Is there anything better than dining directly on the water? I can think of one thing: Dining directly on the water and eating a really, really good meal while you do it. If you want to check both of those boxes and you happen to be in the Poughkeepsie area, there is one must-visit restaurant we can recommend. It goes by the name of Shadows on the Hudson and it might be the best fine dining in Poughkeepsie, New York.

One of the best steak and seafood restaurants in Poughkeepsie, Shadows on the Hudson combines amazing food with an amazing view of both the Hudson River and the Mid-Hudson Bridge. The building is located on a cliff 40 feet above the Hudson, which allows for a stunning vista.
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The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week and additionally has a famous gourmet brunch buffet that runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Sunday. It's also an ideal spot to host a catered event.
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When it comes to fine dining in the Poughkeepsie area, Shadows on the Hudson is among the best. Their menu features a variety of appetizers, salads and house-made pastas, but it is Shadows on the Hudson's steak and seafood that really shine. There is even a raw bar!
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If it's a little—or a whole lot, this is Poughkeepsie we are talking about—cold outside, you can always avail yourself of Shadows on the Hudson's elegant indoor dining area.
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Shadows on the Hudson has an extensive drink menu, too. There is a range of signature cocktails and mocktails on offer, and a focused wine program.
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Maybe you just want to sit at the bar and enjoy a beer and burger? Shadows on the Hudson's extensive food and drink menu has that for you, as well. It's a versatile range of food with an amazing view.
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Relaxing on the water and enjoying nice meal with a cocktail is many people’s idea of an ideal evening. Hudson on the Water delivers on this experience. It’s definitely worth a visit. While in the Poughkeepsie area, you could consider strolling on the largest elevated pedestrian walkway in the world or taking a trip to Inisfree Garden, a beautiful garden located just miles outside of the city. If you’re looking for a place to stay in the area, Homewood Suites by Hilton Poughkeepsie is nearby and offers a tough of homestyle comfort.

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Shadows on the Hudson, 176 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA