When the sun is shining in Westchester County, there’s nothing better than grabbing a bite to eat along the water. Here’s a rundown of local restaurants for top-tier fare while dining waterside.
3 Westerly
3 Westerly Rd, Ossining; 914.762.1333
When it opened in 2017, this nautical-chic restaurant’s 100-seat terrace overlooking the Palisades became the best place in the county to catch a sunset over the Hudson River with a glass of frosé. If you go, prepare to savor the views while digging into bites like lobster pappardelle and Atlantic salmon.
Colony Grill
35 Abendroth Ave, Port Chester; 914.934.2428
One advantage the Port Chester location has over the famous Stamford original: a large patio overlooking the Byram River. Much like the original, however, it’s open past midnight on weekends because a balmy summer night, pizza, and beer go together like the Fourth of July and fireworks.
bartaco
1 Willet Ave, Port Chester; 914.937.8226
In summer, bartaco rolls up the garage doors and transforms into an indoor-outdoor hotspot, with crowds spilling out onto its Byram River-facing patio. Be sure to ask about the rotating secret-menu taco and wash it all down with a fresh-pressed margarita.
Harvest on Hudson
1 River St, Hastings-on-Hudson; 914.478.2800
This waterfront institution has a handful of outdoor dining options, including a sun-shower-ready covered patio and seating along the river. But the best seats are in the 2,000-square-foot landscaped garden with herb-and-vegetable patches, umbrellas, and wood-burning chimeneas.
Hudson Farmer & the Fish
11 River St, Sleepy Hollow; 914.631.8380
The blue-stone patio butts right up against the RiverWalk, with views of the Hudson River and the Mario Cuomo Bridge as the backdrop for seafood towers from the raw bar and crispy, thin-crust pizzas topped with ultra-fresh seafood and produce.
Kenny’s on the Water
2 Pelham Rd, New Rochelle; 914.999.4918
Kenny’s offers fresh food with a beautiful view overlooking the Sound. Whether you’re enjoying seafood, steak, seasonal ingredients, or cocktails at sunset, this spot offers delicious menu options for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
River Outpost Brewing Company
5 John Walsh Blvd, Peekskill; 914.788.4555
Beer and Hudson River views are the common denominators at these two dock-and-dine-accessible options. Direct lines from the brewery tanks pour pints at the lower-level patio and beer garden, and those same tanks also serve Fin & Brew upstairs, which pairs the craft beers with inventive, fine-dining takes on seafood.
Red Hat on the River
1 Bridge St, Irvington; 914.591.5888
The rooftop cocktail lounge at this waterside hotspot is one of Westchester’s favorite summer haunts, but dining on the patio (it’s dog-friendly, BTW) promises equally spectacular views, plus a menu of light, shareable plates, like crab cakes, a spicy tuna tostada, and customer-favorite French fries.
RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen
127 W Main St, Tarrytown; 914.631.3100
On weeknights, the patio at RiverMarket has some of the best people watching in town as droves of commuters return home on the Metro-North. But the real draw is the views of the Mario Cuomo Bridge lit up at night, the dog-friendly setup, and, most importantly, the expertly crafted cocktails from Emilio Ugarte.
Sambal Thai & Malay
4 W Main St, Irvington; 914.478.2700
Yes, it’s located in a parking lot, but once you’re seated on the 1,000-sqare-foot second-floor deck with Hudson views, you’ll never notice. From pad Thai to tom yum, Sambal has it all when it comes to classic Thai and Malaysian cuisine. P.S. Sambal does not take reservations for the outside patio.
