We were in Amsterdan and searched for restaurants and found this place. Sure glad we did! My buffalo burger was awesome! The sauce didn't overwhelm the burger at all and the bleu cheese dressing is homemade! Will definitely be back! Oh the server was very nice too! I forget her name. But she was very good! read more

Ummm idk what happened within a few days for this place to have nice meaty wings 1 day to small tiny wings another day. Was kinda disappointed that the wing size isn't consistent but the wings still tasted good just much much smaller than the wings i got from here a few days ago read more

Haven't been here since they changed ownership. I was disappointed that they no longer offer the eggplant sub. It would be great if they added that back to their menu. I ordered the meatless grinder and it was excellent. Our waitress was fantastic. My only real complaint was that the restaurant was freezing. I don't understand why they didn't have the heat going. It was very uncomfortable. read more

Definitely make the stop! Very welcoming environment. Chris, the owner is great! All good vibes! The food...Awesome!! Started with the onion pedals. They came with a really tasty dipping sauce, with a nice little kick. The Billy Burger... we all know the key to a great burger is the bun and this did not disappoint. The burger meat and bacon were quality meat and cooked perfectly. Took an order of the Buffalo wings and their homemade blue cheese for the road! Thanks, Chris! read more

Shorty's Southside - Crispy Onion Pedals - Bars Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

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Absolutely the best wings in Amsterdam, NY. Amazing service and friendly owners. The food is delicious and a nice welcoming atmosphere. read more

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Best burger I've had in a long time! Stopped here on a whim on a road trip - it's just 5 minutes off of route 90. So much better than a highway rest stop! Cute neighborhood tavern with good beers on tap, a nice seating area in a room separate from the bar, good kids menu, very friendly service, and the manager or owner even checked in on us at the end of the meal. read more

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BEST HOT WINGS EVER! I thought I'd only have six but they were so delicious I had 12. The blue cheese dressing was the stuff of dreams. People are very friendly and made us feel like family. THANK YOU! read more

Shorty's Southside - I will be dreaming about these hot wings forever. All other hot wings will disappoint! These are The Best of The Best! - Bars Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

The Shorty's burger was excellent, one of the best in a long time. Their soup special was broccoli cheddar and it was also so delicious. Friendly service and very reasonable prices. read more

Best wings ever!! We've tried soo many other bars, but Shorty's is the best. Nothing fancy inside, cone as you are, lots of locals! Beer on tap selections are good too. read more

It's Amazing! Honest to God I can't think of a negative criticism if you paid me! I got the dirty love burger and it was amazing! It's a burger with a slab of deep fried Mozarella cheese! It oozes deliciousness! And is what I will consider to be the main dish of this place! We also got a plate of nachos which is like a meal itself! Honestly the pictures should speak for themselves, do yourself a favor and eat here! PS the service staff were super nice! read more

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We were passing through town, needed lunch and were very glad we found Shortyz. We got there right when they opened, ordered lunch and enjoyed our sandwiches and service very much. read more

Great ambience with fast friendly service. Had the chili which was good and a hamburger. The hamburger was not the same when stopped in pre COVID. Last time it was huge and succulent served with a steak knife to hold it together. This time just a thin average burger which was disappointing read more

So we found this place via Yelp. Thank you Yelp! We just got done biking 20 miles on the Erie Canal trail and we were starving Service was excellent and speedy. Food was awesome. The pic is what my wife had. I had the Parmesan Chicken. Portion sizes were huge. We also got a bowl of the roasted corn seafood chowder. It was also amazing. For the price and the quality of the food and service I gave them 5 stars! Amsterdam has a gem of a place to eat! read more

Shorty's Southside - Meatballs and angel hair pasta - Bars Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

Best chicken wings!!! We got the Buffalo Parmesan ones, crispy and flavorful. We also got a grinder and it was large enough for 3 people to share. Delish! read more

Came for the draft beer, stayed for the delicious food and dessert!. Quaint neighborhood spot. Friendly staff. read more

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Nice place, cold beer. We tried the BBQ Nachos. Huge plate! Recomend for a cold one after a day on the trail. read more

Went there last night had the pretzel Rueben sliders and French fries covered with cheese sauce. Also had their shrimp seafood bisque and it was so delicious. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend Shortys Southside and am looking forward to going back. read more

Traveling back East for business and my co-worker and I were looking for a good spot off the toll road..... Shorty's is that spot! What a find! The menu was all over the place and that's what made it awesome! The waitress shared that they try to do everything in house, including their meets! I ordered the "jersey shore" and it was a winner! Plus it looked as outlandish as I had hoped with the cheeses, hot beef, and sautéed onions and mushrooms oozing over the sides of the bread. Plus the french fries were super good as well! My co-worker got the sausage patty that is ground in-house and I know he liked it because he didn't say a word once it arrived and it was gone before I knew it. Haha. Service was good and seemed like a great local spot where they knew everyone. If I'm ever passing through again, I'll be stoping for another great lunch! Thanks! read more

Shorty's Southside - The Jersey Shore, slightly modified and I asked for marinara on the side. - Bars Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

I'm giving this place 4 stars because the food is very good. It's a little ole bar/ restaurant in the Southside of Amsterdam. Inside there is a bar to the right and tables in another room to the left. Nothing special, nothing extraordinary but the food most definitely is. We arrived on a Wednesday night and only a few people at the bar were present. We were greeted by the owner and he sat us at a table . It was chilly but it was cold out too and he informed us that the propane stove was not working . We decided to order drinks. I had a delicious blackberry rum punch and hubby had a draft Beer. We both had the crispy fried haddock dinners which came with soup or salad. Opted for the French onion soup which was delicious and warmed us right up. Gooey cheese melted over the top and baked. Omg! Heaven in a cup! Our dinners came out and the haddock was crisp, hot and delicious. Came over seasoned French fries, cocktail and tarter sauce and coleslaw. The coleslaw was chopped a little to fine for me but was good. We finished everything! We will definitely go back to try some more menu items. Dinners, burgers, bar food etc. They always have specials as well. Supports your small local restaurants as they are struggling! read more

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Went here a while back for dinner and although it was not busy, it took forever to have someone even acknowledge us. Then, when we were, we were told to wait a few minutes. We waited about 20 minutes and another couple came in behind us and were seated, knew the hostess or something because they chatted and were seated, and we were ignored. In addition, it was loud and swearing could be heard from the bar area, which is not what my kids need to be hearing. This was our second time here with similar situation at prior visit. read more

Just passing through and found this gem hoping to wait out the snowstorm. Located in a cool neighborhood. Food and service was great! read more

Shorty's Southside - Shorty's neighborhood place. Being remodeled outside. - Bars Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

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We enjoy the atmosphere here. Love the menu selections. It's not a chain restaurant so the menu is more appealing. The take out window is a bonus for those who don't want to dine in. read more

Yelp said they were open, not so when we arrived. 1:30pm on a Friday afternoon. Not sure if they're out of business or not.

Awesome food and awesome service. Very nice little place with a unique menu. 5 stars isn't enough. Within walking distance from the castle.

Had the Cobb salad. Huge portions and homemade dressing. Delicious!! Chicken was perfectly cooked. Service was friendly and quick. read more

Shorty's Southside - Cobb salad - Bars Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

Great neighborhood bar/restaurant tucked between quiet old houses. The service is warm and friendly in a classic hometown environment that you can only find on the east coast. The locals at the bar are full of life and conversation. The French onion soup is perfect. The Reuben fritters are delish. The chicken tenders are exactly the way chicken tenders should be...crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. And the garlic Parmesan sauce is freaking amazing. Doesn't matter what you get to dip in it. Would definitely recommend for lunch! read more

Shorty's Southside - Bars Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

Awesome fish on Fridays!! The chef knows how to prepare fish! Special thanks for accommodating our diet needs. We highly recommend Shorty's!! J&B Nelson read more

I've been a few times , and order for take out and I can honestly say , I haven't been disappointed yet.. I one Of my favorite dish are the pull pork fries .. the pull chicken ones are great too read more

Food is overpriced and not that good waited over an hour to get 2 meals but if you like a tiny overcrowded restaurant in a crappy neighborhood have at it! read more

Stopped here on our way back from Our East Coast Road trip! OMG! Food was amazing and huge portions! The restaurant is in the middle of a quaint neighborhood and they welcomed us into the place like we had lived there all our lives! Took some other yelpers reviews for the grinders ( only served on certain days) and they were delicious! The kids had chicken tenders and they were hand battered perfectly! The meatball sandwich and the marinara was amazing! We were there on the days they weren't served but them made them for us anyway! Delicious!!! Highly recommended!!! If we can stop and park a 32ft motor home on the street you can too!!! Well worth it!!!! Will stop by again if we ever pass through! read more

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Great place to Eat! Everything made Fresh! Friendly service. I wish I lived nearby I would eat here one day every week. read more

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Wait staff are friendly and efficient, food was great and priced right. Needed reservations, as place is small.

I always tend to operate with a relative amount of skepticism when it comes to bars that serves food. But let me say living right across the street has opened my eyes to consuming a larger than normal amount of shorties food. I have ordered a copious amount of chicken wings and quite a few Long Island Ice-T's off of their menu and I have to say that there is not a single thing I've ordered from this establishment that I would not order again or a third time. Their chicken wings are by far the best chicken wings I've ever had. They're black and blue burger deserves the name of burger and my wife is quite fond of their wraps. I have not had the pleasure to go in to enjoy their establishment Due to the Corona virus and truth be told I don't plan on going in because living right across the street allows me to spend time with my family and enjoy their food. The only complaint I have about this place is that they do not serve pizza. But then again I think that is for the best. I would encourage anyone with a car and a $20 bill to go to shorties. They are a staple in the community and have every right to be here. The bar has been set for bar food and it is shorties. read more

Great food. Super prices. I had an eggplant parm sandwich. Not too much breading. Great marinara. Good salad. Waitstaff were on top of Covid safety precautions. read more

Last week shortys was taken over by new management. I never liked the food there before. The amounts we always massive and looked good but tasted horrible. Food is much better now under new management. Lite menu with a couple of specials. We plan on going back again real soon. If u r not or were not a Shorty's fan give it a try again. I don't think u will b disappointed. read more

Always a good meal with friendly service here! Shorty's offers great specials. Their soups are always delicious too. During the pandemic, they took great care of customers by delivering food and adding a drive-up window. Great place! read more

As an out of Towner, this place was a great tavern type home feel bar. Great food, amazingly made drinks and the people are welcoming. If I'm ever back up this way I'll deff come back! Thank you. read more

I love Shorty's. It's nice to just get apps and beer and sit at the bar with friendly locals. It's also a well priced, casual spot for gathering with friends and the food is pretty good too. read more

Great Burgers, great Reuben bites, great salad, great fries!!!! So glad we found this little gem! Had to met up with family and Amsterdam was our half way point, was nervous we weren't going to find much but we were very pleased with our meal and service here!! Waitress was very friendly and was awesome at making sure our drinks were constantly full!! Very reasonably priced as well!! read more

What a great place to stumble across. I had some misgivings when I pulled up and the restaurant seemed to be in the middle of a random neighborhood, but don't let that fool you, this place is great. Everyone who was working here was super nice and friendly. FYI the menu on here is very outdated and very wrong, but it does give an idea of what they serve (Italian with sandwiches and bar food type appetizers). The French onion soup is great, as was the eggplant parmesan. The portions are huge, but the food is also very well made. read more