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36 Main Restaurant & Wine Bar

36 Main St, New Paltz, NY 12561-1745
845-255-3636
Ranked #8 of 32 restaurants in New Paltz
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Price range: 20 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: Wine Bar, Bistro, Contemporary, Eclectic
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
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New Paltz, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

the food is fantastic! unique flavor combinations and beautiful presentation! More

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New Paltz, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I just had another great experience at 36 Main, and I just have to tell the world! Every single thing I eat or drink here is wonderful -- beautifully presented, and best of all, delicious to eat! I told my husband, the next time I'm feeling down, bring me here. It will cure whatever ails me. This food literally cheers... More

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New Paltz, NY
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Love this place. Great wine selection and great food. I think people forget that it is a wine BAR and does get a little noisy, especially on the weekends. More

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New Paltz, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Good food, well-prepared, and a nice menu, but a bit pricey. More

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Boston, MA
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I recently planned a reunion event for 70+ classmates with 36 Main and it turned out wonderfully, exceeding all expectations. Not only was the owner (Kathy) extremely accommodating with our budget, menu, and schedule, but she also went out of her way to offer suggestions to make the event the best it could be. Being a larger group we had... More

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New Paltz, New York, USA
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I've never been disappointed by 36 Main, whether for dinner or just drinks. Last week we had my wife's birthday party there and it was fantastic. The food was excellent as always, and Kathy and her staff went out of the way to show everyone a great time. Wonderful ambiance, fantastic food, and great wine. More

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New Paltz, New York
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I've loved 36 since it opened, but don't get to go often enough. For the second year in a row I've met a bunch of friends for cocktails and appetizers and had a fabulous time - great food, wonderful drinks, and conversation. But they've outdone themselves. The new menu is fantastic. I had the crab cake which had everything it... More

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1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2010
3
people found this review helpful

I heard about 36 when its executive chef appeared on the FoodNetWork Channel. I live in NC and found myself in New Paltz. I also found a waitress who spent all her time apologizing for what was no longer on the menu. No specials because chef had't showed to work yet at 6. When chef did show, he came by... More

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Long Island, NY
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2010
3
people found this review helpful

All was excellent here. The appetizers were all so interesting and creative that we made a tapas-style meal of them and a bottle of good California chardonnay. I highly recommend that. Our waitress was not only good but also very knowledgable about the sometimes exotic ingredients of the various plates. Good wine list, too. More

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116 reviews 116 reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Interesting combinations. Very well executed. Friendly waiting staff who wasn't "in your face". I had a version of the surf'n'turf concept I'd never seen before: Sirloin w/ lobster home fries. More

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