Chowder House continues its tradition of excellence, even when short staffed due to a blizzard. The…read moreNew England clam chowder was flavorful and creamy. The fried clam strips are absolutely a must. They are getting hard to find around the country and it is a pleasure to be able to get them when in Utica. They are seasoned just right. The oysters were a bit small, but very fresh and served with wonderful accompaniments. The haddock was perfectly cooked. And everyone at my table seemed pleased with the full variety of this most satisfying menu. Coffee and dessert were very nice. No cappuccino or espresso, but that's not why you come to this delightful seafood restaurant. I will continue to come back when I am in Utica.

Had a real nice meal on a Friday evening at the chowder house…read more Waitress took our drink order (by the way they do not offer light beer). Ordered a UC because....we'll just because. The dining area had lots of decorations as you'd imagine the theme was beach like. Started off with calamari and it was very unique - the rings were cut thinner than most places and the light breading really let the flavors come through...definitely fresh and really good. Opted for the deep fried haddock and shrimp special, shrimp were very large and still had bite to them so I have to believe they were very fresh. Beer battered haddock was good - two strips with a nice coating. Took a pic of the dinner but it came out lousy - good reason to return.

Karma Asian Fusion was a bit of a mixed experience for us…read more First, the positives: the restaurant smelled fantastic when we walked in, which always builds your expectations right away. The portion sizes are very generous, the takeout service was quick, and everything was packaged well, which is always appreciated when bringing food home. The challenge for us came with the flavor and texture of the food. Because this is clearly fusion cuisine, it's understandable that the dishes won't taste exactly like traditional versions, even if they share the same names. That said, many of the dishes we ordered were very vinegar-forward, which ended up overpowering most of the other flavors. The egg rolls had a great crisp, but unfortunately they were extremely oily, to the point that biting into one resulted in a mouthful of oil. The noodles were interesting but arrived as one solid clump stuck together, and overall the dish felt quite bland despite the strong vinegar notes. Both myself and my dining companion experienced stomach discomfort fairly quickly, likely from the grease level. While the portion sizes were impressive, we both agreed there was no chance we would be eating the leftovers. Our roommate also tried some of the chicken and ended up spitting it out because of the strong sour/vinegar flavor. One suggestion I would make is considering different naming for some dishes. When menu items use traditional names, diners often expect something closer to the classic flavor profile. With fusion cooking, setting expectations differently might help avoid that mismatch. Another small suggestion would be offering a choice of noodles, as that could add some flexibility to the dishes. Overall, Karma Asian Fusion does a few things well -- generous portions, quick service, and good takeout packaging -- but the flavor balance and oil level just didn't work for us personally.

Possibly the best bourbon chicken I've ever had. Sweet yet spicy with a nice grilled/charred…read morechicken flavor. Veggies I could've done without but I'm picky I know!! The white rice was great with the bourbon sauce and some added soy sauce. Ordered via DoorDash and it was still great and packaged in a sealed grocery bag.

Staying next door so this place is convient Garlic bread was…read moreamazing!. I had a taste for shrimp scampi over pasta and even though it wasn't on the menu I was accommodated. Amazing flavor and an abundance of shrimp. I picked out the tomato's because they don't agree with me but the rest was fantastic I wish I could remember my waitress's name but she was attentive and very pleasant . I will definitely revisit next time I'm in town

I am staying next door at the Hilton Suites and was looking for a nice dinner to take out and bring…read moreback to my room. This did not disappoint. I ordered an apple walnut salad and the hot honey salmon. It was absolutely delicious. The waitstaff that took my order was very welcoming, kind, and efficient; taking my order with a couple of special requests and getting it perfect. The ambiance of the restaurant was fun and inviting, so if I didn't have my doggo with me, I'm sure I would've loved to stay and eat there!! Overall great experience with fantastic food!

A friend and I came here late one Friday night (around 7PM) for wings on a snowy night. The place…read morewas busy with take-out orders, and several groups were sitting at tables. It was loud, cramped, and a bit dark inside, which reminded me of a bar setting even though it wasn't at all set up like one. It was also cold, because every time the front door opened a cold breeze blew in. We ordered 30 bone-in wings and two drinks and it was over $50. I guess that is how it goes. The wings varied in size from normal to huge. No tiny wings in the bunch, and they were a good mix of flats and drumsticks. We got Buffalo, Barbecue, and Hawaiian flavors. I never got to try the Buffalo but the other two flavors were good. However, they were smothered in sticky sauce which got cloying after awhile and completely rendered your fingers disgusting. A roll of paper towels at the counter helped, though I had to go back after every couple of wings for more. The Hawaiian had a strong ginger flavor which was different and enjoyable. However, in sum I think they need to use less sauce in the future. Drinks were via the all-in-one soda machine that seems to have a million flavors on tap. It is right by the door and the area was crowded, so getting to the machine wasn't easy. It was fun to go out for wings, though it wasn't cheap. I rarely eat wings anymore so I can't say if the prices were fair or not, but they were good wings.

I've passed this wing stop several times in my travels to Utica and today was the day I finally…read morefound my way in. We placed our order on the road, much like most places it's super convenient to order on the go. Walking in the place overall looked very clean, and I was greeted very quickly as every staff member was doing something. They checked on my order and told me it should be ready soon. We got plain, garlic parm, Louisiana and hot honey and fries. First off I wanna say it now. There is no such thing as boneless wings, it's chicken chunks (especially considering it's breaded like a nugget). All were breaded and cooked crispy. Garlic parm-the misses loved it Plain- yep just that Louisiana- faintly spicy , good flavor Honey- spot on sauce. Fries- those were a big hit. Everyone liked them. The bleu cheese needs some work, it's too thin and there's hardly any chunks in it. 3/10. Ranch- it's fair game to use on sauced chicken nuggets. If these were actual wings I'd have some real negative comments to add there about it being in the trash. ** Ranch has no place near real wings** But decent food. Well made , good flavor.

A good place to drop in and have a cold beer and a good burger. I had both when I stopped in on a…read morerecent Friday night. The bartender quickly took my drink order and gave me a menu. I chose a bottled beer and the Bulldog Burger - Mushrooms, Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese and BBQ Sauce. It's served with chips. Good chips. Not from a bag. My burger arrived quickly and cooked to order. It was thick and juicy and tasted great. My beer was refilled. The bar was busy and there were several regulars as the bartender had their beers for them as they walked up. Definitely will be stoping in again

I came here in the spring, on a work trip to cap off a week long class. We had a large group but…read morethe waitress did a great job taking care of everyone. I ordered the Ladder Truck Burger with Sweet Potato fries. The burger was stacked with onion rings, mozzarella sticks and bacon. I still don't know how I finished it. I don't remember much about the inside of the restaurant, but we had a good time. If I'm ever in the area, I'd come back to the restaurant.

Been hearing good things about this restaurant and finally put it on our bucket list for tonight…read more Erica provided very attentive and friendly service. The restaurant is large with lots of seating plus bar seating. Food, specials. Pork Osa bucco normally over mashed but had their excellent tasting pasta with garlic oil. Pork was large and excellent. Spouse had their filet marsalla over mashed. Also excellent. Greens Kennedy with potatoes were good but could have been served hotter. Menu is large. Convenient parking lot. Will return.

Pros- can't think of a single thing I liked…read more Cons- we went to Michael Ts for an early Father's Day dinner and I couldn't be more disappointed! To start, the fried ravioli was bland and barely had any cheese inside. Then, they were out of the entree I wanted (Prime Rib). Instead I ordered the Filet Mignon. Not only was it over-cooked (I ordered medium and got well) but it was so where near the size they advertise. I eat very clean and weigh all of my portions so I can quickly eyeball what 9 oz looks like and what I was served as only 6.5 oz at the very best. Next, the server was passive aggressive and sarcastic. Overall, this was a terrible experience and I was never go back!

Very nice selection, especially for Utica, but also very expensive. I have always found Peter to…read morebe quite rude and condescending. I don't think the staff is all that knowledgeable or helpful either. I wish I could award zero stars. I shop at Peter's when there's a great sale or I can't find what I need elsewhere in Utica. I like to shop local, but the people at Peter's often make it an unpleasant experience.

I love this place and the fact that it also serves healthy food, juice, and smoothies. The only…read moredownfall is that I wish they have nutritional info. On the smoothies and meals.

For a chain restaurant, the 99 does a really solid job…read more The bar is where they shine. Drinks are consistently awesome, and the service when sitting at the bar is fast, attentive, and just overall a great experience. You can tell the bartenders know what they're doing. The pot pies are a standout for me, absolutely loved them. Comfort food done right. I will say, service at a booth wasn't quite the same. It was a bit slower and less attentive compared to the bar area. Not terrible, just noticeable. The music was also a little loud for my taste, but honestly, I can overlook that for a good pot pie and a strong drink. Overall, for a chain, the food is better than expected and the bar experience alone makes it worth going back.

We had great burgers and a generous portion of spinach and artichoke dip as an appetizer. The side…read moresalads are quite large as well. I was pleased with the experience here, menu could be a bit more expensive though. We came in at lunch time on a Sunday and it was pretty busy. Took a while to get out meals.

We won't be back. Nothing was explicitly horrible. But nothing was great. I feel for the portion…read moresizes the prices are crazy. Fish n chips is very small. The kids meal was tiny. Chicken tender kids meal was literally two small tenders that were hard and crunchy. The sirloin steak was almost $25 and it was tough and chewy. Overall just not impressed. The place was clean, server was friendly-ish, and the cheddar bay biscuits are good.

Takeout meal was blah. Not just cold, but tasteless, and must have been microwaved a couple of…read moretimes. Fries were as soggy as wet cardboard. A child in cooking class could have done better.