The Phelps Hotel

Specialties

The Historic Phelps Hotel Restaurant specializes in Prime Rib on Friday and Saturday evenings only. Menu items include Chicken French, Grilled or Smoked Salmon, Lamb Chops, NY Strip, Filet Mignon, Delmonico Steaks, Veal Marsala, Chicken Parmesan, Grecian Chicken, Fish Fry, Creamed Cod, Crab Legs, Lobster Tail, Seafood Spectacular, meat lasagna, other pasta dishes. Lunches: great burgers, ruebens, chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, crab cake sandwich, various salads, salad bar with two soups Tuesdays through Fridays.

History

Established in 1993.

The Phelps Hotel is a Historical Landmark which was built in 1867 by Peppermint Magnate, Lehman Hotchkiss at a cost of $ 26,000.

It has hosted visitors to the area since its Grand Opening on New Year’s Day in 1868! Local historians tell us that 300 dinners were served on that first day of business.

Before the Depression, wealthy New York City and Long Island notables who enjoyed visiting the beautiful upstate area to engage in the sport of Pheasant Hunting, chose the Hotel as their favorite place for lodging and fine food.

During the Post Depression era, The Hotel became famous for «Chicken in the Ruff», a dish which is still fondly remembered by many local residents and is still featured as a special.

From 1868 to the present day, this grand old building is reminiscent of the graciousness and charm of days gone by. Although it no longer offers lodging, the tradition of excellent food and friendly hometown service continue to make it the favorite meeting (and eating) place.

Meet the Manager

Cheryl M.

Manager

My mother and stepfather — Joanne and Fran Sullivan purchased the restaurant in 1993. My brother John ran the business until 2000. My mother, with the help of the kids, has been running it ever since. I became manager several years ago. I thoroughly enjoy this restaurant and have met so many great people in our 20 years.