Poughkeepsie

The Culinary Institute of America
433 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY
+1 845 471-6608 (reservation line)
Three are open Monday through Friday, two are open Tuesday through Saturday

Five restaurants operated by students and faculty: American Bounty regional American, features Hudson Valley ingredients, Apple Pie Bakery Café bakery and pastry, Ristorante Caterina de' Medici Italian, St. Andrew's Café casual, family-friendly, and Escoffier Restaurant French. Be sure to make reservations in advance.

Shadows on the Hudson
176 Rinaldi Blvd
+1 845 486 9500
M-Th 11:30AM-10PM (Cocktails until 11PM), F-Sa 11:30AM-11PM (cocktails until 2AM), Su Brunch 11AM-2PM,Lunch & Dinner 1PM-9PM

Located on the riverfront, this modern restaurant is also a bar, outside seating, great views, great food, a little fancier than casual dress.

The Eveready Diner
4189 Albany Post Rd/ Rt. 9 North, Hyde Park, NY
+1 845 229-8100
Open 7 days a week

Great Classic American Food, Friendly staff, friendly neighbors. Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.

Cosimos Trattoria
120 Delafield St.
+1 845 485 7172

Brick Oven Pizza, reservations for over seven, outdoor seating available, near the riverfront,underneith the Walkway on the Hudson. Easy access from Route 9.