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The River Grill at The Stewart House. - The Stewart House, Athens, NY

The Stewart House

4.8
4.8
120 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Please note reservations are for the 1883 Tavern Only.
For large parties please call to reserve the private dining room. 518-444-8317

1883 Tavern features an Art Deco bar and dining room. Farm-sourced dishes comprise an ever-evolving menu. Enjoy dinner in a historical setting on the banks of the Hudson River with weekly specials, an inventive cocktail, fine wine or local craft beer. Happy first hour each day we’re open (half price drinks), live music on Thursday nights and a burger & beer special, Friday martini & mussels special (every martini comes with a side of mussels), Sunday Bloody Mary menu and special Sunday Roast dinner with all the fixings.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (518) 444-8317
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please inquire at info@stewarthouse.com or call 518-444-8317
  • Private party facilities
    Weddings and wedding related events, special occasion dinners, birthdays, anniversaries or showers. Corporate retreats welcome. Please inquire at info@stewarthouse.com or call 518-444-8317
  • Neighborhood
    Catskill
  • Cross street
    second Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    15 min from the Hudson Train Station.Taxi and Uber available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

What 120 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Stewart House offers "excellent meals" and "amazing food" with a charming atmosphere by the water. Guests appreciate the "great service," "lovely waitstaff," and "beautiful restaurant" decor. The ambiance is consistently praised as "cozy" and "romantic," making it a perfect spot for special occasions or a casual dining experience.

120 Reviews
  1. Chris

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service...I try to eat there whenever I am near Athens.

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  2. Jennifer VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted a nice dinner and were recommended to go to the Stewart house, it did not disappoint! Such a cool/unique vibe, we ended up sitting in the tavern which was a more casual (but fun) vibe! It also happened to be burger night which was a great deal! Delicious meal and a beer. We will definitely be back.

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  3. Gina VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Private room amazing. Delicious food Great service

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  4. Gail

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time. This was a meeting place 1/2 way for each couple ( 1 hour or so ride for each). We had a wonderful time. Our waitress was friendly and attentive . We had a spacious private table and the food was well prepared and delicious. We appreciated the interesting and delicious vegetables included in several of our meals and having our water replaced whenever needed. We also enjoyed the historical , cozy ambiance. Our only complaint was the limited menu. We would have appreciated more salad options, a larger wine and beer ( including drafts ) selection and a larger dessert selection. Even if not much can be stored due to the remote location in winter, ice creams with different toppings such as liquors , hot fudge and warm fruit could be stored easily or perhaps, warn fruit crisps or cobblers.

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  5. Michael

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cowboy steak, good drinks and cozy atmosphere made for a great treat for a cold winters night!

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  6. Alexsa

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was delicious and as always service was amazing. The decorations just added to the adorable ambiance.

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  7. Kathy

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    As vegetarians there wasn't much to choose from. The restaurant is very pretty and that's the main reason we chose to go there. We went at the beginning of October and had a nice dinner - shared the burrata appetizer and each of us had a salad. My husband had french fries and I had a yummy cornbread in a small cast iron pan. All good. Last week they sat us at a table where the draft from the door opening repeatedly made it very cold to sit there. We asked to move, and they moved us. The food was horrible!! The burrata came in a cast iron pan but everything in it was cold, my "bread" came as toast, and I suspect it was stale and so they toasted it. Onions were everywhere in every conceivable form - grilled (but cold), pickled, mixed into the butter, ugh!! Maybe if you are a meat eater you will do better than we did. When I asked the waitress what she might recommend for vegetarians (some restaurants will put together something from their "sides" on other dishes) she pointed out the two salad offerings. Probably not going back, which is too bad because the restaurant is in an old building which is very well maintained and pretty.

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  8. Gia

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely time! It's a pretty place. Warm and inviting and the food was good.

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  9. B VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a nice meal with attentive service. Our party of 5 had charcuterie, fish fry, trout, sliders, ravioli, and grilled chicken. For dessert we had pumpkin pie and affogato. Everything was tasty and special requests on GF and omitting select sauces were accommodated. We’ll be back!

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  10. Laura

    Western NC4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    While the food is good, the server rushed our service, didn’t stay on top of drinks and had an overall negative attitude. Totally ruined the meal. There are better options if you are in the area.

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FAQs

The Stewart House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 444-8317.

The Stewart House is rated 4.8 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Stewart House

2 N Water St, Athens, NY 12015-1406

Additional information

  • Cross street
    second Street
  • Neighborhood
    Catskill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    15 min from the Hudson Train Station.Taxi and Uber available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (518) 444-8317
  • Catering
    Please inquire at info@stewarthouse.com or call 518-444-8317
  • Private party facilities
    Weddings and wedding related events, special occasion dinners, birthdays, anniversaries or showers. Corporate retreats welcome. Please inquire at info@stewarthouse.com or call 518-444-8317
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