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.

Elderberry Pond is located in a super fun location, set in the woods in a refurbished barn. There…read moreis both interior and exterior seating. The food itself was good, I ordered the garlic and brie bruschetta and a tenderloin. My partner got a tenderloin as well as crab cakes. I went in a party of six, and to be honest was not very impressed with the service. Of the 5 tenderloins for our table not a single one was the correct doneness, some of our party didnt recieve an appetizer so we had to remind them. Glasses sat on our table until the end of the meal, and we waited for our check for over 30minutes whilst we could see the staff standing on thier phones in the back. It was a little awkward.

Always a treat to come here! It's so beautiful inside and very relaxing! I made reservations for a…read moreSaturday for lunch. They had a seasonal menu and it was hard to pick what to eat. I chose the soup to start and it was simply amazing! Creamy with Asian spices (I don't remember the name). My entree was chicken pesto pasta. That was really good with the pasta cooked perfectly. The desert I picked was pumpkin bread pudding. It has really good flavor but very heavy so I had enough for 3 deserts (not a bad thing). My friend got coconut cream pie and she said it was good! The waitress was excellent! Very attentive but not overly so. I can't wait to go back

Reliably great steak. Probably the best place for steak in Auburn…read more Went there in January 2025.. two of us had steak & pork chops. Both delicious. Service is excellent, ambience is hard to describe. Like a steak house from the 1930s maybe. Better hurry though, they're closing soon... :-(

My family and I went to balloons a short while ago for dinner. I had octopus appetizer and a steak…read more My family had burgers and drunken ribeyes. I am local to Auburn but have to be honest. Absolutely disgusting! Steaks overdone and i believe rotten. The vegetables literalky tasted like luke warm garbage. I dont mind dropping $300 for dinner but please, at least, make it edible. The next day, my entire family felt sick to the point where my wife was throwing up. I was beside myself. I contacted the owner Bernie and he literally reprimanded me for not knowing my cuts of steak and how ignorant me and my family were. Come to find out, he is trying to sell that dump. No surprise. At that point, i reported him to the health department and Bernie continued to contact me about my ignorance. My recommendation, if you enjoy diaherria and feeling sick, eat at Balloons!

Wasn't fully impressed with the place. Stopped in the other night to grab a pizza to go. Of which…read morethey put the wrong toppings on which ruined the pizza. I asked for bell peppers and they put jalapeños on it. Just felt like a bit better pizza than little Cesar's. This place is more dive bar and good for drinks only.

Black n Blue burger was awesome. Cooked a little on the rare side as ordered. Beer selection was…read moregreat. Bells Two Hearted Ale, Voodoo Ranger, Goose Island IPA and others. 24 Taps total. The fries were amazing, homemade and seasoned perfectly. Quick Draw and Dragons Ascent for the gamblers. ATM available. Go to Swaby's Tavern if you're in Auburn NY

Food was good. Ambience was good. I got fried chicken she got the haddock both good meals. Our…read moreserver could have been more attentive Loved the sorbetto

Moro's Table was a really nice dining experience. It was quaint inside, with nice holiday decor and…read morea relaxed vibe. The staff were kind and accommodating throughout the evening and service was prompt and fluid. The food was very good and reasonably priced. Love that they offer full and half orders. A special shout-out to how beautifully cooked the sides were. Everyone loves a good main but when you put the effort into the veggies that come with the main, to make them delicious you deserve more accolades. Absolutely nailed it. It was a Friday evening not overly busy for an earlier dinner, but they do take reservations so it never hurts to get one. Easy place to recommend, Enjoy!!

They have really good food at a decent price the bartender Alyssa is awesome. I was asking if you…read moreneed something else. I always enjoy going there whenever I'm in town.

Hadn't been here since last year when I was staying in the hotel. Just as good as I remembered…read more The open steak sandwich is awesome! A nice size New York strip, perfectly cooked with sautéed mushrooms on a piece of crunchy garlic bread. First rate onion rings as well. I really recommend this spot if you are in the area. The hotel is five star as well!

Anytime you go to the springside inn for a shower, a wedding , or any event .... You know you will…read moreget top notch service and the food is always so delish! We're so lucky to have this charming inn right here in Auburn so close to our beautiful lake! The owners and staff all go above and beyond

Stopped for dinner at the Springside Inn as part of a bus trip to the Dickens Festival with Scenic…read moreExcursions. As we pulled into the parking lot, the beautiful building welcomed us. The outside entrance and inside reception area were also very welcoming. It was a wonderful end to our festive day. We had a group of around 150. Our room was comfortable and spacious. Service was good. I, along with a few others at my table had ordered the baked haddock. It's funny, when I got my plate I thought it looked boring, no color. Lol, you do eat with your eyes first. I must say though, the haddock was cooked perfectly. The potatoes and veggies were also cooked well. Nothing was overly exciting but tasted fine. I'd say better than most banquet type meals. I was surprised that there was only 1 bartender for our large group. Though considering we were just there for dinner and not a long evening, it worked out fine. Overall, it was a nice dinner. 2023-122

Good service, great portions and the place is inviting. Food was well prepared. Good for a casual…read moredinner. Many options.

Got breakfast 2 omlettes, side of cornbeef hash and home fries. All I can say is it was all over…read morecooked and dried out. Except for the hash. Sad just sad.

I had a most delicious breakfast wrap to go for my lunch. I needed to get back on the road and it…read morewas perfect to eat while driving and truly so yummy!! I will definitely return!!

Downtown Auburn, NY has this tasty restaurants that I somehow missed in the three months that I've…read morebeen staying here. The food was great. I got a breakfast sandwich that had real eggs on stretch bread onions, and cheese topped with a little bit of hot sauce and a chocolate peanut butter protein milkshake to wash it all down. The menu has a variety of options from food to lattes, milkshakes, cooler drinks and some quick grab N go snacks. I ordered my food and milkshake at the counter. The host was helpful in helping me pick some of the best and most popular choices. She recommended some options and her options were great. I love them both. Plus they sell stretch bread from a local bakery. The inside of the dining area was clean well spaced out had window options for great natural light to come into the dining room. They had outside patio seating. The restrooms were clean. I'm happy I finally got to check out Cafe 108 before I leave town . I'm bummed that I did not discover the Cafe until later in my stay. Thank you for the great service and the great food. Cheers

Good service good people working there I really enjoy coming to listen to music there. They have a…read moregood genre.

So much fun! Laid back and great music. No food and not an extensive alcohol list. But funread more