The Egg's Nest — Restaurant in Town of Marbletown

Very rarely am I compelled to share my opinion publicly but the exquisite dinner that I enjoyed yesterday evening at The Egg's Nest was my call to action. My fiance and I were returning from a weekend in New England when we detoured off of our course home to treat ourselves to an The Egg's Nest dinner. From the moment that we arrived, the welcomes were warm, the kindness was sincere, and the service was impeccable. We felt immediately at ease dining inside, as the distance between the tables was ample and the air was well-circulated yet comfortable. After the tastiest margarita (the house-made mix is a secret, sadly, I asked), we ordered the kale salad, the halibut, and the poke bowl. We finished with fresh espressos and a divine chocolate dessert. You must, I mean must, do the same. Born and bred outside of Seattle, I know fish. The quality and the preparation of both the halibut and the Ahi Tuna were out of this world. The sesame and miso dressing was delicate yet delightfully tangy and uniquely able to stand alone while not overpowering the incredible natural flavor of the clearly high-quality tuna. As we neared the end of our meal, the owner and his lovely wife stopped by our table to ask how everything was. Fantastic, of course. It was my second time meeting them but I can say confidently that, if you have not yet had the pleasure, it is because they are working non-stop to make The Egg's Nest what it is. Whether it is delivering food, cooking in the kitchen, or picking up the freshest ingredients from top-notch local vendors, their unwavering commitment to The Egg's Nest, its patrons, and their community, is incredibly special and is...

This is a landmark restaurant which has been a local favorite for years. This was my first time visiting the restaurant under the new ownership.

I was relieved to see that the unique decor remains largely intact, decluttered and freshened up.

The food, on the other hand, left a lot to be desired. The menu has been updated to include a lot of California style gastropub fare.

I had their vegetarian burger made with walnuts and other unusual ingredients, served on a crusty baugget which was nearly impossible to bite through.

It came across as bland, with an almost but not entirely disimilar texture to a typical meat Burger. Or a typical veggie burger for that matter... It was somewhat reminiscent of a mass-market holiday fruitcake.

My biggest "beef" with the menu, however, has to be the pricing. Their veggie burger is priced $4 more than veggie burgers at other local restaurants. Other menu selections are also priced well above the local market.

It seems as though the new owners are more interested in catering to affluent weekenders and tourists rather than the local population.

Other reviewers seem to have enjoyed dining here, so I'll just summarize by saying it's...

You see this place and you know there’s incredible history, rich stories and most importantly lots of love invested into this place. It’s not just a restaurant, it’s an experience.

It’s walking distance from where I’m house-sitting in High Falls, NY, and I hope to return to learn more about omit from those who work here, but for today, I’ll tell you making a choice for my lunch was difficult! Everything sounded amazing on their menu-

They use many locally sourced products- supporting local farmers, deli’s and bakeries

I chose the Smash Burger with a side salad- I highly recommend this combo. The house freezing, fresh crisp veggie and greens in the salad perfectly complimented the burger: two 4 oz patties, avocado, fried pickle slices, American cheese and thousand island dressing. Every single bite was full of yumminess- the perfect balance of moisture and goodies to bread ratio!

A very nice place to stop if you are a foodie or just looking for a tasty meal- there’s something...