Highlights
Things To Do: Restaurants
Gilded Otter
A microbrewery with great mountain views inside or outside. The Dusseldorf altbier is an award-winner, and the beer sampler is a good deal. The eclectic menu has typical bar fare, as well as pizza, smoked trout mousse and jambalaya. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $$$ more...
Gomen-kudasai
A Japanese noodle restaurant with numerous side dishes and such entrees as broiled salmon, tempura and pork cutlet. Open for lunch and dinner daily except Wed. Apr.-Dec., except Sun. Jan.-Mar. $$ more...
Main Course
In its deli/restaurant in a small shopping plaza, this caterer offers a wide variety of well-prepared and healthy foods. Dinner main courses include pan-seared duck breast with coconut spaetzle and creamy Parmesan polenta. Open for lunch and dinner Wed.-Sat. and for breakfast, lunch and dinner Sun. $-$$$ more...
Main Street Bistro
This almost-hippie, almost-funky eatery serves good breakfasts, such as pancakes with cranberries and almonds. The salmon hash consists of grilled salmon, poached eggs, tomato, scallions and Asiago cheese. For other meals, there are numerous appetizers, burgers, burritos, stir-fry dishes and more. Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.; 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. $ more...
Mohonk Mountain House
Though its heydey has long past, this legendary 265-room mountaintop resort calls itself a Victorian castle and remains a Shangri-La for walkers. It is a National Historic Landmark with surrounding lands that can leave you breathless. Expect entrees such as braised short rib, cod cakes and eggplant rollatini. Reservations are required. $$$$ more...
The Country Inn
This is one of the world's best beer bars, located in the middle of nowhere. Choose from more than 500 different bottled beers and 11 taps. Various wines are also available by the glass or by the bottle. The menu has a Mediterranean influence and leans toward "rustic, peasant, country, provincial preparations." There's also a less expensive tavern menu, which includes fried-oyster sandwiches. Open for lunch on Sun. and for dinner Wed.-Sun. (beginning at 3 p.m. on Sun.). $-$$$. more...
The Village TeaRoom
Tasty fare in a historic downtown building with three dining rooms and two outdoor areas. The restaurant emphasizes local produce, seasonal ingredients and healthy foods, including many organic choices. Afternoon tea offers a wide selection of teas, scones and finger sandwiches. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner (closes Sun. at 8 p.m., Mon.-Fri. at 9 p.m.). $$$ more...
