Relaxed restaurant & bar serving eclectic New American fare in an 18th-century home.
Diane Gibbons
Christmas Eve dinner was absolutely out of this world! The food, service, and atmosphere were all incredible. Everything felt special from start to finish. I’m already looking forward to coming back the next time I’m in New Paltz.
… moreFatima Skornjan
What a beautiful, quiet and picturesque location. Was asked if we wanted to be seated by the bar, dining room or outside. If I knew that it was screened in, I would have most definitely sat outside. Either way, you can’t go wrong wherever you choose and/or are seated as the place is beyond charming. Was in a rush so just had the street corn carrots, Shepherds (has lamb in it) and Shepherdess (is vegetarian) pies and all three dishes were delicious. HOWEVER regardless of your taste buds and regardless of what you are in the mood for you HAVE to order their street corn carrots. O. M. G. PHENOMENAL. EXTREMELY pleasantly surprised. A MUST try. Staff is extremely welcoming.
… moreAnthony Plate
Wonderful establishment with tasty food, unique atmosphere, and friendly staff (shoutout to Katrina!). We had the short ribs, scallops, and the street carrots – all done incredibly well. You can really feel the love in this place. I highly recommend.
… moreDani Massaro
My family had an absolutely fantastic lunch today at Garvan’s for my birthday. My husband and I dined here for Thanksgiving and we were so impressed that I had to come back with my parents. Garvan warmly greeted us at the door and showed us to our table. We had a five-star experience from the moment we sat down until the moment we left. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive, and when they brought out my creme brulee, they graciously sang happy birthday to me with style! All four of us cleared our plates from appetizers to dessert. I can’t say enough about how much I appreciate having so many vegetarian options to choose from. The Shepherdess Pie with lentils was absolutely delicious, thoroughly enjoyed both myself and my mother, who is not a vegetarian. My husband said his fish and chips was the best he’s ever had! We shared the vanilla creme brulee, banoffee pie, and lemon polenta cake for dessert, and they were all equally delicious. Thank you so much to Garvan and staff for such a lovely meal. I can’t wait to come back!
… moreJohn Sgammato
We had three wonderful dinners and a dessert, and I got to try a superb Red Spot Irish whiskey. There were enough seafood and vegetarian dishes that we had no trouble satisfying three people with very different tastes. Our server Tara was excellent.
… moreA S
Garvan’s Gastropub delivers a fine dining experience in a beautiful setting. We were seated in the dining room – the “new” addition, built in the 1800s. The room was charming, and full of character. Our server, Aiden, greeted us almost immediately. He’s fantastic at his job – personable, attentive and efficient, all with warmth and ready with a laugh or smile. My SO started his meal with the spinach salad, and shared a few bites with me. It had a lovely balance of flavors, and it disappeared quickly. While waiting for our entrees, Aiden brought out a piece of Irish soda bread for each of us. While my entree came with the bread, SO’s did not. Aiden claimed SO got a piece because it was our first time dining there, but I have a sneaking suspicion that it was because I told him it was SO’s birthday. My entree was lamb stew, which was perfection. I’ve never had lamb so tender. SO enjoyed the shepherd’s pie, which was by far the best I’ve ever tasted. Dessert was Guiness chocolate cake for me, and banofee pie for SO, delivered with a rousing chorus of happy birthday, sung by a few of the staff. Even their singing was wonderful! They all had great voices. Garvan’s was a delightful experience, and well worth the hour and a half drive to get there.
… moreShari Franks
The vibe is on point of what you would expect of a restaurant built in 1759. Quaint and cozy, super friendly and great comfort food. Service was impeccable…friendly, knowledgeable and sweet! One of our diners had a small issue with their food and it was taken care of quickly and way more than expected. The owner and staff are such an amazing and genuine group and treated us like family. Desserts are homemade and delicious! Great wine list too! Can’t wait to return!
… moreMarieAnn Raguso (Dr MAC)
Excellent food. Exceptional customer service. A great vibe all around. The owner actually cares about his customers and their experiences. My hubby took me here for my birthday and we had the best pint of Guinness outside of Ireland (which I can vouche for as we were in Ireland a month prior and even visited the Guinness Storehouse). The food was just as good as it is in Ireland. If you can’t afford to go to Ireland, this is the next best thing for authentic. I highly recommend everything on the menu! So far, we tried the sliders, soda bread, banoffee, Guinness chocolate cake, Guinness Lamb Stew, Shepard’s Pie, and of course pints of Guinness. All were wonderful and worth every dollar. We will be back for the live music and more, again! Check them out.
… moreSteve Howard
A totally local and genuine restaurant. Atmosphere is amazing and service from the staff amazing. Foods are all made on premises and portions and taste are great. A great dessert menu and many drinks to choose from from. Off the beaten path but worth finding.
… moreSteven Bernstein
We really enjoyed our experience on Saturday. The charm and food are unmatched. It’s an Irish place so I got the bangers and mash. Very nice taste all around. My wife’s shepherd’s pie was very tasty. If you are in the area, it’s well worth the trip.
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