Gaskins

So good. Best chicken I ever had. Worth the wait. The salad with blue cheese and blueberries were fresh and flavorful. The sourdough bread Devine. The bluefish was great with fresh vegetables, especiallythe Peas. The winner was that chicken. Omg freaking god! The lebna icecream was so flavorful too. 10 star. Should be Michelin star. Its that good. I love how much they donate to the feeding organization too. It was quiet busy for a Monday night so arrive early. Follow annastravels on tiktok and anamaglena on Instagram.

Not being from the area, my mother and I came on the recommendation of a local we met at a garden that morning. We did not have a reservation, but the host could not have been more welcoming. We had a table for 2 that at first seemed rather small, but we got used to it, and the servers always made sure that items were placed and then swiftly removed to keep it from getting cluttered. The food was delicious, and the servers delightful. I even asked for a candle in the dessert and Happy Birthday was sung to me with enthusiasm in Swedish! I would definitely go back! (They have an outdoor balcony area that looks lovely too.)

Upscale pub atmosphere with very friendly and genuine service. Across the board the food is incredible - extremely flavorful and complex making for an exciting dining experience. The half chicken dish is simply unbelievable - in a class of its own. If there were any disappointments it was only because many other dishes performed so well. My tacos are great on their own but will not be the stars of the show. The maple ice cream is very good but a bit strongly flavored for the end of the night. We will return, probably many more times.

One of the best restaurants in the Hudson Valley for sure. The only problem is on the weekends you’ll have to wait, for a while, so be prepared or get there when it opens. They change their menu often so it’s always fun to come back and see what’s new. Lots of great choices including mocktails and shareables. Definitely worth a visit!

Such an amazing place! The restaurant’s decor is beautiful inside and out. The restaurant food is so delicious! You can order anything on the menu. I recommend going with a small group of people and trying a bit of everything. My favorite spot in the Catskills.

I first ate here eight years ago when it was opened by a friend and called “the restaurant “. It was amazing then though that was a friends and family first night. This was my first experience eating here as Gaskins and it was delicious. They had a great mix of options and a very knowledgeable service staff.

My wife and I have been here twice. The first time was better than the second. We were told that it was a 30 minute wait for a table for 2 on Saturday night, and we could wait at the bar. Not a problem since it's Saturday night plus the day after Valentine's Day, so we assumed it would be busy. Unfortunately there were no available seats at the bar, so we had to stand the whole time. The bartenders were all incredibly attentive, and we had no problem flagging someone down to get a cocktail. After being seated, our waitress was incredibly attentive. She checked on us often, and made sure we didn't need anything. She actually overheard me saying to my wife that I should have ordered a coffee during dessert, and was immediately stopped to ask me if I would like to order one. I wish I got her name. The drinks here are fantastic. Their cocktails, like their food, focus on local fresh ingredients. They also always have Suarez Family Brewery beer on tap as the owners of the two establishments are brothers. The brewery is well worth the visit if you're in the area and is very close by. For the food, my wife got the beef tartar appetizer and duck breast entrée. I got the beet salad and sausage entrée. My wife enjoyed her food, but my food was more memorable during our first visit. I love beets, so I really enjoyed the salad. My sausage entrée was unfortunately pretty dry and had a ton of lentils. The best part of my meal was the turnips and salad on the plate. Gaskins remains one of our favorite restaurants in the Hudson Valley, and we'll be sure to come back.

GM welcomed us like friends, gave us an excellent table and thanked us on the way out when dinner was over. Our server was smart, cool and poured heavily when refilling our sparkling wine. We loved the taste and presentation of the ox eye cocktail, the Mac and cheese and the baked cheese appetizer. The mussels were fresh and perfectly prepared too. So glad we finally got to experience Gaskins after hearing so many great things! Gorgeous crowd there too.

We stopped by Gaskins randomly for dinner after a recommendation, and were lucky enough to get a spot immediately. Everything about it blew us away -- food was amazing. I can't remember exactly what we got, but the entrées were incredible! I would skip on the bone broth though. It was also the cutest restaurants and seemed perfect for a special occasion or date night. Our server was the loveliest human as well, and really made us feel comfortable and cared for throughout the experience. Highly recommend!

I first heard about Gaskins when a bartender I follow on Instagram who used to work in NYC announced a residency here. When my partner and I travel upstate, we tend to limit our dining out to the Hudson area, but I bookmarked Gaskins just in case. Fast forward to last week's trip to Hudson, and we found ourselves wanting to venture outside of our typical haunts. Germantown happens to be very close to Hudson, so we popped over hoping to snag a table (to my knowledge, they don't take reservations). What ensued was a quintessential Hudson Valley meal: farm-to-table focused on seasonal produce, and healthy without compromising on flavor. We came here at around 8:15 on a Friday night. While it was somewhat busy, there was no issue finding a seat quickly. The space itself is warm and cozy, a little rustic, and has some tavern vibes. The service was attentive throughout, starting from the swift arrival of a bottle of tap water. It appears that the drink menu is absent online, but I can attest to a solid list of cocktails and wine. My first drink was called the Gardner (if memory serves), which was sort of like a cross between a martini and white negroni (it had gin and salers) and it was super tasty. I also tried a glass of white wine that was excellent, thanks to good direction from our server. Food-wise, everything you could possibly order here is fresh, seasonal, local, farm-to-table, colorful, flavorful, delightful. A great mix of proteins in both the appetizer and entree sections, and some sides that should not be missed. I recommend sharing everything to get the most bang for your buck. Eats, below: Heirloom tomato and peaches w/ chorizo, charred corn, basil: A Summer in a dish. Tomatoes, peaches, and corn, oh my! This salad was bright and fresh, and super tasty. Though the produce was the star, the chorizo was seriously delicious. Roasted beets and blueberries w/ radicchio, bleu cheese, buttermilk, basil: A We were between this and a cucumber salad, but this preparation looked like it would give us more variety once we decided on the tomato salad. The golden beets were divine, the radicchio added some bitterness while the buttermilk dressing was creamy but not too heavy. Beautiful combo of flavors. Striped bass w/ coconut rice, peach, corn salsa, romano beans, shishitos, basil: A- Another lovely summer dish featuring an impressive array of seasonal produce. More peaches, corn, and basil, so the flavor profile was fairly similar to the tomato salad. The fish itself was fresh, light, and cooked well. Wood roasted half chicken w/ corn on the cob, red onion, hot honey butter: A My partner tends to oppose ordering chicken at restaurants because we can easily make it at home. While part of me sees where he is coming from, I also know that there are few things more nourishing than a great roasted chicken dish. This was a prime example. The skin was perfect and the sauce was unreal. Here was corn yet again, this time on the cob.

Absolutely spectacular dinner at Gaskins. What a beautiful experience! As they are first come, first serve, we waited around 45 minutes for a table. This was such an easy wait due to the hospitality our bartender showed us. He was so attentive and made some killer cocktails. We were sat and ordered right away after that. The menu is farm to table so the menu is constantly changing. We had a cucumber dish that was perfectly refreshing to start. We also had bread and butter from the bartlett house (one of my favorite bakeries ever). We then shared three dishes including corn carbonara, wood-roasted carrots, and sea bass. All of the dishes were absolutely off the charts. The service was great, the space is gorgeous, and the food is just spectacular. Will be going back in the near future!

This place is a local favorite for me and my family - I feel like a bit of a traitor for never reviewing it before! Such a creative, ever-changing menu with local ingredients and an awesome staff. If you're in the area, it's a must try. The space is both modern and cozy at the same time. Think contemporary color schemes with lots of wood accents and fun, warm light fixtures. I've been here a dozen times and always leave full and happy. This time we branched out and started with the Fried Celery Root, which our server described as "like friend green tomatoes but the texture you wish they were," which was spot on. I'll be keeping an eye out for this everywhere I go from now on. After that we tried the burger, which is always a home run here, and the squid ink pappardelle. So yummy! This is the kind of place you could eat at every week and always try something new and delicious. Run don't walk here if you're lucky enough to be nearby!

The food was very good. The host was delightful. If only we could hear each other. I asked to have the music turned down and was chastened by one of the staff (a manager? who knows - she never introduced herself.) So weird. As a former server, I truly cannot imagine chastening a customer who asks to turn down really really loud music - especially at a restaurant that prides itself on its quality. Gaskins, no one is above kindness. If you want to have a nice dinner and some conversation - go somewhere else.

It can happen - we all have bad days, but this was something else. I was really looking forward to finally checking out the Gaskins everyone loves but the 90 minute plus wait for a table, the unrelenting conversation-killing noise level, and finally the poorly lit dark table took my appetite away. By the time the purple sweet potatoes I ordered arrived, burned beyond edible, I just wanted to go home.

Very disappointed after so many great meals; we haven't been since last April and the quality was definitely not as good, the portion smaller and the price higher. We brought friends. Maybe an off night but made us sad for a place we have loved.

Overall, I enjoyed our experience. Everything we ate was fresh and delicious. I do recommend the Burrata and Fried Corn as appetizers because it was delicious! Our server was very kind and the restaurant looks nice. In contrast, however, the dessert was not of the highest quality. We shared the Chocolate Hazelnut Cake and it was not good The cake was super dry and the rosemary frost was very strong. I'd love to visit again.

We were in a bit of a precarious situation when we stumbled into Gaskins, and it quickly became our safe haven. We were so kindly taken care of, especially by the general manager Kim, and our server Kaitlyn. If I could, I'd give it 5 stars for the experience, and another 5 for the food. The beet and citrus salad was amazing, as were the Brussels sprouts, fried chicken sandwich, and all the to-go food we ordered for the next day because it was just too good not to. We also had some amazing bottles of wine (great selection & fantastic knowledge by our server, who was genuinely really excited to discuss them with us). I'm from a small town where there aren't many restaurants. We are not lucky enough to have a Gaskins. I hope Germantown knows how fortunate they are to have such a local gem.

One of my favorite restaurants in the Hudson Valley, food is always unique and delicious. The best staff anywhere, smart, fun and kind. When I first visited Germantown a couple on horseback in front of Gaskins was being handed their takeout by the owner, a first, and probably never again to be witnessed event, it made the place magical and the town a one in a million. Every time I've been in my experience has been great, it's clam, quiet and fun.

Service was terrible. Restaurant was busy and food took unreasonably long - most decent restaurants would either take something off the bill or give you something in apology. Instead the waitress even after waiting an hour for entrees simply said we're backed up and your entree hasn't even been fired up. Food quality was decent but very small portions and charging $6.50 for 4 slices of bread and butter is poor.

Great experience here. The restaurant has a very cozy atmosphere and serves elevated, really well-executed comfort food. Basically everything you'd want from a neighborhood restaurant. Would highly recommend visiting for anyone visiting this part of the Hudson Valley. Everything was great but the Eggplant Agrodolce and the Bluefish were the standouts.

My partner and I had dinner at Gaskins earlier this week. I am glad that we arrived a few minutes before they opened because there were already approximately ten people waiting to enter the restaurant. With that said, it is a small restaurant and, because they don't take reservations, it is best to arrive when they open at 5p. This is especially true in the winter when no one wants to dine outdoors. Our waitress, Lisa, was attentive and pleasant. They have a full bar and the bartendress made a wonderful old fashioned. I started with "The Big Salad." While it's a Seinfeld reference, it IS a big salad and best shared with another person. $14.50 is a bit expensive for a very basic salad. I continued with the house-made cavatelli. While it tasted wonderful, the portion was relatively small for $28.50. I shared both the flourless chocolate cake and the apple crisp with my partner. While they were both delicious, the flourless chocolate cake was the standout. I washed down dessert with a glass of sparkling wine. My partner said that the grass-fed burger was good. While I knew that a 20% operations fee would be added to our check, I felt pressure to add a tip to our already expensive meal. I left an additional $10 in cash. In total, I paid $197 for this meal. While the food and service were good, I don't think that they were worth that much money. The prices at Gaskins are approximately 10-20% higher than the prices at some of my favorite restaurants in my very expensive hometown.

We were visiting Hudson Valley for the week, and heard good things about Gaskins, so we made a reservation and came here on a Thursday night. We booked a couple days before on Resy, and they only had a 5:15pm available. There is limited outdoor dining space. They have a good COVID distancing set up, with two tables for each party; one table is reserved slowly for setting down plates from the staff and leaving empty plates for them to pick up. We ordered two appetizers and two main dishes each. The appetizers came out at the same time. We shared the peach and tomato salad, and the crab cakes. The peach and tomato salad was refreshing and great to have on this hot day. The crab cakes were also made really well. My husband enjoyed his burger, and my charred broccolini was simple, but good. Would recommend this place for a great meal in Hudson Valley area.

We truly enjoyed our dinner here. We initially sat inside but it was pretty loud and the atmosphere was a tad 'cold' (the place would benefit from some decoration or a pop of color) so we were glad that a table opened up on the cozy patio outside. Service was splendid--helpful and friendly. Our server suggested a cocktail that was not on the menu based on my preferences and it was delicious. We started with the beet ricotta salad and it was such a delight on a hot summer night. Gorgeous and delicious. The whole fish and goat dish were excellent as well; light and an interesting mixture of flavors and textures. The zucchini chocolate cake was the perfect end to a great meal: moist and lighter on the chocolate side. It would benefit from some additional red fruits to add a touch more sweetness, but we'd order it again in a heartbeat. Excellent spot for a romantic dinner or catching up with friends.

The food was decent, small portions though. Service was horrible, as our food took an hour and a half. The waitress treated us with disrespect, and made us feel like we were an inconvenience. Food was overpriced for the service and quality we received.

A delicious welcome. This place knows what good food is. I've never had such good corn bread: in fact I've never had cornbread that had ACTUAL corn in it. The shishito peppers and shrimp tacos were also phenomenal. For my main, I went with the curried beef and was not disappointed. When the waitress said the meat falls apart she meant it. The flavor was explosive and the rice was crispy. I can't figure out how they made zucchini taste so good! My mom had the scallops and my husband had the tuna; I got to try both and "perfect" is not enough to describe them. Lastly we shared the cobbler, and wow, what a grand finale. Can't wait to come back when covid is over so that we can see the inside which I have no doubt is spectacular.

Wonderful place. Excellent food. Nice cocktails. Cavatelli cooked perfectly. Will definitely go back.

It wasn't until day two of this trip that we realized an overwhelming amount of the restaurants we'd planned to visit on this trip were your (now run-of-the-mill) New American restaurants which seem to be a dime a dozen in the Hudson Valley region. Whereas Gaskins was chosen due to its proximity to and affiliation with Dan Suarez of Suarez Family Brewing, we were more than pleasantly surprised with the food being served at this cozy Germantown establishment, whose clientele seemed to be either local residents, or spoiled trust fund kids with too much time and money on their hands. 1. Scallop Crudo Everything came together really well; the sauce reduction added a cooling element to the scallops, while the beets provided a nice crunchy supplement to the otherwise soft and chewy texture of the scallops. 2. Heirloom Tomatoes Heirloom Tomatoes are by far one of my favorite appetizers / small plate staples in New American cuisine. Gaskins brilliantly puts a modern touch to a time-tested Italian combination: the Heirloom Tomatoes are paired with fresh Thai? Basil and served with what seems like a light olive oil balsamic vinegar mixture. No flavor is expressed in surplus, with every flavor coming together in a refreshing yet comforting way. I'm a fan. 3. Wood-fired Roasted Chicken There was initially some debate on whether we should order something as pedestrian as roasted chicken, until the server informed us that the broth surrounding the chicken is prepared with jamon iberico. The bell tomatoes and the peppers are perfectly seared, complementing the broth and the chicken by adding a slightly sweet / bitter texture to it; the skin of the chicken tasted a little salty, which was perfectly neutralized once you dipped or watered it with some of the jamon iberico broth. I regret nothing.

My ears are still ringing and it's the next morning. Because Gaskins doesn't take reservations, we arrived at seven with hopes of securing a table in the near future. Guided to the bar, we were given no warning how long the wait would be. It was, in fact, more than an hour and a half before we were seated. Outrageous! All the while, we had to endure a noise level I hardly know how to describe. Standing under a jet engine might be preferable? When we were finally seated, a couple of mains on the limited menu were out and the waiter was noticably stressed from a very long night of service. The food we did have was tasty but was it worth it? No.

Another perfect meal at Gaskins this weekend! There's a reason why we dream of this place. Excellent food, great tunes, perfect service. Our server Caitlyn was an absolute doll and took such great care of us. Never had a bad meal here out of the dozen times we've been and it always leaves us wanting to come back! Until next time!!

new favorite local restaurant. we love it so much. the food is really amazing, the prices are fair, and the management team is very welcoming and kind. they accommodated us and even made a special yogurt platter for our daughter. can't wait to come back!

Excellent meal in a fancy small town - great for a night out of delectable food and excellent wine. Service is also on point and friendly! Everyone loves this spot for a reason.

My partner and I ordered from Gaskins truly as a lazy option on our first night here during our mini vacation. We have since ordered dinner every night of this weekend because we were so impressed by their unique take on classic dishes. We had the classic Caesar salads and we couldn't get over how unique the dressing was, DELICIOUS. We got it the very next night too. I also ordered the gnocchi the second night and could not get over how INCREDIBLE it was. We will definitely be ordering from Gaskins again during our next Germantown stay.

We had a delicious meal on the back porch where heat lamps provided if needed. It was warm so we didn't need them. We had seared yellowfin tuna and mushroom Papardalle. Fantastic! We shared. Also a scallop crudo appetizer and amazing apple pie dessert. It was a long day driving so we were extremely happy to enjoy such a delicious meal. Wine delicious too!

The food is okay. We had the most horrible dinning. We were literally seated at the parking space with our 1 year old and 5 year old with cars speeding and stopping right beside us to drop people. They change their menu so do not depend on the photos here on yelp. Also they sit white people on the porch and the minorities at the side of the road. There was another family that was waiting for a table they gave them the patio table even if we were in line first. It's not worth the price and food to dine in at the parking space road side especially with 20% operational charge. Oh yeah someone was cutting the grass across the street. Horrible $90 dinner.

Definitely a must when visiting Germantown!! Service was the best I've had in years, friendly, attentive and caring. Food was delicious- will definitely be back and recommend to anyone traveling in the area.

Been here a number of times and I can say with all honest that it is the best restaurant in the Hudson valley. Food, drink, service, ambiance, are all top notch. It would be a worthwhile evening out in any city.

Beautiful, simple decor and amazing food. There were a few vegetarian options and I chose the broccoli as a main dish. I'd never seen broccoli elevated to such status but it was amazing. The olive dish also had a unique and tasty brine that made it stand out. My wife's cavatelli were also great. The deserts we had were not as exciting, but were still well presented. Definitely recommend.

We tried Gaskins last night and were quite pleased with the experience across the board. It's was their first night back doing indoor dining and it was nice to see people waiting outside for the doors to open. It's clearly a popular and loved restaurant in the area. We were a party of 4 and we ordered 4 appetizers, 4 entrees, 2 desserts and 3 different cocktails so I feel like we sampled a large portion of yesterdays menu. Everything we ordered was fresh, delicious and unique. We will definitely be back!!!

Phenomenal. The wait was well- worth it. I had this meal two months ago, and the flavors still linger on my tongue. If you want to treat yourself to a culinary delight while in the Hudson Valley, either make a reservation with a large party here or show up early because it WILL get packed on a weekend. We were passing through, my fiancé and I, the are for a half marathon in Rhinebeck. It's about 20 mins north of there, in a cool converted space in a one-street town. We were fortunate to have the local deli open for snacks while we waited, which turned out to be less since we are patient and unassuming diners who understand wait times at popular places. Start to finish, wine, crudo appetizer, burrata focaccia, cocktails, duck agnolotti and the fresh fish entrees, as well as apple crumb dessert were delectable . #WorthEveryPenny

Amazing restaurant. The "Pay-it-Forward Burger" is to die for! Cavatelli also a can't miss item. Would return.

A wonderful local restaurant that has succeeded in developing a well curated menu using local ingredients and drawing patrons from near and far. The restaurant has a bar on the right and main dining room on the left, as well as an exterior patio in the front of restaurant. Their is a thoughtful cocktail menu and wine list available, and it is common to see people sitting and standing at the bar, so their inventive cocktails can be a draw in-of-themselves. The menu changes seasonally and typically has 4-5 appetizers and 6-7 mains, with a couple of the mains being under $20 and more on the lighter side (compared with an Entree with a capital E). On the most recent visit we started with the burrata with a side of delicious toasted bread slices, and then the fish and chips, as well as a side of the macaroni and cheese, which is a constant on the menu and a must order (they use rotini pasta and a salty, white American-esque sauce that is rich and unfussy). The service is uncomplicated and pleasant considering the location. It is not uncommon for the wait for a table to exceed an hour, so some advance planning may be helpful (or a thirsty outlook at the bar). Note that parking is limited to street parking and the nearby municipal lot. Be mindful of posted restrictions.

This place is great and I really appreciate that they check for vaccination status at the door. The service was efficient and friendly. Everything that we ordered was amazing and the place is comfortable and cozy. The town itself is also very charming. I cant wait to go back.

We went to dinner at Gaskins tonight after driving up from Beacon and dropping our stuff off in Hudson. The space is unbelievably cute and feels like a homey kind of brasserie, albeit one that is unnecessarily cold. Turn on the heat, folks! We got sat immediately as it wasn't very busy, and since we had had a pretty filling lunch, we tried to go a bit lighter for dinner, starting by splitting their big salad and mushroom soup. We enjoyed the salad with its nicely acidic and light dressing, but the soup was only OK...the mushroom pieces in it were too large and chewy and the parsley oil, which had sounded interesting, was completely lost. For dinner, we shared the goat shawarma, and it was wonderful. The meat was cooked perfectly, though there was still a bit too much fat, and we loved the pickled veggie accoutrements and the lemon yogurt. The pita was great except that one side turned completely soggy (probably because it came out from the oven piping hot and was then laid down flat on the plate?). We finished dinner with two scoops of ice cream, as we had promised our daughter some if she behaved well, which she did. Both the lemon and the chocolate were spot-on. Service was friendly and attentive most of the time, but lacking at certain critical points. It seemed that most of the other diners and servers all knew each other--which is nice, of course!--and seemed more interested in hanging out than working. But at the end of the day, we were very happy with our meal and were certainly glad that we came.

During COVID when only outdoor seating is currently allowed, my friends took my here to celebrate my birthday. It was the day after RBG passed away and that night temperatures were in the low 40's. The restaurant emailed us earlier that day suggesting we bring blankets due to the weather. They also had multiple heaters outside, but I can confirm the blankets saved us from having a rather unenjoyable evening out in the cold. Thank you for this recommendation! We also ordered hot toddy's to help keep us warm. This was an excellent suggestion by the staff. I ordered the Mac & cheese, fingerling potato's, duck, and for dessert, a plum and apple crisp. I also got to try the pork loin. All the food was magnificent! The mac&cheese and potatoes were perfection. I only wish I had more room in my stomach to try more items. During our meal the staff kindly asked if we would mind if they could perform a vigil for RBG. This was a common event people were doing around the country and the whole staff quietly came out and lit sparklers away from all patrons, said a few kind words, and went straight back to work. Our server came by and apologized after which seemed completely unnecessary to me considering our whole table was touched they would do this and the event wasn't at all disruptive to our meal. One guy did end up complaining, but he was also eating alone- I wonder why no one wanted to eat with him...anyway, after such an amazing meal, our server and the host (and possibly manager/owner) came out with a birthday cake my friends got me from a bakery in Hudson. They sang me happy birthday and cut it for us. They even waved their cake cutting fee for our table without us asking for it. At the end of the meal, our server also inquired about how effective the heaters were as it was the first night they had to use them. I must say the staff at Gaskins is one of the most attentive and pleasant I've had. Everything about this experience was delightful. Thank you Gaskins.

Asian palate review: Ordered pork chops, pappardelle and Mac and cheese. Pork chops were prepared with just salt, no other seasoning. Pappardelle was very bland with very dilute flavors of tomato paste. The Mac and cheese was good but that's pretty hard to mess up. Would never go back, especially at its price point, however would still not go back if the dishes were priced at diner rates. Hard pass if you have genuine taste for food. Go for it if you're looking for pretty plating and expensive ambience for below mediocre tasting food.

I'm vegan, so perhaps people will want to discount this review out of the gate. But anyway, a friend who is also vegan likes this place even though its menu isn't particularly vegan friendly. So six of us, all vegans, went there for dinner. The drinks were good, we got a booth, and the bread was good. But we all ended up ordering pretty much the same thing, which was a customized entree that could be made vegan off the menu. The disappointment was that the portions brought out for us were laughably microscopic, as if the cook made it all as one batch and then realized, too late, that he hadn't made enough. The food was greasy but fairly good, but I had to eat another meal when I got home. Pretty bad for a $90 meal (that was just for what me and my wife had eaten and drank).

The in-laws recommended this place and we're glad they did! Came here for dinner during our Hudson Valley adventuring. Busy on a summer Sunday night but we lucked out and got a table quickly. We split the softshell crab and veggie lentil dish. Both were delectable, which is an especially high compliment for the often maligned vegetarian option. When we heard they had homemade ice cream, we had to try--the mint chip and the special blood raspberry flavors. A delicious finale to the meal! Nice to walk around the quiet main street after dinner.

I was pleasantly amazed at how great this restaurant was for being tucked away in charming Germantown. This place gets busy so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table, but it's worth it. Everything from the atmosphere, food and service is all superb. We had the Bass, heirloom tomato salad, pasta and oysters --- all were delicious. We look forward to coming back.

Showed up for our reservation on time. Unfortunately my pregnant wife couldn't make it so we had a party of six instead of 7. They refused to seat us and then gave our table to a group with no booking. Amazing stuff *Updating after the meal Our server, the food and atmosphere was lovely. Music was surprisingly solid. The hostess could have been hospitable.

We've tried this place a couple times, as my mom lives locally. I wanted to like it, but going there just always turns into a fiasco and we always leave with the same complaints. 1. It gets really loud, really really loud in there when it's busy and it doesn't seem like they've done anything to mitigate that. Yeah sure it's cute, but there's nothing to absorb the sound, it just bounces around. 2. Our server never seems to know the menu well, we've had to prompt them to tell us about the specials and when you ask questions about a dish i.e. Ingredients or preparation they are unable to answer and also unwilling to successfully seek an answer. This to me is a cardinal sin-how can you expect to sell something you can't describe? 3. Maybe it's because of the staffs lack of knowledge about the dishes but our experience with the food has been very hit or miss. It seems each time we've gone a dish has arrived at the table that either we didn't order, or we never would have if the server had successfully described it. The things that hit are great but the misses stick more in our memories.

The wait was just too long. I am surprised really they wouldn't let us make a reservation since it's only 6 people coming to dinner not 7! Yes we were shocked. Okay we got there at 7 she said we will get seated within the hour and you can't leave. 835 she gets us the table. On top of it all didn't get served for an hour. Service was not great the food was okay was not happy with the chicken but the roasted carrots were good. Yes it was loud , busy and the atmosphere seemed fun. The Host should have been better with the service. Not worth the wait really.

What a fantastic restaurant! My brother was in town so I took him for an early dinner knowing good and well how popular it is, making sure we would be able to be seated. We opted for the bar and were attended to by Laura. She was so helpful with our questions, served a great cocktail and was knowledgeable of the beers served directing my brother to 3 different selections. We ordered the dozen oysters, the fish tacos and split the soft shell crab entree. Everything was excellent! We especially loved the 2 hot sauces served with our oysters and tacos. When Laura saw how much we loved them she let us know that she was the maker of it. Poor Devil Hot Sauce Co. she told us where it's sold and you bet we will be picking up a few bottles. All in all a great meal that was more than a meal, it was an experience.

The menu's approachability and price point do not do justice to the quality product that comes out of the kitchen. This restaurant can hang with anything, anywhere. It's fantastic. Worth a trip to Germantown from wherever you're from. Anyone who gives this place anything less than 5 stars is a jealous Hater.

We had very high hopes for this restaurant, but sadly left underwhelmed by the food, service and atmosphere. The restaurant is so loud that it was near impossible to talk to my family without yelling - and I'm not usually sensitive to noisy spots. The service was slow and not particularly attentive. As for the food: The tilefish was too fishy (maybe that's just tilefish?), though the sides were admittedly good. It was a similar situation for the roast chicken - the butter beans were very tasty but the chicken itself was very and not terribly flavorful. The mac and cheese was delicious, the side salad was simple and good, and the budino dessert was great, but overall, the solid sides couldn't make up for the slow service, high price tag and mediocre food. Our expectations far outpaced the reality of this restaurant.

This was one of the most memorable and delicious meals we have had in a while. Came up for a weekend from BK and stayed in Germantown. The Airbnb host recommended Gaskins and we've since recommended it to more friends who also loved it. Super fresh and quality ingredients. A really inventive menu. Little things just perfect -- like a homemade yogurt based salad dressing I am still dreaming about. The atmosphere is beautiful and the service was attentive. A+ experience. Can't wait to go back.

Good food with sassy service. I like it. My appetizer and main course were delicious. The sweet cream ice cream was crazy good. But the dining room is unbearably noisy. It is a din. The outdoor seating -- over a parking lot -- is really uncomfortable. The owners have never sat on the wooden benches at the long table. Bad idea. Really bad idea. The revue would have been a 4 if not for the ambience and really uncomfortable seating.

A great menu that always changing based on what's available locally. The chef creates great dishes that with many locally sourced items. I think this place is worth going out of your way for.

First time eating here, we had the borrata as an appetizer. It was a bit too salty, but okay. As an entree, I had a shrimp and linguine dish. The shrimp tasted spoiled and the whole dish was almost inedible. I would have sent it back, however after dropping our food, we did not see our server again until she dropped the check. It was busy, but...no "how is everything?" Or "can I get you anything?" On top of this, we were celebrating a birthday and had to share a big table with a family including two children who alternately complained and played on iPads the whole time. It was very disappointing all around. Since then, I've been in twice more and both times were much better. We had our own tables and the servers remembered we existed. Roasted beets were delicious and the burger was very good, perfectly cooked (though a bit pricy) and another pasta dish (NO seafood this time) was tasty and good portion. I hope the first time was just an anomaly, because otherwise, we've liked it here.