Hoffman House

Arrived on a Friday afternoon and quickly found parking across the street as their lot was full. Got seated right away and our waitress was very pleasant. I’m pretty sure I read the building was built in the 1600’s which is just incredible. You can just feel the history in there! We were there during lunch hours but the kitchen agreed to make us calamari from their dinner appetizer menu which was so kind. It was crispy and delicious. My husband had the French dip with sweet potato fries and said the sandwich was one of the best he’s had. I had the lamb sandwich which is such a unique offering I had to order it! Also delicious and cooked to a perfect medium rare. We would highly recommend it!

The other half and I stopped in after running an errand in Kingston. The food was pretty good for lunch fair, service was a little on the slow side. The drinks were standard. But the ambiance was fantastic. The decor and feel of a 1600's inn was pretty cool. I would definitely go back and try another meal there.

b.overly_delicious @hoffmanhousetavern Kingston,NY: So i’m embarrassed to say, I’ve never been to the Hoffman House. Like ever! Some close friends of mine, finally dragged me in to experience the colonial pilgrim vibes of the original stockade. Checked the menu online and couldn’t believe the prices! Everyone in our group had the French onion soup. Below the gooey mozzarella (I believe) lies a deep bowl of black pepper and onion broth. Very good and very much pepper forward. So much so, you little get a chew of peppercorns in your mouth after each bite. I love black pepper so this was fine with me. Rueben and fries ($12), Bacon cheeseburger ($14), and the garlic steak sandwich ($13.5) all served with fries were properly portioned for the price. This must be the best deal in town! Absolute deliciousness! Garlic steak stacked with garlic butter dripping out of the roll and smeared with blue cheese. The standard battered fries were seasoned which I haven’t seen before (my favorite frozen variety). Waitress was extremely pleasant and accommodating. This place is like stepping back in time but not the 60s, 70, or even 50s. We are talking 1800-1700s. Felt like a real pilgrim. Where’s the grogg? #kingston #hoffmanhouse #stockcade #burger #frenchonionsoup #hveats #hvfoodies #eater #igfood #reuben #house #pilgrims #hudsonvalley #ulster #ulstereateriesunfiltered 📸 @above_weddings

As a small business owner myself I really hate to leave a bad review. My sincere motive is that the owners of this beautiful historic property will re-evaluate their entire operation. The current owners took over the ownership in March of 2020 as COVID was killing businesses. They have a ton of excellent 5 star reviews but I believe they are coasting on what the previous owners built. Our experience; we called late for a reservation. When we got there, on time there was no record of our reservation. They seated us anyway. We sat at our table and waited for our server. She finally came and we received our drinks 30 minutes later. Next we ordered our dinner but did not receive until an hour later. Yes it was Saturday night, they were busy but as many reviewers have noted; extremely slow service. Now for the food. The bread was excellent. My salad was good, my wife thought her salad dressing (house dressing) had no flavor. My wife had the garlic shrimp Florentine. Shrimp OK but sauce had no flavor. I had the Steak au Poivre. This is supposed to be a pepper corn encrusted steak with sautéed shallot garlic and brandy cream sauce. No hint of garlic, shallot or brandy. The steak was tough. We paid and left very disappointed. Ok, as I mentioned, I rarely leave a bad review. My sincere hope is that the owners will read this and fix their problems.

Here’s a quick NED review for Hoffman House: --- ✅ What Works Well - Classic American comfort food with generous portions. - Cozy, welcoming atmosphere with friendly service. - Good variety of menu options including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. - Reasonably priced and great for casual dining or family outings. --- 👎 What to Watch Out For - Some dishes may be a bit hit-or-miss in flavor or consistency. - Can get busy during peak meal times, so expect some wait. --- 🎯 Verdict Hoffman House is a solid spot for hearty, traditional meals in a comfortable setting—great for a no-fuss dining experience. Rating: ~3.5 to 4 / 5

What a quaint place, a stone house from the 1600's turned into a restaurant. The French onion soup was exceptional, I had the lamb sandwich my friend had the sliced steak, both excellent! Dessert was the finishing touch! I travelled down from the north my friend from the south, we grew up across the street from one another, and we had a nice time catching up!

We just had dinner there. Our reservation was at 5:15. We left over two hours later. The wait between our salads and our main course was an hour. Our waiter apologized twice as the table next to us, who came in 30 minutes later, had appetizers, salads and main courses while we were waiting. Every table around moved much faster and flipped. No manager came to apologize. No one offered us free desserts or a discount on the bill. No one apologized when they finally brought the food. Whoever brought our bill and picked it up (not our friendly server) dropped it on the table rudely, like we had done something wrong. I’ve had delayed courses before, but I’ve never had such a delay be ignored by management like this. The food was great when we finally got it, but whoever is managing tonight really dropped the ball. We should have at least gotten an apology for that hour long wait, if not free dessert or a discount. Very disappointed.

Hoffman House could be a 5 star place simply because of the historical significance of the building, but the food was really good as well! The French onion soup was good. I got the crispy roast duck, which was delicious. My only dings was that only parts of the skin were crispy, and it would be nice to have a vegetable side in addition to the rice/potato side too. My wife got the scallops marsala and that was also delicious, with a good portion of scallops and a tasty marsala sauce! We got the apple cobbler for desert and that too was really good! The staff was friendly and welcoming. Service was a little slow especially given that there wasn't a crowd when we got there for dinner, but we were in no rush. All in all a great meal. Highly Recommended!!

This is a few blocks from work & for no reason at all I've never eaten here. Well that was a mistake, because the food was so good. Donna was our server, so nice, definitely had a sense of humor & checked on us often. I had a glass of Sav Blanc, and I ordered the glaring shrimp florentine, with a baked potato&salad. So perfect, big juicy shrimp, the garlic sauce u just want to tip into your mouth and drink it!!!! My friend had the coconut crusted chicken, she didnt leave anything on her plate either!! The chocolate flour less cake for the win! Fabulous!

Housed in a historic building, the menu is delicious and fairly priced. I was seated by the fireplace and my server was excellent. Uptown Kingston. Go.

Arrived on a Friday afternoon and quickly found parking across the street as their lot was full. Got seated right away and our waitress was very pleasant. I'm pretty sure I read the building was built in the 1600's which is just incredible. You can just feel the history in there! We were there during lunch hours but the kitchen agreed to make us calamari from their dinner appetizer menu which was so kind. It was crispy and delicious. My husband had the French dip with sweet potato fries and said the sandwich was one of the best he's had. I had the lamb sandwich which is such a unique offering I had to order it! Also delicious and cooked to a perfect medium rare. We would highly recommend it!

From the time we called to change our 7:00 reservation to a 3:30 time slot (due to pending snowstorm), the staff was exceptionally warm and understanding. We asked to be seated near a fire place for sweet ambiance and had the perfect table for two! The Roast beef Napoleon was my husband's choice and the focaccia bun was overflowing! My fish and chips also made the colonial experience superb! I would highly recommend eating here! Everything was great and glad we beat the snow!

Decent sandwiches and good French onion soup. Enjoyed it and will likely be back. Decent price too

b.overly_delicious @hoffmanhousetavern Kingston,NY: So i'm embarrassed to say, I've never been to the Hoffman House. Like ever! Some close friends of mine, finally dragged me in to experience the colonial pilgrim vibes of the original stockade. Checked the menu online and couldn't believe the prices! Everyone in our group had the French onion soup. Below the gooey mozzarella (I believe) lies a deep bowl of black pepper and onion broth. Very good and very much pepper forward. So much so, you little get a chew of peppercorns in your mouth after each bite. I love black pepper so this was fine with me. Rueben and fries ($12), Bacon cheeseburger ($14), and the garlic steak sandwich ($13.5) all served with fries were properly portioned for the price. This must be the best deal in town! Absolute deliciousness! Garlic steak stacked with garlic butter dripping out of the roll and smeared with blue cheese. The standard battered fries were seasoned which I haven't seen before (my favorite frozen variety). Waitress was extremely pleasant and accommodating. This place is like stepping back in time but not the 60s, 70, or even 50s. We are talking 1800-1700s. Felt like a real pilgrim. Where's the grogg? #kingston #hoffmanhouse #stockcade #burger #frenchonionsoup #hveats #hvfoodies #eater #igfood #reuben #house #pilgrims #hudsonvalley #ulster #ulstereateriesunfiltered @above_weddings

Delicious food and wonderful staff! We feel super safe eating there with allergies and if you love super old buildings with a little bit of haunted this is your place!

Was seriously wowed by dinner here! It's been recommended for a long time and this winter we finally made it in. Quaint and warm and perfect for colder weather as we were seated right by the fire place. Hearty, delicious food and attentive service. French leaning menu with something for everyone. Everything we ordered was delicious and for the quality of seafood/meat and the portion size the prices were more than reasonable. Lovedddd the French onion soup and the calamari buffalo style. My partner loved the seafood pasta which was well seasoned and deliciously decadent without being too heavy or creamy. The scallop Marsala served over mashed potatoes was cooked to perfection. I didn't get a chance to try but garlic steak also had rave reviews . Hoffman house definitely earned these five stars! Great option in Kingston.

Had a lovely dinner here. Great historical building that feels cozy. It would be tough to maneuver if you are handicapped unless you dine outside due to stairs and narrow passageways. Food is well-prepared and good sized portions. Love that they have a duck special every day, but I wish that fewer dishes were prepared with jalapeño or spicy ingredients. Service was friendly. Would return.

Our appetizers and entrees tasted wonderful. Our server was nice. But it took over an hour to get our entrees. During that time, our server apologized twice, but no manager ever came by. Tables around us got their food in a timely fashion, so it wasn't a kitchen problem. We were not offered free soda refills, or free desserts, or a discount to make up for the wait. I've NEVER had a wait like that where the restaurant didn't try to make it right (I've also never had a wait for that long before). We were so disappointed. So, despite the great food and the lovely space, I can't recommend this restaurant. The management is terrible.

Prices were reasonable. Food was very good. It's one of the only places around to get a decent French Dip and it's a good one. Service was friendly but it did take quite awhile for someone to take our order. Once that was done everything went quickly. It's a little noisy in the restaurant due to the short ceilings. It's a really old house which is very cool to be in.

Very good food ! I got the duck and mashed potatoes, and it was a bigger portion than I thought ! They also give out bread in the beginning. The atmosphere is very weird tho...it reminds me of being in someone's grandparents home, except without the familiar feeling lol. Maybe it was just where we were seated.

We came here on a Tuesday around 5:15pm. This place has a really great ambiance. Old building with several different rooms. In order to find the entrance you need to walk into the "courtyard" from the street and walk around back to the entrance. You enter the bar and we were greeted there. We got a table immediately. Our server was friendly and helpful. We ordered drinks: lychee spritz (needed a little more lychee), blood and bourbon (strong bourbon) and the whiskey punch (sweet and orangie). Food: coconut shrimp appetizer, and two garlic steak sandwiches. On the appetizer (only three shrimp..they were larger ones but a little disappointing-flavor was good and cooked nice and crunchy-peach dipping sauce was good too), steak sandwiches-(nice soft fresh ciabatta roll with lots of steak and onions and added mushrooms with cheese-tasty) Looking around at other tables (one got their appetizer well before we got our food) it took what seemed to be a long time to get our order. When we received our food it was freshly made and hot. Our server checked on us once after we got our food. (Did we get lost in the crowd of regulars??!!??)

Food is to die for, service is top notch, the atmosphere and ambiance was calming and inviting. Would highly recommend this amazing place to anyone looking for an excellent dinner.

A local favorite of mine, consistently knocks the ball out of the park. Excellent steak and chimichurri sauce. The service is always polite and consistent. The ambiance is great indoor and outdoor. A must have is their crème brûlée !

This place is off-the-chart wonderful! Last night was the first time we tried it - we've passed it a zillion times, this time we said 'let's do it.' Super friendly in an historic setting, great staff, amazingly reasonable prices, the duck was exceptional (they change the sauce nightly, I was not vibing on choice they were offering and they graciously changed it for me - it was superb); my wife had the steak - perfect. The French onion soup was excellent, salad dressings - everything about this place had us smiling - nothing stuffy about this place, everyone dining at the tables around us and at the bar was having a great time. The Hoffman House is now on regular rotation!!!!!

I waffled between two and three stars. The menu here was not my jam, so I'm trying yo be fair as the people that I was with who were steak and potatoes types seemed to like it. But I thought about it and nope. We had a large group dinner that would up in a small room up a stair case. The server was clearly overwhelmed from the get go. It took a very long time for some of us to order drinks and even longer to get them served. The wines by the glass were pretty mediocre. One of the appetizers never showed up even though we asked about it. After a very long time salads showed up. And then even longer for dinners. The fries with the veggie burger were cold and not very good. But the kicker was the bill. Now even been to restaurants who wouldn't do separate checks without issue, although in the day and age of computers I think it's kinda dumb. But they wouldn't take the cards and charge a certain amount either. We each independently had to go up to the register, tell her the amount of what we ordered without the tip and then fill in the tip after. Two of the older parties in our group didn't get this part, and told the woman what to charge with the tip, not writing it in separate. The server tallying the bill told us then the server wouldn't get that part of the tip? Soooo the restaurant would just keep the additional money paid? It was an extremely lengthy process, even without the drama about the tip. I think it would have been less stressful and less time consuming for the server as well to just do the separate checks or even do the charges the old fashioned way because this process was the dumbest ever. The entire dinner took over three hours. I probably wouldn't go back just because of the unappetizing menu even in a small party. But forget bringing another large group of business associates here!

I really wanted a steak whilst staying in Kingston over the weekend and Hoffman House Tavern truly delivered. The interior is cozy and inviting with rustic wood decor. I ordered the NY Strip with Au Poivre sauce $29 with a twice baked potato and a salad. Warm bread with butter was served. The server was very sweet and accommodating. 10/10

Went to Hoffman house twice on my short visit back to Kingston. Owner and son were so gracious and accommodating to our large group. Food and drinks were excellent and service was prompt and friendly. Highly recommend for lunch or dinner and drinks.

Found ourselves in Kingston and decided to check out this establishment. Who wouldn't want to eat at such a historic building. We were seated immediately. We didn't know the restaurant would be closing for a month the next day so some things weren't available but that was fine. We really enjoyed our food. We like to start with a calamari for the table and it was pretty good! I had a cajun chicken quesadilla which was yummy, my son had a burger which was wow! I forgot what my husband and duaghter got :( but they enjoyed it! Everything was great and the staff was awesome. I would love to come again for sure. Kingston was a good time.

Sauhl was our waiter. He was a super nice fella. The menu is pretty straightforward and basic but it had all the "New England classics". Glad we stopped and appreciated the history of the cozy building. Decent food. Ceasar salad was good and the sweet potato fries were yummy. Tuscan Wrap was a little "juicy" but ok. Meh... it's a wrap ... my expectations were set low but overall fun time in Kingston

Again a wonderful dining experience at an historic restaurant in Kingston! Our party of 6 ...dining outside...the service, the food, ambience...excellent! Thank you!

Had the bacon cheeseburger for takeout. Looked like a quaint little eatery. Will try eating there next time. For my money, the best burger in town.

What a great place to eat. The food is really good and priced well. The menu has everything, and the specials are great. The building is an old stone house, a very cool place to dine. The staff is friendly and attentive. Great for a business lunch or family gathering.

Best steak sandwich. Loved it, and the ambiance was inside. I highly recommend Hoffman House for lunch or dinner.

Wonderful small town watering hole and restaurant. Fantastic menu with nicely sized portions. Margaritas were magnifico! I had the garlic skirt steak and stephany had the Seafood platter. I had gorganzola crumbles on my salad that comes with the meal, and a nice and crispy baked potato. The steak was so tender and yummy...a very nice portion. The seafood was really tasty, but a bit smaller portion. Lots of other interesting things on the menu! The house was soooo cozy on a cold winter night. We had the table right next to a huge fireplace. Perfect. We WILL be back.

We stopped in for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The food was delicious, I had the Garlic steak sandwich, flavorful and done well. Service was attentive. The tavern is a historic building that certainly can transport you to a time gone by.

Ambience is just wonderful. Food, however, is just meh. Wish food was better as could be a fantastic place.

The food is exceptional. The historic atmosphere should be experienced. This place should be on your Hudson Valley bucket list. Yet, I don't want to go back. Because it is a historic home it is cramped and poorly ventilated. I like the fare but never quite feel comfortable in the setting.

The turkey burger was a 5, grilled leg of lamb was a 3... meal not served hot and not tasty.service was slower than we expected and even the server apologized for slowness, but the turkey burger with roasted peppers and avocado. Side salad was delicious!

Food was very good! We all had the Southwest salad for lunch and sat out on the patio. Everything was perfect. The service was friendly and efficient. Thanks for a great time!

The food and the service are great!! I look forward to the times when my schedule puts me in the geographic pull of the Hoffman House. The owners care about the quality of the service and food. Appetizers to soup to salad to main course to dessert always taste great. I have enjoyed each visit.

This is a favorite of mine for years so we stopped in with the family on Sunday of Labor Day weekend. I could tell by the staff that ownership had changed. We were seated pretty quickly despite the fact they looked busy. Great bones to this historic building which adds to the appeal. Ordered a couple of beers to start and they had Juice Bomb on tap so that was delicious. I ordered the Scallops Marsala, wife ordered Strip Steak with blue cheese topping and chicken fingers for our son. Food was slow coming out but we understand staffing shortages coupled with a busy dining room contributed to that. We ordered another round of drinks and that took a while as we didn't see the server for a while. When she brought the drinks, I told her that it wasn't Juice Bomb by the color. She said it was but I asked her to check at the bar. She came back and said they ran out so she gave me an Oktoberfest and said it was similar (if you read my reviews, you'll know I'm a bit of a beer guy) so it was not similar. I drank it and I noticed on the bill that we were not charged for that beer so that was nice. Our food came out and my scallops were perfect and by Sant, served on a bed of angel hair pasta. Our sons chicken fingers were nice white meat and cooked just right. My wife's steak was brought out but was missing the blue cheese topping. Not a big deal and we brought it to the waitresses attention. She said she would be right back with it. She came by 5 minutes later and admitted she forgot but she would bring the topping back out. My wife told me to go ahead and eat and not wait for her. I finished my meal and my wife gave up and started eating her steak after 15 minutes. We were ready for the check and the topping was brought out. The steak was now cold and despite being cooked as ordered, it wasn't what she ordered as the topping was the part that appealed to her. I again admit that we are in a staffing shortage nationwide so I am hesitant to give negative reviews on service but I felt asking for the topping as ordered was an easy ask and our server flubbed it twice. We will certainly give them another shot as the food I had was tasty, seasoned well and plentiful. Tips: Off street parking behind the restaurant, they have kids menu offering so ask if you don't see it in the menu.

We came here for an early dinner on a Saturday (about 5:30) We were promptly seated and gave our drink orders which came to us quickly. Then we placed our order. The salad for our friend was delivered but our appetizer was forgotten. The waitress did apologize to us for missing it and she canceled the order for us. Then, we waited a long time before our meal was served. The fish and chips (sweet potato fries substituted for the chips) for my daughter and me was...okay...but nothing really special. My wife's veggie burger was...okay. I have to say we were underwhelmed by the food and the service. The food just did not blow me away. And there is virtually nothing here for anyone who is vegetarian. My daughter had the Chocolate Lovin' Spoonful cake, but again, nothing really special. The decor of the building is beautiful with much of the flooring, ceilings and wainscoting dating back more than two centuries. However, I just can't see myself making a return visit here.

I live down the street. The building is wonderful and they have a gas fireplace. You will not have a "fine dining " experience here - so don't expect that. The food is ok. If you get something like fish and chips that is great !! Or a burger. Mostly local older clientele. Good for a old time Kingston experience. Didn't see any younger people here. The bar was busy with people drinking.

This building is older than Kant- gorgeous wooden beams and stucco walls- homemade sandwiches with curly fries, wonderful French onion soup, and friendly staff- a perfect place to tuck in from the cold after a long walk in the woods

A gem and a treasure of history in Kingston. The food, service, and ambiance provides a very memorable experience for tourists and locals make it a favorite watering hole and relaxing place to eat, year round. The outdoor patio is a perfect 3 seasons and in winter you have wonderful rooms with fireplaces. It takes you back to a time before the Revolution and our Nation was in it's beginning.

This great good snd service. $35.00 rib eye steak done perfectly medium rare with a chimichanga sauce. 17th century house. One room was set aside for the 10 of us. However there was a nursery school group screaming next to us The staff knew it would be a problem and once a table for ten became available they moved us. We didn't ask , they took the initiative. Sliced steak was also perfectly done Bar cocktails were beautiful. Bread basket was very fresh and delicious. Just a great place.

We love the history, menu, and food here. We have been coming here for years and highly recommend.

We had a wonderful dinner tonight. I had not been here for many years and it was as good as I remember. The service was excellent and the ambiance is definitely interesting since it is an old historic building.

If you are a local you have likely passed the Hoffman House a million times or maybe you are new to the area or simply visiting. Either way it is time to check out this historic building and the dining experience and nostalgic atmosphere it provides. This (recently acquired) family owned business has an extensive menu selection that is certain to offer something for everyone. The service was on point as were the apps, cocktails, entrées and desserts. The atmosphere is warm (literally as they had the biggest active fireplace I have ever seen) and inviting. Step back in time, relax and enjoy some of the finest cocktails & cuisine you will find in the area.

Horrible service . They text customers violating and insulting their privacy once they get mad.

We were a little late for our reservation, but they accommodated us and were so nice! I got the shrimp, which was really great! But I didn't really care for the roasted potatoes.

Went for dinner on a cold night. Was pleased to be seated across from the fireplace. Provided a nice ambience and warmth from the tavern door being constantly open with other patrons arriving. Our server was very friendly and accommodating, however was not timely. Seems he disappeared often and we were visited by a young lad offering water refills. Our requests were made through him to our missing server. The dinners arrived after some time of waiting and were fresh, hot and delicious. We ordered the angel hair pasta for the toddler which was a huge adult portion for about $10. No meat, just a red sauce, I thought was overpriced and oversized for a child's meal. We paired our meals with the beer menu which complimented the food. It was an average experience and we made the best of the visit by enjoying the positives. Would like to visit during lunch in the future.

Perfectly cooked steak & delicious twice baked potato washed down with tasty margaritas. GPG said the veggie burger was decent!

I have always loved the Hoffman House. Their outdoor dining is perfect, and for the cooler months inside dining is warm and friendly. The food is always great and the prices right. The staff is always super friendly. My high school classmates, 7 of us, went yesterday 10/14 and we were seated in the garden area. Our food was wonderful and the dessert was great. Our waitress was amazing and very accommodating even taking our picture. The only negative were the bees buzzing around!!! Thank you for your professionalism. Your always on top of your game

Outstanding! My daughter had Garlic Steak and I had the Duck, we sat by the fireplace at this historic 1679 building. Wow amazing place and exceptional food!

Classic old style restaurant with gray ambience, location and good food. For traditionalists !

Absolutely delicious food, ambiance is terrific and so are wait staff. Pricey but worth it. Duck--succulent and spices are perfect. Steak, amazingly cooked moist and extremely tasty and drinks---wonderful.