Closed — Restaurant in Town of Ramapo

Seated in one of the many rooms, each decorated with antique memorabilia and hand-painted humorous quotes, we are easily drawn into a casual dining mood. On the table, a variety of bottles, some of which are Tyler's own brand, continue to entertain. You are presented with a whimsical menu, and the ordering begins.

Usually, we vie for a couple of beers, but on occasion crave for Rhodes's Bloody Mary. More of an appetizer than a starter, the carafe arrives topped with a garden of celery, tomato, olives, bacon, and a fat shrimp. It is spiced up just right, living up to its notion of providing a nice little buzz.

Perusing the extensive, diverse menu, we always order what we don't often prepare at home, including the crispy fried calamari and the steamed clams. Swimming in their own broth, the clams are served with drawn butter for dipping. A basket of crusty bread is provided upon request to aid in the undertaking.

Holding us off, a complimentary salad is served with a classical choice of dressings. Expecting a usual so-so side, we were surprised at the lettuce's crisp freshness and even more surprised at the freshness of the cherry tomatoes and, needless to say, were not left on the plate.

We religiously order the T-Bone for two in the past, cut right from Tyler's on-premise butcher shop. But today, seafood is on our mind, and we took a chance ordering the waiter's daily suggestion of Broiled Salmon with roasted spiced figs. Bingo! Rhodes bouillabaisse was the second choice and another winner! A large plate with a mountain of mussels, clams, chunks of fish, and split lobster tail in a light tomato sauce over rice lived up to its tradition. The best part was that everything was fresh and firm. The portions are impressive, and it's two take-home containers to the cart away what could not be finished.

We have been patrons of Rhodes North since its inception, and our hearts go out to the Rhodes clan upon the passing of a dear entrepreneur, Tyler.

Lastly, one of our joys in life is appreciating restaurants and pubs of all ethnic qualities and impartially discern ingredients, preparation, and...

After hiking in Harriman State Park, our go-to spot for dinner is always Rhodes North Tavern, where we almost always indulge in their cheeseburgers. During our visit about a month ago, we stuck to our routine and ordered our cheeseburgers medium rare, accompanied by a side of French fries. To our satisfaction, our order was spot-on! The cheeseburgers were cooked impeccably, boasting a delightful pink and juicy interior. Admittedly, they leaned a tad towards medium, but hey, that's why we opt for medium rare, right? ;) However, the French fries didn't quite hit the mark. They had an odd taste, almost like they were sprinkled with something resembling sand. It was a bit disappointing considering how well the burgers were prepared. On a previous occasion, my husband decided to deviate from our cheeseburger tradition and opted for the ribeye steak, while I settled for the half-roasted chicken, as I wasn't feeling like having red meat that day. Unfortunately, neither of our dishes lived up to expectations. My husband's steak, despite being cooked to his liking, was disappointingly tough and sinewy. It was quite a challenge to eat. My chicken, ordered plain without any sauces, had an unusual yellow color and an off-putting taste. Initially, I suspected it might not have been fresh, but it's possible that it was due to some spices or seasoning that didn't agree with my palate. I managed to eat some of it, but it wasn't an enjoyable experience, so I ended up mainly sticking to the mashed potatoes. Despite the less-than-stellar experience with non-burger dishes, Rhodes North Tavern remains a top choice for burger enthusiasts. The service is consistently excellent, and the ambiance of the restaurant is quite pleasant. Overall, I still recommend giving this place a try, especially if you're in the mood for a...

If I could give 0 stars I would… this was a very unpleasant, pricey visit. The food was not good and service was not any better. We got nachos as an appetizer which were burnt, and our waitress was nowhere to be found (I even walked around and looked for her) to say something. For dinner, my sister and I ordered chicken marsala and chicken franchese… the chicken was 5 inches thick, dry, and unseasoned. It was served with a steak knife which should have been the first red flag bc a butter knife couldn’t cut through it. Well, neither could the steak knife. My mom’s cheeseburger was missing cheese and raw despite ordering medium. The waitress never came to check on us, so I found another waitress to ask for parmesan cheese, and for someone to send over our waitress. When our waitress finally came, she asked me if I wanted them to cut my chicken for me… While our chicken dinners got sent back, appetites lost, the rest of our party suffered through theirs but was very unhappy with it. I once again had to find the waitress for water refills, and after refilling she said “Enjoy!” meanwhile half the party didn’t have food in front of them because of how inedible it was. We had to find her again to ask for the check. A manager or chef never came to check on us, or see if my sister or I would like to order something else. The table behind us sent food back as well and management was nowhere to be found. If you want to leave hungry, or if you enjoy tough, unseasoned chicken 5 inches thick, I guess this is the place for you. We were very...