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Golden Spike Pub

4.6 (88 reviews)
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Updated 3 months ago

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Very loud
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Chicken Tenders
Benny G.

The food here is absolutely fantastic! I had the spike burger and it was a home run! The chicken tenders were delicious! This is a must try! Service was perfect! Also the bar setting was very nice! All around a great place!

Vonny W.

During our family roadtrip to Syracuse, we actually had the intention of visiting one out of two popular food establishments but to our dismay, they were first come first serve only and had too long of a wait. This actually worked out in our favor as that was the reason we stumbled upon this hidden gem! Not to mention, it was a bonus that this spot has its own free parking lot as that was also the other struggle we were facing with the more popular establishments in the downtown area. Upon entering, we walked into a completely empty dining room. No employees, no customers. You can imagine our slight confusion and fear about whether that meant this wasn't a good spot to be. We then realized that down the hall on the left, there was a bar area which was very lively and filled with people. Back to the dining area, there was an employee who had already seemingly clocked out, who asked if we had been helped yet, and when we said no, he went to the kitchen to grab the hostess. The waitress then told us we could seat ourselves wherever we liked, so we opted for some high chairs and a table near the side of the restaurant. We were quickly offered menus and drinks. As for food, we ended up ordering a bunch of dishes to share: - BANG BANG SHRIMP TACOS WITH TORTILLA CHIPS & SALSA: I was pleasantly surprised by this dish which actually might be my favorite out of everything we had. The shrimp were of good size and tender. The portions of the entire dish were really good as well. - CHICKEN TENDERS WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES: The tenders striked me as being hand battered and had a nice, light crisp to them. Their honey mustard sauce was homemade and so good that we had to ask for more! The sweet potato fries were a $2 upcharge but worth it in my opinion. I thought it was interesting that they served them with a side of maple syrup versus an aioli (which we pair it with typically in Canada). - SPIKE BURGER WITH HOMEMADE CHIPS: I requested my burger to be medium and it was exactly that with a nice light pink center. The brioche bun was soft and the meat had a really nice char to it, tasting like it came straight off a grill. The homemade chips were also such a good call, as they were so light, crispy, and not greasy at all. - PHILLY CHEESE STEAK WITH CRINKLE FRIES: If I had to pick my least favorite dish, it might be this one as some of the meat was on the drier side. I'm also not the biggest fan of crinkle fries as they're very potato-y and soft, and I definitely felt they could be crispier. This was a Wednesday special though! - CEASAR SALAD: A regular 'ol salad, I don't have much to say about it other than the fact that I wish there was a little more dressing. Service was very friendly between both the waitress and the nice gentleman (owner?) who came out to say bye to us and have a chat when he found out we were from Ontario. Our waitress came by multiple times to check up on us, gave us extra sauces without hesitation, and made sure our glasses were full. This place has a really cute vibe to it, between the decor with neat trinkets, as well as the soft music in the background. Note: there is a 0.04 cent per dollar charge for credit card payment.

Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Parmesan Garlic French Fries
Emily L.

Food and service was very great! Not a long wait. Chicken and fries were very crispy if that's your jam! All around good vibe for food and drinks.

chicken tenders and fries
Jessica G.

The service was very friendly and attentive. This was probably the best part of my visit. They did have a nice selection of beers on tap and in cans. It was a cozy pub and typical of what you might expect for ambiance. I came here because so many people have raved about their chicken tenders. I had to try them for myself. Unfortunately, they were not good at all. They were greasy, the chicken was dry and not juicy. There was more breading than chicken. I brought them home for family to try and they said it tasted like they were fried in the same oil as fish. This might have been a one off so I won't write them off, maybe other food they have tastes better.

Wings and rings. Really solid spot
Chris C.

Really chill spot. Solid chicken courdon d blue. Too. Some ri keno. Some good music and a few tvs. Just perfect

Spike Burger with mac n cheese
Alex F.

I don't think the pictures we have on here do it justice- it's a super quaint little place with really friendly and hardworking staff. Pretty extensive food menu except they ran out of their fish special right before we got there. Every guest at my table loved their meal (I captured a pic of all of them). The chicken on my sandwich was flaky and fresh. Everything on our table looked super fresh and well made. They only offered one dessert tonight which was fried Oreos.

Maddy F.

The perfect pub food! When you're in need of some quality comfort food, this is the place to go. There's a dining area separate from the bar area. It's a rustic aesthetic but very clean and up kept. We tried the striker garlic honey wings and grilled cheese w bacon and garlic truffle fries. The sauce on the wings was delicious and they were crispy. Love a solid grilled cheese that melts in your mouth. I def will be back. Mary, our server was very sweet!

Jay D.

So....I guess I was here in 2019. My daughter in law pointed that out! Don't remember. Fast forward 2023. Great experience! Marge ordered the prime rib with two sides. The prime rib came out medium rare as ordered. You could cut it with a butter knife. Melt in your mouth goodness. Her sides were fries and mac salad. Fries were standard crinkle cut. Mac salad was on point. Horn pasta with plenty of chunky cheeses. Nice representation of homemade pasta salad. Tasty dressing. I had the fried haddock, with Mac and cheese and coleslaw as my sides. Fried haddock pretty standard. Tartar and cocktail sauces definitely homemade. Mac and cheese was cheesy and moist. Coleslaw had a nice homemade dressing recipe taste. I appreciated that the cabbage was not all finely chopped as well. Bartender/server was friendly and attentive. Clientele was locals with a friendly vibe. We really enjoyed it. Check em out !

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12 days ago

It's a good local spot. We found it by chance one trip to Syracuse. The staff is all so nice.

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Service was friendly and fast, bone-in wings not great a little to soggy for me, onion rings were good

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2 years ago

Stopped in on way to golf. Food was great, served hot with great, attentive service. I'll be back there soon.

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Everything was delicious and plenty of food for the price. It was ready and hot right when I arrived. I'll be back if I'm up here again.

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Service and the food were excellent. Tenders were the best . Wings were crispy and so great! Bartender was really friendly

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3 years ago

Awesome spot!! The Bang, Bang shrimp tacos are so good. Clean, great service and food is real good. Shout out to Mary our server!!

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