There are lots of good restaurants in the Hudson Valley. Many graduates of the Culinary Institute of America decide to open up businesses in the surrounding towns. That said this list is by no means complete and is based on recommendations from friends and family. Do your own research and I highly recommend making reservations.
The Petit Bistro
2-8 E Market St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Cinnamon Restaurant (Indian restaurant)
51 E Market St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
https://www.cinnamoncuisine.com/
Aroi Thai restaurant
55 E. Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Willow at Mirbeau
46 W Market St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
https://www.willow.mirbeau.com/
The Amsterdam
6380 Mill St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
https://www.lovetheamsterdam.com/
GioBatta (Italian)
69 Broadway, Tivoli, NY
Miss Lucy’s Kitchen
90 Partition St, Saugerties, NY 12477-1513
https://www.misslucyskitchen.com/
The Dutch
253 Main St, Saugerties, NY 12477-1332
https://www.dutchalehouse.com/
Slices of Saugerties
71 Partition St, Saugerties, NY 12477-1512
https://slicesofsaugerties.com/
Fancy ice Cream: Alleyway Ice Cream
135 Partition St, Saugerties, NY 12477-1561
https://alleywayicecream.square.site/#items
More family-friendly Ice Cream: Mickey’s Iglooo
72 Main St, Saugerties, NY, United States, New York
https://www.facebook.com/MickeysIgloo3/