A Complete Restaurant Guide of Places to Eat in Beacon, NY

Where To Eat In Beacon, NY 

Last Updated: 6/14/16

Recent Changes:

NEW! Breakfast hours at Stock Up, and beer is now being sold.
NEW! Brunch at Kitchen Sink! Sundays 11am - 2pm
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CLOSED: Seoul Kitchen
NEW: We have a new Brunch Page for A Little Beacon Blog!

It's always a pleasure eating and drinking your way through Beacon, so we created this guide to help you know where to eat and drink as you explore the town.  

What to Know About This Guide:

• This is organized as a "Walking Guide" starting from the train station on the west end of Main Street and ending by East Main Street past the dummy light.
• The Guide mostly consists of restaurants, but we have also included bars, wine, liquor, tea, coffee and soda shops. You need some beverages to wash down your food!
• Parking can be found on side streets, on Main Street, and in municipal lots.  
• New places are always popping up in Beacon and we'll be updating periodically. But if you don't see your favorite place, or have the inside scoop on something new opening up- give us a shout in the comments or email editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com.
• Closures of your favorite spot may be surprising, so we will include the recent closures of restaurants at the top of this Guide.
• Got a change about your establishment that you need to submit? Please email basic updates to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com
• If your restaurant or eatery is in this guide and you want it to stand out and promote something special, you can participate in our "Stand Out!' program, where we create a special picture for your business with your storefront, include your weekend events in our free Friday newsletter, and show your business in our Instagram and Twitter streams.

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ACROSS I-84, BEFORE MAIN STREET

Chateau Beacon

37 Lamplight Street

(this is on the other side of the I-84 bridge...you'll take a left at the Minute Man with a rifle statue, and another left after that)

(845) 765-8874

A large restaurant with a sophisticated Mediterranean menu with a wrap-around bar offering plenty of TVs for watching any game. Mainly open for a dinner with a solid bar scene, Chateau Beacon does offer a Sunday brunch and its large, horse-shoe shaped booths are family-friendly. Includes a special kids menu with their choice of vanilla or chocolate milk (and juice of course). See our early write-up of them here.

Open Tuesday - Sunday

Closed Mondays

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NEAR THE TRAIN, BEFORE MAIN STREET

2 Way Brewing Company
18 West Main St.
(this is down the hill from Main Street proper, near the train)
(845) 202­-7334
On your way up from the train station, either on foot or by car, Beacon's own brewery is a must­-stop. They will also have a new experimental beer to try each month!
Open Thursdays-Sundays 
Outside Patio Open 

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THE WEST END

(Close to the train station.)

Bank Square
129 Main St.
(845) 440­-7165
Your friendly place on the West End Main Street for a latte, craft beer, or Mast Brothers Hot Chocolate. Also has snacks like yogurt, granola bars, and homemade donuts when they are making them.
Outside Patio Open 

Chill Wine Bar
173 Main St.
(845) 765­-0885
A cozy wine bar offering tapas and live music every Saturday night. Sit at the bar or along the brick wall at a table for two, or spread out in the front in the window seat adorned with pillows. Especially known for their dessert selection which includes a s'more panini and cheese cake as well as their cheese and meat platter.

Tito Santana Taqueria
142 Main St.
(845) 765-­2350
Really fresh food you'd expect to find in a taqueria. From guacamole to fish tacos to cheesy quesadillas. Serves beer and cans of wine.
Outside Patio Open 

Kitchen Sink
157 Main St.
(845) 765-0240
Kitchen Sink features an eclectic mix of global and family influenced dishes, blending local ingredients with modern techniques. They put a spin on the classics, while creating new ones all using farm to table ingredients. Seating includes an outdoor garden patio. Check out their awesome Monday night fried chicken specials!
Open 7 Days for dinner only beginning at 5pm.
Except for Sunday, which also opens from 11am-2pm for Brunch!
Outside Patio Open  

The Pandorica
165 Main St.
(845) 831-6287
If you're a fan of Dr. Who, you will love this restaurant. Most importantly, however, is their food, which is delicious, comforting, and offers plenty of dessert options. Serves beer.

Artisan Wine Shop
180 Main St.
(845) 440­-6923
Beacon's most delightful wine shop that specializes in pairing wine with food. Every Second Saturday, Artisan Wine Shop hosts a be wine tastings with winemaker/import representative Luis Moya.

Poppy's Burgers & Fries
184 Main St.
(845) 765­-2121
Enjoy a great burger and fries in wooden booths in Poppy's. Serves 100% grass fed beef, 100% Hudson Valley, and 100% Humanely raised. Serves craft beer.
Open Thursday - Sunday 12-8 (or 9ish on Friday/Saturday)
Open Monday & Wednesday 12-4 (for the lunch crowd)
Closed Tuesdays 
Outside Patio Open  

Beacon Bread Company
193 Main St.
(845) 838­-2867
You'll find not just their delicious, fresh baked bread, but you can stop in for warm french onion soup, grilled cheeses and other sandwiches, cheese danishes, brownies...
Outside Sidewalk Tables Open 

BJ's Soul Food Restaurant
213 Main St.
(845) 831­-1221
Beacon's stop for soul food including fried chicken, ribs, ox tail and mac and cheese that rivals Stouffers. Enjoy a generous slice of a homemade three layer frosted cake. Serves beer.

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THE MIDDLE & "MARKET SQUARE"

Pleasant Ridge II
208 Main St.
(845) 831­-3444
Pizza and Italian food like chicken Parmesan. Seats large parties. Serves wine and beer.
Outside Sidewalk Tables Open 

Homespun
232 Main St.
(845) 831­-5096
Delicious spot for breakfast, lunch or sweet snacks (like carrot cake or chocolate mousse). If you are here on a Saturday, you are lucky because you get to order their deep dish french toast with real maple syrup, which is only baked on the weekend. Also has oatmeal, yogurt, quiche, sandwiches, and cheeses.
Open 7 Days
Outside Patio Open 

Isamu Sushi
240 Main St.
(845) 440­-0002
Beacon's most modern and hip looking sushi restaurant with a waterfall wall that kids love. Seats large party. Serves wine and beer.
Open 7 Days

Max's On Main
246 Main St.
(845) 838-6297
The local bar for a great dinner, live music, and late night eating. Live music every Saturday. Plus sports on TV.
Open 7 Days

Cafe Amacord
276 Main St.
(845) 440­-0050
Delicious Italian flare gourmet food. Enjoy salads with goat cheese and beets, cauliflower soup, entrees of fish or steak, and wine by the glass or bottle.

Royal Crepes & European Market
303 Main Street
(845) 831-6200
Crepes and Byrek have arrived at Main Street. Shop their market for authentic ingredients including cheeses, meats, pies, phyllo pastries and more.  Find plenty of sweet and savory options for Brunch or Lunch - either to bring home to make your own brunch, or find a crepe that suits your Saturday/Sunday.
Open 7 Days

All You Knead
308 Main St.
(845) 440­-8530
Stop in for a chocolate croissant, apple muffin, or chicken pot pie. You'll of course find a hearty chocolate chip cookie or brownie here, but you may also find whatever the baker decided to bake, like vegetable samosa.
Open 6 Days
Closed Mondays 

Denning's Point Distillery
10 N. Chestnut Street
Denning’s Point Distillery in Beacon, NY crafts the finest artisanal spirits available including Viskill Vodka, Beacon American Whiskey & Denning's White Rye Whiskey.They use high quality grains from New York state farms and strive to create classic spirits of unique character and depth. Denning's Point Distillery works from a unique,urban production space and offers impromptu tours and tastings.

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Get Frosted Cupcakery
323 Main Street, Beacon
(845) 765-1002

A "from scratch" bakery that uses local produce and products whenever they are available. Get Frosted Cupcakery prides itself in using butter, milk and sugar, all ingredients that bring you back for a second flavor. Get Frosted Cupcakery currently bakes over 100 flavors that are rotated on a weekly basis. Keeping the standard chocolate and vanilla they offer 12 different cupcakes each week in the case should you be walking by. They bake seasonally around holidays and can be counted on for special flavors like Guinness cake with real Bailey’s icing, pumpkin cupcakes, and easter bunny cupcakes. Get Frosted Cupcakery is known for their homemade marshmallow fluff, and even people who don’t like marshmallows come back for seconds. Be sure to also try their lemon cupcake!

Get Frosted Cupcakery has brought back their white chocolate baguette on Fridays only! People have been known to camp out and wait for it to come out of the oven. To butter or not butter...that is the big question. Insider Tip: oven opens at 11:30ish

Party orders are available for parties of any size, including birthdays, graduations or weddings. Please call the store at 845-765-1002 for ordering details.
Open 5 Days
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays
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Special Note From Get Frosted

Get Frosted Cupcakery will be at Piano Piano in Fishkill, NY on Tuesday, June 14th for a "Cupcakes & Cocktails" wine pairing at 6:30.  Make your reservations with Get Frosted at (845) 765-1002 or Piano Piano at (845) 896-8466.

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Baja 328 Tequilla Bar Southwest Grill
328 Main Street, Beacon
(845) 838-2252

Baja 328 is a Tex-Mex restaurant that is pouring over 100 varieties of tequila in a very chic, well-lit space that even has TVs above the bar for sport enthusiasts who want to catch a New York Mets game. Not sure how the remote controlling will go down here, but your dining experience is sure to include fresh, authentic Southwestern cuisine that will leave you wanting more, and another cocktail. The dining area is spacious, so can fit large parties. Open for lunch and dinner till 10pm (till 11pm on Friday and Saturday).
Open 6 Days
Closed Mondays
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Outside Sidewalk Tables Open 

Special Note From Baja 328

• Every Wednesday is "Rita's & Fajita's" night.  
• Every 1st Tuesday of the month is SIN Night (Service Industry Night) where service industry workers in the area get taken cared of.  Must bring proof of employment starting at 8 pm.

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Roma Nova
6 Eliza Street (on a side street off Main Street)
(845) 831-5729
This little pizza/taco combo is a favorite for some. It may be quick place to swing by and pick up a taco while you're out.

Quinn's
330 Main Street, Beacon
(845) 202-7447
The premiere collaborative, co-operative live music venue/Japanese restaurant in Beacon, NY! Their mixes traditional Japanese snacks, ramen and "Gringo Favorites" such as dog dogs and chili. They also offer a large selection of canned and bottled beers as well as fine wine and even a little sake.
Closed Sundays

Beacon Natural Market
348 Main St.
(845) 838-1288
The Deli Menu at Beacon Natural Market is an easy, tasty and healthy source for a work lunch or early dinner. A new menu is posted each week at their website, and you'll find creative dishes to select from, including Red Curry Chicken Soup, Mixed Green Salad with Golden Raisins and Walnuts, as well as Smoked Salmon Hash or a vegan Seitan Sausage  & Peppers main dish.

Open 7 Days

The Towne Crier Cafe
379 Main St.
(845) 855­-1300
Founded in 1972, in an old stagecoach stop in Beekmanville, NY, the Towne Crier Cafe has become a mecca for fans—and performers—of live music. After a brief stay in Millbrook, then a quarter­century in Pawling, NY, they relocated in October, 2013, to the blossoming arts hub of Beacon, NY. Their performance space is spacious but intimate—bringing you what the NY Times called “Down­home access to world­class performers.” Their fine­dining menu emphasizes fresh, local and natural ingredients. The Towne Crier claims that you will be tweeting "OMGs" after eating their desserts.

Beacon Pantry
382 Main St.
(845) 440­8923
Beacon Pantry is a specialty market for meats, cheeses, fish, crackers, jams, honey, granola, ice cream, and so much more. Known for carrying French and Italian delectables. Enjoy a snack at their window seat or grab something and go.
Open 7 Days 
Outside Patio Open, Back and Front

More Good
383 Main St.
(845) 797­-1838
Drink More Good uses locally sourced and organic ingredients to create hand­crafted soda syrup concentrates, tea and tisane concentrates, and bitters.

Oak Vino Wine Bar
389 Main St.
(845) 765­-2400
Oak Vino is an oasis for wine lovers. Enjoy the curated wine collection that is always changing. Serves light fare of tapas including cheeses, chutney, hummus, and more.
Food menu is available until 10pm.

Draught Industries
394 Main St.
(845) 765­-8080
Beer, beer and more beer! And recently added pork! This cozy alleyway of a bar has everything you need: BEER, and brawtwurst with plenty of cheese and onions. Lots of beer on a big fancy, super­impressive and high­tech tap system. Bartenders dispense great advice and samples to find your perfect beer for the evening. Did we mention beer? Get the scoop.

Yankee Clipper Diner
397 Main St.
(845) 440­-0021
If you need broad food selections from veggies to meat to seafood, Yankee Clipper is a Beacon staple that will seat you comfortably for any meal. If you've seen the movie "Nobody's Fool" with Paul Newman, you'll recognize Yankee Clipper in a scene. Find a huge menu that includes Italian, Southwestern, and enjoy a few dishes with a Greek flare such as a gyro or chicken slouvaki. Serves beer and wine.

Kennedy's Fried Chicken
392 Main St.
(845) 831-8411
Open LATE for your pizza roll, Jamaican beef patty, spicy chicken sandwich, and fried chicken meal cravings.

Stock Up
29 Teller Ave.
(845) 202-7400
Open 7 days, 9am - 8pm
Sandwiches and salads to eat in or takeaway, plus breakfast and beer! They have a build-your-own-sandwich style menu (starting with turkey, ham, pastrami or roast beef) and a nice selection of salads, most of which are vegetarian. They also offer a menu of coffee drinks. Indoor and outdoor seating, wifi. Get the scoop and read our review!
Open 7 Days  
Outside Patio Open 

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THE EAST END & BEYOND

(Close to The Mountain.)

The Beacon Bite
416 Main St.
A gourmet food truck parked in a lot that is adorned with colorful picnic tables and public art. It's a bright red truck, you can't miss it. The menu changes daily and according to farm freshness. Open Thursday-Sunday, this is your weekend quick bite to eat. Serves More Good soda and root beer, but no actual beer. This is a seasonal food truck, and closes in the winter. Sometimes they go to Japan for inspiration.
Open Wednesday - Sunday
Closed Monday, Tuesday
The Whole Thing is Outside Seating, or Takeaway


Ella's Bellas
418 Main St.
(845) 765-8502
A beautiful cafe and eatery serving baked goods, salads and soups that are all gluten free and really good. Some of the best chocolate chip cookies and lemon bars around. Be sure to try their mini pumpkin pies, and enjoy coffee from Tas Kafé and cocktails from syrups from More Good.
Open 6 Days
Closed on Tuesdays. 
Outside Patio Open 

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The Vault
446 Main St.
(845) 202-7735
The Vault is Beacon's newest restaurant, serving spirits and tappas for lunch and dinner. Located in an old bank, the interior is beautiful and does offer outdoor seating on their patio overlooking Main Street. The menu includes fresh fish, meat, soups, and cocktails. The Vault is a late-night eating option, and is open daily except Mondays.
Open 6 Days
Closed on Wednesdays
Check The Vault's Facebook page for bands, special events and food & drink specials.
Outside Patio Open with Live Music opportunities

HAPPY HOUR
Enjoy Happy Hour weekdays from 4pm-7pm.
$3-$4 bottles of beer
$5 drafts
$8 glass of wine

DISCOUNTS & DEALS FOR VIPS - LIMITED TIME ONLY!

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROMOTIONS FROM THE VAULT
Watch The Vault's Facebook page for when these discounts are in effect:

Beacon Spirit Week (going on now!): Beacon residents enjoy 20% off with proof of residency. 

Friday, June 24th: It's Mystery Band night! Come in to see who is playing.

Saturday, June 25th: A blues band is playing.

Ladies Night Friday & Saturday: Ladies Night on Friday and Saturday from 10pm-midnight, which means ladies enjoy Happy Hour prices, and a $7 late-night menu from 10pm-midnight. Get apps for $7 for late night snacks.

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Harry's Hot Sandwiches
449 Main St.
(845) 765-8111
The name is pretty self explanatory: Great sandwiches, coffee, and other goodies. You can hang out or take it to go!
Outside Sidewalk Tables Open 

Joe's Irish Pub
455 Main St.
(845) 838­-1779
Local watering hole with great drink prices. Special for Second Saturday: St. George and Friends Second Saturday Jam­15 to 40 musicians every month under one roof. This love entertainment has been going on every Second Saturday for the past 12 years and continues into its 13th.

Beacon Bath & Bubble
458 Main St.
(845) 440­-6782
This spot is not only a soap shop, they also have the unique offering of old fashioned, vintage & retro soda pop in 36 brands! You can enjoy a bubbly soda pop from yesteryear in­house or to bring home as a customized 6­pack.

Brother's Trattoria
465 Main St.
(845) 838­-3300
Find pizza here of course, but also many more entrees of fish, steak and chicken. A favorite pizza is "Grandma's", a Sicilian style garlic cheese pizza with fresh tomato. Also ask about their gluten free pizza.
Open 7 Days

Beacon Bagel
466 Main St.
(845) 440­-6958
There is no replacement for a craving for a salmon lox on a bagel, or for a breakfast egg and cheese bagel sandwich ­ which is why you'll peel off into Beacon Bagel for a filling sandwich before you continue on your night of wine, beer and other spirits. Very kid friendly and can make pretty much anything you like. Serves chocolate milk, juice, and lattes.
Open 7 Days
Now Open Late: Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm - 2am
Outside Sidewalk Tables Open 


Beacon Falls Cafe
472 Main St.
(845) 765­-0172
This American Bistro restaurant has a cozy and comfortable atmosphere with its quaint, old mountain town decor and super friendly staff. They offer plenty of delicious comfort food and beer options for diners.
Outside Sidewalk Tables Open 

The Chocolate Studio
494 Main St.
(845) 765-­1165
The Chocolate Studio (formerly Gourmetibles) is perfectly suited for birthday parties for kids of all ages. They make their delicious treats in their own kitchen, including custom cakes, made to order. The aroma may hook you in for the night. They also make our own Cake Pops, French Macarons, chocolate covered Bacon, chocolate covered pretzels and lots more.

Raddish
504 Main St.
(845)838-5353
Fresh Salads, sandwiches, soups, and smoothies. Create your own delicious salad from their salad bar or grab a Raddish original creation: the Buffalo Chicken Salad looks pretty hearty!

Sukhothai
516 Main St.
(845) 790-5375
Sukhothai creates traditional Thai dishes, such as Pad Thai and Som Tam.  They offer to spice each entree is to your taste, available in 1–5 in degrees of hotness.

The Hop
554 Main St.
(845) 440­-8676
The Hop is a food and craft beer lovers destination for beer and artisanal comfort food. They pour from 16 rotating taps for tastings or growler fills for home. The menu changes seasonally, earning them multiple good reviews by The New York Times. They also feature feature local artisan cheeses, chocolates, pickles, jams & house-made sausages, terrines & pâtés. All the meat is sourced locally and butchered in-house and as much local produce as possible is used to craft the menu.

Open 6 Days
Closed Tuesdays

Reservations strongly encouraged.
Outside Back Area Open 

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EAST MAIN STREET

Just over the tiny Fishkill Creek bridge. 
This quickly becoming a boutique, artist and specialty food hub.

Roundhouse
2 East Main Street
(845) 765­-8369
One of Beacon's biggest passion projects ­ The Roundhouse is a conversion of one of Beacon's most historic, beautiful buildings to be a hotel, restaurant, and bar. Enjoy stunning views of the waterfall at Fishkill Creek from within the spacious restaurant or plush lounge. If you appreciate interior design, you will love dining here. Seats large or small parties. Serves beer, wine and cocktails.
Reservations encouraged.
Outside Patio Open  


Dogwood Bar & Restaurant
47 East Main Street
(845) 202­-7500
Enjoy home­style favorites to innovative specials. Dogwood, as with so many restaurants in Beacon, uses organic, locally sourced ingredients. The draft beer menu is carefully chosen and constantly updated to reflect the very best in quality and seasonal flavors. Have fun picking a craft beer from the big chalkboard of specials flowing from their 16 taps and full bar.
Open 6 Days
Closed Mondays

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Barb's Butchery
69 Spring St.
(845) 831-8050

Foodies rejoiced when Barb's Butchery opened on Spring Street, just over the Fishkill Creek, because this local butcher trained with some of the best in the Hudson Valley, and works with farms within a 200 mile radius of the shop, ensuring that you get local meat every time. You'll not only get cuts of meat, but ask for any special home-stuffed sausages or braises they have put together that day. Barb's Butchery is known for their weekly lunch specials which can include Thick Slab Bacon BLT with Garlic Aioli or Fried Chicken and Waffles, so stay hooked on their Facebook page for updates. Get the scoop on Barb's at A Little Beacon Blog's profile of when they first opened. Hot Tip: Get the Second Saturday Special - Beers and Brats for $8.

Farms Barb's Butchery Works With:
Currently, beef, pork and lamb comes from Meiller Farms. Lamb also comes from Dashing Star Farms, and additional pork from Meili Farm. Chicken and other poultry is from Fazio Farm. Veal is from Cream Hill Farm.

Open 7 Days (serves brunch Sundays)
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