Getting to Irvington
Half the fun of eating in Irvington is the journey getting there. To work up a good appetite, hike or bike the Croton Aqueduct, which is west of Broadway. You can also kayak on the Hudson River and enjoy gorgeous views of the Palisades. Store your kayak at Scenic Hudson Park (25.3 E, 41°02'30"N, 073°52'26"W). The Hudson River Valley Greenway has made Kayak storage racks available. Each rack stores two boats and up to 12 cubic feet of gear. You provide the locks and cables for this short-term storage.
Chutney Masala, Haru Hana, Mima Kitchen and Wine Bar
A mix of restaurants on Main Street offer ethnic fare, and can be reached starting at the railroad tracks near the water and continuing (via an underpass) along an uphill walk from the waterfront. Chutney Masala, which is in the parking lot across from the Metro North station, offers Indian cuisine in a casually upscale setting that has river views. Sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine can be found at Haru Hana, which does takeout as well. Mima Kitchen and Wine Bar offers cheese plates, antipasti, fresh pasta and traditional Italian cuisine.
Chutney Masala
4 Main Street
Irvington, NY 10533-1540
(914) 591-5500
chutneymasalabistro.com
Haru Hana
35 Main Street
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 479-1688
haruhanany.com
Mima Kitchen & Wine Bar
63 Main Street
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-1300
River City Grill
At the top of Main Street, you will hit Broadway (Route 9). If you head south, you'll find River City Grill, a stylish Irvington restaurant that offers eclectic dishes. They offer light fare between lunch and dinner. Decor includes warm lighting, overstuffed chairs and a coppertop bar. Takeout is available.
River City Grill
6 South Broadway
Irvington, New York
914-591-2033
rivercitygrille.com
Red Hat on the River
If you don't want to stray far from the beautiful waterfront, there is Red Hat on the River, which offers gorgeous river views year round, and the chance to stroll along the Scenic Hudson Park before or after your meal. The park has about a mile of walking paths, a boat launch, and kayak storage. This upscale French/American Bistro has a lovely patio overlooking the river. There's a handsome bar and two spacious levels of the restaurant, and a rooftop bar that's very busy in the spring and summer.
Red Hat on the River
1 Bridge Street
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-5888
redhatbistro.com
Black Cat Cafe
For deliciously healthy fare, give the Black Cat Cafe a try. You can choose from organic sandwiches, soup, salad, and baked goods. Black Cat Cafe uses produce from local farmers. On a nice day, take away your meal to eat down in Scenic Hudson Park.
Black Cat Cafe
45 Main Street
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 231-9060
blackcatchef.com
