From the unforgettable diner scene in “When Harry Met Sally” to the beloved hangouts on “Seinfeld” and “Friends,” restaurants have always played an important role on screen. For location scouts seeking authenticity, Westchester County’s vibrant restaurant and bar scene delivers. 
 
Westchester offers a diverse array of film-friendly culinary hotspots — many inside the NYC film zone — that can also provide essential support to film crews. Whether it’s a sultry tapas bar, a chic French restaurant with silver service, a lively brewery, or a charming trattoria, these venues serve up more than just great food: They set the stage for your story with cinematic appeal.  

Versatile Restaurants & Bars to Set the Scene 

Westchester’s restaurants and bars have made a lasting impression in dozens of high-profile productions. Take San Martino Ristorante in Yonkers, an Italian restaurant that’s been in business for over 50 years. Its traditional decor provided an ideal setting for episodes of STARZ’s “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” 

“When the production saw our ‘red-sauce setting’ it was a go,” says Lisa LoParo, whose family has owned the business for generations. “The production team appreciated our restaurant’s vintage look and loved how flexible and accommodating we could be. They respected our time, making the process seamless.” 

Boro6 Wine Bar in Hastings-on-Hudson served as the backdrop for an episode of Amazon Prime’s “Modern Love.”  The sleek, intimate atmosphere had just the right vibe for a quiet moment shared by Michael (Andy Garcia) and Julie (Catherine Keener). DD’s Diner in Ossining stood in for the Waffle Hut in a scene between Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfayden) and Greg Hirsch (Nicholas Braun) in HBO’s “Succession.”  

Photo Credit: Macal B. Polay, HBO's Succession

Supporting Productions On and Off-Screen 

Westchester’s restaurants and bars aren’t just scene stealers; they’re also key behind-the-scenes players, offering holding and catering spaces and keeping cast and crew well-fed. For example, The Snackery Bake Shop in Rye was seamlessly transformed without a hitch into a dressing room for Jon Hamm during the filming of “Swipe” (Apple TV+).  

Photo Credit: Sara Leand, owner of The Snackery Bakeshop

Taverns can double as film locations or as venues for wrap parties. Delis are available to fulfill last-minute sandwiches for late-night shoots. Coffee houses keep crews caffeinated for early morning calls, and the confections provided by bakeries and ice cream shops can add a shot of energy during long filming days.   

That’s the food. Many of the county’s restaurants and bars offer the added benefit of scenic settings — views of the Hudson River or Long Island Sound, rolling hills, and city lights.  

Find Restaurants for Your Next Shoot 

Check out some restaurant options here, and visit our film resources page for catering options. Contact us for help.