Saint Florian - Hudson (NY)

1 /5 Rex Dutchman: Well I rarely rate a place this low. For starters I came at 4:30ish on a cold windy day and there was no soup until 5pm so for 30 minutes the customer couldn’t be pleased. I felt in comparison to other places like the 4k restaurants that I have made reviews of on my social media it was not a fair priced “portion to price ratio”. Chicken and fries are under 10 bucks for most kids meals 15 the max. The Diet Coke was flat and when I told my waiter he tried to fix it at least but, I chose not to continue because at this point my experience was going down hill. Sometimes you’re better going to a small hole in the wall and the food is better. As for the rest of the meal no bread and butter while you wait for your food. The waiter pushed a glass of wine when explained if no specific red was available then a soda would be ok. But people make mistakes sometimes so It’s ok. Honestly as 36 year veteran cooking and owning a restaurant I know what is fair and what customers want. I could contribute more about my experience or post a video but I don’t see the further need to explain that this is one of those places where you don’t want to go. Last note “Let’s explore and enjoy sensible dining” The fair Chef

5 /5 HAEJUNG JUN: Every dish was a solid hit. NY strip steak was cooked perfectly to medium rare. I could tell that the steak was very quality from the delicious juicy fat. Every bite of the caesar salad was a perfect bite of textures and flavor. I personally loved how the waiter was very patient and informative about the food. Def worth the visit!!

5 /5 Danielle Spagnuolo-Italiano: Long story: Nestled on Warren Street in the sleepy town of Hudson, NY is Saint Florian. While Hudson has a vibrant foodie scene it did not have the special mix of what Saint Florian is serving (both literally and metaphorically!). When entering the historic former fire house we were warmly greeted by staff. The bottom floor is rich with wood, a large bar and tables for more casual dining. Up a beautiful wooden staircase to the second floor you’ll find another sizable, zinc topped bar and cozy seating. The decor is comfortable and playful, including many little nods to the building’s fire house history. The menu changes seasonally and specials are offered nightly. The menu is protein centric without being a stereotypical steak house. It offers something for everyone, literally. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free foodies will all be satisfied with offerings, here! As a long time vegetarian I am often left with salads as a main course or need to modify menu items to suit my diet. Saint Florian was a welcome reprieve with a variety of choices for me. The menu does not overlook the vegetarian or vegan diner. More than not overlooking us, Saint Florian is catering to us! Our table shared the mushroom croquettes appetizer special along with the fried mushrooms and steak tips. The other diners with me reported that the steak tips had excellent flavor and texture. The mushroom croquettes made from locally foraged mushrooms was certainly a highlight- even to the omnivores at the table! The fried mushrooms were crisp and the horseradish sauce to dip them in was stellar. Each dish is elevated using lesser know/unique ingredients to level them up. For example black garlic was used in the steak tips and nutritional yeast was used in a buttermilk sauce that the mushroom croquettes were placed atop. Main courses we ordered included the fish and chips (fried cod and French fries) which were not only a large portion but were reportedly delicious. The main vegetarian item was a roasted cabbage. It was crave worthy! The quartered roasted cabbage sat on a puree that added sweetness and depth to the roasted quality of the cabbage. Chopped nuts played well with the warm roasted vibe while the fresh dill brightened the dish. For dessert we ordered lemon crème brûlée along with a scoop each of coffee dark chocolate and peach with sumac ice cream. All were wonderful but the coffee ice cream had us floored. It was the best ice cream I’ve ever had and I really am not a fan of coffee flavored foods. The texture was beyond words- silky, creamy, mousse-like. The cocktails were unique with fun twists like smoked honey. A nice wine list is available as well. Service was attentive, well paced and friendly. It added to the experience and made everything super comfortable. The best word to describe our experience at Saint Florian is thoughtful. It was clear a lot of thought and love was put into every choice made from the design of the physical restaurant to the design of the menu. Short story: The Chef/owner has created a restaurant that hits all the marks for what I enjoy when dining out: good portions, well priced for what is received, welcoming/comfortable environment, vegetarian menu items, well trained staff, good cocktails and of course excellent food!

5 /5 Maggie Mannix: We were so impressed by Saint Florian - highly recommend! The meatloaf and steak with fries made the perfect meal on a cold, snowy night. The waiter and bartender were both so welcoming and friendly throughout our meal. Would definitely add to your list when in Hudson :)

5 /5 Deborah Sarmir: This was my second experience at Saint Florian, and both visits have been exceptional! On today’s visit, my boyfriend and I enjoyed a delicious lunch and fantastic cocktails which certainly helped us make the most of a raw and rainy Saturday afternoon in Hudson. I feasted on the fish and chips, and he enjoyed the chicken strip steak. Both meals were fantastic!! We will definitely be visiting again soon!