Restaurants in Rockland

[tinery]

I'm looking for recommendations for restaurants in Rockland, anywhere from North Rockland to Nyack to Spring Valley (basically between palisades parkway exits 14 through 8).

I live in Rockland but whenever it comes to having dinner out with my family we end up at the same places - The Vietnam, Karavalli, Thai House, and Gilligan's. Nothing too pricey, around $20 or under for entrees.

[TeddyTD]

Cafe Barcel in Nyack is excellent and they've fixed the acoustical problems that plagued it when it opened. Sidewalk Cafe in Piermont has a new chef as of a few weeks ago and continues to be reliable French bistro fare. (Avoid the new Confetti's in Piermont; overpriced and dreary.) Union in Haverstraw is consistently very good.

[tinery]

I had dinner a few nights ago at Union. The food was very good and it had an amazing ambience. A bit pricey though. Not to mention an aggressively friendly doorman.

Actually most of these recommendations are quite expensive. What happened to <$20?

[menton1]

I recommended these above, not very expensive, definitely entrees <$20.

Cornetta's-- Piermont
River Club-- Nyack
Sidewalk Bistro-- Piermont
'76 House-- Tappan

Of course, as has been discussed on other threads, chain restos are very very popular. They are basically a mediocre food experience based on "no surprises" for the intellectually lazy that don't want to take the steps to find a wonderful chef-owned restaurant. They are out there, but it does take some work. In a nutshell, chain restaurants are not for people that care about food.

[mom22tots]

Cornetta's...do you recommend inside or outside? Looks like there are different menus. What do you recommend there?

[John Hudson]

I went to confetti's and thought the atmosphere was great and the entree's only ranged from somewhere between 15 and 22 dollars, so i don't get where the overpriced thing comes from. I would definitely give it a try if you have never been.

[Shawn]

Cafe Barcel in Nyack is a nice place at that price point.

[saturngrrl]

I used to live in Nyack and work in New City. I loved the little Cuban dive in Nyack (no idea of the name, or if it's still there!), Pizza Bistro (couple of slices of their arugula pizza was my standard Sunday night dinner) and O'Donaghue's for decent (not GREAT) casual pubby food. I also was rather fond of Pasta Cucina, Not fancy, but good food, huge portions and good for families, I think. There are also some pretty good restaurants down in Piermont, if you wanna drive down that way... Or the places at the mall, if you like the Cheesecake Factory or TGIFriday's or Chili's or Outback.

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Pasta Cucina
253 S Little Tor Rd, New City, NY 10956

Pizza Bistro
64 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

[menton1]

Wow, great recs for chain restos. Any Olive Garden or charlie Brown's?

[saturngrrl]

I said, "...if you like" them. Some people do. Some people don't. Pardon me.

[tinery]

no olive garden or charlie brown's in rockland. closest olive garden is in mahwah, NJ and the closest charlie brown's I know is mohegan lake in westchester

[menton1]

How about McDo's or BK locations?

[saturngrrl]

How about you can the snark? People are trying to be helpful. You are not.

[tinery]

haha i definitely didn't catch the sarcasm the first time...

there's nothing wrong with chain restaurants once in a while. the food is usually decent and well priced. whereas with "real" restaurants it can be hit or miss for big bucks. plus, olive garden breadsticks are better than the cold bread you get all the time at fancy places.

[HungryRubia]

I think you are talking about San Juan Cafe, and they are no longer open.

For pub-like food, I recommend The Olde Village Inne.
I totally agree with the Velo recommendation for a splurge. I have also heard wonderful things about Cafe Barcel, but have not been there myself.

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Olde Village Inne
97 Main St, Nyack, NY 10960

San Juan Restaurant
12 S Main St, New City, NY 10956

[saturngrrl]

Oh, I am very sorry to hear that San Juan is no longer around. I loved their food when I lived a few short blocks away. Cheap, filling and tasty. Bummer. I think it's time for a visit to Nyack to see what's what these days. I look forward to checking out the new spots around the village!

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San Juan Restaurant
12 S Main St, New City, NY 10956

[smilingal]

Sakana is great! - but sorry - I made a mistake - it is not called Haverstraw on Hudson - it is called Hudson Water Club.

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Hudson Water Club
606 Beach Rd, West Haverstraw, NY 10993

[menton1]

Whatever they call themselves, it's new management, and $35 for a mediocre entree just doesn't cut it for me. Half Moon looks better, better food, same river (Just the opposite bank) and saves you 50%!!

A clue to the ripoff pricing is the fact that the online menu has NO prices! What nerve, leaving prices off the website, as if the public is just dumb!

[mom22tots]

Sakana in Nanuet for great sushi.

[tinery]

mm I LOVE Sakana but it's a bit expensive and I always have trouble finding people who are willing to splurge a little on sushi =( Ahh I really want a super dragon roll now.

[mom22tots]

So good!

[smilingal]

Haverstraw on the Hudson - has been so many different establishments thru the years - but the setting - right on the water - can dine out on their deck - live music when we were there - great variety to the menu. Loved the total package.

[menton1]

Respectfully disagree about Haverstraw on Hudson-- HUGELY overpriced, horrible service, mediocre food. Take a ride over the TZ Bridge to Half Moon in Dobbs for a better experience in EVERY way.

[menton1]

Cornetta's-- Piermont
River Club-- Nyack
Sidewalk Bistro-- Piermont
'76 House-- Tappan

And, for a splurge, one of the best restaurants on this side of the Hudson:

Velo-- Nyack

[Shawn]

I just went to Velo for the first time and really enjoyed it. Definitely one of the best meals I have had in the area.

[mom22tots]

Am going there in a few weeks. What would you recommend?

[Shawn]

Goat cheese tart was very good. I enjoyed the scallops served with quinoa salad and my friends liked the gnocchi and the macaroni and cheese with truffles.

[mom22tots]

Thanks...I am a huge fan of scallops so I will be sure to try that one.