Chowder House continues its tradition of excellence, even when short staffed due to a blizzard. The…read moreNew England clam chowder was flavorful and creamy. The fried clam strips are absolutely a must. They are getting hard to find around the country and it is a pleasure to be able to get them when in Utica. They are seasoned just right. The oysters were a bit small, but very fresh and served with wonderful accompaniments. The haddock was perfectly cooked. And everyone at my table seemed pleased with the full variety of this most satisfying menu. Coffee and dessert were very nice. No cappuccino or espresso, but that's not why you come to this delightful seafood restaurant. I will continue to come back when I am in Utica.

Had a real nice meal on a Friday evening at the chowder house…read more Waitress took our drink order (by the way they do not offer light beer). Ordered a UC because....we'll just because. The dining area had lots of decorations as you'd imagine the theme was beach like. Started off with calamari and it was very unique - the rings were cut thinner than most places and the light breading really let the flavors come through...definitely fresh and really good. Opted for the deep fried haddock and shrimp special, shrimp were very large and still had bite to them so I have to believe they were very fresh. Beer battered haddock was good - two strips with a nice coating. Took a pic of the dinner but it came out lousy - good reason to return.

Paid 60+ for three small pieces of fish . 7 a container of slaw and got a lot of fries . I like the…read moreplace but I think the prices are too much . I think I could do better elsewhere . Too bad . Prices are way too high

We ordered the Haddock fish-fry Combo, the Lobster roll Combo, and a side of Calamari. It was not…read morebusy; the food took 15minutes. Unfortunately I was expecting the lobster roll to look like the sign, but got a totally different "hot" roll. It was scant shredded meat fried with celery salt and heavy black pepper, with bits of raw celery. It weighed next to nothing and was greasy. Despite being a combo, it did Not come with a drink like the other combos! It did come with good fries. We paid an extra $2.99 for the drink. The fried Haddock Combo came with fries and a drink but no tartar sauce ($1 extra). The fish was a good size with no fishy taste. Otherwise ,the place discourages eat-ins. The seating area was FREEZING cold; I needed to wear my hood and gloves. The bathrooms were BOTH blocked with a ladder and a sign saying "closed sorry ," so we couldn't wash our hands. Thankfully the lady at the counter let us use her hand sanitizer. The garbage can was full when we went to throw out the packaging. All-in-all, the ordering and eating experiences were unpleasant for a cost of $54.

Absolutely fabulous seafood place.. super fresh! Absolutely delicious! This is a takeout place for…read morethe most part and worth every penny.

CASH OR CHECK ONLY! I wondered why there was a line almost…read moreout the door... Until I tried my food, that is. Normally I don't go in for the crunchy cornmeal style breading, but it's perfection here. The fish is SO tender and moist. The fries are delicious- salty, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The prices are amazing, too! $5 for a pound of fries. $7.99 for a pound of fried swai $10.99 for a pound of fried haddock. We got a bit less than 3 pounds of the swai, a bottle of Beaver tartar sauce, and a half pound of fries. That turned out to be more than 3 adults could eat for under $30. That is hard to beat! Also, while the line was long, it moved really quickly. They also sell a bunch of seafood, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, and other stuff. Check them out for sure!

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.

This place nails the Utica scene for Italian food…read more Meatballs, eggplant parm and chicken riggies....all were delicious, authentic, and beautifully prepared. Really great meal with kind servers.

Service (Trish) was excellent & personable. This trip we were at AV for Mother's Day . . . Limited…read moremenu but well thought out, delicious, and something for everyone. AVs pasta sauce (gravy for you real paesanos) is delicious

Food was delicious and priced right. We all enjoyed our meals. Drinks were delish too!read more

This has been the best food we've had in the area after two years of visiting Cooperstown!…read moreEverything is made fresh to order, and you can absolutely taste the difference. The quality, flavor, and freshness were outstanding. Just a heads-up--this place gets busy, so I'd recommend making a reservation if you can. A special shoutout to our server, Anthony. He was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service that made our experience even better. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Cooperstown!

The seafood was excellent and seasoned very well. I ordered take out, the man didn't give me a time…read moreto be there but I arrived about 20 min after I ordered and only had to wait another 3-5 min for them to finish. Totally worth it! The service was great, the inside was clean and decorated in seaside/coastal decor. I would dine in next time. The atmosphere and music were good. Can't wait to try another seasoning for my seafood!

This was a fun experience to try overall. There's not many seafood boil places around here. It is a…read morelot of work to get to the actual meat. It's also quite messy, but that's expected. The food was good however it was slightly overcooked. It could've been a bit more tender and easier to pull out. The seasoning was delicious. Service was great.

The food was always outstanding. However the Trackside is…read morenow closed forever. It no longer exists

Very good lunch. I tried the eggplant sandwich. Just perfect. Even the roll was great. Their…read moresoup was well prepared. Coffee was good, a little weak brewed for me. I asked if the fries were handmade. Waitress said yes, but when I got them they were the coated ( frozen) variety. I will gladly return. Probably order the homemade chips next time. The station is a magnificent building with profound history. Good service too.