The Horned Dorset Inn

4.9

429 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

Charming
Romantic
Good for special occasions

The Horned Dorset Inn is the quintessential destination for memorable fine dining and lodging in central New York, serving seasonal, contemporary and classical French cuisine. Chef Wratten combines produce from the restaurant’s own organic gardens with locally produced meats and cheeses. Fish is an affinity for the chef, given 25 years at his signature restaurant in Rincon, Puerto Rico, and vegetarians will delight in his mindful creations. Aaron is an alumnus of “Aureole” under Charlie Palmer and “Restaurant Daniel” under Daniel Boulud. Located in a beautifully restored historical building, in the small town of Leonardsville it has been lovingly managed by the same family for nearly 44 years. Information about accommodations in their gracious Victorian inn and off-premises catering are available on the website or by phone.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

9 Sept 2024

20:30

Booked 2 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
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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What 429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Upstate New York
Best Overall
Upstate New York
Best Food
Upstate New York
Best Ambience
Upstate New York
Romantic
Mohawk Valley
Best Overall
Mohawk Valley
Best Food
Mohawk Valley
Best Service
Mohawk Valley
Best Ambience
Mohawk Valley
Best Value
Mohawk Valley
Healthy
Mohawk Valley
Neighbourhood gem
Mohawk Valley
Great for fine wines
Mohawk Valley
Romantic
Mohawk Valley
Great for scenic views
Mohawk Valley
Good for special occasions

429 Reviews

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Richard
Upstate NY
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
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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thomas
Upstate NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
fantastic fine dining experience. In all regards it was a great time. Had five courses, all were perfectly executed by both the front and back of the house
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OpenTable Diner
Upstate NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service, food presentation and dining experience were superb. The cocktails and wine list offer a nice selection of options. The atmosphere is intimate and you are allowed to eat a pace that is leisurely and very enjoyable. There are daily chef specials and complementary pre and post bites from the chef to add a special thank you for dining with them. A must have is the Lemon Soufflé for dessert.
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Melissa
Kansas City
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just amazing, world class. The presentation, the food, the service are all spectacular
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JillF
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal. Gracious wait staff. Lamb and halibut were superb!
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Christopher
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional cuisine served with an unexpected continental flair. Come early and start your adventure with a fine wine in the upstairs library lounge. We will return often.
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Lesley
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous dining experience from beginning to end. Worth the hour drive on a beautiful Saturday evening! A wonderful meal should never be rushed, and we all appreciated the time in between courses. Shortly after being seated and served water, we were treated to a delicious crackers served with a small pot of a hot cheese dip, identical to one my mother made when I was growing up, so what a treat that was! We placed our drink orders and perused the menu. For appetizers, Delicious French onion soup was served in its own small terrine. Crab cake paired with beef tenderloin carpaccio was a small feast for the eyes and the gnocchi was outstanding. For main courses, we enjoyed the halibut special, pan seared and served with a potato soufflé and fresh seasonal veggies. Rack of lamb was the most tender and delicious I’ve ever tased and the veal schnitzel was exceptional. Having our meals delivered under a cloche was very nice touch! When we were told the specials for the evening, the dessert Special was a soufflé that we needed to order when we ordered our entrées so it would be ready in time. We ordered one for the table and it was out of this world. The entire experience took about two hours, which is perfect as you do not want to hurry this type of dining experience. The service was very attentive and friendly. Thank you for a lovely evening. We will be back!
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Mark
New York City
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 9 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Our waitress was engaging and attentive and Mike the bartender kept us happy and laughing. And the food was marvelous. Look forward to our next visit.
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Sadieann
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 9 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the Horned Dorset. Food and service are truly special!
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KeithandKarenF
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 1 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Horned Dorset as a tradition for our wedding anniversary and have done that each year for the last 4 years. We had our first date there 34 years ago. It’s still as lovely as ever. Mike is as pleasant as can be and each year, it’s like seeing an old friend. He does a great job! The food was fabulous and for dessert, we had soufflé, also fabulous. Looking forward to next July at the Horned Dorset!
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FAQs

The Horned Dorset Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 855-7898.

The Horned Dorset Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 429 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

9 Sept 2024

20:30

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2000 Route 8, Leonardsville, NY 13364

Additional information

Cross Street
center street /route 8
Area
Cooperstown
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Free parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Aaron Wratten
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

Website
http://www.horneddorsetinn.com/
Phone number
(315) 855-7898
Catering
Custom Catering available for events large and small. Call for details.

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The Horned Dorset Inn

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