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These are the best places to eat in The Catskills
I love Phoenicia Diner on Rte 28 for a glorious post-hike chow. So many great dishes, and their Bourbon Milkshake is such a fantastic adult treat. Dixon Roadhouse in Woodstock (run by the same people) is a little off the beaten path for hikers but definitely worth the extra few minutes in the car for a solid post-hike chow.
Circle W Market in Palenville is a superb place to pick up food before you hit the hills. Their sandwiches are hefty enough for two people to share for lunch, or for one person planning a long day on the trail. Their coffee game is strong, too.
The wood-fired pizza dough at Okaley’s in Arkville is almost naan-like in its texture and deliciousness.
I recently had the best falafel at The Pines in Mount Tremper.
Okay, hope you enjoy this list…
The Best Diners, Pizzerias, Smokehouses, Restaurants, Burger Joints, German and Mexican Restaurants, Cafés and Donut Shops in the Catskills
= Visited
= Recommended
= Extra Awesome
Route 28: Boiceville, Mt Tremper, Phoenicia, Big Indian, Arkville
Great if you’re heading to Balsam Lake, Slide, Panther, Wittenberg, Peekamoose, Table, etc.
These locations are listed as they appear on Route 28 as you drive east to west.
- Hickory BBQ Smokehouse close to KingstonI’m keen to try these meats
- Bread Alone in Boiceville “solid”
- Boiceville Market IGA in Boiceville “good for sandwiches”
- The Pines in Mt Tremper “the greatest place on earth”
- Woodstock Brewing in Phoenicia “lots of outdoor seating”
- Phoenicia Diner just outside Phoenicia beloved by everyone
- Sweet Sue’s in Phoenicia re-opened under new ownership, gets solid reviews
- Brio’s Pizzeria in Phoenicia solid pizza, solid diner
- Peekamoose Restaurant in Big Indian for upscale farm-to-table nosh
- Oakley’s just east of Arkville “really good pizza”
East Catskills: Kingston, Woodstock, Saugerties
Great if you’re heading to Overlook or the Eastern Devil’s Path: Indian Head, Twin, Plateau, Sugarloaf, etc.
- Kingston Bread + Bar on North Front St super delicious
- Dixon Roadside in Woodstock run by folks who run the Phoenicia Diner
- Smokehouse of the Catskills just off Rte 212 in Saugerties
Tannersville: Devil’s Path
Great if you’re heading to Indian Head, Twin, Plateau, Sugarloaf, Hunter, West Kill. (Also good if you’re hitting the Eastern Devil’s Path when Platte Clove Rd is closed in Winter.)
- Shandaken Bake in Tannersville open Fri, Sat, Sun 8:30am til gone (and they sell out early!)
- Mamma’s Boys Burgers in Tannersville Great burger options (and Jane’s ice-cream)
- Pancho Villa’s in Tannersville
- Last Chance Antiques & Cheese Café in Tannersville “awesome food and drink”
Northern Catskills: Palenville, Hunter, West Kill, Windham
Great if you’re heading to West Kill, Windham, Blackhead, Black Dome, etc. (Also good if you’re hitting the Eastern Devil’s Path when Platte Clove Rd is closed in Winter.)
- West Kill Kitchen in Spruceton new! can’t wait to check it out!
- West Kill Brewery in West Kill regular awesome food trucks
- Circle W Market in Palenville many, many raves for this stop
- Jagerberg Hall in Hunter “awesome German food”
- The Windham Local in Windham “cozy place, great food, friendly service as well”
- Chicken Run in Windham “their Buffalo Chicken Wrap is amazing”
Western Catskills: Livingston Manor, Roscoe
Great if you’re heading to Balsam Lake Mountain, Willowemoc Wild Forest, Finger Lakes Trail, Trout Pond, etc. I don’t get out to this part of the Catskills much so thank you to Ralph Bressler of CatskillHiker.net for these solid recommendations.
BTW, here’s my list of Amazing Western Catskills Hikes.
- The Smoke Joint in Livingston Manor Great brisket and ribs. Take out or dine outside. Quick service.
- Upward Brewing Company in Livingston Manor A brewery with outstanding burgers. The beers are all brewed on site.
- The Arnold House in Livingston Manor Pub downstairs is for casual dining and a brew. Upstairs dining room offers a great skirt steak.
- The Kaatskeller in Livingston Manor
- Catskill Brewery in Livingston Manor
- Neon Croissant in Livingston Manor “The best croissants I’ve ever had” / Always busy on weekends.
- The Walk In / Stumble Out in Livingston Manor Day: “Amazing southern biscuit sandwiches” / Evening: “Craft cocktails and beer, nice wines, and great post-hike fare.”
- The Junction in Roscoe People rave about this place
- Roscoe Diner in Roscoe A Sullivan County tradition with an enormous menu. Fabulous deserts.
- Rockland House in Roscoe Sit down dining outside or get take out. Prime Rib is the star.
- The Courtyard in Roscoe
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J&J Smokehouse BBQ on Main St. in town of Catskill is really good too! The Piggy Pie was delicious.
Good to know. Thank you, Elke!
Brandenburg Bakery in Livingston Manor 🤤🤤🤤 everything I’ve tried there was soooo good.
Will check it out. Thanks, Stefanie!
Unfortunately, Brandenburg is now closed. It was reopened as the Neon Croissant. I have not been in but have heard it is expensive. It is always busy on weekends.
The Smoke Joint – Livingston Manor
Great brisket and ribs. Take out or dine outside. Quick service. Great for after a long hike in the Willowemoc Wild Forest.
Rockland House – Roscoe
Sit down dining outside or get take out. All the food is good but the Prime Rib is the star along with the salad bar. Great place to relax after putting in some miles on the FLT.
Roscoe Diner – Roscoe
A Sullivan County tradition with an enormous menu including Greek items. Fabulous deserts. Great for after your hike at Trout and Mud Ponds.
Spiro’s Countryside – Roscoe
Bring your own alcohol but the food is great and inexpensive. Greek specialties mixed with American cuisine. Vist here after a trip to Huggins Lake or Split Rock.
Upward Brewery – Livingston Manor
A brewery with outstanding burgers. The beers are all brewed on site and are sure to please. Stop by after hiking to the fire tower on Balsam Lake Mountain
The Arnold House – Livingston Manor
The Pub is downstairs for casual dining and a brew. The upstairs dining room offers a great skirt steak. Realx after hiking at Big Pond and Little Pond.
Ralph, you rock! I’ll update the page a.s.a.p.
In Livingston Manor 3 new places opened within the last year or so: The Walk In has amazing southern biscuit sandwiches and the Neon Croissant bakery has the best croissants I’ve ever had! The Walk In turns into the Stumble Out bar at night and offers craft cocktails and beer, nice wines, and great post-hike fare.
Fantastic update, thank you. I need to get out that way…
The Smoke Joint – Livingston Manor
Rockland House – Roscoe
Roscoe Diner – Roscoe
Spiro’s Countryside – Roscoe
Courtyard – Roscoe
Upward Brewary – Livingston Manor
The Arnold House – Livingston Manor
The DeBruce – Livingston Manor
Just to name a few
This is so helpful. What do you like about each of these locations, for hikers especially? (The list is focused on hiker eats, and is not meant to be a comprehensive directory of every eatery in the Catskills, so a note about a few of those places would help me decide what should get included…)
What happened to the Western Catskills? WY did you skip us?
I have Oakley’s in there! I don’t know too many places over that way. Happy to take solid recommendations…