Reserve now:
Equus @ Castle Hotel and SpaReservations
Restaurant Reviews List >
New York / Tri-State Area Restaurant Reviews >
Westchester / Hudson Valley Restaurant Reviews >
Tarrytown Restaurant Reviews >
French Restaurant Reviews
Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa Reviews List
Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Situated on sprawling hilltop acres overlooking the Hudson River, the main tower of Castle Hotel & Spa forms the highest point in Westchester County. Castle Hotel & Spa is a medieval-style structure that was meticulously transformed into a luxury hotel, offering guests royal-quality service and luxurious guest rooms. The luxurious new THANN™ Sanctuary Spa is an oasis of peace and tranquility where a holistic treatment approach aims to rediscover inner physical and mental wellness.
Guests will enjoy sumptuous, award-winning meals at Equus Restaurant under the careful and creative direction of celebrated award-winning Chef Marc Lippman. Chef Marc applies his culinary accomplishments, wisdom and techniques to create a uniquely modern Auberge-style, natural French- inspired cuisine based on locally sourced ingredients using the finest quality and freshest ingredients that can only be experienced at Castle Hotel & Spa.
See more Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa details
Guests will enjoy sumptuous, award-winning meals at Equus Restaurant under the careful and creative direction of celebrated award-winning Chef Marc Lippman. Chef Marc applies his culinary accomplishments, wisdom and techniques to create a uniquely modern Auberge-style, natural French- inspired cuisine based on locally sourced ingredients using the finest quality and freshest ingredients that can only be experienced at Castle Hotel & Spa.
31 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 31 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(12)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Filter Reviews By:
Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(24)
- romantic(19)
- scenic view(15)
- fit for foodies(12)
- great for brunch(9)
- great for outdoor dining(8)
Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa Reviews List
Review 1 for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Ok Bunch - overpriced prix fix
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been here for dinner a few times. Recently went for brunch, had 3 course prix fix for $53. It was ok but not for that much. I think they are trying to compete with Manhattan prices but should not warrant the same. It's not be Four Seasons. Dine out often and think the prix fix is definitely over -priced. Service is ok but nothing compared to places like Gramercy Tavern."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 2 for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a great dinner spot. Service, food , and ambience the Best. Highly recoomend!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 3 for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I brought a guest here for Sunday Lunch. Our halibut came very dry, so dry and overcooked, it tasted like cardboard. For the
$58.00/per person plus gratuities, it is not worth going back to this pretty place. The dessert came so late but they were at least
presentable."
$58.00/per person plus gratuities, it is not worth going back to this pretty place. The dessert came so late but they were at least
presentable."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 4 for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The newly renovated restaurant has improved in all areas. The new chef has done a great job with the food and the service has gotten much better as well. The decor has gotten a fresh look and the scenic view is spectacular. The prix-fixe is a good deal considering the quality of food. Definitely will go back again."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 5 for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
No Vegetarian menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"For vegans & vegetarians there aren't really any options, just a salad. It would be great if some of the delicious options for these people would be on the menu."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 6 for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Snore....
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Took my wife here for anniversary dinner. Cheesy and boring are the words I would use to describe our experience. Of the 6-7 other parties having dinner in windowed room with us, I think 4 of them were also celebrating anniversaries. Menu was difficult to navigate and food was not good. To top it all off, dining experience was VERY expensive. We will not be returning anytime soon."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 7 for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Gross
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The oysters were vile. The desert was the only decent thing."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 8 for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We will be there!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful food, great lunch with friends. BUT .... after making a reservation for lunch, received 2 emails reminding us - ok - and then the day before received a phone message that we needed to call to reconfirm the reservation - this was a Tuesday afternoon lunch reservation! not ok - And when you call, of course, have to go through a series of prompts. And when we were at lunch, only a fraction of the tables were used. Hope they can change this procedure or you can be assured that I'll find another restaurant that believes me when I make a reservation."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 9 for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I took my mother and grandmother here for Mother's Day for dinner and they fell in love. It was a great way to make that special person in your life feel like royalty. What is better than fine dining in a castle? The food was amazing, perfect blend of flavors and the portions sizes were perfect. We received remarkable service while there and every person was very friendly. The ambience is wonderful with beautiful garden views and views of the hudson river. It was truly a night to remember. ."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: scenic view, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 10 for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Get Thee to the Castle!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Beautiful setting...high in the clouds...with lovely, tasteful furnishings fit for a royal couple ---of any age. Food was delicious, fresh and presented with panache. Wait staff was cordial, friendly and very helpful with food and wine choices. Can't wait to bring our daughter, who lives in Seattle, this summer to see what all the bragging was about. Kudos!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 11 for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good but I'm not rushing back
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had the prix fixe brunch. The gazpacho with shrimp ceviche was very good, the ricotta pancakes were not as tasty or moist as they could have been...a disappointment... and the potatoes on the side were over done, dry and not warm enough. Dessert was lavender ice cream in a merengue shell...very good. Other than the dessert taking much too long to come out, the service was excellent and the environment beautiful. The bill with tax and tip came to $150. For brunch it should be top shelf all the way, don't you think?"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, special occasion, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 12 for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pre-Anniversary dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was there first weekend back open since their remodel of the castle so the servers seamed a little rusty or new maybe
But they did a good job. The food was great and I loved the goat cheese ice cream desert. My only
complaint about the evening is they sat us right next to a table with a family of about four kids normally
I'm ok with kids in a restaurant but this isn't a restaurant your supposed to bring kids to.
At one point one of the kids came over and was our wine out of the ice bucket to inspect and play with
it. However all things considered we had a great night and some great food!"
But they did a good job. The food was great and I loved the goat cheese ice cream desert. My only
complaint about the evening is they sat us right next to a table with a family of about four kids normally
I'm ok with kids in a restaurant but this isn't a restaurant your supposed to bring kids to.
At one point one of the kids came over and was our wine out of the ice bucket to inspect and play with
it. However all things considered we had a great night and some great food!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Ratings-Only Reviews for Equus @ Castle Hotel and Spa
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
16 out of 17 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate