Friend came in from out of town. Since they were staying on that side of town we chose a place…read moreclose by for a late dinner and talk. Sat at a table near the bar in a not so crowded atmosphere. We each got something to drink and then dinner. One of the specials was a beef stew in a bread bowl. I asked if I could get the meal without the bread bowl and they happily accommodated. I actually thought this was pretty good. You don't get a lot of contents such as meat, potatoes, or vegetables, but the gravy was good and the meal was decent. The waitress was kind enough to ask if I wanted mashed potatoes because I didn't get the bread bowl. Pass. Nothing comes with the dinner so I ordered a side salad. The salad was almost a meal in itself. Plenty of fresh crunchy vegetables including olives and tomatoes. Though I asked for no croutons I got them anyway. Sprinkled some creamy Italian and crumbly blue cheese on top for a perfect finish.

My brother in law, a long time patron of The Retreat, passed away. Hodgie was how everyone knew…read morehim. After his memorial service, we gathered at The Retreat after in honor of him. Not only did they heard and knew of his passing, they didn't know we were showing up to honor his memory at the place he loved. They gave us a round of shots and a few free appetizers. Our family then enjoyed a wonderful dinner. To the owners and staff who served us, THANK YOU!!!

I didn't even know that they served food here but my friend suggested we try here for lunch after…read moreour walk at Destiny mall. We were greeted warmly by the bartender who was taken care of a few patrons at the bar. We grabbed menus and sat down at a separate area where the dart boards are. Sign said to go up to the bar to order. The bartender "Megan" was very friendly and made us feel at home. I ordered the smothered steak sandwich with curly fries. They had an up charge for fries over potato chips but I was in the mood for fries and it was reasonable $1.99. The sandwich was huge and I especially liked that the bun was toasted and crisp. The meat was not over cooked and the cheese was melted with the peppers and onions underneath. The fries looked pale but they were cooked and lightly salted. The cook brought the food out to us which was a nice touch. They checked on our table several times to make sure we were ok. My lunch mates had hamburgers which they really liked. Altogether a pleasant experience. This is not a fancy place but they have good reasonable food (my lunch was 15.15 total with tax and up charge for using a credit card).

Incredible wings, terrible experience. Music was blaring at…read morea level that I could not stand, even as a young person who loves music and a good time. I was unable to have a conversation with my boyfriend. An incredibly intoxicated man came up to me SCREAMING in my ear, while I was turned away with my finger in my ear to attempt to send a signal of disinterest and discomfort, his even more intoxicated friend then joined and encroached on my seat. When I jumped up, my skirt was stuck under him, because he was so close to me to a point that he was partially sitting on my stool. The bartender witnessed this interaction and continued pouring them drinks. While waiting for our take out order, I was so happy to have a drink in my hand. I have never "downed" a double gin and tonic faster in my life. There was no quiet corner to escape to, and my boyfriend was seething in anger and disgust the entire 20-25 minutes we waited there, as well as the 20 minute drive home. I was sorry that he didn't have a drink to take the edge off during our experience there, but he was not willing to give them a single dollar. At no point in my life would I have wanted to experience this place, and at no point will I be returning. Chicken wings were delicious.

After reading highly rated reviews on Yelp, I decided Uncle Joe's would be a great local spot for…read moredinner during our Friday night in Ithaca. Many restaurants in town had long waits, so I was pleasantly surprised when we were able to walk right in... until I realized the place was nearly empty. There were two men playing pool and a couple of people sitting at the bar, and everyone seemed surprised to see us walk through the door. Our server was friendly and told us to sit anywhere. When I asked why it was so quiet, she explained it was the slow season. We looked over the menus and tried ordering chips and guacamole--only to learn they were out of guacamole. Next, we tried mozzarella sticks--also unavailable. As we looked for a third option, my son asked if their chicken wings used a dry rub. The server said she'd check with the cook... and went over to ask one of the guys playing pool. She returned to tell us he was not only the cook but also "a very good pool player." We then noticed no one in the restaurant had food in front of them, the air had a dingy smell, and the whole atmosphere felt off. At that point, we decided not to stay. Back in the car, I checked Yelp again and realized most of the glowing reviews were from five years ago. This might have been a great spot in the past, but based on our experience, it seems it's no longer the vibrant local hangout it once was. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend it.

Had every single football game on Sunday. Food was decent, greasy bartenders and service. Go Bills.read more

Some reviewers referred to it as a dive, but it's definitely a step above it. I only had cheese…read morecurds but it does have a full menu. They also have a wide selection of drafts, but it's 95% local/big names, not really my game. For drinks, I had a draft ($5) and a nice/strong jack/coke ($8). They do charge a bit extra if you pay with a card. Don't be afraid of the $10 parking charge sign for parking outside, no need to pay for parking if you are coming to the bar.

I met my friend on a late Sunday afternoon. The bar area was busy with families from events, and…read moresome young children. I was able to scoot into a corner of bar seats waiting on my friend. A short wait for menus and to scour drink menu. I went with pomegranate cosmo, unfortunately it lacked presentation due to shortage of appropriate glassware. Server was apologetic, taste was pleasant but strong and lacking garnish. My friend just ordered a light draft and we ordered Reuben egg rolls to share. Best Reuben egg rolls I have had in the Cuse! Tons of tender corned beef, and just a hint of sauerkraut and Swiss served with thousands island dressing! I ordered an extra for take out for my Irish man at home and short rib tacos. Those did not keep well for take out, more meat and toppings would improve the continuity compared to tortillas. Service excellent, frequently checked upon for refills and food order. Prompt delivery and friendly service! Great place for meetups with a pub sports bar atmosphere. I'm not sure I noticed remanence of the prior press room. Many televisions great for sport events. Menu is simple and pub oriented.

Emily is great! Dive bar but a must check out! Spin the shot wheel and decorate a dollar to post on…read morethe wall.

Cheap drinks, awesome vibes and even better bartenders. Best dive bar in upstate New York!read more

I was in town for work and staying nearby in Liverpool. My brother and his family live in…read moreRochester, so they joined me so we could go out and spend time together. They chose the spot, and I'm glad they did! It was Thursday night, opening night of March Madness- and they also had a euchre tournament going on too...at least I think it was euchre? Parking was tough because it was so busy. We were able to get a table for dinner, and Bailey Z was our server. She was great! Friendly, helpful and professional. Never needed to ask for anything because she had it covered. I had a big lunch, and my nephew and brother also had a late lunch so I tried to go "light". Haha Started with a Bloody Mary with no garnishes, asked for some spice and it delivered! They were running a specials menu, so I started with the Reuben egg rolls. Super crunchy, had great flavor, and it had to have been a homemade 1000 island dressing. It was heavenly. My brother went with the Turkey Cobb salad, it was giant, bountiful, and looked really robust. My nephew ordered 20 wings to share with everyone. Half garlic parm, half sweet chili. Blue cheese also seemed to be homemade, I automatically ask for extra and it was worth it. I ordered the French onion soup, and the bacon cheeseburger dip which came with tricolored tortilla chips, seasoned and a perfect vehicle for the dip. Everyone was happy with the food. Too happy, we had leftovers and I have to say that the Reuben rolls and wings were still good as leftovers. It's a good thing I don't live in Syracuse because I'd have been there every weekend. It was packed inside, so we knew it was popular. Thanks to Bailey and the team for a great evening! I'll be back!

Pot roast dinner was nice comfort food on this pouring rain evening. Would have liked more mashed…read morepotatoes. Saved half for the next day. Friendly, attentive staff.

This venue is not like any other in the area! They have a spacious inside, with an outside bar and…read moreheating lamps to keep you warm in the cold months. They have a bar style on one side of the place, then you go outside, and there is a second venue that they hold concerts in. The food is good, the service is great.

Went there to play volleyball and almost passed out because of the smell of weed. It was so strong…read moreand disgusting and kept getting worse the more we played. The refs weren't doing their job right either. We kept having to remind them that we got points because our ref and the one behind him were talking the whole time and not doing his actual job.

Had a cup of homemade tomato soup. Hot and tasty!…read moreOrdered a Philly steak on bakery roll. Hot, lots, really hot and crisp sweet potato fried. Everything was really good. Attentive service. Really good restaurant in a small, rural town in South-central NY State. The town is proud of The Stadium and it's much better than it has to be. Great first time experience!!!

We went into The Stadium tonight, and even though one of the two waitresses had called out and it…read morewas noticeably busy, our waitress Jolie absolutely rose to the occasion. She made sure we, and everyone else in the restaurant had everything we needed in a timely and friendly manner. I was genuinely impressed with how she handled the whole operation: waiting tables, bussing tables, managing the bar, and answering the phones, all with a smile and without missing a beat. The food, as always, was delicious. We've been coming to The Stadium for over 3.5 years now and have never had a bad meal. If you're looking for the best burgers, wings, and friendliest service in the area, this is the place to go. Huge shoutout to Jolie for her incredible work tonight. You ran the show like a freakin pro!!

My co-worker was ordering lunch one day and mentioned she was ordering from A Change of Pace. I've…read moreheard of this bar before but had never actually tried it. She went on to list a bunch of items she loves from there and kept saying how good the food is, so I was sold. I ended up calling and placing our order, and they dropped it off right at my job, which was super convenient. I ordered the honey barbecue wings and added a side of barbecue sauce--though honestly, I didn't even need it. These wings were slamming. As you can see from the picture, every single wing was soaked perfectly in sauce. No dry spots at all. You get a dozen wings with your order, and they also include celery and ranch on the side. Even the celery and ranch tasted heaven-sent, which says a lot because usually that's just an afterthought. They have a pretty full menu with a nice variety of American-style dishes to choose from. I've heard it's a great bar atmosphere too, although I haven't eaten inside yet--but I'm definitely looking forward to that experience. Based on the food alone, I'll absolutely be ordering from here again.

Great local place! This establishment welcomes everybody and it's a great place to meet new people…read moreand hear amazing stories. The wings are some of the best in the area and the bartenders are friendly and on top of it every time I've been here it's been very little wait times for anything and the food is hot and fresh.

Recently stopped in here with my son when we had a little time to kill. Pleasantly surprised to see…read moreit updated with games we hadn't seen before. We hadn't been there in a while but they updated their skee ball game to a PAC Man themed game. The Hungry Hippos game was also finally working on this visit. As always, there are a few non-working sections of games throughout the place.

We came on a rainy day when we had some time to kill. We decided to play a few games and my…read moresignificant other grabbed a beer. The bar area wasn't busy and no one seemed that interested in taking my husband's order. Two employees walked by us completely and finally a 3rd person helped us, he wasn't in a hurry to help either. So that part of our experience had a lot of room to improve. I found it weird that there were no prices on the drink menu. Other than that it was a rainy Saturday so it was what you would expect. It was loud and packed. And if you have been here before it's the same racket of charging you for a card, and trying to entice you to spend more for credits any way they can. Some of the games needed to be serviced, which was disappointing.