The Spy Social Eatery and Bar

The Spy is one of my absolute favorite restaurants to eat at in the Hudson Valley. They use the freshest ingredients and the quality of the food is consistently delicious time after time. My husband and I used to eat here very often when we lived closer and now that we moved and live almost 40 minutes away, we still make the drive! From the fresh pasta to the tofu wings (like no other!) to our favorite—the turkey kale burger, everything is just SO good. Not to mention that everyone that works here is so pleasant, attentive, and kind. It’s really always such a pleasure to eat here. Highly recommend!!

Just had a marvelous meal here with my wife. They have both indoor and outdoor seating in this charming restaurant. First this restaurant always has the best mixed drinks so I highly recommend one. The food is delicious and the homemade desserts and ice cream are the best!!! Will definitely eat here again.

We had Fried Calamari appetizer, Fish & Chips main course and dessert last night. All were delicious! To top it off, we could hear one another throughout the evening as the ambient noise was quiet, the ambiance friendly and warm. Thank you, George, Brigitte, Alison & Taylor! Carole K.

My Husband & I enjoyed our dinner here. The calamari was delicious. We also had ordered brisket with coleslaw & beans, so yummy. We also enjoyed the Mushroom Pici Toscani , it was so flavorful. Our waitress Taylor was such a sweetheart. So attentive & fabulous. Thank you for a nice meal. See you when we visit the Catskills again. I highly recommend this place if you are visiting the area.

Delightful experience here all around! We sat at the bar and had the pleasure of being serves by Brigitte who was welcoming and friendly. We had the beet salad and tofu wings to start, and then the chicken pot pie and steak frites, and everything was perfect! We left no room for desert which was a shame as the selection sounded awesome. Great selection of drinks, they have Maine Lunch on tap. Our fellow patrons at the bar were a friendly bunch and the atmosphere was relaxing. It's a bit pricey but I still felt we got value for the money. We'll definitely be back here!

A cozy restaurant and bar on a hill. We just had a delicious, comforting dinner at The Spy. We started off w a fab pretzel and spoon cornbread with mushrooms followed by duck for my husband and meatloaf with carrots and mashed potatoes for me; accompanied by a lovely glass of Pinot noir .We finished w tapioca pudding and fresh whipped cream. On a cold night like this it was perfect. Great service by a delightful friendly staff and of course as we were leaving we chatted with the owner, Doris, who is always warm and friendly. She works hard with her staff to make sure that everyone is well looked after and graciously taken care of.

We tried the crispy duck fries appetizer as well as the salmon and chicken pot pie entrees. All three were delicious! The atmosphere was comfortable. We will definitely be back.

Beet salad with oranges and brittle rocked. Snitzle good, potato salad heavy on pork flavoring and lacking vinegar. Garlic cauliflower ravioli missed. Attentive service. Charming, cozy surroundings.

Saturday night in the Hudson Valley. The Mrs and I have no reservations and decide to get in the car and go somewhere. Driving up 209 she says what about High Falls? Sure says I and we agree to call "Spy" to see if they can squeeze us in A lovely voice at the restaurant says I have one table and will hold it for you Things only got better The voice belonged to the owner and Bridgett unleashed her husbands super competence over fried long stem artichokes salmon and pastas all of which were delicious If you ever need a warm welcome and super dope food Spy is it!

First time visit Friendly greeting Big parking lot Outdoor dining is available Trying Pork Flatiron with a Diet Coke with lemon

Their burger is a joke. For $18, the price of the (beef) burger I got a plate with all the regular fries, bun, etc. But the burger itself is two small (half) sized beef patties, one on top of another. White Castle size. First of all, why not make ONE regular size burger, and for $18, don't cheap out on the amount of meat. It tasted ok. But not worth the price. Next time I want a burger I'll go to the local diner.

Amazing time spent here. Our server Taylor was so attentive and so sweet. A really relaxing & excellent time. Taylor really added to our experience, would love to come back again!

We were questioning our choice when we pulled in, however, we trusted the reviews. When you walk in you begin to feel the unique experience that this place holds. Food was outstanding and we had a great time. Staff super friendly and attentive.

Went here and sat at the bar after a long day of climbing. It is a nice atmosphere, the service was wonderful, and the short ribs were some of the best I've ever had. Also they got the potato to short rib ratio right...

One of the best meals I've had recently. I had the mushroom toscani pasta; tofu "wings" which were crispy & flavorful and the apple crumble. We sat outside in the covered/screened porch which was lovely. Staff was attentive & helpful. Easily 5*

We stayed at a local Airbnb and this place was recommended by our host. This is an adorable local spot with outdoor and covered porch seating. We sat on the covered porch, able to enjoy the breeze without any bugs bothering us. We had drinks and appetizers (mussels, beet salad and the fried artichokes). Everything was delicious, the service was great and the decor very warm and welcoming. Definitely recommend this place! (Also plenty of open air in the parking lot to enjoy a fattie before or after your meal!)

Stopped in for dinner Saturday night while spending a weekend in the Hudson Valley. I made a reservation via email a week prior but we changed our seats to the bar when we arrived since there was space and we wanted a more casual vibe. The bartender working Saturday night was very friendly and chatted with us throughout our meal. To start, we shared the burrata special which came with 4 pieces of toasted bread. For our mains, I had the pumpkin ravioli special and my boyfriend tried the meatloaf. Both dishes were generous portions and very good. We finished off the meal with the cheesecake. We also each ordered the mule off the cocktail menu which they made with ginger ale vs. ginger beer which gave it a nice taste. Was a very enjoyable meal and glad we stopped by while visiting the neighborhood

I was at the Spy last night to meet some friends who were in from out of town. The bartender was super friendly and his service was too notch. He admitted only being a bartender for 4 months but you could not tell. I ordered a Martini a very specific way and he nailed it! My whole experience at the bar was fantastic. Here is where it goes bad ... I went over to a table where my friends were sitting. They invited me to join them and I immediately exchanged pleasantries with the people at the table. In the middle of me complimenting the ladies at the table I was rudely told to be quiet by the waitress so she could get through explaining g the desert menu. When I said excuse me, she again told me to shhh and explained to me that she was very busy. After complaining to the very nice bartender about my terrible experience at the table, he told me the waitress was the owner. I guess my experience at her restaurant wasn't as important as her desert menu.

Made a last minute reservation Thursday for their dinner. It was pouring out there, but they have an screened-in porch area that we can sit. We were there for their duck breast, but they were out; they have a double duck confit for the night in place of the duck breast. So we got the duck confit, strip steak, and braised short rib for the 4 of us. Honestly, their food was mediocre at best; the steak was not seasoned well, the duck confit was a bit too salty, and the braised short ribs were kind of tough. They are missing half of the items in their dessert menu also. So food was worth 3 stars. The extra star is for their accommodation. It was pouring rain outside, rain was splashing in through the screen. The owner / manager lady was really helpful when we expressed our concern. Made multiple suggestions to help, even offering to move us to another section, thankful for that. Their pre-caution with patrons is superb. No guests can come in without masks, and they can only take masks off when seated. Hope we will be back in the area in the fall to try something new in their menu.

Great food! The owners really care about their community! Try the buffalo tofu wing or the shrimp and mussels linguini. They are my favorites.

Got takeout and was delicious. Super cute ambiance when we picked it up - will definitely return!

Food is very good. The service and ambiance are excellent. Like the calamari appetizer and pork flat iron.

I have limited selection of foods here. what I do order is all ways quite good the cauliflower pizza is a tasty delight of creamy mushroom and peas.

We had stopped going to this restaurant when it was called THE NORTHERN SPY. The food was fine, but there were tree places to eat in the town. But after they reopened as THE SPY, and with a new menu, I'm happy to say it's now one of my favorite go-to places in High Falls! The service is alway professional. The prices are reasonable. Who could ask for more?

Everything here is great!!! I highly recommend their short rib dish which is cooked to perfection and soooo tasty! The service is also wonderful, the servers make you feel welcomed and the owner is an absolute sweetheart! The ambiance is also really cute! I have come here a few times with different friends and I must say every time I come here it has been an amazing experience! Love this place!

Delicious fare, friendly service, good wines, lovely atmosphere, a local treasure. I've had the duck more than once, yum yum! And my husband's birthday dessert was recommended-- fresh churned vanilla ice cream, topped with strawberries picked that day, and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Who knew? So fabulous! Served by singing staff persons too, perfect.

One of the best meals my parents and I have had in a long while. I was hesitant based on the stars, but the ingredients in their dishes looked stellar, so we decided to make a reservation. We were so happy with the meal we made reservations for dinner again later this week. We had the bruschetta appetizer, which had hens of the woods, ricotta, andcarmelized onions, and it was superb. My parents had the duck confit and I had the mussels, and both were stellar (I was tempted to ask for a soup spoon, the mussels broth was so good). The staff are so lovely, and I could not recommend this restaurant more. If I ever hear people mention coming to this area, it will be my go-to recommendation!

The entire dinner was perfect. Nice waitresses. Comfortable and stylish decor. Food absolutely outstanding. A gem.

Food was exquisite. Duck confit was perfectly executed and roasted vegetable sides nicely caramelized. Mushroom pasta was savory with lots of mushrooms. Drinks were well executed and the vibe works for a celebration, date night, or just a nice family meal.

This is by far the greatest restaurant in our area. When ever friends or family come up to visit I make sure we take them to the spy. It feels like a home away from home. The chef and owner duo are a power team of talent and hospitality. I can't rave about this restaurant enough. Each time I go there is a new fresh, seasonal and creative special from ramp ravioli to a meal served with a side of cookies. High falls would not be what it is without them. I actually feel giddy and excited every time I know I am going to get to eat at The Spy Social Eatery. Do yourself a favor and head there as fast as you can, they book up really fast during the warm seasons.

3.5 stars The service here was a bit slow, the prices are what I'd see in Manhattan, and the food is good. Good for kids as they has a kids menu. My party of 11 arrived for dinner on Saturday night. The lighting was dim and intimate, the menu is a mix of American, Italian, Mexican and Asian which is fun. _ SESAME TOFU WINGS ($10) I recommend this for its uniqueness, FLAVOR, CRUNCH, and portion. _ FRIED CHICKEN ($22) Enjoyed its boneless-ness and thin-ness of cutlet. Good portion of chicken (big enough for 2 people to share) although I'd prefer a higher collard greens to smashed potato ratio. _ SPY BURGER ($14) Pretty good. _ KAHLUA CAPPUCINO ICE CREAM Kahlua syrup was a bit too sweet but the = Coffee ice cream was nice! _ GINGER SPICE BUNDT CAKE w/ORANGE GLAZE ($8) I'd prefer less or no icing. Otherwise it was = tasty Would return, especially for the Tofu Wings.

Cozy and welcoming spot with delicious menu options! My husband and I were staying at an Airbnb nearby and visited The Spy twice for dinner. Servers were very friendly and attentive. The decor is very inviting, I would say "cottage chíc." The bread before dinner was warm and fresh and their roasted chicken in particular was incredible!! Sadly we were too full for dessert both nights, but if we are ever back in the area, we'll certainly be back for some!!!

Wonderful dining experience! What a great find! Beautiful atmosphere. Looks so unassuming. Inside we found a menu that would hold its own against any you would find at the hottest restaurant in the West Village. Food was delicious. Great drink menu. An accommodating and highly professional staff (in the middle of COVID, no less). Simply put, we loved this place and will definitely be back when future travels bring us this way. A great place to spend a special occasion (as it was one for us). We are picky, and really loved this place (enough to write a Yelp review).

Romantic setting, great food, impeccable service, really nice family owners. Perfect place for a date night.

This is one of my favorite neighborhood spots. It truly is a social eatery! It's been so fun to become a regular and recognize everyone working there. Food is solid. Greatest free range tofu wings around, the flatbread special is always amazing, and you can't go wrong with the pastas! Ambiance is wonderful. It makes for a perfect date spot. Inside is beautiful and the screened porch and outdoor seating are lovely and breezy as well (and feel very Covid safe). Brigitte is so warm and welcoming, and I HIGHLY recommend ordering wine if only so you get to talk to her about all the options! She is both knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Book ahead on weekend nights to guarantee you get a table!

I really enjoyed the menu choices and the food was very good. The wait staff was extremely attentive, professional and nice. I would definitely go back especially as it gets warmer and enjoy the outside seating.

The bar menu has classics as well as some unusual liquor selections. The food and service are excellent. The menu is tightly put together and well-thought out. The restaurant is cozy and has outdoor and screened-in porch dining options.

Super delicious fresh bread, chicken pot pie, and pretzel. Pleasant atmosphere and kind wait staff! Highly recommend.

We had the best dinner in years here. All 4 of us loved our dishes. The food is Manhattan quality without the hassle and the prices. Can't wait to go back. I don't give out 5 stars lightly.

This place was phenomenal. The ambiance was relaxed, elegant, and understated. The service was fantastic (from the owner to the various staff who served us). The food was delicious (really fresh turkey-and kale-burger, extremely moist and flavorful salmon burger with delicious aioli, great fries, i.e., crispy outside, soft and bursting inside), good drinks, extremely reasonable prices for the quality and the setting. Thank you for a fantastic evening.

My husband and I have been coming to The Spy for many years and we have never been disappointed with our meals or the quality of wines that we chose to go with them. The slow cooked pork roast with a bottle of nice Cote du Rhone is always a delicious choice. We love eating on the porch at The Spy. Feels like home and is very cozy.

Terrible service. Not child or family friendly. Horrible attitude towards our little girl. Bridget the owner is very rood and nasty, with an obnoxious attitude. We left without even finishing the food. Never again will we visit this trashy establishment. Alex G.

Such great ambience, food was so delicious, drinks were yum (loved the Northern Spy), and most of all, the staff was so kind, accommodating, and attentive. Had such a wonderful experience here, cannot wait to come back!

What an amazing meal!! Buffalo Tofu appetizer, followed by the Turkey Kale Pink Peppercorn Burger - WOW!!! They have a great screened in outdoor porch as well as tables inside. They work with local farms and the service was fantastic!! Well worth the visit!! We will be back.

Our children took us to this lovely restaurant for our 35th anniversary dinner. Brigette, the owner, warmly greeted us and sat us in a beautiful outside table. everyone loved their entire meal from appetizers to dessert. Alison our server could not have been more attentive. Thank you for a beautiful evening.

The Spy was fabulous! We called ahead to make sure they were serving outdoors during Covid and we were able to bring our small dog and sit in the garden, with plenty of space. The food was delicious-- all ingredients were very fresh and the specials menu was extensive! Brigitte was incredibly welcoming and warm.

If you're in High Falls, don't miss The Spy! The food was incredible from start (hot fresh bread and herb butter) to finish (excellent warm cookies). I had the roast chicken blue plate special, which was perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender. We appreciated the extensive list of wines and ciders. We sat outside on the patio, which was a beautiful space. Service was attentive -- our food came quickly and we always had a full water carafe. The restaurant is simultaneously cozy and elegant, which is embodied in Brigitte: she makes the whole place feel like home!

Ok, so here's the thing: my girlfriend and I went to the Catskills thinking we would have a lovely time eating and drinking at fine establishments. We were batting 1.000 until The Spy. First, the tofu wings: the wing sauce was a tepid barbecue, the dipping sauce was some form of sour cream abomination. Neither tasted good. The "asparagus" ravioli of the day: To our knowledge, there was no asparagus anywhere to be found. The raviolis were cooked very well, and that is the most this dish had going for it. Tossed in a "sauce" comprised exclusively of unseasoned canned diced tomatoes, this dish was ironically the most palatable of their offerings. Lastly, the "toasted corn" risotto: If you ever wanted to have an entire can of sweet creamed corn, much like that dispensed by every lunch lady in America, and mixed with a few scoops of arborio, then this is your dish. Except in this case, it cost $23 and could not be finished, due to the cloying sweetness of the omnipresent corn and an overall mush-like quality better reserved for our canine and feline friends. PS, I am nearly positive that the extra parmesan cheese we requested arrived compliments of the green Kraft tube ubiquitous to any Giant Eagle this side of the Mississippi.

Very nice food and an excellent atmosphere. We went on a Thursday evening and there were seats available to choose from on the screened in porch, the bar room or the formal dining area. The dining room is best in the winter due to the fireplace but we liked the porch for a cool summer evening. We ate the Chile relleno and a burger. Both were outstanding. I asked for the burger to be med rare and I was pleased to have it cooked perfectly. Most restaurants over cook med rare but this fresh formed burger was thick, pink and juicy. We will certainly be going back and will bring friends with us!!!! PS The bar makes some great cocktails. We loved the Spy Mule (their take on a Moscow mule)

Lovely find for our weekend in the Catskills! My kids and I enjoyed the very friendly atmosphere and food immensely. We met the owners and they are warm and welcoming. The salad I ordered was great -- as was my son's burger. The cheese rolls are YUMMY! Had to have the server clear them so I didn't eat the entire basket myself. Hope to be back during our next trip!

The restaurant itself is really cute and cozy and the owner is very friendly. The food isn't great. I ordered the beet tartare and the octopus. Both were devoid of flavor and the octopus was overcooked. My companion ordered steak and salad. The salad was fresh, with subpar dressing and the steak was ok. The menu and food need improvement. Perhaps, just focus on more simple, local fare and do that well? The waitress tried a bit too hard if that's possible? It felt awkward. This place has such unrealized potential. If I go back I'll just stick to a burger and drink at bar.

I used to love this place when it was murphy's bistro so I had to try it now that it is The Spy. The ambiance here is so relaxing. There are string lights over the screened in patio and the light breeze that came through made it the perfect place to enjoy a meal. Our server was very cheerful and attentive. To start I ordered a Hibiscus Margarita. The margarita was just okay. It tasted very strongly of a premade margarita mix and the rim was bare, despite accepting their offer of salt. With a hibiscus margarita I would have preferred a sugared rim anyways. For dinner I shared the Spy Burger and some Fish Tacos. The burger was very good, though I wasn't a big fan of the house pickles on it. It was served with Parmesan fries which were also really great. The fish tacos felt like they were missing something. The fish was excellent, but the taco as a whole was pretty bland. For dessert I ordered a mudslide cookie ice cream sandwich. The cookie was nice and warm, but terribly dry. Luckily the peanut butter ice cream helped remedy that situation. Overall, it was a very cute place and I really wanted to like it, but as of right now it's just not for me.

Very good food and a great bar. New specials every night. It's our default hangout. Wish they had a Happy Hour. Very pleasant space. The menu has changed a bit over the years, but they still have outstanding burgers (& Impossibles, too) and the justly famous tofu wings.

Great local restaurant with an interesting menu of good food. The setting is lovely and so are the owners and staff.

Best restaurant ever. The staff is so friendly and helpful, and the tofu wings are my favorite. Great vegetarian/vegan options, fun drinks, and amazing atmosphere.

So happy this location re-opened as the spy. The tofu wings are fabulous. Love there overall atmosphere. One of my favorite local places. Everything is always fresh made to order and they have a variety of menu options.

The main reason to go is the free hot biscuits but I don't know if they still do those? The tofu wings are also very good. Points off for replacing their very good veggie burger with an Impossible burger. Vegetarians don't want that Impossible trash. We don't want fake meat that bleeds. We want vegetables. GTFOH with that.