I have family who live nearby Butcher's Son and have raved how awesome the burgers are for a while…read morenow. Fourth of July 2025 weekend, I finally had a chance to grab a burger with them and holy moly, they were so right - This might be the best burger I've ever eaten! We arrived around 3:30pm on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised to grab a parking spot on the street, practically right in front of the entrance to Butcher's Son! They're located at one end of Market St. in Corning, now I don't frequent Corning often so I don't know if there's a big parking lot or more side streets to park along, but I could definitely foresee this street being packed with people and cars during the week. I think the time we arrived was a big part as to why we had no trouble getting a parking spot as well as being able to easily find a table after placing our order. The three of us walked in and it really is a butcher shop that has a small menu of burgers, fries, and specialty sandwiches (I saw a steak sandwich on their menu). There was a large, bar-style table with stools to sit along in the front with a station full of cutlery, napkins, packaged ketchup, stuff like that, nothing too fancy but clean and orderly. A courteous, friendly gentleman took our food order and told us to grab a seat anywhere we like and they'd get our food to us. We ended up taking over one of the tables, with an umbrella, outside and we were the only ones out there! It was nice to sit, talk, hang out for a bit, the relaxed, quiet atmosphere was nice. About 10-15 minutes later, all of orders were boxed up and brought out to us. For my late lunch/early dinner meal, I ordered the Fun Guy Burger, which is two smashed beef patties topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions, bacon jam, and Swiss cheese, along with a side of their hand-cut shoestring fries. Oh. My. Goodness! Wow, was this burger out of this world good. That had to be the freshest, juiciest, perfectly-cooked burger patties I have ever eaten. There were tons of sautéed mushrooms and onions on top and they were incredibly generous with the bacon jam. The Swiss cheese was melted just right and paired so well with the other toppings. The bun was toasted and held everything together very well. The burger itself is big and is honestly the perfect portion as you'll certainly be full without feeling any sort of "meat sweats"! haha They were very generous with the portion of fries as well. Personally, I liked the way these fries were cooked where they weren't crispy/crunchy but they weren't limp at all. Whatever they were fried in gave these fries an awesome flavor without having a ton of salt and pepper thrown on them. I really liked their fries; I'm not a huge fry-person but these would probably be at the top of my list. Another thing that I have to call out was how reasonable their prices were. Coming from Buffalo, burger prices are really expensive for what you get but Butcher's Son, my meal - burgers, fries, water, probably came near $20, maybe a few cents over that, which in 2025, is phenomenal value! My family told me that Butcher's Son came in first place in the New York Beef Council's "Best NY Burger" competition for 2025. My family and the competition judges are spot on and Butcher's Son totally deserves, and earned, the accolades and awards. Everything from the staff, the focused menu, the quality food, the portions, are great! Next time I'm in Corning, I can't wait to come back here and grab another burger and fries!

My only visit so far but I will definitely be back. Place is small and clean. They are butchers so…read morehave the things you'd expect. Meat is locally sourced. Staff was friendly and welcoming. The burger was fantastic, I could've had 2!

We stopped into Hand + Foot for lunch and were so glad we did. The atmosphere is relaxed and…read morewelcoming, with exposed brick and ro artwork that gives the place an artsy, modern feel while still honoring its historic setting. Definitely a spot where you could linger for a while. Food-wise, we ordered the fried rice with crispy chicken (breaded in crushed Cheerios--yes, Cheerios, and yes, surprisingly delicious!), the bánh mì, and the crispy chicken sandwich, which ended up being the star of the show. Every bite of that sandwich was perfectly seasoned, crunchy, and satisfying. We upgraded our side to the greens, which came topped with some mysterious orange ingredient--maybe a grated carrot dressing? Whatever it was, it was scrumptious. We also ordered a side of pickles, which were surprisingly affordable and so flavorful that they disappeared fast. We didn't try any drinks, but the menu had plenty of interesting options to choose from. One of my favorite parts of the experience was how family-friendly the place felt: while we waited, the kids grabbed a new-to-us game (The Enchanted Forest) from the board game shelves, which made the time fly by. Service was attentive and friendly without hovering, and overall we had a fantastic experience. If we lived closer, this would be a regular lunch spot for sure!

We arrived for an early dinner with a 4 year old and 1 year old. Like many folks with small kids, I…read morewas a bit put off by the name but with the great reviews, we decided to try it. The ambiance is dim and quiet, but they were happy to have us. My 4 year old used colored pencils on coloring sheets we brought with us. For babies and small kids, they have ingelisa chairs that clip on the high tables and I was concerned about the high chairs for our 4 year old but it was fine. She devoured her entire meal(chicken tenders) and a half of our 1 year olds' (they have a kids menu with chicken tenders, grilled peanut butter and fluff, noodles with butter, hot dog..). The service was fast and great. While I am vegetarian and my spouse is gluten free, we are always pleasantly surprised when we both find delicious food. I loved the general tso's poboy with cauliflower and tofu. I wish there was more cauliflower since my 1 year old took many of those pieces. My spouse got something with "pulled pork and quinoa" and he said it was very good too.

We've had the same waitress the couple other times we were there. Despite their closing at 2:00…read morethey were still very nice at 1:30. I had a BLT and they had a gf bagel. My husband had pork chops and they were great. We really love it here.

The food is more expensive than most diners I've been to, and there were eggshells in my wrap!!!…read moreThat's a huge sensory ICK for me, and I really don't want to pay for my wrap now. Sucks that I have to. Because I can't even finish the wrap as intended. Also the food Took a long time, about 30 minutes which is a long time compared to past diner experiences. The only really nice thing about it was the waitress. She gave my daughter a little cup of jelly beans, which was much appreciated.

The wings are worth it and always a friendly wait staff. Sometimes we stop in for a beer after work…read moretoo

Food is typical bar food. Seems to be a locals place. We were there for a race and the service was…read moreokay. We had to wait quite a bit before someone recognized us and got us a seat. The place is a bar so a bit loud, but that is the ambiance of a bar.

On a weekend trip to Corning, my cousin and I had some time to kill before dinner. We stopped by…read moreCarey's Brew House for a drink. The first thing you notice is that this is a huge brew house. We thought it was closed because there's a sit-down area in the front before you get to the back where the bar is and the bartender was. It's a converted house. We sat by the bar. Since we were a tad bit hungry, we shared some potato skins which hit the spot. Unlike your typical potato skins, these were thick but fried just right so the potatoes were cooked all the way through, the cheese was melted, and the bacon was crisp. Kind of like a deep dish version of potato skins. I always appreciate a solid beer list and as a brew house, Carey's had just that. They even had my favorite beer, Delirium, which I couldn't help but get to go. Service was solid.

My daughter took me here for a Mother's Day "high tea". I was very excited and have been to high…read moretea from east to west coast also in Canada, so my expectations were quite high. When we came in the room was very nicely decorated and we were seated immediately. The server was wearing blue jeans and a tea shirt with writing on it which I've never seen at any tea. The tea choices, teapot and brand of tea were all superb!! When they brought out the 3 tiered tray, I was terribly disappointed. I have NEVER seen any mini tea sandwich served on a slider hamburger bun! NEVER! All high tears have freshly baked scones with lemon curd and clotted cream. There was NONE. The baked goods were extremely dry. There was a "biscuit" that must have been missing an ingredient as it was bigger and 2x the thickness of a hockey puck. Extremely dry and inedible. Choking down 1 bite was all I could do. Other items like the fudge came directly from the local grocery store. This was just wrong.

This place is a gem, great service, daily specials, and just good food. Of course, good-sized…read moreportions. The back room has lots of wood, giving it a rustic appearance and lots of tv's, tuned into sports. We ordered the chicken wings, and they came with ranch and fresh cut fries. And a meaty cheesesteak sub. All was delicious. Parking can get a bit of a challenge with a limited parking lot, so street parking is an option.

Stopped by for lunch today. Grilled cheese for me, oinker burger for another member of our party…read morewith extra oink. (Bacon) They have about five types of fries or tots. I had the regular fries (battered) they also have hand cut or sweet potato fries. My fries were SO good I could have eaten about 100 more. My grilled cheese was fantastic - three cheese on sourdough bread. The ambience was great - like a fun neighborhood sports bar. I'd eat here again any time!

We stopped in on a Saturday night. We were warmly welcomed and brought to a table right away, no…read morewaiting. The place has some pretty cool sports decorations. Everything was clean and maintained well. Our server came over and took our drink order. The drinks came out quickly. My 7&7 was strong and hit the spot. We ordered the chicken bacon ranch Mac & cheese and an order of garlic Parmesan wings. The food came out fairly quickly and man o man! Everything looked and smelled awesome. Mac & cheese ohh so yummy and such a huge portion, and it was only a side portion. The wings..... the best I've had in such a long time. Perfectly cooked. Generous and flavorful sauce. Bleu cheese, house made, equally as good as everything else. Everything was good and a fair price. We left happy, and full.

What can I say? We tried Mooney's because we heard about their famous mac and cheese, and…read morehonestly...the hype is well earned. We ordered the Rodeo Mac and Cheese and the Bacon Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese (both in the whole size--think 5-6 cups each!), plus the Rodeo Burger, which comes topped with BBQ pulled pork and crispy onion straws. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS, and even with our family of five, we still had leftovers. So. Much. Food. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. We ate downstairs, though there's a bar upstairs if that's more your vibe. Our waitress was super friendly and even tried to warn us that one whole mac would be plenty--but we wanted to try both flavors, so next-day leftovers were just part of the plan. Pricing felt very reasonable for the giant portions and the quality. Mooney's is one of those restaurants that knows exactly what it does well--and does it really well. We'd definitely come back!

Very pleased that I discovered this wonderfully eclectic place for a quick, small dinner after…read morevisiting the Corning Museum of Glass. It's right downtown in walking distance from the museum. Service was excellent - attentive, friendly & quick. Loved the soft Bad Mama Jama - who needs alcohol is mocktails are that good?! The crab croquettes come with two different sauces that complement each other perfectly - creamy remoulade vs tangy cocktail based on tomato & horseradish. Finishing this up with a delicious of creme brûlée was a perfect meal for one.

Upscale restaurant in downtown Corning with modern decor and a lively ambience. The restaurant…read moreoffers a small, but eclectic menu. The service was great and we had a great dining experience.

Mediocre burger. All I wanted was a good burger and on the tray this one looked like it might fit…read morethe bill, but boy did it disappoint! Flat dining hall style patties and a middle of the road. And that was the best part of the meal. My side salad was an odd mix of greens, tomatoes, chickpeas, scallions and olives with shredded cheese. The fries might have been the most disappointing. Service was great and the place had character and was clean which bumped it up to a 3 from a 2 just for the food.

I'd love to give a review of the food but we never made it to that point. I walked in with my 83…read moreyear old father and two kids on a Sunday around 5:40pm when they closed at 8:00pm. The bar was empty aside from one guy sitting at the bar. As we walk in we heard the bartender say "f*cking, of course." She then proceeded to stomp around banging things. A server was standing in the dining area And I asked "are you not open, we can go someplace else." She told me "no it's fine, we're open til 8:00 don't worry about that" and gestured at the bar. We sat there until 6:00 listening to her swear and complain that we'd walked in, with no one coming to bring menus or anything. My kids even were like "whys she mad dad I thought they were open." And "why haven't they come to take our order?" We finally just got up and left, as as we did the bartender was just standing staring at us the server who'd told us to come in was sitting playing on her phone,and what looked like the kitchen guy was sitting on a bar stool staring at us to. I thanked them for their hospitality and we left. Definitely wouldn't go back to that unfriendly place.

Walking in the smell of BBQ hits like a roadside stand in the middle of no where. The place is…read moreclean and wasn't real busy on a Friday afternoon. The waitress was really friendly. We tried the 1/4 lb platter. With fries and potato salad. The pulled pork was amazing. Great flavor and very tender. The smoked sausage was as good as any smoked sausage I have had in upstate NY. The chicken was also very tender and had a good smoked flavor. The ribs had a lot of flavor and were not over cooked like some places do. The brisket.... Was brisket.... Maybe it wasn't made today which is fine. It tasted more like a roast than a brisket. My wife and I differ on our opinions of BBQ houses. I like to try the meats before I put any sauce on. My wife like it covered beforehand. This place doesn't smother it but does put it on before I got a chance to try the meats. The potato salad was ok but not bursting in flavor. The pieces in it are cut fairly large. It was ok. Fries are fries. A little over salted. But they did have malt vinegar. We might try this place again.

I was not happy with the food here. I ordered pork ribs and brisket. The brisket was nasty:…read moregrayish, and unpleasantly fatty. (It's supposed to be fatty, but not like how it was.) I wondered if it had really been barbecued. I didn't finish it. The ribs were okay, but not enough to make up for the brisket. The only part of the meal I really liked was the broccoli, which had been cooked with bacon. The plate below, with ¼ pound each of ribs and brisket, cole slaw, small corn muffin, and broccoli, was $47 including tax and tip. Price, service, and atmosphere were all acceptable, I have no complaints there. But the food was not good enough to bring me back.