Phoenicia Diner

Phoenicia Diner, diner cooking with local produce in the Catskills

Phoenicia Diner is a diner-style restaurant located in Phoenicia, in New York State. Its offering combines classic dishes of this format with fresh ingredients from Catskills and Hudson Valley farms when available, and with seasonal products. The establishment serves residents, weekend visitors and tourists.

The kitchen sometimes adds a modern twist to traditional diner recipes. Service operates on a first come, first served basis, with no reservations.

Menu and products

The catalogue shown on the site includes dishes such as pork carnitas tacos with pickled red cabbage, queso fresco, onions, cilantro, salsa roja, rice and beans; salisbury steak au poivre with roasted heirloom carrots and seasoned fries; and potato leek soup with Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy leeks and cheddar and Swiss cheeses.

The company also sells products under the Diner Goods name, available through its shop.

Hours and operation

The establishment is open from 8:00 to 18:00 every day except Wednesday. It does not accept reservations: service is on a first come, first served basis.

Events and group orders

The diner offers service for private events and takeout food orders for groups.

Commitment to the community and the environment

The company carries out initiatives linked to its surroundings. Through a partnership with Community Compost it has diverted more than 50,000 pounds of food waste from landfills.

The Community Stack programme spotlights a different local organisation each month that works to feed, protect, entertain and support residents and visitors. Guests can round up their change and the diner matches those contributions.

As part of the YMCA Farm Project, the company has raised more than $20,000 for a programme that trains teenagers in growing and preparing food that is then donated to the community.

Surroundings and access

Phoenicia and its surroundings are a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with options for camping, hiking, fishing, skiing and water- and nature-related activities. The site details access routes from New York, Woodstock and Saugerties, Belleayre Mountain Ski Center and Hunter Mountain.

Location and contact

5681 SR-28 Phoenicia, NY · Phone: 845-688-9957