Frank Guido's Port of Call

Five stars every time! This place consistently delivers. The service is excellent, and the drinks are next-level good. You absolutely have to try the scallops with citrus sauce – they're my favorite for a reason. And if you're lucky enough to get Molly as your server, you're in for a treat; she's simply wonderful – so kind and incredibly efficient. A definite must-visit for anyone in the area!

Excellent food, waiting staff delightful and attentive, beautiful spot at the entrance of the river with complimentary docks. Maddy was an excellent server, delightful and energetic making a nice dinner a delightful experience!

My fiance articulated to the hostess and waitress that this was a special family Easter dinner for her 96 year old Grandma. My fiance was just released from the hospital yesterday with double pneumonia. We were really looking forward to having launch with Grandma. Launch was very disappointing.The appetizers were great but the lunch was overcooked. The Lobster, our Salmon was also overcooked, as well as our steak. It was a very disappointing experience. This cook doesn't know what he's doing. I felt like the people celebrating birthdays got more attention than us. We won't make this mistake again. The hostess and manager were extremely rude to us when we complained about our food. The manager said no bill and then the waitress gave us a bill for $300 and charged us for everything. When we confront her about it she told my fiancee who just got out of the hospital from double pneumonia it was on oxygen that we are never allowed to be here. I confronted her and she started yelling at me telling me to leave or they're going to call the cops. We would never dream of coming back here. It was the worst experience we have ever had wirh dealing with a restaurant.

We visited Port of Call on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in the late afternoon/early evening. Even though it was a fine misty, raining day, our dinner at Port of Call was wonderful. Beyond the awesome lobster was our waitress, Maddy. She is amazing. Great personality (as a Midwesterner, I just loved listening to her talk) and she took amazing care of us. Even found me a red Port of Call sweatshirt that is soft and warm. Great dining experience and if we ever make it back up that way, we will stop in to see Maddy. Even with the rain, it was worth walking the point of the Hudson and Catskill rivers.

The atmosphere was great, I loved sitting outside on the deck. Enjoyed our service from Kerri!! The clams were phenomenal.

Stopped here while out on the river and was very disappointed as they don’t allow dogs. I understand why, if you want boaters they frequently have man’s best friend with them. Food was just okay and felt it was overpriced. I doubt I will go back and would rather seek another restaurant on the water. The view is killer if you not by boat as it is always good to sit by the water.

Had a fantastic Sunday lunch here on 9/1/2024. Served by Jordan, an excellent waitress. Oysters were very good, followed by Mussels (over linguini as suggested by Jordan), - excellent. We also had the lobster salad which was delicious and beautifully presented. Key lime pie and coffee for desert, outside on the shady deck overlooking the Hudson. A wonderful meal in every respect.

Arrived 5 pm for dinner July 4 🇺🇸and excellent service and food - only downside was tasteless bread cold with cubes of butter on side. Best key lime pie and crabmeat stuffed shrimp with rice was perfection 💗 I loved our waitress she was the best !!

In town from MD to visit my son. Went to Franks for Father's Day Dinner and it did not disappoint. Prime Rib was nicely done and delicious. Service was great and the patio was great to watch the sunset on Catskill Creek. We will be back!

Came here for lunch and had a great time. I came with a group of 8 people and was promptly sat with a nice outside table overlooking the canal. There is a wide variety of sea food options, grill items and Italian food. The garlic Parmesan wings and the bam bam shrimp was delicious! Everything was so well cooked and food came out timely. The service was friendly and quick. Would absolutely come back.

We celebrated my brother-in-law's birthday at Frank Guidos. The obvious greatness of course was the food. I had the chicken francese, which was outstanding. My wife had the stuffed shrimp and she said it was delicious. As good as the food was, the service was even better. Lindsay was our server. Remarkably Lindsay remembered us from a previous visit a few months ago. Although as much as I think the service was above and beyond, I think it's just normal for Lindsey. All of Frank Guido employees are just the best. Great food. great service and we will certainly be back.

It's all in the DETAILS!! Wonderful service and great bartender BUT.... we're at an Italian restaurant and the bread we are served is stale "hamburger rolls"... inedible. When you order mussels or pasta you want nice crusty Italian bread! What a huge miss. Cucumber drink was ok but advertised as muddled mint and cucumbers- my drink had 1/4" piece of cucumber and 2 old ( brown) mint leaves. Disappointing. It's the small things that make a difference. I hope they work out the details because the food is good and service is A+

The food, service and atmosphere is definitely worth going. I love the steak and potatoes the most but they're known for their lobster. They also have a great bar with many drink options. Don't just take my word for it, go check them out!

Great spot on the river. Love the outdoor seating and dock for boats. Staff was extremely friendly and had great attitudes. Patty was a delight and very attentive. I'm telling you it's a bit out of the way in the nice town of catskill but go and take a meal there. You will enjoy it.

Great food. Excellent service. Lobster roll delicious. Outside seating available. Beautiful scenery.

Love this place food never disappoints. Service is fantastic. Great outdoor seating.

The food was good, everything was well seasoned. The service was great and the food came out fast. It was our friends birthday and we got money off, and a cupcake in a mug! The ambiance is great it we sat inside but there's outdoor seating as well. Would definitely recommend their shrimp ceviche and fish and chips!

Went for a walk at the Hudaon Skywalk and was ready for food when I was done. I was having a hard time finding somewhere I wanted to eat. As I moved my map around I found Port of Call and it was opening day! Their menu also was they do lobster well and that got me. I had the Port of Call punch, Maryland Crabcakes, and Lobster roll. You could tell the crabcakes were hand pattied and then fried. Very meaty and barely any filler. Then the lobster roll... could give Boston a run for their money. The bun was so Buttery and the lobster salad had so much flavor. Just a little mayo, celery, spices and big chunks of lobster. Grace was very attentive and took great care of me. So glad I found the restaurant.

We loved the white tablecloths and great food. The staff was so professional and did a great job. Loved the crab cake! The inside seating was open to the outside and would have been more comfy in the AC. Bar patrons were too loud; would be great to have dining and bar separate.

We stopped there as first timers . We were greeted by the hostess very promptly and then seated outside in a beautiful outdoor patio on the water. We were then approached by our server Josh who was amazing . He was so polite and friendly. We had a long conversation as he repeatedly checked on us. The food was amazing , drinks were fair priced and excellent. We will be going back for their lobster bakes . This is an amazing place and worth checking out .

Staff was very friendly and helpful and has a great atmosphere. Has an outdoor seating area by the water. The food is very tasty and hot, just like the soup. I would highly recommend this place. Always get a good meal with great atmosphere!

Heads up- prices do not match the menu on the website. Plan to pay $5-6 more per item!

Great spot for my seafood craving. The host was friendly and told us we'll be in good hands with our server. Jordan was great, she was attentive and made some good recommendations. The meal was paired with a beautiful sunset view. Get the clam chowder, little neck clams, lobster, baked clams. Skip the crab cakes and the overly salty rice. Leave the pets at home, there's a big 'no pets' sign out front. They won't be able to enjoy the patio with you.

The two woman at the front desk were the rudest people I've ever met. Honestly they should both be fired! They were unfriendly, unaccommodating, and frankly angry. I simply asked to sit at the many tables available closest to the water. I asked several times and they ignored my request and said to me "you will sit here"! I politely asked again and she said I'd have to wait 15 mins with a long explanation that made no sense to me.at least 4 table were empty and they don't take reservations either! The seater laughed at me and then I said I'm going leave so forget. I'll never go back to this awful awful restaurant again. The rudest staff ever!

A very nice casual water front restaurant setting with a good and fair-priced menu and good service.

Went on a Wednesday night and only had to wait about 10mins which is great since they don't take reservations. Sat outside on a beautiful night. Service was ok, waitress was friendly but not as attentive as she could have been. Food was ok, nothing to brag about but enjoyable. Here is the most unexpected and unbelievable part the hostess that sat us was wearing a blue spandex one piece leotard. She was petite girl, but the bottoms where rolled up to where a bathing suit bottom would come, with a low cut top and NO undergarment of any type so every crevice back and Front was exposed!!!! I don't know how this is acceptable. It was insane to see that. Who is in charged there???

Went to Port of Call after half of Main Street Catskill lost power. Had a few appetizers and hung around for dinner. Our waiter, Josh, was the best part of the meal. The view of the Catskill Creek and the Hudson River were also fantastic with plenty of deck seating and windows from the dining room. The main entrees were pretty average for the price point. I ordered the Lobster special and got a half tail with little meat in it for what it cost. The other meals were a mash up of Italian and seafood, both sub-par when put together. La Conca D'doro is the better Italian restaurant in town.

If you have a good pile of money, and are hungry, this is the place for you. PROS: The food was delicious and you do get a good size portion. The staff is friendly and efficient. We had a "virgin" pina colada- fantastic! One of the specials is the "Lobster Bake." A fairly good sized lobster, with clams, mussels, potatoes, shrimp and corn on the cob. The lobster was a decent size (about 1 1/4 pounds) with five or six little potatoes, five, six, or seven clams, the same amount of mussels, and a full ear of corn (not these half ears). A roll with butter was also included, but with all this sea food, who cares! We did actually have room for desert which was average. CONS: As this was a "Lobster Bake," the seafood, including the lobster, was tough. Initially I thought they had substituted rubber shrimp. No, they were real. The tail meat of the lobster was so tough, neither of us could chew it. My theory is the bake was warmed for so long it toughened up the food. Next time, and if I win the lottery, I'll order the steamed lobster from the tank. Expensive, but disappointingly average.

If I could give 0 starts I would! Do not come here if you have a service dog! They will decline you access and then tell you that you're trespassing! They refused to abide by the ADA laws and accommodate me. I will be contacting the Ada and filing a formal complaint along with multiple other news agencies. I have been here plenty of times and will NEVER go back. Your general manager should learn some customer service and not be so disrespectful to people! You can not ask for papers due to it being illegal for them and they are not recognized by the ADA!YOU ALSO CAN'T ASKING ME FOR THEM! You can only ask if he's a service dog and what he's trained to do! Educate yourself and your employees!

Service is good... food is mediocre, AT BEST... it could be a great place, but the food isn't fresh or flavorful. They had a Mahi special they we were excited about but honestly Gordon's frozen fish sticks would've tasted better

You can't beat the location or atmosphere. It's funny watching the staff battling ducks trying to enter the outside area. Nice water view. This place is a little pricey. Service was good. Bathrooms are nice. Plenty of parking available.

The views, the service, the food, the drinks, ALL were spectacular! I worked in Catskill years ago and had never been to this amazing place! So happy that my husband and I still drive up that way and decided to stop here for dinner. It was a wonderful experience! We were there on a perfect sunny day too and enjoyed the beautiful location. Definitely will be back! We loved the raw bar and the drinks, in particular! Took dessert to go and it was SO good!

Omg...the food, the dessert, the view, the service....ALL AMAZING !!! My husband found this in a search for the area while we were on vacation and what a GEM!!! First off, Amy, our server, was bubbly, attentive and "on it". The four of us shared the Muscles Bianca, the crab cakes and the seared tuna for appetizers. My step-daughter and I had the swordfish special, my husband had the clams and lobster oregenato and my step-son had the sliced steak and lobster. And for desert it was Apple Crisp all around. We were stuffed when we left and so very content. We will definitely come back when we are up this way again.

This venue is beautiful as it's right on the water. Why anyone would sit inside on a beautiful day blows my mind. But my husband and I sat outside and had a great meal. I had the lobster bake, plenty of Shrimp, clams, mussels and a great lobster, potatoes and corn. I enjoyed it all. Their prices are a little high but I understand costs are up, but the place is so nice it's ok. The only problem I encountered was the unpleasant bees swirling around. They were annoying. Maybe some bee friendly plants around would keep them away from the food.. a great place for summer dining

Beautiful location. Food was delicious. I had the stuffed shrimp and my companion had salmon. The drink of the day, a pomegranate margarita, was really tasty. Our waitress was very positive and it was a great meal down by the water.

Open for outdoor dining only because of the pandemic. Also, everything is served with disposable (plastic) utensils and paper plates due to NYS pandemic guidelines. It does not make for a fine dining experience. Our server was on point with our party of six. Very attentive. My double screwdriver was nice and strong. My New England Clam Chowder had a good amount of clams. Tasty. My Little Neck Clams on the half shell were fresh. I was disappointed with the cocktail sauce though. Very bland. My Mariners Delight was okay. I found it also on the bland side. My chocolate cake and decaf cappuccino were excellent. The highlight of the night. All in all, a three star experience. I'm not going to be rushing back, but would give it another go after the pandemic subsides and things get back to normal.

I went there for lunch on Tuesday and ordered a lobster. I was extremely impressed with how it was prepared but what impressed me the most was the knowledge of the staff. I asked for a female lobster and requested it not be cut open. It came out exactly as I requested. Believe it or not many restaurants don't know the difference. On top of it all they offer a cash discount of 10% and a 5% discount for credit during the winter when so many restaurants are doing the opposite and charging more for the use of a credit card. Well done. We will be back and regulars.

Ohhhh, Port of Call, where to begin...Walking in, the place seems like a neat little dock side joint similar to what you would find along the New England Coast with an big outdoor patio for seating, docks for boaters and a halfway decent view of the Hudson (minus the GIANT building blocking half of the view). The greeter advised us we had a 20 minute wait for an outdoor seat and when we finally got seated, they put us in one of the empty tables we had been staring at for the 20 minutes we waited. After being seated, our waitress was prompt to take our drink order. She seemed knowledgeable about the menu and specials as well. We started off with a half dozen oysters ($17.95). That was a mistake about as big as the building blocking our view of the river. I don't know about you but when I'm dropping $3/oyster, I don't expect to get sand, shells OR SEAWEED in my bivalve mollusks. Clearly, whoever was in charge of shucking was inexperienced and if they have an expediter, they should take my oyster money and get their eyes lasered. The sand was literally sitting on top of the ice in clear view. Next big mistake... A boat full of drunken sailors docks and they all come meandering up the dock into the restaurant. Of course, we're the lucky table they get seated next to. Almost immediately, the drunken sea wench they brought starts dropping F Bombs loud enough for the barges passing by to hear. The Captain of their ship delights his crew with tales of sucking farts out of chics a**holes and the waitress has the nerve to continuously serve them more shots and beer to the point that one of the drunken Scally wags decides it's time to take of his shirt, stumble ungraciously back to the boat being held up by his buddy and then empty his bladder off the side of the dock for the whole patio to see. And then they had the nerve to come and sit back down. By this time, I'm not the only table here needing this to end but instead the waitress brings them more liquor and beer and starts doing shots with them! I mean come on! Where's the management here controlling the dining atmosphere? Who's in charge of cutting people off from the bar when they've obviously had enough. Not to mention the fact they came in on a boat and they're all drinking with none sober to steer the boat back to where they came from. These folks should have been asked to leave after the 10th F Bomb but instead we ended up leaving as soon as we could pull out waitress away from the Captain Jack Sparrow and the crew of the Black Pearl. Our meal... I ordered the Mariners Delight which is now $38.95, not what is shown in past pics by our fellow Yelpsters. I get it, inflation, Covid, Biden, Ukraine, Amber Turd, whateves, there's always a reason prices go up. However, when food prices go up, I expect that my meal will be show me why I'm paying a premium. My dish consisted of 4 shrimp, 4 stuffed clams (very small) 4 scallops, and a broiled sole stuffed with crabmeat and a rice blend. My shrimp were overcooked and chewy and I left two behind. Scallops undercooked with little to no sear, one of which seemed very undercooked which I left on my plate. The rice blend was ok but the peas were definitely not fresh and were hard in the middle. The clams were ok but like most of my meal, there was very little flavor. Huge disappointment with the crabmeat stuffed into my sole. Flavorless mush. Sprinkling an old bay type of seasoning on top of everything doesn't constitute a balanced and flavorful dish. I could see the crab in the stuffing but it had no taste. I don't add salt to any of my food at home or out and about due to high blood pressure so when I say it's bland, I'm telling you, it was bland. My girlfriend went with the Lobster Aganosta ($38.95). This dish was lobster and shrimp on top of linguine and red sauce. The pasta was cooked well and the sauce wasn't bad. Fairly decent and much more flavorful than my dish. The lobster was very over cooked though and chewy. I didn't try the shrimp in her dish but she reports that they seemed ok. The bread they put in the table was a heavy stale bun and I recommend that you have plenty of beverage to wash it down if you can pull the waitress away from her shot glass long enough to get a refill, which, by the way, we never got refilled. In summary, this place comes with a huge community of followers, a great reputation for fine food and great atmosphere. I didn't experience any of the hoopla I've heard about here. In fact, I will never return to this restaurant due their failure to meet any of the expectations I have for any restaurant. Bad atmosphere, bad service, bad food. They get one star for the fact that my girlfriend didn't mind the three medium sized shrimp she had in her $38.95 meal and the pasta was just ok. Definitely no value here for the exorbitant prices they're demanding. I expect if they continue providing this kind of experience to their guests, they'll end up in Davey Jones locker.

This place definitely has potential but we were very disappointed with our dining experience. They had a difficult time seating us while plenty of tables were empty so that was awkward to say the least. We were seated but the whole ordering process felt like it took forever. The water we received tasted dirty and I believe it was probably the lake water. We waited about 45 minutes for food to come out to be told my partners meal isn't available so we just decided to share my meal instead. At that point, we were pretty frustrated with the service. The complimentary bread is a no-no...it tasted stale and super processed. The scallops were salty as hell and we couldn't even drink our water to wash it down. All in all, everything about this place let us down.

Lovely outdoor ambience and tasty food. A bit pricey and rather crowded. Still a nice night out.

I am appalled by the way my party of 5 was treated yesterday, we asked to sit by the water ,there was plenty of empty tables and servers standing around , we said we were going to have a few drinks and maybe an appetizer, we were told to sit on the grassy area ,my friend with our group called to speak to manager , my friend was respectful and polite ,and the manager was rude , very rude saying well that's our policy , wow ,just wow ...and she hung up on my friend .....I've been coming here for years and the staff used to be so friendly and accommodating,I love Frank guidos little Italy and they are great there ,but Frank you should be ashamed of your port of call staff ,tsk tsk , we went to creekside and had drinks by the water and spent $300 there instead , the other couple and me my husband and a friend who,is well liked in your community will never ever dine or recommend this place again .....and another think , your hostess dress like they are at a nightclub ...

Was in the Catskills area and wanted a restaurant with outdoor seating and a view. Came across this Frank Guido's port call and really enjoyed it. Beautiful outdoor seating very friendly accommodating staff. And of course the food and drinks were delicious very fresh!! Really enjoyed our lunch.

We just came back from a long drive from NYC. We were tired & I was hungry, hadn't eaten all day. I started to get a pizza slice, but changed my mind & wanted some seafood. I should have gotten the pizza! I don't have their menu in front of me right now, but I ordered their fried fish, & the pasta w/shrimp. First off, the fish was dry, seemed to be left over, & refried. The fries, let's just say Burger King, & McDonald's have better. I admit I ate one of the dried out flat fillets, I was starving, hadn't eaten all day. I could not stomach the rest. See dish in photo below. I didn't eat the pasta w/shrimp, afraid of what they may have done to it. I called, complained & manager said she'd give me a certificate. I didn't want that, but gave it to my husband instead. I don't recommend this place for anything close to delectable seafood, pass this place, & go elsewhere. I don't plan on ever going back. Lousy fish. I tried to upload my video of the plate, but it was too big. If I could give "no star" I would have!!! One more thing, the bar hostess was the best part of this harrowing experience. She was pleasant, & she was helpful. Other than that.....

I just had a wonderful dinner just before sunset at a table right along the Catskill Creek. The setting is delightful, and the dinner was fantastic. My first two IPA and ale choices were sold out, which was a little disappointing, but the chicken parmesan was really incredible. Everything about it was excellent - the sauce was delicious, the chicken was cooked perfectly, and the linguine was al dente- just right. I can't wait to return for another meal. What a great place.

Port o call is a dining on patio along waterway or inside seating. This resturant is seasonal but serves the best lobster I've had in this immediate area along with seafood it has Italian crusine steak and appetizers with the bar open drinks are great closing October 16 for season. No specific dress code

Great experience. Amie was our waitress and she was great got the mussels on her recommendation. They were delicious. Great views. Great vibes.

Love sitting on the water and usually order the lobster special or just the lobster. Unfortunately they don't take reservations so that can prove to be a problem. I like the steamed clams. Servers are great. The view is pretty on a nice night. They make a pretty good drink as well.

What an amazing location. The restaurant is located right on the water- talk about prime real estate for a restaurant!! When I think of Italian food, especially when eating al fresco and on the water, I imagine simple and fresh, quality ingredients cooked and assembled with care & love. Sadly, the food and the service has been extremely disappointing each time we've gone there. The pasta dishes were greasy and not very flavorful at all. I'd be willing to give this place another try if there was an effort to improve the quality of food. I so badly want to enjoy Frank Guidos.

Had an absolute wonderful meal at this restaurant yesterday. 3 of us went there and were seated outside under the covering on the water. The staff was wonderful and friendly and explained all the Covid rules in the most positive way. Separate checks - no problem. Your drinks and meal is served on disposable cups, plates, bowls, foil pans and you are given plastic silverware. Which makes it convenient when you can't eat your whole meal - now all you need is the lid !! I'm already thinking of when I can go here again. We all had seafood dishes and everyone loved their choice. Fresh well cooked seafood is not easy to find.

Excellent! I wish I could give the staff more than 5 stars. Food was great but staff was truly unbelievable.Tyler and Khristen were our waitresses and they went above and beyond for our group. Food was hot, fresh and delicious. Totally would recommend especially for a special event. Patio has beautiful view and will definitely be back when I'm in the area again.

My husband and I had a small wedding ceremony in Catskill, and reserved lunch for a large party after the nuptials. From the staff to the food to the view, we could not have asked for anything more. Frank himself called me to verify details prior to our day. At the end of the meal he sent us complimentary Sambuca and Prosecco for the entire party. My husband and I live in NYC and are avid travelers. The seafood was on par with some of the best restaurants we have dined in. No question this place is a perfect stop for locals and passers by alike. We will be back!! Everyone support this local business!!

The food is good but way over priced for what you get 4 people was over$$$$ 230.00 We're not paying for the views should be for a great meals

Not much more to add than others. Good view but that's all. And that's sad. With SO many great local farms surely they can do better. I mean the fried calamari was undercooked and not early even crispy.m- plus tasteless the dipping sauce was lovely though! My stuffed sole was supermarket frozen aisle quality- gray and i just shoved it around my plate. Really disappointing for a seafood place. I would never bring any friends or family here because your view only get you so far. It's like dating a pretty girl with no brains- you get bored. Servers were great and the ambiance was cool. You have potential so run with it. You have a lot of people visiting from the city that know good seafood. Catch up!

Our friends took us on their boat and we wanted to do waterfront dining so we choose Port of Call. The patio dining was beautiful and the service was excellent. I had a mixed seafood meal and substituted the rice for baked potato. The meal was huge and so delicious. I was so pleasantly surprised, it was so large, had so much seafood, two big pieces of tilapia, and a nice baked potato. Also the little rolls on the table were good too, I wound up making two little sandwiches with the tilapia and the bread, and they made a great lunch the next day. I am very surprised about the negative reviews of this restaurant, I've eaten a lot of seafood in my time, and this meal was delicious. It wasn't cheap, but it was certainly reasonably priced for a delicious meal of waterfront dining. Great job POC.

I searched website for dining on 9/8/20. Hours were 11am to 10pm open! Drove to restaurant to find it closed

About a 40 min drive from Albany and two tolls but the town is beautiful as is the Catskills and the resturaunt views are outstanding. Started with lump crab cocktail. It was great. Then the red snapper special cooked to perfection. Ended with the bomba a half vanilla and chocolate gelato with a cherry center dipped in chocolate...oh my. Parking lot available. A good wait but bars inside and up on the patio. At the end of town as get as you can go on the Hudson River.

I wish I could rate this place as ZERO stars. This place is absolutely putrid. My family of four made a reservation. We arrived five minutes before the reservation, which was at 6:00pm. We were not seated at a table until 6:29pm, and keep in mind that there were very few customers dining that night, only a few of the many tables were filled. So once we were seated, our waitress told us she'd take our drink orders in a few minutes. Approximately 15 minutes later, it now being 6:45, she took our drink orders. We waited until about 7:00pm to actually GET our drinks. I had a cold and my throat was terribly sore so that made things even worse. At 7:10 she took our orders. The food came out at 8:05pm. My moms fish was supposed to be "fresh" but it was not, and even the smell of it was disgusting. My mom did not eat it, and went hungry besides snacking on a few bites of my pasta. The food is over priced might I add. Despite the disgusting service of this restaurant, at least I had my family.