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    Second Chance Diner

    4.1 (197 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
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    SECOND CHANCE DINER ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Salmon benny
    Cassandra K.

    Second Chance diner is always a hit when we have company. The unique dishes and drinks are something friends and family love. Personally have tried a number of thier dishes, but my current favorite is thier shrimp and grits. Normally, I am not a huge grits fan, but they do a really good job with this dish and I definitely reccomend it. They have fun community events, the servers and staff are a pleasure. The big things holding this restaurant back from a 5 star for me is just that it is way too crowded, which in some ways is good for them of course, but the problem to me is the seating is pushed very close to other tables. Both times I have gone to thier new location I have felt like I am eating breakfast with the family next to me. The end of my table was maybe a foot and a half away from the next. The past location had some tables that had a bit more breathing room. Additionally, they have weird policies with calling ahead/reservations. With how popular the location is I feel like it would be better to take reservations and call aheads all the time instead of having customers crowd thier entryways for 45min-1hr waiting to get in. Sometimes they do allow call ahead (on your way driving there) but it is not consistent. I go back and forth on a 3 and 4 star due to this​, but settle on a 4 just as the food is delicious and there is always takeout.

    WESTERN OMELETTE with HOMEFRIES and sourdough toast
    Alexis M.

    I haven't been here in years since their old location. I am not a fan of the diner across town in the Westcott neighborhood so I was excited to give this one a try at their new location. The service here was friendly and serving sizes proportional. We appreciate that they focus on flavor not just appearance. The lemon blueberry pancake special was delicious and a great choice. I was able to customize my omelette and choose between deep fried or skillet fried potatoes. The restaurant interior is well done and gives a fresh new look to the old diner feel

    Burrito
    Ruriko S.

    We came tonSecond Chance Diner for brunch in a Sunday morning during parent's weekend. The wait time was 35-40 minutes. We were starving so I asked the hostess if we could seat at the bar, and she seated us right away. 5 stars on service, they very very friendly and attentive, not to mention that our server was very sweet. My lady bug had the burrito and I had the Greek omelette, with some modifications: only egg whites, no cheese and tomatoes. I liked my omelette, however I'm not used to oil that's why I gave 4 stars for food. But this is me being peaky. Portions are very generous. Be aware ! We had a great time, people seated next to us kept talking to us. Plenty of parking

    Memosa flight
    Julie S.

    Absolutely loved the food and drinks here! Our waitress was phenomenal. I believe she may have been a manager, she was wearing a headset and dressed a little differently. Super sweet! We ordered a mimosa flight, Benny flight, and the banana bread French toast. Holy moly! All of it was delicious! We will definitely be back for seconds!

    MONTE CRISTO
    Emily K.

    I'm glad I finally got to try this well-known diner. Even for lunch on a Wednesday, it was very busy! They have a large menu with a variety of options. You can also order breakfast all day. I went with the Monte Cristo sandwich and tater tots. The sandwich was a good blend of breakfast and lunch and the tots were crispy, just the way I like them. I definitely recommend going during the week if you can, as they can get very busy on the weekends. Prices are a little high, but everything is going up now. Our waitress could have been a bit more attentive, but overall we enjoyed our visit.

    Breakfast corn dog
    Brynn K.

    Food is excellent, prices are middle of the road and our service was great, especially for going with a large group. Ambiance is where they lose a star for me because it was very loud and the tables were too close together making it feel like we were sitting with strangers. Parking lot was overflowing and I had to park on the street, which technically said no parking but I made it out without a ticket, there were plenty of other cars parked there as well.

    Erica O.

    I got there pretty early so it wasn't crowded at all. I liked how there were different rooms and instead of a typical diner counter, you could sit at the bar. It took a few minutes for the waitress to arrive but I was ready with my order. I got 2 Eggs, 2 Pancakes and a Ham Steak. The eggs were perfectly over easy and the ham was nicely grilled. The pancakes had a very good flavor and it was nice that all the condiments including the syrup were already on the table. Service was good, my server periodically checked in to make sure everything was good. I'll definitely stop back and try something more adventurous next time.

    Rebecca F.

    Wow!! My cousins have been raving about this place for a long time and I'd never been, and boy was I missing out!! Our service here was very quick and this diner is run very efficiently. They were incredibly busy but staff were very on top of things and able to manage the crowds well! I was blown away by the style and variety of foods, and it was also delicious. A great, family-style atmosphere and tons of treats to choose from too! Will definitely be back again, thanks for a wonderful experience!

    Chocolate chip pancakes
    Jillian M.

    Love this modern take on an old fashioned diner. We pop in here now and then because we've moved a little further out of the way, but, no matter how busy the restaurant is, we always have incredible service. I love that you can get lunch breakfast here. I opted for the grilled cheese which was a nice butter bite of gooey, cheesy, sour dough goodness. The ranch also pairs perfectly with the crispy, seasoned fries! The benny was runny, saucy, and delicious. Their home fries are awesome too! We opted for a chocolate chip pancake as our sweet treat to end the meal. Super delicious, and extra sweet with a little added syrup. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!!!

    2, 2 and 2 combo breakfast!
    Mo R.

    There was a 20 minute wait and there's no space so we waited in the car. Once seated food came super fast! We both got the 2/2/2 and everything was good, if you like diner food you'll like it here!

    The Pennzoil special: greasy omelette with oil saturated veggies & deep fried potato cubes (home fries)
    Russell F.

    I have been to the Second Chance several times. This latest experience has me shaking my head as to how far they have fallen. A simple order was placed; a vegetable omelette with home fries and a yogurt parfait. The grease that oozed out of my omelette and onto the plate with the first forkful was unacceptable. On top of that, what they called home fries, were commercial frozen-seasoned potato cubes that they deep fried in the style of Denny's. The overbearing flavor of the seasoning mixed with deep fryer oil flavor just made them inedible. No cheese was a good call. The eggs & veggies in the omelette were already saturated with enough oil to make Jiffy Lube proud. And at $13.99, I was reminded why I usually make breakfast at home, and usually for $2 or less. The yogurt parfait wasn't without its faults, either. It had good tasting berries and flavorful yogurt. What killed it here was the granola. It tasted like Nature Valley. Plus, it's served in a tall mug that is next to impossible to mix the parfait without getting it on the table. Parfait + veggie omelette with potatoes & toast + 2 cups of bottomless (weak) coffee = $37.00 before the tip. The Second Chance is moving on July 23. If they don't tighten up quality, it might be their last chance.

    Flight of mimosas
    Carrie L.

    My daughter and son brought me for Mother's Day brunch. My daughter made a call ahead and table was ready in just under two hours. I arrived at 1230 and we were seated with no additional wait time. Service was good despite being a very busy holiday. My daughter and I enjoyed the fun flight of mimosas, some so over the top you are drinking dessert! A shared flight of pancakes, fruity pebbles was a hit with my son! Reece's peanut butter cup is definitely dead on, and Cinnabun yum! Waffles and chicken so scrumptious there was moaning involved from the consumer! An enormous bagel breakfast sandwich with home fries, was my daughter's pic. I ordered the eggs benny flight bacon, original, and brisket. That's definitely shareable, I had the bacon benny that was a gooey delight and brought the other two benny's to go. They kept well and were devoured by my husband who had also never tried eggs benny, they were a hit! Great festive, family diner ambiance for breakfast, , brunch and special occasions!

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    Great place, crate service. A bit pricey, but the food is good. Very attractive and nice layout.

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    Copper Top Tavern - Camillus

    Copper Top Tavern - Camillus

    4.0
    (279 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    It wasn't bad, but I probably would not go again. The…read moreservice was good; we were sat right away, and drink orders placed quickly. Drinks came promptly, and our food orders as well. They have a wide range of meal and drink options, with most items sounding appetizing. My husband and I both got lavender drinks; him a lavender marg, and I a lavender lemonade. They were very syrupy, which made it hard to finish the drinks, even though they the flavor was great. We got garlic bread as an app, and it was much more greasy than one would expect. But it was still very tasty. Only down side was that the grease weighted down our stomachs, so it was hard to finish the entrees. Dinner was very good; I had the six cheeses mac n cheese, and Ryan got fish n chips. Both were a good portion for the price, which is always nice. Again, it wasn't a bad experience! I just wasn't blown away/ i didnt feel that I need to go back in the future.

    We've eaten here a bunch - mostly due to proximity and lack of other options. The food is wildly…read moreinconsistent; sometimes, we're surprised at how good a dish is (usually a special or seasonal dish), but if we order it again, it's never the same. The biggest issues: - Many things seem to have a lot of oil involved. From the side vegetables to the burgers to the "garlic bread" served on the side of the pasta dishes - there's a strong, oily taste. It's not a pleasant oil - my guess is it's ostensibly neutral, like a vegetable or canola, though it leaves a flavor that suggests it's not entirely neutral. Perhaps a fake butter? Why it's so ubiquitous is anyone's guess, but it leaves an unpleasant film in your mouth. While I understand restaurants use a lot more oil/butter than home cooking (it's often why we like restaurant food better), this oil is not good. - The fries. I guess some people like them; I loved shoestring fries as a kid, but these aren't the same. They have no flavor (aside from the aforementioned oil), and they're the consistency of McDonald's fries, but drier and harder. Recently, we got an order that came with a new, more traditional style fry, and they were so good. We were excited that they finally ditched the cardboard variety but that apparently was a one-off - today showed that they seemed to revert to the old style, unfortunately. - They had an amazing chicken bacon ranch pizza for a while, until one day when it was gone. I think the secret was smoked Gouda, but whatever they used, it was a great pizza. When it disappeared from the menu, I inquired and was told, "oh yeah, lots of people are asking for that." So I said, "is it coming back, then?" I was told it's "doubtful," which kinda sums up my experiences there. Everyone loved it and wants it back? Better get rid of it, then. - The kids menu options are somewhat insulting to children. The "grilled cheese" uses what appear to be hamburger buns, so carelessly made that they seldom match up (that is, the top will be skewed off so the sandwich isn't put together). The kids pasta dishes are just plain noodles, usually undercooked, with no seasoning (i.e. salt) or other attention to preparation. The inconsistency is really the biggest issue for me. Things range from "fine" to "bad," but even if you stick with one menu item, you don't know what you're going to get. Non-chain, family-friendly restaurants are seemingly hard to find in this area, so I really wish they were better. We've kept at this place far longer than we probably should, again due to convenience, and because every now and then, a dish will be surprisingly good. However, those instances are becoming so rare, I think we're done for a good while. I do hope they improve.

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    Nestico's Too

    Nestico's Too

    4.1
    (97 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    My kids and I ended up here after trying another diner that was so busy there was no parking. We…read morewere able to find parking, and 15-20 minutes wait list. They were swamped so the short wait seemed unlikely. But in fact we were seated and provided menus and waters. This is a classic no frills diner. Retro feel with large diner menu selection. I had a combination platter that was huge, bagel egg and cheese, steak and eggs, and we shared a waffle drizzled with chocolate and cinnamon. Everything was tasty and came out in a timely manner. Friendly service, getting the bill and boxes at the end of meal was a bit of a lull. But for a holiday it was overall very accommodating with no reservations! They offer a full diner lunch menu as well.

    I recently went back here and LOVED the remodel and updated decor. It is fun while still feeling…read morecozy and comfy. I ordered the country fried steak and it was cooked to perfection. Piping hot, crispy coating and perfectly savory sausage gravy. The scrambled eggs were perfect (not too hard and not too runny). The hash browns were delicious and our waitress offered hot sauce which I gladly accepted. The rye toast was toasted and buttered excellently. The service we received was amazing, we never even got to the bottom of a coffee cup because we had it refilled about 3-4 times. This place is a gem and a staple in camillus. Everyone should go!!!

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    Maine blueberry pancakes
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    Daniella's Steakhouse

    Daniella's Steakhouse

    4.2
    (319 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    This was our first time here and we went with a party of 6…read morelast night. All the food was amazing. I can't remember when I had better Calamari. It was amazing! I had the Seafood Alexander (amazing). Their steaks were tender and delicious. The service was top notch. The Owner, Charlie, came around to the tables to check on us. We made reservations at the last minute, so we ended up in the "overflow" room, which was in a seperate room from the main restaurant. I would suggest if you go with younger kids (which we did) you book this area. The Ambience in both areas was great. We walked through the main restaurant which was dimly lit and had music. Perfect for a well deserved, relaxed evening. The Overflow room was more lit and quiet, for a relaxed evening with conversation. We're looking forward to another night out there!

    I am compelled to leave an honest and disappointing review…read more As with many in the area at graduation, we were looking for a place to have a great meal and we were excited to learn about a steakhouse that was super attentive and provided quality and well cooked meals. We were extra excited by what seemed to be their signature dish, steak and mashed potatoes. Well, we had an 8pm reservation, which to me is normal time, but seems to be like a last seating for this restaurant. The place was full upon entering but emptied out quickly during our meal experience. It was just our immediate family of 4. Started with cocktails and proceeded to order the seafood trio app, which was good. Wedge salad, which was also good. Had a nice waitress who had a good sense of humor. The rest went downhill. We all ordered different types of steaks and 3 of 4 medium rare, one NY Strip medium. Ordered a side of Brussel sprouts and some other accompanying sauces. All 3 steaks came out in variations of well done - gross! On an even more disappointing note, we were told there is no more mashed potatoes, which is why we chose this place, and then told only 2 baked potatoes, so we had to decide who gets it and who doesn't. A TERRIBLE thing to happen at a steak restaurant, in addition to ruining what seemed to be quality steaks. The Brussel sprouts came out overly well done drenched in their sauce. Bite into any of them and they were totally deflated and not good. We couldn't even eat it. The waitress came back and asked how things were... my wife's fillet was so over cooked the waitress even agreed and offered to remake. By this time it was almost 9:15 and she lost her appetite. The three of us just didn't mention how ours were because it would have just caused chaos that none of us wanted. We NEVER send back food, but in this case, hers was insanely overcooked. We asked to have it removed from the bill, which they did. Regardless, we dropped $430, including a $70 tip (because I am generous... waitress should have done a lot more for us when noticing the quality of what was served to us) for the 4 of us, with only 3 main meals. Just a real poor experience. I'm hoping this was just an isolated happening, but completely upset it happened to us for my daughter's graduation, son's 25th Bday and our 27th Anniversary. All that weekend. Advice to owner: please ensure you have enough product for your reservations. We were not walk-ins. Then, listen to the customer's request for how they prefer their steaks to be cooked and serve as ordered. 8pm reservation should not make a difference from a 6pm. I'm just really disappointed and wish we went to Ts instead, but liked the idea of smaller and more intimate.

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    Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub

    Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub

    3.7
    (157 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Nice warm evening to head up to Tipperary Hill enjoying some of the fun and festivities and grab a…read morebite to eat at the authentic Coleman's pub. After a evening of shopping, it was time to wind down so considering the options we chose Coleman's. Place was packed as always. The band was setting up to start to play in an hour. We got a table out back. Hankering for a shepherds pie that is one of the premier meals here. But before that we got ourselves, some spinach and artichoke dip. I haven't had this in what feels like decades. It was pretty darn good. Plenty of chips and plenty of dip. So much so, that I brought the leftovers home. So both of us did go with the shepherds pie. Both of us really enjoyed it. It came out, piping hot, with the mashed potatoes on top, covering up the beef, sauce, peas, onions, and whatever else they put in this thing! A drink to top off the evening.

    Update: Just had a…read morebad experience so Im updating my review to reflect that. I think I left my credit card there yesterday during dinner. Called today at 4:30 and the girl that picked up said she needs to check with the bar but they are too busy. She wouldn't check and I was on hold for over 20 minutes. Thats how you treat customers? Im out of town and its at least a 30 min drive and she said "if you think you left it here then Im sure is here". What kind of answer is that? Dropping from 5 to 3 stars for the horrible customer service. I was in the area visiting friends and they took us to Coleman's for dinner and a concert. What a fun local spot! The food was great, everyone enjoyed their meal. I got the guinness beef stew which came out steaming hot in a bread bowl. I loved the gravy, if anything wish there was a little more meat but the flavor was delicious. The service great, our waitress was a nice young lady who was attentive and helpful. Afterwards we went outside for a concert and drinks. The band was playing older and newer covers until 10pm. Was a really fun end to our night, highly recommend.

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