"We immediately felt welcome, and at ease by the laid back elegance and warmth of the place."
"All located in a lovely town, with outdoor seating options."
"The atmosphere is casual and sophisticated."
"A cozy bar, warm, inviting dining room."
"The ambiance was exquisite."
"The space has a lot of personality and charm."
"The atmosphere is stunning. It has a great bar with a drink menu that is amazing."
Cons:
"The seating was a little cramped against the wall and I caught myself talking a little loud and disturbing our neighbors."
"In addition while it was an attractive setting, the noise level in Nyack was very difficult to have a conversation."
"It wasn't a huge place though and they got tired of my 3 year old running around while they were trying to take care of their tables."
Service
Pros:
"The wait staff, service staff, and owner went above and beyond expectations."
"Waiters are extremely nice and can't do enough for you."
"The service was very attentive but not overbearing."
"The service was friendly, and attentive."
"Service was wonderful and food was phenomenal!"
"The service here is incredible, everyone works together to ensure customer satisfaction."
"The service was the highlight that really heightened our evening to something truly special."
Cons:
"The service usually is as well. However, I would warn those considering of dining outdoors during COVID to dine elsewhere."
"At the end when having a cake and coffee we were constantly interrupted by waitresses."
"They sat us in the very back, our waiter kept bumping my seat every time he walked past me and never said excuse me."
Food Quality
Pros:
"The food is prepared to perfection and the desserts are devine!"
"It's also the best gnocchi, desert, and steak I've found in the county so far."
"The food was also absolutely fantastic."
"Food was amazing! Tried several appetizers and several desserts and each one was just better than the other."
"The food was so delicious and precise."
"The food is fresh, the service is fantastic and everything we've eaten here is incredible."
"The food was a gastronomical delight."
Cons:
"Only negative comment would be that the salted caramel used in one of the desserts that two members of our party of five had was too salty."
"The food at Hudson House is overall pretty good, though specials can be hit or miss."
"The food should have been better executed for the price point. The Brussels sprouts and shishitos were undercooked."
Owner & Staff Interaction
Pros:
"The owner Matt is so kind and engaged with all customers."
"Nothing makes someone feel more welcomed than an owner introducing themselves and giving you a little history on the place."
"The owner came out to every table and personally had a conversation."
"You're not going to find a better owner or friendlier owner than Matt Hudson."
"The proprietor, Matt was extremely welcoming and helpful in making dining decisions!"
"The owner regularly makes the round and I believe he's a pastry chef."
"Owner came over to introduce himself and chat which is such a good business tactic."
Cons:
"The owner of this restaurant is entirely unethical and low."
"The head waitress or an owner not sure, was not very pleasant to deal with. She seemed to be in a hurry."
Price & Value
Pros:
"It's definitely a pricy place, but the food is very good."
"You might spend a couple dollars here but I can assure you it will be worth it."
"This place is priced on the higher side, but very much reasonable for the quality and quantity of food you receive."
"For $65 each (before tip) we ate - and were treated - like kings."
Cons:
"For such a fancy and expensive place, they have two prices for everything. One if you’re paying with cash and a costlier one if you pay with credit card."
"Spending $300 on a dinner to breath in other peoples secondhand smoke during a pandemic is something I won’t do again."
Location & Ambiance
Pros:
"The restaurant is the old regional City Hall, with original jail cells, the most amazing art work, and tin ceilings that have been lovingly restored to perfection."
"A really sweet space in an historical building in Nyack, NY."
"The ambiance was warm, comfortable and welcoming."
"The entire atmosphere of the restaurant was lovely and the owner Matt personally came by each table to ensure each guest was having a great experience."
"The decor and ambiance are elevated by the personal greeting you receive from the entire staff."
Cons:
"Unfortunately, the night before we ate at a French restaurant in the city and the comparison in price and quality was surprising."
"It’s obvious they don’t need to treat their non regulars with respect because they have plenty of business."