Restaurants in Cornwall, New York

Situated about an hour from New York City, in Eastern Orange County, Cornwall, New York, sits in the shadow of the Schunemunk Mountain. There are plenty of recreational opportunities in this area, including hiking, biking, camping and fishing in the nearby Hudson River. When you decide to wind down for the day, stop by one of the Cornwall area restaurants for a bite to eat.

Canterbury Brook Inn

Situated alongside the scenic Canterbury Brook, the Canterbury Brook Inn has a quaint, rustic ambiance replete with two fireplaces in the facility and an exposed ceiling consisting of wood beams. The food is mainly European-style fare, with specialty Swiss dishes available. Start off with the Crispy Coconut Sea Scallops or the Escargots a la Bourginonne. Stand-out dinner menu items include Classic Wienerschnitzel and Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin Zürichoise. The restaurant also offers an extensive wine list and a lunch menu for midday diners.

Canterbury Brook Inn
331 Main St.
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-9658
thecanterburybrookinn.com/

Painter's Restaurant

Situated in Cornwall--on--Hudson, a community within Cornwall, Painter's Restaurant is a unique blend of food types, including American classic, Mexican, Japanese and Italian, bringing new meaning to the phrase "something for everyone." This establishment offers both an extensive wine list and more than 100 beers, many of which are international. The menu here changes seasonally; breakfast, lunch, dinner and a kid's menu are available for patrons. Dinner options include Buttermilk Calamari, Pumpkin Risotto and the Painter's Crab Cakes, with roasted corn remoulade. For brunch, try the Greek Scramble, made with feta cheese‚ spinach‚ tomatoes and oregano.

Painter's Restaurant
266 Hudson St.
Cornwall--on--Hudson‚ NY 12520
(845) 534-2109
painters-restaurant.com/home.html

Fiddlestix Cafe

Fresh and fun, the Fiddlestix Cafe is located in the heart of Cornwall. Locally owned and operated, this New York eating establishment provides patrons with delicious fare made with fresh ingredients. Patrons have the option of daily specials, or one of the items off of the menu, which includes three-egg omelets with your choice of ingredients, or the delectable Strawberry Fields Forever, which is French toast stuffed with strawberry cheesecake filling. Non-breakfast options consist of Pat's Melt, made with a spicy black bean burger, and The Crabby Patty, which a crab cake sandwich replete with lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce and cheese. Catering is also available.

Fiddlestix Cafe
319 Main St.
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-3866
fiddlestixcafe.com/index2.html

Resources

Cornwall Chamber of Commerce

Article Written By Lynda Moultry Belcher

Lynda Moultry Belcher is a writer, editor and public relations professional. She worked for a daily newspaper for 10 years and has been a freelance writer for more than 15 years. She has contributed to Divorce360 and Revolution Health Group, among other publications. She is also the author of "101 Plus-Size Women's Clothing Tips" and writes "Style At Any Size," a bi-weekly newspaper column.

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