Sunday brunch is a special meal. Of all the commercial experiences it's the least necessary, and…read moreyou hope to have a very pleasurable meal in a comfortable, relaxed experience. Opened on December 3rd, Patocka's Gastropub is one of the few restaurants in the greater Binghamton area to offer Sunday Brunch. We love Sunday brunches so it was a no brainer to go to Greene, NY to sample the fare. The outside has been renovated, and provided the venerable building with a tasteful front. Inside, it's neat, clean, and tastefully though sparsely decorated. It has a welcoming and comfortable feel. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately. We opted for a booth, and Meg's upholstered bench was firm and comfy. I sunk into my bench enough to make the table uncomfortably high. I rolled my coat up to pad the seat, and came up to a roughly normal dining level. Menus, water, cloth napkins, and black tableware were brought right away. Drink orders were taken, and our drinks sat on the bar for over five minutes before our server brought them. It was another five minutes before our meal orders were taken. Our orders arrived in a reasonable time, and looked amazing. Meg's Eggs Benedict was done as she ordered but she'd have liked it a bit warmer. My French Toast, bacon, and Home Fries were all cold. I ate the bacon and toast, but was surprised by my home fries. They were tiny, over cooked, and surprisingly, a mix of white and sweet potatoes. They were not on the menu as such. I enjoy yams on occasion, but the occasion is not for breakfast. And, not cold and hard. Our server offered to get me some white home fries, but the cook told her it was not possible. No other substitution was offered, but she took them off the cheque. The ambient temperature was chilly. Meg wore her coat, I wore a sweater, so we were fairly comfortable. It's a very old building, so I anticipated that, and wore a sweater just in case. The staff were all cordial and friendly, and the pub was very nice inside and out. We were two of only a handful of diners, so the slow pace of service with two servers on duty seemed excessive. The cold food was a problem. I credit the fact that it is a rural village for the pace, but can't think of an excuse for cold meals. I will say that the dishes and the black tableware were epic. Loved them! Will we be going back to Patocka's? You bet. We'll stop by for a weekday lunch or maybe a weekend evening meal to give them another shot. Brunch may have to be mastered, but how is their regular menu? We'll see.

Patocka's is a must-try spot for Greene. Not only are the prices affordable, but the ambiance is…read moreoff the charts (compared to other spots nearby) whether sitting by their cozy faux fireplace or their classy bar area. I went here for lunch with some coworkers and everyone enjoyed their meal. I tried the Patocka's Special salad and thought it was a bit underdressed, but not bad. I would come again.

The food was good, but the service was very slow because there was one server working the whole…read morerestaurant. It was a late Saturday dinner for the 6 of us. We got our sodas 30 minutes later. Thankfully the food was good. The tater tots were crispy and the French onion soup was flavorful.

Cozy tavern. Fun server. Two of us at table for 5, they accommodated 5 last minute friends for a…read moretotal of 7. French Onion burger delicious. Tots crispy and warm, partner requested fryer fresh replacement - accommodated. Gratuity added, for less than 8? I wouldn't mind but I didn't look before I added regular tip to my share of bill, my bad.

While in Utica getting the truck serviced I consulted my trusty Yelp App looking for a brewery,…read morewhat pops up but Nail Creek Pub and Brewery. We sat at the bar which is typical and had the absolute best experience with Emma, the bartender, who was big as a barn pregnant, but looking very cute. Emma was personable, knowledgeable and very engaging. We really enjoy the conversation, food/beer experience. I had the tacos and hubby had the grilled cheese with a cup of the soup of the day, all was very tasty!! Beer was very yummy! Should you happen upon Utica, NY, stop by Nail Creek Pub and Brewery, it's a great place to take a load off and have a local brew, great service and conversation. Say hey to Emma, unless she is giving birth to her baby.

This is a great place to go to on St. Patrick's Day parade day morning in Utica. Service is great…read morethat day, the bartenders are attentive and friendly (especially if Linda is there). Any other time, if you are not a regular, this place might not be for you. I've been here several times with mixed experiences. The last time I was there was a Thursday in the summer of 2024. My husband, brother and I were excited to find seats at the bar and order dinner. The bartender was a short blonde woman and there was a male bar back. The bartender did not acknowledge us for over 15 minutes. We were actively looking at the menu on our phones and talking about what we wanted to try and attempted to make eye contact with her as she walked by us with no luck. She didn't even say "I will be right with you", literally no interaction. She was very friendly with everyone else around us seeming to know exactly what they were drinking and happy to get it for them. We left as we felt very unwelcome there and ended up having excellent service down the street at Lukin's.

I ordered takeout from this location. They had outdoor seating available and a modern, inviting…read moredining room. The staff were polite and greeted me promptly upon entering. My order was ready on time when I requested. My favorite part of the meal were the fresh cut fries and house made ketchup! The burger was also delicious with herb aioli and cheddar melted over the top. While it looked beautiful, the sesame brioche bun was too dense and did not enhance the burger so I removed it. The salad was a nice touch, except there was appeared to be only about 1 teaspoon of dressing along with it. It would have been nice if the restaurant had included silverware with my meal. The Four Screw cider was refreshing and complemented my meal. I'm very satisfied with my experience and would definitely come back again. Thanks!

What a difference 24 hours makes. I was still recovering from the awful Ocean Blue and found Motus…read more The restaurant is class from the decor to the service. The wine list is gory but very good. Every dish sounds exciting and thoughtful. I had the coquille st Jacques and it is the best appetizer I have eaten for many months. The pumpkin ravioli lacked a little depth of flavor when compared to that amazing appetizer. The broth and squash with the ravioli was excellent Can't wait to try more

We stopped into Hand + Foot for lunch and were so glad we did. The atmosphere is relaxed and…read morewelcoming, with exposed brick and ro artwork that gives the place an artsy, modern feel while still honoring its historic setting. Definitely a spot where you could linger for a while. Food-wise, we ordered the fried rice with crispy chicken (breaded in crushed Cheerios--yes, Cheerios, and yes, surprisingly delicious!), the bánh mì, and the crispy chicken sandwich, which ended up being the star of the show. Every bite of that sandwich was perfectly seasoned, crunchy, and satisfying. We upgraded our side to the greens, which came topped with some mysterious orange ingredient--maybe a grated carrot dressing? Whatever it was, it was scrumptious. We also ordered a side of pickles, which were surprisingly affordable and so flavorful that they disappeared fast. We didn't try any drinks, but the menu had plenty of interesting options to choose from. One of my favorite parts of the experience was how family-friendly the place felt: while we waited, the kids grabbed a new-to-us game (The Enchanted Forest) from the board game shelves, which made the time fly by. Service was attentive and friendly without hovering, and overall we had a fantastic experience. If we lived closer, this would be a regular lunch spot for sure!

We arrived for an early dinner with a 4 year old and 1 year old. Like many folks with small kids, I…read morewas a bit put off by the name but with the great reviews, we decided to try it. The ambiance is dim and quiet, but they were happy to have us. My 4 year old used colored pencils on coloring sheets we brought with us. For babies and small kids, they have ingelisa chairs that clip on the high tables and I was concerned about the high chairs for our 4 year old but it was fine. She devoured her entire meal(chicken tenders) and a half of our 1 year olds' (they have a kids menu with chicken tenders, grilled peanut butter and fluff, noodles with butter, hot dog..). The service was fast and great. While I am vegetarian and my spouse is gluten free, we are always pleasantly surprised when we both find delicious food. I loved the general tso's poboy with cauliflower and tofu. I wish there was more cauliflower since my 1 year old took many of those pieces. My spouse got something with "pulled pork and quinoa" and he said it was very good too.

Best place in town to have a relax night out great friendly staff and bartenders ! Amazing food !read more

The best bar tenders and snacks! Highly recommend for a chill night! Very clean and great atmosphereread more

From the friendly greeting when we came in, the great atmosphere/vibe and really delicious upscale…read morepub food... this place is a 10+!! 10/10 recommend!

It has been about 10 years since I last visited Ithaca Beer Company. The last time we came here we…read morecelebrated friendships and it was my first time of coming to Ithaca. We had a wonderful time. This time, I ordered the vegetarian chorizo burger. The burger It came with large cut potato fries. My only issue stemmed from our waiting for our orders for well over 30 minutes. We placed our orders the same time as our friends. Yes they received their orders within 10 minutes. Our server asked if we placed our burger orders. We said yes. The burger tasted decent but a little cold. The fries tasted cold. I felt we got overlooked and ignored. I do like the ambience. It felt relaxed and chill.

Drinks were great! A little too great if you know what I mean. Didn't stop yapping all night long…read more Ended up downtown- crazy night. Food was bomb I think. Great service and drinks and food. The perfect girls night. Very cozy environment where we could all laugh and be free. Great aesthetic and vibes the drinks ended up on my instagram story, love this place 10/10 recommend to a friend yolo!

the location of this place was a little off putting just as you're turning into what feels like a…read moreresidential driveway but it's a very neat place. it's very pretty on the outside. the only complaint i have is the spacing on the inside as it felt i was constantly worried about hitting someone passing by. the service was too tier and our server was pretty funny. made sure waters were always filled like even after a single sip. the fries were super good, so was the ranch, the pasta was nice. i should've got something different as i was slightly freaked by the shell and legs of the crab and it tasted more fried than anything else.

What can I say? Ithaca Ale House remains a classic…read more As someone who can't eat gluten, I always appreciate the servers taking extra time to find out what I can actually eat from their kitchen. They always go the extra mile!!

Our first bar in the area for some brew, and it didnt disappoint. Drank a few porters from Great…read moreLakes Brewing(yum) started chatting up the bartender (Danielle) who gave us info on some other places to hit, she was super nice. She also recommended the wings with the "garbage" sauce, and im so glad she did!!! Fricking delish!!!! We did boneless, & it was worth it.

Food was very good…read more THEIR Utica Greens, sauteed escarole with prosciutto, garlic, hot cherry peppers & toasted breadcrumbs topped with asiago and parmesan cheese was some of the best around. Pasta Richard, Blackened chicken breast tossed with brandy & Asiago cream sauce served over pasta, was excellent. Smash burger special, extra special. Smash burger, turkey, ham, roast beef yes, really, even bacon and cheese. Extra yummy. Service was very good, plus let's not forget their freshly baked popovers. Oh so good. Walking off the main sidewalk walk down steep steps into their bar area. From there into the dining room. Street parking or prvate lot.

Extensive menu, a choice for everyone…read more Popovers were a pleasant surprise to open the meal (instead of bread). Honey butter was excellent Had the Redneck Smashburger (with brisket because I could ) and Chicken Marsala, both highly recommended Service was quick and attentive Downstairs so a little "close" but still a fun space, cozy bar with hundreds of names carved into the walls... Upstairs a little more formal but still very laid back Part of the Lincklaen Hotel, built in 1835. Cool spot.