Belle Quiao

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

We had such a wonderful experience at MacArthur’s Riverview Restaurant and we’ll absolutely be returning. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt magical — like dining inside a historic castle with warm lighting, intricate gold details, and cozy elegance that honestly felt straight out of an episode of Gilmore Girls. The views and ambiance made the entire evening feel so special and memorable. ✨ A huge thank you to Sandy, Aymee, Alicia, and Joseph for the amazing hospitality and attentive service throughout the night. Everyone was so kind, welcoming, and professional, and they made the entire dinner feel effortless and elevated from start to finish. We ordered quite a few things because everything sounded incredible, and every single dish delivered. The bread basket with fresh butter was such a comforting start to the meal. We loved the Poached Pear & Walnut Burrata appetizer, and the Lobster Bisque was rich, velvety, and absolutely delicious. The ribeye was cooked perfectly — tender, juicy, and full of flavor. We also ordered the sea scallops, mashed potatoes, and macaroni & cheese, and everything was beautifully prepared and genuinely comforting without feeling too heavy. Dessert was just as impressive. The chocolate cake was decadent and rich, the apple pie was warm and delicious, and even the tea at the end of the meal was lovely. Truly one of those dinners where every course felt thoughtful and satisfying. Between the beautiful historic setting, generous portions, fantastic food, warm service, and overall experience, this felt like an amazing value as well. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to linger a little longer and savor the whole evening. Highly recommend for a date night, celebration, cozy upscale dinner, or anyone wanting a truly charming Hudson Valley experience. We can’t wait to come back. 🤍

Mark Olson

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

This restauraunt has amazing food! Don't let the look of the seafiod risotto fool you! It exploded with taste and every bite was savory and delicous! Salad was a decent portion and fresh! The atmosphere is amazing! The view of the Hudson River from the balcony is breathtaking and relaxing. There is a quaint little garden below the restauraunt overlooking the river with all sorts of flowers. The daisies and black-eyed susans really set it off! I took a photo with Sandy who has been a server at the restaurant for over 20 years. She said she was the first to receive her 5-star pin! Her and the rest of the staff were awesome and friendly! The inside has a victorian feel that is relaxing as well. Wonderfully designed! A must try if you are in the area or staying at the hotel!

Jim Novello

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

We went to the Thayer over the July 4 (2025) weekend. My scoring on food (dinner, Zulu lounge, and Sunday Brunch) is based on the entire experience not a niggling thing here or there. It was either exceptional or not - nothing in between. It has been about 25 years since my last visit and happy to report the experience from food to service and everything in between - was exceptional. Our server Monica was terrific and took special care of not only us but all of the patrons she cared for. She was awesome so was this total experience dining at the Thayer. Can hardly wait to get back there. Highly recommend visiting this great and historic Hotel.

Limb Hacks

3 out of 5 stars★★★☆☆

Overall glad I went. Be prepared to spend $100 per person for dinner without drinks. Great for the historic building, River view and visiting West Point. The night I went there was a strong musty smell upon entering the restaurant but it seemed confined to the entrance. It’s a huge space and no one else was there so I thought it was a bizarre choice when they seated a couple with a baby literally within arms reach of my table. I have nothing against babies but they’re bound to make a fuss, and since COVID we shouldn’t be breathing down each others necks. Maybe they were seated there for a good view of the Hudson or some good reason. In any case it’s an honor to visit West Point - my cousin was a colonel and was recently buried there. Bottom line the food is decent but not your first reason to go.

Victoria

3 out of 5 stars★★★☆☆

Went for Sunday brunch and it was decently good. Multiple options such as stuffed shells, waffles, potatoes, scrambled eggs, etc but was not blown away. Dessert section was quite large but nothing too insane or unique other than the chocolate fountain. It wasn’t that busy either for a Sunday. They don’t accept Amex which is surprising but you do get a military discount with ID. Overall wouldn’t go back since it didn’t wow me for the price of $52 per person (before tax/tips)