The Arch

This is one of the finest restaurants around. The food is magnificent. The service unbeatable. The same owner and chef for, 35 years. George and his wife Dee are always available and welcoming. Ambiance superb. Don’t miss the souffles for dessert!!!

We’ve eaten here 5 times in the last 3 months and it only gets better! The food tastes wonderful, well composed dishes are the hallmark of The Arch. Additionally, you get a nice sized portion, when one might think in a French restaurant setting the entrees would be the size of appetizers that is not the case here! The cucumber soup, served chilled is so delicate and tasty (the secret is they add a small amount of sour cream) that they offer it all year long, YAY! I’ve had the ½ duck which is wonderfully prepared and well seasoned, crispy and delicious. I had the osso bucco last night and it was great, large piece of veal with a wonderful gravy served with polenta (the polenta could have been a bit more seasoned, it was slightly bland.) I’ve had the grilled 16 oz veal chop and it didn’t disappoint, it was well cooked to my desired temperature and well seasoned. The fish entrees are always fresh and delicious. As an appetizer I’ve had the escargot, crab & lobster cake and seared baby scallops all have been fabulous. Oh yes, they always start you off with a basket of wonderful warm French bread accompanied by butter, and pâté. The deserts are in the French tradition and have always been terrific. On occasion chef George Seitz will prepare a specialty desert with is mouth watering.
The service is always «Top Shelf» the servers Alberto & Wayne are attentive, personable and welcoming, we’ve been made to feel like family and are always welcomed to the restaurant like I was visiting a close friend’s home. Chef George Seitz will generally come to the table and check in, always making sure that we are having a truly spectacular experience.
This is one of our «go to» places and after you’ve gone there, I’m sure it will be the same for you! Bön Appétit !

We’ve been going to the Arch for special occasions for over 30 years. We never get tired of the ambiance, the food and the familiar faces of the wait Staff. Love that they removed the fixed price only menu and made it a la carte. The Beef Wellington Never disappoints. Their seasonal soups and menu changes are great but if you find yourself their on a night where the Beef Wellington us not on the menu don’t fret, ask for it by special request and they will accommodate you most of the time. The bread and spreads can be a whole mean if you let it, yum but save room for dessert! And remember to order your soufflé when you are your main course. Each room if the cottage offers a different experience and in the summer you can have Sunday brunch outside. We look forward to many more years of sharing special events with the owner George.

Went with some family on a Wednesday night. Aside from a table of two, we had the restaurant to ourselves. They only had one beer (Becks) which they served in a wine glass for some reason and the lights could have been dimmed a little, this is the extent of my complaints.
The escargot I ordered for an appetizer was fabulous (very garlicy, just how I like it), the best in my, admittedly very limited, snail eating career. My main course was the beef wellington which was a special that night and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The pastry was flakey but didnt fall apart on the fork. The steak was a well prepared if a little on the small side. My sister had a veal scallopini that was equally delicious.
Overall a good experience. The waiter was a polite old school italian guy that came and swept crumbs off the table before desert. Pretty good french food, the best that you’ll find in the hudson valley I’m sure. Will come back.