25 Essential Poughkeepsie Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Poughkeepsie.
Main Course Restaurant + Market
New York
Local caterer's casual counter-service cafe & takeaway serving farm-to-table American eats.
Emiliano's Pizza
New York
Enduring pizzeria serving classic & creative pizzas, plus pasta, wings & subs, in a casual setting.
Lola's Cafe
New York
Informal, daytime cafe offering inventive sandwiches, salads & soups for dine-in or takeout.
El Azteca Mexican
Poughkeepsie, New York
Colorful deli providing simple Mexican eats such as quesadillas, plus produce, snacks & tortillas.
El Rey Mexican Eatery
Poughkeepsie, New York
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Perkins American Food Co.
Poughkeepsie, New York
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Garvan's Gastropub
Poughkeepsie, New York
Relaxed restaurant & bar serving eclectic New American fare in an 18th-century home.
Junior's Too
Poughkeepsie, New York
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live music, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for.
Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant
Poughkeepsie, New York
Island-themed counter-serve chain offering Jamaican beef patties, jerk chicken & curry dishes.
Tamarind Fine Dining Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie, New York
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Mahoney's Irish Pub & Steakhouse
Poughkeepsie, New York
Casual Irish pub & restaurant with a steak & seafood menu plus TVs, karaoke nights, DJs & more.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Poughkeepsie, New York
Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.
Pizzeria Bacio
Poughkeepsie, New York
Counter-serve pizzeria for traditional & gourmet pies plus subs & salads in simple, welcoming digs.
Cosimo's Trattoria & Bar
Poughkeepsie, New York
Tuscan-Italian restaurant & bar serving pastas & wood-fired pizzas in a casual but stylish setting.
Gino’s Pizza & Restaurant
Poughkeepsie, New York
This modest parlor & take-out/delivery hub serves pizzas & a full menu of Italian dishes.
Bonsai
Poughkeepsie, New York
Japanese restaurant in a strip mall features a huge sushi menu & bento-box lunch specials.
Millbrook Diner
Poughkeepsie, New York
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection.
B-Side Grill
Poughkeepsie, New York
Casual eatery serving breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful space with music-themed decor.
Bonsai 2
Poughkeepsie, New York
Functional eatery dispensing Japanese & Thai staples in minimalist digs & for takeout.
Apizza!
Poughkeepsie, New York
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for.
Cafe Les Baux
Poughkeepsie, New York
Cozy, timeless restaurant featuring traditional French bistro cuisine & an extensive wine list.
Sideshow Kitchen & Bar
Poughkeepsie, New York
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace.
Restaurant At Apple Greens
Poughkeepsie, New York
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Bubbakoo's Burritos
Poughkeepsie, New York
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility. Offerings.
Buena Ventura Restaurant
Poughkeepsie, New York
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.