Barley on the Hudson

I love an outdoor place on the water. Most of them are overpriced high-end fancy restaurants. It was great to have a place where you can go have a beer and listen to a little music and relax. I do recommend the fish tacos. They were yummy! Great beer selection as well. Everybody who work there was super nice. The only thing I didn't like was everything is self-served. You've got to go to the bar to get your drinks then you have to go to the food counter to get your food. Not the end of the world but I would have preferred full wait service

3.5/5 stars But hear me out… the spot IS a nice vibe. Bar has a good vibe (but no happy hour specials during the week?) The food was good but the prices here are too much to justify it. It has so much potential but just falls short as a whole. I would go back but certainly won’t be paying $20+ dollars for minimal food. This isn’t Disney world lol

This spot has a great vibe, and the bar area is really inviting, though I was surprised there weren't any weekday happy hour specials. While the food tasted good, the portions felt too small to justify the high price point. The place has a lot of potential, but it falls short on value. I’d consider returning for the atmosphere, but I won’t be spending $20+ on a light snack again—the pricing feels a bit 'theme park' for what you actually get.

We were walking around before getting back on our train to head home. We found Barley on the Hudson via Google. It was a very pleasant experience and Liza is the best. We got something light and enjoyed the atmosphere. I don’t usually opt for outdoor dining, for various reasons. However this was such a laid back, enjoyable vibe overlooking the water with ample space between tables. The restrooms were clean and we felt valued as customers. Thank you.

This is my 3rd time here and I will keep coming back. The view and atmosphere is so chill, I always feel like I’m on a vacation here. The customer service is great! Our bartender, Christian, was the best! He was friendly and offered great service. The live band, Mike Ruskin Music, added to the chill vacation vibe. They were great! The food is decent. It’s your average American fare. It’s not bad, not great, it’s decent. I keep coming back, not for the food, but the atmosphere. I would recommend to a friend.