The Parish

The place is cute. And the town is even cuter with adorable artsy, witchy, mystical and Tibetan wares. We walked through the cute town of New Palz and then sat for iconically cajun cuisine: gumbo and jambalaya. It was spectacular! Phenomenal! The taste was outstanding. Sure the chicken was on the dry side but I still enjoyed because the seasoning was just perfect. I loved that on a 85 degree day they did not have the ac blasting at 60 degrees like they do in the city. Here, it was a comfortable 73,74- just the right temperature to cool down without freezing.
I also loved that they did not serve their water with ice.

A very nice cajun restaurant. I particularly enjoyed their octopus special starter which was full of flavour and perfectly cooked. Mains were good too. Nice grits!

Wonderful welcoming atmosphere and super delicious food. I ate the Shrimp & Grits and Shishito Peppers that were on special. Both items were the best I’ve ever had.

After our hike in Minnewaska State Park and strolling through the Antiques Barn, my wife and I spent our 2nd Wedding Anniversary dinner here at The Parish. At first, we thought it was just a tavern, but surprisingly as soon as the doors were open, we are amazed by the immediate greeting and the delicious smell. Paulina was very nice, attentive, and simply awesome in serving us and explaining the specials of that evening. We enjoyed both our Chicken and Steak Specials along with our drinks and dessert! We highly recommend this gem!

Well didn't we fall lucky? We were heading to a different place for lunch but it was closed. Lucky for us that, ( and a delicious aroma, ) led us to this "one of a kind find!" When the locals offer you a mouthful of their delicious choices, no televisions, just views from the bar like no other, fantastic service topped off with the best meal out we in a long time, you know we'll be back for sure. Hope to see you there, and don't worry, we will pay it forward! Yummmmmmm.

Had a meal at the bar, and even on a Saturday night, there was still no delay in service.

Really engaging and fun staff, and a good selection of options for food. Had their jambalaya and it was delicious! Great drink selections as well (beer, wine, cocktails, etc.)

Small place, but the atmosphere makes it really cozy and relaxing.

Good recommendation for some casual Cajun food. If it's nice outside, I also recommend sitting on their outside patio.

This is a great small spot! Have been here three times so far. All of which have been a great experience. And have a nice outdoor seating view towards Mohawk ridge. It is a small establishment, so expect limited seating on peak service days. The quality of service has been consistent my times that I have been there. Love their Cajun style and their crafted drinks! Bless the Chefs and the staff!
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5/25/2024
I've been going here since 2020. This place a top favorite of mine in New Paltz. Today would the first time, unfortunately, where the service was subpar. My wife and I waiting for about an hour for just two sandwiches while the house had 12 covers. The oysters were poorly shucked. Thankfully my drink was spot-on, as always. This was our first time during lunch time so maybe we'll stick to dinner. We'll still be back, I'm sure it had to be a mistake on the kitchen or something.