Hudson Valley Dining Guide

It’s no secret that dining in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Berkshires is one of our favorite pursuits—and yours, too! Our quarterly Dining Guide is a spotlight for noteworthy offerings ranging from the brand new eateries on the block to those well-loved spots that keep their fans coming back for seconds. 

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Piaule Catskill

333 Mossy Hill Road, Catskill
Piaule.com

The restaurant at Piaule Catskill is a true destination–immersed in the landscape and facing a breathtaking view of the Catskill Mountains. The oak and glass-enclosed dining room sets the stage for a three-course prix fixe menu that is hyper-seasonal and emphasizes local farms and purveyors. Seasonal highlights include blistered sugar snap peas, wagyu with miso butter and charred ramps, and blueberry lemon pavlova. But embrace the possibility for surprise: the menu changes almost weekly.

Panacea Restaurant

6 Autumn Lane, Amenia
(845) 373-9800 | Panaceany.com

Rooted in seasonality and locally sourced ingredients, Panacea aims to nourish the soul. Chef-owners Jacob Somers and Khendum Namgyal run a full scratch kitchen featuring fresh seafood, housemade pasta, and creative mains paired with signature craft cocktails. Family friendly with a rustic farm-to-table setting, the enchanting garden patio and two dining rooms make Panacea the perfect place to host an event. Now open Thursday through Monday, with a daily happy hour from 5 to 6pm.

Bliss Juice + Smoothie Bar

7501 North Broadway, Red Hook
(845) 835-8337 | Blissredhook.com

Come and experience Bliss! Bliss Juice + Cafe is a beautiful oasis offering an exciting, good-for-you vibe, and nourishment that will make anyone crave their next Bliss fix. The cafe sources organic, local ingredients to create its signature cold-pressed juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls, grab-and-go salads, made-to-order breakfast and lunch cafe items, organic locally roasted coffee and espresso drinks, fresh bakery items, and more. Vegan and gluten-free options are plentiful. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-4pm.

Peekamoose Restaurant & Tap Room

8373 State Route 28, Big Indian
(845) 254-6500 | Peekamooserestaurant.com 

Pioneers of the farm-to-table movement, The Peekamoose Restaurant’s menu changes daily with the seasonal bounty, reflecting the close relationships that the Mills have established with local farmers. Chef Devin Mills grew up in the Catskills and spent his formative years working for some of the top eateries in Manhattan. Nightly bonfires, imaginative cocktails, and locally sourced farmhouse cuisine make this spot a must-visit. Peekamoose is celebrating their 20th year of being a Catskills destination.

Lydia’s Cafe

7 Old US Highway 209, Stone Ridge
(845) 687-6373 | Lydias-cafe.com 

Lydia’s Cafe in Stone Ridge has been a family-owned-and-operated local favorite for over 30 years. Breakfast and lunch are served six days a week under the banner Wesley’s Way Cafe. Saturday nights feature top-shelf jazz artists, along with a specialized menu that includes what duck aficionados say is the best they’ve ever eaten! The atmosphere is friendly, the vibe pleasant, and the food is as exceptional as it is affordable and plentiful.

Lucky Catskills

5932 Main Street, Tannersville
(518) 589-1002 | Luckycatskills.com

Lucky Catskills is a cafe and provisions shop specializing in authentic flavors from a variety of Asian countries. From its beloved “Taiwanese 3 Cup Chicken” to traditional Japanese ramen and homemade dumplings, diners will find a deep cut of Asian cuisine—plus popular beverages like Ramune Sodas, Milkis, and specialty seltzers, as well as staples like soy sauce, Korean beef bone broth, and soup stock coins for making that Tik Tok-famous dish at home.

Hudson Roastery

4 Park Place, Hudson
(518) 697-5633 | Hudsonroastery.com

Visit Columbia County’s only coffee roastery offering single origin selections and signature blends. Premium beans are roasted fresh weekly, producing exceptional coffee. Whether it’s Rip Van Winkle, Spook Rock Road, or their hallmark espresso Catskill Campfire, they proudly roast nine coffee varietals to enjoy and take home. Gather here to enjoy the best coffee, conversation, fresh pastry, and chef-inspired breakfast and lunch menu, or book a Coffee Roasting Experience for an immersive, hands-on coffee education.

Casita

1111 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA
Casitaberkshires.com 

Casita, the new restaurant at MASS MoCA in North Adams, was born from Justin and Mariah Forstmann’s beloved Chingón Taco Truck. Opened in 2023, the colorful 70-seat spot blends Mexican tradition with Berkshires ingredients, offering everything from street-style tacos to ambitious evening plates like ceviche, poc chuc, and whole fried snapper. With a focus on farm-sourced produce and inventive riffs such as mushroom empanadas with pistachio mole, Casita is both a tribute to Mexico and a celebration of local flavor.

This article appears in September 2025 and July 2025.