Shorty's Southside

I cannot wait to get me some Parillo's over the holidays! This joint serves the best rigatoni with…read morevodka sauce on the Eastern Seaboard. Ask them to toss in some broccoli and they will serve it up. Parillo's allows you to craft your own pasta dish with their traditional Italian flavors. As a strict vegetarian, the menu had a wide variety. The Tiffany lamp collection boosts the ambiance and makes for great conversation. The service is top-notch and the owners who actually work there, come out and socialize with the crowd. While they are great at working people in, give them a call beforehand. This place tends to be packed.

This place is closed. It has been closed for over a year. Not sure why there are still hours and it…read moreis saying open.

When the owner comes out with home made wine samples...Yes please!

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Rug City Bar and Lounge

5.0(1 review)

0.4 mi

Taste Bar food available. Service is attentive and accommodating. Always welcomed by the owners…read more Free parking available. Walls decorated with local memorabilia. Entertainment weekends consisting of live music. Try it you enjoy the relaxing atmosphere!

From the owner: Rug City Bar and Lounge is located in historic downtown Amsterdam. We want to impress the historic…read moreculture of the city while enjoying a place to socialize and appreciate our themed spirits. We are available for events for special occasions.

Comedy Show Case at Rug City Bar and Lounge. One Saturday per Month. Call for reservations!

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Sharp Shooters

2.8(4 reviews)

0.5 mi

Terrible experience. All but 1 thing in order was messed up. Pizza was burnt black and not edible…read moreand they said they would be refunding it. Buffalo chicken wrap ended up being a chicken quesadilla. They offered to make the wrap which we agreed we'd pick up. Get there only to be told they now needed the card to refund the pizza after being told over the phone it was all set and was being refunded. Was not going back a third time. Or ever again. Wings had no sauce on them. Terrible experience.

Went into this bar last night with my girlfriend and the place was packed only one bartender behind…read morethe bar. When asked to make a certain drink instead of saying something that would have sound professional as a bartender like " sorry but we don't have the stuff on hand to make that drink". I was told to look up how to make the drink myself. I ordered a simple screwdriver and it was like drinking a glass of Watered down Oj . My girlfriend asked for a blended drink and she got a very snippy comment back such as does it look like we do blended drinks here. The music was ok but not the best and the food was at best decent. I will not be going back to Sharp Shooters again !

Rustic Loft

4.1(80 reviews)

3.1 mi

I've driven past this place a bunch of times. There's always people dining outside, particularly…read morewomen of various ages. They always look as though they're having fun. This time as I drove by, I had a friend and my dog riding along with me. Would they let us have dinner outside with my dog? I pulled up and walked into the restaurant to ask. Sure. We could sit at the high picnic tables near the front lawn. It was a nice, relaxing setting. Our server was Juliet, a very nice and helpful young woman. I ordered a Rustic Mule which was really a Moscow Mule and a Turkey Reuben with garlic mashed potatoes. My friend ordered a half pound burger with Dirty Fries. The food was delicious. We had a great time. I couldn't finish my meal. I ate half and took the rest home. Too bad. I was hoping to make it to dessert. The restaurant is famous for some sort of ice cream "flavor bomb," which I'll have to try next time. The dog, meanwhile, got a nibble of turkey from my sandwich and then sat down beside me. Juliet said the dog was so quiet she almost forgot the dog was there.

Amsterdam staple place for a good burger. Nice and fast service and an American cowboy "rustic"…read moreaesthetic. Menu attached along with other photos. Also ask to sit upstairs it's really nice

Haddock sandwich

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Bosco's Rest

4.2(60 reviews)

0.7 mi

Staff was excellent. Pasta Fagioli was exciting. Pizza Friselle, I'm still dreaming about!read more

Great chicken parm and outstanding anti pasta salad. Salad was god for three serving for two…read morepersons.

Egg plant parm

Meatball sandwich without cheese

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Chicken Parmesan

LLV Creekside

2.4(5 reviews)

2.0 mi

I am back in my hometown visiting family and friends. Everyone I know have highly recommended this…read moreplace. Upon walking in, I immediately loved the ambiance of the place. The ambiance was great Our waitress was great. I have some interesting food allergies. The kitchen staff did a great job in preparing my meal. I had the burger salad plate. It was delicious and filling. I highly recommend that you check out Creekside!

Finally made it out to this spot for a birthday dinner with my wife and parents. I've been wanting…read moreto try this place forever -- our son played baseball at Shuttleworth Park for years, so I've driven by it a hundred times thinking, "One of these days..." Well, that day came -- and I kinda wish it hadn't. Started off with a beer -- tasted fine, but it came in what I can only describe as a juice glass for toddlers. I've seen communion cups with more volume. On the bright side, the Buffalo Trace pour was generous and done right -- finally, someone knows how to pour a proper drink. Now the food... yikes. It took so long I thought they were growing the ingredients out back. When it did show up, the plates looked like they'd been hit by a food shrink ray -- portions were weak. Worst offense? The cheesesteak came with zero cheese. I'm not even being dramatic. No melted cheese, no slice, no nothing. Just sad steak on bread. Felt like I got pranked. Only thing that saved this meal from total disaster was Randi, our waitress. She was on the ball -- super friendly, fast, and clearly doing her best while the kitchen was stuck in neutral. If you go, ask for her section. Seriously, she's the real deal. Bottom line: I wanted to like this place -- had high hopes. But unless they step up the portions, pace, and, ya know, actually put cheese on a cheesesteak, I'll be sticking to backyard grills and diner breakfasts.

Nicolino’s Restaurant

4.0(83 reviews)

4.2 mi

Really good Italian restaurant! I dined here on a weekend…read moreafternoon and sat at the bar. It's a nice, modern looking restaurant with a great menu. I started with the Saranac Blueberry Blonde, which is a refreshing beer that smells exactly like blueberry muffins - it's so good! The bartender also brought out a delicious bread basket to start and the olive oil it came with was amazing - it had chunks of roasted garlic in it. For my entree, I ordered the Penne a la Vodka with shrimp, which came with a house salad. It was fantastic! It had a good amount of shrimp in it too. Overall, the food was great and the service was a little slow but thankfully the food was worth the wait. I was too stuffed to try any dessert but I hope to if I'm in the area again!

Our first time here. Will be back. Bread was served hot. Whole party agreed it was to die for…read more Great portions. Meatball and chicken parmesan so tender. I forgot to get our servers name. She was so good. Also recognized that w granddaughter was special needs and made her the first priority. Thanks for an amazing time

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Extremely thin very over cooked chicken Parmesan!

Shrimp and chicken and very salted rice.

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House salad

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Chris G.

1 year ago

Shorty's Bar and Grill is hands-down one of the best spots in town! The food is always fresh and perfectly cooked -- whether it's the burgers, wings, or their daily specials, everything hits the spot. The staff is friendly, attentive, and make you feel right at home. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun, perfect for catching a game, hanging out with friends, or enjoying a casual night out. The drinks are strong, the service is quick, and the prices are fair. You can tell they take pride in what they do. Definitely a go-to spot -- highly recommend! read more

Melanie P.

8 years ago

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! Food was terrific. I had a house made sausage sandwich with provolone with house made chips and my wife had delicious baked rigatoni, with a delicious marinara sauce and baked-on cheese with Italian spices. read more

Rose V.

1 year ago

My husband ordered the arm-fingerlicking big juicy burger, large salad and we also had their creamy broccoli soup. Just amazing! When visiting Amsterdam, NY Shorty will be our foodie stop! And thanks for your friendly smooth service. read more

R H.

2 months ago

BEST Vodka rigatoni! I order it every single time. They also have the best wings! My family has gathered here on several occasions, and they are always on point. They also offer take out. read more

Kylie S.

11 years ago

Delicious food and very cute atmosphere! The waitress was really nice, food was served timely and was delicious, and it seems the bar is a hit too! Awesome! read more

Yijia W.

5 years ago

Really good taste. I love this place. My friend and I would like to come again. The staff was also friendly.

Jaime G.

2 years ago

Winners of best wings in the city! The vodka Rig is the best you will ever have! Highly recommend read more

Ron C.

9 years ago

The food and the atmosphere is awesome

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Mayfield Grill

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Lovely experience at this Adirondack gem. I ate a yummy steak sandwich and curly fries. Everything…read morewas hot and fresh. Next time I want to try the chicken wings, they looked so good.

Got the BOGO 50% off wings (pick up order) a couple months ago. I've tried a lot of wings in this…read morearea and always just once because they're all small, dry, and over priced. These are definitely worth going back for. Hot, crispy, and the perfect kick. The blue cheese was also a winner. Delicious!

Parillo's Armory Grill

3.4

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This place is closed. It has been closed for over a year. Not sure why there are still hours and it…read moreis saying open.

The Rail Yard

4.3

(19 reviews)

Amazing people! Very friendly and clean. Definitely recommend the pizza! We will definitely be…read moreback!

We were having a rough night. Came across this place by accident. Apparently they were having a…read morerough night too. Their air conditioning was broken and the menu was limited as a result. So why 5 stars? The owner. He had us laughing so hard and the food was terrific. Eggplant parm with penne, boneless wings, and burgers were all great. Honestly there is nothing like a good laugh. He really turned our crap night into a good time. Thanks Mike.

Jackie's Diner

3.9

(43 reviews)

One of my wife and I's favorite place to have breakfast. Fast, friendly service and good food that…read moreis reasonably priced. Nice location and atmosphere as well. Butch W.

There can be a really long wait sometimes but the food is absolutely amazing and the works are…read morealways coming out with a smile and know what to say to make your day, they are all super friendly. They provide everything you need and have a variety of different places to sit with different numbers of chairs running from very late groups to sitting alone if with a partner.

Union Hall Inn

4.3

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Service Was amazing our waitress was very kind and helpful. Food was amazing chips were very crispy…read moreand tuna was fresh. I recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Johnstown area, 100% would come back.

It saddens me to write this review. I have enjoyed the food…read moreand company with the owners over the last decade. But of late there has been a decline in quality. Last week, I had the special Steak Frites , a Filet Mignon, that I ordered rare to medium rare, mentioning to Megan that I liked it bloody. However, not only did it come out early but well done! Ok, anything can happen, but the server is tasked with ASSURING that the meal is delivered as ordered. It should have been noted that it was over done and offered to be replaced. Not so. Tonight I ordered the flank steak special, again rare to medium rare. It came out medium and chewy. Furthermore, tThe Frittes were under cooked baking potatoes, not the white or gold potatoes you would expect, further under cooked and really not the twice cooked French "frites" expected. But the last insult was to have the patrons next to me delivered meal ending sorbets, while I was not so blessed. Apparently they were more important regular customers than I, although I have been their customer for more than ten years. But not likely furthermore. I am extremely disappointed.

Sport Island Pub & Restaurant

3.3

(49 reviews)

My wife and I went with our 11 month old twin boys and they were absolutely amazing! So…read moreaccommodating and all the staff were very friendly with the boys which made it way more enjoyable. The owner came over and talked with us for a bit about about his family. The food and drinks were also great! Truly a great spot and would recommend for any occasion. Right on the lake with amazing views!

We came back this year on our vacation because last year I found they have a salad that I love!…read moreBoth times we have visited the waitresses have been nice and accommodating with our toddler. We sat outside and we were able to walk her down by the water when she was getting bored. Drinks, appetizers and food all came out quickly and was just as good as we remembered from last visit!

Big Mike's

3.5

(27 reviews)

Best hot dogs upstate. Plain and simple…read more Only place with "ny style" hotdogs that are true to the nyc sabrett dogs served from ny street vendors. Searched far and wide for three years looking for a good dog since I moved up here from nyc, thank you Big Mike.

I love little places like this. How could you not?…read more Big Mike's is a little shack with a pick up window (cash only) and a small inside dining room. The inside is homey, with a lot of little things hung around to look at. The single waitress running the lunch hour was delightful. She worked quickly and never skipped a beat. You could tell the other patrons here were regulars, since I didn't even hear them place an order, but their lunch was set down in front of them. The special board had great deals. The baskets came with fries and slaw, for $7.99. Great deal. This place is known for their hotdogs and burgers, but I wasn't in the mood for that, next time! I opted for the chicken wing wrap with no sides. It was SO fresh. It was filled with crispy chicken bites coated in a really good buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato and blue cheese. I really enjoyed it. The wrap itself was super good and soft and fresh as well. The meal was quick, cheap and homey. I'll certainly be back next time I forget lunch at work.

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4.0

(20 reviews)

Star's Cafe last day of business will be Saturday, August 29, 2026. What a pity. What a loss.read more

Hands down the best breakfast I've had in a decade. Such a funky vibe and the breakfast sausage was…read moreanother level.

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3.9

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