We were so excited to hear that they had re-opened. Unfortunately, this experience did not come…read moreclose to our previous experiences. First let me say the facility is still the same beautiful place it has always been. That is where the good news ends. There is no longer table service. Meals are cafeteria style with limited options of BBQ. There were three of us for dinner at 5:30 pm on a Saturday evening. Two of us had pulled pork, potato salad and carrots. The pulled pork was so dried out it was not edible, the carrots were cold, and the potato salad was okay. The piece of johnny cake that came with the meal was the highlight of dinner. It was moist with just the right amount of sweetness to take it from cornbread to johnny cake. The other diner had the two meat platter of burnt ends and ribs with green beans and potato salad.Their comment was the burnt ends were beyond burnt, like trying to eat charcoal. The ribs were okay for four tiny ribs loaded in sauce. The green beans were delicious as was the johnny cake. The potato salad was okay but had an odd spicy taste. Here comes the really bad news; for two meals that were not edible, and one only half eaten our bill for cafeteria food was $92.00!! I find that pretty expensive for cafeteria style BBQ food, which isn't good. When talking with someone (not sure if they were the owners or not), they said the other food takes too long to cook when they have events. I would suggest that they have a regular menu on non-event nights, with a very limited menu on event nights. I would come back for an event but I definitely will NOT be returning for a meal. Very disappointing, expensive meal.

We came for a family get together at lunch on Saturday. They easily accommodated our group of 13…read more The service was excellent. All of us agreed that we would like to return in the future. I wish they would blend the bison with a fattier meat to lighten up the meat patties. Because the meat is so lean the burger was quite dense. All of the sides were delicious. Just a note if you are a coffee drinker: they only had powdered creamer. It was fun roaming around the restaurant and watching the bison being fed. The parking lot is gravel and had muddy ruts.

Great ambience no food but plenty of drinks to be enjoyed! Stop by for an unusually weird time.read more

would give zero stars if I could. absolutely rude as anything. we came as a group and were told…read more"we're loud" they gave us a plastic cup as if we were trash. I guess this is a zero fun zone. not welcoming.

Cute little gem with great food. Has the pasta special. Good sauce, lots of food and a yummy…read moremeatball. Get there early before they run out of sauce.

We've eaten at several places while visiting the Finger Lakes, and this little gem was our…read morefavorite! The meats are fresh, never frozen, and undoubtedly one of the best burgers I've had in my life. The service was fast, and the prices were great. Highly recommend!

Good basic bar food. Counter service. Fun place for a quick bite. Most items are appetizer type…read morefood. Fun atmosphere

For years this location was "That Other Place." I began drinking there as a junior in high school…read more(when legal was 18 and no one ever checked ID's). Fast forward 40+ years and I'm in town celebrating with my wife (who partied with me back in the day). We noticed a sign advertising "Classic Rock, 9 - 12." Since we apparantly qualify as classics, we're in. Unlike the pitiful review from Mike G (observation: lousy reviews usually signify someone off their meds. 9 outta his whopping 13 Yelp reviews all received 1 star, the others 5. Poor soul). Any who . . . we had a great time. C-4 was a talented band that played their contagious danceable song list until we cried "enough!" I opened a tab, drank our beer, sipped plenty of Jack Daniels, and had a ball. My take? Mike G you need to loosen up. To the rest I say lace up your dancin' shoes and "Give 'em a whirl."

They do not let you bring lawn chairs- you literally have to rent their crappy uncomfortable…read morechairs. If you go to a concert and they make you rent a seat on top of paying for parking, that's a cheap-ass nickel-and-dime operation.

They had blocked off all around the center near the stage for "premium" seating. Absolute horse…read moreshit to do that for Primus. Also, they are cash only and it's so convoluted that they make you take out cash at the atm, then go buy concession tickets and use those to buy beer and food. It's absolutely lame af. Never going to Tags again.

We've been to this place numerous times over the last few years - under old and new ownership…read more Location is the best part - you can sit right by the water. But food unfortunately was rather disappointing. Burger was very basic and really not nicely presented, with just a slice of tomato and onion (I asked w/o onion, but everything else). Fries were great and the wine was good. Steak was disappointing, not a good cut, very chewy. For an elevated price point, food has to be better. Service was good, except for the mixup (onion/lettuce), everyone was very friendly and everything was served in a timely manner.

Tonight was our first night here and it was a picture perfect night to eat down next to the lake…read more Despite a little mix up with our reservation the staff could not have been more helpful- even securing & installing an umbrella on our table for us ( not requested but greatly appreciated). This place is a gem... we will visit here again.

We go for the bands and the dancing! Great bandstand, huge dance floor and a lot of enthusiastic…read morepeople! Wish there was more places in the finger lakes like it.

The space is gorgeous - open barn-style seating, breezy countryside vibes, and just a really…read morepeaceful place to hang out with a glass in hand. Beli was right about the $$$. The bottle I brought had me out of breath and Googling "do Asian dads like super dry wine" mid-sip. It was a bold red, super dry and refined, but honestly not my favorite. The guy behind the bar mentioned one of their wines tends to appeal to a younger audience, and yeah... maybe that was the one I should have picked. That said, their whites and more refreshing options were actually quite nice - definitely more aligned with what the Finger Lakes does well. Pro tip: Stick to the whites, sample before committing, and come for the chill vibes (and maybe a soft reset for your palate).

Okay. I do love my friends who perform drag and burlesque here, and I'm glad there is a place for…read morethem. But I have to be real. Not a fan of the racism I encounter time and time again. Last time, the white male bartender just kept ignoring me, the only PoC at his end of the bar. The white fratty-looking dudes who elbowed their way next to me, (also apparently here for the Beyoncé night with their gfs) were the ones who got his attention. The PoC bartender tho? They/she looked like they took him aside, talked to him, then took my order after what felt like FOREVER trying to get this man's attention, with him instead putting all the other white patrons before me. The PoC bartend took over & let me order, which made me feel like crying with relief. I looked at the white group right in their eyes...all who saw me and cut in, confidently knowing this bartender would choose them. There has to be a code of conduct, right? Nope...just smirks back. If I wanted to be real cynical, I would say it's a grift between staff that preys on the vulnerabilities of PoC in a predominantly white Upstate/CNY town to finally be seen with any modicum of respect after being treated as lesser...because I tipped generously for being treated like I deserved to be there. But I refuse to believe QPoC would do this to their own. And the PoC bartender seemed genuinely real, and for that, I really appreciate what they do, looking out for their fellow PoC in the space. But from where I stand, it looks exhausting to have this as a whole second job of looking after PoC and educating white coworkers on top of the actual job...I know the feeling. It's the Ithaca experience. I do have to appreciate the queer white femmes who DID treat me with kindness & grace, giving me space, letting me approach the bar to tip the PoC bartender who takes my order almost every time. The one whom I believe saw how awful I was being treated and swooped in to look out. They even told the bartender I was leaving extra tips for them. They are the allies we need in these spaces! I appreciate them. But yeah...the tall white AFAB femme drag performer who was a drag child of my white AMAB colleague...I did not appreciate how they treated me (an AFAB femme PoC) like a predator for buying him a drink. I felt less than human, and felt disgusting being treated to a buffet of the twisted type of racialized microagressions only white queer folks can deliver. It made me never want to return. And I didn't for a long time, even when I tore it up so much on the dance floor that Spirit Posse gave me swag. The PoC of this space make it humane. But that same night...I saw a white woman inappropriately grope a Black person performing on stage. They had to remind her about consent, which they likely made a regular thing because of how often it happens at Thursgays. I didn't see her at the last couple ones when I returned to go back to supporting friends who perform...but they really need to do better to make this space safer and less stressful to exist in as a PoC. It's not worth me being the "Duke" of this joint if I can't relax and enjoy the show, the drinks, or the dance floor. They may not be the Trump flag waving folks 30 mins away, but this is a Get Out flavor of distress I don't think makes it worth return visits.

I appreciate that they are requiring proof of vaccination. I really, really appreciate it. That is…read morean excellent way to deal with running a bar in the midst of a pandemic. I do not appreciate a bouncer rushing over to tell me to put on a mask or sit down the moment I shifted from my chair to a standing position at a hightop table. I was polite, of course, and promptly shifted my butt down approximately five inches so that I was sitting. Apparently, it is very important for my butt to be five inches lower to prevent the spread of aerosols that carry an airborne disease. C'mon, people. Think for a minute. Letting people congregate introduces risks. Monitoring whether they are standing or sitting does not mitigate those risks at all.

While we live in Syracuse- we will always happily make the drive to the State Theater which we've…read moreseen multiple shows at. It's stunningly intimate while having the charm of a well taken care of theater. Concerts, performances, movie showings, & more fill up the beauty of this space which is so important to keep these venues living & breathing.

Beautiful historic theater in The Commons in downtown Ithaca. Comfortable seating, good access to…read morebathrooms and concessions. Only drawback is there is no AC so be prepared for it to get a little warm. Volunteers were friendly and helpful. Walking distance from Marriott on The Commons.