There is no better time to splurge on delicious food and drinks than on a romantic evening with your significant other. Middletown, New York has three outstanding restaurants that are perfect for these occasions. Each of them serve a wide variety of entrees and have relaxing environments for your night out.
Nina
Nina, which serves a mix of different eclectic foods is located at 27 West Main Street. The brick walls, dim lighting, and finely clothed tables make it ideal for romance. There is also a cocktail lounge and a full menu of wines to wet the pallet. Although a bit pricey, the dishes are excellent and everyone will find something to enjoy. The appetizers include things like Escargot Provencale, Mussels Marinara, and Cheese Fondue. Nina serves a selection of pastas, chicken, steak, pork, fish, duck, ribs, and veal as entrees. This restaurant has continually been given the Award of Excellence from Zagat. The hours of operation are 11:30am to 9:00pm Monday through Thursday, 11:30am to 10:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10:30am to 8:00pm on Sundays. For more information, call (845)-344-6800.
John’s Harvest Inn
John’s Harvest Inn is another treasure in the dining world of Middletown, NY. The interior is adorned with clocks of all shapes and sizes which, according to their website, not only remind diners of the past, but also to take their time while enjoying their meal. Some of the entrees include crab legs, chicken, and even Weiner Schnitzel. The Inn is open Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:15pm, on Fridays and Saturdays from 5:00pm to 9:45 pm, and on Sundays from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. The restaurant is located at 633 Route 17M, and they can be reached at (845)-343-6630.
Cosimo’s Brick Oven Ristorante
The third restaurant on this list differs in menu and price from the other two. Cosimo’s Brick Oven Ristorante serves Italian fare at prices slightly lower than Nina or John’s Harvest Inn. They serve everything from bruschetta, to wood-fired pizza, pastas, steak, and seafood. They also have a wine menu and bar. Cosimo’s is open 11:30am to 10:00pm Monday through Thursday, 11:30am to 11:00pm Friday and Saturday, and 12:00pm to 10:00pm on Sundays. The Middletown location is at 620 Route 211 East and their phone number is (845)-692-3242. There are also locations in Danbury, CT, Newburgh, NY, and Poughkeepsie, NY.
For fine dining, these are the spots you don’t want to miss in Middletown, NY. Romantic evenings provide escapes from our everyday lives, and these places certainly do just that.
Sources:
“Clocks,” John’s Harvest Inn Website.
