My wife and I recently celebrated our anniversary and had dinner at the Horned Dorset. The entire experience was great! The staff was extremely friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable of the menu and food in general. They answered all of our questions and even gave history on some of the dishes. This was a truly fun and interesting experience. We both ordered the chefs tasting menu, this was 7 courses of finely prepared quality food. We immensely enjoyed our evening and dinners. We have left many restaurants in the past and have said i wish we went here or there instead, after leaving we both are excited to return again! Thank you Horned Dorset Inn for such a wonderful and memorable time!

Wow! They’ve really nailed this takeout process. We had the French onion soup, short ribs, cauliflower/leek gratin and the chocolate bomb for dessert. All were excellent! The short rib was huge with no bone and very little fat. Simply delicious! Very nice touches like a small loaf of bread, horseradish cream, and a mint sprig with the bombe. So nicely thought out with clear instructions on warming things up in the oven, with nothing dried out. A great Delicious hot meal rather than a lukewarm takeout. A real treat—the highlight of our week.

My adult daughter and I just spent the most glorious New Year’s Eve at the Horned Dorset Inn. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Roberta, the proprietor. She gave us a tour of her beautiful B & B that is so meticulously decorated yet so homey and comfortable. Roberta answered all of our questions and we were on our way to enjoy the Munson Museum and GlimmerNights at the Farmers Museum in Cooperstown-each a reasonable drive from the Horned Dorset. Our room was just beautiful—so much to experience in the way of furnishings along with an amazingly comfortable bed. The next day, New Year’s Eve, we drove to Colgate University’s lovely campus and then saw a movie in town. We returned to the Horned Dorset to rest up for our six-course meal at their own restaurant. What an experience!! The venue is lovely. We were invited to look around and to visit the artist colony exhibit upstairs. The food was beyond amazing-not enough space here to do it justice. The chef and staff were professional yet friendly and bent over backwards to ensure every guests’ needs were met. Both mornings, my daughter and I were greeted by Roberta and/or Kingsley. They made us a wonderful breakfast and we had such interesting conversation. This mini vacation turned into a peaceful respite as we enjoyed the inn and the surrounding areas. I couldn’t imagine a better way to start 2024!!

The interior of the restaurant is beautiful, elegant even. The service is attentive, but the servers do not give a detailed description of food preparation, presentation, or source farms that have become routine for high-end restaurants. The presentation itself is nothing special. Most disappointing is the quality of the food product and the preparation. Tonight, we ordered salmon, rack of lamb, and veal medallions. The salmon was overcooked, the lamb was cooked to the correct temperature but not well seasoned, and the meat itself was not what you would expect for fine dining. The veal was actually bad & tough. The meat was not pounded or seasoned. The cut was not medallions as listed on the menu, and there was a thick bread coating, not thinly breaded as listed. The breading was too browned, actually burnt in spots. The side salad appeared to be out of a bag, and the dressing had too much vinegar. The owners need to do something about what the kitchen is turning out to maintain the restaurant's reputation. At one point, the Horned Dorest was the only fine dining establishment in the larger region. However, Utica has been home to Motus and the Tailor and the Cook for some time now. Those restrauants' menus tell you what local farm sourced your meal, and both the preparation and presentation are as good as you would find in Manhattan. Motus, in particular, also serves killer cocktails. I want to love the Horned Dorest for the unexpected pleasure of fine dining in the middle of nowhere, but tonight, I just wanted to turn back the meal.

As far as I know, this is only a restaurant, not an inn. The food was delicious. The service was great. This is fine dining. It is costly. Expect to be there for several hours. It is worth every penny and minute. I will definitely be back.

Absolutely exquisite! One of the best dining experiences in a very long time. We appreciate gourmet dining and this hit the mark. The creativity of the entrees was an epic journey of taste. The service was the best I've experienced in years. The ambiance and artwork was so warm and enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful evening with my family, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

I went here with friends for a birthday celebration. It was my first time there. Everyine should absolutely have this on their must eat at list. The service was impeccable and the food, there is no words for how good our meal was. Looking forward to returning. Worth the drive.

We love going to the Horned Dorset Inn .The food is fabulous as is the service. I love eating in the library and listening to soft classical music. No cell phones or loud music. It lends itself to a nice dining experience.