Jerry&#x27;s Place

5/5/26-Take out for 5 people-All Taco's were delicious, (…read moreBeef & Chicken) Everyone should try them Will return Carl L

Went to Mel's for the 1st and it was nice. It was a packed Tuesday evening for their Taco Tuesday…read morenight. The interior is well lit and I love that cause I like to see what I'm eating. Our server was nice and friendly. Now let's get to the food. We started out with the calamari app which was good. Not too salty and I like my calamari with banana peppers so it was just to my liking. I had the steak and risotto entree- the risotto was absolutely delicious and had great flavor. The steak however needed seasoning. It was kind of bland. And instead of serving it medium as I requested, it came out more of a medium rare. My husband had the fish tacos which were ok. Typical fish taco but the fish could have used a touch more seasoning. For dessert we had the almond cake (delicious) and pistachio cheesecake (also delicious). I would like to go back to try some of the other things on their menu that I hope will be more flavorful than what we had this 1st time around.

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Doubleday Cafe

4.1(445 reviews)

Nothing fancy, but for a small cafe, it provided a solid breakfast option. The name is a fun…read morereference to the purported inventor of baseball. It's not a very big space, but we didn't have any issues getting a table. The prices are good, and the service was great. We shared a yogurt parfait that featured a ton of strawberry slices and honeyed granola chunks. They have some combo meals, and the French toast, bacon and eggs were all satisfactory. We got the food quickly as well. It's nothing fancy, but it gave us what we needed: a tasty and reasonably priced breakfast.

Took the kid here before a game at Dreamspark. We got lucky and were seated right away. Very…read moreclean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Bonus... Bathrooms were very clean as well. I got the special which was the breakfast quesadilla. As always, I also got a side of corned beef hash. Breakfast quesadilla was out of this world. Perfect portion for breakfast. Good amount of cheese, egg and sausage. Must try if they have it. Corned beef hash, I wouldn't get again. Average at best. Just seemed very dry and "crumbly" is the best that I can explain it. Great place to stop and eat when spending time in town.

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Rusty Bison

3.8(41 reviews)

5.6 mi

Overall it was ok. We came here over Memorial Day Weekend while visiting Cooperstown and expected…read moreit to be packed, but it was a little dead inside. The whole bar area was closed and they only had one small section of tables open. No kids menu but luckily my son is ten and was able to polish off a regular sized burger. The smoked brisket sandwich was pretty good, and my girlfriend enjoyed her Mac and cheese with brisket. Both decent but nothing to rave about. The beer selection was rough. Almost no local beers available, no prices listed, no indication if a beer was available on draft or in cans/bottles. I was surprised that with a world class brewery right in their backyard (Ommegang) they only had one beer from them available, and it was a can pour. Prices are on the higher end as well. $15 for a plain hamburger with fries and $16 for plain Mac and cheese before you add any toppings. It was a decent dinner, but if we are ever in the area again we would probably seek out other options before coming back here.

I'm not sure why Rusty Bison doesn't have better reviews because their BBQ was excellent,…read moreespecially considering the local options. I ordered the brisket plate, and it was delicious tender, flavorful, and with a perfect bark. We also tried the smoked brisket ravioli, which were more like gyoza but absolutely fantastic nonetheless! The fried pickles were homemade and deliciously crisp. Plus, they have ice-cold beer to top it all off. Honestly, what's not to like? Highly recommended!

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Upstate Bar and Grill

3.8(303 reviews)

Love their beet burgers!! My go to selection also their…read morestaff is friendly and professional. Great choice for some eating pleasure

We were seated quickly, and our server started off strong--she was friendly, attentive while taking…read moreour order, and offered great suggestions. She offered to bring out a couple dipping sauces for our fries, and I asked for the bourbon jelly, which she was willing to do. That initial interaction set a great tone. The food itself was very good--both burgers were delicious. Unfortunately, after we placed our order, the service dropped off completely. We waited about an hour for our food, with no check-ins, no water refills, and no acknowledgment of the delay, even though our server walked past our table multiple times. At one point, I had to get up and find someone to talk to. I asked a man near the front for a manager, explained we had been waiting an hour, and pointed out our table. No one ever came over afterward to follow up. We were later told there was a large party, which is understandable--but that's not something customers or servers can control. A simple check-in or acknowledgment would have made a big difference. Instead, we were told we "should have said something," despite no one coming to the table. At the end, we waited again for the check, and when my daughter calmly tried to explain our frustration, the server spoke over her and said, "I'm almost 50--I've been doing this since I was 17," which came across as rude and unprofessional. The food was good, but the lack of communication, attentiveness, and management involvement made this a disappointing experience.

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Cooley's Stone House Tavern

3.7(136 reviews)

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The fried pickles are worth the visit!! The food order almost didn't happen, as I walked in early…read morein the evening on Valentine's Day. There is a bar as well as booth seating but no direction or indication of waiting to be seated or seating yourself. I didn't want to go unnoticed so I sat at the bar. (Most of the tables are past the entry way and bar area). There was a family group, a few couples and a group of guys playing darts off to the side. I sat there for more than five minutes before I was even acknowledged. I know this because I could see the Guinness Countdown to St Patrick's Day (down to the second) from my seat. There were 3 girls behind the bar but one seemed to be doing most of the bar work. As I put on my jacket to leave, I finally had the attention of one of the girls so I decided to take my chances and stick with my dinner plan. She got me a menu and asked for my drink order. There weren't any hard ciders on tap but they did have canned Awestruck (local). I noticed the fried pickle appetizer and asked her about it. She told me they were spears and very popular. I decided to take her recommendation and ordered them, along with a Cooley's Handmade Burger with sautéed mushrooms and swiss cheese. My pickle fries came out first since they were an app and I can tell you two things about them...the portion was huge and they were absolutely the best I've ever had! Not long afterward, my burger arrived and that was really tasty as well. I opted to bring the rest of my pickles home and I can tell you that even the next day, with the help of the air fryer, they were still tasting great! I am so glad I stayed!

A great pub/tavern vibe with a really good bar menu. I've been there several times and never been…read moredisappointed. The burgers are my favorite, but if you like a good salad they have some good choices as well, not just some lettuce and tomatoes thrown in a bowl. The Jersey Burger is my favorite, but it's very messy (burger with pork roll and a fried egg). The staff is friendly and the place just feels like a real bar.

From a seat at the bar

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Neon Rainbow and Yuengling

The Cooperstown Diner

3.9(306 reviews)

Be warned: this place is TINY. We went during the offseason and still had to wait outside in the…read morerain for people to exit. If you do manage to make it inside, though, you'll be treated to a great breakfast with friendly service and good conversation the people closely packed in around you.

Terrible coffee. How hard is it to serve a decent cup of coffee? Burnt toast. Really? Over cooked…read moreomelet. Slow service. Don't go here.

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Windy Blues

3.1(20 reviews)

We came here hungry for a late lunch, and it was perfect!…read more We had onion rings and fries, both excellent. Our group ordered a few burgers and a house salad. It was awesome to see all of the vegan options -- makes it so much easier to go in groups. Burgers were wonderful, and we left very full. We also got a garden house salad, which was OK -- but next time, we would probably skip that (or maybe try a different salad). Servers were super friendly and helpful. Biggest disappointment was that we first went here on the last day of our trip, and didn't have a chance to come back. We definitely will be back the next time we're in the area.

Nothing to write home about here. Very average to below average. It was lunch time and there were…read moreno customers. Needs a little help.

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Sherman's Tavern

3.5(21 reviews)

We were in town for a music festival and we're lucky enough to spend some time in Sherman's both…read morenights. Laura,, the bartender, and her daughter were amazing. They were not just friendly, but made us feel like locals. This bar is open the latest in town and the last couple of hours it's filled with locals coming in after work and other responsibilities. The ladies insured we were comfortable and the patrons were respectful as well. The placer had a great vibe, and the majority of the clientele was inclusive and friendly. I hope we have an excuse to come back. It was really nice to feel like locals so far away from home.

Staff is rude. If you're not a local, don't bother; they're not welcoming to tourists.read more

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Hawkeye Bar & Grill

3.5(223 reviews)

4.9 mi

Loved this place. We were visiting Cooperstown and not staying at the Otesaga, but it is in…read morewalking distance from the main street. We arrived before our reservation, and they were unable to seat us much earlier (they did though, we just waited, no problem) and they turned people away, so definitely get a reservation. Inside there is a nice few of the lake. Service was really great. Because we were there at the start of dinner, we had to wait a bit for the bread, but it was worth the wait. Both the soft roll and the fruity bread were so tasty, and the salty butter spread nicely on them. I had the prime rib, which was tender and flavorful, paired with asparagus and a baked potato. He had a NY strip. Both were perfectly cooked. We were so full and satisfied at the end of the meal that we didn't have room for dessert, but we loved the food so much. It's also pretty reasonably-priced for a nice restaurant. Highly recommend!

The best cosmopolitan ever! I am visiting my friend in Cooperstown and after a day of shopping, we…read morestopped at the Otesaga Hawkeye Bar & Grill. Started off with calamari and ended with a pizza. The drinks and food were amazing. Our server was fun and actually wrote down the recipe for the cosmopolitan. You can't go wrong at this location with the Otsego Lake in the background. Can't wait tor return.

Dining area with views of Lake Otsego

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Patio dining during the summer months

Norbu

4.9(73 reviews)

The ambiance is very special - very romantic if that is your goal. When you enter, it looks quite…read moresmall, but there is more seating behind the area where you enter. I expected the food to have much more flavor- more spice. It was tasty, but tasty from any ethnic cuisine. For the cost, I expected to be wowed and I was satisfied, but not wowed. I always order mango juice vs lassi when I go to an Indian restaurant - even in other countries, and this was not an option here. The service was pretty good.

Welcomed warmly to this cozy space which got increasingly filled with patrons. Hubby had shrimp…read moresaag, I had the Kerala fish curry. Rice came with. Really delicious! Server was helpful and attentive. A nice variety of dishes to choose from.