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    Southern Fare

    4.0 (44 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    We were warmly greeted the moment we cleared the door and given our choice of the sprinkling of vacant tables. The area was brightly lit by the afternoon sun and the clean white interior, modernly adorned in what could be described as a comfortable industrial setting. We were provided menus, although we had checked them out online prior to coming. It didn't take us long to settle on going direct for entrees: Shrimp and Grits and an order of the Denver Steak and Fries, medium rare. We found the hosts, Seth and Emily to be fun, smart, and very welcoming. They were excited to recommend dishes and talk about their offerings. Both were very comfortable in their roles, and quick with suggestions of where to visit in Oswego. The Denver steak was good; just what I had wanted. The arugula salad that came with it was simple but awesome with a light Italian style dressing that just exploded with fresh herb flavor. The seasoned fries were excellent and generously sprinkled with grated parmesan. Across the table from me was the Shrimp and Grits. My memory of grits was blown away by this wonderfully cheesy concoction that stood as an island in the most amazing creamy roasted fennel sauce surrounding the plump pink shrimp. I mean this sauce was awesome! This place was a great change of pace and we will surely be back! It was well worth the ninety minute drive to get there. And then we followed Emily's advice to catch the sunset at Breitbeck Park! Just an excellent trip and excellent meal. Thanks to Steph and Emily!!

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    Stephen S.

    Wow. All I can say is the food and service was amazing. Stopped in as we were in the area and had no idea what we were in for. We had a few apps/snacks. Frickles, stuffed peppers, and blue point oysters. Moved to the main course. Fried chicken with the sweet jalapeño sauce, strawberry salad with chicken, BLTA, and Brunswick stew. The food was just simply amazing. The server was awesome. I can't recall his name but knew the menu well and the drinks. Asked for what to do in the area and gave us many things to consider. He has an awesome personality. If I ever get back to Oswego this for sure will be a stop at the top of my list. Didn't get all photos of our food.

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    Went in and placed a Togo order of mac n cheese and fried chicken. I waited at the bar for over an hour for my food. The fried chicken was not breaded properly, very mealy, and had no seasoning. Not even a little hint of salt. The Mac and cheese was very lackluster and also had no type of seasoning. The cheese also tasted like it was just thrown in a pot of hot noodle and mixed together. Atmosphere was nice and bartender comp'd me a drink for the wait.

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    Great cocktail bar- imaginative drinks and relaxing atmosphere. The location is terrific!

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    Cool spot, big on drinks, very small food menu, but the food we had was tasty. Nice crew working that afternoon.

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    Bistro 197 - Blueberry and tomato basil butter

    Bistro 197

    4.1(97 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    We chose Bistro 197 to celebrate my husband's birthday. The mushroom parmigiana was a magnificent…read moresurprise. The beer battered fish yummy, NOT greasy and the batter did not suffocate the fish like many do. Unfortunately they ran out of French fries the side with the fish ( they hand cut them) we were disappointed but settled on the mashed potatoes. Let me just say I'll order the mashed potatoes all night long. They were fantastic!!! The service (Chrissy) was attentive and very accommodating without a hint of frustration. The atmosphere was so nice. While the place was busy we felt like we were having a private party. We will absolutely come again. Thank 197

    We drove up to Oswego NY to meet friends that were sailing around the eastern United States. They…read morestarted in Chicago IL sailing south (parts of the Mississippi), across the Gulf of America, through Florida, north to NY (Hudson River) and now across the Erie Canal. They are about 6 weeks from home. They have been at it for 334 days. God Bless them! Anyway, we ate at this little restaurant in Downtown Oswego. What a find. Excellent service, excellent food, nice atmosphere. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. I had the catfish sandwich, but I also had 1/2 of my wife's Croque Madame. That was awesome! Obviously we won't be returning, but if you live here (or close), you should go.

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    Lock 1 Distilling Company - Meatballs Plate

    Lock 1 Distilling Company

    4.6(55 reviews)
    18.8 mi
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    I've been meaning to try the food here for some time, and it was amazing, I should've come here…read moresooner. I came on Sunday for the brunch menu, highly recommend the Brekki pizza, I think Brekki is Icelandish for breakfast, but I'm not sure. If you have James as your waiter or bartender, ask him to do his British accent, it's very good. He's famous for it.

    We were craving the delicious burgers from Lock 1 so here we are. The kitchen is only open Thursday…read more- Saturday but we heard they are enlarging the kitchen so maybe the hours will change, it's a good idea to call ahead. Friday is the burger special, it has beef and brisket and is juicy and delicious. The bun is always nicely toasted and it comes with cheese, lettuce, onion and tomatoes and fries. The fries are hot and crispy but there was a bit too much salt ( for me), so next time I'll remember to ask for no salt. My friend had no problem with the salt. My friend ordered the soup of the day which was Corn Chowder with Shrimp. It sounded good but I know if I have soup, I can't finish lunch. As soon as they brought out the soup and I had just a spoonful..... I had to get a bowl. Plenty of shrimp and corn , lots of flavor and it was smooth and light and delicious. I am not a fan of chowders that are thick as "pudding". We didn't have any drinks this time, but they have an amazing list of ciders, ales, beers on tap. Their own distilled spirits are excellent as well. Service is always good!

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    Winewagen Tours - Perfect ride!

    Winewagen Tours

    4.8(17 reviews)
    47.0 mi

    I booked a tour with Winewagen for a small bachelorette party. Zach was fantastic--punctual,…read moreprofessional, great communication, and very laid back. The van was comfortable, clean, and roomy, and we had a blast during our jumps between wineries playing DJ and singing along to the glory of the early 200s. Our group had a couple hiccups when the day got started that Zach went above and beyond handling--like our Airbnb door not closing (bizarre, I know!), and Zach was kind enough to help us fix it so we could get on our way. All around wonderful experience; I would not hesitate to book again if (hopefully, when!) I am back in the area. Thank you again, Zach! (Also posted on Google reviews by me).

    This review is a bit overdue, but we are still talking about it a year later for a girls trip with…read moremy 3 best friends. We knew it was going to be a great trip when we got in and Zak simply asked where do you want to go? We said you are from here take us where you would go. He asked white or red? We said red.. We asked him to pick some cool music and he started with Bob Seger Roll Me Away and we were hooked. And so it began, he took us to smaller wineries with excellent products, good pricing, customer oriented and less crowded. Not a single tourist trap. Zak even put up with me pestering him about the bus, the motor, the restoration - I'm a bike and car nut. He even showed me his friend's beautiful european sports car at one winery.. nice! :) This classic VW Westfalia bus has complete charm, a few rattles, old school seat belts, a few bumps on the stone road and cool tunes; she showed us girls old school cool. This ride was exactly what we hoped for, we loved that we could visit, not sit there listening to some over the top driver bugging us with a bunch of chit chat stories, bragging tales of the area or taking over our day; he just let us have fun and relax. In some of the other reviews they wanted more chit chatty tour guide, not us, we want laid back and not trying to struggle talking to each other over a tour guide. We preferred that the wineries give us the tour we wanted and information at each stop. Zak was so polite, very responsive to answered to winery, sites and local questions we had. We enjoyed that he opened the door for us and took us into the wineries and introduced us to the folks there. The folks at the wineries treated us wonderfully and they seemed to be friends with Zak we felt they went out of the way to take care of us. Overall, I have told everyone I meet that this is the way to tour if you are into laid back, peaceful rides with great places to visit. All 4 of us ladies agree, this was the highlight of our trip; Zak and the the Winewagen exceeded ALL expectations. Thanks again! Kris Atwater Oak Harbor, OH

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    The Red Sun Fire Roasting Co - Autumn pizza

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    4.2(173 reviews)
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    What to say about Red Sun that hasn't already been said- the restaurant is one of, if not, the best…read morethat Oswego has to offer. Fresh ingredients, delightful flavors, a curated menu and freshly made deserts! We have frequented this restaurant each time we are in town and truly. It never disappoints. From the appetizers to the main courses to the cocktails- Red Sun delivers. On our most recent outing I had the Pig and Swig pizza- fire roasted with pork sausage, broccoli, red onions, red pepper and mozzarella this was absolutely delicious! We shared the fire roasted wings too which were amazing! I had a cocktail- which sadly I cannot remember the name of but I do know that it has my favorite gin- Empress. Red Sun is one of the very few restaurants in Oswego to carry this delightful brand- and it makes me super happy! Laurie the owner, has been in business for quite a while in Oswego and also owns the delightful Port City Cafe right next door as well as the new and exciting Lorbird in Fulton- another amazing experience. We were so fortunate to meet and spend time chatting with her and let me say- this lady knows her stuff. Most inspiring is that she knows her customers and their tastes and she knows how to be successful! Red Sun is an absolute must when visiting Oswego- you won't be disappointed! It's an elevated experience that I truly hope will inspire other establishments to rise to!

    I have been going to the Red Sun religiously since it opened. I have seldom had a good meal. The…read morevast majority of there dishes are GREAT. The ambiance is eclectic and very warm. With all of that going for it, the main reason it gets 5 stars is the waitstaff. They are professional but also warm and friendly. They treat everyone kindly like family. Most of the people working there have been around for many years. That means they love their job and do it very well. Larry H

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