A true hometown diner with amazing food and outstanding service. The staff is welcoming, the meals…read moreare consistently delicious, and the cozy atmosphere makes every visit enjoyable. Highly recommend! Great $ too!

We were visiting the area, and were appealed to this restaurant due to its old time diner look and…read morethe vintage car out front. Once we were inside, that vibe continued. The vintage diner feel was cozy, and the Coca-Cola light fixtures were unique. Each table also had its own vintage jukebox. We came on a busy Sunday morning, but got lucky and were sat right away. From the beginning, and throughout our experience, the staff were very friendly. Our sever brought us drinks within minutes, and we were able to put in our orders pretty quick. Like I said, it was a busy Sunday, so it took awhile for us to receive our food. But this gave my wife and I time to talk, and enjoy the ambiance. I ordered the breakfast lasagna (had never seen this before) with white toast and a side of corned beef hash. When the food came out, it was warm and fresh. The breakfast lasagna had a nice flavor from the peppers and onions and meats that were baked inside. The base was made from what seemed like mashed potatoes which threw me off a little, but wasn't bad. The toast had a good toast to it, and was nicely buttered. I am a corned beef hash lover, and Shorty's was pretty good! The flavors meshed well together and the texture was great. My wife ordered the sausage gravy and biscuits which was not great. The sausage gravy was lacking flavor, with the main taste being cream. The sausage within the gravy was cut up sausage links, and for myself and my wife at least, we prefer ground sausage. Lastly, the biscuits were nothing to write home about. They were not bad but they didn't wow. Overall, I gave Shorty's a three because the food didn't wow me. There was not anything wrong with the food we had at all, and we will probably be back in the future to try some of their other food. Otherwise, my wife and I also loved the feel of the diner itself.

Cute little truck stop diner off the highway. Clean and homey inside - regular kitchen tables and…read morechairs. Felt right at home right away! Waitress was patient with our five year old. Kiddo got the blueberry muffin that was so delicious - sugary every bite! He also tried a slice of the French toast which was eggy and perfect! I got the chicken tenders and fries and was pleased with the portion and price! Fries could have been a little less brown. I was insanely jealous of my husband's turkey club. It was HUGE and was so good! We would definitely return on our next trip to the Bay!

Camping in the area we wanted to have lunch on our way out. I looked at lovely yet and found "the…read moreflying spatula" had good reviews. We arrive around 11am. The parking lot was empty. Thinking oh great is this place closed. Do we need to find another place. The shear panic. All the signs say open so we went in. What a quiet little "truck stop" diner. So conveniently located. Easy on easy off. Ashamed it wasn't busier. So please go here and support the flying spatula so it stays! First off there is a lot of choices. Everything sounded good. Kiddo got a blueberry muffin. It came hot and delicious. He also got a slice of French toast. Both very good. Wife got the chicken tendies and fries. (She panicked and wasn't ready so she ordered the old reliable) As for me I ordered the turkey club and it was hands down top turkey club I've ever had. This skyscraper was massive. We bother ordered the homemade fries and they were meah. Better with some more salt. All in all I think we'll stop every year we're in town and will recommend to everyone headed that way.

Here's a review that sounds like you--balanced, appreciative, and observant:…read more Walking into the Crystal Restaurant is like taking a step back in time. Before you even open the door, the vintage neon sign proudly advertising "Air Conditioned for Your Comfort" makes you smile and reminds you of an era when air conditioning was a luxury worth bragging about. Inside, the restaurant has done a wonderful job preserving its history. The original pressed tin ceiling, beautiful woodwork, mosaic tile floor, vintage lighting, and classic booths create an atmosphere that is difficult to find anymore. You can tell this isn't a place trying to look old--it is old, and it has been lovingly maintained. If you appreciate historic architecture, take a few minutes to look around. It's worth it. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. My daughter enjoyed her eggs, sausage, and toast, while I had a bacon, egg, and bacon sandwich on toast with mayonnaise, along with a bowl of oatmeal and a cup of coffee. Everything was fresh and satisfying. My only minor suggestion would be that I would have liked my toast a little more done, especially since my daughter's was toasted just the way I prefer. It certainly wasn't enough to take away from the experience. The Crystal Restaurant has been serving the Watertown community since 1925, and it's easy to understand why it has become such a local landmark. Places with this much history and character are becoming increasingly rare. If you're looking for a good breakfast served in a restaurant with genuine historic charm, the Crystal Restaurant is well worth a visit.

A historic institution in Watertown. My husband grew up coming here and we stop in whenever we…read morevisit. Very cool old vibes. Food is ok, the selling point is the low prices. Very friendly staff that remember regulars.

I went here for my anniversary dinner and definitely appreciate the ambiance and atmosphere of the…read moreclassy restaurant. Both seating in and outdoors was convenient and the service was good. However I was underwhelmed when I ordered the steak w/ truffle fries as it was slightly over cooked for medium rare and the fries were mid and seemed over priced for the total dish to come out to $45 however the Fettuccine was excellent and I could taste the quality in the meats and pasta which saved the experience for me. Decided to go back the next day since I did enjoy the place and wanted to give it another shot. The Gorgonzola was very good and had great quality to having great creamy texture and taste! So overall I would recommend this place just not too much for the steaks lol Also forgot to mention we had the appetizers duck wontons and fried calamari. The wontons were delicious and crispy stuffed and hot which helped us wait on the quality entrees that were on the way but the calamari was a bit undercooked in my opinion but seasoned and layered very good! Definitely recommend to try out if looking for nice restaurants in Watertown!

Good Fellos is a great spot for a nice evening dinner. The food is delicious and worth the price…read more The service was impeccable. I appreciate the servers that checked in with myself and my date at the time. Good Fellos has a calm low lit ambiance that makes it easy for people to relax and enjoy their meals. Family friendly as well. I would highly recommend this Resturant for special occasion meals!

Family run small town diner. The service is friendly and quick. We eat here several times a week…read more They have dinner specials every night of the week. Mostly everything is made on site. Fresh baked desserts are yummy. I have never had anything I didn't like and I think I've had everything. My favorites are the Sat. night prime rib and the chicken wings. This is a place where you can afford to bring the whole family. Prices are very affordable. See you there. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Years later it's still a 5++

This was an interesting visit. The place was packed when we got there, then quickly cleared out…read more Tables were not bussed in an appropriate amount of time. Food menu was huge.... Our waitress was fantastic though and dealt with our shenanigans. The wings were crisp, the pizza was cooked exactly how I like it (,extra brown) but others may not like that without asking for it, the burger was gigantic. Decent place for a local joint in Watertown. A family favorite for my fiancee. I just didn't like how loud the place was when everyone was talking.

Weekly prime rib special and it was fantastic. 10oz prime rib, salad, garlic rolls and baked potato…read morefor $22. You can't beat that. The restaurant has been here since 1933 and the vibe was pure local. Everyone seemed to know each other. I was waiting for someone to yell "NORM!" Service was wonderful.

Went to up state New York to pick up our new puppy and came across this little dinner. What an…read moreabsolute great find. Not a big place but definitely big flavor. The place was staffed with 1 cook and 1 server. Felt very professional and comforting. The inside was bight and welcoming. We will definitely be back when we return.

We came for the ice cream! What a sweet shop with sweet, helpful high school age employees. Thank…read moreyou for offering a flavor tasting of an ice cream I was unsure of ordering. Double scoop for me, please! The dark chocolate ice cream with raspberry was decadent, and the vanilla frozen yogurt with raspberry ribbon was creamy and a nice compliment to the chocolate. On this summer evening we enjoyed sitting on their outdoor patio. I look forward to returning!

Food and service was excellent! Best meal I have had on my trip through upstate New Yorkread more

I'm honestly surprised by the low ratings. Is this place perfect? No. It could use a little TLC…read morehere and there, but if I'm judging the food, this was a winner. The boys were lobbying hard for Tully's, but I convinced them to give this fried chicken sandwich spot a chance. Happy to report that there was not a single complaint while dining here. Choosing a sandwich was the hardest part. I went with The Competition: pimento cheese and hot honey, which complemented each other so well. The fried chicken itself was juicy inside with a crispy seasoned coating. It wasn't greasy and had just the right amount of spices. My one son stepped outside his comfort zone and ordered the Roll Tide with Alabama bbq sauce and dill pickles. So thankful he was willing to share; it was excellent. My favorite part? Upgrading to the sweet waffle fries. I've had plenty of sweet potato fries before, but never ones tossed in sea salt. Absolutely enjoyed the salty-sweet combo. By the end of the meal, three hungry 11-year-old boys and one indecisive mom had completely cleaned their plates. Would definitely come back.