Cute little Diner that looks like a patchwork cabin on the outside but an expanse of coziness and size on the inside. Food was insanely quick, i would go so far as saying fastest prime rib ive ever gotten. Mac Salad had tuna in it (not a complaint in fact i liked it more but not everyone will like that so just a heads up). Mashed and gravy was really good. Whipped and the beef gravy was so savory. The prime rib came with au jus on the side but itself was not very flavorful, the gravy and au jus helped. The service was pleasant but decently spaced out time wise for drink refills. Overall really good and would go back to try other things. $50 for 2 meals, tax, and tip. Not bad. read more

Knotty Pine Diner - Prime Rib Queen Cut. Mashes potatoes and Gravy. Mac Salad. - Diners Near Me - Oneida, New York

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Being unfamiliar with the area, we were looking for a place to grab a quick bite for lunch. Our adult daughter found this diner on Google. We should have known by the outside appearance/condition of the building that we were making a BIG mistake. The exterior is in different states of damage and disrepair, the door at the entrance with the handicap ramp only opens 2/3rds of the way, then it gets stuck on the handicap ramp. Once inside, the decor hasn't been updated since 1955 by the looks of things, especially the FILTHY and disgusting carpeting that was ripped and dirty. The bathroom floor was uneven, and stuck to your shoes. The menu is a couple of sheets of paper, with a row of staples down their edge, to hold it together. The food was sub-par, especially the french fries that were grossly under cooked. We sent the first batch of them back, and the waiter brought us a fresh batch that wasn't much better than the first ones. He said they couldn't cook them any more or they would "burn"...They were still under cooked on the inside. I had a "crispy chicken sandwich ($11.99), that was like a frozen patty. If you wanted ANY toppings, like pickles, lettuce, tomato, EACH item cost an extra .75, and there's NO sauce or ANY type of condiment that comes on or with the sandwich. Our daughter ordered the "Sampler platter", which consisted of onion rings, two small chicken tenders (first bite was nasty, couldn'teat that "tender"), and a couple mozzarella sticks. That plate came with a small dish of marinara sauce, and a small plastic cup of an unidentifiable orange colored sauce. My wife had a basic hamburger. The girls drank water, I ordered a root beer. Even the soda was tasteless when it arrived! The bill came to $54.32, before the tip. Definitely would NOT go back there when we're in that area again. read more

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I've had better food in a SCHOOL CAFETERIA. Let me start off by saying that I got the chicken tenders and fries the chicken tenders were harder than a rock and the fries were so hard if I tapped them on a plate than they literally sound like a rock hitting the plate and the staff completely uncalled for they started arguing with me all because I said I wasn't coming back when you think about how bad the food was you'd understand my point of view my opinion don't come to this restaurant if you're looking to chew on rocks and plastic because that's what my food felt like if you're looking for a better restaurant go to anywhere else but this place what happened tonight was absolutely uncalled for what gives zero stars if I could read more

Decent tasting food with moderate prices. The service was fantastic. Eggs cooked to order. This is a pretty big place with plenty of tables and a counter to sit at. Woodsy atmosphere. read more

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Homemade, great taste and large servings, great service. A wonderful diner for a Sunday family meal.

Always a seat at the Iron Kettle. They don't make you wait. Good food, simple fixings , nice people , prices are fair and food is plentiful . read more

I'll start with the good things. I've been here probably 10-12 times. Service is usually good. One time we went in and people who came 10 minutes after us got waited on before us, we hadn't even recieved menus or drinks. But usually wait staff is friendly and attentive. My food always comes out hot, God I hate getting cold food. Never had cold food here. It's a diner, the ambience is diner ambience. It's cold inside in the winter sometimes. The bad. Ruben sandwich came with dressing on the side and not on the sandwich? Never seen this before, seems lazy. Hamburger made with frozen store bought patty, you can tell by the silly shape. You guys can't make your own hamburger? That's lazy. Seafood platter looked like deep fried, frozen, store bought, out of a plastic bag, boring fare. Tbh I'm pretty sure most of the fair is store bought and almost nothing is made in house, and the prices are a bit high for the questionable quality. The menus are old paper stapled together, again lending to the laziness. There is nothing exceptional about knotty pine, it is a basic diner, with mostly store bought frozen deep fried nonsense. They can't be bothered to give me a fully prepared dish, make and season their own hamburgers, or bother to put together a neat and functional menu. Very lazy. Therefore I'm too lazy to give you more than an average review. read more

The place looks bad from the outside but really good food. We went for Lunch at Knotty Pine the 25th of June with friends for lunch. OMG! the onion rings are amazing, big jucy, sweet and crisp. I also had a chicken sandwich which was sweet and delicious. Everyone loved the food and the prices were reasonable. Not sure if they have the same cook every day. We may go back today for lunch. This is a small diner and diners always have their specialties. read more

It was very cold inside. The waitress threw the menus on our table and was extremely rude. Food had no flavor and Texas French toast was thin sandwich bread. Definitely will never go back. O and the bathrooms were filthy. read more

No heat, doors are still open and no sign that the heat will be repaired any time soon. Owner does not seem to care. It's 17 degrees outside and not much warmer inside. So disappointed in the lack of concern by the owner for the employees and the customers. read more

This diner NEVER disappoints. Friendly staff and good food like you might find at home. The rice pudding is exceptionally good :) Always daily specials with reasonable prices and portions. Hidden gem Update had the bean and bacon soup.......heck yes that's very good read more

Cozy little place. Very busy. Food was ok, waitress really hustled. Parking was crazy, but found a spot so I wouldn't end up blocked in. read more

Knotty Pine Diner - Ham, cheese, mushroom omelette. - Diners Near Me - Oneida, New York

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Service staff was nice and fast. Food has huge portions and was wonderful. We will come again. read more

Knotty Pine Diner - a burger and french fries - Diners Near Me - Oneida, New York

Great food and fast service. I've ordered breakfast there more than several times and dinner there a handful of times. Both were very good but I preferred the breakfast over dinner (just my preference). Ambience is a bit dated but its a diner that does what a diner does best: decent food quickly at a fair price. read more

Absolutely loved this cozy spot!!! Service was incredible, Linda went above and beyond to make sure that our every need was met. The prime rib was wonderful and the broiled scallops were exceptional. Food came out quickly and cooked to perfection! We were celebrating the purchase of a log home so the ambiance at Knotty Pine was spot on...we will be back or sure read more

If your looking for consistently amazing diner food then you must come here! My husband and I have eaten here several times now and the food has been delicious at each visit! We both order the exact same thing every time we go. I get a simple grilled cheese with fries and he gets the Philly cheesesteak with onion rings. We laugh because we talk about wanting to try "other things on the menu" but we both enjoy our meals so much we stick with it! Simple, hot and delicious flavors!!! Friendly staff, socially distance dining and great grill food. Highly recommend!! read more

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Elvis movie was excellent if anyone is looking for a great movie night. . After the movie don't go to the restaurant in Wampsville for dinner as it absolutely was the worst meal we've ever had. It used to be a good place to eat, but not sure what's gone so wrong. . We've never saw lasagne look like a tiny pancake, a Rueben with one slice of meat, out of salad, out of sauce, four inches of sausage on an eight inch roll and clam strips that were cremated and were as crunchy as a pretzel. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!!! Knotty Pine you should be ASHAMED of yourself!!!!! read more

I started this and it went away so he goes again. ThIs dinner has been here for over 50 years and I think it is one of the best in the area. I have been coming here for most of its life. The servers are excellent , friendly and efficient. The food is well prepared and tasty. The prices are reasonably. The dessert are homemade as is the soups. It is a great family place with ample parking. Military discount on Mondays and Seniors on Wednesday and Thursday for First Responders, Police, Firemen, EMTS and active military. read more

Knotty Pine Diner - Chipped Beef in a milk gravy Special just like my used to make. $6.99 - Diners Near Me - Oneida, New York

The waitress was rude and only checked on us 2x the food was horrible, ambiance was nice, I ordered a salad and my lettuce was brown and slimy, my king cut prime rib was awful it had nothing but fat and grizzle on it and it was the size of 6oz steak, they over cooked it the first time then the second was the way I liked it but still tons of fat and grizzle, the cottage cheese was sour, and I ended up being sick all night with diarrhea and vomiting I will not be going there again read more

Amazing breakfast. The breakfast combo does not disappoint. Some of the best pancakes we've ever had! We really enjoyed the atmosphere too. Friendly, helpful staff. read more

Been going to the Knotty Pine for years and always a good meal . Clean place, friendly staff and food cooked to order . Prices are good and portions are great . read more

The first few times I went here, the food was great, and so was the atmosphere. However, over the last month, something has changed at the Knotty Pine, and not for the better. The food was subpar and overcooked twice; the wait staff was rude and inattentive during one visit. I waited twenty minutes for the check, and when it didn't come, I finally just went to the front to the register. I usually don't mind sitting and talking after a meal, but I had to be somewhere that day. Also, no staff came by to see if anything was needed or if we were done with the entire meal once the food was dropped off. Frankly, it seems this place is surviving on its loyal older customers and only cares if they give good service to new ones. It is hit or miss with this place. If you go on a day when the staff wants to work, you'll love it. If not, your food will be warm at best, and you'll wait for everything and be treated rudely. My family and I won't be returning after three times in a row of rude treatment and poor food quality. read more

This is exactly what my fiancée and I were looking for. Great service with great food! We loved the home town diner atmosphere here. We ordered two eggs and hash, and they were cooked perfect! I also ordered a pancake with strawberries, and it was amazing! I would highly recommend it! read more

Knotty Pine Diner - That pancake didn't stand a chance... - Diners Near Me - Oneida, New York

Stopped here for lunch while working. I always prefer local restaurants and wanted to sit down. Nice place. Quick service to get my food. Friendly waitresses. Nice atmosphere. With all of that being said....owners, your servers make or break your restaurant. You can have just ok food or stellar food. If your service isn't there then you're losing a TON of customers who will just go someplace else. So I go inside (in my work uniform with work truck parked outside) (so this should clearly be an indication this person is in a time limit) and I get seated and order the roast turkey special with potatoes and squash. They were out of sweet potato fries at the time. The food came out quick. I had 18m left of my 30m lunch when I received my main meal. I finished my food with 8m left to go. Looked around for a waitress. They're busy, up at the counter l, wrapping silverware. Another table with a guy, a lady, and their kid was also visibly waiting for the waitress at this time. I wanted to order a piece of wild berry pie. I waited 8m to hear the waitresses up at the counter, wrapping silverware, and chit chatting about their weekend escapades instead of having a waitress come to my table and see if I'm done and/or would like dessert. Yes, I'd love dessert but can't get anyone to take my order. So ten min later, after clocking back in from lunch, I go up to the counter to pay my bill, leave, and most likely not to return.....because there are so many other choices to go get food and or crappy service. Good food, very good initial service. Then it's the lack of follow through and caring. Your weekend can be talked about at any time. Silverware can be wrapped in downtime. But your customers are the reason that you're even wrapping that silverware and able to talk about your weekend with your coworkers. Maybe you should focus on your customers a little more closely. Thanks read more

I must say tonight at knotty pine diner it was absolutely terrible. Spaghetti cold, meatballs I swear were still frozen. We got more cold sauce than we did spaghetti. Child portion and charged adult portion. Our waitress left never told us she was leaving. Finally another waitress come by I asked if we could have more water. Told her food was bad she came back with our bill and said I took off all five drinks hellooooo we had waters! Very very disappointed! I Can say I will be going back! read more

I go to Canastota NY each year for the International Boxing Hall of Fame and I always have breakfast at the Knotty Pine Diner when I am there. Their food and service are excellent and the prices are reasonable. read more

Service was very poor. Our appetizer arrived with our meal. Waitress was disorganized and not attentive. Food ok by low standards. No plan to return Sad always prefer local fare over chain food. read more

They sucked me in with the smell of BBQ! I was hungry and it was lunchtime! This was my first time visiting the Knotty Pine and I wasn't inside as I went to the BBQ pit but if the food inside is anythign like the pulled pork, it's worth a visit. Served with a choice of 2 side, the pulled pork sandwich was really tasty. Just enough sauce, just enough kick! Baked beans were good too - not too sweet and nicely cooked. The pit also has chicken, brisket and wings so will definitely stop back again. read more

Never again..... spaghetti was bland sauce might of well have been a whole tomato...after salt pepper and parmigiana cheese it was palatable after taking the chunky sauce off. Garlic bread they forgot about for us and then gave us toast...... our waitress left after delivering our meals with out asking if we needed more water and seemed annoyed and even tossed down my salad on the table when I was reaching to grab it from her... IT USE TO BE SOOOOOO GOOD!!!! What happened!?!?!!?!!?? read more

Good food, great service! Grandkids said this was their favorite stop in our journey from Rhode Island to Indiana.

Great friendly, unpretentious little diner in the village of Oneida. Bigger on the inside than it looks from the road with lots of---you guessed it---knotty pine panelling in the interior. We were even able to squeeze our semi into the parking lot for breakfast. Definitely not haute cuisine, but a perfectly nice place to have some corned beef hash and eggs after a hard night of driving. I hear they do pit cooked barbecue in the summer, which would bring me, a North Carolina "Q" snob, back to happily sample. You could do a whole lot worse! read more

My uncle used to love this place, he once knew the owner, who is gone, now, but I think it's still in the family. Breakfast is breakfast, for the most part, but went for lunch with my son and loved it. Desserts are homemade, except for the pies, but lots of non-pie delights. Waitress was super-friendly and the food was very tasty, a gripe of mine since I have multiple food intolerances and usually end up with a salad. I cheated a bit and got crispy chicken on my salad and it was for sure the best crispy chicken I have ever had. The garlic fries were good and my son loved his peanut butter chocolate frosted brownie cake. The apple crisp was great, also. Very budget-friendly. read more

update from July 2019 review regarding horrible wait staff. went again today - different waitress but again rude, inattentive and miserable! food also kinda blah. asked for extra gravy and got an absurd amount of it, overflowing the plate- like to intentionally be an asshole about it. read more

Best diner around. Food is great! Portion sizes are very good. Friendly waitresses. If your looking for a local diner with good food, reasonably priced and friendly people this is the play to go to. read more

Today after I finished work I was recommended by the customers I just finished work with to come to the knotty pines. After arriving I was pleased to find the atmosphere matched the name. Great pinewood interior decorated with pictures of locally hunted deer. This gave the restaurant a very personal, friendly environment. Not to mention the waiter was extremely nice. But after all that, the thing that made it spectacular was the Buffalo sauce on the chicken fingers! I go to all different kinds of restaurants specifically for chicken fingers and hot sauce and this by far has the BEST HOME MADE hot sauce I've ever had! So all in all I wasn't expecting anything more than a diner but got splendidly surprised by all that I mentioned above and because of that I will definitely become a repeat customers. This is definitely a Diamond in the rough. 5 stars. read more

Just went there and and the meal was very bad. Had Sirloin Tips that were cooked into a shoe leather like constancy. The sever was very nice and took them off the bill. I was just surprised the cook could not see they were way over cooked. Would not recommend this place, unless you just want a Sandwich or Burger. read more

One of my favorite restaurants. Their lasagna is amazing and there barbecue is to die for!

I came here with my son and my mother, very fast service, pretty good food, amazing waitress... I highly suggest this place to everyone.

I went to The Knotty Pine this week with some family and friends. I was a little hesitant with going as my last experience here from several years ago was not very good. I decided it was time to give them another chance and I was sadly a bit disappointed. Everyone at my table ordered a different meal and most everyone enjoyed their meal, in fact a couple people at my table felt that their meals were excellent. That's why I'm still giving three stars. However, my husband ordered chicken tenders and when he bit into one the center of the tender was completely raw. Totally unsafe and disgusting. We told our waitress and she immediately apologized and got him a new order of thoroughly cooked tenders. She also took the tenders off the bill and discounted the bill 10% which was really cool of her. I ordered the ham dinner and the ham steak tasted like plastic. It was odd but I didn't say anything about this. I was impressed with the way the waitress handled the chicken tender situation but prior to that she was miserable toward us. I don't know if she was having a tough day but she really wasn't pleasant or friendly when taking our orders. Overall I wasn't overly impressed and I'm giving this place three stars. read more

Great breakfast! Good biscuits and gravy. Fresh strawberry on the pancakes were delicious. Also try the grilled muffins. The servers were so polite! Glad we stopped there instead of the Denny's down the street. read more