Torches on the Hudson
Torches on the Hudson River has been literally right on the Hudson River since 2001. Inside, a stunning 6,000 gallon salt water aquarium dominates the decor and sets the restaurant's mood. The menu has fresh seafood options such as a crab cake sandwich, scallops served with shrimp scampi, artichoke-crusted salmon and a crabmeat-stuffed flounder filet. Patrons can also order chilled jumbo shrimp and littleneck clams from the raw bar section of the menu. Torches has a full bar with an extensive list of American wines and specialty house drinks like the delectable Grey Goose Pear White Cosmo, containing Grey Goose Pear vodka, Cointreau, fresh citrus flavors and white cranberry juice garnished with a pear slice. Torches is open for lunch and dinner seven days of the week.
Torches on the Hudson
90 Front St.
Newburgh, NY 12550-5622
845-568-0100
torchesonthehudson.com
The River Grill
Located on Newburgh's waterfront, the River Grill is an elegant setting for dining. On the appetizer menu are seafood options such as littleneck clams steamed with chorizo sausage, Maryland crab cakes, oysters and clams on the half-shell, seafood soup du jour, grilled swordfish with mango salsa and lobster and crab ravioli. The restaurant has an extensive wine and champagne list, with a section of 21 wines for $27 or less. The River Grill has a brunch menu as well, with dishes such as shrimp cocktail, Mussels vin Rosa and seared breast of duck salad. The River Grill is open for lunch and dinner every day.
The River Grill
40 Front St.
Newburgh, NY 12550-5695
845-561-9444
therivergrill.com
Lake View House Restaurant
The Lake View House Restaurant offers gourmet fare in a casually elegant setting. Floor-to-ceiling windows give guests views of Newburgh's Orange Lake. The menu includes Oysters Rockefeller and Shrimp Lamaize, which is jumbo shrimp stuffed with horseradish then wrapped in bacon and baked, served with a tangy dipping sauce. As for entrees, you have the roasted Long Island duckling, filet mignon with a broiled lobster tail, salmon in a sesame-teriyaki glaze and baked stuffed sole. There are also many pastas tossed with fresh seafood too. The Lake View House is open for lunch Wednesday through Friday and dinner every night except Tuesday.
Lake View House Restaurant
343 Lakeside Road
Newburgh, NY 12550
845-566-7100
thelakeviewhouse.com
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Kimberly Porter is a writer based in Miami Beach, Fla., first published in high school when she was an intern with "The Miami Herald." Since then she has interned with "Ocean Drive Magazine," graduated from Florida International University and written articles for "Social Affairs Magazine." Currently she writes articles mainly Trails Travel, GolfLink and eHow.
