Half Moon - Dobbs Ferry

If the weather cooperates, this is the place to eat outside at the waterfront. it is a special feeling to sit and eat in a very relaxed environment.

On Saturday night when we visited, the restaurant was bustling with activity. We had a reservation for 8 o'clock but weren’t seated until around 8:30. Thankfully, there’s a nice bar where you can wait. I had requested a window seat, but they wouldn’t guarantee it, even though I made the reservation five weeks in advance. Unsurprisingly, we didn’t get one. However, we did enjoy our meal, and our waiter was fantastic. I should mention that when the restaurant is full, it can get quite noisy inside. The views, though, are absolutely stunning!

If it hadn't been so hot that day, we would have happily sat outside and enjoyed the fantastic band.

I took my family here to enjoy a meal, and we sat inside with a lovely view of the beautiful Hudson River outside. The waitress was very attentive and pleasant. However, a loud guest at the table next to us was quite bothersome. I've dined here with my wife before, and the food was excellent. Unfortunately, this time, the meals felt particularly overpriced. The coconut dish tasted as if it had been simply warmed up—not bad, but not great either. The main courses were acceptable, but for the prices they charge, "okay" isn't quite enough. However, the dessert was out of this world—it was divine! You really pay for the ambiance, which is wonderful. Perhaps it was just an off night for the kitchen, and I'm sure we will give it another try this summer.

What drew us in was the location – the view of the Hudson from the patio adjacent to the river is simply GORGEOUS. Then it quickly became clear that the view was just the beginning. The service was great – attentive and consistent but not intrusive. The adults savored well-crafted and tasty cocktails and our meals were well-portioned and delicious. We enjoyed the raw oysters (East Coast) so much we ordered a second dozen. We had four adults and two kids in our group and had no issue in accommodating everyone’s preferences. The ambiance was very lively and dynamic – it seemed to be quite the gathering for locals (small parties and families alike) who were definitely enjoying themselves. After settling in, the staff made this family from Texas feel right at home! We are DEFINITELY looking forward to returning to Half Moon on a future trip to the Hudson Valley, and heartily recommend Half Moon, especially for those visiting from out-of-town – it’s not to be missed!!!