Outdoor Grill Restaurants in Westchester

Striped Bass in Tarrytown has an outside area where they do that.

http://www.stripedbassny.com/cabana.asp

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

What's good in Tarrytown these days?

I have been to Tarry Tavern three times. The first time it was very good. The second, not very good. The third time the food was good. My issues with Tarry Tavern are more with the service than the food. And when seated by the owner, we found him less than welcoming.

We have had some good meals at Sol Mar, but I hesitate to recommend it because we've also had some bad meals there. It's surprising to me that Tarrytown doesn't have better offerings.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Grace's Table--White Plains

We went last night. All in all, an enjoyable meal. The atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming. There were some service glitches, but of the sort that would be expected in a place so new. The food ranged from good to very good. We had the burrata and heirloom tomato salad (very good), rock shrimp mini tacos (fine, but a bit bland), BBQ pork chop and sweet potatoes (very good) and halibut with ratatouille (good, but also slightly underseasoned). Small wine list, but varied with reasonable prices. The food was also very reasonably priced, and portions were generous.

Even in its present state where they are still working out the kinks, Grace's Table is already one of the better restaurants in the immediate area. Since moving to the area from Harrison last year, we have yet to find a casual, local place that we want to keep coming back to but this has potential. It seems like the sort of place that will only get better. As for the comments about the "vibe" or lack thereof, last night it was not full, but pretty busy. It was neither dead and bland nor a "scene." To me, the vibe was "comfortable neighborhood place."

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Sushi in Westchester

I like both Nanase and Azuma. They are the only places I eat sushi in Westchester I also see Nanase as more of an occasion place and Azuma as more accessible. I like Fujinoya for cooked food, but not so much for sushi. The sushi isn't bad there, but not in the same league as the others, IMO.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Cerbone of Naples, White Plains

No, I don't. We live in Hartsdale, so we're pretty close, and the take out menu does not mention a delivery radius.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Cerbone of Naples, White Plains

For those in the area, they deliver, too. We had dinner delivered last night. We ordered chicken scarpariello (on the bone) and chicken sorrentino. Both good, but I'd give the edge to the scarpariello. We opted for veggies on the side instead of pasta and they sent over nice portions of string beams in garlic and oil. A good sized hunk of warm bread, too. Thanks, wineconsul for bringing this place to our attention. Given its location and unremarkable look, I would not have otherwise thought of trying it.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Cerbone of Naples, White Plains

We had lunch there yesterday. We just had salads, but they were fresh and very good. We will definitely go back for dinner soon.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Peruvian Restaurant in Harrison NY?

Went many times until we moved from the area several months ago. It's a very pleasant place, run by a young brother/sister team. Our favorite dish there was the roast chicken. Juicy and flavorful.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Best Sushi in Lower Westchester

I go to both Azuma and Nanase with some frequency. Nanase is much better. That said, Azuma is very good. I think it's the second-best sushi in the area.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

La Catena in Ardsley: Any feedback yet?

Thanks for the report. We'll definitely give La Catena a try.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Don Coqui's over the top reservation policy

I have wondered about this restaurant, but this sounds like a very unpleasant experience on many levels.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

La Catena in Ardsley: Any feedback yet?

Did you go, Doberlady? How was it?

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Kyo Sushi in Hartsdale?

We have ordered takeout from Kyo twice. Since it's the only Japanese place in the area that I know of that delivers, I really wanted to like Kyo. But I don't. I would not have the sushi again, but I generally only like Nanase and Azuma for sushi in Westchester. Yes, they are pricier, but with sushi you generally get what you pay for. The hot food is bland, and most dishes have the exact same sauce. Both times we ordered we got a variety of dishes, and didn't like any of them.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Help -- moved to Scarsdale

Although having lived much of my life in Westchester but also several years in Nassau and Suffolk counties, I can say that there are many more good restaurants on Long Island than there are in Westchester, in all categories of food and price points.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Recommendations for Rehersal Dinner [Pearl River, Rockland County.]

Are you talking Pearl River Hilton? Maybe 10 minutes or so to Nyack. About 20 minutes to Congers.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Shoprite in Scarsdale

I agree. They have stopped carrying many of the items I used to go there for, their prices have gone up and it's generally an unpleasant experience to shop there.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Recommendations for Rehersal Dinner [Pearl River, Rockland County.]

So, with 40 people I'm assuming that you'd want a private room. Some places that come to mind are Restaurant X in Congers. Very pretty place with good food.

http://www.xaviars.com/restx/index.html

If you want someplace in Pearl River, Louie's on the Avenue is cozy with decent food. It's in an old Victorian house with lots of private rooms.

http://www.louiesontheavenue.com/

Alain's French Bistro in Nyack does not have a private room, but it's small so your party would probably be taking up most of the place. Good food and reasonable prices.

http://www.alainsbistro.com

Hope this helps.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Help -- moved to Scarsdale

Strange, I realized that since I've only had sushi there, I've never bothered to look at whether they have cooked food! If they do have cooked, it's a small selection. I think of it as a sushi-only place. If I want cooked I usually go to Fujinoya.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Recommendations for Rehersal Dinner [Pearl River, Rockland County.]

How many people and what type of food/atmosphere/price range are you looking for?

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Help -- moved to Scarsdale

I prefer Azuma to Hajime, too. I used to live right by Hajime and really wanted to like it, but never understood why people raved about it. In Westchester, it's either Nanase or Azuma for me.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Spiga (Central Ave Scarsdale)... did it close?

I agree. The food at Maya is, and Spiga was, not good. IMO, not a big loss.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Yard House/Ridgehill Shopping Center

It bugs me having to pay for parking out in the middle of nowhere like that, too. I can understand it in White Plains, but not there.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Best Sushi in Lower Westchester

Sushi Nanase in White Plains is the best sushi by far in the area.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Enthusiasm?

In the past few years I've noticed that sometimes it's the owners who are the problem. For example, when Tarry Tavern in Tarrytown first opened, my husband and I went there and liked it. We thought it would become a regular place for us. We returned a number of times and each time the owner sat us, yet he was not warm or welcoming, not to mention that people on their way to becoming "regulars" should at least be acknowledged with a smile, a "glad to see you again," or something on that order. But this guy would look right through us like he'd never seen us before. You'd think an owner would actually be glad to be developing regulars, but I guess not. It was pretty off-putting.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Best spicy food in lower westchester?

Calcutta Wrap and Roll in Ardsley will make a dish as spicy as you want it.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Honeymoon dinners - Hudson Valley

Xaviars in Piermont has a nicer atmosphere and better food than Restaurant X, IMO. Definitely more romantic. On the other hand, last time I was at Xaviars (around 6 months ago), the meal was not at all up to the standards of previous meals there. I'm not sure if this was an aberration, or a sign that the place is slipping. Maybe someone who has been there recently could chime in on this.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Blauvelt Coach Diner was not good tonight

I'm not a fan of diners, but i will say that there are very few diners (none that I know of) that would do the type of meal you described well. Chicken parm with pasta? Salmon? Both pretty risky in a diner setting. Better to stick with chicken soup, eggs, sandwiches and the like. The simpler the better.

I agree with some of the other choices in the area people here have mentioned. Also, in the strip mall right next to the diner you could go to Milano for a far superior chicken parmesan. For decent less expensive food, Lanie Lou's across the street is much better than diner fare.

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Good food in Ardsley?

i love Fujinoya. How do Nishi and Sazan compare?

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)

Good food in Ardsley?

Thanks, Big_Salad. I know about the other places in Irvington, Tarrytown, Dobbs Ferry, etc. I'm looking for options closer to my backyard, for when we want takeout or don't really feel like driving. I feared there wasn't much around, but I was hopeful!

Shawn in New York State (exc. New York City)