The Horned Dorset Inn - LEONARDSVILLE

Most interesting place to eat. head waiter was good,and overwhelmed, his back up was as well,the person filling water glass was on point.empty dishes left on table,no return after food service, I like fresh ground pepper. we had one really unplesant dish chicken, rolled up chicken stuffed, the only flavor that one could taste was rosemary , the chicken was dry and chewy. Sad $44.00, all portions were small, preparation of the other dishes were excellent. especially the sweet breads . I have not had them better, steak the best,veal was on point. don't miss this beautiful eating establishment, I would like to spend an evening there.

First time back to Horned Dorset in 30 years. Has not lost a step.... a truly outstanding restaurant in a historic building in rural upstate NY. We were celebrating 50th wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner for our brother sister in law. Each course was expertly prepared from the first to the last. We each ordered different first and second courses and a mix of choices for the final course. The souffle was excellent. We ordered both white and red wines the wine list was a nice mix and priced well for the clientele. All in all a lovely evening with the attentive service you would expect from a restaurant of the Horned Dorset's reputation and caliber. If we are back in the area we definitely will return, and would recommend it without reservation.

A fine dining experience in this neck of the woods!? It's amazing though. The place is made to showcase classical-styled wooden architecture and local artwork. Old fashioned white glove dining that most folks would associate with dining on the Titanic. Good food, very professional service and amazing atmosphere. Dress to impress.There's kind of an art museum upstairs, worth checking out. Outside there is a lovely manicured garden that I didn't get to check out this time, but will make a point of seeing next time.

Food was delicious but service was not coordinated and some food delivered cool cold and it should have been hot. I would recommend for dinner but not for a planned New Years Eve menu unless the restaurant could improve their service and delivery of the food.

The interior of the restaurant is beautiful, elegant even. The service is attentive, but the servers do not give a detailed description of food preparation, presentation, or source farms that have become routine for high-end restaurants. The presentation itself is nothing special.Most disappointing is the quality of the food product and the preparation. Tonight, we ordered salmon, rack of lamb, and veal medallions. The salmon was overcooked, the lamb was cooked to the correct temperature but not well seasoned, and the meat itself was not what you would expect for fine dining. The veal was actually bad tough. The meat was not pounded or seasoned. The cut was not medallions as listed on the menu, and there was a thick bread coating, not thinly breaded as listed. The breading was too browned, actually burnt in spots. The side salad appeared to be out of a bag, and the dressing had too much vinegar.The owners need to do something about what the kitchen is turning out to maintain the restaurant's reputation. At one point, the Horned Dorest was the only fine dining establishment in the larger region. However, Utica has been home to Motus and the Tailor and the Cook for some time now. Those restrauants' menus tell you what local farm sourced your meal, and both the preparation and presentation are as good as you would find in Manhattan. Motus, in particular, also serves killer cocktails.I want to love the Horned Dorest for the unexpected pleasure of fine dining in the middle of nowhere, but tonight, I just wanted to turn back the meal.Food drinks: See review