Plan Your Next Visit
Dinner
Estate Dinners are offered on Friday and Saturday evenings with seatings from 5-8 pm.
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. Wine Downs take place on Thursday nights from 5-9pm.
Sunday Brunch
Fresh and local, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on our weekly bottomless brunch buffet! Happening every Sunday throughout the year, with seatings offered from 10 am to 1 pm. Reservations are encouraged.
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 have a lot going on! Check out our home page for dining and event opportunities.
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.
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.
U-Pick Fruits
Fresh, locally grown fruit is one of the best parts of summer, so bring the whole family out!
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.
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 they are fairly friendly most of the time, please keep in mind that these dogs are NOT pets and they have poor manners. Guests should ignore them compltely while visiting.
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.
We’ve got a lot going on at the Estate in the next few months, which means quite a few different menus. Please scroll until you find the one you are looking for. We promise, it’s here. The Mother’s Day Brunch menu is found below.
Lunch is served cafe-style Monday- Saturday from 11am-2pm. Orders should be placed inside BEFORE finding a seat, as table-side service is not available. 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. (GF- ask for crackers on the side)
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. (GF- without pretzel chips)
Red Wine & Cheese Dip
Tug Hill Vineyards Marquette wine & aged cheese blended perfectly into a warm and creamy dip. Served with crackers. (GF- ask for tortilla chips)
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches can be made on a lettuce wrap if GF is desired.
Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich
Creamy chicken salad with chopped Estate apples, grapes, pecans and celery atop a lettuce on a buttery, flaky croissant or lettuce wrap. Served with your choice of side and a pickle. (GF- if on lettuce wrap)
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.
Tug Hill Club
Easily 6″ high, this triple-decker-delight is layered with ham, provolone, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo on a buttery, flaky croissant. Served with your choice of side & a pickle. (GF, if ordered on a lettuce wrap)
Turkeyberry Sandwich
Sliced deli turkey, provolone cheese, fresh greens, sliced red onion and blueberry mayo on a croissant. Served with your choice of side & a pickle. (GF- on lettuce wrap)
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. (GF, if ordered on lettuce wrap; pesto is also NUT-free)
Ham & Swiss
Sliced, smoked ham, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & red onion on a croissant. Served with your choice of side & a pickle. (GF- if served on lettuce wrap)
SIDES
Kettle Cooked Chips, Side Salad, 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. (GF- without croutons)
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. (GF)
Rustic Tomato
Slow-cooked tomatoes, onions and garlic, mixed with a blend of carrots and Italian herbs (GF). Served with a side of oyster crackers.
SALADS
Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh greens, shaved parmesan cheese, savory chicken and house made garlic croutons . Served with a side of creamy caesar dressing. (GF- without croutons)
Substitute steak at no additional charge
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. (GF)
Add chicken at no additional charge
Farmhouse Salad
Fresh greens, feta, tomatoes, bacon, shredded carrots, sunflower seeds, and hard-boiled eggs. Served with your choice of dressing: Maple Balsamic, Ranch, Bleu Cheese or Caesar. (GF)
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. (GF- if you get the crackers on the side)
Pulled Pork Nachos
sweet & tangy bbq pulled pork, cheddar cheese sauce, and green onions over tortilla chips. (GF)
Red Wine & Cheddar Cheese Dip
Tug Hill Vineyards Marquette wine & aged cheese blended perfectly into a warm and creamy dip. Served with crackers. (GF- ask for chips)
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
warm, creamy spinach & artichoke dip served with corn tortilla chips or pretzel chips (GF with chips)
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(GF without croutons)
Broccoli Cheddar
broccoli, carrots and onions, in a savory blend of chicken broth and cheddar cheese. Served with a side of oyster crackers.
White Chicken Chili
grilled marinated chicken, black beans, onion, peppers in a creamy tomato sauce. (GF) Served with oyster crackers.
Rustic Tomato Soup
Slow-cooked tomatoes, onions and garlic, mixed with a blend of carrots and Italian herbs. (GF)
Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh greens, shaved parmesan cheese, and house-made garlic croutons. Served with a side of creamy caesar dressing. (GF without croutons)
Substitute steak at no additional charge.
Estate Salad
fresh greens, shredded cheddar, dried cranberries and candied pecans. Served with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette. (GF)
Farmhouse Salad
Fresh greens, feta, tomatoes, bacon, shredded carrots, sunflower seeds, and hard-boiled eggs. Served with your choice of dressing: Maple Balsamic, Ranch, Bleu Cheese or Caesar. (GF)
Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich
Creamy chicken salad with sliced grapes, apples, pecans & celery atop fresh lettuce on a buttery, flaky croissant or lettuce wrap. Served with kettle cooked chips & a pickle. (GF on lettuce wrap)
Turkeyberry Sandwich
Sliced deli turkey, provolone cheese, fresh greens, sliced red onion and blueberry mayo on a croissant. Served with your side of chips & a pickle. (GF with lettuce wrap)
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
pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, marinara
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.
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs- GF
Garlic Roasted Home Fries- GF
Chocolate Chip Cannoli French Toast Bake
Apple Crisp French Toast Bake
Brown Sugar Ham- GF
Smoked Bacon- GF
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Butter- GF
Creamy Coconut Shrimp- GF
Portobello Mushroom Alfredo with Cheese Tortellini
Balsamic Glazed Vegetables- GF
Mashed Duchess Potatoes- GF
Baked Dijon Herb Chicken- GF
Watermelon & Feta Salad- GF
Broccoli Salad- GF
Peach Cobb Salad- GF
Champagne Ambrosia Salad- GF
Fresh Fruit- GF
Lavender Lemon Creme Brulee- GF
Classic Vanilla Creme Brulee- GF
Salted Maple Creame Brulee- GF
Caramel Pecan Cheesecakes
Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream & Berries
Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Triple Chocolate Cupcakes
Estate Blueberry Shortcake
Butterscotch Blondies
The cost for Mother’s Day Brunch is $32 for adults, $30 for seniors/military, $18 for children ages 6-12, and children 5 and under eat for FREE.
Reservations may be made via OpenTable or by calling 315-376-4336.
FOR THE TABLE
Local Charcuterie Board $24
Board for Two- $15- Summer sausage and ring bologna from local meat markets, a rotating cheese selection, crackers, fresh fruit, pickles, chocolates, and a brew pub mustard sauce. (GF- ask for crackers on the side)
Red Wine & Cheese Dip $12- 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. (GF- just ask for chips, instead)
Spinach & Artichoke Dip $14- Warm, creamy spinach & artichoke dip served with corn tortilla chips. (GF)
Stuffed Mushrooms- $14- Brown mushrooms stuffed with a blend of sauteed vegetables, sausage, cheese and sourdough bread crumbs, topped with melted cheese.
Estate Signature Pizza- See options further down.
SOUPS
French Onion $6- Softened onions, in a hearty beef broth, topped with croutons and melted provolone. (GF-without croutons)
Broccoli Cheddar $6- Broccoli, carrots, and onions in a savory cheddar cheese broth.
White Chicken Chili $8- Grilled marinated chicken, black beans, onions & peppers in a creamy, white tomato sauce. (GF)
Rustic Tomato $6- Slow-cooked tomatoes, onions and garlic, mixed with a blend of carrots and Italian herbs. (GF)
Soup Flight $14- Love soup? Why not make a meal out of a few different kinds? The Soup Flight includes your choice of three soups from the left, and is served with lightly toasted bread or crackers.
SALADS
Estate Salad $15- A meal-size bowl of fresh greens, shredded sharp cheddar, dried cranberries and candied pecans. Served with a side of Tug Hill Estate signature Maple Balsamic. (GF) Add chicken, steak or shrimp for $5
Farmhouse Salad $17- Fresh greens, feta, tomatoes, bacon, shredded carrots, sunflower seeds, and hard-boiled eggs. Served with a side of your choice of dressing: Maple Balsamic, Ranch, Bleu Cheese or Caesar. Add chicken, steak or shrimp for $5 (GF)
Chicken Caesar Salad $15- fresh greens, shaved parmesan cheese and house made garlic croutons. Served with a side of creamy caesar dressing. (GF-without croutons) Substitute steak or shrimp at no additional cost.
BEEF
Braised Beef $24- Tender, fall-off-the-bone, red wine-braised beef served over brown butter parmesan mashed potatoes. Served with an Estate Salad. (GF)
Steak Medallions $26- Four, seasoned, beef tenderloin medallions cooked to desired temperature and drizzled with melted garlic butter. Served with an Estate Salad and two sides. (GF)
SMASHBURGERS
Made from Estate-raised and locally processed beef.
Pimento Cheeseburger $16- Two perfectly seasoned smashburgers, pimento cheese, lettuce and roasted red pepper mayo on a salted pretzel bun. Served with one side.
The Italian $16- Two smashburger patties, topped with marinara, a sprinkle of parmesan and provolone, piled on sourdough slathered with pesto mayo, and finished with lettuce and tomato. Served with one side.
Bacon Muensterburger $16- Again, two perfect smashburger patties, melted muenster, smoked bacon, mayo and LTO on a toasted Challah roll. Served with one side.
CHICKEN
Chicken Pesto Wrap $16- Grilled & marinated chicken, basil pesto mayo, fresh greens, tomato & red onion on a wrap, or lettuce wrap (GF). Served with two sides.
Waldorf Chicken Salad $16- Creamy chicken salad with sliced grapes, apples, pecans and celery atop fresh lettuce on a buttery, flaky croissant, or lettuce wrap. Served with two sides. (GF)
PORK, SEAFOOD & VEGETARIAN
Pulled Pork Macaroni & Cheese $18- Slow-cooked pork, carefully pulled and joined with sweet & tangy barbecue sauce, overspread on our house macaroni & cheese. Served with an Estate Salad.
Baked Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce $24- Tender and flavorful wild caught Chilean salmon, lightly seasoned and garnished with a slightly tangy dijon dill sauce. (GF) Served with an Estate Salad and two sides.
Seafood in Lemon Cream Sauce $24- Scallops, shrimp & baby clams (off-shell) cooked and served in a light, lemon cream sauce. (GF) Served with an Estate Salad and two sides.
Orange & Thyme Haddock $20- Wild caught in the pristine waters of Iceland, this white fish is slightly sweet, tender and flakey. Our haddock is baked with a blend of light seasonings, butter, orange zest and fresh thyme. (GF) Served with an Estate Salad and two sides.
Side Dish Smorgasbord $16- Choose any four sides and make a meal out of those!
SIDES
- Steamed Vegetables in Salted Butter (GF)
- Brown Butter Parmesan Mashed Potatoes (GF)
- Estate Salad with a side of our signature Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF)
- Side portion of our house macaroni & cheese
- Cup of soup
- Add an additional side to any meal for $4.
ESTATE SIGNATURE PIZZAS
Enjoy as an entree and order one for the table to start. All pizzas are served with a side Estate Salad when ordered as an entree.
BBQ Chicken $18- sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, sharp cheddar, seasoned chicken and red onion.
Bourbon Steak & Bleu Cheese $18- seasoned steak, sweet heat bourbon sauce, green onions atop a blend of crumbled bleu cheese and sharp cheddar.
Black Forest, Brew Pub & Swiss $16- Black Forest Ham and Swiss cheese, atop a brew pub mustard base with a sprinkling of red onion.
Blueberry Basil Bacon Balsamic $16- The alliteration may be a bit much, but we promise you, the flavor of this pizza is just right! Fresh blueberries and basil, crispy smoked bacon, mozzarella, and feta on a balsamic base, baked to sweet & savory perfection and adorned with balsamic glaze and fresh basil.
Raspberry Rosemary Brie $16- Sweet raspberry jam, tangy brie sauce, mozzarella, bits of fresh rosemary and raspberries
CHILDRENS’ OPTIONS
Grilled Cheese -or- Peanut Butter & Jelly $6
- served with a side of chips or fresh fruit
Single Smashburger $8
- Comes with lettuce, tomato and cheese with ketchup on the side. Served with a side of chips or fresh fruit.
Guest Experience Notes:
At Tug Hill Estate, each dish is freshly prepared as you order it, from start to finish. When we say freshly prepared, we mean that literally: meat is sliced as it is ordered, vegetables are steamed as they are ordered, most dishes are baked as they are ordered- not before. Even our more ‘prepared’ dishes, such as chicken & gravy, braised beef and pulled pork, are made today, in-house, using fresh, local ingredients*. We work as quickly as we can to bring you a fantastic meal, but we are not fast food, as quality takes a little more time. Thank you for dining with us and we look forward to seeing you again!
*Local ingredients:
All beef, pork and chicken products are sourced from Red Barn Meats, Inc in Croghan, NY. Visit their website: redbarnmeatsinc.com
Sourdough & coffee are sourced from Tug Hill Artisan Roasters & Saint Drogos Coffee & Bake Shop in Lowville, NY. Find them at saintdrogoscoffee.com
Cheese is sourced from Lowville Producers Cheese Store in Lowville, NY. Find more at gotgoodcheese.com
Produce is sourced seasonally at local farmers’s markets or at Nolt’s Country Store in Lowville, NY.
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, casual 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 Fruits
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 dining and music events for visitors- most frequent being our Sunday Brunch, ‘Wine Down’ After Hours music event on Thursdays, Dinners on Wednesday and Friday nights, 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 Friday and Saturday 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.
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
- Grapes: $1.50/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.
» We accept cash, credit cards, and local check.
PICKING SCHEDULE
April 30, 2025: We’ve been getting some questions about berries, which means only one thing: it is officially spring! Obviously, nothing is ready for picking at this time, but just for your information, our first available crop will be raspberries, typically around the end of June. Blueberries are usually ready in July.
PLEASE read all signs before entering the fields!
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, Black-0
- Blueberries: 0
- 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.