The Horned Dorset Inn

4.9 (402)

$31 to $50

French

2000 Route 8, Leonardsville, NY 13364

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The Horned Dorset Inn

4.9

$31 to $50

French

Cooperstown

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2 people

25 Oct 2026

19:00

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

The Horned Dorset Inn has been an iconic destination for food, accommodations and culture for nearly 50 years. Known for its fine cuisine, beautiful Interiors, refined hospitality and Artists’ residency program, the Inn hosts events from holiday dining and musical themed dinners to Weddings, Celebrations and Business events.
Located in a beautifully restored historical building, in the small town of Leonardsville, it is still lovingly managed by the same family. Information about weekly deliveries of prepared meals, accommodations in their gracious Victorian inn, venue inquiries and off-premises catering are available on the website or by phone.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Mon 13:00–14:00
Phone number
(315) 855-7898
Website
http://www.horneddorsetinn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Aaron Wratten
Catering
Custom Catering available for events large and small. Call for details.

Location
2000 Route 8, Leonardsville, NY 13364
Area
Cooperstown
Cross Street
center street /route 8
Parking Details
Free parking
Entertainment
Join us Friday nights for live music withAlone Together, The Mollin-Clay DuoSee our website for Monthly Sunday Dinner-Concerts and Other events.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

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4.9

(402)

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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402 Reviews

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Maryellen Gold
New York City43 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every experience we have had at The Horned Dorset has been delightful. There isn't a bad dish on the menu. Make a reservation - you won't be disappointed.
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Jeorge
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoyed the food tonight! It was indeed a great culinary experienced.. Thank You
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Frances Gold
New York City36 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our dinner at the Horned Dorset Inn! From the service, to the food, to the atmosphere...it was all traditional without being stuffy. There was a great balance of formality and casualness paired with delicious food and drinks. If you're ever in the area, I do not hesitate to recommend it!
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claire
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is a perfect, intimate venue to have a meal. The food is cozy, as is the interior, love it!
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Matthew
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific food and service in an elegant yet cozy room. Highly recommend.
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maria
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a lovely experience… room was beautiful and comfortable… food was delicious… art pieces were beautiful… great ambiance…
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Mark
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Special thanks to Mike, Megan and Maddalena for a special evening.
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Patricia
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go there every year, they never disappoint! A rare find in central rural New York.
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Robert
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and great value for an outstanding restaurant.
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Richard Gold
Upstate New York7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An Elegant welcoming atmosphere began before even entering the building with the views of the gardens perfection offering a taste of what was to follow. The servers were efficient , personable and polite. The menu was offered as a welcoming variety that challenged my actual choosing ability ---- EVERYTHING was appealing. The experience was overall very positive ---- the food was excellent! Thank you for a great evening of dining.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Mon 13:00–14:00
Phone number
(315) 855-7898
Website
http://www.horneddorsetinn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Aaron Wratten
Catering
Custom Catering available for events large and small. Call for details.

Location
2000 Route 8, Leonardsville, NY 13364
Area
Cooperstown
Cross Street
center street /route 8
Parking Details
Free parking
Entertainment
Join us Friday nights for live music withAlone Together, The Mollin-Clay DuoSee our website for Monthly Sunday Dinner-Concerts and Other events.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

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Yes, The Horned Dorset Inn is well suited to a special evening, with an intimate atmosphere, anniversary visits, and an upstairs library lounge for pre‑dinner wine.

Evenings, especially dinner on Saturdays and other music-themed nights, are a lovely time to visit The Horned Dorset Inn; guests praise Saturday evenings and many suggest arriving early to enjoy a fine wine in the upstairs library lounge.

The Horned Dorset Inn feels intimate, cozy and quietly elegant, a beautifully restored historic inn with warm interiors, an upstairs library lounge and garden views where guests enjoy a leisurely, refined meal.

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed, with many guests treating special evenings like anniversaries as a reason to dress up a touch.

Saturday evenings are a lovely choice, one reviewer said the hour drive was worth it for a beautiful Saturday evening.

For their take‑home and catered meals, guests report generous serving sizes.

Yes, the Horned Dorset Inn asks guests to use their website or phone for inquiries like accommodations, weekly prepared-meal pickups, venue questions and off‑premises catering, and staff have a history of accommodating special requests for groups.

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4.9

$31 to $50

French

Cooperstown

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2 people

25 Oct 2026

19:00

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