Busy place and I can tell you why...Good food and cheap. I had a half pound burger, which was…read moreserved perfectly cooked on a very large bun. $8.50 and it came with chips and a pickle. It was truely a great tasting burger. My granddaughter had the pulled pork and fries, one of many daily specials. Everything was terrific though Service was somewhat slow. My burger sat for a while under the lights while the wait staff was busy. Going into this restaurant is like going back in time due to the decor. Homey and looks like a local crowd.

We went for breakfast on a friend's recommendation. Everything is made fresh to order so there's a…read morebit of a wait between ordering and getting your food. We didn't mind at all since we'd rather have amazing freshly-made food. Plus the staff was friendly and regularly stopped by to refill coffee. I ordered the poutine plate and it did not disappoint. A fun spin on one of my favorite foods in breakfast form. My husband got the French toast and really enjoyed it. This is a smaller place in a strip mall, so it can be easy to overlook. But being around for as long as it has, it's so clear that generations of folks have used this as their go to spot.

Reliably great steak. Probably the best place for steak in Auburn…read more Went there in January 2025.. two of us had steak & pork chops. Both delicious. Service is excellent, ambience is hard to describe. Like a steak house from the 1930s maybe. Better hurry though, they're closing soon... :-(

My family and I went to balloons a short while ago for dinner. I had octopus appetizer and a steak…read more My family had burgers and drunken ribeyes. I am local to Auburn but have to be honest. Absolutely disgusting! Steaks overdone and i believe rotten. The vegetables literalky tasted like luke warm garbage. I dont mind dropping $300 for dinner but please, at least, make it edible. The next day, my entire family felt sick to the point where my wife was throwing up. I was beside myself. I contacted the owner Bernie and he literally reprimanded me for not knowing my cuts of steak and how ignorant me and my family were. Come to find out, he is trying to sell that dump. No surprise. At that point, i reported him to the health department and Bernie continued to contact me about my ignorance. My recommendation, if you enjoy diaherria and feeling sick, eat at Balloons!

Elderberry Pond is located in a super fun location, set in the woods in a refurbished barn. There…read moreis both interior and exterior seating. The food itself was good, I ordered the garlic and brie bruschetta and a tenderloin. My partner got a tenderloin as well as crab cakes. I went in a party of six, and to be honest was not very impressed with the service. Of the 5 tenderloins for our table not a single one was the correct doneness, some of our party didnt recieve an appetizer so we had to remind them. Glasses sat on our table until the end of the meal, and we waited for our check for over 30minutes whilst we could see the staff standing on thier phones in the back. It was a little awkward.

Always a treat to come here! It's so beautiful inside and very relaxing! I made reservations for a…read moreSaturday for lunch. They had a seasonal menu and it was hard to pick what to eat. I chose the soup to start and it was simply amazing! Creamy with Asian spices (I don't remember the name). My entree was chicken pesto pasta. That was really good with the pasta cooked perfectly. The desert I picked was pumpkin bread pudding. It has really good flavor but very heavy so I had enough for 3 deserts (not a bad thing). My friend got coconut cream pie and she said it was good! The waitress was excellent! Very attentive but not overly so. I can't wait to go back

We had such an exquisite experience that I can not wait to get back! The tasting lunch is something…read moreI would suggest any couple or family do for a unique dining experience. It was beautiful and I enjoyed meeting new people. Ravines wine is also the best I have had on Seneca Lake. Dryer and more robust. Can't wait to come back!

Wasn't sure if I should post this under Ravines Wine Cellar or under the Ravinous Kitchen, so this…read morereview might be making appearances in both.... My husband and I have been to Ravines Wine Cellars several times since 'discovering them' during a special farm-to-table dinner and wine pairing at Good Luck a few years back. That night we enjoyed a 5-course meal and each course was paired with a different wine. It was the first time we ever experienced drinking finger lakes wines that we really enjoyed and could see ourselves buying for private consumption! Shortly after that, we made the trip out to the wine cellar in Geneva to do a tasting. On our first trip, we did the wine and cheese tasting - loved everything and went home with a bottle of Meritage. On the second trip, we did the wine and chocolate tasting (which features chocolates from Hedonist) and came home with a bottle of the Vignoles. Fast forward another couple of years and we took advantage of a holiday event which featured food pairing tastings from Brown Hound Bistro at the Ravines location in Hammondsport. We left with several bottles of wine for holiday gifts. Every experience was great, with friendly and knowledgeable people, enjoyable atmospheres and yummy goodness. Most recently, I was lucky to attend a special dinner at the Ravinous Kitchen as part of a company event. There were 12 of us for a 6-course meal on a Sunday evening (usually they are closed at this time). Included was a tour of the winery and wine cellar, with time spent with the owner and the head chef. It was amazing. The chef prepared really, really delicious dishes for each wine: --We started with glasses of their 2009 sparkling Brut Rose which was delicious. Paired with a bacon puff and served with herbed crème fresh, this was a lovely little bite. --Next, while we were in the cellar, we were served a parsnip bisque with caramelized cheese. We ate that while tasting their 'new' 2015 Meritage right out of the barrel. It was cool in the cellar and the bisque and wine was a perfect little warm up. --First of the 'mains' was a large serving of local Lively Run chevre, with a side of kale and some pomegranate drizzle, served with their 2015 dry Riesling. They also gave each of us a fresh baked roll, and mine was gluten free - the most perfect gluten free roll I've ever had - truly crusty and 'French-bread-like'. I could have died happy after eating this course. --Second 'main' was a stuffed squash with some kind of spinach or creamed green inside. This was doused in brown butter and served with a smear of red miso. The dish was served with their 2013 Pinot Noir. Holy deliciousness. Unlike any squash dish I've ever had, this was definitely the table favorite. Super savory and umami, great depth. Super yum. --Final 'main' was braised beef short rib served with shaved brussels sprouts and a mushroom 'cream' made by roasting a medley of mushrooms and pureeing them with cream. This dish was served with au jus and the 2013 Maximilian red. A rich, delicious combination. I have to admit at this point I was over the top stuffed, but even so, when the chef brought out extra servings of the short ribs, I forced myself to have a bit more. The au jus was delicious and the meat was totally fall-apart tender. So good. --For dessert, we were served a butterscotch 'risotto' - basically a rice pudding with white chocolate, apricots and toasted oats. This was served with the Vignoles. Take a bite and a swig and swirl them in your mouth - flavor explosion! I really love the Vignoles. Even those at the table who are not fans of dessert wines/ports/ice wines drank every drop! (Too bad because I was offering to finish whatever anyone wasn't going to drink, but no takers....) Ravines is definitely at the tippy top of my list of favorite wineries and experiences in the finger lakes. And with all the new awesome eateries in Geneva and the focus on making the little college town a foodie destination, I highly recommend you join the Ravinous club, rent an Airbnb and go there to spend a weekend of eating, drinking and merriment!

We initially chose the restaurant for the happy hour but it is strangely only with different item…read moreon Monday's and Thursday's. We really like the Korean Cauliflower "happy hour sized" appetizer. The beer list is small but unique. After 2 beers Schweety liked the $6 happy hour margarita. For dinner, we both devoured our order. He had the Smash Burger and I had the tinned fish plate, both were excellent as was the service. The menu has many small plate option with only 4 larger sized options but they all sounded amazing!

My partner & I will eat out three or four times a month. In Geneva, ANORAH has become our…read morefavorite. The menu is always structured the same, with some appetizers, smaller / sharable selections, and 'full sized' entrees. BAO Buns are always on the top of the starters, two buns with something interesting, fish, chicken, shrimp, etc. They are excellent and I think 95% of the time I'll start with a Bao Bun. Next section is BITS, either sharable appetizer or meals if you're a light eater. The Fried Cauliflower is a favorite, as are the crispy Thai Wings. Caesar Salad is a favorite and it is excellent. BIGS, more conventionally sized entrees, will have a few standards: Smash Burger, some variety of a Bowl, a (always excellent) pasta and something fish. Desserts are simple and house made. They offer a good wine / cocktail selection including good mocktails. Anorah is a small venue. It is worth a visit, and if you are at all local, you'll return. I live 1/2 hour away, and drive by lots of other establishments to visit Anorah.

Dude. This place is a MUST. I love the cozy atmosphere of a small restaurant and the dining…read moreexperience was just perfect. It was just me on a work trip with my book. I was low key having a rough time after working so late but this incredible meal turned things around: the strawberry salad was so fresh and well-balanced and I simply couldn't NOT order something from their meat case in the front, which offers local cuts. I got the tenderloin medium rare with broccolini and mashed potatoes. They did something TRULY special here. Goat cheeseinthemash. Or something. Like a blue cheese that was a goat cheese? Idk but it was truly genius. I haven't stopped thinking about it. My waitress was also tending the bar and did an amazing job, I felt so well looked after and the bar patrons stayed entertained. I only saw her visiting the various tables so props for handling that many people solo! I kinda can't wait to come back up here for work if it means I get to visit this place when I mentioned I planned to go to sackett's table for dinner, my customer immediately knew I was in for a great time. When you have such a good rep with locals and visitors, it's bc you're doing something right.

The food was amazing. What a wonderful surprise after my long ride from downstate! I had a…read morewonderful dinner and great service. I highly recommend this place.

Sometimes you go to a place just looking for good beer, but you also end up finding amazing food…read more We started with an IPA flight that was delicious.Then we saw curry mussels on the menu. Interesting combination of flavors and it was delicious. Wonderful visit for food and beer! Our bartender also gave us helpful information for our travels.

The ambience is a mix of pub and restaurant -- lively but comfortable. The staff, from the hostess…read morestand to the bartender and servers, were all kind and hardworking. We had a group of twelve, and about seven of us really enjoyed our entrees. The macaroni dish, fried chicken, and salads were the favorites of the night. I'm a bit tough on fried chicken (being from the Deep South!), and while it was a little too salty and the skin crispier than I prefer, two others at the table thought it was great. Thank you, Prison City, for a fun evening with my lady friends!

We went for our anniversary and we had an amazing time. The farm to table as described on the…read moregoogle review was spot on. The service by the staff was excellent. The recommendations were perfect. The food was phenomenal. We started with oysters both raw and grilled and we couldn't decide which was better because both were excellent which was recommended by the waitress. We had the chicken risotto and the 1/2 chicken with mashed potatoes and spinach. The chicken was so juicy and one of the best chicken we have ever had. The risotto was so flavorful. We tried a local wine, Dr Frank semi dry Riesling which was outstanding. Dessert was just as good as dinner with homemade blackberry pie and chocolate cream pie. The ambiance was perfect for our anniversary and I included candlelight decor at our table. We definitely recommend coming here and we will be back next time in town.

Starr's was a delightful find, hidden in the small downtown area of Waterloo. It had a warm and…read morecozy ambiance, perfect on a cold, rainy evening. We shared the beet pickled deviled eggs appetizer (the curry was a delicious addition) and each of us had the shrimp linguine. The house-made desserts also were delicious (a chocolate tort and an almond/fruit tort). We were heading for a show at Del Lago, and it was nice to find such a special restaurant nearby.

Food was good. Ambience was good. I got fried chicken she got the haddock both good meals. Our…read moreserver could have been more attentive Loved the sorbetto

Moro's Table was a really nice dining experience. It was quaint inside, with nice holiday decor and…read morea relaxed vibe. The staff were kind and accommodating throughout the evening and service was prompt and fluid. The food was very good and reasonably priced. Love that they offer full and half orders. A special shout-out to how beautifully cooked the sides were. Everyone loves a good main but when you put the effort into the veggies that come with the main, to make them delicious you deserve more accolades. Absolutely nailed it. It was a Friday evening not overly busy for an earlier dinner, but they do take reservations so it never hurts to get one. Easy place to recommend, Enjoy!!

Wasn't fully impressed with the place. Stopped in the other night to grab a pizza to go. Of which…read morethey put the wrong toppings on which ruined the pizza. I asked for bell peppers and they put jalapeños on it. Just felt like a bit better pizza than little Cesar's. This place is more dive bar and good for drinks only.

Black n Blue burger was awesome. Cooked a little on the rare side as ordered. Beer selection was…read moregreat. Bells Two Hearted Ale, Voodoo Ranger, Goose Island IPA and others. 24 Taps total. The fries were amazing, homemade and seasoned perfectly. Quick Draw and Dragons Ascent for the gamblers. ATM available. Go to Swaby's Tavern if you're in Auburn NY