What People Are Saying About Tamayo Cafe
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The Scene – Housed in an 1864 structure in the center of an antique-rich village along the Hudson River, this traditional American restaurant is one of the area's most popular culinary destinations. A magnificent hand-carved antique bar and period fireplace lurk in the front room; the simply appointed main dining room is cozy, comfortable and never overly loud. The staff is charming. – – The Food – Chef-owner James Tamayo turns out a reliably satisfying American menu featuring lusty entrees like succulent duck confit with red-onion marmalade and wild rice, tender pork…
10/27/05
Worth Stopping
by superfoodie79
While visiting Saugerties for a wedding, I decided to check out the local scene. The village is charming & worth a trip if you're traveling up the NYSThruway. The menu at Cafe Tamayo was surprisingly innovative and to our delight, everything tasted as great as it looked! CT offers seasonal dishes, at moderate prices, with a great wine list. Service was a little slow... but the restaurant was also full and besides, this is not NYC... people are a bit more laid-back and I enjoyed taking my time. It contributes to the warm and charming atmosphere.
In response to the description that there are great antique shops a few steps away - there are! Lots of fun browsing - some more affordable than others (Greenbriar Cottage is one I remember), so carve out an afternoon for lunch and shopping - you'll be glad you did!
- Pros: Menu, Atmosphere, Town
- Cons: "Relaxed" service, (only a con for some)
11/25/04
Cafe Tamayo
by ed nowak
I like it a lot. I have eaten there at least one hundred times and I look forward to going back. I like seafood and they always have a good selection available. Their creme bruele is excellent. The service generally seems efficient and friendly. To me its the best restaurant in Saugerties.
- Pros: food, decor, service
12/13/02
overrated
by hudsonvalleygrl
The food was good, but not great and definitely overpriced. The atmosphere was pleasant, but dull and the lights are much too bright. The service was also just mediocre...it did not live up to the expections I had given its excellent reviews.
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The Extras:
Before or after dinner, stroll along Partition Street and check out the dozen or more antique shops. Most are fairly high-end, and there are relatively few bargains, but it's fun to look.
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