this is actually a second draft so to avoid epic review I'll just cut it down to a few things. arrived with three couples the ambience was comfortable and inviting. The food was open to interpretation. One of the couples had steak. It wasn't liking serve then another steak and they liked it unfortunately was after everybody had already been eaten so he was eating his steak meal by himself. My wife had chicken and it was more like pasta sauce and gummy bears chicken was gummy and it was full of sauce with linguine, the waitress was rude with a statement as to getting something for when we challenged her about leaving the chicken Parm on the bill and she was forced to go take that off the bill and she made that statement as she was walking away into the kitchen and didn't know that we had heard her say what she said I challenged her on that statement. The result was she didn't get a tip , I give this restaurant half a star. I appreciate restaurants when the customer service Waff are happier than the people that go in there or their job is to help facilitate and enjoyable evening not more situation. Keep your comments to yourself take it all the way into the kitchen then you can complain about whatever you wanna complain about. You don't do it in front of your customers . read more

My wife Used yelp to find a new Resturant while in the Middletown area. We Found this gem!!!! First off the atmosphere was great. This place felt like something special immediately. The people, the hostess, the bartender, there was just something that said welcome and stay a while. The bartender knew everyone personally and lots of people were eating at the bar. When we walked in they asked if we had a reservation? We did not but wanted to have a drink and check out the place. No problem sit down have a drink and something to eat just let me know if you need anything. This is a higher brow crowd. We felt totally at home here. Let's just say not all places we dine in have a such a sophisticated clientele. We had a few drinks and watched the crowd and the food pass by on its way to the regulars. This is definitely a Friday or Saturday night dinner out place. People dressed up, couples and foursomes that look like they are here once or twice a week. The menu was vast with a regular menus, a pub menu and the daily specials. We really did not know where to start. We ordered the chilled seafood appetizer; clams on the half shell, oysters on the half shell, prawns and snow crab claws. All fresh and plump served on ice just like my favorite seafood house in NYC. Next up clams bottoms up style...steamed with andouille sausage, jalapeño peppers, wine, butter and a not large enough piece of bread to soak up all that goodness (but I did not want to waist the carbs, I just wanted to eat it like soup.) amazing amazing amazingly delicious and the clams where so plump if I had to eat it alone it might be the only thing I would have eaten. Last but not least my wife wanted to split the hanger steak salad. Huge portion of cooked to perfection steak next to a pile of the freshest greens and shredded carrots, tomatoes, onion and the list goes on and it was so fresh! We were never rushed to the point that they put in one order at a time and spaced it out so we could talk and just enjoy the atmosphere. Thank you yelp for constantly helping us find new treasures like this and other Resturant's, shopping, night life, live music and much much more!! We will be back next week to explore the menu even more!!!! read more

Met the owner at a bakery and my family and I are in the area for 11 years and looking for a local good spot to eat. Great choice as this place didn't fall short of expectations. I am a chef for 25 years and my wife is an awesome chef along with an inspiring daughter wanting to be a chef as well. All of us enjoyed the restaurant very much and we will be back..... thank you again for great food and hospitality!!! read more

Bottoms Up - Bottoms up clams with sweet and spicy sausage and garlic broth. - American Near Me - Slate Hill, New York

Amazing quality food and care! The food gives me the euphoria feeling and always satisfies my cravings! My favorite go to restaurant!

Went last night for birthday dinner. Such a cute spot. My steak was perfect.. perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful. Loved the gorgonzola mashed potatoes. Service was great.. Cathy our server was excellent. Worth the 30 min drive. read more

Absolutely delicious! My fiancé had the Bruschetta Halibut and I had the Cajun Ribeye. Both entrees were fantastic!

This is one of my favorite spots. The ambience is so calming especially on a sunny day because you're always seated near where there's beautiful sunlight coming through. The food is incredible especially the hanger steak salad. Mmmmmmm By the way, the chef is the sweetest guy and talk about talented, his food tastes excellent. read more

I am home after eating here and heating up last nights left over pizza!!! Have eaten here several times and have always been satisfied not this time. First off service was spotty at best and food was sub mediocre. I ordered steak au parve which I have had before and has been good this time the steak was not cooked as ordered (medium rare) and the whole dinner was just barely warm the steak was a dry although pink in the center. Not at all juicy just dry and tasteless. Sent it back which I never do but this was just awful. The prices are over the top for the area. I am disappointed because there are so few dining options in this area we thought we had found a keeper but not the case will not be back for a long time if at all. I hope some one who works there reads yelp they need to fix this place. read more

Went for the first time last night and 10/10 will come back! Bottoms up salad with Gorgonzola was great, the filet was cooked perfectly and tiramisu was delicious. Portions are huge and staff is awesome. read more

Bottoms Up - American Near Me - Slate Hill, New York

See all

What an outstanding meal!!! Great service and following all Covid guidelines. You can feel safe dining at Bottoms Up during this pandemic .

Hit or miss. Went here tonight and managed to spend a whopping $85 on one appetizer, a chicken Cesar salad, pasta and sauce (meat free and an outstanding $16!!!!) one dessert, and four glasses of wine. While the staff is friendly, the prices are way too high for its lack of quality food. The $16 pasta and sauce was the nail in the coffin. Wont be wasting our time here again. read more

Always heard great things about this place. We live about half an hour away, and since I commute everyday for work to good ol NYC, I can't really stand driving. Anyway, took the trip and glad we did. Prices are a little high, but your main dish is a good size portion. My fiance has the chicken Diane as a main dish, and the fresh Mozzarella and tomatoes for an app. Both were prepared nicely with decent size portions. She also had the apple crisp for dessert and loved it. I had the seared sesame tuna, which was very good, as an app. As my main dish I ordered the grilled Cajun rib eye. Great flavor, and it was still juicy despite being slightly over cooked. I asked for it medium rare and it came out with a light pink center, more medium. But all in all it was a very good meal and we will most definitely be back. read more

Middletown is very limited in regards to restaurant choices besides the typical Olive Garden, TGIF's, and choices in that nature. I came to Bottoms Up upon a recommendation from a local. I was initially excited to try something different, something more mom-and-pop. However, my disappointment came through when I found a piece of plastic in their famous french onion soup. I understand that things happen and it's not like Bottoms Up wanted that to happen as well. Their eggplant over angel hair pasta wasn't impressive either. It was tolerable as in edible and (thankfully) free of plastic pieces. I could see how others would give this restaurant four or five stars (big portions, an alternative from chained restaurants, etc). I'm not in the same boat because of the taste, dry menu, and of course - piece of random plastic in my mood. read more

Haven't even finished my meal but have to give this place 5 stars. Fiancé an I found this place for date night. We made a reservation and couldn't be happier. Food was to die for... drinks are amazing... and service/atmosphere is also great!! Absolutely stuffed and will be returning!! read more

Bottoms Up - French onion soup and fresh fried Panko & mozzarella. - American Near Me - Slate Hill, New York

See all

Great place for dinner and lunch! prices are very reasonable especially when you consider the portions you get. We've been here 7-8times and never had issues, attentative staff, menu w/ great options, Be sure to have your party arrive on time(they will not seat you until all has arrived). Nice ambience with wood and cooper. Chef/owner. Our priest is here all the time, so that says a lot. Bar is always full, entrance way is somewhat tight during dinner but once you get seated you're comfortable. Headed there tonight, cant wait for a nice seafood dish. Definitely worth a try! read more

Great atmosphere within the restaurant. Out of the busy area of the city. Nice fresco setting. Food was amazing!!!! Waiting staff kind and through. Kitchen was a little slow with food at time. Generally a great experience. read more

Bottoms Up - Pork schnitzel special. - American Near Me - Slate Hill, New York

One of the best restaurants in the area. The menu is very well done. Specials are always good. We frequently come here. I would recommend reservations. The Scallops are hard to beat. And the Chicken Parmigiana is top shelf. Full bar. Nice atmosphere. Give it a try you won't be disappointed read more

Buffalo calamari, salmon over roasted veggies ridiculously good. Have never had a bad meal here. Waitresses, hostesses, bartenders all so nice read more

Bottoms Up - American Near Me - Slate Hill, New York

Always outstanding! The owner is the chef and takes pride in his work. They are also very accommodating.

I have to retract my review because I spoke to the receptionist at Bottom's Up who explained that their regular chef was off the day I ordered take-out. She was very apologetic and accommodating. She will be sending me a gift certificate for dinner when their regular chef is present. read more

To start off we were greeted so warmly. The staff was really friendly. We ordered cocktails to start. Had the best dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. The entree was delicious and a very generous portion. Then we tried some dessert everything was made perfectly. I will definitely be back. Absolutely recommend read more

Love the food and atmosphere. Our bartenders Josie and Lisa always go above and beyond to make your dining experience welcoming. Recommend this place as you t home town go to. read more

Our first visit to this restaurant was fabulous! I cannot believe it took us so long to go here! So close to where I live - the food was absolutely delicious, service was wonderful, and the vibe is perfect! Definitely planning on visiting again! read more

We have had dinner several times and the food has been consistently GREAT! You can choose from a Pub menu or a full dinner menu. We have had both and they are both large portions, very tasty and well presented. It's great to stop in and see many local people and have a chance to catch up. There are quaint little side rooms as well as a larger room for bigger parties. Whether you order steak, chicken or fish it's prepared to prefection. Make sure to save room for dessert and coffee. The service is good and Josie behind the bar always greets you with a smile! Nice friendly atmosphere, give it a try. They also offer gift certificates which make great closing presents for my clients. read more

My boyfriend and I ate at Bottoms Up during our stay on our weekend getaway Upstate NY. Our host at our B&B recommended we have dinner here. . The restaurant is cozy (looks like it used to be a house) with plenty of parking. We didn't have a reservation but the host at the restaurant was nice enough to seat us anyway. The menu had mostly steak & fish (which we both love), so we ended up going with Steak Salad drizzled with sweet sauce and Steak Nicholas (served with crisp potato cake topped with sour cream and chives served with a cabernet red wine sauce). Both steaks were large portion, juicy, and fresh. read more

Great menu, Great food, Good bar. Hard to find a seat at times, but its certainly worth it on a weeknight.

So-so. Hostess was rude and ignored my request to sit outside three times. Then, didn't flag our server that we were sitting out there and thus we waited 15 minutes to be greeted. I know this place is beloved in the community, a community in which I live in but the hostess was so bad that she put the whole experience in a bad light. Sever and her support staff were good. Drinks were too strong but we're fixed. Food was okay. Won't be back based on the hostess and her lack of hospitality. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. read more

This is the best restaurant for its great food, drinks and consistency. Kevin is a great chef. But the friendliness of the restaurant is enhanced by Josie the bartender. She is awesome. Knows her customers names, makes great drinks, aims to please and always a smile. Josie is friendly and welcoming. One of the reasons we go there so often and travel from NJ to do so. We end up eating at the bar to be able to talk to Josie!!! Great place. Highly recommend it. read more

This is one of our favorite places. The food is delicious. The portions are generous. The prices are reasonable. The service is prompt and friendly. My favorite dish is the pan-seared salmon. It is served with a tomato and sausage relish and sautéed spinach. Definitely worth a try!!! read more

We arrived just after 6pm on a Friday without reservations and were seated within minutes. It was packed, especially the bar area. Just a week after Thanksgiving we both decided to go the salad route, one with grilled chicken, the other grilled shrimp and Brie. Both plates were mounded with a good mix of greens, fruits etc. We also ordered the seared tuna for an appetizer. Everything was fantastic from the rolls to the huge and delicious salads. They were busy but the staff was very attentive. Christmas decor and music was nice! Will definitely be back especially after seeing the plates coming out of the kitchen! read more

Ok, got a call from my dad at 6.50, there not going to seat us until you get here, party of 11, 9 people are there, one with a disabilty. Chefs wife comes to her and said sorry you have to wait, restaraunt policy, you can sit at the bar witch was packed. I had to call the hostes and beg her to seat my sister with her disabilty telling her I was 5 mins away. Next, last time I was at this place I was dissapointed and didnt want to come back to begin with...this is why! PAR BAKED ROLLS OVER DRESSED SALADS HORRIBLE JULLIENE VEGETABLES ON A MADELINE ( 1980'S LAZY) DISGUSTING RISSOTTO WITH FROZEN VEGETABLES ( EMBARRASING) SOMETHING THAT THEY CALLED CARBANORA WITH SCALLOPS ( I CANT BELIEVE THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THE TABLE IT WAS A BOWL OF SOUP, WITH SCALLOPS THAT WERENT SEARED, TASTED LIKES KNORRES ALFREDO BASE) MAYBE THE KITCHEN STAFF SHOULD ALL GO OUT AND EAT IN NYC TO GET A FEEL FOR GOOD FOOD! Oh, did I forget to mention that this was there 50th Wedding Anniversary. Chef doesnt send a dessert, or come to the table, loyalty, hugh?! This doesnt happen in NYC, chefs are on there game doing new and exciting food. Julliened vegetables are LAZY! The place is busy because the options are limited in Orange County. read more

ehh- I'm between a 3 and a 4. Went for a friends birthday and the food was good but a bit overpriced. What I wasn't thrilled with is that although the flavor was there, the good was all drowning in sauce or gravy from the steak- to the pork and the pasta. I'd like to taste some of my protein. Service is also not the greatest-they're not slow as un has they are unfriendly. read more

I've been here a few times now and I have nothing but good things to say. There is a nice bar when you first walk in through the back. There are a couple rooms for seating and the servers are always nice. I believe the last time I went, I had the Steak Nick which was amazing. There are some fried onions and cream they put off to the side that you can mix up with the steak and it just works. With the bar right near you, there really isn't a drink they can't make you and the beers on tap and in bottle are a good selection. I definitely recommend. read more

Easy 5 stars. Salads were innovative, perfectly constructed, plentiful, and delicious. Can't wait for the next time I'm in the area.

I am NYC transplant and I have never been disappointed with a trip to this restaurant. The service can be a little slow but otherwise it's a home run! read more

I went to Bottoms Up for the first time. Ignore the bad reviews! We went on a Friday night, with reservations for two. We arrived 15 minutes before our reservation time and were seated immediately, at a quiet table in a corner by a window no less. The staff was attentive, we had a bread basket right away. Our drinks, food and more drinks were served quickly but we never felt rushed. We both ordered seafood and pasta dishes and loved them. We will definitely be back. read more

Upsetting with the food small sizes. Went for my birthday the setting area was nice but that was the only thing going for them. Disliked the food so much we will not be going back. read more

This is one of my absolute favorite places to go for lunch or dinner! Food is always fresh, delicious and decently priced. Have always had amazing wine here as well. Portions are big and prices are very reasonable for the amount and high quality food you will get here. Can't say enough about their seafood/fish dishes, as well as their burgers and lunch sandwiches. Bread is always warm and delicious too. Great atmosphere in a beautifully restored historic home, so fun to kick back, relax and enjoy a great meal! You must go and experience it yourself! read more

Food is very good, consistent, portions are plentiful!! Make a reservation on a Friday or Saturday!! Request Kathy Rivera as your waitress.. She is the best!! read more

Great, fresh seafood for a local place. Drinks are adequate. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. We have never had a meal here that was not delicious, well prepared, and well presented. The wait without reservations can be a bit long and walking through the crowded bar area to get to a table is somewhat inconvenient but we will definitely keep coming back. read more