Enjoy a truly unique theater-going experience in the stunning Hudson Highlands.

There is no other venue like it. With two picnic lawns, a restaurant with stunning Hudson River views, enchanting wildflower gardens and native meadows, paths and trails to explore, a visit to Hudson Valley Shakespeare is the ultimate escape from the day-to-day.


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Dining Hours

In 2026, FOLIO operates June 10 - September 27. Advanced reservations are encouraged, although walk-ins are always welcome. Dining times may vary depending upon the performance schedule.  You can make a restaurant reservation when you book your tickets, or via the Book Now button below.

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Mondays
FOLIO is closed. Pre-order picnics are available.

Tuesdays
FOLIO is closed.

June 10-August 31

Wednesday-Saturday (7:30PM Performance)
Pre-performance dining opens at 5:00PM/4.30PM. Dinner services ends at 7.15PM

September 2-27

Wednesday-Friday  (7:00PM Performance)
Dining opens at 4:30PM. Dinner services ends at 6.45PM

Saturday (2:00PM & 7:00PM Performance)
Dining opens at 4:30PM. Dinner services ends at 6.45PM

June 10-September 27

Sunday (5:00PM Performance)
FOLIO is closed on Sundays prior to the performance. 
Dining opens at 7:00PM for Sunday Night Encore—a special menu for post-show dining with the cast featuring fresh pizza and pasta.

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Located on Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s iconic new campus with views of the Hudson River. 

FOLIO is all about celebrating the Hudson Valley: its farms, its flavors, and those absolutely unbeatable river views. Open only during Shakespeare’s summer season, it’s a farm-to-table, fresh-and-seasonal spot where dinner feels less like a meal and more like a shared moment.

Grab a seat on the deck and take in the sweeping Hudson River views. A server will swing by for drinks, and then you’re free to wander through our beautiful self-serve spread featuring regionally sourced ingredients—colorful salads, flavorful proteins, hearty sides, and mouth-watering desserts—made to enjoy at your own pace.

Every plate, sip, and view is a wee love letter to this place we all get to share.

Sunday Night Encores

FOLIO is closed before the 5:00 pm show on Sundays, but we’ve got something just as delicious waiting for you. 

After the show, keep the night buzzing with a self-serve spread of fresh pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts. It’s an evening where Italian tradition meets the flavors of our local bounty, all crafted for easy grazing and good company. Seating is open, so settle in wherever you like, mix and mingle, and don’t be surprised if you spot a few favorite HVS performers unwinding at the bar.

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Picnics

Picnics are a much-loved tradition at Hudson Valley Shakespeare and with two picnic lawns offering spectacular views that make every bite taste better.

Book a Picnic

Simplify your pre-show dining plans by letting us take the stress out of the prep. Our To-Go Picnic menu is packed with fresh sandwiches, salads, and sides ready to grab, go, and enjoy. Pick your favorite spot on the lawn and spread out, or make things extra easy by reserving one of our rentable picnic blankets

Place your order at least 48 hours in advance and pick it up from Concessions when you arrive.

Picnic Blanket Rental $15

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Bringing Your Own Picnic

As always, you’re welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy on our grounds. Feel free to bring blankets, portable camp chairs, coolers, and anything else that makes your picnic perfectly comfortable. (And if you forget a blanket, we have plenty available to rent.)

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Onsite Concessions

Visit the Theater’s Concessions Bar for cocktails, beer, wine, refreshments and a selection of bite-sized sweet and savoury treats.

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