Wow. I rarely leave negative reviews; I try to lead with generosity. But I was genuinely surprised…read moreby the level of service we received - especially because my extended family, who live here in town and joined us, told us how much better things had become after the renovation. Things started off normally. We were seated promptly, although our server, one of the bartenders, seemed largely uninterested from the beginning. When she came back to take our order, she forgot to take mine and my daughter's, but added them at the end. Mistakes happen, so we didn't think much of it. What happened next was where the experience really went downhill. We ordered two appetizers and six entrées. Somehow, my salad and my daughter's cheeseburger arrived well before anyone else's food - and before either appetizer had even come out. The food runner, who turned out to be the most attentive, also failed to bring silverware. After waiting about 10 minutes without seeing our server, I finally had to walk to the bar to ask for utensils. Instead of simply helping, one of the other bartenders gave me a hard time for asking. When our server finally brought silverware, she sarcastically said, "I guess I'll have to fire the person who brought your food over." She then walked back behind the bar and joked about the situation with the other staff. Several members of my family overheard the comments as well. Being mocked after an obvious service failure was far more frustrating than the mistake itself. To be honest, as the only person of color in our party (the rest of my family is white), the way I was treated left me wondering whether unconscious bias may have played a role. I can't say that for certain, but it's an unfortunate feeling to leave a restaurant with, especially because I looked different from 99.9% of the rest of the clientele. Meanwhile, the rest of our party waited another 25 minutes before receiving their meals. Both appetizers and all of the entrées arrived at the same time, and my father-in-law's chicken sandwich came out prepared almost the exact opposite of how he ordered it. The only bright spot was one food runner who genuinely seemed to recognize that things had gone wrong and tried to help. Unfortunately, that professionalism was not shared by either bartender - one of whom was also our original server. One final note: the music was so loud that holding a normal conversation at the table was difficult. Overall, this was a disappointing experience from start to finish. Everyone can make mistakes, but how a restaurant responds to those mistakes says everything. In this case, the dismissive attitude and lack of professionalism were far more memorable than the food.

Revisited this restaurant/tavern shortly after they reopened following an extensive renovation due…read moreto a fire. The food was very good which it always has been with the chicken wings being the standout item. The renovation really opened things up and the restaurant is much bigger than it was. High ceilings and light colors make it seem even bigger. Also they have added LOADS of wide screens that showed every kind of sporting event known to mankind. This will absolutely be my "go to" for games when I'm out and about in the Oswego area. The only downside I saw was the noise level when there are a lot of people there. Because of the high ceilings and how open it is, the voices seem to echo and consequently you almost need to scream to hear each other. Not a horrible thing if you're there to take in a sporting event, but if you're looking to enjoy a nice quiet meal you may become frustrated.

If you're looking for the best chicken wings, this is the spot. The BLACK BETTY 10/10 wings came…read moreout hot, crispy, and packed with flavor, with a sauce that hit the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and just a little sweet. Every bite tasted fresh, and the portions were generous. The service was friendly and quick, and the whole experience felt like stepping into a time warp in the best way--classic, old-school, and focused on doing one thing really well. I'd absolutely come back for the wings alone.

It was such a vibe the food was great music was great and the bartender was so sweet I would…read moredefinitely go here again

Krista was awesome. Great time. Great pickled sausage. Awesome music and great people to be around…read morereally hits home!

Dive bar that's open late with darts and pool table in an easy-going crowd so if that's what you're…read morelooking for make it your trip is not expensive the bartenders happy to help and you can have a good night

Visited from out of town and The Penny was right across the street from the Hilton where we stayed…read more Enjoyed the friendly bartender and other patrons. The Monday(?) night jazz jam was so much fun.

Emily is great! Dive bar but a must check out! Spin the shot wheel and decorate a dollar to post on…read morethe wall.

We had great food and drinks. Chelsea was so nice and it was a great bar we came across.read more

What a hole in the wall bar!! Fantastic!! This place hasn't changed since I first came here in the…read more90s. Best bartenders around, one of them actually bartenders at multiple bars. This place appears to have a rough crowd at first glance. Don't judge a book by its cover. The crowd looks rough but are a very friendly blue collar crowd. The food here is so darn good. Awesome food that is prepared by the bartenders. I've had tons of the delicious fried food on the menu as well as the pizza, both great. The wings are so huge and so tasty! Try the buck seasoned wings best combo I've had in a while. These bartenders know how to fry food to perfection, they should train some of the pizza joints. It seams locals get food to go here. I know it's the quality and prices. Not sure how they can be competitive with prices especially when most bars are getting $16 for 10 wings. Come here you won't regret it. I'll be there usually on Sunday for the games. PRO TIP wings are on special during SU and NFL games.

Really great stop! Menu had lots of great items. Place was clean. Server was friendly and was busy…read morethe whole time serving everyone. They have weekly specials of prime rib and servings looked huge. We enjoyed all the food we got.

I visited Riley's for my first time on a friend's recommendation Sunday after a hike. I was seated…read morenear the window and Lexi was my server. She was outstanding! There was a bar area, with dartboards, music and the works and outdoor seating as well. The views were pretty and I had a late lunch. The menu has so many great things from which to choose. That day, they happened to be out of Prime Rib and a second menu item, which I don't recall. I ordered the fish sandwich and added sweet potato fries. Everything was absolutely incredible and I will definitely make the trip back to try new dishes and check out live music. Thank you, Riley's!

Best dive bar in Geneva, if they know you. I am going to be honest, when I first started coming…read morehere no one would talk to me besides the bartender. I felt unwelcome until I realized they all either work together or grew up together. This is a sausage factory folks, all men, but it works. I will give props to Jud and one of the owners, Gags. Jud makes a mean drink. Cash only, not a college crowd, and rowdy at night. Fun.

Classic American pub. A true neighborhood bar in old Geneva. Loved the firefighter and sports…read moredecor. If you miss the pubs of old, be sure to stop into Gallagher's for a drink and an Irish smile!

Classic dive bar. Very friendly bartender. Best wings in Syracuse. Had an order of the the…read moreFrankenstein and an order of the hot wings. It was nice contrasting the two different flavors. The wings are crispy which I like. Next time will try the pierogies

I'm visiting town for a couple days and heard that Shifty was THEE PLACE to grab wings from. I…read morewent. I saw. And I believe. We ordered a dozen Frankenstein sauce wings extra crispy and got a couple orders of pierogis. Everything was absolutely excellent. The bartender helping us was fast and kind. The space was a well maintained bar and by the sound of conversations around us, loved by the regular crowd. I plan on coming back when I'm back in town.

The restaurant is beautiful and clean. Its a great location.the server was friendly and provide a…read moregood service. The food was good, but my sandwich was a bit cool in temperature. I think you probably needed a little bit more time on the fryer or wherever they put it. The dessert was good. It was large and it was very sweet. You should all try it make up your own minds.

Wonderful service, food and very enjoyable outdoors setting! Highly recommend especially with…read moresummer season underway!