$$$$French
Named after the Provençal word for “dining room,” Cenadou is warm and welcoming with crisp white walls, dark wood tables and royal blue chairs. Large windows line the room, framing views of the lush greenery just outside. In fact, this North Salem address is home to two enticing spots, with sibling La Bastide located one level down. Expect French bistro classics with a modern, Provence-inspired update, as in poached vegetables with a warm aioli emulsion or rack of lamb over a smoked eggplant purée with olive tapenade, lamb jus and herb oil. Even dessert offers a twist on tradition with baba au
$$$Seafood, American
Plenty of restaurants claim a farm-to-table philosophy, but Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish truly lives it. Set beside its own four-acre farm in North Salem, this charming white farmhouse overlooks the fields that supply much of the kitchen’s produce, herbs, berries and honey. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, while the cooking remains simple, seasonal and very rooted in ingredient quality. A hearty clam chowder packed with fresh shellfish, potatoes and bacon highlights the kitchen’s restraint, and a lobster roll filled with generous chunks of sweet claw and tail meat wisely keeps the focus o
TripAdvisor review sample · 3.7/5 · 80 reviews
Purdy's Farmer & the Fish in Mahopac is a bustling seafood and American restaurant with mixed reviews. Food quality is polarized: many praise the fresh, well-prepared dishes and cozy atmosphere, especially the garden seating and fireplaces, while others report declining quality, excessive salt, or errors. Service varies significantly; some experience professional and friendly staff, whereas others criticize rude hosts, slow pacing, and long waits. The venue features a rustic old-house charm. It suits diners seeking a lively, traditional setting, but visitors should expect potential inconsistencies in service speed and attentiveness.
Suitable for diners seeking a lively, traditional atmosphere, but visiting during off-peak hours may improve service consistency.
$$$$American, American Contemporary
This warm and inviting Victorian-style inn exemplifies country charm. After a glimpse of the valet line and attractive white clapboard façade, it’s quite obvious that this restaurant is for a pedigreed crowd. Manicured gardens complete the picture. The mien may be rustic, but the menu is utterly contemporary. It features a veritable hit list of Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s greatest dishes, albeit in tweaked formats. The classic tuna ribbons from the chef's eponymous Manhattan outpost inspires this kitchen's tuna tartare with avocado, ginger-soy sauce, and chili oil. Crisp, pan-roasted salmon is
TripAdvisor review sample · 3.2/5 · 80 reviews
This Jean-Georges establishment features a rustic yet modern ambiance that guests find charming. Food quality receives mixed reviews; while some praise the exceptional wine list and well-prepared dishes, others report issues with inedible entrées, cold appetizers, and poor kitchen management leading to significant delays. Service is similarly polarized, ranging from efficient and warm to inattentive and slow. Although the setting is beautiful, the inconsistent execution of meals and pacing detracts from the experience. It suits diners seeking a high-end Jean-Georges environment who can tolerate potential variability in service speed and food preparation standards.
Suitable for diners seeking the Jean-Georges brand experience and ambiance, provided they are prepared for potential service delays.
$$Central Asian, Regional Cuisine
Mount Kisco locals pack this impossibly delicious Georgian "kitchen" as well as the new culinary dialect that accompanies it. This is a simple, welcoming dining room with a trestle-like ceiling, soft Edison light bulbs and dark wood bar. There are a few must-orders, including the khachapuri, a boat-shaped bread loaded with melted cheese and a raw egg yolk in the center that's mixed together for a sinfully good treat. Another go-to includes the ground lamb kebabs wrapped in lavash sided by house-made French fries.
$$$$American, Contemporary
The Sisters of Saint Mary's certainly didn't eat like this, but if you take a one-hour train ride from Grand Central to Peekskill's Apropros Restaurant at The Abbey Inn, you will. This 120-year-old abbey perched high above the Hudson River has been painstakingly restored and transformed into a lovely inn and restaurant. The grounds, and the views, are worth the trip alone but the wine cellar boasting an impressive collection and the farm-to-table kitchen are equally rewarding. The menu leans traditional, with dishes ranging from rich lamb ragù atop tangles of thick pappardelle to grilled petit