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Griffin's Pub

4.3 (14 reviews)
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Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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We stopped here after a long drive. Had a great conversation with pub staff, really good fresh food.

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Family owned for 33 years. Just a lovely local spot to have a generously poured drink.

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Great little Irish bar in downtown Utica!

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Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar

3.6
(287 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$$

Wow I am so excited to share this review! What an amazing experience we had at this restaurant…read more Welcomed with a friendly greeting & beautiful smile, Chase offered us a comfy booth. Then greeted by Kyle our waiter who was awesome! So classy, and so prompt, great service, suggestions, check backs, fantastic! Now the food! The bang bang cauliflower was delicious. Crispy outside, tasty seasoning, tender cauliflower. Outstanding salads with tender chicken on the Caesar salad and the shrimp was perfectly cooked on the Asian salad with crisp mixed lettuce and a sweet savory dressing. Kudos to the chef or chefs. One of the best restaurants! We will be back! Hoping to sit on the outdoor patio that I am sure is wonderful in a nice day. They also have a private room for special events. A fantastic drink menu is a bonus.

The food remains consistently excellent. The service continues to decline. Whether the place is…read morefull or empty, whether you have reservations for two or for 10 people, your table simply will not be ready. The average wait time is 20 minutes beyond your reservation time. Once you are finally seated, the wait staff are knowledgeable and friendly and will help you select your evening repast. And then you will wait again. Typically at least 20 minutes for your food. For your drinks, for your appetizers. It wasn't always like that. There is an internal inefficiency in their kitchen operations in recent months that results in delays. They seem to have enough staff. They just seem to have lost their rhythm. The ambience is lovely, the table settings fine. But there are little things that are slipping. As you can tell from my many reviews of this restaurant over the last several years, this beautiful establishment has achieved four stars. But today in June 2026, their beautiful cuisine is served on nice porcelain plates, but their coleslaw is served in a paper cup. The music is way too loud so you can't have a conversation at the table unless you scream. And they claim to not be allowed to turn the music down. They clearly cater to the 30 and under crowd. The 60s and older are not a priority for them. Wine is properly served, and the drinks are nicely mixed but to get a refill will take you a very long time. When the tables around you are empty, it begs the question as to what is the cause of the delay. My last two dinners here experienced these inexcusable delays. I hope they get the problem straightened out. Because this really is a destination restaurant.

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Silk

Silk

4.8
(4 reviews)
0.3 mi

Stopped into Silk in Utica, NY and came away seriously impressed…read more We started with the spinach and artichoke dip, and it set the tone right away--rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. It's one of those appetizers that's easy to judge a kitchen by, and this one was done exactly right. Great flavor, great texture, and clearly made with care. The ambiance is fantastic. Silk has that upscale-but-comfortable feel where you can relax but still feel like you're somewhere special. The lighting, décor, and overall vibe make it a great spot whether you're grabbing drinks with friends or settling in for a full evening out. Service was top notch from start to finish. Attentive without hovering, friendly, and knowledgeable--exactly what you hope for when trying a new place. The drink program really stands out. The cocktails were interesting and expertly prepared, and you can tell the bartenders know what they're doing. They also have a large selection of spirits, including plenty of off-the-beaten-path bottles for people who like to try something different. It's a great place to explore beyond the usual picks. Overall, Silk delivers across the board--great food, excellent service, a stylish atmosphere, and a seriously solid bar program. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Utica.

Def a solid date spot...never experienced slight tipsiness wit a sugar high....but tha good was…read moresolid...her and I wasn't tha biggest fan of tha dessert burger "Some Like it Sweet" but tha churro fries made up for it....but she also wasn't a fan of tha "Seductive Inferno" whereas I love it... Drinks were solid...I tried the "It was all a Dream" and "Peepers (which had an interesting drinking glass which is on my amazon list)"....she had the "Carrie Bradshaw in a pleated skirt" and "Crème de la Crème"....she loved tha CB but not so much the Crème... There is a finger foods menu via QR code in tha menu...we had tha "Forbidden Fungi" and "Guilty Pleasures" which was on time to collide with tha pending sugar rush we was about to have... Server was super nice and helpful...Great atmosphere...feel it coulda been a tad bit darker similar to Nostra or Georgios...since it's advertised as a date spot...but that's picking knits... We liked it...

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