Dutchess County Restaurants

Hello everyone!

I thought I would continue my journey of writing about restaurants within driving distance of me and many of you by writing about restaurants in Dutchess County, which for those of you that don’t know, is the county that is after Putnam County. I will be discussing some of the interesting foods on their menus, in hopes that it will encourage me and all of you reading to go check them out.

The first restaurant is Mill House Brewing Company in Poughkeepsie. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Pork Tostadas, Street Corn Dip, Fish Tacos, Tikka Masala Meatballs, Garlic Bread Bruschetta, Tempura Fried Cauliflower, Margherita Pizza, Fried Pickle Chips, Pretzel Bites, Cheese-Sauerkraut and Potato Pierogies, Poutine, Truffled Short Rib Gnocchi, Braised Pork Belly, Fish & Chips, Lobster Pasta, Bistro Steak, Cauliflower Sticky Rice Bowl, Kielbasa & Pierogies, Honey Butter Chicken & Biscuit Sandwich, French Dip Sandwich, Smoked Brisket Sandwich, Peach Upside Down Cake, Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake, Triple Chocolate Chunk Skillet, Brown Sugar Butter Cake, Galaxy Brownie, Mini Chocolate Decadence, and Peanut Butter Sundae.

The next restaurant is The Salt Line in Poughkeepsie. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Truffle Fries, Spring Onion Focaccia, Crispy Polenta, Rigatoni, Steak Frites, Ice Cream, Catskill Chocolate, Brownie, and Orange Curd Tart.

The next restaurant is Shadows on the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Garlic Shrimp, Fried Calamari, Grilled Kung Pao Beef Kabobs, Garlic Bread Tower, Crab Cakes, Lamb Lollipops, Lobster Roll, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, French Dip Sandwich, Short Rib Gnocchi, Chicken Parmesan, Filet Mignon, New York Strip Steak, Ribeye Steak, Grilled Lobster, Seared Scallops, Creme Brûlée, Tiramisu Cheesecake, Passionfruit Panna Cotta, S’mores Mousse, and Brownie Sundae.

The next restaurant is The Roundhouse in Beacon. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Chilled Peach Soup, Crab Cakes, Grilled Corn Ribs, Slow Roasted Pork Tacos, Steamed Dumplings, Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich, New England Lobster Roll, Open Faced Flat Iron Steak Sandwich, Macaroni & Cheese, Seared Duck Breast, Paella, Fish & Chips, Steak Frites, Filet Mignon, Ice Cream, Vanilla Chai Creme Brûlée, Lemon Cake, Triple Chocolate Dome, Chocolate Hazelnut Torte, and Strawberry Shortcake.

The next restaurant is Eveready Diner in Hyde Park. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Chicken Tenders, Mozzarella Sticks, Onion Rings, Barbecue Quesadillas, Fried Calamari, Bite Size Cheeseburgers, Macaroni & Cheese Balls, Tex Mex Egg Rolls, Disco Fries, Pork Dumplings, French Onion Soup, French Dip Sandwich, Meatball Sandwich, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Steak & Cheese Panini, Fish Tacos, Pork Tacos, Penne Ala Vodka, Farfalle Bow Tie Pasta, Jambalaya Pasta, Macaroni & Cheese, Chopped Steak, Patty Melt, Fajitas, Meatball Parmesan, Chicken Parmesan, Eggplant Parmesan, Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Pot Roast, Pan Seared Scallops, Stuffed Shrimp, Fish & Chips, New York Sirloin Steak, Grilled Ribeye Steak, Skirt Steak, Hot Fudge Sundae, Brownie Sundae, Apple Pie, Boston Cream Pie, Cherry Pie, Coconut Custard Pie, Lemon Meringue Pie, Mississippi Mud Pie, Pecan Pie, Pie Ala Mode, Rice Pudding, Bread Pudding, Cannoli, Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, and Tiramisu. 

The next restaurant is Brasserie 292 in Poughkeepsie. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Lobster Bisque, Crispy Fried Tofu, Macaroni & Cheese, Onion Soup Gratinee, Fried Oysters, Berkshire Schnitzel, Red Wine Braised Lamb Shank, New York Strip Au Poivre, Pan Seared Scallops, Seared Duck Breast, Risotto, and Steak Frites. 

The next restaurant is Red Line Diner in Fishkill. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Buffalo Cauliflower, Fried Calamari, Macaroni & Cheese Balls, French Onion Soup, Mozzarella Sticks, Baked Stuffed Clams, Rio Grande Rolls, Pretzel Bites, Meatballs, Crab Cakes, Pan Fried Pork Dumplings, Angus Beef Sliders, Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders, Meatball Sliders, French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Disco Fries, Onion Rings, Quesadillas, Fajitas, Reuben Sandwich, French Dip Sandwich, Philly Cheesesteak, Macaroni & Cheese & Rib Melt, Chicken Pot Pie, Fried Chicken & Biscuits, Hot Open Roast Beef Sandwich, 4 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese, Baked Meatloaf, Pot Roast, Chicken Parmesan, Chopped Steak, Sirloin Steak, Skirt Steak, Sea Scallops, Fish & Chips, Stuffed Shrimp, Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya, Vegetable Stir Fry, and Penne Ala Vodka.

The next restaurant is Beast in Fishkill. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Carne Asada Tacos, Chicken Tender Bao Bun, Brisket Street Corn Sandwich, Pulled Pork Macaroni & Cheese, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Pork Belly Banh Mi Sandwich, Beef & Cheese Grilled Cheese, Cookie Cake, Beignets, and Mississippi Mud Pie.

The next restaurant is Dutchess Biercafe in Fishkill. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Lobster Roll, Mozzarella Sticks, Loaded Potato Soup, Pretzels, Fried Cheese Curds, Popcorn Chicken, Onion Rings, Steak Frites, Pork Schnitzel, Macaroni & Cheese, Potato & Cheese Pierogies, French Onion Burger, Poutine, Fried Chicken Ala Vodka, Grilled Cheese & Soup, Philly Cheesesteak, Chicken & Waffles, French Onion Soup, Tomato Soup, Belgian Waffle with Ice Cream, Deep Fried Oreos, and S’mores Skillet.

The next restaurant is Cosimo’s in Poughkeepsie. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Arancini, Fried Calamari, Stuffed Portobello, Jumbo Shrimp Baguette, Waffle Potatoes with Gorgonzola, Crispy Mozzarella, Brick Oven Garlic Bread, Meatballs, Crispy Polenta, Margherita Pizza, Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta, Portobello Ravioli, Cheese Ravioli, Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Parmesan, Veal Parmesan, New York Strip Steak, Herb Baked Shrimp, Creme Brûlée, Tiramisu, Apple Pizzette, Warm Chocolate Lava Cake, Cannoli, Tartufo, Cheesecake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Pizzepole, Carrot Cake, and Limoncello Tartufo.

The next restaurant is Melzingah Taphouse in Beacon. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Crispy Pretzel Bites, Macaroni & Cheese, Polenta Fries, Minestrone Soup, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken & Dumplings, New York Strip Steak, Lamb Chops, Beef Kabobs, Chilled Peanut Noodles, and Red Coconut Curry Stew.

The next restaurant is Essie’s Restaurant in Poughkeepsie. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Cornbread, Crispy Plantains, Jambalaya Croquettes, Grilled Hanger Steak, Chicken & Waffles, and Cheesecake.

The next restaurant is Crew Restaurant & Bar in Poughkeepsie. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Candied Bacon, Goat Cheese Wontons, Wild Salmon Fritters, Chicken Satay, Ahi Tuna Tacos, Steak Frites, Orecchiette Pasta, Filet Mignon, Creme Brûlée, Cheesecake, French Toast Bread Pudding, Salted Honey Tart, and Chocolate Lava Cake.

The next restaurant is Heritage Food & Drink in Wappingers Falls. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Corn & Ricotta Hushpuppies, Crispy Pork Belly, Shrimp Toast, Ribeye Steak Tips, General Tso’s Cauliflower, Ribeye Steak, Short Ribs, Braised Pork Rigatoni, Seafood Boil, Braised Lamb, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Maine Lobster BLT, Strawberry Brownie Ice Cream Cake, Apple Crisp, Cast Iron S’mores Cookie, Banana Cream Pudding, and Chocolate Cake.

The next restaurant is McKinney and Doyle in Pawling. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include French Onion Soup, Soup with Sautéed Shrimp and Scallops and Sauterne Leek Cream, Meyer Lemon Ricotta Ravioli, Avocado Egg Rolls, Fried Calamari, Buffalo Cauliflower, Crab Fried Rice, Duck Confit Bao, Maine Lobster Risotto, Cauliflower Gnocchi, Mushroom Carnitas Rigatoni, Black Angus Coulette Steak, Grilled Vadouvon Elk Chops, Wagyu Burger, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Raspberry Mousse Cake, Espresso Mousse Cake, Bailey’s Irish Cream Cake, Carrot Cake, Oreo Mousse Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Opera Cake, and Banana Chocolate Chip Cake.

The next restaurant is Canoe Hill in Millbrook. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Clam Chowder, Griddled Zucchini Bread, Roasted Mushroom Toast, Clam Dip, Seared Hanger Steak, Chocolate Pot de Creme, and French Apple Cake. 

The next restaurant is American Bounty Restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Chilled Cucumber Soup, Savory Donuts, Heirloom Tomato Pie, Corn Bisque, Potato Gnocchi, Smoked Duck Breast, Lamb Duo, Black Garlic Strip Loin, Umami Chocolate Tart, Black Forest Cake, Warm Peach Crisp, and Tropical Sundae. 

The next restaurant is The Bocuse Restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Truffle Soup, Beetroot Gnocchi, Roasted Summer Squash, Dry Aged Hudson Valley Rohan Duck, Ricotta Cavatelli, Milk Cured Beef Strip Loin, Blueberry Lemon Tart, Creme Brulee, Ice Cream, and Chocolate Caramel Mousse.

The next restaurant is Ristorante Caterina De’ Medici at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Margherita Pizza, Beef & Pork Meatballs, Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms, Rigatoni, Mezzaluna Pasta, Gnocchi, Grilled Sirloin, Risotto, Budino, Tiramisu, and Cheesecake.

The next restaurant is Daryl’s House in Pawling. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Fried Calamari, Shrimp Stuffed Avocado, Crispy Pork Belly, Three Onion Soup, French Dip Sandwich, Coconut Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Philly Cheesesteak, Lemon Butter Grilled Prawns, New York Strip Steak Au Poivre, Moroccan Lamb Tagine, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Profiteroles, Cheesecake, and Apple Crisp with Sea Salt Caramel Gelato.

The next restaurant is Dutchess Diner in Poughkeepsie. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Quesadillas, French Onion Soup, French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Onion Rings, Disco Fries, Chicken Tenders, Eggplant Fries, Mozzarella Sticks, Loaded Potato Skins, Greek Fries, Fried Clams, Pepperoni Pizza Rolls, Corned Beef Sandwich, Meatloaf Sandwich, Reuben Sandwich, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Philly Cheesesteak, Meatball Parmesan Hero, Philly Cheese Wrap, Chicken Cutlet Parmesan, Baked Meatloaf, Pot Roast, Hot Open Pot Roast Sandwich, Hot Open Roast Beef Sandwich, Black Angus Chopped Steak, New York Strip Steak, and Flank Steak.

The next restaurant is I-84 Diner in Fishkill. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Chicken Tenders, Onion Rings, Mozzarella Sticks, Fried Calamari, Fried Clam Strips, Spanakopita, Cheese Quesadillas, Steak Quesadillas, Vegetarian Quesadillas, Crispy Potato Skins, French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Loaded Baked Potato, Loaded French Fries, Italian Fries, Disco Fries, Steak Fajitas, French Onion Soup, Macaroni & Cheese, Crab Cakes & Cheese, Bacon Macaroni & Cheese, Steak Wrap, Vegetable Wrap, Portobello Mushroom Wrap, Sliced Steak Panini, Monte Cristo Panini, Reuben Panini, French Dip Sandwich, Monte Cristo Sandwich, Philly Cheesesteak, Chicken Cutlet Sandwich, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Pot Roast, Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Sirloin Steak, Fish & Chips, Chicken Parmesan, Lasagna, Eggplant Parmesan, Baked Ziti Parmesan, Cheese Ravioli, Nutella Pancakes, Nutella French Toast, S’mores Campfire Pancakes, S’mores Campfire French Toast, S’mores Campfire Waffles, Nutella Waffles, Ice Cream, Banana Split, Brownie Sundae, and Oreo Cookie Sundae.

The next restaurant is Millbrook Diner. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Fried Calamari, Mozzarella Sticks, Zucchini Sticks, Potato Skins, Cheese Fries, Fish & Chips, Fried Clams, Chicken Fingers, Cheese Quesadillas, Steak & Avocado Quesadillas, House Baked Roast Beef, New York Strip Steak, Meatloaf, Chopped Steak, Broiled Stuffed Filet of Sole, Broiled Stuffed Shrimp, Veal Cutlet Parmesan, Chicken Parmesan, Eggplant Cutlet Parmesan, Moussaka, Spinach Pie, Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Cheesecake, Boston Cream Pie, Pecan Pie, Lemon Meringue Pie, Coconut Custard Pie, Assorted Fruit Pies, Coconut Cake, Bread Pudding, and Ice Cream.

The next restaurant is Oakhurst Diner in Millerton. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Mozzarella Sticks, Chicken Lemongrass Dumplings, Edamame Dumplings, Potato Leek Soup, Patty Melt, Meatloaf Sandwich, Pork Tacos, Chicken Tacos, and Meatloaf.

The last restaurant is Palace Diner in Poughkeepsie. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Sirloin Steak, Skirt Steak, Scallops, Broiled Stuffed Shrimp, Asian Fish & Chips, Fried Shrimp, Rigatoni, Mushroom Ravioli, Veal Saltimbocca, Shrimp & Chicken Jambalaya, Vegetable Stir Fry, Pot Roast, Meatloaf, Chicken Parmesan, Veal Parmesan, Meatball Parmesan, Chicken & Biscuits, Macaroni & Cheese, Chicken Pot Pie, Steak Fajitas, Fish Tacos, Steak Tacos, Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Chocolate Sundae, Banana Split, Brownie Sundae, Oreo Cookie Sundae, Cheesecakes, Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Cannoli Cake, Apple Pie, Blueberry Pie, Eclairs, Napoleon, Peach Bread Pudding, Rice Pudding Cannoli, Tiramisu, and Lava Cake. 

Overall, there are many cool restaurants in Dutchess County. So, if you ever find yourself in that part of New York, go check them out!