Old Drovers Inn

4.6

122 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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 areas

Additional information

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
Neighborhood
Dover Plains
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Harlem Line Wingdale or Dover Plains
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Fried Calamari$18.00
cherry peppers/bang bang sauce or plain with marinara
Portobello Fries$14.00
portobello mushroom/panko/vegan garlic lemon aioli
Ahi Tuna Nachos
marinated ahi tuna/crispy wontons/sweet soy glaze/wasabi aioli/seaweed salad
Sweet and Savory Korean Barbeque Ribs$18.00
soy/sesame oil/garlic/brown sugar/ginger/rice noodles/kimchi
Roasted Brussel Sprouts$14.00
EVOO/balsamic glaze/onion jam/red pepper coulis
Smoked Trout Dip$18.00
smoked trout/creme fresh/dill/trout roe/crostini/crudite

Starters

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
ODI Signature Cocktail Sauce/Lemon
French Onion Soup$10.00
gruyere/crouton
Old Drovers Inn Cheddar Cheese Soup$10.00
port wine reduction/toasted croutons

Greenery

Tavern Salad$10.00
mixed Greens/tomato/carrot/cucumber/red onion/house Vinaigrette
Chopped Salad
romaine/tomato/cucumber/carrot/red onion/boiled egg/black olives/avocado/fetta/chick peas/green godess dressing
Classic Caesar$14.00
romaine/parmesan/lemon zest/croutons/traditional Caesar dressing
Gorgonzola Wedge$15.00
baby iceberg/bacon/gorgonzola/grape tomato/red onion/blue cheese dressing
Arugula Salad$16.00
local apples/candied walnuts/cranberries/mcgrath victoria cheese/house vinaigrette

Mains

Petite Filet$44.00
6oz tenderloin of beef/bearnaise/mashed potato/seasonal vegetables
Steak Frites$39.00
10oz NY Strip steak/fries/au poivre sauce
Braised Short Ribs$38.00
red wine demi glaze/risotto/seasonal vegetables
Chicken Francaise$28.00
butter/lemon/fresh herbs/white wine/linguine/seasonal vegetables
Duck Confit$38.00
cassoulet beans/fresh herbs/root vegetables/crispy prosciutto
Pork Tenderloin$34.00
hudson valley apples/brandy/dried cranberries/sage

Pasta/Vegetarian

Linguini with White Clam Sauce$24.00
little neck clams/EVOO/white wine/lemon/fresh herbs/aleppo
Roasted Vegetable Ravioli$28.00
roasted wild mushrooms/Brussel sprouts/butternut squash puree/swiss chard/heirloom tomato
Spicy Pork Bolgonese$32.00
hot and sweet pork sausage/pomodoro sauce/basil/cream/parmesan/mezzi/rigatoni
"Chickenless Marsala" (no chickens were used or harmed in the production of this entree)$34.00
Gardein Chickenless breast/wild mushrooms/fresh herbs/shallots/marsala/vegetable demi/linguine

Seafood

Fish Monger Daily Selection Market Price
basmati rice/seasonal vegetables
Fish - N- Chips$26.00
beer batter cod filet/house made tartar sauce/cocktail sauce
Stuffed Shrimp$36.00
crabmeat stuffing/lemon butter/basmati rice/seasonal vegetables

Pub Favorites

Oscar's Pretzel of the Day$18.00
barvarian pretzel with our chefs specialty topping of the day
Artisan Cheese Board featuring McGrath Cheeses$16.00
local cheeses/nuts/artesian jam/olives/crostini
Mac and Cheese$14.00
sharp,mild and smoked cheddar cheese/monterey jack cheese/aleppo
Buffalo Wings 6 each $10 12 each $18
traditional style/sweet thai chili/garlic parmesan

What 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Old Drovers Inn offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service" in a historical setting. Guests rave about the creative cocktails and seasonal specialties like the pumpkin ravioli. While some mention wait times, the "friendly and attentive" staff ensure a memorable visit. Perfect for special occasions!

122 Reviews

J
James
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love going to Old Drovers during the holidays especially because of the ambience 😊
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Laurie
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and very festive atmosphere First time for my friends and they loved it
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Lea
New York City
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the prime rib special with Yorkshire pudding. The meat was tough to cut and worse to chew. The Yorkshire pudding was a teensy piece of something on top of the meat. I was soooo disappointed!!! The pudding tasted like nothing..it should never have been advertised as rib roast with Y pudding. Fabrication. My husband's pork tenderloin was overcooked. Veggies were good. Service by the waiter was very good!
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Will
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For us , it’s the best service , the best bar manager , the best ambience in a colonial style setting . Never have had an issue
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Tracie
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Dickens dinner experience was fantastic! We loved the singing, the costumes, and the meals. So awesome!
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Peter
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful. Historic. Great. Food. Great staff. Great atmosphere.
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Jim
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you are looking for a cozy place to enjoy great food in a relaxing atmosphere, look no further than the Old Drovers Inn. The Inn is a charming historic inn with delicious food and impeccable service. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a perfect spot for a memorable dining experience.
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Dan
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Scallops under cooked and service slow. Otherwise all was very good
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Joan
VIP
New York City
32 reviews
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely country Inn restaurant. Romantic and cozy. Cheddar and ale soup and wedge salad are top notch. My prime rib was a little tough and very fatty. Mashed potatoes were tasty, green beans were lackluster and boring. My husband ordered the ravioli special. It was good but not great. Service was top notch. Great spot and staff. They need to up their game on the food.
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Tracie
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous dinner!!! The braised short ribs were so tender and delicious. Of course, the holiday cocktail was not only delicious, but so pretty as well!
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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 4.6 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

196 E DUNCAN HILL RD, Dover Plains, NY 12522

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

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

Old Drovers Inn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Small Bites

Fried Calamari$18.00

Portobello Fries$14.00

Ahi Tuna Nachos

Sweet and Savory Korean Barbeque Ribs$18.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts$14.00

Smoked Trout Dip$18.00

Starters

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

French Onion Soup$10.00

Old Drovers Inn Cheddar Cheese Soup$10.00

Greenery

Tavern Salad$10.00

Chopped Salad

Classic Caesar$14.00

Gorgonzola Wedge$15.00

Arugula Salad$16.00

Mains

Petite Filet$44.00

Steak Frites$39.00

Braised Short Ribs$38.00

Chicken Francaise$28.00

Duck Confit$38.00

Pork Tenderloin$34.00

Pasta/Vegetarian

Linguini with White Clam Sauce$24.00

Roasted Vegetable Ravioli$28.00

Spicy Pork Bolgonese$32.00

"Chickenless Marsala" (no chickens were used or harmed in the production of this entree)$34.00

Seafood

Fish Monger Daily Selection Market Price

Fish - N- Chips$26.00

Stuffed Shrimp$36.00

Pub Favorites

Oscar's Pretzel of the Day$18.00

Artisan Cheese Board featuring McGrath Cheeses$16.00

Mac and Cheese$14.00

Buffalo Wings 6 each $10 12 each $18

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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