I was disappointed by my experience at this limited halal Arabic restaurant. Our group of hikers had contacted the restaurant in advance to coordinate a dinner plan, and we were optimistic about our visit. However, the experience fell short of our expectations. Upon arrival, the owner greeted us while smoking a cigarette, showing a lack of courtesy, especially since we had children with us. The family-style mixed meat entree was served cold, and the lamb was rare, the kofta tasteless, and the chicken dry. Additionally, the portions were inadequate for the number of people in our group. We waited a long time for our salads, which seemed forgotten until we reminded the staff. There was also insufficient water for our group. To make matters worse, we were charged extra for items we did not order, and the owner was rude, claiming we needed to order more appetizers despite the already inadequate portions. Overall, I would recommend avoiding this restaurant. It did not provide the quality dining experience one would hope for from an Arabic establishment.

Hospitable staff serving delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Gorgeous décor, and in season the garden is open, allowing for Al fresco dining. No beers on draft but there are bottled beers. Clean bathroom. Unpaved parking in the rear. In October 2019 the Ulster County Libertarian Party convened here.

Best pizza in the area and I travel all over for work. Would be a great in house restaurant if more people knew about it. Could use a salad bar and a pinball machine 🤔

Food is always excellent, never had a problem with them. Always on time with my food. Thank you 😊

Wonderful, beautiful place. A little on the pricy side for the quality of food. But still wonderful.

Ok.. so I never do this.. but this place needs an update..some fresh paint..outside was not pleasant unless you faced the9 best

Amazing. Delicious. I'm excited to come back for lunch one day! Breakfast was great. This aptly named establishment has inside, outside, and bar seating- all with a railroad theme. Fitting for its location where an old trestle runs above the town. The prices here are incredibly reasonable for what you get. It was too early for me to drink but the prices of the cocktails had me considering. I used to love the old 32 lunch that was here with its classic diner vibe.. I will say this is a totally different atmosphere- but with the cheerful friendly service you expect from a local diner! With all these new bougie places popping up in the county- it's nice to see one that offers prices for everyone to enjoy.

Incredible atmosphere and warm diner in a really pretty part of upstate NY. Had the best home-smoked pastrami Reuben in my recent memory. Service was great and welcoming. Cannot recommend enough and will be back to try the rest of the menu that looked delicious.

We have loved going to the big cheese for years! Getting platters after a nice hike in the parking lot behind the shop. Tasty food including lots of options for vegans. Local cheeses and provisions. Recently we got catering for 16 people for Passover and it was DELICIOUS! Good price and wonderful variety of salads and lots of Israeli dishes. Our favorite was the eggplant. Will always recommend this place!

Every time I go to The Big Cheese, I really enjoy their tasty Mediterranean style food and delicious coffee. Really nice staff that work there. Overall, an enjoyable spot for breakfast or lunch!

Amazing food. There is nothing in our area closer. It reminds me of the Chinese take out places in the city. I would recommend, the Szechuan Dumplings, Beef with Scallions, Roast Pork, Chicken with Broccoli. But anything that I had was delicious.

Food is so good. It's your typical "American" Chinese joint, but they do it so well. The szichuan dumplings come in a peanut/chili sauce that is to die for. Most under rated restaurant in Rosendale for sure.