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

The Eldred Preserve

4.6
4.6
231 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
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
  • Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Spring 2025

    US$44.95 per person

    31 Mar 2025 - 13 Apr 2025
    Welcome to Hudson Valley Restaurant Week at The Eldred Preserve! Our menu includes your choice of a Starter, an Entrée, and a Dessert, all for one great price! The HVRW menu is offered Thursday through Monday in addition to the menus regularly available at The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge at The Eldred Preserve. *pre-fixe price excludes beverages, tax, and gratuity
    Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Spring 2025 photo

What 231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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 groups

  • Hudson Valley

    Healthy

  • Hudson Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Hudson Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Hudson Valley

    Lively

  • Hudson Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Eldred Preserve boasts a "clean and beautiful" setting with a "gorgeous" atmosphere, perfect for any celebration. Guests rave about its "amazing food" and "courteous, professional" service. Highlights include perfectly cooked steaks and delicious duck. With "gluten-free options" and a "beautiful county" backdrop, this is a must-visit destination.

231 Reviews
  1. Oliver

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on Valentine’s Day with a later reservation. The kitchen seemed to be a little chaotic or disorganized because they had trouble bringing out water and were missing several menu (on a limited holiday menu). The hostess was a little rude but the waitress was very nice and attentive. Food was fantastic especially the halibut and chicken breast with mashed sweet potatoes. Overall had a great evening but could tell they had a busy night.

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  2. Richard

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Perfect Romantic Valentines Evening other than the folks dining behind us. We now know more about Irish history and their family then we cared to.

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  3. Dave

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful!
    The Eldred PreserveResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Dave, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful time, and we hope you'll join us again soon.

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  4. Risa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is not only clean and beautiful, but the food and service is absolutely amazing! We’ve been there a few times now and we’re never disappointed. I love it there!!
    The Eldred PreserveResponded on 28 January 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Risa! We're delighted to hear that you enjoy your visits to The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another delicious meal.

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  5. Sally

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience. Our waitress was amazing, food was delicious, everything perfect!! It’s a perfect place to celebrate anything!
    The Eldred PreserveResponded on 28 January 2025
    Hi Sally, Thanks for taking the time to leave this great review; we're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience with us! We're grateful for your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for many celebrations to come.

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  6. Heather

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall bad experience- we have been many times and always had wonderful service and food. I know the hotel was throwing a new years party later that evening so I assume the staff and kitchen were preparing. We hardly saw our server, we waiting to order a second round of drinks for quite some time and ended up getting the check before we even had the chance. The food was subpar. Not worth the money. Would definitely suggest the restaurant close early in the future if they are going to shift all of their attention to the event.
    The Eldred PreserveResponded on 15 January 2025
    Hi Heather, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge! We understand how important timely service is, especially when enjoying a special occasion. We apologize for falling short this time. We'll take your feedback into consideration as we continually strive to improve our services. We hope you'll give us another chance to turn your experience around.

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  7. Anette

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Homestead for New Years Eve dinner and had a wonderful time! The food was excellent!! Everything we ordered was delicious. The service was excellent!! The staff was so nice and attentive. The ambiance was beautiful! We drove over an hour to get there and we will definitely be back.
    The Eldred PreserveResponded on 15 January 2025
    Hi Anette, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful New Year's Eve dinner with us. Your kind words truly mean a lot, and we can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit to the area. Thanks for your great review!

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  8. Mariann

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner tonight at our favorite local restaurant. We are so lucky to live in a beautiful county like this! Our server, Samantha did a phenomenal job and was attentive to our needs and extremely personable. My husband does not eat alcohol in his food and she prepared a list of dishes  that had alcohol so that he was aware to avoid them. We started with a beet salad and a Caesar salad both were perfectly seasoned and delicious. Our dinner consisted of filet mignon and scallops which were cooked perfectly.  one of the specials on the menu for dessert was crème brûlée with cinnamon toast crunch and I had to try it. It was great.  This restaurant is a must do if you are in the area don’t miss out!  it also has accommodations for overnight stays which are  perfectly appointed  welcome to the Catskills and the home of the 69 Woodstock festival!
    The Eldred PreserveResponded on 15 January 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Mariann! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience dining with us. It's great to know that you enjoyed our salads and dessert, especially the crème brûlée. We strive to make our guests' experiences memorable and it's heartening to hear that we were able to do that for you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Cindy

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow we came here not knowing what to expect. Food was outstanding and the place is gorgeous. Want to come back during the day to see the grounds. Give it a try. Oh by the way all our steaks were cooked perfectly the way we ordered.
    The Eldred PreserveResponded on 15 January 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Cindy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge. We're glad you had a perfect experience with your steaks and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon.

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  10. Allyson

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    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.
    The Eldred PreserveResponded on 15 January 2025
    Hi Allyson, Thank you for your continued patronage and for taking the time to share your dining experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your entrées and that our staff made your visit special. Your feedback is valuable to us and we'll certainly take it into consideration; we take pride in providing an upscale dining experience for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

The Eldred Preserve is rated 4.6 stars by 231 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 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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