Everyone loves a beautiful restaurant in the Empire State, and we’ve got plenty of gorgeous ones, complete with equally phenomenal views. But do you ever find yourself wanting something a little grittier? In truth, nobody does hole-in-the-wall restaurants quite like New York. The small, humble atmosphere, the general feeling of nostalgia, the tasty food… it all makes for a uniquely memorable experience. If you’re a fan of deliciously unassuming New York restaurants (often so small they don’t even have a website), check out this epic road trip! It’ll take you to some of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in New York.
The entire drive time for the trip is less than three hours, and all the cities are worth checking out on their own. You can check out the full route and customize it to your liking on Google Maps.
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- Village Diner, Johnson City
Village Diner/Google Maps Village Diner, 255 Floral Ave, Johnson City, NY 13790, USA
Luis Vazquez/Google Maps Your first stop is, fittingly enough, famous for their delicious breakfasts. The Village Diner calls itself “the little place with big taste.” They have typical diner fare, like sweet and/or savory breakfast dishes, plus plenty of lunch choices. They’ve been serving the Johnson City area for over 60 years and have such a great hometown feel.
- Cacciatore’s Restaurant, Johnson City
Cacciatore’s Restaurant/Google Maps Cacciatore’s Restaurant, 119 Harry L Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790, USA
Carl Gratzer/GoogleMaps You won’t have to travel far for your next stop! Cacciatore’s is a tasty Italian restaurant also located in Johnson City. Established in 2000, they’re open for dinner and serve upscale food in a relaxed and familial atmosphere. They’ve got superb homemade pasta and serve the freshest made-from-scratch Italian dishes around.
- Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q, Oneonta
Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q/Google Maps Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q, 5560 NY-7, Oneonta, NY 13820, USA
Brett Snyder/Google Maps Brooks House of Bar-B-Q reportedly has the largest indoor charcoal pit in the east. They’re unique in that they started 60 years ago as a small family-run business. With their continued success, they have expanded some, but we still think of them as a hole in the wall restaurant in New York because of the relaxed surroundings and down home atmosphere. In addition to the fantastic atmosphere, you’ll enjoy some of the best barbecue in New York here! Check out a menu and more information on their website.
- Dan’s Place Two, Albany
Chris Anderson/Google Maps Dan’s Place Two, 494 Washington Ave #1230, Albany, NY 12203, USA
Juan D Carrascal/Google Maps Next up comes a trip to the Empire State capital. Dan’s Place Two is yet another charming diner: we’ve got so many of those in New York! This spot is beloved by locals and visitors alike. Dan’s doesn’t have a website, but they open early for breakfast. Stop by and check them out; you won’t regret it!
- The Greek House, Troy
The Greek House/Facebook The Greek House, 27 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
The Greek House Troy is filled with some of the best delicious but unassuming restaurants in New York. The Greek House is a family-owned restaurant that’s been in downtown Troy for more than 10 years. Pick up delicious authentic Greek food like gyros and wraps here. Their salads are particularly tasty, and who doesn’t love baklava? You can get a full menu on their website.
- Famous Lunch, Troy
Famous Lunch/Google Maps Famous Lunch, 111 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
Robert P Scifo Jr/Google Maps Famous Lunch may be famous, but they’re still in their small Congress Street shack they’ve had for nearly 100 years! Famous Lunch is famous for their hot dogs, but they’ve got other dishes as well. The prices are great and their hot dogs are so popular that they ship them all over the country.
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Everyone loves a beautiful restaurant in the Empire State, and we’ve got plenty of gorgeous ones, complete with equally phenomenal views. But do you ever find yourself wanting something a little grittier? In truth, nobody does hole-in-the-wall restaurants quite like New York. The small, humble atmosphere, the general feeling of nostalgia, the tasty food… it all makes for a uniquely memorable experience. If you’re a fan of deliciously unassuming New York restaurants (often so small they don’t even have a website), check out this epic road trip! It’ll take you to some of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in New York.
Everyone loves a beautiful restaurant in the Empire State, and we’ve got plenty of gorgeous ones, complete with equally phenomenal views. But do you ever find yourself wanting something a little grittier? In truth, nobody does hole-in-the-wall restaurants quite like New York. The small, humble atmosphere, the general feeling of nostalgia, the tasty food… it all makes for a uniquely memorable experience. If you’re a fan of deliciously unassuming New York restaurants (often so small they don’t even have a website), check out this epic road trip! It’ll take you to some of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in New York.
Google Maps
Village Diner/Google Maps
Village Diner, 255 Floral Ave, Johnson City, NY 13790, USA
Luis Vazquez/Google Maps
Your first stop is, fittingly enough, famous for their delicious breakfasts. The Village Diner calls itself “the little place with big taste.” They have typical diner fare, like sweet and/or savory breakfast dishes, plus plenty of lunch choices. They’ve been serving the Johnson City area for over 60 years and have such a great hometown feel.
Cacciatore’s Restaurant/Google Maps
Cacciatore’s Restaurant, 119 Harry L Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790, USA
Carl Gratzer/GoogleMaps
You won’t have to travel far for your next stop! Cacciatore’s is a tasty Italian restaurant also located in Johnson City. Established in 2000, they’re open for dinner and serve upscale food in a relaxed and familial atmosphere. They’ve got superb homemade pasta and serve the freshest made-from-scratch Italian dishes around.
Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q/Google Maps
Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q, 5560 NY-7, Oneonta, NY 13820, USA
Brett Snyder/Google Maps
Brooks House of Bar-B-Q reportedly has the largest indoor charcoal pit in the east. They’re unique in that they started 60 years ago as a small family-run business. With their continued success, they have expanded some, but we still think of them as a hole in the wall restaurant in New York because of the relaxed surroundings and down home atmosphere. In addition to the fantastic atmosphere, you’ll enjoy some of the best barbecue in New York here! Check out a menu and more information on their website.
Chris Anderson/Google Maps
Dan’s Place Two, 494 Washington Ave #1230, Albany, NY 12203, USA
Juan D Carrascal/Google Maps
Next up comes a trip to the Empire State capital. Dan’s Place Two is yet another charming diner: we’ve got so many of those in New York! This spot is beloved by locals and visitors alike. Dan’s doesn’t have a website, but they open early for breakfast. Stop by and check them out; you won’t regret it!
The Greek House/Facebook
The Greek House, 27 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
The Greek House
Troy is filled with some of the best delicious but unassuming restaurants in New York. The Greek House is a family-owned restaurant that’s been in downtown Troy for more than 10 years. Pick up delicious authentic Greek food like gyros and wraps here. Their salads are particularly tasty, and who doesn’t love baklava? You can get a full menu on their website.
Famous Lunch/Google Maps
Famous Lunch, 111 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
Robert P Scifo Jr/Google Maps
Famous Lunch may be famous, but they’re still in their small Congress Street shack they’ve had for nearly 100 years! Famous Lunch is famous for their hot dogs, but they’ve got other dishes as well. The prices are great and their hot dogs are so popular that they ship them all over the country.
We’ve got plenty more New York road trips for you to drool over. This fantastic pie road trip through New York is the PERFECT finish to a weekend spent enjoying the state’s best hidden gem restaurants!
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Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in New York & Related Info February 07, 2023 Jennifer What are some of the most beautiful restaurants in New York? The Empire State isn’t short on fantastic scenery, and many of the best restaurants in New York offer incredible views of the state’s most stunning scenery - both urban and rural. With so many James Beard and Michelin star-awarded chefs calling New York home, the state is equally home to spectacular, world-renowned dining options that simply ooze romance, comfort, and ambiance. Inside and out, and in every price point, here are just a few of the most beautiful restaurants (and bars) in New York:
Bear Café, Woodstock Blue Mingo Grill, Cooperstown Catch NYC, New York City Clocktower, New York City Crabtree’s Restaurant, Floral Park Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York City Hole in the Wall - Murry Hill, New York City Loeb Boathouse, Central Park Manhatta, New York City Mirbeau Inn, Skaneateles Otesaga Resort Hotel, Cooperstown Peak Restaurant and Bar, New York City Rose Tavern, Canandaigua Roundhouse Restaurant, Beacon Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles STK Steakhouse, New York City Tin Pan Galley, Sackets Harbor Top of the Park, Lake Placid Waterfront, Hammondsport The View at Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid
Where can I dine in a castle in New York? Visiting a castle is a magical experience, and fortunately, New York has quite a few to choose from (along with spectacular historic mansions). But dining in a castle offers a little something special. Beardslee Castle in Little Falls, NY serves up exquisite American fare, although this gorgeous New York castle itself (circa 1860) was modeled after an Irish castle. Belhurst Castle in Geneva, NY has not one, but two elegant restaurants to choose from: Edgar’s Restaurant at the Castle and Stonecutters Tavern, in addition to a magnificent on-site winery. This stunning castle is Finger Lakes wining and dining at its most opulent!
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Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in New York & Related Info
February 07, 2023
Jennifer
What are some of the most beautiful restaurants in New York? The Empire State isn’t short on fantastic scenery, and many of the best restaurants in New York offer incredible views of the state’s most stunning scenery - both urban and rural. With so many James Beard and Michelin star-awarded chefs calling New York home, the state is equally home to spectacular, world-renowned dining options that simply ooze romance, comfort, and ambiance. Inside and out, and in every price point, here are just a few of the most beautiful restaurants (and bars) in New York:
Bear Café, Woodstock Blue Mingo Grill, Cooperstown Catch NYC, New York City Clocktower, New York City Crabtree’s Restaurant, Floral Park Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York City Hole in the Wall - Murry Hill, New York City Loeb Boathouse, Central Park Manhatta, New York City Mirbeau Inn, Skaneateles Otesaga Resort Hotel, Cooperstown Peak Restaurant and Bar, New York City Rose Tavern, Canandaigua Roundhouse Restaurant, Beacon Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles STK Steakhouse, New York City Tin Pan Galley, Sackets Harbor Top of the Park, Lake Placid Waterfront, Hammondsport The View at Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid
Where can I dine in a castle in New York? Visiting a castle is a magical experience, and fortunately, New York has quite a few to choose from (along with spectacular historic mansions). But dining in a castle offers a little something special. Beardslee Castle in Little Falls, NY serves up exquisite American fare, although this gorgeous New York castle itself (circa 1860) was modeled after an Irish castle. Belhurst Castle in Geneva, NY has not one, but two elegant restaurants to choose from: Edgar’s Restaurant at the Castle and Stonecutters Tavern, in addition to a magnificent on-site winery. This stunning castle is Finger Lakes wining and dining at its most opulent!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
The Empire State isn’t short on fantastic scenery, and many of the best restaurants in New York offer incredible views of the state’s most stunning scenery - both urban and rural. With so many James Beard and Michelin star-awarded chefs calling New York home, the state is equally home to spectacular, world-renowned dining options that simply ooze romance, comfort, and ambiance. Inside and out, and in every price point, here are just a few of the most beautiful restaurants (and bars) in New York:
- Bear Café, Woodstock
- Blue Mingo Grill, Cooperstown
- Catch NYC, New York City
- Clocktower, New York City
- Crabtree’s Restaurant, Floral Park
- Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York City
- Hole in the Wall - Murry Hill, New York City
- Loeb Boathouse, Central Park
- Manhatta, New York City
- Mirbeau Inn, Skaneateles
- Otesaga Resort Hotel, Cooperstown
- Peak Restaurant and Bar, New York City
- Rose Tavern, Canandaigua
- Roundhouse Restaurant, Beacon
- Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie
- Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles
- STK Steakhouse, New York City
- Tin Pan Galley, Sackets Harbor
- Top of the Park, Lake Placid
- Waterfront, Hammondsport
- The View at Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid
Where can I dine in a castle in New York?
Visiting a castle is a magical experience, and fortunately, New York has quite a few to choose from (along with spectacular historic mansions). But dining in a castle offers a little something special. Beardslee Castle in Little Falls, NY serves up exquisite American fare, although this gorgeous New York castle itself (circa 1860) was modeled after an Irish castle. Belhurst Castle in Geneva, NY has not one, but two elegant restaurants to choose from: Edgar’s Restaurant at the Castle and Stonecutters Tavern, in addition to a magnificent on-site winery. This stunning castle is Finger Lakes wining and dining at its most opulent!
