Essie's - Wood River Junction

Service was good and food was pretty darn good. Smaller place kind of loud at times but worth checking out for sure.

COZY COMFORT Stopped here on the walk toward the Walkway Over the Hudson. Incredibly charming and the sweetest staff! Even for brunch, the bartender put in his all for our cocktails. I wasn't able to get the **** Mary I wanted because the kitchen didn't have all the ingredients for a handmade mix. You know what? Not mad about that. But now I want to try it when I come back! Ordered the mushroom and potato frittata and the chicken sandwich. The side salad for my frittata was super sized and pe … – show

Soup was awesome. So we're duck wings. Fantastic recommendation from CIA

The food, service and ambience is perfect, amazing and top notch. The chicken dumpling was delicious.The chicken was cooked to perfection. All was excellent! One of the best places to eat in Poughkeepsie.

The owner's dedication to providing delicious, hi quality food is real. When he feels he's fallen short he apologies. Unfortunately, he is currently understaffed, so our wait was long but not disagreeable and the waitress, Kayla, is patient, sweet, with an upbeat attitude. The ambiance was warm and comfortable. The food is very tasty, it's presentation delightful so I'll keep going back and recommend you go if you haven't been and/or go back if you have!