There are many fine restaurants in Sleepy Hollow Country. This is a diverse selection of restaurants representative of the choices you have if you are in the vicinity of our historic sites. The restaurants did not pay for these listings. The selections were made by our staff. If you have comments to make on this list, please feel free to provide them by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and give us a link to online information about the restaurant.

Fine Dining

Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Z
Pocantico Hills, NY
Blue Hill at Stone Barns is the Barber family's second restaurant for fine dining, their first being the well-known, highly regarded "Blue Hill," located in Greenwich Village, New York City. Their creative, prix fixe menus reflect the seasons and feature food from Hudson Valley and regional farms. In 2004, the New York Times rated this restaurant "excellent." Reservations for the restaurant (dinner only) are required. Blue Hill also runs a small, informal café for lunch and snacks. Reservations are not needed for the cafe.

Chiboust - Z
Tarrytown, NY
Bistro and bakery, French and Mediterranean cuisine, Wine Bar, handcrafted breads, pastries, sweets, confections.

Chutney Masala
Irvington, NY
A most attractive Indian restaurant we haven't tried yet, but the word-of-mouth is very positive. The restaurant is located near the river in Irvington.

Crabtree's Kittle House - Z
Chappaqua, NY
Excellent "Progressive American Cuisine" with award-winning wine list. The setting is a colonial style inn in a suburban neighborhood near the Readers Digest headquarters. One of the best known Westchester "destination" restaurants, Crabtree's Kittle House is expensive - but worth it. They welcome weddings and private parties, from 20 to 200 guests. The Inn has 12 guest rooms in addition to the restaurant. See also under lodging on this website.

Equus Restaurant - Z,G
Tarrytown, NY
Equus offers fine dining set in the luxurious surroundings of The Castle-on-the-Hudson. Prices are high, but the food, service and setting do not disappoint. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, business meetings or romantic outings. The greenhouse features views of the Hudson River, while an interior room boasts a roaring fireplace in fall and winter. Lunch or Dinner. Groups accepted.

Il Sorriso - Z
Irvington, NY
A charming restaurant on a side street off Main Street, near the river. Pleasant atmosphere in an older building. Ambitious Italian cuisine and an outdoor dining area.

Mima Vinoteca
Irvington, NY
They bill themselves as a wine bar/restaurant. This was the former location of the Red Hat restaurant and is very attractive, on the main street in Irvington. The website has their contact information and a few photos.

Monteverde at Oldstone Manor
Cortlandt Manor, NY
Located in an attractive, historic building overlooking the Hudson River, The Restaurant at Monteverde offers sophisticated dining, both indoor and outdoor. Awarded “Best View” by Westchester Magazine. Reviews, menus, and wine list are online.

Lago di Como Restaurant - Z
Tarrytown, NY
A small, family owned restaurant serving high quality Northern Italian food. Pleasant atmosphere. Lunch and dinner.

One - Z
Irvington, NY
Contemporary American cuisine and raw bar. In January, 2008 it was rated one of the ten best restaurants in Westchester County, by Westchester Magazine.

Peter Pratt's Inn - Z
Yorktown, NY
Attractive country inn in a historic building with fireplace and atmosphere.

The Red Hat - Z
Irvington, NY
Attractively decorated restaurant featuring American and some continental cuisine. An HHV staff favorite.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Z,G
Tarrytown, NY
This popular chain, known for its steak and seafood offerings, is located in the Westchester Marriott Hotel.

Casual Fare

The Mint Café at Philipsburg Manor - G
Sleepy Hollow, NY
The Mint Cafe is new as of May, 2007. The cafe offers panini-style sandwiches, salads, ice cream, espresso drinks, tasty treats. The outdoor patio and air-conditioned greenhouse cafe offer lovely views of historic Philipsburg Manor. Open weekdays from 10am to 4pm. Closed Tuesdays. Box lunches are available for groups, and Mint will cater events at Philipsburg Manor for up to 65 persons. Call Mint Cafe directly at 914-631-2120.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar - G
White Plains, NY and numerous other locations
This familiar chain restaurant offers a diverse menu of moderately priced food and beverages.

Blu - Z
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
They bill themselves as "a new American bistro." Menus, wine list, reviews, directions are on-line.

India House - Z
Montrose, NY
Food has been uneven but our staff in January, 2008 says, "New management seems to have brought this restaurant back to levels that earned it favorable reviews from the New York Times and Zagat." Casual ambiance. Kid-friendly. Menu online.

Horsefeathers - Z
Tarrytown, NY
A cozy, casual restaurant like something you'd find near a college campus. Excellent burgers. Some outdoor dining.

J.P.Doyles
Sleepy Hollow, NY
An extremely informal Irish pub and restaurant on Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow.

Justin Thyme Cafe - Z
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Recommended to us but we haven't been there yet. Sophisticated menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, and full lunches and dinners. Moderate prices. Menus and some small photos on-line.

Malabar Hill - Z
Elmsford, NY
Recommended to us but we haven't been there yet. Sophisticated menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, and full lunches and dinners. Moderate prices. Menus and some small photos on-line.

Puebla Restaurant - Z
Sleepy Hollow, NY
New in 2008, this cheerful restaurant offers Mexican food. Hidden away on Valley Street. "Delicious, authentic cuisine, lively flavors, welcoming service, and many vegetarian options," according to HHV staff members who have eaten there. Informative website.

River City Grille - Z
Irvington, NY
Set at the intersection of Route 9 and Main Street in Irvington, this restaurant looks like a brightly painted diner from the outside. Inside, however, it's clear that diner days are long past. The décor is cheerful and the food good.

Santa Fe - Z
Tarrytown, NY
The light and festive atmosphere combines with southwestern cuisine at this popular Main Street restaurant. The menu includes a number of vegetarian dishes and specialties such as crabmeat enchiladas.

Santorini
Sleepy Hollow, NY
A family-owned Greek restaurant rated "very good" by the New York Times on Jan. 6, 2008.

Silver Tips Tea Room
Tarrytown, NY
Sandwiches, soups, salads, scones, afternoon tea. Casual and simple, no frills, with many teas to choose from.

TGI Friday's - G
Tarrytown, NY
This popular chain is loud and bustling but can be entertaining. It's a mix of singles at the large square bar and families at tables decked out with red and white checkered tablecloths. Pub fare is the specialty.

Thai Garden - Z
Sleepy Hollow, NY
Casual restaurant, pleasantly situated, with valet parking.

Tomatillo - Z
Dobbs Ferry, NY
An informal, affordable Mexican restaurant. In their words, "...our menu draws mainly from Mexico, but many of our fresh, seasonal ingredients come right from the Hudson Valley, including organic produce from the Stone Barns Center. We make everything fresh daily, from the rainbow chips to the guacamole."

Umami Cafe - Z
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Highly eclectic menu with indoor and outdoor dining. Close to Van Cortlandt Manor. Rated "very good" by the New York Times in 2004.

X-ty 'n Fuffi - Z
Irvington, NY
An HHV staff member writes, "A jewel box of a restaurant across the street from the train station. It serves moderately expensive, eclectic but refined food in an intimate setting." They describe it as Mediterranean-Italian. The website is not helpful for the Irvington location.

Zanaro's Italian - Z,G
White Plains, NY
Zanaro's, in downtown White Plains, occupies a what was a handsome beaux-arts bank building. Now it has been transformed into a casually elegant restaurant, a part of the Center City complex which is helping to transform the downtown. Historic Hudson Valley and Zanaro's offer a group package which includes a Kykuit tour and lunch at Zanaro's.

Restaurants with River Views

Henry's on the Hudson - G
Peekskill, NY
New restaurant located at the Peekskill Inn. Though not actually ¨on the waterfront,¨ the outdoor seating has a terrific Hudson River view.

The Chart House - Z,G
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Riverfront dining with sensational views at this national chain restaurant. Reviews of the food are mixed.

Crystal Bay - G
Peekskill, NY
Great views of the Hudson. Now serving Sunday brunch and Saturday night "appetizer bar." Otherwise, this facility is available for private events.

Harvest-on-Hudson - Z,G
Hastings-on-Hudson
One of the most popular new restaurants in the Hudson Valley, Harvest's waterfront setting affords spectacular views of the Hudson River and the Palisade Cliffs. It takes a few twists and turns through Hastings to arrive at this remarkable site, but sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine and a fine wine list combine for a superb high-end dining experience. Lunch or Dinner. Groups accepted.

The Red Hat - Z
Irvington, NY
Attractively decorated restaurant featuring American and some continental cuisine. An HHV staff favorite.

Striped Bass - Z
Tarrytown, NY
Restaurant is located right at dockside in the Tarrytown marina. River view, and boat club atmosphere. Lunch and dinner. Groups accepted. Bands on the weekends. Menus and events calendar on the website.

Sunset Cove - Z,G
Tarrytown, NY
Tucked into a corner of the Irvington Boat Club (access via Tarrytown) Sunset Cove is hard to find but affords views of the Hudson River. Boat club atmosphere.