Cafe Adam

Probably the best restaurant in Greater GB now that John Andrews has closed. Place is friendly, food consistently good and drinks are excellent . Try the Banana Napoleon for dessert, you'll thank me later.

I can't believe I haven't found this place before in the Berkshires!!
There was so much festive energy inside and out.
The staff is so accommodating. Our group kept growing and they were nimble and helpful to make a perfect table for us.
Two of us had the bento with tuna. Yum. The wings are made from real organic chicken, and very plump. I had the linguini with white clam sauce and honestly it could be the best one I've ever had.
My friend had a Negroni and the glassware was this classic old world, beautiful vessel.
My other friend, who really cares about the wine, he chooses felt the wine list was excellent.
I want to go back and try some more things on the menu asap!

Why I'll go back: Really flavorful dishes in a warm, classic rural atmosphere.
You HAVE to order: One of the bread choices. Healthy? Maybe not. But a decadent way to start the meal.
Tony's Tip: Save room for dessert - it's worth it.

Just gonna add my kudos for this spot. We have been here twice (when visiting friends in the area). The food is always farm fresh and bursting with flavor. The restaurant feels early 20th century in nature, with wooden floors, multiple modest-sized dining rooms and lots of decorative items that give it a cozy feel.

Twice I've had the pork belly lettuce cups, two positively scrumptious creations accented with pickled cabbage, a slightly spicy mayo, and dressing w/ peanuts, topped with a few chunky slices of avocado. These can work as an entree if you're not that hungry, but certainly also as a starter. Salads are fresh. The calamari is good, but nothing unexpected. As for the bread, this time around, six of us shared the BMB (garlic) and Truffle-Honey. Bread is toasted and served warm. One is fine for a snack for four, but I could see a table doubling up just to explore another option.

Our entrees were varied, my choice being Spaccatelli Pesto pasta. I was expecting a classic wine/olive-oil based pesto but this one was creamy. I enjoyed it, though I felt it was swimming in a bit too much of that sauce for my liking. Other dishes that received accolades at our table were the linguine and baby clams, bouillabaisse, and fettuccini primavera. FWIW, our "local" friends say the Ramen is excellent.

We were pretty stuffed, but I can often be easily arm-twisted into dessert, especially at a new restaurant that I may not visit again for a while. I am also a sucker for key lime pie. So in this situation, I was pretty much helpless. Served to me was a generous triangle covered edge-to-edge with whipped cream atop a quite tart (this is good) pie and a graham cracker crust with perfect consistency. Amazing how a finale like that will find room in my stomach every time!

We felt the service was attentive and our server was helpful with our various requests. As for the price, it's not inexpensive, but still fair IMO for what many would say is one of the best restaurants in the Berkshires. For many in the area, it's a long drive to eat out in general. I would certainly make the trip for a meal at Cafe Adam.

Really, really good restaurant. All of our dishes (the bread, two different salads, the chicken, a pasta, and two desserts) were spot on. High end without being precious or pretentious. Wine list is excellent, including some excellent wines at (relatively) reasonable prices. Service is friendly and professional and the setting is very nice. Our best meal in the area. I'm happy they could take a walk-in on a Saturday. I wouldn't bet on it if it's other than 5pm.

Together with another couple, we had dinner at Cafe Adams the other night; we hadn't been at that restaurant since pre-pandemic and had good memories of it's high quality. Sorry to report that both service and food were mediocre with the latter way overpriced (a single slice of Berkshire Mountain Bread was $7! and no olive oil or butter). Between placing our dinner order and the arrival of our entrees we waited well more than an hour: The server explained that there was a new menu and the chef was having trouble with it. The only time we saw our server was when she would stop by every few minutes to push us to get more cocktails or wine. When our food arrived - sequentially with one of our party not getting his pasta for about 10-15 minutes after the rest of our party - the food was tepid and lacking any interesting tastes. Perhaps it was just an off night for the restaurant but we are not tempted to go back to determine!

Nice place with very good food. The drinks were sting and bill reasonable
All around a good choice for a casual dinner or to celebrate a special occasion

My favorite restaurant in the Berkshires. Book early. You need to get reservations Way in advance on weekends.

WOW! A must go while in the Berkshires. Warm staff and atmosphere. Make sure to make a reservation!

While waiting for our table, my mom and I sat at the bar mom and each started with an amazing cocktail and we shared the calamari which came with squid ink aioli - delicious!

For dinner, I had the scallops and my mom had the bucatini. We both asked for some modifications and they were able accommodate no problem. We topped it all off with the banana napoleon for dessert. All the dishes were exceptional. My mom even said "meals like this make you realize how mediocre other places are."

One of the best dining experiences I have ever had! Cafe Adam hit all the marks for quality, atmosphere, service and more.

First, our server (Brandon) was extremely helpful, attentive and very friendly. Any question we had about the menu was quickly answered and when the kitchen made a small mistake regarding an unwanted ingredient , he quickly rectified the situation.

The menu offers truly unique and extensive offerings with a mix of daily specials and their "normal" selections. The Duck Sausage special was a kicked up version of a hotdog at the ballpark and was fantastic. The Fries with Aioli and Asian BBQ Sauce is a must and they were crispy thin fries with two glorious dipping sauces. Don't miss out on the RI Calamari, which was perfectly fried and tasty. The Roman artichokes were unique and flavorful. The 4 hour Korean BBQ Pork Spare Ribs are glorious, tender and packed with flavors. They can truly be described as one of the best entrees I have ever had. There were many other appetizers and entrees that we all enjoyed and not one disappointed.
Rounding out the evening was the visually beautiful and equally delicious Banana Neapolitan.

The restaurant atmosphere is very relaxed and inviting with friendly staff. We can't wait to visit Cafe Adam again for another great culinary experience.

I have mixed feelings writing this review. Its the small things that make a restaurant great. Like the chairs at the table we were sitting on. When you sit down on a chair and springs are literally hurting your bottom you wonder why this successful operation doesnt replace and get comfy chairs. And after driving for over an hour from Rhinebeck to meet our friend we wanted to relax for a while but the waitress was so persistent that we order. It just felt pushy. I will say that the hanger steak and fries exceeded expectations. The halibut was good but not sure it was worth 49 bucks. And the chocolate desert was excellent. So all in all an enjoyable experience but maybe some slight room for improvement.