The night we went, it seemed a flurry of activity was happening in the "other" room beyond the sliding partitioned door and guests continuously arriving caused a bit of a blustery commotion, but the inconvenience was temporary. I happily sipped a well prepared Cosmopolitan and took in the decor. I imagine a private party at Bernie's must be amazing.
We are brought out a bread basket and small bowl of dipping oil.
I don't know exactly what the bread pictured below was, other than to say it was delicious and eaten first.
Salads are presented with dressing on the side. I go back and forth about being a fusspot in not wanting the dressing container (who knows where the bottom of it rested) being placed on my salad. I'm partly phobic I think, but the salad was crisp and chilled.
Next course was soup. I had the New England Clam Chowder which is a frequent go-to for me. It was a healthy portion that looks small in the oversized bowl. It was delicious, hot and creamy.
At one point, I was able to speak with April, the owners wife, who was very friendly and helpful about the restaurant and surrounding shops and The Sullivan Hotel. Lovely.
Main courses:
NY Strip Steak with smashed potatoes
Steak & Shrimp with rice
I sampled the steaks and they were delicious.
My own meal was ordered from the appetizer section of the menu.
Lobster Au Gratin
It was a sizable portion for an appetizer and I have a healthy appetite so I can't imagine anyone needing much more to eat after finishing this deep dish serving.
We were Fed Well and happy to try someplace new. I strongly recommend the detour from the highway on your way to Monticello Raceway, Bethel Woods for a concert or any other Sullivan County destination. BHR, we will return and I can't wait to try more of the menu. It also looks like a great place to have a private party.
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