Restaurants near Friends Park

Reserved a dinner night here for my boyfriend during Valentine’s Day weekend. This Inn/restaurant was about 40 min from our home in Cold Spring, and unfortunately, we had bad weather (snow), but we made the trek. Despite arriving 10 min late due to the weather, they were completely understanding and super kind. The food was excellent. Probably some of the best food we’ve had since leaving NYC. The food was fresh, savory yet light. The waitress was very kind, attentive and the food arrived in a timely manner. The drinks were great too. It was truly a romantic dinner and quite cozy during a winter storm. It took us an hour to get back home due to the roads being much worse than when we arrived; but it was honestly well worth it. We will most definitely be returning.

Patrick is literally dinner and a show. His knowledge of the menu, drinks and ability to match our preferences is amazing. All the servers are excellent and the food is the best in the area. This is our favorite.

Our experience was wonderful as always. We have been to all the restaurants and each experience was great. So nice to see young people learning and sharing their skills. The food selection is always magnificent with a wide variety to select from. The food is cooked just right with a beautiful presentation. All the waiters & waitresses are polite & professional . Love the decor, furniture and the lightning. This is my number one favorite place for dining. Continue the great work.

Whether you dine during the Winter with incredibly discounted prices or during the rest of the year, this restaurant is the best value for excellent food and service. The menu is somewhat esoteric, and there is always something for everyone from the serious carnivore to the vegan. Today, my wife had a shaved brussel sprouts with parmesan cheese on top over a vinaigrette with sorrento lemons. Truly a delicious appetizer loaded with flavors. I had the pulpo (octopus) with braised fennel and blood orange that was cooked to perfection with layers of complementary flavors. The rabbit leg with creamy polenta with a puttanesca sauce was very tasty along with my wife's branzino over braised radicchio and surrounded by a winter squash puree. Desserts were complex and not too heavy so that we could actually finish them.

My hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed our extraordinary pre-Valentine’s Day lunch celebration! From the Black History Month-themed appetizer to classics like Escargot a la Bourguignonne and Cassoulet Toulousain, every bite was a revelation. We also enjoyed our conversations with our student servers whose attention and care was beyond professional. The perfect way to celebrate our love for food and each other!