Where Should I Eat in the Sullivan Catskills on a Weekend Trip?
If you are planning a weekend in Sullivan County and wondering where to eat, here is what you need to know.
Pick up any menu in the Sullivan Catskills and you will find a story written in the fields and forests that surround it. From farm-to-table dinners on the Delaware to biscuit shops tucked into small-town storefronts, the dining scene here is rooted, inventive and deeply local. The chefs know their farmers. The brewers know their grain. And the best meals tend to happen in rooms where the walls remember something.
Quick Answer: Where Should I Eat in the Sullivan Catskills?
- Farm-to-table restaurants: The Heron and The Laundrette in Narrowsburg, The Arnold House Tavern and The DeBruce in Livingston Manor and Black Walnut in Callicoon.
- Breweries: Upward Brewing Company and Catskill Brewery in Livingston Manor, Roscoe Beer Company in Roscoe, Big Eddy Brewing Co. in Narrowsburg
- Coffee and breakfast: 2 Queens Coffee in Narrowsburg, Catskill Coffee Lodge in Roscoe, Jeffersonville Bake Shop
- Craft spirits: Do Good Spirits in Roscoe, Rock Valley Spirits in Long Eddy
- Pasta and pizza: Northern Farmhouse Pasta in Roscoe, The Kaatskeller in Livingston Manor, The Old Foundation in Kenoza Lake
- Farmers markets: Callicoon Farmers Market on Sundays, Narrowsburg and Rock Hill seasonal markets
- Classic diners: Roscoe Diner, open daily
Dining by Town
Narrowsburg
Narrowsburg has one of the most concentrated and celebrated dining scenes in Sullivan County, with multiple destination-worthy spots within a short walk of each other on Main Street.
- The Heron: farm-to-table with southern influences and a back patio overlooking the Delaware River, reservations strongly recommended on weekends
- The Laundrette: wood-fired sourdough pizza and housemade pasta right on the river, with a large outdoor patio
- 2 Queens Coffee: a beloved local roaster and cafe with pastries, lunch and a colorful welcoming space
- Narrowsburg Proper: a gourmet provisions shop and deli, three-time winner of Best Craft Beer Shop in the county
Livingston-Gutshof
Livingston Manor’s Main Street has grown into a genuine dining destination, with options ranging from craft beer gardens to a beloved biscuit shop to one of the most acclaimed country inns in the region.
- The Arnold House Tavern: a Sullivan Catskills institution serving burgers, steak and seasonal comfort food in a historic inn setting
- Upward Brewing Company: craft beers with fire pits, a pond and a forest hiking trail on the property
- Catskill Brewery: beer garden and food truck on Old Route 17
- Main Street Farm: a market cafe with locally sourced sandwiches, soups and salads
- The Kaatskeller: wood-fired pizza served in an outdoor garden on Main Street
- The Smoke Joint: seasonal BBQ with outdoor picnic tables and a fire pit
Callicoon
Callicoon earns a food trip on its own. The Sonntag farmers market is one of the best in the county and the dining options run from a chic tapas bar.
- Black Walnut by The Farmhouse Project: a warmly designed bar and restaurant transforming local ingredients into artful plates, also features vintage homewares
- Callicoon Wine Merchant: a wine shop with a tapas-style restaurant and mostly outdoor seating
- Callicoon Farmers Market: Sundays 11am to 2pm, local produce, dairy, smoked trout, fresh pasta, baked goods and more
- Seminary Hill Orchard: apple and pear ciders from heirloom fruit, tasting room on site
Roscoe
Roscoe is Trout Town USA and the food reflects it. Fresh pasta, bagels, a vintage diner and a brewery with one of the best outdoor spaces in the county make it a worthy stop on any itinerary.
- Northern Farmhouse Pasta: daily handmade pasta, cast iron lasagna, eggplant parmesan and baked clams
- Roscoe Beer Company: large outdoor beer garden with food trucks, live music and picnic tables
- Grizzly Bagels: handmade bagels with housemade spreads and locally roasted coffee, available Freitag through Sonntag
- Do Good Spirits: award-winning craft vodka, gin and bourbon in a tasting room in the historic 1929 Roscoe Firehouse
- Roscoe Diner: a vintage roadside diner open daily for breakfast all day, sandwiches and comfort food
Beyond the Main Towns
Some of the best eating in Sullivan County happens off the main drag, in places you find because someone local told you to look.
- North Branch Inn (North Branch): a beloved country restaurant from the Foster Supply Hospitality team, open Mittwoch through Sonntag
- The DeBruce (DeBruce): an all-inclusive inn on the Willowemoc with destination dining overlooking the valley
- The Old Foundation (Kenoza Lake): handmade pasta, fresh trout and daily specials worth the detour
What Kind of Dining Does the Sullivan Catskills Do Best?
The Sullivan Catskills dining scene leans farm-to-table, seasonal and deeply local. Chefs here build menus around what the land is giving them, which means the food tastes like somewhere specific. A few things to expect and plan for:
- Weekend dinner reservations fill fast, especially in Narrowsburg and Livingston Manor. Book ahead.
- Many restaurants run Donnerstag through Sonntag only. Check hours before making the drive.
- Farmers markets in Callicoon and elsewhere are worth building a morning around.
- Craft breweries in Livingston Manor and Roscoe double as social venues with outdoor space and live music.
- The full dining directory is at sullivancatskills.com/places-to-eat
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Where should I eat in the Sullivan Catskills on a weekend trip?
The Heron and The Laundrette in Narrowsburg, The Arnold House Tavern and Upward Brewing Company in Livingston Manor, Black Walnut in Callicoon and Northern Farmhouse Pasta in Roscoe are among the most recommended stops for a weekend visit. Reservations are advised for Freitag and Samstag dinners.
What kind of food is the Sullivan Catskills known for?
The region is known for farm-to-table cooking, craft beer and spirits, fresh pasta, river-adjacent dining and seasonal menus built around local ingredients. Many Sullivan County restaurants source from nearby farms, fisheries and orchards.
Are there good breweries in the Sullivan Catskills?
Yes. Upward Brewing Company and Catskill Brewery in Livingston Manor, Roscoe Beer Company in Roscoe and Big Eddy Brewing Co. in Narrowsburg are all well-regarded and offer food alongside their beers. Several have outdoor spaces with fire pits and live music in season.
Where can I get a good breakfast or coffee in the Sullivan Catskills?
2 Queens Coffee in Narrowsburg, Jeffersonville Bake Shop and the Roscoe Diner are popular morning stops. Grizzly Bagels in Roscoe operates Freitag through Sonntag.
Do Sullivan Catskills restaurants require reservations?
Popular spots in Narrowsburg and Livingston Manor fill up on weekend evenings. The Heron in Narrowsburg and the Arnold House Tavern in Livingston Manor are both worth booking ahead. Casual spots, breweries, farm stands and diners are generally walk-in friendly.
Are there farmers markets in the Sullivan Catskills?
Yes. The Callicoon Farmers Market runs Sundays from 11am to 2pm and is one of the best in the region, with local produce, dairy, smoked trout, fresh pasta and baked goods. Seasonal markets also operate in Narrowsburg and Rock Hill.
Where should I eat in Narrowsburg, NY?
The Heron for farm-to-table with river views, The Laundrette for wood-fired pizza on the water, 2 Queens Coffee for breakfast and Narrowsburg Proper for local provisions and craft beer are the most recommended stops in Narrowsburg.
Where should I eat in Livingston Manor, NY?
The Arnold House Tavern for dinner, Upward Brewing Company for craft beer and outdoor space and Main Street Farm for a quick locally sourced lunch are all worth a stop in Livingston Manor.
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