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    The Checkpoint Barbecue

    4.2 (6 reviews)
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    I thought it was authentic and delicious. The space is looking beautiful too. I'm definitely returning soon.

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    Racalto's - Taiwanese Chicken Bites

    Racalto's

    3.9(47 reviews)
    9.8 mi

    This place came highly recommended and we were NOT disappointed! The menu was HUGE, and the prices…read morewere so good! The interior is contemporary yet comfy, the staff is super friendly and helpful. There are food specials everyday of the week and it is impossible to decide what to order. Our server was helpful in us deciding. Monday's are a smash burger special but we decide to try the Fish Taco special, and they were the bomb! The drink selection was pretty incredible too. I chose an IPA called Little Lobster and it was fab! Tip with the draft menu, scan the QR code inside the drink menu to get the most up to date draft list. I will definitely be back here because there are so many more things on the menu that I want to try!

    I really wanted to like this place because I love BBQ, even though I'd heard mixed reviews around…read moretown. Unfortunately, my experience ended up matching the negative ones. After being seated, we waited about 15 minutes before anyone greeted us. Once our server arrived, we found out that about half of the sides we wanted to order were already unavailable. We decided to give it a chance anyway. When the BBQ platter came out, the portions were surprisingly small, especially for the price. The food itself was just okay--nothing terrible, but nothing that stood out either. I could hear a cook/manager having a heated discussion by the bar which sort of killed the ambience. Overall, it was a disappointing experience from start to finish. Between the slow service, limited menu availability, small portions, and average food, I left wishing it had lived up to the hype. I genuinely wanted this place to be a new favorite, but it just didn't deliver.

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    Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning - Combo platter, enough for our family of five

    Nickel's Pit BBQ - Corning

    4.5(159 reviews)
    38.5 mi
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    This was a delightful surprise on our jaunt to Corning yesterday. I'm actually not a big barbecue…read morefan in general, but the boyfriend and I did a 5-4-3-2-1 of restaurants to determine lunch location, and this is where we landed. I'm so glad! Everyone that was working was super friendly and attentive and made eating there a lot of fun. The food selection was diverse, but not overwhelming, which I appreciate. The beer selection was excellent. Lots of different possibilities. He had a cream ale, and I had a summer pilsner. The food was SO GOOD and ridiculously fast. We were very impressed. He had the brisket combo with mac & cheese and french fries, and I had the pulled pork nachos with a corn muffin. The cinnamon honey butter was enough to return for. The nachos were absolutely delicious, and the portion was massive. We very much look forward to returning.

    Went here with a group today, we got…read more Everything bbq Dry rub wings: VERY good, especially when you dip it in the sauces. Crispy outside, tender and juicy inside, very good flavor. Spare ribs: also very good, super tender and juicy falling off the bone. Goes best with their house sauce. Brisket: eh, it was kind of dried out. Definitely needed to dip in sauce. Brisket chili: very good, super tender and really good flavor. Mac and cheese: pretty good, you can tell it was homemade. The service was very friendly Overall: if in the area again, will definitely go to.

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    Hand And Foot - Butter chicken curry sandwich & salad truly one of the best meals ever, ate with a fork

    Hand And Foot

    4.5(430 reviews)
    38.3 mi
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    I was excited to try this place just based upon what I had reach online from reviews and looking…read moreover the menu. It's an open table/communal table concept with a very long table inside you sit at, a bar, and just a few two-top tables that are more private. Our waitress was very nice and competent. We liked her a lot and the vibes were just easy going and friendly. We had a few things on the menu that looked good when we walked in and some plans - we thought we were probably going to for sure try the Beer Brisket Sandwich and or the Gyro. In the end we got: -two orders of Brisket Tacos with dipping sauce and greens (special that night) - soooooo good! -side of kale slaw - the rice wine vinaigrette was so good I could've just drank it! -Baked Amish Pretzel - topped with bacon and cheese. Loved this! My friend has a soy allergy - which can be tough at a restaurant, but our waitress was awesome and the whole staff were pros. She checked things out and promptly with the chef and came back to tell her what the chef recommended. 10 out of 10 - our favorite meal in the Finger Lakes by far. Fair prices and on the historic Market Street in a stellar location for shopping, walking, and just enjoying yourself.

    Name is the only thing I'm not a fan of, ha!! The pepito sandwich and the gatsby are incredible, as…read morewell as the asian rice. Really great variety. Neat they have board games too...would be a good first date spot. Service is always really wonderful, from the bar staff to the servers if you're at the long table.

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    More artwork making for beautiful atmosphere

    Hand And Foot - Stacked brisket sandwich with beer cheese, fried chicken sandwich with housemade pickles and yummy malt potato salad.

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    Dom's Original - Cowboy Burger

    Dom's Original

    4.3(6 reviews)
    22.7 mi

    We saw mention of this place on a community Facebook page and decided to try it out. We weren't…read morecertain what to expect, as there isn't a ton of information online about them... So here's what you need to know! This is a father-son venture that opened up in September of this year. We were fortunate enough to be helped by the son this evening and he gave us a run down of the "new to us" business. They have a drive thru that you can order at and pick up at their take out window. You can also use their website to order ahead and pick up at the window as well. They appear to have picnic tables to enjoy your meal in nicer weather, and they may or may not have indoor seating once this pandemic is over. They have specials most nights of the week that are geared toward families and a lot of them are Italian items. If you like Italian, they were a really good value. They have a Friday fish fry that we're eager to try. All food is cooked to order, so if you're less than patient, I'd recommend ordering about 15 minutes before you want to pick up. For us, if we're getting fresh, made to order food, we don't mind the wait one bit! We selected a variety of items, to sample as much of the menu as we could. The burgers were great! Juicy and nicely charred. We got the ribbon fries and regular fries - both were generous portions and cooked well. Our only suggestion would be to season both items out of the fryer, as we had to add some salt at home. We also tried their chicken fingers which are fresh battered and fried to order. The portion size wasn't as generous as everything else we got, but it will not stop us from ordering them again, they were really good. Overall, it was very good food at a very reasonable price. It's definitely nice to have a drive thru style restaurant in this area, especially during this lovely pandemic. The customer service was great too. We will definitely be back to try out more of their menu, as they also serve breakfast and made to order donuts! Unfortunately for us, they had already cleaned their donut machine for the night. With it being a new, locally owned and operated business, it's a great way to support the local economy.

    Best burgers, friendly staff, large portions, reasonable prices, many choices, Don't let building…read morefool you , worth the stop, and easy Drive thru !

    The Checkpoint Barbecue - bbq - Updated October 2026

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