Plan Your Next Visit
U-Pick Berries
Fresh, locally grown fruit is one of the best parts of summer, so bring the whole family out!
Events
The Tug Hill Estate is a dynamic business. It is home to the Vintner's Lounge, Tug Hill Estate Restaurant, event venue, and the increasingly familiar Tug Hill Vineyards, Spirits & Orchards brands. We are open to the public 7 days per week. Check out our home page for dining and event opportunities.
Sunday Brunch
Fresh, seasonal, and local, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy!
Wine Down
Live music, a curated lite dinner menu, and a bar stocked with fine wine, beer, and specialty cocktails guarantee an enjoyable evening on the Tug Hill.
Dinner
Every Wednesday and Friday from 5-8 pm, join us for dinner. We use fresh, local ingredients in every dish. Our menu can be found below.
Vintner's Lounge
The Vintner’s Lounge is regularly open to the public, we invite you to enjoy leisurely wine and spirits tastings and lite food offerings.
The Lounge is connected to our retail shop.
Wine & Spirits Shop
Come in and browse our high-quality, natural, and regionally inspired wine, brandy, vodka, and rum selections.
Our Shop is connected to the Vintner's Lounge.
Venue
Our mission is to provide you and your guests with a memorable experience at our 40-acre farm estate overlooking the Black River Valley.
Grapevine Guard Dogs
Bailey & Cooper are our resident vineyard protectors. Their job is to simply keep nuisances that may damage our crops off of the property. These are working dogs who live at the Estate full time. While these dogs are fairly friendly, please keep in mind that they are not pets and they have poor manners.
If you have any questions or concerns about the dogs, please promptly remove yourself from their area and direct your questions and concerns to the staff in the Vintner’s Lounge.
Keep scrolling to view our delicious menu options.
Vintner’s Lounge
The Vintner’s Lounge is regularly open to the public, we invite you to enjoy leisurely wine and spirits tastings and lite food offerings.
The Lounge is in the lowest level of our building and is home to our Tasting Room and Retail Space, as well as, our relaxation destination. When you pull into the driveway, please follow the signs that will get you to the correct place (lowest parking lot).
Wine Tastings
Wine Pairing Classes
Unique Dining Experiences
Community Events
U-Pick Berries
Live Music
Onsite Wine Shop
Private Events
Stop in or make a reservation.
The Many Offerings of the Tug Hill Estate
The Tug Hill Estate is a dynamic business, home to a farm winery, distillery, and event center; it has much to offer.
In addition to being a private event venue; we also offer several unique ‘pop-up’ style dining and music events for visitors. Most frequent being our Sunday Brunch, ‘Wine Down’ After Hours music event, and Wine and Food Pairing Dinners.
At Tug Hill Estate, we take great pride in producing delicious food, with as much as possible being made from scratch, right here in our very own kitchen, with the freshest, most local ingredients we can find.
Browse our different upcoming event options and plan your next visit to the Tug Hill Estate!
Sunday Brunch
Our Sunday Brunch Buffet is offered every Sunday with seatings from 10 am to 1 pm. Enjoy a relaxing dining experience overlooking the beautiful Black River Valley.
Reservations are recommended and can be placed by calling 315-376-4336 or can be made online through the link below.
Wine Down
“Wine Down” on Thursday nights is one of the many enjoyed public dining events held at the Tug Hill Estate’s main hall and/or terrace.
Live music, a curated lite dinner menu, and a bar stocked with fine wine, beer, specialty cocktails and many non-alcoholic offerings guarantee an enjoyable evening on the Tug Hill.
Doors open at 5pm and music begins at 6.
Dinner
Dinner is held every Wednesday and Friday Night with seatings from 5-8 pm.
We do not have a dress code and are open to the public. Reservations are recommended and can be made using the link below or by calling 315-376-4336.
Lunch is served cafe-style Monday through Saturday from 11am-2pm. Orders should be placed inside BEFORE finding a seat. We also can put together take-out orders placed in-person or phoned-in ahead of time.
TO SHARE
Local Charcuterie Board
Local summer sausage and ring bologna from local meat markets, a rotating cheese selection, crackers, fresh or dried fruit, pickles, chocolates, and a beer mustard sauce.
Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzel bites served with sides of brewpub mustard and cinnamon, honey butter.
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Warm, creamy spinach & artichoke dip topped with parmesan cheese and served with tortilla chips or pretzel chips.
Red Wine & Cheese Dip
Tug Hill Vineyards Marquette wine & aged cheese blended perfectly into a warm and creamy dip. Served with crackers.
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches can be made on a lettuce wrap or gluten-free buckwheat bread from Sant Drogo’s Coffee & Bake House in Lowville, NY.
Lemon Chicken Salad Sandwich
Creamy chicken salad with fresh lemon balm and lemon zest atop a lettuce wrap or a croissant. Served wiht your choice of side and a pickle.
Croghan Bologna Sliders
Almost world famous, these Croghan Bologna sliders give you a proper taste of Lewis County – all in one bite! Croghan bologna, sharp cheddar, and a touch of our mayo-brewpub mustard mix on three honey, oatmeal rolls from Nolt’s Country Store! Served with your choice of side and a pickle.
Italian Sourdough
Pepperoni, salami, ham, provolone, tomatoes, onions and creamy Italian dressing, between two pieces of sourdough from Saint Drogo’s Bakehouse in downtown, Lowville. Served with your choice of side and a pickle.
Chicken Pesto Wrap
Marinated & grilled chicken, basil pesto, fresh greens, tomato, onion & a light squeeze of garlic mayo on a white, wheat or lettuce wrap. Served with your choice of side and a pickle.
Tug Hill Club
This double decker sandwich is piled high with Black Forest ham, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and bacon between layers buttery, flaky croissant. Served with your choice of side and a pickle.
SIDES
Kettle Cooked Chips, Side Salad, Fresh Fruit, or a Cup of Soup
SOUPS
French Onion Soup
softened onions, in a hearty beef broth, topped with croutons and melted provolone. Served with a side of oyster crackers.
Broccoli Cheddar
Broccoli, carrots, and onions in a savory cheddar cheese broth. Served with a side of oyster crackers.
White Chicken Chili
Grilled marinated chicken, black beans, onions & peppers in a creamy, white tomato sauce. Served with a side of oyster crackers.
SALADS
Estate Salad
Fresh greens, shredded sharp cheddar, dried cranberries, green onion & candied pecans. Served with a side of Tug Hill Estate’s signature Maple Balsamic.
Add chicken at no additional charge
Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh greens, shaved parmesan cheese, savory chicken and house made garlic croutons . Served with a side of creamy caesar dressing.
Substitute steak at no additional charge
CHILDRENS' OPTIONS
Grilled Cheese- served with a side of chips or fresh fruit
Peanut Butter & Jelly- served with a side of chips or fresh fruit.
At Tug Hill Estate, we take great pride in producing delicious food, with as much as possible being made from scratch, right here in our very own kitchen, with the freshest, most local ingredients we can find.
Starters:
Pretzel Bites
Soft baked pretzel bites served with sweet cinnamon butter and brew pub mustard sauce for dipping.
Local Charcuterie Board
A local board featuring ring bologna and summer sausage from Red Barn Meats in Croghan, NY, extra sharp cheddar, and a specialty cheese from Lowville Producers, an assortment of crackers, fresh or dried fruit, and brew pub mustard sauce.
Pulled Pork Nachos
sweet & tangy bbq pulled pork, cheddar cheese, and green onions over tortilla chips
Red Wine & Cheddar Cheese Dip
Tug Hill Vineyards Marquette wine & aged cheese blended perfectly into a warm and creamy dip. Served with crackers.
Soups, Salads & Sandwiches:
French Onion Soup
caramelized onions in a hearty beef broth, topped with garlic croutons and swiss cheese. Served with a side of oyster crackers.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh greens, shaved parmesan cheese, and house-made garlic croutons. Served with a side of creamy caesar dressing.
Substitute steak at no additional charge.
Estate Salad
fresh greens, shredded cheddar, dried cranberries and candied pecans. Served with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Lemon Chicken Salad Sandwich
Creamy chicken salad with fresh lemon zest and lemon balm atop a lettuce wrap or a croissant. Served with kettle chips and a pickle.
Tug Hill Club
ham, sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and bacon on a croissant. Served with a side of chips & a pickle
Mac & Cheese
a hearty portion of macaroni & cheese, made with creamy, sharp cheddar cheese sauce.
Flatbreads:
Bourbon Steak & Bleu Cheese Flatbread
Sweet heat bourbon sauce, green onions, and a blend of crumbled bleu cheese and sharp cheddar, baked onto a flatbread crust. Don’t like bleu cheese? Just ask for it without!
Caprese Flatbread
pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil and balsamic drizzle
Pepperoni Flatbread
buffalo sauce base, topped with savory, marinated chicken and topped with cheddar, mozzarella, onion & bleu cheese.
BBQ Chicken Flatbread
sweet & smoky bbq sauce, seasoned chicken, a blend of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and red onion
Desserts:
Ask at the bar for tonight's options
This option changes weekly
Please place all food and beverage orders inside at the bar, with your table number. A card is needed to hold behind the bar for purchases. Your order will be made fresh, in the order that it is placed, and delivered to your table when it is ready. Please keep in mind that separate orders placed for the same table number may not come out together, unless indicated upon ordering. Don’t forget to claim your card inside before heading home.
TO SHARE
Local Charcuterie Board for Two
Summer sausage and ring bologna from local meat markets, a rotating cheese selection, crackers, fresh or dried fruit, pickles, chocolates, and a beer mustard sauce.
Baked Brie
Available in honey, strawberry or blackberry. Served with lightly toasted bread.
Red Wine & Cheese Dip
Tug Hill Vineyards Marquette wine & aged cheeses blended perfectly into a warm and creamy start to any meal. Served with lightly toasted bread or crackers.
SOUPS
French Onion Soup
Softened onions, in a hearty beef broth, topped with croutons and melted provolone. Served with a side of oyster crackers.
Broccoli Cheddar
Broccoli, carrots, and onions in a savory cheddar cheese broth. Served with a side of oyster crackers.
White Chicken Chili
Grilled marinated chicken, black beans, onions & peppers in a creamy, white tomato sauce. Served with a side of oyster crackers.
Soup Flight
Flight includes all three soups above and is served with lightly toasted bread or crackers.
SALADS
Baby Beet & Flank Steak Dijon
Fresh greens, pickled beets, crumbled bleu cheese, green onion, pickled red onion and perfectly seasoned flank steak, served with a creamy, house made dijon dressing.
Chicken Caesar
Slightly larger than our lunchtime caesar, this salad includes crisp romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, savory chicken and house made garlic croutons . Served with a side of creamy caesar dressing.
Substitute steak at no additional charge
Chopped Antipasto
Salami, pepperoni, black forest ham, provolone, black olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes, onion, shaved parmesan and crisp romaine. Served with house made Italian dressing.
BEEF
Braised Beef Over Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Tender, fall-off-the-bone, red wine-braised beef served over roasted garlic infused mashed potatoes.
Steak Medallions
Four, seasoned, beef tenderloin medallions cooked to desired temperature and drizzled with melted garlic butter.
Lasagna
Premium ground beef, creamy parmesan, ricotta & herbs, layered between pasta.
CHICKEN
Chicken Pot Pie
Creamy and comforting blend of slow roasted chicken, sauteed vegetables, broth, cream and seasoning, topped with a crispy, buttery biscuit crust.
Roasted Chicken Parm
Seasoned and roasted chicken breast filets, smothered in a fresh, tomato basil sauce and a melted blend of parmesan, provolone and mozzarella cheese. Served atop a bed of pasta.
Herbed Chicken
Marinated in white wine and a blend of herbs and spices, these chicken breasts are seared on both sides and finished in the oven to lock in flavor.
PORK
Maple Pecan-Crusted Pork Medallions
Seasoned and perfectly skillet-seared pork tenderloin chops coated in a crunchy, maple pecan crust.
Pulled Pork Macaroni & Cheese
Slow-cooked pork, carefully pulled and joined with sweet & tangy barbecue sauce, overspread on our house macaroni & cheese.
Tug Hill Club
This double-decker sandwich is piled high with Black Forest ham, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and bacon between layers of buttery, flaky sandwich croissant.
SEAFOOD & VEGETARIAN
Eggplant Rollatini
Thinly sliced eggplant, coated in crispy bread crumbs, pan fried, rolled and stuffed with a melty blend of cheeses and herbs, and topped with a sweet, tomato basil sauce and parmesan cheese.
Spinach & Artichoke Gnocchi
Soft, delicate potato gnocchi prepared in a creamy, buttery and savory spinach & artichoke sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
Pan-seared shrimp and linguine tossed in mouth-watering herb, butter garlic parmesan sauce.
Baked Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce
Tender and flavorful salmon, lightly seasoned and garnished with a slightly tangy dijon dill sauce.
Macaroni & Cheese
Cavatappi coated in a delightful blend of cream, sharp cheddar, parmesan and a touch of roasted garlic.
SIDES
Steamed Vegetables in Salted Butter
Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms
Brown Butter Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Estate Salad (fresh greens, dried cranberries, candied pecans & shredded cheddar) with a side of our signature Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lightly toasted, locally-made sourdough with housemade honey butter
Side portion of our house macaroni & cheese
Fresh fruit with vanilla cream
DESSERT
Tug Hill Spirits Espresso Brandy and Maple Rum Tiramisu (adults only)
Crème brûlée- flavors vary. Inquire with your server for today’s flavor.
Panna Cotta with fresh fruit
CHILDRENS' OPTIONS
Grilled Cheese- served with a side of chips or fresh fruit
Peanut Butter & Jelly- served with a side of chips or fresh fruit.
Classic Scrambled Eggs
Seasoned Home Fries
Smoked Bacon
Banana Bread French Toast Bake
Fresh Fruit
Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken
Jasmine Rice
Buttered Carrots
Steak Tips & Gravy
Traditional Mashed Potatoes
Salmon & Wild Rice Soup
Blueberry Spinach Garden Salad
with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Mixed Berry Creme Brulee
Blueberry Lemon Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
It is still blueberry season, afterall!
Molasses Cookies
Other Assorted Desserts
Buffet Pricing:
Adults
Military and Seniors
Children ages 6-12
Children under 5
Seatings are staggered between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. You may enjoy multiple visits to the buffet. No split checks for parties of 8 or more.
Our brunch menu is usually updated by Wednesday for the coming Sunday.
U-Pick Fruits
Fresh, locally grown fruit is one of the best parts of summer, so bring the whole family out!
We welcome you to enjoy the estate’s grounds after picking. We offer light food options in our Vintner’s Lounge, with additional seating in our Gardens and Brunch on Sundays. It will be a memorable and tasty family trip with views of the Black River Valley and the cool Tug Hill breeze.
Check in is currently in the Vintner’s Lounge. We accept both cash and card.
*Our grounds and restrooms are handicap accessible. Restrooms are located in the Vintner’s Lounge which is found on the ground level of the main hall.
U-Pick Prices
- Raspberries: $4.50/lb or $4.00 @ 8lbs or more
- Blueberries: $3.50/lb or $3.00 @ 8lbs or more
- Apples: $1.25/ lb
- Plums: $3.50/lb
- Grapes: $1/lb
» Fruit ripeness and volume depends on the weather.
» Bring your own containers and we will weigh them before you get started or we offer pulp berry tills for you to pick into.
» Don’t forget water, good walking shoes, hat, and sunscreen.
» Kid and dog friendly.
» We accept cash, credit cards, and local check.
PICKING SCHEDULE
July 25, 2024: Blueberries are still great for the picking! We did get some rain last night, so it may be just a little wet, but everything is good to go! There are quite a few untouched bushes in the middle of the field, as well as beautiful berries toward the bottom half of the bushes throughout.
The self-serve, cash/check-only option is available at the U-pick shed every day, at any time. Just follow the instructions in the shed. PLEASE read all signs before entering the fields! If you would like to pick, but need to pay with a card, you’ll need to visit the Vintner’s Lounge during business hours. The Vintner’s Lounge also has lunch and cold drinks available for your after picking needs.
There will be no attendant at the shed today. If you need assistance, please visit the Vintner’s Lounge- open at 10 am.
Here are the crops available and their approximate picking schedule:
- Raspberries (red and black): July & September/October
- Blueberries: July – August
- Apples: September – October
- Grapes: September – October
CURRENT PICKING CONDITIONS
Rated on a scale of 1 through 5: 1 being the least desirable and 5 being the best picking conditions.
- Raspberries: Red-0, Black0
- Blueberries: 5 (yes, really!)
- Apples: 0
- Grapes (King of the North-only): 0
Things to Do Nearby
Restaurants, cafes, places to stay, entertainment, and local favorites…we have all the connections to make your visit to the North Country an amazing one!
Come for the experience that the Tug Hill Estate offers and take advantage of some local nearby treasures while you’re here.