Food scene
Our favorite local eats. Many local restaurants are only open Thursday to Sunday with a few exceptions. Check websites before venturing out.
This iconic diner is smoking! Smoking pastrami, pulled pork, and more. The new owners are keeping the tradition of serving locally sourced foods. Note that many local restaurants are open limited days and hours, so be sure to check ahead - open Thursday - Mondays to 4pm.
https://www.wtdinerny.com
58 locals recommend
West Taghkanic Diner
1016 NY-82This iconic diner is smoking! Smoking pastrami, pulled pork, and more. The new owners are keeping the tradition of serving locally sourced foods. Note that many local restaurants are open limited days and hours, so be sure to check ahead - open Thursday - Mondays to 4pm.
https://www.wtdinerny.com
Not just for breakfast. From buttermilk biscuits and fried chicken to bread pudding and fish sandwich, definitely worth the visit. Open mon, weds, thurs, sun 10-7 fri & sat 10-9
https://www.graciestruckny.com
121 locals recommend
Gracie's Luncheonette
969 Main StNot just for breakfast. From buttermilk biscuits and fried chicken to bread pudding and fish sandwich, definitely worth the visit. Open mon, weds, thurs, sun 10-7 fri & sat 10-9
https://www.graciestruckny.com
Diverse menu at no frills To Go cafe - Ramen to Tacos. Outdoor seating next to their ice cream parlor Bittersweet
https://www.ordermermaidcafe.com
19 locals recommend
Mermaid Cafe
374 Main StDiverse menu at no frills To Go cafe - Ramen to Tacos. Outdoor seating next to their ice cream parlor Bittersweet
https://www.ordermermaidcafe.com
Everything that makes a French bistro French
http://bistrobrieandbordeaux.com
70 locals recommend
Bistro Brie & Bordeaux
5386 NY-23Everything that makes a French bistro French
http://bistrobrieandbordeaux.com
Great sandwiches! Serving breakfast and lunch or pick up a sandwich for the trail hike. https://www.circlewmarket.com
113 locals recommend
Circle W Market
3328 NY-23AGreat sandwiches! Serving breakfast and lunch or pick up a sandwich for the trail hike. https://www.circlewmarket.com
Mama's Boy Burgers
6067 Main StBurgers and milk shakes
Tabla
6033 Main StreetFlavorful tapas, pizza and more. https://www.tablacatskills.com
Bavarian beer hall Octoberfest-like atmosphere with music and entertainment. http://www.crystalbrook.com/mountain-brauhaus/brauhaus-menu
18 locals recommend
Crystal Brook Resort Mountain Brauhaus
430 Winter Clove RdBavarian beer hall Octoberfest-like atmosphere with music and entertainment. http://www.crystalbrook.com/mountain-brauhaus/brauhaus-menu
Trotwood Restaurant & Bar
230 Winter Clove RdComfort food steps from beautiful waterfalls hike.
Craft beers, local cheeses & charcuterie, sandwiches in a quaint setting. Five star grilled cheese - blue cheese + fig!
27 locals recommend
Saisonnier
11 Chatham StCraft beers, local cheeses & charcuterie, sandwiches in a quaint setting. Five star grilled cheese - blue cheese + fig!
Tacos, burgers, BBQ ribs, grilled chicken outdoors on the Hudson River
69 locals recommend
Stewart House
2 N Water StTacos, burgers, BBQ ribs, grilled chicken outdoors on the Hudson River
Brew, Wine & Cider Tasting
Left Bank Ciders
150 Water StThe Apple Cidery offers an extensive tasting menu
Unique ales and stouts served near the Black Bridge pedestrian walkway over Catskill Creek.
http://crossroadsbrewingco.com/catskill-taproom/
132 locals recommend
Crossroads Brewing Company
21 2nd StUnique ales and stouts served near the Black Bridge pedestrian walkway over Catskill Creek.
http://crossroadsbrewingco.com/catskill-taproom/
Open April to December, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.
https://www.clermontvineyards.com
42 locals recommend
Clermont Vineyards & Winery
241 County Rte 6Open April to December, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.
https://www.clermontvineyards.com
Huge selection of house made and other craft beers and menu of comfort foods at mountain brew pub. Open Tuesday-Thursday 4-8pm, Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 12-9pm, Sunday 12-8pm
123 locals recommend
Hunter Mountain Brewery
New York 23AHuge selection of house made and other craft beers and menu of comfort foods at mountain brew pub. Open Tuesday-Thursday 4-8pm, Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 12-9pm, Sunday 12-8pm
NYS official farm brewery (60% of ingredients from NYS growers) with an outdoor beer garden at former bottling plant serving small batch brews and pub food.
26 locals recommend
Old Factory Brewing Company
628 Main StreetNYS official farm brewery (60% of ingredients from NYS growers) with an outdoor beer garden at former bottling plant serving small batch brews and pub food.
Interesting brews served with pizza and burgers.
https://ripvanwinklebrewery.com
75 locals recommend
Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company
4545 NY-32Interesting brews served with pizza and burgers.
https://ripvanwinklebrewery.com
Drafts brewed with local ingredients, outdoor seating, fire pit, and wood fire pizza
81 locals recommend
Subversive Malting + Brewing
96 W Bridge StDrafts brewed with local ingredients, outdoor seating, fire pit, and wood fire pizza
Honey Hollow Brewing Company
376 E Honey Hollow RdCoffee & Baked Goods
Best espresso in town at boutique coffee shop and co-working space
https://www.nycitiot.com
8 locals recommend
Citiot
404 Main StBest espresso in town at boutique coffee shop and co-working space
https://www.nycitiot.com
Sip your coffee, enjoy a freshly baked goods at local breakfast and lunch spot overlooking Catskill Creek in industrial setting of the Foreland art campus
https://www.willasbakery.com/menu
27 locals recommend
Willa's Bakery Cafe
111 Water StreetSip your coffee, enjoy a freshly baked goods at local breakfast and lunch spot overlooking Catskill Creek in industrial setting of the Foreland art campus
https://www.willasbakery.com/menu
Kettle boiled bagels, bagel sandwiches, soups and salads sourced from local farms. Best for takeout, limited seating.
https://www.goodiescatskill.com/menu
19 locals recommend
Goodies
261 West Bridge StreetKettle boiled bagels, bagel sandwiches, soups and salads sourced from local farms. Best for takeout, limited seating.
https://www.goodiescatskill.com/menu
Vegan lunch selections. Open to 4pm seven days a week.
https://www.hilocatskill.com/menu
53 locals recommend
HiLo Catskill
365 Main StVegan lunch selections. Open to 4pm seven days a week.
https://www.hilocatskill.com/menu
Church Street Bakery
23 Church StreetItalian cookies to die for
Bartlett House café offers the most approachable and freshest fare around, from scrumptious soups, salads and sandwiches to mouthwatering skillet chicken and roasts. The air is filled with irresistible aromas of the world’s best baking traditions, including exquisite breads, flaky croissants, and reimagined muffins.
145 locals recommend
Bartlett House
2258 NY-66Bartlett House café offers the most approachable and freshest fare around, from scrumptious soups, salads and sandwiches to mouthwatering skillet chicken and roasts. The air is filled with irresistible aromas of the world’s best baking traditions, including exquisite breads, flaky croissants, and reimagined muffins.
Hiking
Gorgeous scenery, mountain views, fields, covered bridge, and stream on a level 1.5 mile walking path accessible to all.
114 locals recommend
The Windham Path
4982 NY-23Gorgeous scenery, mountain views, fields, covered bridge, and stream on a level 1.5 mile walking path accessible to all.
Moderate 7 mile hike to Windham High Peak
https://www.nynjtc.org/hike/windham-high-peak-burnt-knob
Burnt Knob
Moderate 7 mile hike to Windham High Peak
https://www.nynjtc.org/hike/windham-high-peak-burnt-knob
Easy hike from the public lot at North Lake to the site of the old Catskill Mountain House - follow the blue blazes to the open site for amazing views of the Catskills and the distant hills of Vermont, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
A great guide to hiking this area here -
http://catskillmountaineer.com/hiking-escarpment-HH.html
146 locals recommend
North-South Lake
Easy hike from the public lot at North Lake to the site of the old Catskill Mountain House - follow the blue blazes to the open site for amazing views of the Catskills and the distant hills of Vermont, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
A great guide to hiking this area here -
http://catskillmountaineer.com/hiking-escarpment-HH.html
Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head
New York 23AFawns Leap
Sightseeing
check out suggested itineraries here -
https://www.hudsonriverschool.org/hudsonriverschoolarttrail
Hudson River School Art Trail
check out suggested itineraries here -
https://www.hudsonriverschool.org/hudsonriverschoolarttrail
One of the regions oldest tourist attractions . Kaaterskill Falls is one of New Yorks tallest waterfalls at 260 in height. Accessed from both above and below, start at the top near Haines Falls for the safest access and breathtaking views located at the end of Laurel Road (off North Lake Road)
668 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls
One of the regions oldest tourist attractions . Kaaterskill Falls is one of New Yorks tallest waterfalls at 260 in height. Accessed from both above and below, start at the top near Haines Falls for the safest access and breathtaking views located at the end of Laurel Road (off North Lake Road)
Captain's Inn Point Lookout
7604 NY-23Route 23 scenic drive, amazing view
Zadock Pratt Museum
New York 23Hike to Pratt’s Rock a series of stone carvings