Terrapin - Rhinebeck

I want to begin by praising the exceptional service provided by Elana. She treated me like I was part of her family. She made me the most delicious Americana coffee. I ordered the chili and my wife had the eggplant meal, both of which were fantastic. I want to give a special shoutout to Elana, and I hope I spelled her name correctly.

I had a great dinner at Terrapin during my visit for a football game. The appetizers were amazing! My only criticism would be that the cocktails I tried were not as good as others I have had at nearby restaurants. However, I really enjoyed their selection of craft beer afterwards.

I had an incredible experience at this restaurant. The mushroom soup was absolutely unforgettable - I can't stop thinking about it even three days later. I would go to great lengths just to have another taste of it. The thought of not being able to have it once the season ends is heartbreaking. The ambiance of the building is great and the waitress was extremely friendly. I highly recommend making reservations in advance as it tends to get crowded, most likely due to the amazing soup.

Braised short ribs are wonderful. The fried fish sandwich needed some seasoning but the fries were delicious. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $30–50 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

I don't get why people like this place so much. Maybe restaurant has better cooks (we ate at bistro), but when we went to have lunch, the food was a big letdown. The fish and chips had undercooked butter, and the eggplant sandwich was too greasy and tasted bland. To make matters worse, the place looked shabby, with peeling paint and an overall sense of neglect. Don't be fooled by the good reviews and the nice exterior. You can find better food for less money elsewhere. Yes, this place is not great, and it's pricey.