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Kips Tavern  - Kips Tavern, Rhinebeck, NY

Kips Tavern

4.8 (274)
$30 and under
American
1 Shatzell Ave, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
Casual American Restaurant and Tavern overlooking the Hudson River.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 274 people are saying

Kips Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Healthy

  • New York State

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New York State

    Great for scenic views

  • New York State

    Good for special occasions

  • Dutchess

    Best Overall

  • Dutchess

    Best Food

  • Dutchess

    Best Service

  • Dutchess

    Best Ambiance

  • Dutchess

    Best Value

  • Dutchess

    Good for groups

  • Dutchess

    Healthy

  • Dutchess

    Neighborhood gem

  • Dutchess

    Great for fine wines

  • Dutchess

    Romantic

  • Dutchess

    Good for special occasions

  • Dutchess

    Lively

  • Dutchess

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kip's Tavern offers "excellent food," a "charming atmosphere," and consistently "very good service." Guests appreciate the "delicious cocktails" and "meticulously prepared" dishes. The "friendly and welcoming" staff and ideal location near Amtrak enhance the experience. Minor critique on music volume, but overall, it's a "delightful experience" and a "favorite."
274 Reviews
  1. Mark VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The bronzini special was a pleasant surprise. Consider adding it to the main menu.

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  2. John

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best of everything. Great food, great service.
    Kips TavernResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thank you!!!

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  3. paula

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    sun was setting over the hudson river and it is finally warm we sat outdoors on the patio and had a delicious dinner. kind and efficient wait staff
    Kips TavernResponded on May 2, 2025
    Thank you! So Happy you Enjoyed the Patio!

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  4. Jeffrey VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kip's Tavern is always a delightful experience: excellent food, charming atmosphere, and very good service. It's a favorite.
    Kips TavernResponded on May 1, 2025
    Thank you for the Kind review! We appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  5. Fritz VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place our first time there Christopher the manager/owner was helpful funny and just the overall fantastic vibe for a Sunday brunch a quiet one
    Kips TavernResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thank you! We hope to see you again soon!

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  6. William VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and Christopher and his team are the best!
    Kips TavernResponded on April 25, 2025
    Thank you! We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Katie VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious! Fast too before heading to the Rhinecliff train station. Highly recommend!
    Kips TavernResponded on April 25, 2025
    Thank you!

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  8. HP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    a fine dinner for the four of us with all dishes delicious and meticulously prepared. one minor point: the techno-music background is a bit dated and more importantly, was set too loud to the point it was annoying and impeded conversation at the table.

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  9. Bridget VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always super friendly and welcoming service. Delicious cocktails and great NA versions too. Delicious food every time. Had the chicken cutlet (again) and it was fantastic! Love this place with its ideal location, walkable to Amtrak!
    Kips TavernResponded on March 13, 2025
    Thank you for a wonderful review! We appreciate you taking the time and hope to see you again soon!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely warm welcome, bar friendly. Very accommodating as we ran into friends. Excellent menu with varied choices and delicious specials. Good wine choices. Service actually perfect. Timing good. Lovely experience. And that is about the third time I have been there and felt the same way each time. My friends hadn’t been there before and loved.
    Kips TavernResponded on March 2, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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Kips Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 274 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Kips Tavern

1 Shatzell Ave, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1 Shatzell Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Rhinebeck
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Right at Rhinecliff Train Station
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