Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Upstate New York
  4. Capital District
  5. Hudson
Wm. Farmer and Sons, Hudson, NY

Wm. Farmer and Sons

4.4
4.4
1222 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Our barroom and restaurant is currently open Friday through Tuesday for dinner and features craft cocktails, light bites and a wide range of seasonal culinary offerings inspired by the bounties of local Hudson Valley farms. Not just farmers in name, we believe in supporting farmers and producers who share in our passion of growing and preparing the finest products imaginable.
*You will be allowed to cancel your reservation at any time but please keep in mind that no shows and reservations canceled within 3 hours of your reservation time will be charged $25 per person. Due to the high number of restaurant reservation cancellations and no shows, our cancellation policy is not flexible, and the fee cannot be waived.
*Pavilion seating is fully covered and sat rain or shine- In the event of inclement weather we cannot guarantee alternative indoor seating


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (518) 828-1635
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    William Kirby Farmer
  • Neighbourhood
    Hudson
  • Cross Street
    Union Street
  • Parking details
    Hudson does have an Alternate Side Parking Regulation so it is important to understand which side of the street is correct for overnight parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve 2025 Dinner

    US$95.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    We cordially invite you to join us for our yearly New Years Eve prix fixe dinner, curated by Chef W. Kirby Farmer. We’ll be hosting dinner from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with limited seatings at each hour, due to high demand we require a credit card to book your reservation. Follow our link below for your reservations through Open Table. Parties larger than 6 we politely ask for a call (518)828-1635 or email us at thefarmer@wmfarmerandsons.com. If you have any questions about our offerings please feel free to reach out.

What 1,222 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Capital District

    Lively

  • Capital District

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wm. Farmer and Sons offers a "cozy atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "outstanding cocktails." Patrons praise the "attentive staff" and "creative dishes." The bar exudes a "super sexy vibe," making it a Hudson favorite. While some dishes have mixed reviews, the overall dining experience is "consistently wonderful."

1,222 Reviews
  1. Joanna

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely evening at Wm Farmer & Son. Food was delicious. Red wine (Montalcino) rich and full bodied. Steak superb and salad yummy (but a tad too much green goddess dressing). Bread toasted and yummy. Thank you to our kind and attentive waiter. we will be back!
    Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Joanna, We’re pleased you had a lovely evening. It makes sense when you mention pairing the Montalcino with your steak and salad! It’s good to know everything was yummy and we appreciate your note on the salad. Thank you for pointing out the quality of the service, too. We look forward to next time!

    Is this helpful?

  2. brian

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was pretty average. Ambiance is nice. Personally I expected more.
    Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Brian, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your experience. We’re happy you stopped by. If there’s anything else we could have done to meet your expectations, we welcome the knowledge!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Mark

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. The food was delicious and our server Lee was delightful. Friendly and truly guided our experience with his knowledge and suggestions. A pro’s pro. This place is at the top of everyone’s list for a reason.
    Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Mark, We’re glad you had a wonderful experience! Thank you for letting us know Lee was a delight in sharing knowledge of the menu. Our staff play a crucial part in making sure your meal goes well, and we’re happy to pass on the compliments to Lee. We feel lucky to be at the top of your list, and we hope to see you again soon.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Isa

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great people and service overall. This was not the first time for misunderstandings. When I mention no dairy in anything, I assumed that would be understood. No dairy in a sauce, no cheese, etc. I received a cheese topping extravaganza on a soup. They brought it back to scrap the cheese off and left me a melted residue cheese cup of soup which made me with sick. Another time I ordered a burger and mentioned no dairy. They cooked the burger side by side on the same grill as their fish and the burger tasted and smelled like fish and they acknowledge that it was cooked by the fish and that was their mistake, and they reduced the bill. Third was when I asked for a well done burger with no dairy, and they told me the buns have butter in them and the burger was near raw. I assume the chef was not at their best each time I have been there. I hope they realize cross contamination and health issues are real and they tighten up ship.
    Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Isa, We appreciate you bringing up the important conversation around dietary restrictions. It sounds like clarity is needed around what we can do to meet those needs. Our staff are trained to inquire about allergies and dietary restrictions, and we welcome conversation on how we can ensure a safe and enjoyable dining experience. If there is any uncertainty about a dish adhering to dietary needs, we can only advise not consuming something that could lead to sickness or adverse reactions. We regret that you have experienced lapses in communication while dining with us. It is gracious of you to give us 4 stars, and we thank you for letting us know what part of our operation needs a little more attention.

    Is this helpful?

  5. clark

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, an excellent evening at Farmer. We dig the amazing cocktails. The whole crew there is so friendly and welcoming. Also, I'm hooked on the ham board. Get the higher end option, you won't regret it. It's comfort food for hard times. Ham on lovely biscuits with chutney and pickles. And butter. That will cure what ails ya. Love love love these guys.
    Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded 2 days ago
    Hi clark, Thank you for letting us know of our consistency! We’re always happy to welcome a familiar face. Being able to rely on a restaurant for quality food, service, and drinks is something special. Even though our menu changes to incorporate new dishes, the ham board’s popularity means it’s a menu staple! We’re glad you enjoy it so much and we look forward to seeing you next time.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Paul

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh, baby, what an experience! My date and I, we were absolutely smashing, yeah! We kicked things off with some bread slathered in beef tallow—oh, it was new, exciting, and downright delicious, baby! Then, we shared the green goddess salad and the 5 onion soup—both of 'em were pure magic, I tell ya! So good, I couldn't help myself, I drank that soup like it was liquid gold. For the main event, we had the lasagna and the trout fish and chips—timeless, baby! So classic, I thought I’d just float away on a cloud of flavor. Lee, our groovy server, was a total legend and made the whole experience a real treat. We'll be back soon, baby—no doubt about it! Yeah!
    Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Paul, We love the enthusiasm of this feedback! Thank you for breaking down your experience for us. The details really convey how each dish was relished. We’d love to inspire this level of enjoyment in each guest – it reminds us of why we started Wm Farmer & Sons in the first place. It’s exciting that you found something to like in each dish and tried so many different offerings. We also appreciate you sharing that service made a real impact on your experience; we’ll make sure Lee knows they’re legendary! We look forward to seeing you again soon, whether it’s another date night or a casual meal.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Tom

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely amazing experience. food and service is incredible. ambiance is rustic, stylish, warm, romantic. a “must go” if you’re in hudson.
    Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded on November 19, 2024
    Hi Tom, Thank you for letting us know of your experience and recommending us! Hearing that you had an amazing time with incredible food and service tells us we’re doing something right. We hope you stop by again soon.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Heidi

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommend med by our hotel, we couldn’t have been happier. Delicious. Ambience, mood, oozed intelligence on the plate. Yum, a must.
    Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded on November 19, 2024
    Hi Heidi, We’re happy to hear you had a delicious dinner with us! Thank you for letting us know we got the food and ambience just right. We appreciate the recommendation. Stop by again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Leonard

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Due to our advancing age and the handicaps that causes, we have a hard time at any restaurant. WFAS was very understanding of that and very helpful. Add to that an excellent dinner with special attention to minor changes in the menu items we ordered. Result was an excellent dinner for two. A little costly but well worth the price. Really good, caring service and attention to detail from every staff person we saw. Who could ask for anything more!
    Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded on November 19, 2024
    Hi Leonard, Thank you for taking time to leave us feedback. We aim to be a welcoming space for all, and that includes people of all ages and abilities! We’re happy to hear that you felt welcome, cared for, and were able to have an excellent dinner because of it. Talking about changes to menu items is something we’re always open to. It’s good to hear you felt pleased with the way dinner went. We hope to see you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  10. clark

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to place for going out in Hudson. Really the best spot in the Hudson valley. Our kid visits from NYC, and it's our family tradition to visit, eat oysters, drink yummy cocktails, eat lovely food, enjoy the fire. Always an incredible time. Kristan and Kirby are truly amazing people, always cordial and welcoming. Really my favorite spot...
    Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded on November 19, 2024
    Dear Clark, We’re all about family traditions, so it’s an honor to be a part of yours. Knowing our food, cocktails, oysters, and fire make for a go-to family gathering spot brings us a lot of joy. Thank you for sharing your experience and continuing to dine with us all these years! We look forward to seeing you and the family again soon.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Wm. Farmer and Sons is rated 4.4 stars by 1222 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wm. Farmer and Sons

20 South Front St, Hudson, NY 12534

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Union Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Hudson
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hudson does have an Alternate Side Parking Regulation so it is important to understand which side of the street is correct for overnight parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    William Kirby Farmer
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo