Terrapin Restaurant

We went to Terrapin last night and really enjoyed the overall vibe. The place has a great atmosphere, and the staff were respectful and attentive throughout. I had a solid IPA to start, and for appetizers we tried the goat cheese-filled wontons and lamb chops—both were decent, not amazing, but fine. The standout was the braised short ribs—perfectly cooked and seasoned, served with creamy mashed potatoes. If you’re in the mood for a classic burger, ask for it medium rare with Gouda cheese—totally worth it. We’ll definitely be coming back. A cozy spot with good food, great drinks, and a relaxed vibe.

Food was good! A little above your average bistro food with some twists but the drinks were extremely good and we had a crème brûlée that was the best that we ever had. The best part of the experience was our server Ashley, she made my time there very enjoyable with her super warm attitude, friendly, and attentive service. I’m writing this review solely for her, she is truly so amazing and I highly recommend going there just for the sole experience of her service alongside with the amazing food, drinks and desserts!

Excellent. We started with the spinach, arichoke dip Which was delicious. For our entrées, we chose the Bronzino and the spring pasta both were prepared to our liking and wonderful..we ended the meal with the phenomenal gluten free ice cream sandwiches.

Stopped in for dinner without a reservation and it was chilly out so we didn’t want to sit outside. The hostess found us a seat and so glad she did. The ambiance is amazing just like the food. The food and service were amazing. We will be back and will get a reservation. This is a must to stop and eat here.

Amazing restaurant with an unbeatable atmosphere inside an old church. Very delicious food, especially the soul food platter. The servers are great as well. I very highly recommend Terrapin for a nice dinner near Kingston.

Had the lamb chops, duck quesadilla, drunken shrimp, asian bbq wings, mushroom soup, salmon, steak, burger, steak sandwich, fries and tiramisu and everything was delicious. Great staff and service and interesting ambiance as it was formerly a church.

I'm always amazed when I walk inside. 5 adults and a baby went for dinner and it was fantastic. The food was brought out very promptly without feeling rushed. You have to get the pork chop medium, absolutely delicious. I did not care too much for the sauce on the mashed potatoes with steak and my MIL loved her salmon, complementing many times that it was cooked perfectly.

Terrapin was a destination spot to grab lunch between a couple parties of friends that wanted a new place to explore. I was excited to check this restaurant out because I was intrigued that it was a former church. We called ahead of time to reserve a table and they were very accommodating; we were traveling from different directions and they sat part of our party at a table before having a complete reservation. I thought that was really nice as they seemed pretty busy. I was so impressed by the spooky season decor upon entering! Also it is really nice inside- tall ceilings with ornate wood detailing and the lighting at the bar was warm and inviting. Different table options for different size parties too. I think it’s also great that they have some form of parking- it is pretty limited and Terrapin is on a busy street. We got lucky that someone was pulling out as we arrived, otherwise parking may have been not so easy to find on the street, especially on a weekend. Something to be mindful of if you’re visiting. Service was great and very prompt. We had a knowledgeable server who made suggestions as well, and loved the support staff who were attentive, kept our table tidy, and replaced silverware between courses (something I find can be rare when you go out to eat nowadays for some reason). Never felt pressured to order rounds of drinks either, though collectively between the five of us, we all ordered at least 3 courses each and a round of drinks, so we made sure to take care of them. There were vegetarian options, one of which is pictured here. I would have wished for the portion to be slightly larger, but I was satisfied with ordering another side/appetizer. The flavor was good, very Earthy, I would have preferred if it was more of the Latin flare that was written in the description, but it was still delicious and super fresh! The deserts are all amazing, we got a bunch to share but I only managed to get a photo of these tasty ice cream sandwich cookies that they baked in house. They were soft, warm, and so delicious! The bathroom was very clean, and smelled good too- something I think can make or break an experience. There was a neat outdoor garden/dining area that was fully tented in just off of the parking lot. I’m sure it’s nice to kick back in there in the summer, and look forward to returning again for a visit!