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The Homestead's main dining room - The Eldred Preserve, Eldred, NY

The Eldred Preserve

4.7
4.7
221 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge at The Eldred Preserve, named "The Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the Upper Delaware Valley," offers an elevated dining experience — featuring house-aged steaks and farm-to-table fare — all year long.

The modern steakhouse features several unique experiential spaces, including floor-to-ceiling windows in its main dining area, a wine-tasting room, private dining room, sunroom dining area, and an expansive covered, heated outdoor patio that’s ideal for dining al fresco. Guests can enjoy custom cakes for special occasions, holiday dining events, and special onsite performances.

The Homestead’s menus are ever-changing, and include a list of carefully-crafted signature cocktails, a wide selection of world-class wines, and an array of spirits and beers, many distilled or brewed in and around Sullivan County, N.Y.

The Lounge, also a Readers' Choice award winner, offers a comfortable atmosphere, beautiful views, and a nice selection of lighter dining fare.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon, Thu–Sun 15:00–20:00 Dinner Fri–Sun 16:30–20:00
  • Phone number
    (845) 557-8316
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Enhance your dining experience with a microdinner package! Ideal for parties of 15-40 guests, microdinners allow for simplicity + flexibility. Simply pre-select your menu options, bring your loved ones, and we’ll take care of the rest. <br /><br />Bar packages are also available!
  • Private party facilities
    From anniversaries and birthdays to graduations and promotions, private dining is available to celebrate your special moments with those who matter most. Consider our wine tasting room, enclosed pergola, or sunroom dining area for your next intimate gathering, and don’t forget to pre-order your custom cake or specialty dessert!
  • Area
    Monticello
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access
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Experiences

  • Lounge Menu Only

    Multiple dates available
    On Mondays and Thursdays, The Homestead Lounge is proud to serve our standard fare plus exquisite seasonal specials. The main dining room will not be open.
    Lounge Menu Only photo

What 221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Best Ambience

  • Hudson Valley

    Best Overall

  • Hudson Valley

    Best Food

  • Hudson Valley

    Best Service

  • Hudson Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Hudson Valley

    Best Value

  • Hudson Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Hudson Valley

    Lively

  • Hudson Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Eldred Preserve offers a picturesque dining experience in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. With "exceptional food" and "beautiful surroundings," this restaurant is known for its ambiance and attentive service. While some reviews mentioned service inconsistencies, many guests found the overall experience "delightful" and "memorable."

221 Reviews
  1. Allyson

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the Eldred Preserve did not disappoint. The duck was the better than ever and the Frenched chicken was great. The staff goes over and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. The only downside is some of the patrons not knowing how to dress which is unfortunate because the restaurant is more upscale. Jeans, baseball caps, gym shorts…… not the place for it.

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  2. Tyla

    New York City

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was lacking. Server needs more training. Portions were small and some items overcooked. Request to sit in main dining room only - the other areas are basic/boring and honestly not what you’re going there for anyway.

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  3. Yelena

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t say that the food was delicious! It was eatable at best. The waiters were very nice and polite and friendly but mixed our table orders ( who ordered well done meat got served medium rare, who ordered decaf cappuccino got served regular cappuccino, etc).

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  4. Stephen

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the shrimp & scallop stuffed mushrooms which made a nice start to the brook trout & pork chop. Disturbingly, no effort was made to debone the trout & the menu makes no mention of it. This aside, we enjoyed the meal paired with a nice Argentinian Malbec & finished with the gingerbread cake. If you're in the area, worth a stop for a pleasant meal.

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  5. Tammy

    Upstate NY

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love coming to The Eldred Preserve, whether we are just having drinks or eating at the bar or dinning in the restaurant. The atmosphere is beautiful, our servers are always courteous, professional and we always have a nice meal. Great drinks and delicious food.
    The Eldred PreserveResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Tammy, Thank you so much for your continued support and invaluable feedback! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, and we'll be sure to share your remarks with our team. Happy holidays!

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  6. Ian

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, loved the pianist playing christmas music, steak was amazing!
    The Eldred PreserveResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Ian, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent experience at The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  7. Eric

    Poconos

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding restaurant, staff and food. We will definitely be back!
    The Eldred PreserveResponded on 16 December 2024
    Hi Eric, Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our food and staff outstanding and we're already looking forward to your next visit.

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  8. Douglas

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Good ambiance. Great experience. A must visit.
    The Eldred PreserveResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hi Douglas, Thank you so much for your great review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and ambiance at The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  9. Pamela

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice setting for an adequate meal. Can not beat the country setting.
    The Eldred PreserveResponded on 5 December 2024
    Hi Pamela, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the rustic ambiance and found our dining options to your liking. We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. William

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful interior. Very clean and unique environment. Can’t wait to go back. Food was amazing.
    The Eldred PreserveResponded on 22 November 2024
    Hi William, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the unique atmosphere and dining options! We're already looking forward to your next visit. Thanks for your great review!

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FAQs

The Eldred Preserve is rated 4.7 stars by 221 OpenTable diners.

The Eldred Preserve does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Eldred Preserve

1040 State Rte 55, Eldred, NY 12732

Additional information

  • Area
    Monticello
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon, Thu–Sun 15:00–20:00 Dinner Fri–Sun 16:30–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (845) 557-8316
  • Catering
    Enhance your dining experience with a microdinner package! Ideal for parties of 15-40 guests, microdinners allow for simplicity + flexibility. Simply pre-select your menu options, bring your loved ones, and we’ll take care of the rest. <br /><br />Bar packages are also available!
  • Private party facilities
    From anniversaries and birthdays to graduations and promotions, private dining is available to celebrate your special moments with those who matter most. Consider our wine tasting room, enclosed pergola, or sunroom dining area for your next intimate gathering, and don’t forget to pre-order your custom cake or specialty dessert!
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