Wm. Farmer and Sons

Cocktails, desserts and dessert cocktails were the highlights of our visit. The service was great, our waiter was a young man who had the polish and professionalism of an experienced server. The food in between our first round of drinks and our last was quite good. The portions were not huge but what was on the plate packed enough of a flavorful punch to leave you satisfied. The decor and layout of the restaurant was quite unique and interesting. Overall a really nice meal in a warm an inviting room.

My wife and I stayed at WM Farmer and Sons for one night to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. ||The staff was extremely welcoming and even surprised us with a bottle of cava on ice waiting for us in the room. ||We stayed in The Margaret. It’s a small room but was quiet and absolutely perfect for our stay. The bed was very comfy, the soaking was tub was great and the room has everything you could need (fridge, robes, slippers, TV, AC, etc). ||The roof deck and the common room were very relaxing hangout spots too. ||We only stayed one night but it felt much longer (in a good way). ||There’s no parking at the hotel, but we easily got a spot on the street right in front of the hotel. ||The location is great, right near the end of Warren St. and walkable to everything in town. ||We really had zero complaints about the hotel and highly recommend it!

One of my favorite hotels I've ever stayed at! I stayed at Wm. Farmer and Sons from Wednesday - Friday last week. First of all, the ambiance, aesthetic, and vibes were incredible. Beautifully and tastefully decorated - think clean, updated but with rustic, historical charm. The hotel lives in renovated old row houses. The room was lovely, with a stocked mini bar and good coffee options. They even provide fresh whole milk in-room as your creamer! Whole bottles of wine come stocked in the mini bar, along with some local tall beer cans. The hotel has an outdoor pavilion next door and on Wednesday nights, they started featuring a local blues / jazz band. The band was incredible - lead guitarist was a true entertainer! Great food, great drinks. Beautiful pavilion with hanging lights. Honestly, I couldn't ask for a better scenario after a long flight and drive from Albany Airport. I didn't eat at the attached restaurant but it looked incredible. Highly, highly recommend! I will be staying here again!

We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The room was large and very comfortable. The young woman who greeted us was super friendly and helpful. As a tea drinker, I appreciated the kettle and Harney tea. The room was quiet and the hotel was centrally located. Lots of thoughtful extra, such as games and fluffy robes. We’ll definitely return.

We loved our stay. The hotel is in a great location easy walks to the "town". Our room was very nice and had lots of "extra's", small frig, robe's in the bathroom, nicely air condition. Very comfy. |Great dinner right on premises. Staff was attentive. We will be back! |T. Cooper

We recently had just one night at the hotel for my husband’s birthday and wish we could have stayed longer! The Sawyer room was very peaceful and comfortable and the balcony was perfect for morning coffee and relaxing with a drink before dinner. The staff were all so friendly and they really went over and above to welcome us and mark my husband’s birthday - which was a lovely surprise to arrive to! So convenient to walk from the train, pick up breakfast sandwiches at Kitty’s or catch the sunset at the riverfront park. We’ll be back!

Love the attempt at melding modern with vintage, but they do need to update this place. The carpet on the stairs is worn, and the walls are very thin. You can hear everything coming from the hallway and the rooms. The bathroom tub had rust all around the foot of the tub, and there needs to be better lighting. A full-length mirror would be a good addition, especially since this hotel is right next to a wedding venue. Convenient to town. The restaurant and bar were a great experience.

Super quaint but hip place to stay in Hudson. We had the Faulkner room which had a big king bed, leather sofa area with fireplace and a beautiful double sink bathroom. This room is at the very top (no landing) of some steep steps so may not be for those who need assistance or have trouble with stairs. Room was cozy, clean and loved the old photographs which is a theme throughout the hotel. Staff was so nice and helpful. The restaurant was great and the bar was intimate but lively.|A great choice if staying in the area- walkable to downtown shopping, riverfront and train.

Classic, elegant, cozy & romantic restaurant. I went on a date with my wife & we loved it. Their Appalachian Onion Soup is mindblowing! Also tried their lasagne, original burger & bread butter skillet- all delicious. We were also treated with a birthday dessert on the house which made it truly special for us. The sticky toffee pudding was indulgent & lip smacking. Definitely make your way to Wm Farmers for a memorable evening.

We were in town for a week and this place peaked our interest the day we arrived when we heard rave reviews about their oyster specials. Foolishly, we waited until our last night in town and the very last minute to call for a reservation, special shout out to a friend who reached out to the owners who graciously accommodated our party. We were seated in a cute little room that felt like we were transported back to another era. The decor was fun and rustic. We had an amazing dinner. Our servers were awesome, the food was phenomenal! The oysters were worth the wait- so fresh! The lentil soup special was served in the cutest tea cup. The trio of veggies were tasty. The tartare was delectable. Everyone loved their food selection and we were in and out in an hour! We understand how it's become a local favorite. We highly recommend this establishment, just remember to make a reservation

Severely disappointed with my entire experience at Wm Farmer & Sons. My husband and I came here for our anniversary and if I could give this restaurant 0 stars I would. Never have I ever received poorer service in my life and that's truly not an understatement. The host was incredibly rude and pretentious and wasn't capable of doing her job. Despite us arriving earlier and having an earlier reservation time than others we were completely ignored and rudely put off to the side from the moment we walked in. The host had a terrible attitude and seemed offended when I was able to find a reservation online (there were multiple availabilities) despite her telling us that they were totally booked and no more reservations would be available for the night. She continued to be extremely disrespectful and seat every other person that came in after us before us. We noticed she was kind and even offered explanations to every other group as to why the restaurant was so busy, but offered nothing to us. After waiting 40 minutes past our reservation time we were finally seated but were made to feel very uncomfortable and unwelcome. We both saw the host on multiple occasions speaking with other members of the staff about us and pointing/staring at us throughout the entire meal! Poor service would be an understatement for what we experienced throughout the meal, no checking in or water refills practically barely any "service" at all. Drinks were pushed on us multiple times throughout the night despite us repeatedly refusing. And with each time you could see and feel the judgement on their end for us not ordering drinks. We don't drink due to personal reasons and it felt quite frustrating and upsetting to go through this. The food also proved to be quite underwhelming and overpriced. The $10 bread was stale and coated in oil and the butter tasted old. The charcoaled rapini was also so drenched in oil that it was almost inedible. And the steak was fine but came out cold. Not sure if this was due to our younger appearance or just blatant racism, but I am seriously appalled by the incredibly disrespectful behavior of the staff. I won't be coming back and I recommend that you shouldn't either. One of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had.

Our favorite and most reliable go to in Hudson. Whether making a reservation ahead of time to take friends visiting or just even sitting at the bar for solo dining / waiting on the Amtrak (station right across the street), you cannot go wrong with WM farmer. Great cocktails, attentive staff, and modern rustic vibes. Food doesn't miss. Usually go for the steak if dining with others. Burger also a fantastic option.

We had one more night in Hudson and had narrowed down our dinner options to a few restaurants we hadn't yet tried. Wm Farmer & Sons ended up being our choice because we were intrigued by the country ham board with biscuits. We were able to make a reservation a couple hours out online, and beat the dinner rush. It can get quite cozy with others in close proximity, so go early if you're not a fan of that. Lynette was our server and she was cordial and very knowledgeable about the menu. She was sensitive to dietary restrictions and worked with the kitchen to ensure our requests were accurate. The country ham board ended up being a great appetizer, with excellent biscuits and pickles to complement the ham. We followed up with the snail souffle (I would have ordered this without the giant egg on top, but it did not mention that ingredient on the menu) which was very good, as well as the beef tartar (the "chips" were a nice addition to this appetizer!). The cast-iron chicken was nice and I enjoyed the spoonbread with gravy, which I had never had before. Spouse enjoyed the gnocchetti. We were expecting small gnocchi (made of potato and a solid piece of pasta) but didn't realize that gnocchetti are just pasta in the shape of gnocchi. It was good none-the-less! We were pleased with our experience at Wm Farmer & Sons and would definitely come here again if in the area!

I was just trying to find something to eat. I wasn't looking for a particular experience BUT just trying to find something to eat. I not only found something to eat; I also found another reason to visit Hudson again soon. My experience here was absolutely stellar and I can easily write a whole novel about it. But I won't. I don't need to. If you're a foodie that finds yourself in this area, please do give this establishment a visit. The menu is well thought out with the components *all* made in house. The approach is similar to fine dining but laid out in a more casual and fun way. Despite my server obviously having an "off" day, everyone else continued to show their support to him and helped make the whole visit absolutely wonderful. Best part was running into two locals sitting outside having a drink (and semi-plastered) asking how I enjoyed it. They didn't think I *didn't* enjoyed it. They literally was asking how *MUCH* I enjoyed it. That says something doesn't it? Can't wait to be back when your menu changes again. Apparently, you cook to your heart's content and everyone around this block knows it and promotes it.

I must ditto complaint reviews of the Host. She ignored my reservation for the main dining room stating only bar tables were available. The bread plate was delicious though overpriced, chicken fricasee ok but the sticky toffee DELICIOUS!

Fantastic food. Wonderful drinks. Lovely menu choices. Ambiance is gorgeous. Great service but an unwelcoming staff.

Had a lovely dinner here. Was seated at the tables near the bar (wish I was seated in the lower dining area) promptly and the place was busy. Had the crab salad and special burger which were both super tasty. The dessert sorbet arrived with a candle since it was my birthday which was a kind gesture. Would recommend/return!

A former colleague raved about this place, and so on a weekend trip to Hudson, I made sure to book a dinner reservation. It's located close to the Amtrak station on Front Street, less than a 10-minute walk from the action on Warren Street. The space is cute and cozy--very Brooklyn-meets-upstate rustic. The food menu is somewhat limited--seven appetizers, eight mains, no specials. The mains range from $24 for a burger to $76 for a New York Strip Steak. I had the fall casareccia, pasta with squash, escarole, and mushrooms ($28). My husband had the trout with tomato-stewed okra and black-eyed peas ($36). We both thought the food was OK, but nothing to write home about. What merits the three-star rating is the service. It was so cold and awkward! Not a welcoming vibe at all. We arrived ~five minutes early for our dinner reservation. They proceeded to seat three tables who had later reservations--and who arrived after we did--before us. When we were finally seated, our waitress barely acknowledged our presence. She didn't check on us at all, except to ask if we wanted dessert. It was odd and disappointing, and definitely put a damper on our evening. While we plan on returning to Hudson, with so many better dining options in town, we won't go out of our way to return to WM Farmer & Sons.

Farm to table themed restaurant, great atmosphere. The drink variety was great. They were offering the summer menu. Food was tasty and well done. All plates had flavourful and did not disappoint. The service was great, very attentive and quick.

One of the best meals I have had in ages. $1 oysters and the best burger . Can't wait to go back!

Great drinks and delicious food. As a temporarily displaced southerner, I especially appreciated the delicious and legit biscuits.

I now live in Hudson, and I rarely dine at or recommend this restaurant. Expensive for the food it now serves...and the perfunctorily "welcoming" attitude of at least 2 male waiters only adds to the present mediocrity. Disappointing, but hopeful that things might change in the near future.,

When in Hudson, run, do not walk to Wm Farmer. the food is inventive with superb ingredients and expert technique. Service at bar and table informative and gracious. The ambiance speaks for itself with a mix of sophisticated locals you won't see elsewhere and savvy visitors.

My husband and I needed a quick dinner for a date night. This is the second time we have been to this restaurant and once again, it did not disappoint. The food is exceptional. The service is exceptional. The atmosphere is fun and laid-back in a very sophisticated sort of way. Everything from the appetizers to the entrées to the dessert was extraordinary. My glass of wine was very good. I highly recommend this restaurant. I had Montauk fluke, which was flavorful and flaky. My husband had the tavern steak which he said was very good. For dessert we shared the flourless chocolate cake with candied almonds and cherry sauce. Decadent. Not too sweet. Perfect.

Our waiter was very nice and the atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. I ordered shrimp and grits for my meal. But, I paid $42 for the meal and they provided only four shrimp and a very small amount of grits. It was quite upsetting to receive such a small portion for such a high price - this feeling was exacerbated when I went to the farmers market the following day and a vendor was selling very fresh/large shrimp for $18 per pound. Not to say that restaurants cannot charge what they want, but to give $4.50 (if that) worth of shrimp on a shallow bed of grits...the cost of the dish is just a bit unjustified and I would not eat here again. Furthermore the shrimp were a bit rubbery and overcooked, in my opinion. However, the flavor of the 1/2 cup of grits I received, albeit small, was very nice. All that being said though, my friend got the lamb neck dish and it was a very generous portion and was also delicious. I think the comparison of my dish to the portion of my friend's dish - despite them being comparable prices (the shrimp and grits dish being a higher price, even) - was difficult for me to understand/appreciate.

Very average. The trout was not fresh. The service was inconsistent. The steak was very average. The restaurant itself is well appointed but that is where it starts & ends. You can find better options throughout Hudson.

Great cocktails. Food is not worth the price. Oyster happy hour is great! People watching can be very entertaining.

If some of us know one thing it's this: Hudson, NY has its fair share of absolutely worthy restaurants with an outstanding reputation. After a day of window shopping for an antique dining table+chairs in the area, hubs and I decided to sit for dinner before heading home. Out of the few places we've already visited, William Farmer & Son's came up as "the" one to try- away from the main strip. We had no reservations but the hostess at the main restaurant escorted us to the second Wm Farmer & Son's restaurant at the Merchant House (hotel) a few doors down and accommodated us at the counter/bar-ish area. Wm's history is interesting but there's more to this 19th century location. The restaurant is cozy and with a candlelit energy. The menu is concise but it really preaches ferocious and diverse options. Our dozen oysters were juicy plus the spicy mignonette was different-good. The Romaine Lettuces (yes...lettuces. Plural) with Popcorn, Ranch dressing, Pecorino Romano and Pink Peppercorn were good and....different. Hubs' medium-rare Tavern Steak was cooked perfectly- except, it was lukewarm by the time it got to him. Could it be that food is brought from the main restaurant, travels outside and to the hotel? Not sure- but it wasn't hot. The same for my delicious Prawns with BBQ butter and a wonderful spice. Wm Farmer & Son's has a holistic approach to their restaurant: our food- from appetizers to dessert were prepared with creativity, the service from Bob and the other fella and atmosphere all came together nicely and gave us an attractive experience. We weren't at all displeased with taste, I just feel for the amount we paid for dinner (our main dishes primarily) AND that 20% Gratuity is added for 2 people (yes...2 people), we just didn't understand our main plates.

Cozy, historic and sophisticated. This southern-styled farm to table restaurant/BnB gives you a well made drink and dinner served by well managed staff. Had the chicken livers, I am from Kentucky with North Carolina roots-these made it to the top of my list. We finished our meal with an after dinner drink at the bar. Espresso martini was also very well done. We will be back.

If I could give 3.5 stars I would. And if we hadn't paid 5 star money for our meal, I would be giving 4 stars. We just felt underwhelmed by the food for the price we paid. The decor and vibe and ambience were lovely. Beautifully decorated and felt warm inside. While it was good, it wasn't amazing and it felt wildly overpriced ($190 for dinner for two, with only one of us drinking alcohol -- tip included though). We were seated immediately but it took a very long time for someone to come take our drink order, and when they did, the delay wasn't acknowledged. After that the service was smooth and very attentive and warm. We had the crab dip appetizer, which was good but the flavor was underwhelming for me -- felt like it needed more oomph, more crab taste. For entrees we had the pork chop and the monkfish. Both were good but nothing life changing. The strawberries really made the pork chop dish, rounding out the flavor. Just felt like $46 for the pork chop dish was a lot considering it wasn't out of this world good. For dessert we had the sticky toffee pudding with cinnamon ice cream. The outside was moist but the inside I found a bit dry. The cinnamon ice cream was excellent. Cocktails were good!

I wish I could give this place 10 stars. We had booked this restaurant for a private party of about 15 people (a college reunion). Not only did we get a gorgeous private room with a private bar, but we got a personalized menu and a delightful server. The food was wonderful and the drinks were just as good. Our server did an amazing job handling our crazy group and was attentive to all of us. We truly had such a special night, thank you!! Your friends from Providence College

My favorite spot in Hudson. Always a good time. Top tier service, excellent food and drinks. The place is beautiful and classy.

Get the fish dish Get the squash dish Get the mushroom dish Didn't take pics Nice folks Prices as expected Cool spot I stole the pen! Get some!

This is a beautiful hotel restaurant in Hudson New York. It's an attractive restaurant with Brooklyn style. I enjoyed Happy Hour Oysters with Cava to drink. My brick chicken with spoon bread was perfectly cooked. I recommend reservations as it's quite popular.

We booked our stay at WM Farmer and Sons for a long weekend in Hudson. We also had dinner and cocktails as well. Our stay at WM Farmer and sons was overall very good. The room was beautiful and much larger than what we anticipated. Beautifully decorated with a farmhouse style with many unique pieces. Check in was a breeze as they text you a code to access your room. The location is convenient and right around the corner to most shopping and restaurants on Warren Street. The only thing I would say about the room is it can be a little loud given the age of the building and the proximity to the Amtrak station. I also thought the overall plumbing and waterproofing of the bathroom should be looked into by management as it could cause major issues later on down the road (window in shower is getting wood rot and we saw leakage on first floor coming down the wall). Overall though I really liked the style of this place and the staff were very kind and genuine. The restaurant is just as nice. The old fashioned I had was some of the best I've ever had. The food unfortunately was a little lackluster and I left a bit disappointed. Which sucks because I thought for sure it was gonna be great. That is the only reason I deducted one star. My wife ordered the pasta with crawfish and it was flavorless...it didn't taste like anything actually. I ordered the pork loin and I thought it was over cooked. I would absolutely come back to farmer and sons to stay and for their excellent old fashioneds

I preface this by saying that we can be restaurant snobs and can be very, very picky. And I rarely, if ever use the word flawless to describe anything (well, except my husband and dog) but OMG ... Talk about FLAWLESS! This was an unexpected and amazing dining experience from start to finish with excellent service and perfectly cooked culinary dishes. It is easily one of the best meals we've had in a long time (and we eat out five nights a week). It was literally amazing from start to finish, without a single negative. Well, except I wasn't crazy about where we were seated (facing the bar), but that was on us since we didn't book a reservation until 15 minutes beforehand and it was the only remaining reservation they had. The space is very inviting and quaint. A small bar area with a couple of tables (spaced apart for social distancing), with a larger, more open dining area just below that, also with tables well spaced out. Dim lights, a warm, country inn feel and a hominess makes it the perfect date night spot (or dining out restaurant for a nice evening with friends). We were in town for a couple of nights on an escape to the Hudson from the city (something we're trying to do every other month now, as we are front line workers and 48 hour recharge is proving a must do) and only wish we'd discovered Wm the night before and saved us from a mediocre meal in nearby Catskill. But I digress. We started out with a dozen Island Creek oysters. These were spectacular to the point that we were seconds a way from ordering another dozen. We love our oysters. We're also incredibly picky about our oysters. These were really delightful. For entrees the hubby had the Smoked Old-Spot Pork Belly, with heirloom beans and tender greens. It was so flavorful and tender. Seriously, it rocked. I had the Tavern Steak, which was cooked to the perfect (and I mean PERFECT) medium-rare temp. Served over patatas bravas; it was the perfect compliment. I opted to skip on the gravy. The night was finished off with two espressos and a flourless chocolate dessert with drunken cherries and espresso whipped cream. I am not a sweets person or a desserts person, and even I couldn't resist. What really made this dinner so flawless was the service and the attention to detail. The servers were attentive without being overbearing or intrusive. It wasn't just our server, but all the serving staff. It was very much a team effort, including the back waiters and kitchen staff, who were as endearing as the rest of the team. I appreciated that the servers checked on us to make sure everything was to our liking and to see if we needed anything; you'd be surprised how many places forget to do that, especially in NYC. And, they were precise on making sure our finished plates didn't linger too long. But they did the latter without seeming to rush us or make us feel like we need to move it along. This was the cherry on the cake of our much needed escape from Manhattan. And now we are eagerly looking forward to our next trip to Hudson for dinner here. Where other people look for wineries or hiking trails, we plan our getaways based on dinners and restaurants. It's how we relax.

The food is amazing & bountiful. The service is on par with any fine dining restaurants. If your in Hudson this is a must go to for dinner. Especially in winter with a table near the fireplace. You wont be disappointed.

Every time we eat here we are ALWAYS PLEASED. The staff is consistently wonderful. And the FOOD!! OMG. The FOOD!! This time we ordered the sardine sandwich which was fresh and delicious! We shared the pasta and the pork chop because you have to eat everything that comes to your table. And I haven't even mentioned the cocktails. I understand now how SMELL plays a role in a cocktail. The orange peel isn't just decoration. It elevates the entire drink experience. I'm gushing but I come by it honestly.

Friendly staff, great food and drinks. Lively location. Homemade bread and different butters to pick from. My husband had the chicken skillet spoon bread. I had mushroom pasta. Delicious.

i had SUCH a good meal here and the ambiance was so great. the energy was lively, every table was taken, and we just had so much fun all around. the food was so good and the portions were actually super generous. will be back soon.

Food was great, but don't get the fried chicken sandwich if you like things to be be flavorful, because i could taste the flour in the batter, and the sandwich was strangely sweet. also not a fan of the house-made ketchup, heinz is really the way to go! other than that and the miss on the chicken sandwich, service was amazing, and the rest of our food was fantastic! my girlfriend said the burger was delicious and my mom said the steak was one of the best she's ever had. dessert was AMAZING! most of the bad reviews are upset that there is an automatic 20% gratuity and also that they can't have their expensive steak burnt and dry-- sorry "well done." those who are enraged they have to be decent human beings at ONE restaurant and help pay restaurant workers a living wage because of an automatic tip should be ashamed of themselves.

This was my second time dining at this restaurant and unfortunately we didn't enjoy it this time. Drinks are very good and so was the kale salad and ham board. Dinner wasn't good. Our waitress asked us about 3 times in 10 minutes if we knew what we wanted for dinner. We had just placed an order of 3 appetizers for for four us. We felt pressure to order so we did. While eating our appetizers of course our dinners came out to an already crowded table. I asked the food runner if they could bring it back when we were done with our apps and the table had more room. She looked at me confused. Then 3 other people came over asking us if they could clear our plates as we will still eating. The dinners were not kept warm and came back to us basically cold. Our bill was $400, disappointing rushed, pushy service with a bit of an attitude. We won't be back. The burger was nothing special and I would skip the pasta dish.

Food was amazing!! We loved everything but my favorite was definitely the dry aged steak. Best steak I've ever had and cooked to perfection. Bone marrow was amazing too. The whole concept of this restaurant is really cool. They own different houses near each other so there's different dining areas. The house we had dinner in was really nice and the decor was gorgeous. Service was amazing too.

So much potential here (food was good and ambiance is cozy farmhouse chic), but our group of 6 couldn't get past the poor service. We were pretty much ignored during our entire meal -- even when one entree came out wrong. No apologies from our server, no "here's some bread while you wait," no "dessert's on us" even though the rest of us had pretty much finished by the time the correct entree was delivered. We get that mistakes happen (maybe less frequently if servers would write down orders!), but the way such mistakes are handled makes a big difference.

Saturday's dinner was certainly the highlight of our winter getaway to Hudson this past weekend. Considering we packed two days with delightful meals, this one was just a notch above the rest. We knew we were in for a treat the moment we stepped in the door and were greeted by Sarah, our spunky, sassy server from the previous evening's repast at Governor's Tavern. After some double-takes and some warm laughs, she showed us back to the cutest corner window seat in the house. Once we settled in, Morgan did an admirable job taking care of us for the rest of the evening. We also had a very sweet visit from Matthew (thank you for the generous b-day bubbly!) to round out the warm welcomes. Beyond just friendly vibes and elegant environs, this restaurant executed on both culinary and libation fronts as well. The cocktail program left me struggling to decide between compelling options. Ultimately, I settled for the Fancy Free because I'm a sucker for simple, elegant whiskey drinks. The special that day (some concoction with mezcal, Aperol, and yellow chartreuse) was tempting, but I wasn't feeling adventurous enough to go whole hog on herbaceousness. Finally, every dish we ordered was divine. J loves his oysters, so we sampled a half dozen to start. We also shared the frog legs appetizer which turned out flawlessly tender with a delicate touch of crisp tempura. For me, the winning dish was the duck confit with duck fat fries. Yes, it's exactly as decadent as it sounds. Bonus points for a side of mayo/aioli, no questions asked. I mean, what else would one dip their fatty starches into except moar fat? Although Wm Farmer & Sons is a touch pricier than other fare around town, I found it to be entirely warranted and worthy of a special occasion. We had a wonderful evening here and it's high on my list to visit again!

Wow, this place was really happenin' when we visited. We went early (had a train to catch later) so I feel quite confident that we had one of the best seats in the house, by a window and next to a fireplace. We couldn't have wished for a more Hudson-like setting for dinner. Speaking of which, the food was pretty good as well. Their menu appears to be seasonal so maybe telling you what we had won't help, but here ya' go anyways: We really, really enjoyed this chicken liver app (overall we liked their smaller dishes better than the mains) which I doubt they still have right now (sorry). We also enjoyed the country ham selection (which they appear to always have, so there you go). Next up, an excellent pork chop dish, followed closely by an octopus pie (I know!)... wonderful. We also had a catfish nugget app which, while tasty, wasn't special. Same could be said for the lemon tart dessert. Still we enjoyed both. On top of all the food (which we didn't come close to finishing since portions are larger than what we're used to in NYC), the drinks were top notch. I even indulged in one for the road as we rushed to catch our train (you know how we do). Overall, a wonderful end to a wonderful trip to Hudson, NY. Highly recommended.

The food is good but that's about it. The prices are too high for the sub-par service. We asked if we could bring our service dog to the outside seating area. The person at the front asked what service the dog provided for the owner - you are not allowed to ask that. Inappropriate. One guest in our party had a gluten allergy & the waiter repeated after every question "we don't do substitutions" in a snarky tone, no effort to make it work or provide solutions. The wrong wine was brought out when we first sat down. Rarely did the staff check on our table. I'm a restaurant lover and always choose to give the staff the benefit of the doubt, especially after COVID. But this experience went too far. No desire to go back. There's better food elsewhere.

I came for dinner first about 5 years ago. It was outstanding. The menu was varied, items like quail and bone marrow was on the menu. The menu was full of interesting meals and even better drinks. Service was great, we had a wonderful meal. Came back in September and it was terrible. A lot of attitude and lack of service have been added to the menu since I've been here last. The menu was not the same interesting dishes and the drinks were weak. The duck was one of the worst things I've eaten all year. Dry as a sock without even the foresight to season the poor thing. I can't remember anything else we ordered, I've kind of tried to block this experience out of my memories. Although I will say the tartare was very good. Hence the extra star. Overall it wasn't a great food experience and didn't match the lofty prices. There are other spots in town that will fill you up with a much better tasting meal. The worst thing about this place is the service. It is abysmal. We were ignored like we were lepers. 30 minutes till our drink had arrived even though we asked about them. At first I thought okay it's a bit busy I'll let it slide. Sadly, a waiter didn't return to take our meal order! So I flagged someone down and asked if we can put in our food order. 'Okay I'll get someone for you' said in passing. Didn't even bother to stop walking. Another ten minutes pass till a different waiter than the one who took our drink order takes our order. Another 30 minute pass before we get our apps. Then another 40 minutes before we get our mains. All different waiters. It was bizarre. We were ignored because none of the waiters waited on us or our section specifically. No one knew what we ordered last, each waiter experience felt like we just had sat down. Terrible. On top of it all, everything has become so expensive here due no good reason. I paid and tipped well, I chalked it up to management failing at their job and didn't want to take it out on the few waiters who "served" us. Skip this place, spend your hard earned money where they will appreciate it and give you some proper service.

Great environment and great service--that's the reason for the 4 stars....but the food wasn't that great, much to my surprise. Maybe I just ordered the wrong things: I got the iron ranger cocktail, homemade biscuits & ham appetizer, the paparadelle dish and the apple crisp for dessert. It was all just very...meh...flavor was lacking. Not the worst I've ever eaten. But also, not life changing like I was kind of expecting for all the fervor written about this restaurant. Also, the apples in the dessert tasted metallic...I thought I was nuts at first or maybe the cutlery was imparting the metallic taste. But no--after much trial and error, I identified it as the apples. I couldn't handle it after a few bites and just ate the crust and ice cream around it. My husband got the snail appetizer and frog legs and French tuck cocktail which he really liked, but he also agreed with me about the apples in the dessert. That night, we also got incredibly sick with dyspepsia and just overall GI discomfort. We're thinking it might have been the dessert since that's really the only thing we both ate a significant amount of together. I might give this place another try for brunch.

When I give reviews I always consider the establishment in comparison to the area standards. But I would've given Wm Farmer & Sons a 5 no matter where they would've been in any of the culinary hubs in the world. And how lucky we found them right here in Hudson! We were greeted warmly upon entering the door by multi people. Clearly everyone works here cares. The ambiance was great like modern elegant farm chic. But you can easily find this anywhere. What really stood out was first their cocktail offerings, plus whiskey selection and second the food! Omg the crudo of Montauk flute and the beef tartare were out of this world! The use of black sesame paste together with watermelon on the crudo was brilliant. We will have to check back soon because their menu changes quite often we were told.

Very cool vibe. Good cocktail selection.... However, very small pours. The old fashioned had a massive ice cube. I'd probably only 1 once of actual drink. On the food side, I understand restaurants that have a no substitution or modifications policy. But this place is a bit too extreme. My wife wanted to have her steak cooked longer than the medium rare that the kitchen provides. They said NO. I mean come on. Not everyone wants a bloody rare steak. I like it rare, but my wife does not. She's also gluten free to which this place made no effort to help with. Overall the food was ok. Maybe on the salty side. My wife left hungry. Also the mandatory 20% tip was already included... for a party of 2! I usually tip 20% anyway and this left a bad feeling for me.

Incredible dinner! And great cocktails in a warm cozy dining room. We got there at 5:30pm and they were having a special on the oysters until 6pm. Delicious Island Creek Oysters from PEI. Some of the best oysters we have had. We had the tartare which was incredible. A MUST order! Very unique and delicious. Smoked pork shank with ramen was unbelievable! Huge pork shank perfectly cooked and served over ramen in a rich broth. Clam roll and chicken sandwich were also really good but not as memorable and unique as the other dishes mentioned above. Our servers were very attentive! There seemed to be a team of them as different people came by to check on us and they always already knew what drink or food orders we had placed with the previous person. Wonderful experience all around! We will definitely be back.

My husband and I drove upstate and had dinner here recently to celebrate our anniversary. It was such a nice experience. The food was delicious and the staff attentive. Not pictured but we also had the island creek oysters on the half shell and for dessert we had peach cobbler and chocolate cheese cake We had a complimentary glass of champagne as well! Unfortunately we couldn't try any delicious wines or cocktails because we were driving back that day but definitely recommend

In a wonderfully cozy setting with a great atmosphere for an evening with friends, the cuisine was unfortunately mediocre despite a promising menu. Serving high-quality trout from the esteemed Appalachian Sunburst Trout farm on an exceptionally poor tomato-based stew, crafted from low-quality whole canned Roma tomatoes, with okra and undercooked sea island peas, is unforgivable and disrespectful to the excellent pink trout, not to mention the diners. The inedible stew beneath the fish left us with only the fish atop. The fish was excellent. Despite careful silverware maneuvers to minimize pressure on the fish fillet during cutting and reduce its contact with the stew, the lingering unpleasant strong metallic aftertaste from the inevitable contact with the canned tomatoes persisted. The remaining dishes were just okay.

Great food, and even greater ambience. We tried several dishes in our group, and all of us enjoyed our meals. Service was fast, friendly, and very informative as well. Something to be aware of is that the gnocchi dish is actually a pasta (cavatelli) rather than the usual gnocchi. All was great!

Beautiful space (we ate outside but popped our heads inside), well dressed and manicured staff, excellent service, and decent (though expensive for Hudson) drinks. The "hipster" pretentiousness, however, ruined the vibe. Most dishes lack a carb and, as others have mentioned, the selection is limited. This would be fine if they allowed substitutions or additions. They do not. If you are asking greater than $40 for a steak, then you better give me that steak exactly how I want it. You aren't serving experimental cuisine, more art than food. You're serving expensive Americana. Get over yourselves. Furthermore, I wrote hipster in quotes because stereotypically dining-wise, to me, that includes dishes that are incredibly well labeled for food intolerances. However, these are not. Given the limited, unalterable menu, you really better hope you want the single item that works for you. The eye-rolling labels for said dishes also gave us all a chuckle. Highlights that up my review to three stars: the pasta, and all the fish dishes.

Wm Farmer and Sons is AMAZING!! Everything there is so delicious and the service is exceptional. We ordered the bread and butter, fried chicken livers, the duck confit, and the trout. Everything was perfectly seasoned and well balanced. We also got the sticky toffee pudding for dessert and that was incredible. It was topped with sour cream ice cream. The restaurant has a great vibe and atmosphere. It's the perfect place to come for a nice dinner or you could sit at the bar for a more casual night. I highly recommend you check out Wm Farmer and Sons if you're in the Hudson area. They also have an inn with the most charming rooms if you are looking for a place to stay. They are a must visit!