The Aviary Kinderhook

“Came here for a birthday. The price is what you want the experience to be. Erin was pur server and I will say, they made us feel like we owned the place! Their service was impeccable. They were organized, structured, communicative, and part of the environment. From the moment we walked into this art gallery it was VIP! They knew who our reservation was. They asked questions, took our coats, labeled our umbrellas and might as well have taken off our shoes! We traveled over 45 mins for a birthday but plan on making it a romantic destination in the future!”

“This has been one of our absolute favorite restaurants since it opened, but for Valentine's Day they did a truly special limited menu that we very much enjoyed. Each course had ample selection, vegetarian options, and despite being busy at no point did we "feel the hectic" that the wonderful staff was no- doubt feeling. It was a wonderful relaxed evening that left us smiling all the way home.”

“My husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary here over the weekend. We had been wanting to try this place for a while and we're glad we spent a special night there. The restaurant is very cool, large but with intimate seating. Decor is very nice. Our drinks were fantastic, I got a House of Hummingbirds and it was delicious. The Espresso Martinis with our chocolate ganache for desert were lovely. My salmon was delicious, my husband noted his wagyu beef burger was unseasoned for his first two bites, though he said it was rectified after he got some of the sauce in a bite and realized why the burger was "under seasoned." Overall, we had a lovely dinner. Our server was very attentive. We will return another time if the opportunity arrises and we're looking forward to trying their breakfast place (Morning Bird) downstairs sometime. Thank you for a great night!”

“Sometimes… it all comes together and the magic happens. As a former NYC restaurant owner, I know how hard it is to maintain a cohesive vision that shines through the entire dining experience from first look to dessert. The building is beautiful, inside and out. The adjacent bottle shop is a charming convenience and lends a village feel to the approach. Inside the space is divided between a warm taverna style area and a soaring light, minimal industrial dinning area. Everything is tasteful and in its right place. Service was extraordinary. The entire staff moves in calm, graceful choreography attending to guests with warmth and attentiveness. Sophia, our server, created an instant bond and made us feel like regulars and old friends as only the best of front of house staff can do. Beer list is tight and on point (don’t sleep on the Baby Kittens from Fat Orange Cat). Wine list is broad and well constructed. Cocktails list was creative and balanced with a stellar mocktail option. The menu is well put together and features the perfect meeting of new American and asian influences. Standouts were the duck bao (which after one bite, I looked at Beth and said “ooohhh! That’s MY food exactly”), the shrimp burger (slightly spicy with Vietnamese vibes) to the roasted 1/2 chicken with togarashi. Flavors were bold and inventive. Everything we ate was cooked and plated perfectly. I rarely end a meal with nothing to critique, but, well, I have nothing but superlatives here. Do note that the kitchen closes around 8:30 PM even on weekends”

“Kinderhook is a real gem of a town, and the entire restaurant/ art collective that houses The Aviary, Morningbird, and The Nest is a standout. I enjoyed a lovely birthday dinner at The Aviary and was floored by the hospitality, gorgeous interior design, inventive cocktails, and delicious food with beautiful plating. I have been recommending the entire collective to loved ones and I hope they're around for a long time to come!”