Old Drovers Inn

4.5

137 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

NOTE: Please note parties of 10 or more please call for reservations. We are a small restaurant and requests for specific tables cannot be guaranteed. Reservations will be held for a maximum of 15 minutes. Please be sure your party arrives promptly.
This old time watering hole once known as The Clear Water Tavern, catered to the desires of the cattle drovers , a group of professional middle men who purchased herds of cattle and swine from New England farmers. They would drive animals down post roads to the New York City markets, and sell them “for as good a price as they could get.”
Today Old Drovers Inn offers a unique casual dining experience for everyone including pub night every Wednesday. Be sure to have a specialty cocktail featured on our cocktail menus. We are proud to have won two consecutive years in a row from Chronogram Magazine, Best Bartender and Best Craft Cocktail of the Hudson Valley!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Pub, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(845) 832-9311
Website
https://www.olddroversinn.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
196 E DUNCAN HILL RD, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Area
Dover Plains
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Harlem Line Wingdale or Dover Plains
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

Lobster BisqueUS$15.00
sherry/cream/lump crab meat
Classic Caesar Salad for twoUS$20.00
romaine/parmesan/croutons/lemon zest/traditional Ceasar dressing
Oysters Rockefeller US$20.00
spinach/butter/parsley/breadcrumbs/garlic/white wine/cream/asiago/lemon
Burrata Mozzarella w/ roasted heirloom tomato & olive caponataUS$18.00
grilled artichoke hearts/EVOO/crostini/arugula
Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip For TwoUS$18.00
spinach/artichoke/cream/freshly grated parmesan/crostini
Tuna CarpaccioUS$20.00
seaweed salad/pickled red onion/ginger lime aioli/rice crackers

Entrees

Chateaubriand For TwoUS$96.00
natural juices/bearnaise/potato gratin/seasonal vegetables
Chicken OscarUS$45.00
lump crabmeat stuffing/asparagus/bearnaise/potato gratin/seasonal vegetables
House made Stuffed Vegetable CannelloniUS$34.00
roasted winter vegetables/ricotta/mozzarella/roasted tomato/herbed pesto/wilted greens
Lobster Risotto with 6oz Lobster TailUS$46.00
saffron risotto/lobster meat/fresh herbs/broiled lobster tail/seasonal vegetables
Rack of Lamb PersilladeUS$40.00
New Zealand rack/fresh herbs/roasted garlic/rosemary/ red wine reduction/cous cous/seasonal vegetable
8 oz Grilled Filet of Beef add 6oz Lobster Tail for $32 extra US$48.00
au poivre sauce/potato gratin/seasonal vegetables
14 oz Center Cut Veal ChopUS$68.00
porcini mushrooms/demi glaze/potato gratin/seasonal vegetables

Desserts

Enjoy a complementary locally made Rooted Herbal Organic Truffle

House Made Chocolate Creme BruleeUS$12.00
Peanut Butter PieUS$14.00
Raspberry Lemon Drop CakeUS$14.00
Turtle Cheese CakeUS$14.00
Four Chocolate Dipped StrawberriesUS$14.00

What 137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Dutchess
Best Overall
Dutchess
Best Food
Dutchess
Best Service
Dutchess
Best Ambience
Dutchess
Best Value
Dutchess
Good for groups
Dutchess
Healthy
Dutchess
Neighbourhood gem
Dutchess
Great for fine wines
Dutchess
Romantic
Dutchess
Good for special occasions
Dutchess
Lively
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Most Booked

Review summary

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Old Drovers Inn is a charming historic venue celebrated for its "excellent food," "attentive service," and "quaint atmosphere." Guests appreciate the creative cocktails and solid wine selection. Highlights include exquisite short ribs and tuna wontons. While some dishes have room for improvement, the cozy setting and attentive staff promise a memorable dining experience.

137 Reviews

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Aaron
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice ambiance, exposed beams, candlelight etc... steak special was fantastic. Drinks were heavy poured and very good. Overall really nice night out and will return. Little pricey but worth it.
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Mike
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Andrea was amazing. It was very inviting and cozy.
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Tracie
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another fabulous dinner. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the spicy pork Bolognaise and I loved my sword fish special. We also tried the caramel popcorn sundae for the first time and it was delicious! Even though it was really busy, we had fantastic service! Thank you!
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Joe
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have not bee in decades. Three of us sat at the bar. Bartender and staff were great. The ambiance was unique fitting of a 200+ historic building. Short ribs were exquisite and 5 stars. Fish and Chips were more than OK but not on the same level as the short ribs. The Duck was fine but a bit disappointing. The apetizers were top notch. Tuna wontons/nachose were particularly outstanding. The martini made with a gin from the west coast was 5 stars. More than acceptable wine list. We will not wait so long to dine there again!
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James
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Looking forward to our next dining experience at Old Drovers.
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Kevin
New York State
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite local restaurant! Food is consistently excellent as is the service and atmosphere. Craft cocktails are creative and tasty. Wine selection is solid. Highly recommend
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Theresa
New York State
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love visiting Old Drovers Inn! The food, the service and atmosphere are all wonderful. Such a quaint little restaurant/tavern. We have been before and will definitely be back.
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George D.
New York City
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall good. Old Early American Inn experience. Go for the ambience. The building is over 250 years old. The service was attentive and pleasant. The menu is a bit all over the place so hard to get a sense of what they do best. Quite a lot of “specials”. Prices are moderate/market.
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James
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance, food , drinks, and desserts were excellent. A great dining experience.
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CAROLINE
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had not been there for many years. It was as I recalled. Just perfect.
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FAQs

Old Drovers Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (845) 832-9311.

Old Drovers Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

196 E DUNCAN HILL RD, Dover Plains, NY 12522

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Dover Plains
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Pub, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Harlem Line Wingdale or Dover Plains
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

Website
https://www.olddroversinn.com/
Phone number
(845) 832-9311

Old Drovers Inn

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Lobster BisqueUS$15.00

Classic Caesar Salad for twoUS$20.00

Oysters Rockefeller US$20.00

Burrata Mozzarella w/ roasted heirloom tomato & olive caponataUS$18.00

Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip For TwoUS$18.00

Tuna CarpaccioUS$20.00

Entrees

Chateaubriand For TwoUS$96.00

Chicken OscarUS$45.00

House made Stuffed Vegetable CannelloniUS$34.00

Lobster Risotto with 6oz Lobster TailUS$46.00

Rack of Lamb PersilladeUS$40.00

8 oz Grilled Filet of Beef add 6oz Lobster Tail for $32 extra US$48.00

14 oz Center Cut Veal ChopUS$68.00

Desserts

House Made Chocolate Creme BruleeUS$12.00

Peanut Butter PieUS$14.00

Raspberry Lemon Drop CakeUS$14.00

Turtle Cheese CakeUS$14.00

Four Chocolate Dipped StrawberriesUS$14.00

What 137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Old Drovers Inn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Old Drovers Inn restaurant rated?

Is Old Drovers Inn currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information