Wonderful restaurant on a good day. Food came in reasonable portions but as expected you would pay for the view of the river. On a.clear day you can see Manhattan. Service was ok. Bring your shades!!

Red Hat is amazing. Our wedding here was absolutely perfect. It felt like extended family working with their team. There was no detail that was overlooked. I immediately started tearing up when I saw the space decorated for the first time. You can tell how much they really care here to make your day special. Food, amazing. Atmosphere, amazing. And holy cow that view. Michelle, Guisy, Juan, Thomas and the rest of the staff at Red Hat were the most helpful and I was incredibly thankful for them. They ran that show and made it so easy for us to enjoy our special day. If you are in the Hudson valley make sure you are stopping here. You will not be disappointed. Thank you all so much for everything you did to make our dream wedding happen. Everything was perfect. There will never be enough words for how thankful and moved I am about how lovely our wedding turned out. I will be forever grateful. I highly recommend Red Hat on the River for your next big event or the next date night! Much much love to this venue and team!

I visited Red Hat on the River for a daytime meal with a friend, and while the restaurant itself is beautiful and the host stand staff were warm and welcoming (coat check included, which was a nice touch), my overall experience was disappointing.

Most of the staff we encountered were friendly, but the service from our assigned server fell far below the standard one would expect from an establishment that presents itself as upscale. While I was asking questions about the menu, it became clear that our server was far more engaged with another newly seated table—guests who appeared to be her regulars. Their interactions were warm, attentive, and enthusiastic, while our table was largely overlooked.

Throughout the meal, our server rarely checked on us. We had to flag her down for basic things like water, refills, or assistance. She didn’t return to ask how our food was, didn’t offer dessert, and made no effort to provide the level of service typically associated with fine dining. Other staff members ended up being more attentive to our table than she was.

As for the food: unfortunately, it did not redeem the visit. The $42 salmon was a very small portion, dry, and overcooked. The Florentine Eggs Benedict was average at best, and the potatoes were simply large chunks without any memorable flavor or preparation. For pricing at this level, I expected much better quality and execution.

I travel often and visit restaurants ranging from small local spots to high-end dining, and I try to be fair in my assessments. While the front-of-house team was lovely and the restaurant’s setting is genuinely beautiful, I would not return based on the service we received or the quality of the food. Perhaps sitting at the bar or having another server might lead to a different experience, but the food itself was underwhelming.

I’m sure the restaurant maintains a loyal following, and I can understand how regulars enjoy being warmly recognized and cared for. However, as a first-time patron, my experience did not reflect the level of hospitality or culinary quality I expected.

My go to spot for my girlfriend and I to celebrate big events. The food is delicious and a great selection. Some things are a little pricey for the amount you get but you are paying for the terrific Service as well. Drinks are a little expensive... a glass of cabernet is $22, which I thought was a little much.
Terrific place especially in the warm weather where you can sit outside and get a beautiful view of the Hudson and the Palisades on the opposite Shore

1st time dining here and the ambiance was excellent. Beautiful views of the city & TZ bridge from the front patio area. The service was very very attentive and on point. The place is very cozy and beautiful. The only negative thing (which is really major) was the value & food. The charcuterie was embarrassing & poorly presented. Most of the food was drenched and I mean drenched in oil like the Exxon-Valdez and don’t tell me it’s “finishing oil”. The kids pasta & steak were great. The $17-$18 salad was dressed perfectly but the price for a simple salad! I guess you gotta pay the rent.