Kaichen Tang

Food was good! A little above your average bistro food with some twists but the drinks were extremely good and we had a crème brûlée that was the best that we ever had. The best part of the experience was our server Ashley, she made my time there very enjoyable with her super warm attitude, friendly, and attentive service. I’m writing this review solely for her, she is truly so amazing and I highly recommend going there just for the sole experience of her service alongside with the amazing food, drinks and desserts!

Honest foodie

Stopped in for dinner without a reservation and it was chilly out so we didn’t want to sit outside. The hostess found us a seat and so glad she did. The ambiance is amazing just like the food. The food and service were amazing. We will be back and will get a reservation. This is a must to stop and eat here.

+6

Jackie Ruddy

Excellent. We started with the spinach, arichoke dip Which was delicious. For our entrées, we chose the Bronzino and the spring pasta both were prepared to our liking and wonderful..we ended the meal with the phenomenal gluten free ice cream sandwiches.

sam si

We went to Terrapin last night and really enjoyed the overall vibe. The place has a great atmosphere, and the staff were respectful and attentive throughout. I had a solid IPA to start, and for appetizers we tried the goat cheese-filled wontons and lamb chops—both were decent, not amazing, but fine. The standout was the braised short ribs—perfectly cooked and seasoned, served with creamy mashed potatoes. If you’re in the mood for a classic burger, ask for it medium rare with Gouda cheese—totally worth it. We’ll definitely be coming back. A cozy spot with good food, great drinks, and a relaxed vibe.

+14

Kelly Y

I'm always amazed when I walk inside. 5 adults and a baby went for dinner and it was fantastic. The food was brought out very promptly without feeling rushed. You have to get the pork chop medium, absolutely delicious. I did not care too much for the sauce on the mashed potatoes with steak and my MIL loved her salmon, complementing many times that it was cooked perfectly.

+3

I've been a patron since they opened in Rhinebeck. Food is reliably well prepared and fresh tasting, service is friendly and since my house is very close by, I've also enjoyed there excellent take ou…

As soon as I saw this used to be an old church I knew we had to come here. Being a family of atheists we had way to much fun joking how we were finally in a church! I barely even really looked at or …

I'm just going to say that our service was amazing! Patrick gave us recommendations and we had the best birthday celebration for my 86 yo mom. Patrick made her the center of attention and she loved i…

I'm just going to say that our service was amazing! Patrick gave us recommendations and we had the best birthday celebration for my 86 yo mom. Patrick made her the center of attention and she lov…

I'm just going to say that our service was amazing! Patrick gave us recommendations and we had the best birthday celebration for my 86 yo mom. Patrick made her the center of attention and she loved…

Every time I visit the area, I have to eat at the bar at Terrapin. The building is so gorgeous and the food is so delicious. I've eaten in many other good restaurants in Rhinebeck, but nothing beat…

food was great! My organic salmon was supreme! Service was excellent! We will come back when we visit Rhinebeck again, such a charming town!

Food was great! My organic salmon was supreme! service was excellent! We will come back when we visit Rhinebeck again, such a charming town!

Food was great! My organic salmon was supreme! Service was excellent! We will come back when we visit Rhinebeck again, such a charming town!

This is a very old church that was remolded into a restaurant. The look and atmosphere is amazing. The manager John was a tremendous host and our server Carlos was very charming and attentive to ou…

The service was excellent, the appetizer was made to perfection. Congratulations to the chef, perfect blend of music to my palate! We only had drinks and appetizer, THIS IS TO PLACE TO BE.. Terrapi…

The service was excellent, the appetizer was made to perfection. Congratulations to the chef, perfect blend of music to my palate! We only had drinks and appetizer, THIS IS TO PLACE TO BE.. Terrapi…

The service was excellent, the appetizer was made to perfection. Congratulations to the chef, perfect blend of music to my palate! We only had drinks and appetizer, THIS IS TO PLACE TO BE.. Terra…

Súper cool atmosphere and vibes - service was top notch - and the food was solid. Mindy my better half had a fish dish that was outstanding - I had the braised short rib which was good but the grat…

We went to finish of our honeymoon week, and were pleasantly surprised by how well the food/service and attention to detail were. \n\nFrom the bread/water utility , to the hostess, waiters and dini…

Terrapin's is a converted church in the little town of Rhinebeck, NY. They specialize in farm-to-table cuisine. We came in for a quick craft cocktail and ended up getting three appetizers which wer…

Great food. Loved the seared Ahi tuna. pork chop was huge with a great sauce. Definitely worth going back. Share a salad and dessert as both give more than enough for two. Service a…

Great food. Loved the seared Ahi tuna. Pork chop was huge with a great sauce. Definitely worth going back. Share a salad and dessert as both give more than enough for two. service a bit confuse…

Great food. Loved the seared Ahi tuna. Pork chop was huge with a great sauce. Definitely worth going back. Share a salad and dessert as both give more than enough for two. Service a bit confuse…

Great food. Loved the seared Ahi tuna. Pork chop was huge with a great sauce. Definitely worth going back. Share a salad and dessert as both give more than enough for two. Service a bit confuse…

Great for both casual and formal dining! This place is perfect for family gatherings and special occasions, with a larger, cozy dining room for more formal meals. They also have a bistro for a more…

We had a great dinner here. The drinks were great and my chicken dish was yummy. We sat outside as the weather was lovely and it is quieter there. They even had a mini dessert that was a chocola…

We had a great dinner here. The drinks were great and my chicken dish was yummy. We sat outside as the weather was lovely and it is quieter there. They even had a mini dessert that was a chocola…

Exceeded our expectations and they were already high after previewing the excellent menu.. service top notch; tapas and wine outstanding; fabulous salad and short rib entree! Overall wonderful expe…

Exceeded our expectations and they were already high after previewing the excellent menu.. service top notch; tapas and wine outstanding; fabulous salad and short rib entree! Overall wonderful expe…

Started with some drinks at the bar and then moved over to the restaurant for dinner. Duck quesadilla was amazing, drunkin shrimp app was also super tasty. I had the Ahi tuna dinner (tuna cooke…

Started with some drinks at the bar and then moved over to the restaurant for dinner. Duck quesadilla was amazing, drunkin shrimp app was also super tasty. I had the Ahi tuna dinner (tuna cooked pe…

We were here with 7 people for a friend's birthday and the food and service were fantastic! The ahi tuna appetizer was incredibly fresh and tasty. And the server recommended the berry cake as a des…

Javier Kohen

This place is all about the ambiance. The renovated church is spacious and airy, and the space has great dim lighting. It is however super packed, and when I visited there wasn't sufficient staff, so service was extremely slow, and they got one order wrong. They completely forgot about our table for 30 minutes after we finished the meal, so we ended up leaving without dessert. The food is fine, very interesting on paper, but the execution is nothing to call home about at this price point.

Casey Corigliano

I didn't mind the crowd, but the area with the glass case, where you pay was very narrow. Ironically it reminded me of the part in Willy Wonka where they shuffle into that weird hallway room, get stuck at the end, and then start rotating back out. I got a piece of Halloween fudge with assorted candy pieces on top and it was good except there was a mentos-looking piece that was jawbreaker hard. If I hadn't bitten so slowly I could've easily chipped a tooth. Odd topping choice for a soft food.

Jennifer Ayala

Terrapin was a destination spot to grab lunch between a couple parties of friends that wanted a new place to explore. I was excited to check this restaurant out because I was intrigued that it was a former church. We called ahead of time to reserve a table and they were very accommodating; we were traveling from different directions and they sat part of our party at a table before having a complete reservation. I thought that was really nice as they seemed pretty busy. I was so impressed by the spooky season decor upon entering! Also it is really nice inside- tall ceilings with ornate wood detailing and the lighting at the bar was warm and inviting. Different table options for different size parties too. I think it’s also great that they have some form of parking- it is pretty limited and Terrapin is on a busy street. We got lucky that someone was pulling out as we arrived, otherwise parking may have been not so easy to find on the street, especially on a weekend. Something to be mindful of if you’re visiting. Service was great and very prompt. We had a knowledgeable server who made suggestions as well, and loved the support staff who were attentive, kept our table tidy, and replaced silverware between courses (something I find can be rare when you go out to eat nowadays for some reason). Never felt pressured to order rounds of drinks either, though collectively between the five of us, we all ordered at least 3 courses each and a round of drinks, so we made sure to take care of them. There were vegetarian options, one of which is pictured here. I would have wished for the portion to be slightly larger, but I was satisfied with ordering another side/appetizer. The flavor was good, very Earthy, I would have preferred if it was more of the Latin flare that was written in the description, but it was still delicious and super fresh! The deserts are all amazing, we got a bunch to share but I only managed to get a photo of these tasty ice cream sandwich cookies that they baked in house. They were soft, warm, and so delicious! The bathroom was very clean, and smelled good too- something I think can make or break an experience. There was a neat outdoor garden/dining area that was fully tented in just off of the parking lot. I’m sure it’s nice to kick back in there in the summer, and look forward to returning again for a visit!

Michael Moroz

Great place to have a stake and enjoy the interior while dinning. Due to history of this place you still can feel church vibes while dining. The building originally was built circa 1825 for the First Baptist church of Rhinebeck. Food is great, I love stakes and chops and they definitely know how to cook them. Service is poor, so don’t expect something outstanding as once waiter just forgot about us and another time we got slightly warm food. Worth visiting, but service could be better.

+4

I was so excited to go to this restaurant. It was truly beautiful as mentioned lighting was perfect. Very crowded. \nBut I must say. The service and front desk were terrible. We were seated in the …

Stopped in the bar area after a long day driving and doing errands. This restaurant & bar is really a gem in Rhinebeck. While we were only in for a beer and sandwich the experience was very positiv…

We had dinner here on a Saturday night in February 2024. We had a reservation and were seated at our table. We were seated in the large main dining room on the more fancy side of the restaurant- Te…

great food staff and ambiance. started with the pumpkin ravioli as an appetizer. i had the short rib and wife had lamb shank. both fall off the bone tender and delicious. highly recommend if you're…

The service was good, sat and had the calamari it wasn't seasoned much tho... but it was as okay. \n\nNice friendly environment

We went for dinner, and the menu looked good, the food choices are extensive but people who don't eat steak and seafood, I felt that vegetarian options were definitely limited but the Pumpkin Risot…

For a nice and comfortable atmosphere, Terrapin Restaurant is the place to stop at. A reservation is highly recommended if someone wants a seat quickly. There is a decent amount of seating inside a…

My wife and I frequent the Terrapin when we are at our home in Rhinebeck. This trip to the restaurant was extremely disappointing. The menu was unchanged from my last visit with the exception of the …

We sat in the dining room not the Bistro side and the windows had no sun protection. I had the sun in my face the last half of the dinner. It was quite warm inside as well, not sure if A/C was workin…

We sat in the dining room not the Bistro side and the windows had no sun protection. I had the sun in my face the last half of the dinner. It was quite warm inside as well, not sure if A/C was work…

Disappointing. Marginal food and seems over priced. Have been there twice! The first and the last today. 1/4 hamburger for $17 add cheese and avocado- another $3. Poor quailty fish and chips-$2…

Disappointing. Marginal food and seems over priced. Have been there twice! The first and the last today. 1/4 hamburger for $17 add cheese and avocado- another $3. Poor quailty fish and chips-$24.…

While my fish was delicious, and I would highly recommend, everything else on the plate was lackluster. My dinner companion returned food to the kitchen only to have it returned in almost the same…

At $19 a plate we were served overpriced meals of vegan rice and beans and some sort of plant-based meat. The rice was out of the Minute Rice kitchen. The portions were miniscule for a plate that …

We enjoyed our dinner at Terrapin. The staff was quick and food was delivered quickly as well. We felt the prices were a little high versus the quantity of food received. The atmosphere is really i…

We enjoyed our dinner at Terrapin. The staff was quick and food was delivered quickly as well. We felt the prices were a little high versus the quantity of food received. The atmosphere is really i…

We enjoyed our dinner at Terrapin. The staff was quick and food was delivered quickly as well. We felt the prices were a little high versus the quantity of food received. The atmosphere is really i…

Soup was excellent but the rest was uneven… dessert was good but main courses spotty and service took a long time. There wasn’t much rum in my mojito either and I could have used a drink as stiff a…

Went here for my friends birthday last night. Made reservations weeks in advanced for 7 people. Spent over $300, not including tip, for alcohol, appetizers, and $30 each for dinners. Not complainin…

Fatin Asnan

The restaurant was very busy, but our servers were wonderful— friendly, attentive, and accommodating. We managed to find seats in the bar area, which worked out fine. I was really looking forward to bringing my parents here after reading all the great reviews. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite meet our expectations, especially given the prices. The mushroom soup was decent but felt overpriced at $15 for a medium bowl. The arugula salad with roasted bell peppers was fine, though $19 seemed steep for the portion. The salmon was cooked nicely but lacked seasoning, and the fish tacos had good flavor, though the tortillas were served cold (a quick toasting would’ve helped). Overall, the service and atmosphere were great, but the food could use some improvement to match the value.

Have dined at Terrapin several times. The most recent experience was a disappointment. appetizer was good. Rest of meal was dreadful. The steak was so tough almost inedible. Pasta entrée was awful.…