This was our first time visiting Stone Creek restaurant, and we were excited, as we had heard great…read morethings about it. For good reason! From the minute, we walked in, we were impressed! First of all very lovely decor and seating arrangements left plenty of space between tables and the room had great acoustics, so we could actually have a conversation. Secondly and importantly, the food was outstanding and the service superb! We ordered the buffalo shrimp, and brussels sprouts as starters. My husband had the Ahi tuna and I had the carbonara. All of our dishes were served in a timely manner, were piping hot, flavorful, and interesting! I never order carbonara because it's so hard to get it right, but the chef's version was perfection. I was OK with the dish being less rich and egg-yolk forward, instead, the pasta was cooked to perfection in the lighter sauce covered all the noodles. The addition of the vegetables was a bonus. Although we were quite full, we shared the Tres Leche cake for dessert and again I was pleasantly surprised by the seasonal pumpkin spice added to the milk sauce. Five stars for this creative chef, and for a team of wonderful servers and managers who worked with smiles on their faces the whole evening! Will definitely return!

Great food, gorgeous restaurant, and incredible service! Absolutely loved my visit to Stone Creek…read more Very unassuming until you walk in. On a whim (and seeing they were booked up that evening) called ahead to ask how the wait was, and were told they were pretty full but had a few bar tables open if we can be there in ten minutes or so. We hustled over there and they promptly sat us. But not only did they seat us, the hostess that spoke with us had popped a reserved tag onto a table after we called- very thoughtful and on top of things considering we didn't ask for that! Server was incredibly helpful with recommendations and extremely personable. Other patrons were also so friendly and it made the entire visit so much more pleasant. Cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu. Food was well made, with familiar favorites turned up a few notches, as well as some beautifully thought out dishes that you would never have expected.

We visited The Nest Tavern and it was very good!…read more We were on a mission to take a long and winding ride through the country to see some early fall foliage, and I had been wanting to check out The Nest Tavern, located in the quaint area of Apulia Station, right near Lafayette. there was plenty of parking available on the right hand side, and we walked into the VERY RUSTIC and cozy bar/restaurant. A very busy, but friendly bartender informed me that they didn't have waitress service, but customers could simply order at the bar and then be notified with a convenient little remote buzzer that their food was ready. We both ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger, which had nice sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese on it along with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. We took a walk on the wild side and ordered tater tots along with our burgers and they were very tasty with a little ketchup drizzled on them. Yes, we normally opt for slightly healthier sides with our meals, but the tater tots sounded and tasted really good! We both devoured our meals and finished every bite and truth be told, did not eat another thing again that day because we were so full. One thing I liked about the is that the restaurant has these nice little, square stainless steel mesh, condiment caddies with everything you need in it that you can take right to your table. Another great feature about this establishment as that they routinely have live music performances every week from May through September and have a tall, covered, wooden pavilion for the bands to perform under with ample seating, tables, and bar service available. Our bill came to just $30 plus tip and we thought that was very reasonable, considering the friendly atmosphere, good food, and quality service. We will definitely be back, perhaps in the spring when the trees are blooming, and the first band of the season is ready to hit the stage. Food: Service: Atmosphere:

This was our first time to The Nest. We were interested in checking out their outdoor concert…read morearea. We arrived just as a local band was getting ready for a three hour set (4-7pm) on a Sunday afternoon. Cover charge was $5.00 each. There were quite a few people there, but there was still room to sit in the spacious outdoor deck/stage area. There's also an outside bar area to grab a drink, instead of having to run inside to the regular bar. Food was available, but we did not try anything. The indoor vathrooms were pretty small, but served the purpose. The music was very good, the sound was loud enough, without blaring out of the speakers. There's a roof over the outside deck, but it's in different sections, so the sun does shine though in areas, making it a little hot when it's hitting you. Our only complaint would be the amount of people that were smoking. There is no way to get away from the cigarette smoke wafting in your face. Other than that, it seems like a great venue to enjoy some live music, a drink and a bite to eat. We definitely plan on going back.

Good food, good service and great place for a special occasion. Family owned that lives in the…read moreneighborhood.

Wow wow wow! The Cider Mill has been on my "must try" list and I finally had an opportunity, it did…read morenot disappoint. I made a reservation a few days ahead of time for a Saturday night. We arrived to a busy atmosphere that quieted down throughout the night. We started with cocktails which were strong and delicious. The brussel sprout appetizer was to die for, who knew that brussel sprouts go well with blue cheese! I ordered the salmon dish which was incredible. My friend enjoyed the Greek chicken dish. We were disappointed we didn't have enough room for dessert so we'll just have to come back! Other notes: the service was friendly and there was extra parking across the street if necessary. I can't wait to be back to try their specials and seasonal menus

May I say, without exaggeration, that I had the best burger of my 70+ years today at Red Rooster! I…read moreordered the bacon cheese burger and it was fantastic!!!!!!! My friend got the reuben which she said was very good. We both brought home leftovers. I am tempted to go back for dinner! The waitress was wonderful too! The ambiance is a little mixed, you have to enter through the bar. The dining room was small but clean and my friend liked the decor. I'm was very happy with this lunch destination!

The food here is always on point.....but sometimes the service while friendly and attentive can be…read moreslow. Not for lack of intent or action by the waitress but mainly due to a slow kitchen and typically understaffed with one waitress taking care of everything in the dinning room. Tonight was one of those nights...a full dining room, one waitress and a slow kitchen. I feel for the waitress....but...still. Good food, just a slow kitchen that brings everything down and one waitress doing here best to do it all. Ugh....

Still a great place to hang with a few friends and have a beer and wings…read more First Timers - Remember there is no wait staff...order at the bar.

Great neighborhood joint! Their wings are always crispy, and their loaded fries are a delicious…read moreindulgence. They're always quick - even on a busy night!

Always great food and excellent staff!! Many choices and all spot on. Very supportive of the…read morecommunity too. :)

Went for a walk with a friend at Baltimore woods in Marcellus and was looking for a lunch place…read morenearby and chose here. The place is small and more of a takeout venue but he did have a couple of chairs to sit at the window ledge to eat. I wanted to try the calzone because it's been a long time since I had one and I was craving it. I was really hungry and chose the giant one knowing I would have leftovers. Boy did I have leftovers!!! The thing was HUGE!! The crust was crisp and the filling was substantial (I had sausage, peppers and onions with mozzarella and ricotta). The price was really fair for what I got, soda and giant calzone with extra toppings for $24.00. My friend got a chicken wrap and said that was excellent also. The owner waited on us and he was really friendly and has been in business here for 5 years. Give this place a try, you won't be sorry!

We had a great meal at Elderberry Pond on a Wednesday evening. Will, our server was attentive and…read morehelpful. Thanks, Will. The food was superb, flavorful and with nice portions. As always, it is a great environment with dining room, patio or sunroom options. Wine or beer only, and wine prices are quite reasonable. We ordered a wonderful bottle of rose, served chilled and crisp and with just the right amount of sweetness. I ordered port wine mushroom bisque, perfectly made and creamy. For an entree I had shrimp scampi, garlicky and lemony and fabulous with a plethora of Large shrimp. We had to order dessert to share since they had coconut custard pie. Out of this world.

This is the biggest disconnect between yelp reviews and actual experience I've ever had. I have to…read moreassume they were having an off night or a backup chef or something. The mixed salad was just a generic greens salad you'd find at a buffet. The crab cakes had bits of hard shell bits I've never experienced in a crab cakes. The scallops are for some reason left in a sauce in a ramekin, meaning they kept cooking, meaning these were the most overcooked, rubbery, hard to choke down scallops I've had in my life. We didn't finish our meal. What a rough experience across the board. There's much better food in town for similar price points / fine dining ambiance, this is the one bad experience of our whole trip to the lake

Excellent meal and service! Beet salad was one of the best…read moremy wife has had in our dining out. Calamari was very good and I would change NOT putting the calamari on top of the marinara as it made the coating soggy. Gnocchi and braised short ribs were tender and delicious, well cooked and seasoned perfectly. Seared scallops and lemon pasta were excellent. Great sear and wonderful citrus flavored pasta. Affragatto for dessert was a wonderful finish to the meal. Service was excellent, well intentioned. and not intrusive.

Huge disappointment from a 7+ year loyal customer…read more I feel terrible putting this review out there because I have a lot of respect for the restaurant owner, but this is the only way to get my message across after bringing it to the staff's attention and having them not seem to care. My family and friends recently visited the Skaneateles location expecting the great meal we're used to, but the food quality and preparation were deeply disappointing. Coming from an Italian family, quality matters to us. The dipping olive oil was a bright "antifreeze" green with horrendous flavor--it's a shame to use such low-grade product when high-quality oils are available. The pear and gorgonzola pizza was soggy and completely bland. To make matters worse, the shrimp pasta was so excessively greasy and oily that it actually made my daughter feel sick. Balancing oil and flavor is basic cooking, and this fell far short. The Skaneateles location has a great ambiance, though the staff could use some work. We will stick to the Auburn location from now on, as the food quality and service there are far superior. I hope ownership reads this and makes the necessary corrections.

My comment is specifically about the dessert menu. Very…read moredisappointing offerings. The "German Chocolate Cake" was an almost total fraud. The cake was dark chocolate, probably made from a mix, rather than from the German's Sweet Chocolate which is not only traditional but required if it is to be called "German" and be taken seriously, and I do take my baked goods and pastries seriously. Calling it "German" in the first place bastardizes it and should have been the "red flag" that told me to eliminate it as a choice. German's sweet chocolate would have produced a cake with a totally different flavor, color and texture. The traditional coconut/pecan custard between the layers and on the top layer was hardly noticeable. The flavor was completely overwhelmed by the heavy gloppy substance that was probably meant to be chocolate frosting. I could have ordered one of the several offerings with apples but I can make those at home. There was nothing unique or enticing on the menu even though our server had informed us that there were new items. Cake on one's birthday is such a treat. This one was more like an ironic joke...should have simply ordered ice cream.

We absolutely love Skanaeteles. It's by far our favorite lake up in the Finger Lakes…read more We've been there many times, saw the Sherwood but never stayed there and tried it like this time. We were so happy that we did. It was so cute in there and the people were very nice. You were greeted warmly and got great service. We went for dinner one night. It was really busy which made it took longer to get our meals. They were worth the wait. I absolutely loved the crab cake. It had a lot of crab and was very crispy. The side of mashed potatoes was buttery, creamy goodness. We liked the food so much that we decided to go back the next day for brunch. Everyone enjoyed their breakfast plates. The sausage was especially good. Such a cute place with great service and great food!