The wine list boasts selections from all over the world accommodating all price ranges, or you may choose to experience one of our fine local wines (for which the Hudson Valley is famous).

We have implemented all of the guidelines for safe dining, and our guests' safety is our primary concern.

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JoanVIP

Dined on May 24, 2025

We had a graduation dinner for our son ( Marist University’25) and it was a lovely experience. The duck, scallops and chicken were delicious and our server was so accommodating. We will be back!

Old Drovers Inn

4.7

4.7 (158)

$31 to $50

American

Dover Plains

About the restaurant

NOTE: Please note parties of 10 or more please call for reservations. We are a small restaurant and requests for specific tables cannot be guaranteed. Reservations will be held for a maximum of 15 minutes. Please be sure your party arrives promptly.
This old time watering hole once known as The Clear Water Tavern, catered to the desires of the cattle drovers , a group of professional middle men who purchased herds of cattle and swine from New England farmers. They would drive animals down post roads to the New York City markets, and sell them “for as good a price as they could get.”
Today Old Drovers Inn offers a unique casual dining experience for everyone including pub night every Wednesday. Be sure to have a specialty cocktail featured on our cocktail menus. We are proud to have won two consecutive years in a row from Chronogram Magazine, Best Bartender and Best Craft Cocktail of the Hudson Valley!

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Peter

Dined 5 days ago

Best French Dip I’ve ever had. Food was excellent.

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