Amazing food , amazing people.... Thursday night wings and strings with live music is a great…read moretime!!!

I rate an establishment based on its performance in its lane. So while its not fine dining or the…read moreideal atmosphere (with its funny 80's plastic table covers ), Uncle J's is a wonderful representation of the small village it resides in. I enjoyed the flatbread pizza, largely due to the flatbread itself. I have noticed a large void of good pizza crust in this area and surrounding villages, so this scratched that itch. The fried pickles were bar food at its best. A crisp, spear, rendition instead of the flimsy pickle chips found in many diners. They make their own dressings and the blue cheese dressing alone will bring me back. The fries were also good, but the margaritas could use some work. The mix tastes like gatorade, so still drinkable, but if the homemade nuance from that crave-worthy blue cheese dressing could be applied, it would be a lovely elevation and bring me back more than my budget should allow. The music on Thursday at their first strings and wings was F*#$ing fantastic!! I did not catch the performers name, but folks, come with cash for tips because this artist brought his A game. Multi-genre, great guitar skills, and a fabulous voice. We sat in the dining because the bar area is a bit small for eating, but we could hear him perfectly and it made the night. This event with the crowd spread them thin and tested the kitchen, but besides a "relaxed" pace of the food coming out, there was no impact to service and everyone was lovely. We must support these local gems if we want them in our backyard. So while I will be a thorn in their side trying to push for an upgraded cocktail experience, I will also be a devout local advocating for my community to be the same. Well done Uncle J's!

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

Talk about delicious - I was visiting in town and was lucky enough to come here! I got the filet,…read moreand wow was it delicious. Everyone I came with had their plates licked cleaned. Their menu rotates so don't wait on an item. Our server was so fun and knowledgeable about what to get. We had fantastic drinks all night long. Excited to come back and try more items!

Had to stop at the mall because they had a Cinnabon. I…read morechecked in and was given a coupon for a free coffee. I asked if the coffee could be an iced coffee and the staff had no problem with this. Got our 6 pack quickly and left. I did not get a picture of the Cinnabons but they were perfect. I forgot how huge they are! I also liked that we were given an extra frosting cup to use on our cinnamon buns.

John at the front was so awesome. I couldn't remember what drink I had previously and he asked one…read morequestion and made the thing I've been craving for months. An added bonus to him being so friendly... Cinnabons were HOT! I've never had a fresher one.

Great find - thank you Yelp! Fantastic spot, big menu, accessible, and family friendly. We got…read morehere late on the July 4th holiday weekend - so happy they were open. There was live music in the back room, so we opted for a booth in the front room so we could have quiet dinner conversation. Alisha was great. She explained the menu, the Mac & cheese, and the dairy bar in the adjacent bldg. We ordered dinner and it was out quickly. Hubby had the entree of brisket & pulled pork with a side of veggies and the Mac & cheese. The Mac & Cheese is so, so good. We ordered some to take home for my son! My balsamic chicken entree was delicious - I loved the side of carrots & zucchini- very fresh & unique! Great dinner, no hesitation to come back here. And, we did have to wander over to the dairy bar and check out the ice cream too! On the way, we noticed lots of outdoor seating and maybe a little stage too. There is live music regularly! Hubby got a shake & I had a dish of hard ice cream. It hit the spot! Thanks so much!

Service by Laura D was very friendly and attentive. Back area of restaurant was very busy and…read moreLaura still kept checking on us. Spicy peach sauce on chicken wings was very good. Goulash special was great. Large portion. Ruby red Ruben was good. French Fries, some of the best I have had. Fresh, hot and tasty. Parking lot was packed but most people were at various events in their back room. Front of restaurant had booths , counter and tables. Worth a ride to this gem.

This place is one of favorite fine dining places to go to…read more The cook is from the original Chittenango Canteen restaurant. Have known the owners for many, many years. Food is 5-star quality, the service is always top notch. We know each other on a first name basis. The fricken Chicken fricassee is their flagship meal. The fried haddock and rib eye steak are my second favs. You can tell how good this place is, by the huge waiting line, each evening. We always go early, early bird dining, and they never mess up! Reasonable prices, and great place to dine.

Last ownership change resulted in better food & service, went from 3 star dining to 4 solid stars,…read moremaybe 5 stars! Note that Theodore's is at the old Rusty Rail location on Route 5, but owned and staffed by blending the great team from the former Delphia's in Chittenango with Rusty's unbeatables, a great move! Notably Famous for Chicken Fricassee with the Kopp's Canteen recipe, Theodore's outperforms with consistently flavorful home cooking and excellent service. Specials with buffet service are another winning area & the recent Comedy Club buffet was no exception. However, in view of the 'open bar' leading to a few unfortunate loudmouths and heckling, we recommend requiring a visible security presence in future 'open bar' affairs.

We had a delicious burger which was homemade and hand cut fries. You order inside and then eat…read moreoutside at the picnic tables.

Wow! It's so good to see such a cute vegan diner! This place is adorable!!!! Me and my partner went…read moreout for brunch and decided to try this diner and we are astounded! The staff are super friendly! We sat down and got our orders in super quick! Me and my partner split a milkshake and it definitely has to be the best milkshake i have had in so long. Our wraps came out soon after and they were amazing! It was super crunchy and all of the flavors played off each other so well and each bite was heavenly!!! I love this place and i will definitely come back next time I'm in the area!

This is what I would consider a hidden gem in Ithaca because I've driven by it a hundred times and…read moredidn't even know it. My friends and I came here for 2 reasons. 1. I'm lactose intolerant and 2. 1 of us is vegetarian. This place checks all the boxes and we both can order without having to worry about anything. They also have wheat free options which is another plus. I got the breakfast wrap and it was probably one of the best wraps I've ever had. Definitely stepped out of my comfort zone trying it because I've only had the cheese on it but none of the other ingredients. I also got the strawberry mango smoothie with oat milk and it was the perfect match to my wrap. My friends had already eaten here and were raving about how good the cheese fries were and how I could actually eat them and they really were so good! Over all it was such a great experience and I love the diner vibes. The parking is a little iffy because it's in the same area of Dominos so it's a little limited but there's a parking garage around the corner and street parking is always an option. I have a new favorite place to eat where I can order and enjoy what I'm eating in peace.

I was visiting my aunt and uncle who live in Skaneateles this past week (they're originally from…read moreChittenango/Bridgeport, and I grew up in Liverpool, now live in Chicago, come back to visit a couple of times a year), and yesterday, after a nostalgic drive to Chittenango, we stopped for dinner at Ruby Begonia's, which I found on Yelp. Southern cooking is one of my favorite cuisines, though my aunt and uncle aren't necessarily of the same mind. They went along because they love me and it was my last night in town. We were greeted by a nice gal named Danielle who got us seated and asked if we'd like drinks first since it was a little before 5 and the kitchen hadn't quite opened. My aunt and uncle loved their glasses of 19 Crimes Cabernet and I was very happy with my Mint Julep, minus the sugar cube, since I don't like my drinks sweet. We started the meal with the Housemade Buttermilk Cornbread and Fried Green Tomatoes. Neither are to be missed (the cornbread was like having a tiny dessert before dinner, which you'll never hear me complain about), but the tomatoes--dang! Next time I'm going to order two plates just for me and call it my dinner. DO NOT MISS THE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES! My aunt and uncle had the Fried Chicken Plate, which they loved, repeatedly saying, "This is way better than the fried chicken at Tops!" They couldn't finish all of it and brought it home to eat for lunch today. The online menu says it comes with Slow-Cooked Green Beans but the in-house menu serves it with Slaw. While they loved the slaw, they said they might've preferred the green beans as a more substantial veg accompaniment. Danielle was perfectly happy to make reasonable substitutions, so if we'd thought to ask her, I bet she would've said yes to shifting out the slaw for green beans, or yes with a minor upcharge. I ordered the Fried Fish & Slaw which was amazing. My favorite meal in the world is fried catfish, but it has to be done right. The place I think that does it best is me in my own kitchen, but I will now say that Ruby Begonia's is tied with my own kitchen. Maybe even slightly ahead of my own kitchen because whatever seasonings they use kick ass. The fish was actually a freshwater catfish from Southeast Asia called Swai, though it was hard to distinguish from regular catfish. It was perfectly fried, served piping hot (as were my aunt and uncle's entrees), and I stopped talking while I ate it because it was so freaking good. I asked Danielle if she could switch out the accompanying French Fries for Grits and she said no problem. I love grits but often they need to be jazzed up with cheese or sauces or other flavorings to be exciting. I have no idea what was done to make my plain white grits so fluffy and out-of-this-world, but like everything else we ate last night, they're not to be missed. I know this is a long review, but too bad y'all! I like long reviews because they give me a sense of what to order, the general ambience of a place, and the degree to which the staff is willing to engage with their diners. I like to talk to people who work in restaurants. I've rarely met a server who's steered me wrong in terms of what's good to order on the menu. I also just like to meet people, find out where they're from, and what brought them to their current jobs. Danielle was a sweetie pie. There were two large parties on either side of us and she made sure our order went in first. She also checked on us after each round of deliveries--drinks, appetizers, and mains. We would've ordered dessert but we were too full. Next time. Because we're definitely coming back. One small suggestion: None of us are vegan/vegetarian but we know some vegans/vegetarians we'd like to bring to Ruby Begonia's, and it would be good to have a permanent vegan/vegetarian entree, like, for example, the Trumpet Mushroom Ragu Over Grits listed on the Sunday Supper Club menu on the restaurant's website. My aunt would also have loved to see a salad option listed on the Sides menu.

Was so looking forward to coming back and getting a full entree after the teaser sample size…read moreversions of their menus items we received at a Yelp event. Being a Southern girl at heart I love true Southern comfort food. I was very disappointed with the service and food or should I say lack of both. Took forever once we were seated to take our order mind you it was not busy and was early in the dining service. The wait staff came out three times to tell us they were out of the items we ordered. I would think there would be tighter communication with the kitchen and wait staff but to be out of that many items at 6pm, is not a good customer experience. The menu is not extensive so left very little entrees available to choice from. I ended up ordering a side of two biscuits which were lackluster to say the least. There was not even enough butter for one biscuit much less two and given time to get waitress took my second biscuit home rather than requesting more butter. My partner in crime ordered the appetizer of Pork Belly which I was told was very good. Left hungry which called for a fast food stop on our way home. As a staff member at a restaurant if there were that many times I had to come out and say something wasn't available I would apologize and ask manager to stop by table. Neither of which happened. We were there over an hour and forty minutes and left hungry and frustrated. We saw very little of our waitress other than to bring menu back out to reorder. Disappointing to drive 50 minutes one way for some comfort food only to leave hungry. The restaurant and bar area are pretty and they did put a lot of work into the remodel, wish they put same effort into menu and ordering of food needed to support menu. Really need a front house manager to address issues and concerns and to ensure a positive dining experience. Restaurant truly has the potential to be something great.

Located inside Star Cider, persnickety pig is a bbq restaurant. We ordered the poutine and it was…read moreto die for. You can order sweet stuff and chicken fingers as well. Definitely hits the spot when enjoying a cider from Star.