A century-old fine dining restaurant in Milton has permanently closed. The closure ends more than a century of service in the Hudson Valley community. Owner Mike Foglia described the decision as a difficult one.
Ship Lantern Inn Closes Permanently
Ship Lantern Inn was a historic fine dining destination in Milton that had served customers in the community for more than a century. It was known for its elegant atmosphere and attentive service. The restaurant was known as a destination for special-occasion dining in the Hudson Valley.
Despite its popularity and strong following, the restaurant decided to close its doors this month. According to the Poughkeepsie Journal, owner Mike Foglia, a third-generation member of the Foglia family, described the closure as “the end of an era.” He said that no one in the family was willing to take over the business, leading to the closure.
The Foglia family opened the restaurant in 1925 in one of the Hudson Valley’s oldest restaurant buildings. Its interior featured nautical decor, fireplaces, and model sailing ships.
Ship Lantern Inn served contemporary American and Continental cuisine. Popular menu items included filet mignon, lobster tail, rack of lamb, and seafood. It also offered an extensive wine list and seasonal prix fixe menus.
What Comes Next
Over the years, the restaurant became one of the Hudson Valley’s best-known fine dining destinations. According to Reuters Connect, the closure was not due to finances but because there was no successor for the family-run business. Foglia said he tested a new management team for three months, but the arrangement ultimately did not work out.
On the restaurant’s website, Foglia said he hopes to find a new owner for the historic property. He said he hopes the property will begin a new chapter under new ownership.
The closure ends more than a century of continuous service at one of the Hudson Valley’s longest-operating restaurants.
