Don't be fooled... the Cellar Door is there and an amazing pub with great beers, and food…read more HOWEVER, I was told that they are no longer brewing at the location. It is a very comfortable and charming location to relax, have a beer (or cocktail) and some chicken wings. They have a room for 'darts' and a wonderful staff.

Got a chance to try the wings with the home made sauce and they were excellent. Will go back for…read moremore

A LOT OF UNTAPPED POTENTIAL ===========================…read more My husband and I stopped in on Monday, November 18th around 2:00 p.m.. There was hardly anyone inside, yet I had to wait ten minutes to get a table. It went downhill from there. One server for the whole restaurant is a problem. I just ordered a beer and fries. It was cold so my husband just wanted tea. The first cup tasted like coffee that he doesn't like. The second cup was cold. He gave up at that point. Even though it's the only place on the Black River we won't be back.

This was a beautiful day to sit on the dock and eat outside. Only the occasional seagull to bother…read moreyou. Please don't feed the seagulls y'all. We want to eat in peace. That said, we really did enjoy the food. It was BOGO beer or pizza. The hubby partook in a beer and we opted to share an appetizer of cheese curds and a fish and chips. I will say I was slightly disappointed with our curds. They were small and most were just empty pieces of batter. The people beside us got a beautifully breaded batch and much more. They tasted good, but still disappointed in the lack of curds (the empty ones). The fish was nice and light and not fishy at all. I really enjoyed the coleslaw and my husband likes the fries. It was just the right amount of crisp without being too much and the perfectly flaky fish. The price wasn't terrible and the lake view is very nice and relaxing.

The venue upstairs was used for an adult prom recently and I attended. It was a lot of fun however…read morethe seating was odd, the shape of the room was even more odd. The bar is at a corner and yet at the center of the room .. the bathrooms are tiny and don't have doors and are right when you walk in so it feels like no privacy. The dance floor was a decent size, and the area could be setup better for seating but it was a fun night. I just loved that the bar had 1911 loganberry!

I liked the seating arrangement they have here, seated dining on one side, bar on the other…read more Service was fast, not super friendly but that's not a necessity. The important part was the food, so good. They have quite a variety of cuisines to choose from. I got the bacon and brisket melt which blew me away. If you get a burger or sandwich you HAVE to get the queso on the side, definitely worth the upcharge

I had never been, I'm glad i stumbled upon it during our mini walk - travel heads right up to it!…read moreThere was lots of people outside, a kid's party, live music and a pizza food truck. The inside is super big, and happily dog friendly. I'm not a standard beer drinker so we got some 1911s, but I'd love to come back for a more themed or special night and try some other local brews.

Another hidden gem…read more Way off of the beaten path, this brewery is literally located in the middle of a forest. Great outdoor seating, plus a host of board games ready at hand, we enjoyed our time here sampling some great German style beers. We were also impressed by the number of dog owners who showed up with their pooches. A really nice place to visit. Our only criticism was one of the male bartenders was obviously bored and not customer friendly even after we smiled at him as we came up to the bar. Luckily, we were quickly served by a very upbeat and welcoming co-worker.

It's been a while since I'd last been but everything is as amazing as I remembered…read more I've seen them advertise their monthly "flight night" events for some time but never actually had been to one. When I saw an espresso martini and cake pairing, I knew I had to pull the trigger. Met up with some friends and we all ordered food beforehand to offset the impending sugar rush. I'd had their naan pizza in the past and loved it, so this time I went with the one that had caramelized onions and goat cheese. AMAZING. Crispy crust, melty cheese, tangy onions and the perfect amount of everything in every bite. Then onto the main event: the flights! The staff brought over our cake and drinks and were so great about explaining what to pair together. (There was also a card) Desserts were a carrot cake with the most impossibly airy icing, a pistachio cheesecake with chocolate ganache, and a chocolate cake with a light nutella icing. I'm usually a carrot cake girlie and while I enjoyed it, the cheesecake was actually my favorite. Just the perfect pistachio flavor and a wonderful consistency -- so, so smooth. Our waitress told us that the owner is the one that makes all of the desserts too. A multi-talented queen. As far as the martinis, my favorite was the affogato one. These flight-nights are one-off events and the items aren't normally on the menu, so if you see one that looks extra appealing, get yourself there! I've been for normal service too though, and honestly, never have had a misfire here. One thing I especially love is the option to order drinks in 5oz pours, a godsend for lightweights like me. Ambiance, food, drinks, all excellent.

Great service with friendly bartenders. Food is good, if a little expensive for what you get and…read morecocktails are interesting and well made. The place is small, cute, and clean. Street parking is available and there was plenty of spaces when I arrived.

We went for one of the grilled cheese/Bloody Mary flight Sundays. They only had on one bartender…read moreand one cook so it was a little slow but they huddled! They were all pretty good, standard tastes for a place as such. I didn't realize the entire bar downstairs - which makes sense with all the events that they host - as I only went once to sit outside! I would 100% come again for an event & a drink at the bar!

Owner Heidi has hosted live jazz music on Sundays for a few years now. There is no charge, and the…read moretalent is stellar. We try to make an afternoon of it when we can. Shows are from 1-4pm, and along with their house crafted beer, they also offer a selection of cocktails made with NYS spirits. If you are hungry, they have some creative sandwiches, flatbreads and my favorite, the giant pretzel with beer cheese. Such a gem in the heart of Manlius.

The menu online is not what they actually have. The appetizers seem the same but for entrees…read morethere's prime rib for $36, haddock for $19, then mac and cheese and flatbread pizza. And not even gourmet flatbread like gorgonzola and balsamic vinegar. I was very disappointed by the choices

We love it here. The menu isn't overwhelming big, which is good. Their specials are even better…read more Always very friendly. It's rustic and casual. Great in warm or cold months. Can sit outside in the summer. Lots of on-tap beer choices if that's your fancy.

Fabulous waitress today, Deidre was her name. She was attentive and didn't let even our straw…read morewrappers sit. The food was great as always . We don't live close but every time we come to Syracuse shopping we come here for th large menu. It's comfortable and the food was great!

Great large space. Comfortable seating. It was super busy but the wait for a table didn't take too…read morelong. The server was friendly and attentive and the manager came around to make sure everything was ok. The food came out hot and tasty. Everything was reasonably priced and the drinks were tasty. The only thing that could be improved is the bathroom was quite small and not very clean.

During the summer their outdoor seating is a hot spot overlooking the river. They are also great…read morelater in the fall to watch people fishing for Salmon. We have been here several times and come for their burgers. They also have a great selection of craft brews. The bartender was also working as our server and was very attentive and also caught an error in one of our parties plates and quickly remedied the situation without question. This time we diverted a bit and I had the Charleston. It was a very good chicken sandwich with pepper jack cheese and a homemade ranch dressing. The ale house Philly was equally delicious. It appears that they have added to their menu since we were last here as well.

I am so disappointed with this place. I've heard so much about this place that I was excited to…read morecheck it out. Inside is a typical bar layout that leads to the crowded outdoor patio overlooking the river. Lots of unclean, uncleared tables. Staff wasn't rude but they sure as heck weren't excited to be there. The "jumbo wings" were not jumbo. And if these are the best rated in upstate then there is a serious wing problem around here. Some of them were overcooked and crunchy and some of them were barely cooked. The garlic parm is. Nothing but an oily greasy mess. And then there was the bill... $10 for FIVE wings and 50 cents for a tiny thing of blue cheese. Unreal. They also added in credit card fee, which is no longer allowed in NYS. Meh, I'll pass on this place again.

The ambience is a mix of pub and restaurant -- lively but comfortable. The staff, from the hostess…read morestand to the bartender and servers, were all kind and hardworking. We had a group of twelve, and about seven of us really enjoyed our entrees. The macaroni dish, fried chicken, and salads were the favorites of the night. I'm a bit tough on fried chicken (being from the Deep South!), and while it was a little too salty and the skin crispier than I prefer, two others at the table thought it was great. Thank you, Prison City, for a fun evening with my lady friends!

Long have I seen Prison City Brewery as I do my brewery researching but never actually strived for…read moretrying them. There were so many options to try for years I guess. But as time has passed it's thinned out as my check list is vast and a lot of breweries are closing due to industry challenges and headaches. So it was time for Prison City. We had the Earth, Wind & Foeder which is a lager. It was pretty good, no complaints. Perhaps lacking just a tad in personality but not enough to ward away. Flavor highlights with this beer are hoppy, crisp, balanced and subtle which is maybe where I had the idea of the personality comment without realizing at the time it was purposeful. Also the beer is very light bodied like a light lager should be.