Located in New York's Catskill Mountains, the town of Margaretville, New York, is a getaway destination just under three hours from New York City that features numerous accommodations and restaurants. Officially designated as a village, Margaretville has maintained a small-town atmoshpere--the population was under 700 in 2000--and has served as a filming location for several motion pictures.
The Binnekill Square Restaurant, in Margaretville, combines both American fare and Swiss-influenced cuisine. A casual dining facility, it also features a bar and lounge area for casual eaters. Many menu items have a European influence, ranging from escargot (cooked land snails), Jaeger Schnitzel (fried veal or pork) and Spaghetti Bolognese. Other highlighted menu items include duck and lobster. The restaurant also serves a schnitzel menu on Thursdays and Sundays.
Located at the Meadows Golf Center, the All American BBQ eating facility serves up authentic Texas-style barbecue foods. Highlighted menu items include pork spareribs and shoulder, barbecued chicken and beef brisket. Side dishes include Cuban-style black beans, home-fried potatoes and coleslaw. The restaurant also serves up American staples such as hot dogs and hamburgers.
Located at the HANAH Mountain Resort & Country Club is a 200-seat restaurant known for its fine dining accommodations. It overlooks the one of the holes of the club's golf course, and features a mountainous backdrop. The restaurant also features a lounge and bar area for socializing and casual dining. The restaurant serves up traditional American fare, including a variety of steak and seafood dishes.
The Portfolio Cafe is a cafe-style eatery located conveniently in Margaretville's downtown area. Open for lunch and dinner, but closed on Tuesdays, the eating establishment serves up a variety of sandwiches, such as brie and ham and smoked salmon, while entree dishes served for dinner include hangar steak, chicken marsala and fresh seafood such as tilapia. The cafe is also open for brunch on Sundays, when they serve french toast, omelets and pancakes.
