Red Barn Hudson

Red Barn is great! Great food and very reasonably priced. Order off the specials list, which changes daily. We had the scallops, fantastic..  tender, fresh and delicious. For main dishes, we had seared tuna and a sword fish steak. Both were cooked just right, using very fresh fish. The sides aren't always pretty, but they're almost always pretty damned tasty. Somehow Vanessa the main chef and owner manages to combine a fine dining and home cooked and the effect is worth trying. I'll be headed back soon.

A hidden gem in Hudson, with a daily menu on a whiteboard outside. I had a perfectly broiled halibut, clearly fresh as the chef was processing the whole fish as we walked in. This came with nap and smashed potatoes, all in generous portions, and a spicy butter blanc. Companion had the fried chicken bites, a mountain of chicken pieces on a big plate with crispy French fries. Chef even gave an extra portion of non-spicy beurre blanc so that my non-spicy friend could share.

Before she opened Red Barn, Vanessa worked at Pura Vida fish market in Hudson where I'd ask her "what should I buy today" and she always sold me impeccably fresh fish. She also did some cooking there, serving up some of the best fish dishes around. So I was beyond happy when we walked into Red Barn to check out the new place and found Vanessa - again cooking up her great dishes. I ordered the fish monk and chips which was so much better than I've ever had. The man sitting next to me at the counter told me his burger and mashed potatoes were the best they looked so good. So I went back for the mashed potatoes which I had with a $20 entree of seared halibut with an ancho pepper hibiscus glaze and toasted pumpkin seeds and a generous helping of sautéed spinach. So so good. The prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere is spacious and comfy,, there are outdoor tables too - so bring the kids and have a great time!

Delicious! Best surf and turf in Hudson. Crab cakes and shrimp were great too! Currently BYOB. Indoor and out door seating. They are taking reservations.

Don't let the appearance throw you off! Not gonna lie, when I saw it for the first time I thought... Really? This is the place recommended to me? But then I got inside and ate. It was great! I like the seating area, and the food is amazing! I've since taken a bunch of people here and they all have the same response. They question my choice on the way in, but are very happy when they leave. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

AMAZING food every time! I had the rainbow trout tonight and it was fantastic — the whole fish stuffed with dates and goat cheese on top of charred lettuce greens and mashed potatoes. Sweet, tangy, creamy and all around comforting. There are always lots of great specials; you can’t go wrong with seafood, it’s always fresh. The chef and the server are wonderful people, they keep us coming back. LOVE this place.

On Mother’s Day, we had a party of 7 and arrived at the restaurant at 3:40 pm but weren't served until 6:10 pm. The weed-covered parking lot and puddles were an eyesore, prompting us to want to leave. We looked at the menu that was posted outside and decided to take a chance. Walking in, we felt the sticky floor, and we decided to stay because the waitress was a sweetheart. The décor was unfinished, and their preparations for Mother's Day were sad. The room had a temporary deck string of lights for lighting, and the flowers at the table were dry and dying. Our table was dirty, and we wiped it down ourselves. After ordering our food, we noticed that the nice waitress was the only wait staff on duty! We waited as the restaurant filled up, and two of us had to leave because, by 5:20, we still had not been served. As we waited, we saw new guests get served their food before us. We were starving by six pm. We approached the waitress and kindly asked for a refund and told her that we would have to leave. She spoke with the chef and explained that we had a very long wait and planned to leave. The kitchen staff informed our waitress that the food fried, mind you was just about ready. After waiting an additional ten minutes, we again approached the waitress about canceling the order, and one of three cooks came out of the kitchen area to talk with us. She explained that it was Mother's Day, and it was very busy and that she was "literally burning the food by coming out to talk" to us, implying that we were wasting her time. We explained that other guests came in after us. They had been served before us and had already left the restaurant. After the additional two-minute wait, the food finally arrived at approximately 6:10. The food was flavorful but lukewarm at best. For food that was supposedly cooking during our conversation, I expected a hot meal. My daughter felt that her crab cakes were mushy. Aside from that, the mashed potatoes were very good but would have been better served hot. We would not recommend the restaurant because the sticky floors speak volumes, and the unisex restroom was unsanitary, and the lukewarm food. The establishment appeared to lack a barn door, and it made for a drafty and uncomfortable dining experience. The restaurant lacks investment, staff, and a good manager. Maybe they will take a page out of the Jackson's in Old Chatham book.

Excellent food and friendly staff. The fresh fish dishes are inventive and delicious... but also plenty of amazing non-seafood items on the menu as well. I had delicious chicken and waffle sliders off the specials menu last night - so good!! It’s a little off the beaten path from central Hudson, but definitely worth the trip!

Absolutely the freshest seafood you can buy. We’ve bought clams, cod, salmon, halibut and shrimp. Everything is dock fresh. Incredible! The fish and chips are quite tasty, although the fries can be soggy if you take out. They need a better liner for the box and the fish should be placed in it on one side and the fries on the other. The tarter is delish. The seafood sauce is too gelatinous, but tastes great.

Had another amazing dinner at Red Barn Hudson. Best seafood around. Seared scallops for appetizer followed by fresh tuna steak with spaghetti squash and I had a Roasted Snapper with smashed potatoes and broccoli rabe. Then, finished off our meal with mouth watering apple crisp with homemade cinnamon whipped creme. Wow, what a delicious meal! One of the best places to eat in Columbia County.