Restaurants in Poughkeepsie

“Always a friendly neighbourhood visit. And the food, delicious and creative. One of a handful of great spots to dine out in Poughkeepsie NY. A Definite Recommend”

“Such a wonderful place and top quality food”

“Great steaks”

“Staff and food was great.”

“Steam fish meal is the best and carrot juice”

“A huge thank you to Bobby and his team at the Eastdale location for accommodating our special request this morning for our Soldier! There’s nothing like bringing a taste of his favorite place to him on his graduation from Basic Training! God bless you 🇺🇸”

“I'm 71 yrs old. I've eaten burgers from New York to San Deigo to Orlando. The JERK BURGER is the BEST, Most DELICIOUS, MOUTH WATERING burger I've ever eaten in my entire life. When you bite into a Jerk Burger your mouth will Explode with flavor. We usually order several at a time. YUM! Mike”

“Solid pho spot. Hole in the wall next to Vassar. Reasonably priced. Banh mi had fantastic bread. The grilled pork was unusual. The broth in the pho was well spiced. Slightly thin at first but got better as you go down. Nice to have in PK.”

“A real fine establishment. Friendly and attentive staff, great service, clean and super atmosphere. My wife and I opted for the roast pork sandwich with fries and it was delicious. We will definitely return..”

“This is the best Jamaican food in Poughkeepsie. It’s a crowded field but this one is best. The jerk chicken is spectacular. The curry goat very special. The patties are amazing too. Get in here.”

“They easily accommodated our large group. The garden out back was a pleasant surprise. the food was really good and they carry really good craft beers”

“Amazing food, always fresh and QUALITY ingredients. Gina and Steve are amazing and treat you like family. Great pizzas, sandwiches, dinners and MORE.. perfect to dine in or take out.. Give them a try, you wont be disappointed. Try the Chicken cutlet with broccoli rabe sandwich or the penne ala Vodka Pizza.. you cant go wrong with anything”

“Nice place visiting Poughkeepsie after Walkway build an appetite, menu super nice service good atmosphere great have good Air conditioning found seats dine at bar...”

“Touch of Naples is by far the best pizza in the Hudson Valley. Anyone who thinks differently is unfortunately wrong. I’ve been going here for 38 years and the quality has always been unbelievable. Their old style Sicilian and grandma pizzas are amazing. The giant slice is a great value. And the selection of different slices at the counter is fantastic. Awesome staff very friendly reasonable prices. They don’t deliver, you know why… They’ve never needed to. It’s worth going there.”

“The owner NAILED IT! The atmosphere is amazing, with outdoor seating on the beautiful Hudson River. The food is awesome too. I try something new each visit and am pleased every time. My guests are equally impressed. Our new favorite spot in the beautiful Hudson Valley. You will LOVE it!”

“Omg when I say the food is so fresh. Ginza cleans their seafood very well I go at least once or twice a week just for the seafood boil. Customer service is amazing they all are so sweet and respectful. Thank you again for such great food Ginza”

“Excellent restaurant! Fabulous service! Incredible food! Highly recommended!”

“Great food, super friendly and a cool space - will definitely go back”

“The place met all the "barrs" in the restaurant business. Fun atmosphere, knowledge, kind and friendly staff and most of all, the food and portion sizes. 100% Recommend”

“Fun atmosphere, great food and service !!”

“We had a fantastic experience at Zeus Brewing while visiting from out of town. Maria, our server, was absolutely AWESOME —she picked the perfect beer flight for me, and everything she suggested was spot on. The Reuben burger was absolutely delicious, and I can't stop thinking about the peach and basil beer—it was such a unique and refreshing flavor. The hostess also gave us great recommendations for things to do while we’re in town. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!”

“Jason Patrick’s is always a good choice! Friendly staff and very comfortable.”

“Went for the first time last Thursday evening and the food was absolutely delicious! Brussel Sprouts, Prime Rib, Bolognese- all very well done and friendly service. Will be back again!”

“Had a nice lunch today and the food was delicious. Service was amazing.”

“Thank you for a wonderful evening. The meal and service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a truly French dining experience.”

“We were all craving eggplant parm and ordered 2 full dinners and 1 hero all eggplant parm. Everything was delicious even the pasta and salads that came with the dinners and the portions are very generous too! Thank you so much Mel’s!”

“Always great Service & fun atmosphere”

“Super awesome acai berry bowls! My new love! :) <3”

“Truly the best Japanese restaurant in the area! Food is always so fresh, service extremely attentive! A wonderful family owned establishment! Owners make you feel so welcome and always remember you and what you order! Love this place!”

“I had a fantastic dinner here this past week — and going to pick up lunch there now! Super tasty and a great addition to local cuisine.”

“My wife & I love eating here. We've never had a bad meal - it's always delicious! Service is excellent. We love having Missy as our server. She is the absolute best!”

“Excellente😉 muy buenos!!!”

“Sunday nite about 1230am going thru drive thru ordered two number 4's. Somehow person listening to order understood 4 diet cokes. At window for pickup girl had attitude like I ordered incorrectly. Order corrected but girl still had major attitude. Slammed window door when retrieving order. Handed bag of food over in aggressive manner.”

“Always good and super friendly!”

“Just left Golden Krust and the ackee and saltfish was fire 🔥 Fresh, good portion, and tasted like real yard food. If you around Main Street go check them out. Worth it.”

“Just had it for the first time . Recently moved to Poughkeepsie and this is now my favorite spot to eat around here . 10/10 highly recommend”

“Good food and service at the Wilmington, DE location”

“Best pizza I have ever had!! Friendly staff great atmosphere”

“My son and I went in and each got a delicious shake. The young man helping us was alone but he was fast and friendly.”

“This diner is a great place. The food was great, the waitress Meghan did an excellent job not only serving my order, but also checking up on me too. Highly recommended 👌”

“Had a great lunch here and the food and service were wonderful. Cozy atmosphere and friendly faces all around.”

“Wonderful music, food and great ambience. Highly recommended.”

“First time here and was extremely satisfied. EVERYTHING was superb and more than enough for the 3 of us that we had to bring the remainder home. The owners are warm, friendly and humbly appreciative of our praises. Can't wait to come back!”

“Always order family birthday cakes from Frank's love the almond cigars”

“I biked for a little bit for an hour and made a pit stop here for dinner. Amazing vibes, with Korean posters and design. The food had authentic flavors as well and pleasantly surprised me. The xl porkchop was huge as per its nakesake and I had enough for breakfast in the morning. The seafood pancake tasted good with plentiful seafood mixed in. If I'm ever in the area again I definitely want to dry the stone pot dishes because the smell made my mouth water when I first walked in.”

“Amazing flavors, the Dragon Stout, Red Velvet, Chocolate Brownie, Grapenuts etc were awesome. Such great quality!! Creamy and delicious!! A must-go and a must-go-back!!”

“Just got one of their carrot cakes from Clinton community day. It was probably one of the best carrot cakes I’ve ever had! Will most definitely be going in to the shop and trying other flavors!”

“I’ve only had the drinks but they’re sooooo good. If you know you know with ready coffee :) they have soooo many flavors to choose from. I’ve had sodas, teas, lemonade. I recommend the down dog drink, peach passion fruit tea is also really good I stop here whenever I get a chance :)”

“First time here for a private party and i cannot say enough great things about not only the food but the staff also. By far one of the best upcoming restaurants in the Hudson valley. The pizza was so flavorful, fresh with perfect crust n that’s coming from someone whose family owned pizzeria for years. Another must have is the house made penelle which aside from my nonna making it I’ve never had in any restaurant. Last but not least the cannoli were some of the best I’ve had in months. This place is 1000% worth the drive from anywhere in the area. Will be coming back asap”

“Beyond a blast every time I walk into this place! Cocktails, and service, are exceptional. Anytime I’m passing by I am always drawn in to see what Davina her crew have in store. One of my favs for sure! Cheers 🍻”

“friendly and food are very refreshing and healthy!”

“Stephanie helped my fiancé and I with our cake tasting for our wedding. She was so sweet and funny. She talked us through everything and we felt so lucky to have met such a wonderful woman/ business owner! Everything was delicious !! I wished we lived closer! Can’t wait to see the wedding cake on our big day!❤️”

“Drove 2 hours from upstate NY. AMAZING!!! Delicious delicious delicious. We will be back. Ordered everything on the menu and also ordered to go!!! your food truck needs to come to Oktoberfest in Lake George New York or at least the international car show the weekend after Labor day! Melissa said she would go with you!”

“Came here for Mothers Day dinner after seeing a play in Wappingers. Restaurant was bright and clean. We had the ceviche mixto as an appetizer which was excellent. Entrees of lamb and beef were also very good.”

“Always great food in or takeout”

“Best spot in town highly recommend”

“Amazing local community watering hole! Best bar food in town. Drinks are made with love and so is the food. The bar is full of all the classic bar memorabilia that make this place feel like a Time Machine in the best way! The staff is also amazing friendly, funny and professional. One of the only places that are still cash only which add to the nostalgic vibe. Perfect place if you want to enjoy a drink without all the extra frills!”

“Living so close to Spoons is dangerous in the best possible way. Everything is always delicious and the staff are so friendly!”

“Used to go here when it was Debra T’s Cafe! I raised all 3 kids there! It was SO Good SO adorable SO clean! Was devastated when Debra T’s closed! Then it opened as Maple cafe and they quickly dismantled the adorable decorations that Debra T’s had up 😣 In my opinion they destroyed it took the booths out and took all the adorable cute things down. It was dirty and we never went back SO sad! Then driving by yesterday and wala it was a new name!!!! Omg YAY We walked in and it was CLEAN which is SO incredibly important!! And so cute! Definitely had a Debra T vibe going on!! 🎉🎉🎉 Spectacular food delicious ice cream super cute and fun! Lovely owner young sweet workers that were pleasant and funny! Sooo if you haven’t gone in Please support this business they really have done a great job!!! Highly recommend!!! 5 stars ⭐️”

“Friendly family vibes at this Jamaican counter-serve eatery within steps of Poughkeepsie train station.

Order a small, medium or large platter with choice of main and select sides. Goat Curry, with rice and beans, mac n’ cheese and cabbage — solid though served a bit more room temperature than desired. Other mains include fried and jerk chicken, oxtails.

Selection of Jamaican beef patties ready for grab-n-go.”

“Vegetarian options: Offers Vegetarian and Gluten Free options.

Parking: Depending on location finding close parking may be difficult at certain times.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking and entry”

“The best breakfast ever! Great service and a great”vibe!””

“Best prime rib sandwich I’ve had in a long time. The place was slammed with a Knicks game on and the staff were so nice and took extra care to serve us even though it was so busy.”

“I had a fantastic time at LMM Sweets, the treats are dangerously delicious, the vibe is pure happiness, and it’s officially my favorite local spot to satisfy a massive sweet tooth and leave with a smile!”

“I’m from Long Island and when we moved up here there we tried other bagel places. Easdale Avenue bagels top them all. Best bagel in town.”

“Come experience every thing Reason & Ruckus has to offer. Food! Drinks! And Music!”

“Best pizza in the Hudson valley”

“Very delicious food!!! I ordered 2 chicken k en Tikka dinners from Uber.will order again!!!”

“We were staying in the hotel next door and stopped by for lunch on one of the last days. The food was GOOD and the portions were generous. Even the service was better than expected. Wish we had stopped by sooner and multiple times during our visit.”

“First time at the location in Gardiner today- and I’m so happy I decided to try it! An iced lavender matcha is to DIE for! I didn’t catch the young woman’s name but she was so helpful, answered all my questions and made me a custom drink- and even made sure I liked it! The smoothie bowls are so fresh with crisp fresh fruit and toppings.. highly recommend! 😍”

“Hands down, the best tamales I've ever had. They're my favorite food! Also, every time, the restaurant staff are extremely friendly, accommodating, and courteous. Can't recommend this place enough.”

“Best place to grab food either for dinner or before the train.”

“thank you for the sandwiches. they hit the spot today. the dynamic duo was amazing. thank you for customizing for me. and you were so freindly on the phone. so nice to hear a smile these days. thank you. stay safe!”

“We love it…. so many options”

“Awesomeness food ... got a chicken burrito and it was amazingly awesome. Five stats awesome.
Recommend this place VERY HIGHLY!!
Might need to use Google translate, as the staff speaks barely any English.
Food is freaking awesome.”

“It was such a pleasant atmosphere. Very kind people. Food was on point and the portions were really big. I normally don't like fried chicken the second day but, it was still good the next day. Highly recommend.”

“THIS FOOD IS BUSSIN !!! 😭 I tried it for the first time and had to get it again literally the day after. And it’s no worries when you go in to get your food, everyone is laid back and extremely polite. KEEP IT UP ROYAL BLENDS I LOVE YALL !!!”

“Lo mejor rico fresco y casero”

“calamari was terrible, touggh waiter was great”

“After being seated waited 30 minutes for food . The pancakes were very cold the butter on top was, it seam frozen would not melt. Eggs and rest of food was warm. I had the Hots for I hop breakfast, it was very disappointing,will not recommend this place”

“I want to say thank you to Deanna for providing an excellent customer service experience! It is greatly appreciated.”

“I am writing his a second time because I don't see my review I just wrote. I have been going here since I was a kid! 60+ years! I have had parties here. Even my son's first birthday 38 year ago! My union even has had pizza parties here. Best Italian food in the area! Love their pizza, their eggplant parm, and their stuffed zucchini blossoms. My family loves their raviolis and even the chicken parm!! Never had a bad pizza or meal there!!!! I even live their salad with homemade dressing!!!! Can't go wrong!!! Even the staff is so nice!!!!!”

“Always order family birthday cakes from Frank's love the almond cigars”

“Amazing food and made gluten free. Thank you!”

“This is the best Chinese food I’ve had! Pork is so tender! Both chicken choices awesome! Servings plentiful! I’ll come back!!”

“Such a wonderful place and top quality food”

“Hands down my favorite place to eat in Poughkeepsie. Service is great, always met with a smile and the food is outrageous”

“It was such a pleasant atmosphere. Very kind people. Food was on point and the portions were really big. I normally don't like fried chicken the second day but, it was still good the next day. Highly recommend.”

“The pupusas with cheese and an herb were excellent! The coleslaw that came with it had a zing and was also delicious! We will go back!”

“Great place to dine with family and friends. The food was fantastic. The owner and staff were awesome. Looking for a great barbecue, look no further. It is worth a trip to try their food and enjoy the atmosphere.”

“I'm 71 yrs old. I've eaten burgers from New York to San Deigo to Orlando. The JERK BURGER is the BEST, Most DELICIOUS, MOUTH WATERING burger I've ever eaten in my entire life. When you bite into a Jerk Burger your mouth will Explode with flavor. We usually order several at a time. YUM! Mike”

“best i ever had.....fantastic”

“Such a good place for pre dinner snacks. Try it all! Great people and food 🥰”

“Always great Service & fun atmosphere”

“My wife & I love eating here. We've never had a bad meal - it's always delicious! Service is excellent. We love having Missy as our server. She is the absolute best!”

“A huge thank you to Bobby and his team at the Eastdale location for accommodating our special request this morning for our Soldier! There’s nothing like bringing a taste of his favorite place to him on his graduation from Basic Training! God bless you 🇺🇸”

“I'm 71 yrs old. I've eaten burgers from New York to San Deigo to Orlando. The JERK BURGER is the BEST, Most DELICIOUS, MOUTH WATERING burger I've ever eaten in my entire life. When you bite into a Jerk Burger your mouth will Explode with flavor. We usually order several at a time. YUM! Mike”

“calamari was terrible, touggh waiter was great”

“Tim and the staff did a great job accommodating our large group as a last minute request during a snowstorm. We had amazing service and food. Thanks so much! We will be back when we are in town again!”

“My son and I went in and each got a delicious shake. The young man helping us was alone but he was fast and friendly.”

“Always good and super friendly!”

“Food was phenomenal! I had chicken Mahoneys and it was to die for!”

“Best pizza in the Hudson valley”

“Spice Catering came highly recommended to us by our venue and friends. We are SO glad we went with them. We had our wedding at Locust Grove Estates. Billy and his team were a well-oiled machine working there. They knew the venue in and out. They also knew what to recommend for us for the venue. The day of the wedding, Spice Catering ensured that we ate and that we always had drinks if we wanted them. They were flexible with us in determining if we keep the ceremony/cocktail hour inside/outside due to the weather forecast. They also had plenty of staff to greet guests as they entered and to serve our guests. Erick, our maître d', helped our day of coordinator set everything up, take everything down, and ensure the timeline was followed smoothly. Erick was amazing to work with and took the time to get to know my husband and I to best support us on our wedding day. Our guests complimented how delicious and hot the food was and mentioned it as a highlight of the wedding. We HIGHLY recommend Spice Catering.”

“Had a nice lunch today and the food was delicious. Service was amazing.”

“Really good sauce. Not too bold, and not acidic. I had the Eggplant Parm, verrrry good. good service. And the cannoli may be the best I've had in a decade.”

“Just had it for the first time . Recently moved to Poughkeepsie and this is now my favorite spot to eat around here . 10/10 highly recommend”

“The best breakfast ever! Great service and a great”vibe!””

“Only go to this coffee shop if you want the best cup of coffee you'll ever have in your life. Only go if you want to be greeted by the kindest people in the world.

I had the absolute pleasure of coming to Anna et Pierre this past week while visiting a friend, and since then no coffee I've had has compared to the one Gigi made (seriously, you 100% must get Anna's Mocha Latte!!). My friend had already hyped up the coffee (and the kind people) so my expectations were already high, but the second I stepped into the door they were blown out of the water! The cafe itself is super pretty with the atmosphere being light and airy, almost all of the tables were filled with patrons either working or chatting, and we were greeted by two smiling faces behind the counter. Gigi immediately turned her warmth to the two of us and started up conversation, while Dade impressed me with his knowledge on all of the cafe's menu items and their specifics. I ended up getting Anna's Mocha Latte (which I still daydream about) and a raspberry jam filled muffin. Every sip and bite was to die for. My friend and I sat and enjoyed our food and drinks for a while before we sadly had to leave, but we ended up going back several days later. Gigi greeted us again with a smile and remembered my name (impressive after only meeting me once!), and I got an iced hazelnut latte and a raspberry jam filled croissant. Both were just as amazing as the previous choices.

I will now forever and always recommend Anna et Pierre to anyone I meet. Their customer service skills are top notch, genuine, and evident the second you pass through the door. Add-in their amazing quality beverages and pastries (at prices that won't hurt your wallet!), then you have on your hands an absolutely one-of-a-kind, magical place. You will not regret coming here... and then coming back again and again!

(I cannot stress enough that you have to try Anna's Mocha Latte!!!)”

“Louie and Nancy have created a light, great atmosphere to sit and enjoy an awesome meal with a great beverage. Loved it.”

“One of the most nice, considerate people. And the best customer service, they were super sweet and thoughtful. They gave me free mangoes drinks and bottle water. And don’t get me started on the food! The dubai chocolate is definitely worth the hype and you can’t go wrong withe churros. They really made my day ☺️ You have to go here if you shop at this mall!!!”

“Some of the best food in the Hudson valley, period. We had the beef kibbeh, spanakopita, fattoush salad, Kufta kebab sandwich & shish tawook wrap. Start to finish everything was flavorful, fresh, cooked and presented beautifully. The stand out was the spanakopita- by far the best I’ve had and the yogurt sauce was incredible. We’ll be back for sure, thanks for a fabulous lunch!”

“Outstanding food and great service.”

“My family and I have been a few times and we have always enjoyed our time. It is nice to have a comfortable place in the mall to sit down and have delicious food. I have tried the ramen once and enjoyed it, but I prefer sushi. We have never tried anything here and not enjoyed it. Two of us like to split the sushi for two which is more than enough food. There are a fair amount of choices for picky kids which is always helpful. Their boba and fruit teas are delicious and on our last visit we tried the Dassai Blue sake, which was very good. Shout out to Kai who stopped and talked to us about the sake and let us know that they actually have a brewery not too far away in Hyde Park. Eshin Ramen is so much more than I would have expected and we will keep returning for more.”

“Stopped in here on a whim for a quick snack when i was starving and....YES ...food was great! tasty and quick and they gave me a 10 dollar gift card just for coming in. Eastdale needed this badly and its very good!!”

“The best hummus I’ve ever had in my life. The pomegranate iced tea is incredible. The quality is extremely high in all of the food. The pita is soft and pillowy. The prices are high for the portion, but I wouldn’t want it to be cheaper for lower quality. We will be back!”

“kay but seriously… yum yum 😭🍪 I LOVE Crumbl. The cookies are always so soft and warm, and the flavors change every week which makes it even more fun. Every time I go, I end up finding a new favorite. Definitely worth it if you love sweet treats!”

“cute place, lots of options but boba is not included!”

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Shirley's Soul Food, and I must say it was an experience filled with love, nostalgia, and outstanding flavors. This restaurant holds a special place in my heart as it pays homage to the chef's beloved grandmother, whose passion for cooking and dream of owning a restaurant come to life in this heartfelt establishment. From the moment I stepped inside, the warm ambiance and soulful atmosphere embraced me. Now, let's talk about the menu. Shirley's Soul Food offers a myriad of tantalizing options that cater to every craving. It's hard to choose just one favorite, but the turkey chili stole my heart. The rich, savory flavors combined with the perfect balance of spices left me wanting more with each spoonful. The mac and cheese, accompanied by tender yams and perfectly fried chicken, was a heavenly trio that danced on my taste buds. The harmony of creamy cheesiness, sweet yams, and crispy, golden chicken was an absolute delight. To complement these delectable dishes, I highly recommend trying their signature half-and-half lemonade and iced tea. The refreshing blend of citrusy tang and subtle sweetness was the perfect accompaniment to the soulful flavors of the meal. Pay them a visit, and let your taste buds embark on a journey of love and flavor!”

“food and service really good”

“Nice! I enjoyed a regular cheese slice plus a meatball slice. The sauce, cheese, & topping consistency was impeccable, though I found the crust to be a little overly moist & doughy toward the outside of the slice. I can also appreciate that they offer breakfast & Mexican dishes, so I'll have to try to get back!”

“Mama La's RULES!!! Every meal I've gotten from these exceptional chefs has been superlative and having their cuisine available at Reason & Ruckus is pretty much the single biggest win-win in the city of Poughkeepsie. Thanks again for all you do — next time!!! ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥”

“The bar pizza is a little different but tasty. I don't like how they cut it. I prefer the traditional cut, and I the crust is sometimes my favorite part. There's, like, no crust at all on their regular bar style cheese pizza. They have Jane's ice cream, which is delicious.”