The fried pickles are worth the visit!! The food order almost didn't happen, as I walked in early…read morein the evening on Valentine's Day. There is a bar as well as booth seating but no direction or indication of waiting to be seated or seating yourself. I didn't want to go unnoticed so I sat at the bar. (Most of the tables are past the entry way and bar area). There was a family group, a few couples and a group of guys playing darts off to the side. I sat there for more than five minutes before I was even acknowledged. I know this because I could see the Guinness Countdown to St Patrick's Day (down to the second) from my seat. There were 3 girls behind the bar but one seemed to be doing most of the bar work. As I put on my jacket to leave, I finally had the attention of one of the girls so I decided to take my chances and stick with my dinner plan. She got me a menu and asked for my drink order. There weren't any hard ciders on tap but they did have canned Awestruck (local). I noticed the fried pickle appetizer and asked her about it. She told me they were spears and very popular. I decided to take her recommendation and ordered them, along with a Cooley's Handmade Burger with sautéed mushrooms and swiss cheese. My pickle fries came out first since they were an app and I can tell you two things about them...the portion was huge and they were absolutely the best I've ever had! Not long afterward, my burger arrived and that was really tasty as well. I opted to bring the rest of my pickles home and I can tell you that even the next day, with the help of the air fryer, they were still tasting great! I am so glad I stayed!

We stopped by Cooley's Stone House Tavern in Cooperstown, NY, in October -- a month when leaves are…read morefalling, sweaters come out, and apparently the summer drink menu still reigns supreme. Nothing says autumn like a "Frozen Mango Breeze" while watching your breath fog up indoors. The soundtrack was off-brand Doors covers featuring an enthusiastic bongo player who was clearly paid by the beat. The volume fluctuated like the tavern's Wi-Fi signal -- one minute it was a whisper, the next it was like being trapped in a drum circle during a Jim Morrison séance. Inside the "non-smoking" bar, a delightful smoky haze drifted through the air thanks to the staff's decision to use the ashtray as a doorstop. It's like they wanted to recreate the authentic 1980s bowling alley experience. The single bathroom door doesn't lock, which adds a fun new twist to your visit -- the thrill of potentially making a new friend while washing your hands. After 25 minutes of waiting for our high-stakes order (boneless wings and a salad), our server cheerfully reported that it was "gettin' there." We decided our patience wasn't, so we paid for our drinks and told her our tip was gettin' there too. Five stars for unintentional comedy. One star for everything else.

Small, friendly and casual brewery with typical pub food. Nice selection of house made brews,…read moreespecially brown ale and scotch ale. We had our dogs with us, so we ordered at the bar and they brought out lunch out to the small beer garden. One of the tastiest hamburgers I've ever had--bacon, extra sharp cheddar and a maple syrup glaze on a pretzel bun. Choice of kettle chips, red potato salad or coleslaw as a side. Well worth a stop.

Walked into the taproom and welcomed by the lady behind the bar- who started us off with getting…read moreour flights set up. We were sat towards the back in the clock room. Had some great smelling BBQ as we walked in! We ordered the pesto fries as a starter so we could have something to eat with the flight, best choice ever! I ordered the fish sandwich with coleslaw which was crispy and delicious. The coleslaw was like I've not had it before, so crunchy and delicious. Nice place for a Saturday lunch for sure.

Was a crowded Memorial Day. Our bus tour landed at…read moreCooperstown. Had a very delicious fish and chips and a nice stout to drink. Server was very busy but took great care of us!! Very nice inside.

We had the wedge salad and it was excellent. The "bowl" of clam chowder (sorry no picture) was more…read morelike a cup serving was also good. The special of the day was scallops on top of lobster risotto. The presentation was nice however it was too salty. This is coming from a person that enjoys well seasoned foods but this was pushing my taste buds and probably blood pressure. We informed our waitress of the issue and she returned it to the kitchen for a do over, the redo did not make a difference. We left just having soup and salad.

We were in town for a music festival and we're lucky enough to spend some time in Sherman's both…read morenights. Laura,, the bartender, and her daughter were amazing. They were not just friendly, but made us feel like locals. This bar is open the latest in town and the last couple of hours it's filled with locals coming in after work and other responsibilities. The ladies insured we were comfortable and the patrons were respectful as well. The placer had a great vibe, and the majority of the clientele was inclusive and friendly. I hope we have an excuse to come back. It was really nice to feel like locals so far away from home.

Staff is rude. If you're not a local, don't bother; they're not welcoming to tourists.read more

We love it here such a great place the prime rib is to die for…read more Service is great Ambiance is great

The restaurant is supposed to open at 3, and it was about 3:10 when staff finally unlocked the door…read morebut failed to acknowledge, much less greet us. The food was overcooked. The chicken was dry and the French fries were so overcooked about a third of them were inedible and the rest were unpleasant. We finished our sandwiches and the server felt compelled to say, "It must've been good!" (Why do servers do that?) It wasn't good. We were hungry after being in the car for several hours.

Took the kid here before a game at Dreamspark. We got lucky and were seated right away. Very…read moreclean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Bonus... Bathrooms were very clean as well. I got the special which was the breakfast quesadilla. As always, I also got a side of corned beef hash. Breakfast quesadilla was out of this world. Perfect portion for breakfast. Good amount of cheese, egg and sausage. Must try if they have it. Corned beef hash, I wouldn't get again. Average at best. Just seemed very dry and "crumbly" is the best that I can explain it. Great place to stop and eat when spending time in town.

Nothing fancy, but for a small cafe, it provided a solid breakfast option. The name is a fun…read morereference to the purported inventor of baseball. It's not a very big space, but we didn't have any issues getting a table. The prices are good, and the service was great. We shared a yogurt parfait that featured a ton of strawberry slices and honeyed granola chunks. They have some combo meals, and the French toast, bacon and eggs were all satisfactory. We got the food quickly as well. It's nothing fancy, but it gave us what we needed: a tasty and reasonably priced breakfast.

Loved this place. We were visiting Cooperstown and not staying at the Otesaga, but it is in…read morewalking distance from the main street. We arrived before our reservation, and they were unable to seat us much earlier (they did though, we just waited, no problem) and they turned people away, so definitely get a reservation. Inside there is a nice few of the lake. Service was really great. Because we were there at the start of dinner, we had to wait a bit for the bread, but it was worth the wait. Both the soft roll and the fruity bread were so tasty, and the salty butter spread nicely on them. I had the prime rib, which was tender and flavorful, paired with asparagus and a baked potato. He had a NY strip. Both were perfectly cooked. We were so full and satisfied at the end of the meal that we didn't have room for dessert, but we loved the food so much. It's also pretty reasonably-priced for a nice restaurant. Highly recommend!

The best cosmopolitan ever! I am visiting my friend in Cooperstown and after a day of shopping, we…read morestopped at the Otesaga Hawkeye Bar & Grill. Started off with calamari and ended with a pizza. The drinks and food were amazing. Our server was fun and actually wrote down the recipe for the cosmopolitan. You can't go wrong at this location with the Otsego Lake in the background. Can't wait tor return.

The place was busy on a Saturday evening, memorial weekend. There was a wait, unless seated at the…read morebar. The hostess went out her way to help us to avoid a 30 min wait. Waitress stopped by, not even her area and was so nice! Beer was great. Food was okay, i think the kitchen was overwhelmed. Nice place, definitely recommend. Oh, and beautiful grounds and buildings!!!

Happy to try some brews from Ommegang you cannot get nationally. Tempura asparagus was delicious…read more Had their special chicken wrap and husband had the wings. The blue cheese dip is house made and was great. Our waitress was wonderful and very attentive. We visited on the off season on a rainy day but can see how it would be a great hang on a warm sunny day.

Service, food, ambiance is impeccable!…read more We had dinner here last weekend and it didn't disappoint. The server was attentive, our food was delicious and surprisingly, came out pretty quickly. I had the twin lobster tails, my husband had the surf and turf, our daughter got the chicken Parm. All of our meals were delicious. Coupled with great atmosphere and excellent service, I can't recommend Toscana's enough.

We've eaten her two years in a row now on our visit to the HOF. Their service is amazing, Stephanie…read morewas our server and she couldn't have been better. The food is fresh and amazing. I had the chicken Milanese this time and it was the best I've ever had. This atmosphere is casual to fine dining, but if you're coming from the museum you'll be fine. I highly recommend Toscana.