The BBQ at this restaurant is so unique and phenomenal. It's the type of unique, tasty food you'd…read morefind in a fancy restaurant in Las Vegas- think a BBQ version of the Golden Steer- or fine dining in Los Angeles or Manhattan. How am I comparing BBQ in Utica to these locations where meals can reach upwards of $400 for 2 you may ask? The food is so unique. Typically when I get BBQ - no matter how good it is- I reach for the sauce. Even though it's on the table, it's not needed here. Each dish is so unique. The owner/chef personally comes out and describes what he put into each dish, from the ribs with peanut brittle on top (I'm sure I'm missing many descriptors) to the Elote Corn. Each dish that came out made mine and my wife's mouth water. It's that good. Cost for the four course dinner is fair for the amount of food, quality and service. If you are anywhere near Utica, you need to try this place. You won't be disappointed ... until you go back to a typical BBQ restaurant.

We had the pleasure of meeting Chase, the owner/operator of Utica BBQ. He puts a lot into his work…read moreand it shows. The food was delicious along with an excellent presentation. Quaint establishment that offers very good BBQ. The wings were the hit of the night. They are brined, smoked then flashed fried to an awesome finish. We will be back.

Just an amazing evening and meal. Everything from the minute we sat down until we left was a total…read moregreat date night. Food superb, wine selection (Jack was a wealth of knowledge and total cool guy in the wine selection ) Danielle was our server and made for an amazing meal, hopefully we will get to go back while we're in town!

What has happened to this previously outstanding restaurant before their move to new location by…read moretrain station? A disappointment in consistency of the quality and taste of food. When the previous owner did all the cooking and owned the restaurant we never once sent food back or felt dissatisfied with our choices. If you came for the bar and hanging around it, you'll probably enjoy hanging with friends socializing and having drinks. The staff is still attentive and knowledgeable of the dishes prepared as well welcoming you in and providing good service.

I had La Bandera- one chicken, beef, and cheese enchilada. Others in the party had fajitas…read morequesadilla, chimichanga, and quesadilla roja. We were seated in a quiet front room and the two servers made sure that our drinks were filled and the food was good. This looks like a popular spot. There was mismatched seating and tables, which were moved far across the patio, so it looked like it wasn't open. Other than that, the restaurant had good food and service.

My son was in town and we both were wishing for some Mexican Food. Unfortunately, in our small…read morelittle town many restaurants are closed on Mondays including our favorite Mexican Restaurant. I have driven by this restaurant a number of times and we decided to check it out before dropping my son off at Airport. It did not disappoint and the food was really very good. Staff were very attentive and made sure we had what we needed and checked on our table frequently. Complimentary chips and Sala were brought out which were really good. My son loved his beef tacos and said they were as good as the ones he gets in Phoenix or when he travels to Mexico. I opted for the lunch quesadilla which was good though I prefer mine more crispy but the chicken was good and very tender. Definitely a great lunch. Prices and portion sizes were good would definitely come back for lunch again.

Thank you to Patricia the bartender for making our AMAZING starburst shots & Lynn for the best…read morearugula goat cheese flatbread EVER!! We will be back!!

Patricia was amazing. Gave me great recommendations for food. Made a great French 75, which…read moreapparently is hard to come by in the area. Great energy and all the good stuff. Thank you Patricia!

Good solid food, great service and if you are lucky, live music. This place is clearly a local…read morefavorite. It is always hopping, but never too long a wait. Food is good, large menu. Nothing too fancy but pretty much everything you could want.

Had a great patio hang out here on a late summer night. From the start our waitress was super…read moreattentive. The fall cocktail menu had already come out and had some unique options. I had the pear mojito and my friend had the apple cider margarita which were both lovely. For food we both ordered the Higby sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. The portion was so huge that it was worth at least 2 meals! The fries were perfectly seasoned and crispy. I enjoyed the steak along with the greens, and the roll was also good. This place is very large inside. There is pizza take out in the back, lots of indoor seating, a nice bar area, and a large patio. They also have a very nice event space upstairs. Parking is the shared lot behind the building. Will definitely return next time I am in NY.

El Senor Tequila Grill & Bar opened in the back of the New Hartford Shopping Center in the former…read moreApsa Restaurant. El Senor serves up a good variety of traditional Mexican fare, plus a bar menu with Mexican beer, domestic beer, wine, mixed drinks, tequila, and margaritas. The space was updated with orange painted walls, framed art, large painted "Welcome" message, booths, tables, and a few seats at the bar. I stopped by El Senor very recently for lunch takeout. I took a look at their laminated menu (small print) to decide what to get. I ordered the Ground Beef Chimichanga Lunch ($12.50) served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and guacamole. Complementary chips and salsa were also included. I enjoyed my lunch shortly after at a nearby park. The portion of food was good. The chimichanga filled with ground beef was pretty good, though the food had a bit of a saltier flavor such as the rice and refried beans with melted cheese. The service was pretty quick after placing my order, which was bagged and ready to go in under 10 minutes.

Food was very good. Best Mexican food I have found yet being from California. Wait staff was…read moreexcellent.

Great pizza and incredibly warm and welcoming staff! Always a good experience whenever we go!read more

Wow !!! Have been wanting to go for years and about the time we went the restaurant closed due to…read morea fire. Heard they reopened in a new location but never seemed to find time or thought about it. Decided today was the day....Have been kicking myself that we haven't tired it sooner. It was so good. Staff there were friendly, warm, and inviting. We spoke to the owner for a while about a shared experience in DC. The restaurant back in the day was so dark when it was the Black Cat and now is so open, light, and inviting. Nothing fancy but is great for a casual meal. Now for the Pizza.... What makes it so great is the thin light and crispy crust with the right amount of toppings and cheese. They offer many different and unique pizzas and am looking forward to returning and trying several other pizzas. Would highly recommend, truly a five star experience.

Well... it had been a very, very long time since I last visited Delmonico's. And sometimes going…read moreback to a restaurant from your past can be a little like looking at an old photograph....you remember it one way, only to realize that your perspective has changed. Back in the day, Delmonico's was the place to go when you wanted to dress up, celebrate something special, and enjoy a higher-end meal without having to travel far. At a time when there weren't nearly as many upscale dining options around, this definitely felt like an occasion. And let's talk about the atmosphere because there is absolutely no mistaking the theme here. Think Italian mobster meets supper club. Mob-related actors and photographs adorn the walls, Frank Sinatra is playing, and the dining tables are tucked into little private nooks. They really lean into the whole experience -- and honestly, you either love the theme or you're going to find it a little... cheesy. Coming back with fresh eyes, I found myself realizing that what I once considered an upscale dining experience now feels more like an expensive, heavily themed steakhouse chain. This particular location was once an Applebee's, and while they have certainly given the place a complete makeover, I couldn't help but feel that a tiny bit of the Applebee's DNA was still hanging around. The restaurant has also had its share of challenges and negative publicity over the years, particularly surrounding staffing and cleanliness. That said, our experience was actually very good. Our server and the staff were terrific, the food came out exactly as ordered, and everyone was attentive to our needs. I ordered the Classic Delmonico, their signature steak, and it was cooked perfectly. I requested no pepper seasoning and they got that right ...always a win when a simple request actually makes it to the kitchen! The steak was enormous, and I had enough left over to make another meal out of it. Meals come with pasta as a side, but I opted to upgrade to a vegetable. Enter the asparagus... which apparently had gotten into a serious relationship with the pepper shaker. It was covered in pepper. Luckily, nothing a little napkin intervention couldn't fix! So after all these years, where does that leave me? The service was excellent, the steak was good, the portions were generous, and the atmosphere is certainly memorable. But when I look at the overall experience versus the price, I think my dining dollars would go elsewhere. For a special occasion, I would personally choose a smaller, more intimate steakhouse or upscale restaurant where the food and atmosphere feel a little more elevated and less like a chain experience. But I'm still glad I went. Sometimes you revisit an old favorite and discover it isn't quite what you remembered. And sometimes that's okay. The restaurant may have changed or maybe my definition of a special dining experience has simply evolved. Either way, it was worth the trip down memory lane. Would I go back? Probably not for a special occasion. But I'm glad I finally went back after all these years, if only to see whether Delmonico's could still live up to the version I remembered.

Not just a good meal but a real fun experience for our group of nine people. We came here for our…read morefinal night in Utica after taking the wonderful Adirondack Train Tour. The restaurant has plenty of parking in their lot and was close to the train station and also our hotel. (right in the middle. This is a very hometown feel restaurant loaded with regulars and visitors to the area alike. Our goup came in to wonderful hellos and we were brought to the "Tony Bennett Room." What a great setting... Plenty of the America Songbook being played at the restaurant which included Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin singing many tunes. Our room also had plenty of photos of Tony at all stages of his career. Our wonderful server came over to our table moments after we sat down, introduced herself and immediately took drinks orders and followed up with menus and water. She was great throughout the entire eating experience and deserves a whole lot of Kudos! What did we all eat? Without going through each item, here is a list of appetizers and main meals. Appetizers: - Mozzarella Fritta - Fried Mozzarella hand breaded to order with fresh Marinara Sauce. - Calamari - Golden, crisp, fried Calamari served with Marinara & Honey Dijon, enough to. share. - Zuppa Di Stracciatella - Chicken, Escarole, Meatballs & Ditalini in a homemade Chicken Broth. - Roma Tomato & Mozzarella Salad - Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Red Onions, Basil & Balsamic Vinaigrette. Entreès - Sliced Sirloin Steak 14oz of Choice or Better Sirloin with Cabernet Mushroom Sauce & garlic Mashed Potatoes. - Chicken Parmigiana Thin breasts of chicken with Italian Breadcrumbs, topped with marinara Sauce & Provolone Cheese over Angel Hair Pasta. - Fettuccine Delmonico Fettuccine Alfredo Tossed with Grilled Chicken, Mushrooms, Broccoli & finished with A Touch of Marinara. Everything was perfect. Calamari, crisp coating tender fish - Chicken Cutlets were thin crunchy with tender meat and delicious marinara sauce - slight steak was tender, cooked well and a delicious sauce. Everyone was extremely happy with their choices... Service was excellent and they monitored us throughout the night. It was a pleasure to be here and I look forward to my next visit KUDOs to the team at Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse

Great food and Alex is cool as hell behind the bar. Shrimp quesadilla was bomb! Would def come…read moreback. Tacos on Tues are $2.00 best deal around.

Food was terrible asked for no peppers got peppers. Skirt steak was grizzly. Asked for hot sauce…read morenot on table like most restaurants . Pork on carnita was greasy and hard.

Excellent home-cooking Serbo-Croatian food that really gives you a warm feeling. The gulas was…read moretender, with a nice melded sauce that worked with the carb of the day. The kolenice telece was a tender leg of beef, which had a gentle flavor and was nicely attached to the bone in a fall-off-the-bone way. The sauce here also worked well with the rice accompanying. The bureks were slightly too dry on this particular day, but made for a decent appetizer. Worth a visit!