The Purdy's Homestead

I sampled this place last night at the urging of my aunt who lives in the area and has a lot of experience dining around here. It was a good sign when my aunt wanted to meet us here for dinner. The three of us sat at the bar. I glanced at the cocktail menu which was filled with creative and beverages that included some completely new things as well as a twist on old favorites. I took the twist route with my first drink, a spicy margarita. It was tasty and packed a punch. Most importantly, it was strong AF. For my second beverage, I ordered something purdys and an alliteration with another p. Picadilly? Pocahontas? Something that may or may not be along those lines. This was served in a martini glass and was also very enjoyable. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share including the calamari, farmer's salad, and burrata which was a special of the evening. The farmer's salad was my choice with greens, shaved veg (I distinctly remember some watermelon radishes in there), candied walnuts, manzanilla olives, and feta. Let me just say that I have not been eating proper olives. The flavor of these olives was like getting hit with a brick to the face. Holy SHIT. Where do they get their olives? Someone get me their number. Overall the salad was really wonderful. And not just as salads go. What I mean is, this wasn't just a good salad this was a good DISH. If you know, you know. The burrata was creamy and delicious but I didn't put too much energy into this as I was more focused on my salad and those overwhelming (in a good way) olives. I don't eat seafood but I heard the calamari were crisp and delightful. For my main, I was pleased to see one vegetarian entree, the rigatoni pasta with broccoli rabe, chickpea sausage (yes you read that correctly), chilis, and parmesan. INCREDIBLE. The rigatoni were nice and thick. I LOVED the flickers of heat provided by the chili. The chickpea sausage was also quite good. I could eat this every day. For dessert we had a bread pudding and that was also out of this world. Both of my dining companions ate their entire meal. The place is super warm and cozy. Everyone we interacted with was nice and friendly. Love, love, love.

The restaurant is in a cozy 18th Century house that clearly has a lot of history. Next to the restaurant you can see the farm where Farmer and the Fish grows many of its own produce. The staff were very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. I was a bit overwhelmed with the oyster selection, but our waitress knew enough to point us in the right direction. For our starter, we shared a dozen oysters. I never was presented with so many options. The restaurant has a selection of many types of oysters from different regions. I felt it was logical to try an assortment. After trying their best sellers, I found the Fisher's Island to be the best by a mile. The oyster had the perfect brine content and was super sweet and savory. Probably the freshest oysters I've ever had. We ordered another half dozen. We weren't crazy about the West coast oysters, as they were too meaty with not a lot of brine. For our entrees, we had the NY strip and the Cape Cod hake. I was surprised at how big my steak was, usually they are quite small at upscale restaurants. The sauce accompanying it was phenomenal, and the vegetables were freshly picked. I tried a bite of the hake it was flaky and seared to perfection. For dessert, we finished with the chocolate mousse. The mousse itself was delicious, but the cherry sauce on top was a too tart for my taste. Overall, I am very impressed with Purdy,s Farmer and the Fish. The service was excellent, and the food was even better. I was honestly expecting the bill to be way more, the prices are quite reasonable for the quality. If you want top notch seafood or a great steak, check this place out.

Met friends here for a weekend lunch. Kind of tight seating inside. Was a bit sorry we didn't reserve for outside because it was a beautiful day. Appetizers - shrimp cocktail (3 jumbo), crispy calamari which was excellent. A bit atypical of the standard Italian restaurant. Southern fried chicken was a bit bland. Had a thick crunchy coating. Halibut was tasty. Scallop salad (had the dinner portion which was still small) The scallops were amazing. There were all kinds of surprises in that dish. Something that looked like purple grapes were pickled green tomatoes. If I was a meat eater I would have gotten the steak salad which looked incredible with mouth watering rare slices. Service was excellent. Plenty of parking. Nice farm store

Last night I took my family there , we had a reservation. When we arrived no one was there to greet us . At that point the bartender yells "Do you have a reservation! " I responded yes . Then a server comes out to confirm. No hello no greetings! Then they stuffed the five of us in a 4 person table . The bread that was served was under cooked and the waitress had an attitude! This is not how I want to spend my money with sub par service ! The manager also had a poor attitude. Not sure if it was a bad day or just taking the customer for granted because the place was full. Needless to say I will never be going back or recommending this establishment to my friends. It wasn't our first time there but certainly our last ! If you want to be treated poorly then go but you've been warned !!!!!!'

Purdys Farmer & the Fish has been in my periphery for a while; while it was never on the front burner for me, I had always heard good things about it and one of my colleagues in particular would always laud it. My cousins and I were looking for a place to eat and catch up, and since Purdys was centrally located for all of us, we decided to check Farmer and Fish out for dinner. PF&F very much epitomizes the whole farm-to-table concept (though it did not originate it). In addition to the property here in Purdys, they also run a similar restaurant in Tarrytown (called Hudson Farmer & the Fish). In addition to the actual restaurant, the property also has a farm as well as a farm shop. The restaurant itself is in what looks like a farm house - it's cute on the exterior with a front porch for outdoor seating. The inside is smaller than I thought - it's lively and a little tight with a good amount of tables packed in there as well as a bar. The decor is rustic with dark wood tones cast against white stone tabletops. Judging by the name, I was expecting a good selection of seafood on the menu. I found that, however it leaned heavier on fish than I had initially thought; non-seafood dishes were limited. The menu has a good selection of dishes broken down by apps, salads, mains, sandwiches (called "fries on the side"), raw bar selection, and sides. We started with drinks - I went with their version of a Moscow Mule which was smooth and refreshing. For my app I went with the crab cake; this was really good - not overly bready with lots of crab. It was paired with a tasty aioli and these thin crispy noodles to add texture. For my main I went with the lemon sole; again, this was super tasty - the fish was flaky and came with a corn-parmesan risotto that had a lot of flavor. We also decided to get two sides to share - polenta fries and shrimp fried rice. The fries were good - they kept their shape and came with a tasty dipping sauce. The rice was great - it was less rice per se and more shrimp and broccoli, but I wasn't complaining; it also had a lot of flavor. We opted for dessert - I got the key lime bar which was the perfect size and a good finisher to the meal. Service was spotty; everyone was friendly, however not all of the apps were served at the same time, and there was a delay in one of the sides coming out with our mains. That's a pet peeve of mine, so IMO they can tighten it up a bit in that department. Service was also a little slower than I'm used to, but I'm not sure if that was a one-off when I was there or just how the restaurant operates. Despite this, I had a good time at PF&F; the food is definitely the crown jewel here - it was all fresh and high quality with great flavor. This is definitely a highlight in Northern Westchester, and I would return to explore more of their menu.

Rustic charm. I suspect you'll find those two words in 99% of reviews of this restaurant. It's an accurate descriptor, but the experience was more true to form than I expected, not just some interior designer's interpretation of "rustic charm." For me it touched on something nostalgic. I spent a decent amount of my childhood on farms -- those where my friends lived or where their grandparents did, or where I tagged along with friends to multiple-day religious conventions. These farms were functional, not movie sets. Garden furniture, if it wasn't plastic, was always a little rusty, slightly askew on uneven ground. Paint was always peeling a bit (or a lot) somewhere. Glass windows were opaque with dirt. This is the vibe that PFATF evokes even though the restaurant itself is scrupulously clean and the sweet and capable wait staff are dressed in button-down shirts and ties -- far more presentable than we ever manage to be at dinner. The restaurant sits on a working farm and it feels that way. There is an old fashioned root cellar dug into a hill behind the main restaurant building. There were, in September, just a few rows of herbs (Thai basil, dill, etc...), late greens, and maybe broccoli plants in the garden by the parking lot. Given the on-location provenance of the produce on the menu, it's not surprising that we found just about everything vegetal at this restaurant to be delicious. ROASTED FARM BEETS ($19; goat cheese, cashew's & farm chili) were remarkably sweet where flavors and sugars had been concentrated by a long, slow roast. I loved that they were well tossed with goat cheese, which essentially melted into the dish. Cashews added some pleasant texture, chili kept the chevre from lulling your tastebuds into complacency. FARMER'S SALAD ($16; field greens, shaved farm veg, candied walnuts, manzanilla olives & feta) included a mixture of lettuces that the website tells me were grown on the farm. The greens were fresh, tossed with crisp, mild, thinly mandolined radishes, cucumbers, summer squash. Dressing was restrained and the remaining ingredients were in good balance, despite the candied walnuts being a touch burnt. BUCATINI ($26; farm basil pesto & sungolds, parmesan) was cooked al dente and generously tossed with basil mint pesto and freshly grated Parmesan. Oh -- I would be remiss not to mention the lovely strips of rosemary focaccia that the restaurant was kind enough to bring to the table at the start of the meal. It came with homemade, creamy farmer's cheese, flecked with crunchy grains of black salt, schmeared onto the plate for dipping. Where we found the menu less strong: the proteins. A generous plate of AMISH FRIED CHICKEN ($29; tangy red cabbage, scallion mash & herb gravy) was quite the vision. I half expected angels to break into song as the plate lowered to the table. But although the golden crust was thick, competently fried + blotted, and the chicken inside perfectly moist, everything was undersalted and seasoned . This could not be entirely counteracted by more saline elements on the plate such as the very buttery mashed potatoes or the red cabbage slaw -- quite acidic -- which had been tossed with thinly mandolined radishes, summer squash, and cucumbers in a lettuce-free redux of the Farmer's Salad. KINDERHOOK FARMS GRASS FED BURGER ($24; hudson valley farms cheddar & smokehouse bacon, frizzled onions & special sauce) came with a very thick, patty cooked to the requested medium rare temperature, topped with thickly sliced bacon (maybe short cut or Canadian bacon?), butter lettuce leaves, and cucumber quick pickles. The bun was excellent, fresh, fragrant, barely toasted. Perfect burger? Almost. Sadly the meat was under salted again and relied on its sidekicks for flavor. Maybe the greatest disappointment of the evening was the NOVA SCOTIA HALIBUT ($38; farm caponata & toasted walnuts, saba). The good: sweet, syrupy, raisiny saba was just lovely with the toasted walnuts, some of which had been turned into a puree I think and smeared attractively on the plate. Caponata included eggplants and garlic only as far as I could tell -- not the medley of tomato, eggplant, sweet peppers, onions and herbs that I expected, but delicious nonetheless. Less great: Halibut was rubbery in parts, undersalted and very bland, though the top and bottom had been pan fried to an attractive brown. I speculate that the texture was a result of improper defrosting -- perhaps something involving a microwave. (Not that I've ever done anything like that.... Definitely not me.... ;) Interestingly, the fish came garnished with carrot greens. Given the seafood heavy menu, I have to wonder if the kitchen just had an off night. There were enough wins at the meal to get us back at least once. In my fantasies, it will be in the spring when asparagus and ramps are coming up...

TLDR: crafted, well-portioned food/cocktails, great ambiance outside. on the expensive side and with some stricter policies / added fees when my partner suggested this spot for his bday dinner, i was a little hesitant based on the reviews. we also drove about 45 minutes for this place, but once i made the reservation, it was too late to cancel- as they charge a $25pp cancellation fee. the ambiance was quite nice- there's bonfire pits, music playing and outdoor lounge areas if you want to grab a drink before dinner. drinks will set you back around $17 each, but the cocktails are innovative. we thought we'd be able to wander around the farm, but seemed that wasn't the case really. had dinner in the garden- - bread (complimentary) really tasted home made rosemary focaccia, 1 slice per person - calamari- very tasty, tahini sauce, with crispy chickpeas - shrimp cocktail -3 shrimp for $22 made me roll my eyes - fried chicken entree- massive portion, delicious and hearty mash with a tangy slaw - swordfish with escarole/beans; fish was lovely with a great char. beans great. did not like the sausage added, very bit odd texture and reminded me more of ham hocks. the broth also had a bit too much acid for my taste. escarole was lacking and I wouldve enjoyed more than the 2 pieces in my serving. This could be considered nitpicky commentary but I was a bit surprised the dishes were not more veggie forward being as its a farm. I was also a bit surprised there was only one special (an appetizer), again- advertising as farm to table you would suspect the menu would be a bit more fluid and rotational with the season. from what I reviewed beforehand, it seems this menu is relatively the same always. service- upper-mid tier. bartender was friendly and enthusiastic, waiter was polite. just seemed to wait a long time without waters being refilled throughout the experience. additionally, our interaction with the farm storm cashier was a bit unfriendly there is a 4% added fee to your bill which is not tip and instead "to support the kitchen"- this annoys me, please just increase the prices in your menu vs tacking on an added fee in total with tip but excluding drinks, about $165 for a dinner for 2. fair considering it's a special occasion.

When visiting friends in upstate New York we went to this restaurant for dinner. We went later into the evening so we weren't able to see the full grounds of the establishment but the farm feel was very evident. We dined with our pup so we ended up sitting outside. With jackets, hats and the heat lamps we were plenty warm. Amazing clam chowder and mussels to start, excellent cocktails and wine by the glass selection and my steak was perfectly done. They also gave ample parking and a small store on site too. Lovely place for a night out.

We had a really great experience here! We started off with getting some baked goods from the shop. Everything we got was really good!! The baked goods change on a daily basis. The menu also changes but item that stood out to me was the scallop salad. OMG I would order that alone as my entree. It's so delicious! Service and vibes were both really good. Highly recommend!

We went for our wedding anniversary on October 13th. It was a gorgeous night so we sat on the porch. The grounds are beautiful. Plenty of fall flowers and lots of amazing pumpkins. Did not sit at the firepit but it was very inviting. Food was amazing and service was great. We had the clam chowder and bacon rib to start. Both were amazing. For entrees we had the halibut and the salmon. Yum! Dessert was the bread pudding and chocolate mousse cake. An all around great experience. We will be going back soon.

Not our first time at Purdy's, but perhaps our last. Food was good, not memorable. Service was excellent. Our waitress was so lovely. My note on this experience is we were a party of 3 seated at the most random round table in the middle of every walking path. I'm not one to complain, but we were right up against multiple other tables (literally we couldn't get up without asking other guests to attempt moving in and vice versa). It's as if this random table was added to maximize capacity versus simply taking one less reservation on the night. Frankly, it just feels greedy. To add insult to injury, there was a 4 seat empty by the window the entire time we were there. When the bill is $500, we should not feel in the way.

Very delicious food and drinks! Loved the brunch offerings and adorable ambience. Classic Northeast seafood restaurant with an incredibly professional team of staff members.

Oysters were perfect! Sat in the garden for the first time. Honestly preferred it over the tightly squeezed tables inside and on the porch. Servers were pleasant and super engaging! Shout out to the Matthews squared and shwimby???!! Does tend to close earlier than most places; especially weekends. Props to the new additions to the menu

Visited Purdy's Farmer & The Fish for a business lunch and was immediately intrigued by the on site farm and farm stand. The restaurant itself is situated in a very historic farmhouse that is always bustling. Tables are very close together and expect a crowd. The food here is phenomenal. It's tough to find a good raw bar but I was impressed with their selection of easy and west coast oysters. Their lobster roll - I prefer warm- was out of this world. The cocktail menu is also impressive and they pack a punch. Will definitely be back for more!

Look, the food here is good. Don't listen to all the reviews giving them one star. They're just pissed off for whatever reason. My average review is based on expecting more from a $200 lunch. Service was very good but 4% on the bill for kitchen something or other is bull when your prices are exceptionally high already. Calamari was good but more salad than fish. What's up with that? The crabcakes were good but not great for the high price. My fried fish sandwich was cooked beautifully but the slaw it sat on had no dressing where it needed acid to cut through the fry. The bread was overwhelming. I had to eat the fish separately. But i have to say the bread was excellent. Wife had the cod which she liked but the root veggies were undercooked. So, as mentioned, these minor flaws made for too much discussion at the table on the value of eating here. If you're dying to eat here, I would recommend eating on the porch with a salad and a shared plate for lunch but you will still pay heavily.

There's a nice fire pit outside and some tables and chairs with heaters. I love old architecture and this did not disappoint. Old house, stone and wood, small, quaint and crowded. Service can be challenging at times. They are busy so you can't fault the busy staff for trying, so sometimes you will wait. Unfortunately, the food was not up to par. Calamari was chewy, not hot and needed more seasoning. Same with the lamb, it was tender but I guess I'm more accustomed to Mediterranean seasoning. The lobster roll was ok. Overall a nice place for a date but you are there for the ambience and not for the food.

It feels like a vacation to the countryside. I love sitting on the front porch. The food is delicious. I always enjoy going.

Lobster club. Polenta fries. Heavenly . Seating could be more comfy, but at least people don't linger...

An overhyped and unnecessarily crowded restaurant with mediocre farm to table food. After hearing our Airbnb host raving about this place, its food, and its popularity, we were excited to treat ourselves to locally grown ingredients and supposedly delicious food. Reservations are hard to come by but we walked in and were seated in the garden without a problem. The tables were somewhat close together but the outdoor atmosphere was pleasant. The service was very disappointing. Our server seemed rather confused and made multiple mistakes, such as mistaking our appetizers with another table's, and charging our card with another's bill. While I understand the restaurant was very busy, with the reputation this restaurant supposedly has, I'd expect much better service. Looking at the menu, the food options are nothing special. They truly play off of the fact that they are "farm to table", which although is nice, it left much to be desired. Their vegetables, evidently from the farm behind the restaurant, were poorly cooked, with the potatoes still slightly crunchy in the middle. The NY strip steak did not come out medium rare and was sitting on a sauce that resembled vegetable baby food. It was topped with, yet again, undercooked vegetables and sliced hot peppers that burned my entire throat. Though still somewhat hungry, we passed on dessert, paid someone else's bill before ours, and left. With so many fresh vegetables at their exposure, we were truly disappointed in the relatively standard meals they served. As nice as their atmosphere is, it cannot make up for their mediocre menu.

We like this place a lot and go often. Sometimes the servers are a little hit or miss personality wise but the food is good and the ambiance what it is when you're looking for warm, cramped and rustic. They have shoved in a few too many tables and for that I take my one star deduction. If you haven't been give it a try.

Delicious food, great service, wonderful music and pleasant ambiance. Who could ask for anything more!

Noisy! If possible, eat outside. It was virtually impossible to hold a conversation with my wife. Food was good, not phenomenal. The Farmer's Salad was, sadly, the highlight of our meal. The 'crispy bacon' in the scallop salad could have passed for dried leather chunks. Seaweed salad was interesting, but overpriced. The salmon was disappointing, the preparation was fine, but the quality of the fish was lacking. Wine by the glass was overpriced! $19? ... seriously.

Charming spot, unfortunately the weather was rainy so we opted to sit inside instead of on the front porch as intended. It was quite noisy in the dining room. The service was great. The cucumber salad was fantastic . The rosemary bread was beyond great. The swordfish was very good as was the burger. The tuna was not as good as expected. We didn't try the desserts. We would definitely come back. The shop was closed when we arrived.

The food is definitely not as good as it used to be, it's still ok... just not as good. The ambiance is nice and the servers are friendly, the seaters can use a personality makeover. Also, very expensive for the quality and portion of food served.

New to Ridgefield I asked neighbors and new friends where they suggested to go for a great, near by dinner. Purdy's Farmer and The Fish is consistently recommended and it did not disappoint. The building oozes charm and the little store behind is delightful. The dark haired bartender Danny especially won my favor by crafting a custom requested cocktail which was lovely!

Today we met friends for lunch in Tarrytown, NY at the Farmer & the Fish which is equidistant from both our homes . Aside from great company, we enjoyed our meals tremendously. The waitstaff was cordial, knowledgeable and efficient. The menu was unique yet there was something for everyone. I am GF and lactose intolerant and there way plenty for me! The fish was fresh and our cauliflower side dish had a perfect sauce and raisins! Who would have thought it could be so delicious. Had a special drink which was perfect for a summer day (and I had to drive home) - with Rose, Elderflower - a new take on Sangria. The view of Cuomo Bridge is spectacular! I left my cardigan there and the Manager was kind enough to agree to mail it back to me (on his day off!). You can't beat that for extra special service!

Great place. Everything on the menu is consistently good and I enjoy it very much. The service is always great and sitting by the fire is always comfortable.

Love this place. Showed up prior to the kitchen closing. It was by minutes and I get it, would have happily ordered immediately and wasn't even given the option. I never write these reviews because I think they are jaded and terrible, but I've been in the industry in manhattan for two decades. Really upsetting. Every seat was filled. We wouldn't have been putting anyone out.

Delicious food, terrific service, kind staff and scrumptious drinks calls for a wonderful experience.

We had a great experience. We pulled up for a late brunch around 1:30 and were able to be seated immediately. We started with the scallop salad (delicious) and then had the lobster roll (very tender and tasty) and the eggs Benedict with the pesto and heirloom tomatoes (good but would've been even better with a bit of hot sauce or something similar). The seating was beautiful and the overall experience was very nice. Cocktails were pricey, but that's the norm nowadays. Would definitely come back.

Stopped by to grab things at the grocery store. Everything was generally delicious. Bit pricey.

We had a short love affair with this restaurant last year. We were very impressed, went weekly, looked into renting the back space for our next dinner party. Then, one night my husband decided to be adventurous and try the chicken instead of fish. After the first bite, he discovered it had a "squidgy" texture and saw that it was barely cooked inside, very pink. So we told the server, server saw and said, "Oh no!" and apologized. However, they soon returned and stated, "No, the chef said that's the way it's supposed to be." "But it's raw inside...?" "No, he said that it's cooked." Once in a while, when we think of going back, we remember the raw chicken... and make other plans.

On Tuesday 8/20 I ordered Monkfish with a tomato/sweet red pepper sauce for dinner. After 4 bites I told the waiter it was so spicy hot it was inedible. He took the dish away, returning sheepishly to tell me they had smothered the fish in a Ghost Pepper sauce rather than the tomato/sweet red pepper sauce. The did not charge me for the dish, but suffice it to say it was an unpleasant evening. (For those who don't know, Ghost Peppers are among the hottest peppers in the world.) One wonders what goes on in that kitchen that they could make that kind of mistake.

Happened upon this gem on a whim. Great place! Rustic and welcoming as its big open hearth ablaze with a roaring fire. *honestly we may have still come back even if the food was terrible... oh but the food was GOOOOD. Super service by out attentive server Matt who had drinks in our hand immediately. I loved the plum old fashioned. Started off with polenta fries and.. ohhhh... creamy on the inside, crunchy on the out- need I say more? Ended strong with an outstanding lobster roll (buttered, how it should be ) & found room for a latte. I'd give this place 6 stars if I could. Tip- go on an off hour and stretch you stems xx-T

This place is so over rated with one star. The management has instituted policies as if its a top rated Michelin restaurant located in vibrant NYC. Additional fees here, additional fees there, additional fees everywhere! (Tips included for kitchen help, servers and a nonrefundable fee for a mandatory reservation.$$$$) The managers at the restaurant are rude, dismissive and unprofessional. Maybe at one time the adjoining farm stand/store was exceptional. However, the pickings are slim and it showcases most products you can purchase at Whole Foods, DeCicco & Sons, Balducci's and other speciality markets. The atmosphere in the restaurant is like a run down local pub, not upscale at all which you are definitely paying for. As someone else wrote, the food is not as good as it used to be. The only redeeming quality I experienced was the cheerful hostess. GO ELSEWHERE!!!!

Love the outside seating, the farm view, the fire pits in winter, the farmers shop next door, the beautiful flowers! Great to take friends & family visiting, fancy cute!

Good service but the quality of food has gone down. The fried chicken-usually fabulous-was dry as a bone. Overpriced, but with no other restaurants in the area, where else do the locals go?

It is not worth what they're asking. The food was very good, fresh, original and in ample portions. It's overpriced, which I could totally justify if the rest of the experience was actually pleasant. Unfortunately, any enjoyment of the meal was lost to the environment. They have packed a small space with far too many tables. As a result, the dining room is cacophonous, straining casual conversation and making it hard to communicate with staff. Servers regularly bump into guests and each other. It's difficult to get in and out of seats without disturbing the people beside you, and the wait for the bathroom is often two or three deep. Our bill ran $100 per person, (including oysters and wine) and the experience was most definitely not worth that. A friendly caution about the parking lot: it's a mud pit. It needs to be paved. Even if there's some prohibition (given that it's a historic building), it needs to be filled in and evened out with some sort of drainage to address snowmelt. Don't wear heels - you'll be walking like a baby deer.

The interior is rustic and dark with just enough light to see your way through the restaurant. It's farm-to-table, but heavier on seafood than garden dishes. The staff is cordial, but somewhat slacking on the attentiveness of our table. The restaurant was pretty packed during dinner service on a Saturday night. I had the scallop frisée salad, which was light and delicate with a slight peppery kick from the frisée. For my entree, I had the big eye tuna over shrimp and fried rice. The tuna was cooked to a nice medium rare and the shrimps were plump and bouncy. The fried rice seemed to be an attempt at a thai-style basil fried rice. The basil was fragrant, but the overall flavors were heavily doused in dark soy sauce, which softened the rice a bit too much. The seafood portions were good. Lastly, for dessert, I shared this decadent chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla.

The first time I at at Purdy's farmer and the fish was two years ago (2021). I have since returned expecting the same lovely experience between the food and ambience. The restaurant has been on the michelin guide for quite some time now, and I have expected them to earn a star by now. However, after eating there last night it is quite apparent why they have not earned that star. Ordered the scallop salad, which I was quite excited to try, and the scallops were way over seared to the point of being burnt. Not to mention the high price point for a salad only to find three tiny scallops. Next I got the linguini and clams, once again for a moderate price point, only to have taken my first bite and realize I could've done much better making it at home for half the price. The sauce was under salted and lacked acid. Bummer. Next was dessert, the menu didn't have much appealing choices so I stuck to a classic, chocolate ice cream. I thought for $10 the ice cream would come with some sort of whipped cream or syrup, but no. $10 for a simple single scoop of regular ice cream. I bet the pint wouldn't have even been $10. Never the less if the food lacks, maybe the service or ambiance will make up for it. As our server was quite sweet, there was no real attempt of conversation or discussion even a quick information about where and how the food we ate was harvested or farmed. As it is Farmer and the fish. I would've greatly appreciated a little bit of knowledge about the restaurant and the ethics behind the farming. All in all, I am left $200 poorer and not as satisfied as I know this restaurant could've made me.

We had a beautiful dinner at Farmer and the Fish a couple of weekends ago, after probably a year hiatus. It is still one of my favorite spots. I've seen some negative reviews of late, but, I have to say, we were really happy with our dining experience. We had a table in the garden and it was just beautiful. It did look pretty crowded in the dining room, so was thankful we were able to eat outside. For dinner, we had a dozen oysters that were superb, and our main courses which were one of the specials, sea bass was excellent. Service and drinks were more than fine. We live in Manhattan now, so don't get up there too often, but we loved it. We also wanted to hang out and enjoy a drink before sitting down. The hostess was very accommodating, holding our table until we were ready. Still love this place; very special to us.

Had a fabulous dinner with friends. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Service was great and cocktails were delicious!

To start, I love the old building. It has a real sense of charm, beauty and history to it. With that said, it would probably serve better as a museum; considering the current state of the restaurant that occupy s this property. Smell: The smell outside is reminiscent of a baby's diaper. The plumbing here has to be as old as the building itself. I do not know to many people that wish to smell digested food while walking to their car - A good reason why North Salem should convert this into a historical preserve. It's a foul smell, and flushing those toilets is not helping... so that's the greeting one receives while making their way in and out of Farmer and the Fish. Now that we are inside (I can breathe). The hostess comes off rather as a spouse poacher. Good thing she only seats people - anything beyond that comes off a bit awkward. But at least the servers' will be more hospitable, friendly and knowledgeable right? Maybe they would be if they were not over worked or rushed? Its a restaurant with a farm but its hard to find out where my food came from which left me bit unsure if I was eating produce from Acme or produce from a farm- the servers did not have an answer for me. Is it me or did I not see multiple greenhouses by the parking lot (which smells foul)? We found dinner to be lacking. Gave me Twisted Oak (tarrytown) vibes. Uninspired and unremarkable. My scallop salad had 3 overly cooked, burnt scallops next to a bed of baby greens and spinach (those greens reminded me of the ones I get at Acme, in the plastic tins). Very overpriced. And clearly we like to pay for good food. We came to Farmer and the Fish after all. Very disappointed. On our way out we noticed the farm store was still opened so we checked it out. I can't remember the girl with pink hair's name but she was sweet but could tell she was uncomfortable being in this secluded store by herself. A man with an unkempt beard (i think there was food in it), fairly large size, and apparently he worked their, thank god. He left as soon as we walked in. Having anyone work by themselves next to an establishment were people are drinking could be dangerous. Why is this little girl in here by herself? The farm store did not offer anything other than confirm our suspicion that most of the produce in their restaurant I could get at Acme for half the price. Don't be fooled by the name - Everything on the menu is grocery store to table. Will I return here? Prolly not.

We showed up at 8:45 on a holiday weekend ready to have a nice meal and the lady at the podium told us that the kitchen closes at 9:00. And??? She had to explain to us in disbelief that she doesn't know how to tell time despite it being Memorial Day and the place being packed indoor, porch and patio...

Amazing, fresh, beautiful and excellent Wonderful setting, just magical. Food , drinks, service , exceptional !!!! A MUST!

I very much enjoyed the farmer and the fish in Purdys. I know they have another restaurant located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, and one Manhattan. I had the opportunity to go to Manhattan for a business dinner. It was very good. When I went to the location in Purdys. It was amazing!

The store-market off to the side of the restaurant is fantastic. The prepared food is out of this world, my faves being the shepherds pie and the meatloaf, outstanding comfort food. The carrot cake is addictive and only $5 bucks for a big square. You can also pick up a great selection of their fresh fish & seafood to take home to cook. The restaurant itself has a super cozy and huge double sided fireplace which serves to enhance the ambiance within the antique house setting including a great bar which has a fantastic happy hour deal if you like oysters and beer. The grass fed burger is generous and super tasty. Fun place, quality offerings. Easy to park and right off 684 if you're coming through that way. Pretty view of the produce they grow themselves behind the restaurant on a big hill.

Simply put.. excellence!! Service, food and vibe! You can never go wrong spending an evening or special occasion here.

Quality seafood priced fairly. Took a client to lunch here last week and they were packed. Always a good sign. We started with the crab cake served over picked onions and slaw. Everything was fresh and had a unique sauce which the chef put together. We then ordered the stuffed lobster and the big eye tuna for our entree. The seafood was delicious and high quality. The ambiance is certainly unique. The restaurant is in a historic landmark house from the 1800's. Very cool feel once you're inside. The only complaint (and this is nitpicking a bit) but the server asked that we order apps and main entree together, which we declined to do. We simply didn't want to be rushed. I would have given 5 stars had it not been for this.