By Regina Sass
Nyack is a village in Rockland County,
New York, situated on the western shore of the Hudson river. It is just on the other side of the New York State Thruway from Blauvelt State Park, which is 590 acres of undeveloped forest where the only access is by hiking trails. The restaurants in Nyack give you the choice of dining on the river or in a historic building in the center of the village. They all have their own distinctive menus and they all offer a substantial and satisfying meal to those who have spent the day in the forest or on the river.
Two Spear Street
Two Spear Street is small, with a seating capacity of just 40 guests. The restaurant is located on the banks of the Hudson River. The dining room has floor-to-ceiling windows that give a panoramic view of the river and slide open for access to the outside patio. The atmosphere and style are dressy/casual and the cuisine is a mix of European and American. The menu features ravioli, chicken cordon bleu, roast duck, pan-seared scallops, lobster pot pie, salmon filet, twin lobster tails, rack of lamb, veal chop, pork tenderloin and steak lovers can choose from New York strip steak and filet mignon. The restaurant is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday.
Lena's Restaurant
2 Spear St.
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-7733
2spearstreet.com
Hudson House of Nyack
The Hudson House of Nyack is located in a historic building that once housed the village hall and jail. The former jail cells are now the wine cellar, the walls and ceilings still have the original tin coverings and the tables are set with crisp linen creating a formal atmosphere while still keeping true to the history of the building. The menu features Cajun shrimp and penne, lobster ravioli, free range chicken breast, Atlantic salmon, New York strip steak au poivre and New Zealand rack of lamb. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner six days a week, closed on Monday.
Hudson House of Nyack
134 Main St.
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-1355
hudsonhousenyack.com
Reality Bites Café
Reality Bites Cafe in Nyack, New York, offers fine, gourmet dining, in a casual and friendly environment. The focus of the menu is on healthy cuisine and the three big-screen TVs create a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Thursday night is psychic night, Friday the restaurant transforms into a piano bar and Saturday is jazz, blues and rock. The menu features veggie burrito bake, black beans and basmati rice, bleu cheese crusted filet mignon, rosemary pork tenderloin, wild mahi mahi teriyaki, shrimp fra diavolo and pasta marinara. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner and for brunch on Sunday.
Reality Bites Café
100 Main St.
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 358-8800
realitybitescafe.com
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About the Author:
Regina Sass is based in the Adirondack Region of New York State. She has been a writer for 10 years writing for publications in the real estate and retail industries. Online experience includes writing,advertising and editing for an educational web site. Sass is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
