We had lunch at the bar. The server was very friendly and helpful. Ambiance was very much…read moreCooperstown. I had an egg salad sandwich and would happily eat another anytime!

Took the kid here before a game at Dreamspark. We got lucky and were seated right away. Very…read moreclean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Bonus... Bathrooms were very clean as well. I got the special which was the breakfast quesadilla. As always, I also got a side of corned beef hash. Breakfast quesadilla was out of this world. Perfect portion for breakfast. Good amount of cheese, egg and sausage. Must try if they have it. Corned beef hash, I wouldn't get again. Average at best. Just seemed very dry and "crumbly" is the best that I can explain it. Great place to stop and eat when spending time in town.

amazing food with very fast service. the servers were very nice and were always there to refill…read moredrinks and check up. the dining area makes you feel right at home.

Was a crowded Memorial Day. Our bus tour landed at…read moreCooperstown. Had a very delicious fish and chips and a nice stout to drink. Server was very busy but took great care of us!! Very nice inside.

Love their beet burgers!! My go to selection also their…read morestaff is friendly and professional. Great choice for some eating pleasure

We were seated quickly, and our server started off strong--she was friendly, attentive while taking…read moreour order, and offered great suggestions. She offered to bring out a couple dipping sauces for our fries, and I asked for the bourbon jelly, which she was willing to do. That initial interaction set a great tone. The food itself was very good--both burgers were delicious. Unfortunately, after we placed our order, the service dropped off completely. We waited about an hour for our food, with no check-ins, no water refills, and no acknowledgment of the delay, even though our server walked past our table multiple times. At one point, I had to get up and find someone to talk to. I asked a man near the front for a manager, explained we had been waiting an hour, and pointed out our table. No one ever came over afterward to follow up. We were later told there was a large party, which is understandable--but that's not something customers or servers can control. A simple check-in or acknowledgment would have made a big difference. Instead, we were told we "should have said something," despite no one coming to the table. At the end, we waited again for the check, and when my daughter calmly tried to explain our frustration, the server spoke over her and said, "I'm almost 50--I've been doing this since I was 17," which came across as rude and unprofessional. The food was good, but the lack of communication, attentiveness, and management involvement made this a disappointing experience.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't a little bummed out to see the negative reviews about this Lake…read moreFront Hotel and Restaurant. I've stayed here twice while visiting family. Both times I have had a good experience. The hotel (really it is a motel) is well maintained - clean and functional. We had piping hot water and our room had a mini fridge. The front desk was friendly and we didn't have any issues. The restaurant was great. They accommodated us for breakfast and dinner and were consistently good.

My new slogan for this hotel is "Stay Away, or Stay Awake!"…read more This overnight stay at the Lake Front Hotel was an absolute nightmare. They recently remodeled the exterior, and the adjacent restaurant is pretty good, but each room looks outdated and poorly designed, where they think hanging a colorful photo of the lake is going to make any difference. You'd think they'd have a modern theme, but it was helplessly outdated. There are no cups, no water, and zero personality or hospitality! Some of the hand towels were so old the edges were frayed. The linens were rough, possibly a two thread-count. There's no iron or ironing board in the room! When we asked for an iron, the nice guy in the office said we had to bring our clothes to the office! Wait, what? He allowed us to use this little dark storage backroom to iron our clothes. It was very strange. The point of having an iron in the room is that if you're not sure what you're wearing the next morning, you can iron something else instead at your leisure. With this scenario we had to take four shirts to the office just to have a back up shirt ironed in case one of us wanted another option to wear. The smell in the bedroom was reminiscent of mold, smelly socks, and dirty carpet. Just so unbearable I had to spray cologne in the air just to cover up the smell. The noise from the upstairs was unbearable. I'm writing this review at 1:30am and people are still walking around, and galloping upstairs, and you can hear every footstep and every floorboard creek. At one point earlier tonight, I had to turn around to see if there was someone in the actual room because it sounded like they were right here. When we called to make the reservation, the woman said we could request a second floor when we got here. But why not honor our request when we're requesting it? Why defer us to the time of arrival, where we were told no as if we'd asked for a suite at the Waldorf. We paid $325 for one night, and it will be the last penny they'll ever see from us. I'm giving this establishment two stars because it's a little better than a motel in the middle of nowhere, in the desert, with Jeffrey Dhalmer in the next room. I mean, seriously. What's the point of having a "Lake Front" hotel, if all your guests want to do is jump in the lake and drown in misery!

Great spot right in the heart of Cooperstown to grab lunch or dinner…read more We went with our team to compete at Cooperstown Dreamspark and went to the Hall of Fame as a team. While walking around, we came across Hardball Cafe. Parking is limited but luckily we parked in a lot and was walking around most of the day. As expected, service was a little slow to start but again, you need to be patient as it's right in the heart of a busy area. We sat right outside near the sidewalk, so got to people watch while we ate. Some may not be comfortable with that but I actually enjoy it. Lol Ultimately, service was excellent and everyone was very accommodating. To start, we got the pretzel with cheese dipping sauce and spicy mustard. Always a hit wherever we go and Hardball did not disappoint. Pretzel was soft and the dips were very good. For lunch, I got the Bambino Burger. Quality was excellent. Came with "local cheddar", lettuce, tomato, onions and fries on the side. Burger was juicy and cooked to order. If you're in the Cooperstown area or there for one of the big baseball tournaments, this is a solid option to go to.

40 minutes for 2 sandwiches to come from the kitchen is the first signal. Next is the quality…read more Clearly lacking as fries and onion rings are soggy in grease. Asked for a grilled chicken sandwich listed on the menu with lettuce, onion, and tomato and then have the waitress tell me after the sandwich was brought out that its only on the sandwich if specifically ordered to come with it. What??? It states on the menu. Don't argue. Poor food. Poor service. Won't come back.

Ambiance , on the lake with unobstructed views…read more Service was impeccable Cuisine was the best we have had in Cooperstown NY Ambiance , on the lake with unobstructed views. Service was impeccable Cuisine was the best we have had in Cooperstown NY

OUTSTANDING!!!!!! I cannot say enough good things about this place!…read moreLake front seating Delicious generous servings filled with lobster Finally a place worth the money! And worth the drive from All Star Village! My only suggestion : The fish tacos need an option of 3 tacos. Bc they are delicious and I could've easily eaten 3

First of all, the setting is beautiful. We got there early and sat on the outdoor porch overlooking…read morethe lake. The restaurant is in the Otesaga Hotel. Service was terrific and there were lots of options on the drink and food menu. I felt as though they charged a bit more than a similar restaurant without the views would have charged. Definitely make a reservation-we were there off season and it was packed.

Loved this place. We were visiting Cooperstown and not staying at the Otesaga, but it is in…read morewalking distance from the main street. We arrived before our reservation, and they were unable to seat us much earlier (they did though, we just waited, no problem) and they turned people away, so definitely get a reservation. Inside there is a nice few of the lake. Service was really great. Because we were there at the start of dinner, we had to wait a bit for the bread, but it was worth the wait. Both the soft roll and the fruity bread were so tasty, and the salty butter spread nicely on them. I had the prime rib, which was tender and flavorful, paired with asparagus and a baked potato. He had a NY strip. Both were perfectly cooked. We were so full and satisfied at the end of the meal that we didn't have room for dessert, but we loved the food so much. It's also pretty reasonably-priced for a nice restaurant. Highly recommend!

Very nice ambiance, great service, good wine list. Solid Italian meal…read more I had the chicken Marsala wich was plentiful and well done the wife had linguini with clams also very well done

The restaurant had an inviting interior and good jazz background music. The food portions were…read morequite large and came out quickly. The Italian bread was fresh, warm and very tasty. There were many shrimp in the Scampi along with fresh asparagus, broccoli, spinach, capers and garlic. The chicken was cooked perfectly and tender. The sauce was delicious. The owner was very pleasant and nice to deal with.