I don't know how this place can only have a 4.0 when it well exceeds a 5 and then some!!!!!…read more The food- absolutely delish and not overly done with flavors that literally burst with flavor and freshness! The shishito peppers were so sweet and tangy in the bacon jelly and cheese and oozed with goodness! The steak and chicken were such a great combo to share between my husband and I with both being such different profiles of taste and actually complimented one another. The steak itself was absolutely perfect and the bread under soaked up all those juices so you didn't have to lick the plate after (great ingenuity when dining out :)) The desserts were fantastic but the star of the show was def the raspberry blondie. It was everything I imagined and more. The perfect sweet and tart mixed in a bowl with spoons ... thank you for not plating this - I felt like I was at home about to sit on the couch and indulge in something I created. Perfect experience, perfect presentation and to top it off their restaurant is surrounded by their farm. Tomatoes, jalapeños, peaches, peppers, micro greens, greens, herbs..... with everything going on today in this world and every thing being recalled this is a place I can stand behind doing it the right way! Service the phenomenal, food was perfection and atmosphere was next to none.... Thank you so much for such an amazing dinner out!

Everything was fine, I didn't love this place like some others did…read more Medium charcuterie board was very good & had plenty for 2 to snack on. Wife had the Teras major steak with a portobello mushroom. Steak was good mushroom hardly had any mushroom in it & was tasteless. I had the fish & chip & fish was good, tartar was meh & potatoes were mushy Sangria was fine but small Bill was $135 B4 tip for 2 dinners an app & 1 alcoholic beverage. We won't be going back. *we were there on a chilly night, if we would've sat outside on their beautiful patio our experience may have been better

Checked out this pretty cozy local brewery and distillery in Batavia. Grainology is a terrific use…read moreof an old building in the historic downtown. It adds a certain charm that newer shiny places can't match. Has a pretty good variety in the draft list. The prices are pretty good for being local and making smaller batches of stuff. A lot here to drink. It's both a brewery and distillery, which is an interesting process. This means you can get something with hops, or something less filling and smoother. Has plenty of room inside if there's not some party going on. It's about $6 a pint. A way to be charitable is to pay a few more bucks to get the Ability Amber. This is an amber ale, of which the proceeds benefits Project Mobility, which gives bicycles to disabled children. This has notes of plum and raisin. Has a kitchen but food is limited. There's often a food truck out front where you can get things like chips for $2, lobster rolls, and more. Good place to get locally made beers and liquors. It's closed Mondays. They often have food trucks.

They seem closed. I hope they open again soon, since the outdoor spaces looked great! Their…read morewebsite implies they are trying to reopen but everything is shuttered. I had a chance to go more than a year ago and liked their beers. Now I wish I had gone more often.

Kind of hidden back behind crate and barrel outlet, this brewery offers pinball and trivia. We…read morestopped in to shoot some pinball and have a brew on our way home from a dinner date. The music kept cutting out after only a little bit of the song and it was driving me nuts. Well, they were doing music trivia. The ladies in our party dove deep into music trivia while the guys played pinball. Decent brews, decent space. My only complaint is the amount of kids that were there. I love my kids, but I was on a date night and there were SO many kids running around and trying to cut in on pinball games. It may just have been the parent's problem, but I got a sitter to get away from my kids. Why am I babysitting yours now? Service was good. Menu was deep and diverse. Will be back I think.

I saw that they were having meat bingo on their instagram and we were easily influenced. Apparently…read morethey have bingo every Tuesday and this one particular was meat prizes. For $20 you got your bingo cards and a dauber for a couple bucks extra. They don't normally serve food but they had a food truck serving meats from the same meat store they partnered with for the event. I definitely recommend getting there early so you can secure a spot as well as order food and drinks before the game starts. I waited and was busy socializing that I ended up having to rush and order before the game started. They made it super easy with the bingo and apparently my table was the lucky table because we had 2 winners in our group! Yay! Overall this was a fun time and would recommend especially on a Tuesday night!

Had the pleasure of attending a family party at Sturdy Shelter over the weekend. It was a large…read moreparty of I'd say 80 people and ben was our server for the entire five hours. He was amazing. He quickly learned everyone's drink, preferences, and anytime the drinks were getting low. He would ask if we were ready for another and was very friendly and personable, and always had a smile on his face. He was flawless in his execution of serving such a large party. I highly recommend sturdy shelter because of Ben. The sturdy shelter has a really nice private room upstairs as well as plenty of space and they also have a really nice outdoor patio overlooking the river.

Checked out this newer brewery in Batavia. It has a lot of room inside, but even that isn't enough…read morefor the large groups, and parties. Sturdy Shelter has a pretty good variety. A good amount of choices, whether it's light or a strong one that will kick ass. They also have a food menu, with basics such as pretzels and snacks. For the most part it's good. It's located in an old building downtown that has a couple levels. The upstairs is often used for private events like parties. If it's not available then it's hard to get a seat anywhere. The seats at the bar fill up, and there's only a few tables. It's about $7 a pint. There's a few of the more stronger ones that cost more though. Best one we had the last time was the 3 Amigos Imperial Stout. Full bodied and thick as a brick too. There's notes of ancho chilis, cacao nibs, cinnamon, and vanilla. Also got something to eat. It's $8 for the Bavarian Pretzel. Helps to absorb the alcohol. They also have chips and salsa among the food options. Got to add it to the list of breweries that seem to be everywhere in this city. It's located on Shumway Avenue in a historic old building full of history. This is a popular place to have private events or whatever.

Riverlands just keeps getting better every time I visit! The staff is incredibly friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. They're always happy to help you find the perfect beer or seltzer, whether you know exactly what you want or just want to try something new. The selection is fantastic, with a great variety of beers and seltzers that truly offer something for everyone. Sours are my absolute favorite. Plus, I'm always excited for their rotating Tiki Time drinks during the summer! The food trucks are always delicious and add a fun, fresh element when onsite. The outdoor (and pet-friendly) patio is yet another highlight. It's clear they continue to invest in making the space even better each year. It's such a great spot to relax, hang out with friends, and enjoy a drink (or two). Riverlands is easily my favorite local spot. Highly recommend giving this place a try and hopefully it'll become your new favorite, too!

Lively brewery with a variety of drink options! They have a…read morenice vibe indoor & outdoor space & oftentimes have different cuisines food truck. Plenty of parking spots but can get pretty busy during events. They host a variety of community activities. Family-friendly venue. Check their site for more info!

Stopped by here while on a road trip from Colorado to upstate NY. We had had EC brewing beers…read moreseveral years ago at a friends house, but can't get it shipped to CO. Very well worth the side quest.

Came to get a few beers at this small brewery in Batavia. Energy City is tucked away along a side…read morestreet in a building that's confusing looking. It doesn't look like a brewery would be there. Actually it is. They specialize in fruity ones and sours, so not beers that are hoppy obviously. Beers are typically hoppy to some point, but these aren't. It's for sure a type not many are used to having. These all have a lot of fruit, but what's unique is the fruit is added after the brewing process. Adds a lot of fruit flavor. These often have the consistency of a smoothie. It's about $8 a can. They brew in pretty small batches at Church Street Brewery in Itasca, and serve these at this taproom. Best we had the last time was the Bistro Pineapple Strawberry Habanero. This is a Berliner style weisse. Consistency was thick like a smoothie would be. This had a lot of fruit flavor, but it also had a tartness. For sure we could try some of these beers again. It's located on First Street. They're closed Mondays to Thursdays, pretty limited hours, so it's a place to go on weekends.

Great dog friendly brewery with a large selection of beers and many seating options (at the bar,…read morelarge high tops, low tops, indoor & outdoor). The bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly.

Great service, very dog friendly, and excellent beers!…read more We hit up 5 breweries in 2 days and this was our favorite one! Gimme more of that Midnight Mariachi! Thanks!

Great beers, and all their Seltz Ups are dope. 4.5 stars, but their bartenders are awesome so that…read moreeasily kicks it up to a 5+Star review.

An expected, delightful stop on our brewery tour! It's a small but mighty brewery taproom that…read moreoffered a lot of fun beer and seltzer options...including seasonal offerings! Many in the group tried flights because the options were plentiful. Super cute decorations outside for Halloween and family-friendly. Service was quick and got us served and on our way.

The food was great and our server was cool. I loved the rustic vibe. They had live music, which was…read morenice. The cocktail list was impressive as was the beer list.

Ordered a side salad that was supposed to come with cheese, lettuce, red onion and tomato. There…read morewere literally four pieces of diced tomato, plenty of red onion and only about 15 cheese shreds. Very little lettuce. It was like Ray Charles made my salad and missed the bowl. When I took it to the waitress and she brought it to the kitchen, the cook was as extremely rude and made outrageous comments for me to hear such as "that's tough" and "oh well"! He was extremely rude to his coworker who was just bringing it to his attention and knew I was feet away and could hear him. Normally I'm not a complainer, but for $6 I would expect something a bit more hearty and made like they cared! The waitress was excellent and very apologetic. The bad thing is the people we came with were deciding if they should cater an event with them and the decision was made after that experience. It will NOT be catered through there. All you had to do "chef" was put some more lettuce and topping in a bowl instead of acting like a petulant child! Trying to taunt a repeat customer and be rude to your coworker was the icing on the cake! If I walk in and see you, I'm walking back out.