If a bar is named among thebest in the U.S. One reason to visit Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow (the bar is near the border) is this: Horsefeathers becomes the center of Halloween, with decorations put up in August.
The festival has consistently been observed atHorsefeathersbut since Julie McCue assumed leadership in 2018, it has become somewhat excessive (consider themed employee attire, decor, and unique beverages.)
The sentimental eatery, famous for its dimly lit atmosphere, collection of trinkets, and popular dishes is not, however, the only choice available. With options ranging from Greek to Cuban to Mexican and Spanish, there are numerous places for those wanting a meal — and to enjoy some Halloween fun.
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The following list aims to spark interest in experiencing the finest offerings of the region, which, during Halloween — and its link to Washington Irving’s well-known “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” — turns it into a favored destination in the autumn season.
Where to dine in Sleepy Hollow
Beekman Tavern, Sleepy Hollow
A variety of beers and thin-crust pizzas are the main attractions, so much so that this place has become a favorite.Top pizza spots according to Yelp’s 2023 ranking.The pub, run by brothers Patrick and Luke Sheeran, features a broad selection of whole pies, including simple ones, Buffalo chicken, hot honey, roasted vegetables, and the Beekman Ave pie topped with red sauce, cheese, bacon, and cherry peppers. I also enjoy the lamp leg displayed in the front window and the outdoor patio, which, during Halloween, is adorned with various spooky creatures.92 Beekman Ave., 845-827-3505, beekmanalehouse.com.
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Bridge View Tavern, Sleepy Hollow
This cozy and informal, family-run tavern, featuring signs in the beer garden that say “Reach out your hand if your cup be empty,” emphasizes a sense of community along with excellent beer. Having been in operation for 40 years — and present when General Motors dominated the town — it offers a menu designed to please guests (including chicken wings, burgers, salads, and tacos) as well as a constantly changing selection of beers from both local and national breweries. 226 Beekman Ave., 914-332-0078, bridgeviewtavern.com.
Casaletto Pizzeria, Sleepy Hollow
Want a quick slice? This traditional pizzeria offers a range of pizzas, including gluten-free options. 70 Beekman Ave., 914-372-7680, casalettopizzeria.com.
Coco Taqueria Sleepy Hollow
Birria tacos are among the standout offerings at this vibrant fast-casual taqueria, where chef and owner Edgar Carrillo has been preparing food for over 25 years. Since opening in 2021, the restaurant serves traditional dishes from Puebla, Mexico, along with a variety of American-style Mexican favorites, including a build-your-own burrito bowl, quesadillas, fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas, and the main attraction, tacos.84 Beekman Ave., 914-909-2057, cocotaqueria.com.
Croqueteria, Sleepy Hollow
This takeout place (featuring a small number of indoor seats) is famous for its Cuban sandwich and croquetas. If you’re fortunate, the chicken soup special may be available.166 Cortlandt St., 315-320-5215, croqueteriallc.wixsite.com.
DeCicco & Sons, Sleepy Hollow
Believe me when I tell you that you’ve never encountered a grocery store like this. This large, warehouse-style area features two levels, offering aisles filled with fresh, canned, and ready-to-eat foods. However, the main attraction is the bar and outdoor terrace on the second floor, where The Hollows pub serves delicious smash burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, and more. Additionally, there’s a unique collection of memorabilia from the 1999 movie “Sleepy Hollow,” including the costumes worn by Christopher Walken and his stuntman Ray Park as the Headless Horseman. You can also view displays featuring the Lady Van Tassel dress worn by Miranda Richardson and a Hessian Soldier outfit. Furthermore, there’s a wall showcasing concept art from the Disney animated version of “Sleepy Hollow,” created by Mary Blair.
Additional eerie details feature the bar’s beer tap adorned with a silhouette of the Headless Horseman and a Headless Horseman-shaped purse holder located beneath the bar.1 Legend Dr., 914-357-4200, deciccoandsons.com.
Horseman Bagels, Sleepy Hollow
Stop by for an Instagram photo — there’s a Headless Horseman statue outside with a pumpkin head — and stick around for the sandwiches. This specialty shop features a range of Boar’s Head meats and homemade salads (like chicken and tuna) as well as a large selection of bagels and flagels, including a Za’atar version made with various herbs and spices. They also offer doughnuts in Reese’s and Nutella flavors, with the Nutella one topped with Carvel crunchies since Carvel is next door and owned by the same family.276 North Broadway, 914-373-2788
Hudson Farmer and the Fish Restaurant, Sleepy Hollow
Located beside the water, this seafood eatery provides beautiful views of the Hudson River along with exceptional cuisine including oysters, tuna, shrimp, and — my favorite — a juicy lobster roll. It also serves pizza and various other main dishes.11 River Street, Sleepy Hollow, 914-631-8380,farmerandthefish.com.
J.P. Doyles, Sleepy Hollow
A traditional Irish pub atmosphere combined with a spacious (heated) beer garden makes this a convenient stop for a drink and a burger. Guests can also enjoy a variety of salad and main course choices, including Shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, and Nicky’s mac n cheese.48 Beekman Ave., 914-631-3015, jpdoyles.com.
Santorini Greek Eatery, Sleepy Hollow
Every Mediterranean classic is available at this family-run restaurant, which also offers gluten-free and low-calorie options.175 Valley St., 914-631-4300, santorinigreekrestaurant.com.
Sleepy Coffee Also, Sleepy Hollow
Lattes, pastries, and ample space to relax and enjoy your coffee are among the attractions at this one-year-old café. However, what truly stands out is the slogan — and mission — of “kindness in a cup.” Sleepy Coffee, Too operates as a non-profit (501c3) organization, aiming to offer training and job opportunities for individuals with disabilities within an inclusive café environment. This might mean a slightly longer wait for your coffee, but it’s definitely worth it, as “kindness is served one cup at a time.” 110 Beekman Ave., 914-426-7815, sleepycoffeetoo.org.
The Taco Club, Sleepy Hollow
Raise a glass to the arrival of autumn with tropical-flavored margaritas (such as mango, passion fruit, and strawberry) that go perfectly with tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and other favorites.31 Beekman Ave., 914-909-6151, mytacoclub.com
Where to dine in Tarrytown
Akebono Sushi and Hibachi, Tarrytown
Sushi and sashimi are available on the menu at this Japanese restaurant, along with hibachi dishes.53 N Broadway, 914-366-8818, akebonosushi.com
Basque Tapas Bar, Tarrytown
Hola to paella, A “Best Thing I Ate” selection from this food journalist last year.This energetic restaurant, focused on the Basque area, offers a variety of tapas, paellas (available in meat, surf and turf, seafood, and vegetarian options), cheeses, main courses, and, naturally, sangria.61 Main St., 914-801-9200, basquetapasbar.com.
Bibille, Tarrytown
Custom-built bibimbap and udon bowls are the main attraction, along with smoothies and bubble tea.14 Main St., 914-372-7677
Bistro 12, Tarrytown
Individuals seeking a warm bistro atmosphere along with Italian-American cuisine can find it at this location near the Tarrytown Music Hall. Due to its compact size, making a reservation is strongly recommended. 12 Main St., 914-909-2770, bistro12.net
Coffee Lab Roasters, Tarrytown
You won’t find a meal here, but you can enjoy an excellent cup of coffee paired with a generous helping of delightful fun. The café, featuring a lab as its symbol, is decorated for Halloween, offering a variety of pastries and muffins alongside incredibly tempting coffee beverages. If you’re fortunate, you might even receive a pumpkin or ghost-themed design in your latte. Plus, there’s a statue of the Headless Horseman positioned in the corner. 7 Main St., 914-332-1479, coffeelabs.com.
Eatarry, Tarrytown
Come here for your breakfast, lunch, or brunch, offering a wide selection of brunch bowls, breakfast egg dishes, salads, soups, and paninis.25 Main St., 914-909-5212, eatarry.com.
Fuel Hub, Tarrytown
Need a fast smoothie or protein drink on the go? Power up here before embarking on your next journey.37 Main St., 646-279-4966
Grass Roots Kitchen, Tarrytown
This fast-casual restaurant emphasizes nutritious meals, offering a variety of vegan options as well as dishes like açai bowls, omelets, pancakes, salads, and burgers. It features some outdoor tables, plus indoor seating or the choice to take your food with you.124 Wildey Street, Tarrytown, 914-909-5588,grassroots.kitchen.
Goosefeather, Tarrytown
This Cantonese eatery, located in a mansion from the 1840s, is not on the main street but is worth the trip for its creative offerings like crab Rangoon scallion pancake, Kung Pao chicken wings, crispy chow fun noodles, Mongolian cauliflower, and Crying Tiger seared tuna (celebrity chef Dale Talde from Tastemade’s Up in My Grillis the proprietor). There is also La Cueva at Cellar49, a fresh pop-up culinary adventure that reinterprets the traditional steakhouse by incorporating elements of Mexican cuisine. Each event sees Cellar49—located within the historic Biddle Mansion at Tarrytown House Estate—reconfigured into La Cueva (“The Cave” in Spanish), paying tribute to a cozy, speakeasy-style ambiance. Visit the Goosefeather website for more information.49 E Sunnyside Lane, 914-829-5454, goosefeatherny.com.
Horsefeathers, Tarrytown
Nostalgia and a sense of community lie at the core of Horsefeathers, a place that has been around since 1981. So does enjoyment. Owner Julia McCue takes pride in maintaining the restaurant’s original spirit while also adding a generous helping of humor and imagination.The restaurant, which was recognized as one of USA TODAY’s “Best Bars” in America earlier this year,is focused on honoring Sleepy Hollow countryside and, as such, includes a range of trinkets connected to the Hudson Valley. There is also text on the menu that describes local attractions such as theSleepy Hollow Cemetery and Lyndhurst Mansion.
Every Halloween, the restaurant is fully decorated, the employees don dress-up outfits, and there are fresh drink and food offerings (give the Scream, a fiery margarita served in a creepy mug, or John André’s Boot, a pear and peach bourbon tea that honors the part Tarrytown had in the Revolutionary War when André, a British soldier and spy, was captured with plans to sabotage West Point hidden in his boot.)
Be aware: visiting anytime between September and November usually involves waiting in line since they don’t accept reservations (though, for your information, they do start taking reservations after November).94 North Broadway, Tarrytown; 914-631-6606,horsefeathersny.com.
Little B’s Burger Bar, Tarrytown
Burgers take center stage at this relaxed place where you can create your own or choose from the menu options.49 Main St., 914-631-2228, littlebstarrytownny.com.
Lefteris Gyro, Tarrytown
This well-liked eatery, offering both indoor and outdoor dining, is famous for its Greek salad along with its homemade dressing, which can also be bought. Must-try items include the hummus, eggplant dip, and spinach pie.1 Broadway, 914-524-9687, lefterisgyro.com.
Main Street Sweets, Tarrytown
Operates since 2000 and is owned by a woman, this candy store focuses on fulfilling your desires with a variety of items including baked treats, ice cream, and apple cider doughnuts.35 Main St., 914-332-5757, mainstreetsweets.net.
Mint Premium Foods, Tarrytown
Part of the international market, part restaurant, Mint focuses on Mediterranean cuisine. Overall, it offers a wonderful experience featuring top-quality cheese, olives, meats, and more. It’s also an ideal place for tea, which pairs perfectly with the coming fall weather.19 Main St., 914-703-6511, mintpremiumfoods.com.
Mr. Nick’s Restaurant, Tarrytown
Recently, the place has grown from being a long-standing pizzeria into an Italian restaurant that now provides both quick slices at the front and a more refined dining option in the rear. The menu includes options like salads, wraps, paninis, and main dishes such as chicken Parmesan, fire-grilled salmon, and pastas.19 N. Broadway, 914-366-0666, mrnicksbrickoven.com.
Muddy Water Coffee & Café, Tarrytown
The living room in Tarrytown is a fitting description for this warm and inviting café, designed to encourage relaxation or remote work, whether you’re outside in the backyard garden or seated at one of its many tables and lounge chairs. It’s also the place to discover an assortment of baked treats (including gluten-free options) and coffee beverages within a laid-back bohemian atmosphere.52 Main St., 914-909-2826, muddywatercoffeehouse.com.
My Tokyo, Tarrytown
A contemporary environment and modern Japanese food characterize this eatery, which emphasizes seasonal local sushi and tapas-style dishes inspired by Japan.31 Main St., 914-909-4451, mytokyo-tarrytown.com.
Noble Pies, Tarrytown
A small, family-run shop that serves both sweet and savory pies, as well as cookies, croissants, ice cream scoops, coffee, and tea. My favorite? The Will You Marry Me Cherry pie and the Hudson Valley Apple.38 Main St., 914-418-5649, noblepies.com.
Playa Bowls, Tarrytown
Enjoy a constant taste of summer with a menu featuring açai, pitaya, coconut bowls, and smoothies, all set against a vibrant and fun atmosphere.3 Main St., 914-418-5483, playabowls.com.
Pita House, Tarrytown
Shawarma, kebabs, falafel, hummus, shakshuka, and other Mediterranean dishes are available at this cozy restaurant.27 N Broadway, 914-902-0069,pitahousetarrytown.com.
Pokemoto, Tarrytown
A fast-casual eatery centered around Hawaiian-style poke, offering a wide range of customizable options.11 S. Broadway, 914-418-5975, pokemoto.com.
Posh Pretzels, Tarrytown
The ideal mix of sweet and salty is right at your fingertips when you visit this woman-owned store, where you’ll discover a variety of handcrafted, stuffed, flavored, and Belgian chocolate-dipped pretzels that are beautifully decorated with an impressive range of unique toppings (like milk toffee crunch, birthday cake, and sugar mama). For the last seven years, these pretzels have been included in the Academy Awards’ “Everyone Wins” gift bags handed out to top Oscar nominees.7 N. Broadway, 914-332-0400, poshpretzels.com.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Tarrytown
If you’re a fan of traditional steakhouses, you’ll appreciate Ruth’s Chris, found at the Westchester Marriott. Select from New York strip, ribeye, petite filet, and porterhouse for two, or go for sea bass, crab cakes, salmon, or lamb chops.670 White Plains Road, 914-631-3311,ruthschris.com
Susuru Ramen, Tarrytown
Sip, savor, and smile is the guiding principle of this ramen eatery, which offers a variety of noodle dishes, Japanese curry, and bubble tea.21A N Broadway, 914-418-5688, susururamentarrytown.com.
Taste of China, Tarrytown
You can find all your favorite Chinese meals at this quick-service restaurant, which also offers a few tables for outdoor dining. The menu includes scallion pancakes, pepper steak, Young Chow fried rice, chicken and broccoli, Kung Po shrimp, and other options.17 Main St., 914-332-1625, toctarrytown.com
La Perla Poblanita Taqueria, Tarrytown
Feeling like some Mexican food? This taco spot offers a variety of tostadas, fajitas, soups, guac, and other starters.53 Main St., 914-909-2710, laperlapoblanita.com
The Tapp, Tarrytown
Burgers, chicken wings, mini burgers, and macaroni and cheese are among the bar snacks available at this cozy bar, which also offers a variety of seasonal drinks and signature cocktails like The Witch’s Cosmo (vodka, Curacao, cranberry with homemade rosemary saffron syrup) and The Lyndhurst (Conniption gin, homemade lavender syrup, and lemonade).17 N Broadway, 914-229-3239, thetappny.com.
Pik Nik BBQ, Tarrytown
Slow-cooked pork, grilled chicken, and St. Louis-style ribs are available at this charming place, which offers a few tables for outdoor dining. 45 Main St., 914-631-5600, piknikbbq.com.
River Market Bar and Kitchen, Tarrytown
It centers around farm-to-fork dining at this New American restaurant, featuring a large outdoor patio that offers views of the Mario Cuomo bridge. Inside, there’s also a compact gourmet market located at the front. No matter what, be sure to order a cocktail—the restaurant is well-known for its drinks, as the Master Mixologist Emilio Ugarte has received multiple bartender awards.127 West Main Street, 914-631-3100,rivermarketbarkitchen.com.
Sweet Grass Grill, Tarrytown
The menu continuously evolves using fresh produce from nearby farms at this wellness-focused restaurant, offering choices like Thai carrot soup, grilled salmon, polenta fries, autumn salad, and Maine mussels. Brunch is also available.24 Main St., 914-631-0000, sweetgrassgrill.com.
The Kitchen of Tarrytown, Tarrytown
A variety of cookies, cakes, cake pops, pies, and tarts are included in the bakery’s offerings, as well as breakfast sandwiches, coffee beverages, salads, and other items. Its location at the train station makes it a convenient stop for people arriving in the area by Metro-North. 2 Depot Plaza, 914-366-7420, bakehouse.us.
The Cube Inn, Tarrytown
A mix of Taino (a Native American group originally from the Caribbean), African, Creole, Spanish, and Caribbean tastes can be found at this energetic Cuban eatery, where mojitos are essential.. 22 Main Street, 914-372-7974, thecubeinn.net.
The Sailhouse, Tarrytown
Dining by the water and New-American food define this restaurant, offering guests direct sightlines of the Mario Cuomo Bridge.238 Green St., 914-332-0517, thesailhousetarrytown.com.
The Taco Project, Tarrytown
Feeling like some Mexican street food? Choose takeout or grab a spot outdoors at this quick-service restaurant, famous for its wide selection of tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, and quesadillas.18 Main St., 914-909-4455, thetacoprojectny.com.
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This piece first was published in the Rockland/Westchester Journal News:The ultimate Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow restaurant guide, perfect for Halloween
