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    Fireside By The River

    4.0 (17 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Blair F.

    This new restaurant in Baldwinsville is at the location of the former Fireside Inn, but make no mistake, this is not the same tired old restaurant. As soon as we walked in the front entrance we noticed an elegance and sleek, modern look that was both inviting and relaxing. The owners have done a stellar job with the renovations and it now approaches a Michelin star rating dining establishment. It was our anniversary (which I mentioned when I made my reservation online) and we were greeted by the host with a "happy anniversary!". We were led to a table for two near one of the fireplaces in the main dining room, which was the exact spot my wife had been hoping for. There were several other tables of diners, ranging from retirees to 30 somethings to a family with a toddler. More about that later. Our server was terrific and took our drink orders. I opted for the Butter Bourbon Old Fashioned and my wife had the Tea's Knees, a riff on a G&T. Both were excellent. When the drinks arrived, we ordered the Crispy Pork Belly Bites for our appetizer, and the Crab Stuffed Haddock and the Scallop entrees. While we waited, we were delivered a small fresh baked loaf of bread with honey butter. Service was slower than we expected, but as we were in no hurry, it was not an issue for us. The app arrived after about 20 minutes, and the entrees after about 40, at which time we ordered a few more drinks. I tried the Kicking Mule (Moscow Mule made with jalpeno infused vodka) and my wife had a glass of the Chardonnay. The Mule was ok, but I suggested to the GM that perhaps trying a hot pepper vodka might work better. The Chardonnay was a perfect pairing for the flaky and buttery Stuffed Haddock. Speaking of the GM (General Manager), he came to each table a few times during the evening to check in on guests and see what they thought. He even brought me a sample of a new bourbon which he personally recommended. Getting back to the other diners. The husband and wife who had a relatively quiet toddler, became our focus for awhile, as the husband complained about the cut of steak, the prices, the lack of a children's menu, etc... We thought for awhile that he might just storm out without paying the bill. It was embarrasing. Another table with an older couple next to us proved to be even more embarrasing. They both criticized the food when the GM came over, and demanded that he comp their meal, of which they had already eaten half. They then got up and left without another word. We on the other hand were effusive with our compliments about the food, the service and especially the surprise anniversary dessert that was brought to our table in a quiet manner. A lovely chocolate ganache cake slice with "Happy Anniversary" written in chocolate sauce on the plate. A perfect end to a wonderful meal.

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    Mo R.

    This was our first time here and we came with a group. This is a really nice facility with multiple levels and different sized rooms, seems like it would be great for meetings or events. They weren't really prepared for our group of 15 and service was extremely slow and disjointed so I think they're still working out some kinks. We started with cocktails, which were OK but pricey and not memorable. Bread and thyme spiced butter were really nice touch, but then it was about an hour before meals started to come out... gradually. They need to work on serving the table at the same time (we only had 5 people at our table but it was a good 15 minutes before everyone got food). Our favorites were the scallops and stuffed haddock. Shrimp and grits was too spicy for anyone at our table. The carrot cake slices are enormous and plenty for 3 people. Would try this place again, but not in a group.

    Erica O.

    The renovation is amazing! They have beautiful seating, a stage and a fireplace. There was music when I went and the bar service was very good. I was looking forward to this dinner after hearing good reviews. We were a group of about 25-30 and we had a very nice cocktail hour talking and listening to the music. We were seated and waited a while before they came over to take our orders. Everything seemed to take incredibly long. We waited a while again for appetizers. The warm brie was delicious with the cranberries and nuts and toasted bread - it was a nice size portion to share with a friend. I was excited for the $2/per oyster special and when they came out I was very disappointed with the very tiny size. Then we waited a while for our dinners to come out. My crab stuffed Haddock had good flavor but was quite a bit overcooked and my mashed potatoes were gluey and sticky, like they had mixed them in a blender. Other people had better luck with their entrees , people said the steak and scallops were good and the shrimp and grits were good. But hey .... check out the carrot cake! Absolutely delicious and the cream cheese frosting was excellent. I will definitely go back another time and hope they have some of the issues worked out.

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    Roberto S.

    Fireside got a major facelift which was needed. The new decor is nice. We started with some cocktails. My wife got a chocolate martini and I got one of their special old fashions. They were both really good. I ordered steak medallions and a baked potato pictured below. The steak was cooked perfectly. Very tender. There was a mushroom type sauce on it. It was decent. My wife got scallops which is her go to at most places. They were a little bland. It came with corn puree which was average. Service was as a little slow but it was sort of busy I guess. I saw someone with the prime rib on their plate and it looked amazing so I will try next time. Prices are a bit steep but not outrageous. This place is close to home and I plan on going back.

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    Erica M.

    Well I had been hearing so many great things about this restaurant we decided to try it out for my friend's birthday and I'm glad we did. Let me say the food here is amazing! Our server started us with some warm bread and brown sugar sage butter. It was very tasty, though I'm not sure if I loved the butter. We started off with shrimp and crab dip, steamed clams, and a dozen oysters on a half shell. All the seafood tasted fresh and you can tell was quality seafood. The oysters had a nice brine to them, I really enjoyed. For my meal I had a filet with mushrooms, mashed potatoes, green beans, and crème brûlée. My food was amazing! Perfectly seasoned and my steak was cooked perfectly medium. My friends enjoyed all their food as well and had no complaints. There is a nice cocktail menu and drinks for every kind of liquor. Our cocktails we had were good and well made. I enjoyed my night here, the service could've been a little better. Idk if our server had a long day but I feel she could've been more attentive. All in all though, if you're thinking about trying this restaurant RUN DON'T WALK lol. I will definitely be back.

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    Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. They have some kinks to work out in service, food quality and prep.

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    The prime rib was Amazing. A very large cut...Service was great. The bread and honey butter were so good. Can't wait to go again!

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