Restaurants near Dutchess County Fairgrounds

We’ve been customers for over 15 years and have always loved the food and never been disappointed. We bring all of our friends who have also become Terrapin fanatics as well. The pork chile nachos are life changing :)

Our server, Paddy was excellent! Such a nice person and very genuine. He took very good care of us.

We love Kips Tavern. The decor, bartender (we always dine at the bar), food (the chicken pot pie is the signature entree), the location in historic Rhinecliff. We will be back.

I dined here alone on a Thursday night in the lovely and warm bar area, which has an intimate feeling. The bartender Matt was charming and made delicious cocktails tailored to my tastes. I had the cigars stuffed with chicken liver pate, and they were scrumptious, must order. My main was roast duck and it was perfectly cooked. I also recommend the creme brulee, which was the best I have had in a long time. Overall a great experience.

The view is outstanding and the best of the Hudson Valley. Enjoy the river and wide open space under the shelter with heaters and fireplaces to keep it cozy. The Shakshuka eggs were over cooked but the tomato sauce was tasty and on point. Eggs Benedict was the winner at our table with the wood fired pizza coming in second place.