Greenwood Lake, New York Restaurants

Harriman State Park is one of the many natural areas for outdoor enthusiastes to enjoy in and around Greenwood Lake, N.Y. In fact, the New York State Parks Department notes that it is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, three beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. The U.S. Military Academy at West Point (USMA) adjoins the Harriman State Park along its northern border. Open to the public, the grounds of the USMA are well-manicured and represent many local plant species. Spend the day hiking and then stop in at a local restaurant.

Castle Cove Restaurant & Marina

Castle Cove Restaurant & Marina offers heated, year-round, outdoor waterfront dining on the East Shore and is dedicated "to providing quality meals at great prices." The menu features American cuisine. Choose from big juicy burgers with gourmet toppings like creamy pesto mayo; six kinds of buffalo wings, including smoky chipotle; and an assortment of family-size salads.

Castle Cove Restaurant & Marina
13 Castle Ct
Greenwood Lake, NY
(845) 477-3000
castlecove.biz

Emerald Point Restaurant & Marina

For a more intimate setting that is close to nature, come to Emerald Point Restaurant & Marina. Lakeside dining accompanied by year-round mountain views that relax the mind, body and spirit. Specializing in fresh seafood, this restaurant lets you choose your crab or lobster directly from its live tank. The homemade Caesar salad or the fresh seafood empanadas are the perfect way to embark on your culinary voyage. Emerald Point Restaurant & Marina serves diners at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. Closing hours are variable.

Emerald Point Restaurant & Marina
40 Sterling Road
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925
(845) 477-2275
www.emeraldpnt.com

Jean-Claude Pastries

For a fresh and sweet breakfast, early risers should go to Jean-Claude Pastries. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., this little bakery-café is the perfect place to eat a relaxing and decadent breakfast before a full day of outdoor activities. The owner and head chef, Jean-Claude Sanchez, trained as a master pastry chef in France. This restaurant presents loyal patrons with a rotating menu of savory quiches, healthy sandwiches and fresh local vegetables and salad mix.

Jean-Claude Pastries
122 Windermere Ave.
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925
(845) 595-6580
warwickinfo.net/jean-claude

Resources

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation: Harriman State Park

Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.

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