A true hometown diner with amazing food and outstanding service. The staff is welcoming, the meals…read moreare consistently delicious, and the cozy atmosphere makes every visit enjoyable. Highly recommend! Great $ too!

We were visiting the area, and were appealed to this restaurant due to its old time diner look and…read morethe vintage car out front. Once we were inside, that vibe continued. The vintage diner feel was cozy, and the Coca-Cola light fixtures were unique. Each table also had its own vintage jukebox. We came on a busy Sunday morning, but got lucky and were sat right away. From the beginning, and throughout our experience, the staff were very friendly. Our sever brought us drinks within minutes, and we were able to put in our orders pretty quick. Like I said, it was a busy Sunday, so it took awhile for us to receive our food. But this gave my wife and I time to talk, and enjoy the ambiance. I ordered the breakfast lasagna (had never seen this before) with white toast and a side of corned beef hash. When the food came out, it was warm and fresh. The breakfast lasagna had a nice flavor from the peppers and onions and meats that were baked inside. The base was made from what seemed like mashed potatoes which threw me off a little, but wasn't bad. The toast had a good toast to it, and was nicely buttered. I am a corned beef hash lover, and Shorty's was pretty good! The flavors meshed well together and the texture was great. My wife ordered the sausage gravy and biscuits which was not great. The sausage gravy was lacking flavor, with the main taste being cream. The sausage within the gravy was cut up sausage links, and for myself and my wife at least, we prefer ground sausage. Lastly, the biscuits were nothing to write home about. They were not bad but they didn't wow. Overall, I gave Shorty's a three because the food didn't wow me. There was not anything wrong with the food we had at all, and we will probably be back in the future to try some of their other food. Otherwise, my wife and I also loved the feel of the diner itself.

Here's a review that sounds like you--balanced, appreciative, and observant:…read more Walking into the Crystal Restaurant is like taking a step back in time. Before you even open the door, the vintage neon sign proudly advertising "Air Conditioned for Your Comfort" makes you smile and reminds you of an era when air conditioning was a luxury worth bragging about. Inside, the restaurant has done a wonderful job preserving its history. The original pressed tin ceiling, beautiful woodwork, mosaic tile floor, vintage lighting, and classic booths create an atmosphere that is difficult to find anymore. You can tell this isn't a place trying to look old--it is old, and it has been lovingly maintained. If you appreciate historic architecture, take a few minutes to look around. It's worth it. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. My daughter enjoyed her eggs, sausage, and toast, while I had a bacon, egg, and bacon sandwich on toast with mayonnaise, along with a bowl of oatmeal and a cup of coffee. Everything was fresh and satisfying. My only minor suggestion would be that I would have liked my toast a little more done, especially since my daughter's was toasted just the way I prefer. It certainly wasn't enough to take away from the experience. The Crystal Restaurant has been serving the Watertown community since 1925, and it's easy to understand why it has become such a local landmark. Places with this much history and character are becoming increasingly rare. If you're looking for a good breakfast served in a restaurant with genuine historic charm, the Crystal Restaurant is well worth a visit.

A historic institution in Watertown. My husband grew up coming here and we stop in whenever we…read morevisit. Very cool old vibes. Food is ok, the selling point is the low prices. Very friendly staff that remember regulars.

The food here is spectacular. The bar is great, with drinks that could flow all night, and the…read morestaff is friendly. They have separate bar dining and formal dining experiences, so it fits a wide range of needs. I would recommend this place for a good time with good food!

We went for lunch after the locals recommended them. I had their Barnyard Burger: 8 oz. burger with…read morebacon, crispy onion straws, cheddar, honey bbq sauce and topped with 2 chicken tenders. (Served with choice of fries or side salad). It was delicious. Very flavorful, although I did remove the tenders and had them separately. I also had their Loaded Fries: Smothered with chili, cheese, online and sour cream. YUM!

Locally owed and operated diner and very community minded. Looking for great breakfast or lunch…read moredefinitely check this place out. The great thing is they rotate their specials everyday. Full disclosure I'm a regular here and don't need to give them my drink order because they know it. The patrons for the most part are regulars too and that says a lot. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Although small it doesn't take long to get a seat if not immediately. They have a good takeout business going as well with the local community. There is no franchise feel at all here and if you want to know what's going on in the community this is the place to go.

Excellent locally owner diner! Home style cooking which is…read moregenerally right on. Staff is very friendly & professional

We ended up here as a happy accident. We didn't realize the brewery was closed at this location and…read morewere thrilled to find this spot open instead. Upon entering we found a really cute place with tables and some bar seating. It has a cute and casual atmosphere with popular songs playing but in blue grass style. It wasn't busy because they just opened for the day so we were seated immediately. We were happy to see they carried beer from Wayland, a local brewery from our area. We ordered drinks and food and it came out quickly. Our server was attentive and was able to speak to all our menu questions to ensure we got what we needed. I ordered a class of Pinot Grigio and the Martha salad with grilled chicken. It was absolutely delicious, very flavorful and tasty. The cilantro and dates were a nice add on to a salad. The dates were a nice sweet contrast to the salty goat cheese. I was impressed that they had a lot of healthy and gf options that were wonderful and didn't feel like an afterthought on the menu. I am told the blackstrap bbq chicken sandwich was wonderful. The chicken and onion straws were nice and crispy. The bbq sauce wasn't overpowering but added a nice addition to the sandwich. The onion ring on top was a huge bonus and the fries were perfection, possibly the star of the show. I'd highly recommend if you are in the area. We hope to be able to come back another time soon.

I was on vacation while I visited this spot. They know how to do chicken that's for sure. I got the…read morebang cock sandwich and HOLY MOLY! 10/10 recommend (be sure to get extra sauce)! Their tacos appetizer is also absolutely delicious! I wish I lived here so I could keep coming back

Cute little truck stop diner off the highway. Clean and homey inside - regular kitchen tables and…read morechairs. Felt right at home right away! Waitress was patient with our five year old. Kiddo got the blueberry muffin that was so delicious - sugary every bite! He also tried a slice of the French toast which was eggy and perfect! I got the chicken tenders and fries and was pleased with the portion and price! Fries could have been a little less brown. I was insanely jealous of my husband's turkey club. It was HUGE and was so good! We would definitely return on our next trip to the Bay!

Camping in the area we wanted to have lunch on our way out. I looked at lovely yet and found "the…read moreflying spatula" had good reviews. We arrive around 11am. The parking lot was empty. Thinking oh great is this place closed. Do we need to find another place. The shear panic. All the signs say open so we went in. What a quiet little "truck stop" diner. So conveniently located. Easy on easy off. Ashamed it wasn't busier. So please go here and support the flying spatula so it stays! First off there is a lot of choices. Everything sounded good. Kiddo got a blueberry muffin. It came hot and delicious. He also got a slice of French toast. Both very good. Wife got the chicken tendies and fries. (She panicked and wasn't ready so she ordered the old reliable) As for me I ordered the turkey club and it was hands down top turkey club I've ever had. This skyscraper was massive. We bother ordered the homemade fries and they were meah. Better with some more salt. All in all I think we'll stop every year we're in town and will recommend to everyone headed that way.

Excellent seasonal dining with beautiful patio and cozy ambience. The best brunch in the region!…read moreWorth the visit for the outdoor Sunday brunch.

Unfortunately I have to reduce my stars from 4 to 3. My husband and I went out for a celebratory…read moredinner and when we arrived for our reservation there was hardly any other patrons present. I still love the outdoor patio and live music! I ordered a creamy espresso martini but got a regular espresso martini. It was delicious. I ordered the special which was described as sea bass risotto. The fish was tasty but it was most definitely not risotto. Just a plain rice. I ordered the dish because I love risotto. My husband ordered the filet medium but it was well done. They also only had one dessert to offer. Overall, pretty underwhelmed and annoyed with how much it cost.

Ordered chicken tenders and was expecting breaded chicken breast. They were processed pressed…read morechicken. The mashed potatoes and cottage cheese was good but don't feel it should have been a $17 meal. It should have been on the kids menu. Last time my husband ordered fish tacos that come with beans and rice. Couldn't hardly find the fish and the beans and rice looked and tasted like they were cooked a week ago and warmed in the microwave. We used to love this restaurant, but it has been going downhill every time we stop there. Service is quick, but maybe too quick to ask about dessert when you're only halfway through your meal. Ambiance is always good though and staff is very friendly. Sad when it's the only restaurant around but I've had better truck stop diner food. It was a really good restaurant. What happened Jeb's?

Great big menu with great big portions! What's not to love? Came here for lunch while staying in…read morethe area and it was quite good for the four of us. Any place with free refills on fountain drinks and homemade onions is always tops in my book, but my wrap was excellent. The Chicken Portobello Wrap has a blend of very flavorful cheeses and I loved with the grilled chicken and portobello mushroom and roasted red peppers. Great combo! The onion rings were stellar. The dipping sauce was hard to not just dip everything on my plate in, (I did it anyways)! Our server was so nice and made sure we had coffees and waters filled and love the at home vibe of the place. Great gem up in the north country!