Amazing experience…read more Food was really good. I'd recommend for two sharing a combo boil. It's a lot of food. If you've never been to a seafood boil before, please ask your server any questions you have. Extremely helpful. We had Amy as our server. She was the best!! Lisa as the owner was an amazing support to tables around us. Definitely a team effort. Really good coordination between management, kitchen, and servers. We had the Utica Bag with all sauces. Definitely worth it. We used Uber and it tried to take us to the back of the building. The driver was kind to listen to our "no it had to be the other side of the building." Extremely clean. So many places don't wipe things down anymore. We'll be back!

Food was fantastic and service was exceptional. Started out with the raw oysters which were clean…read moreand delicious. Then had the lobster, snow crabs, shrimp and clams in a steamed pot. The seasoning was amazing as was the seafood. Will definitely be coming back.

Chowder House continues its tradition of excellence, even when short staffed due to a blizzard. The…read moreNew England clam chowder was flavorful and creamy. The fried clam strips are absolutely a must. They are getting hard to find around the country and it is a pleasure to be able to get them when in Utica. They are seasoned just right. The oysters were a bit small, but very fresh and served with wonderful accompaniments. The haddock was perfectly cooked. And everyone at my table seemed pleased with the full variety of this most satisfying menu. Coffee and dessert were very nice. No cappuccino or espresso, but that's not why you come to this delightful seafood restaurant. I will continue to come back when I am in Utica.

Had a real nice meal on a Friday evening at the chowder house…read more Waitress took our drink order (by the way they do not offer light beer). Ordered a UC because....we'll just because. The dining area had lots of decorations as you'd imagine the theme was beach like. Started off with calamari and it was very unique - the rings were cut thinner than most places and the light breading really let the flavors come through...definitely fresh and really good. Opted for the deep fried haddock and shrimp special, shrimp were very large and still had bite to them so I have to believe they were very fresh. Beer battered haddock was good - two strips with a nice coating. Took a pic of the dinner but it came out lousy - good reason to return.

Ordered a fish sandwich The fish was good Unfortunately the bun was old. That was my first…read moretime there, not sure if I will return.

We ordered the Haddock fish-fry Combo, the Lobster roll Combo, and a side of Calamari. It was not…read morebusy; the food took 15minutes. Unfortunately I was expecting the lobster roll to look like the sign, but got a totally different "hot" roll. It was scant shredded meat fried with celery salt and heavy black pepper, with bits of raw celery. It weighed next to nothing and was greasy. Despite being a combo, it did Not come with a drink like the other combos! It did come with good fries. We paid an extra $2.99 for the drink. The fried Haddock Combo came with fries and a drink but no tartar sauce ($1 extra). The fish was a good size with no fishy taste. Otherwise ,the place discourages eat-ins. The seating area was FREEZING cold; I needed to wear my hood and gloves. The bathrooms were BOTH blocked with a ladder and a sign saying "closed sorry ," so we couldn't wash our hands. Thankfully the lady at the counter let us use her hand sanitizer. The garbage can was full when we went to throw out the packaging. All-in-all, the ordering and eating experiences were unpleasant for a cost of $54.

Absolutely fabulous seafood place.. super fresh! Absolutely delicious! This is a takeout place for…read morethe most part and worth every penny.

CASH OR CHECK ONLY! I wondered why there was a line almost…read moreout the door... Until I tried my food, that is. Normally I don't go in for the crunchy cornmeal style breading, but it's perfection here. The fish is SO tender and moist. The fries are delicious- salty, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The prices are amazing, too! $5 for a pound of fries. $7.99 for a pound of fried swai $10.99 for a pound of fried haddock. We got a bit less than 3 pounds of the swai, a bottle of Beaver tartar sauce, and a half pound of fries. That turned out to be more than 3 adults could eat for under $30. That is hard to beat! Also, while the line was long, it moved really quickly. They also sell a bunch of seafood, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, and other stuff. Check them out for sure!

Sat outside very friendly server and fun vibe. The lobster roll was perfection cold lobster on a…read moretoasty bun with shoestring fries. Hubs had a breakfast burrito that I almost stole lol. It was stuffed with cheese steak potatoes topped with a yummy sauce, omg if we didn't live in Michigan I'd be back tomorrow!

Wow I am so excited to share this review! What an amazing experience we had at this restaurant…read more Welcomed with a friendly greeting & beautiful smile, Chase offered us a comfy booth. Then greeted by Kyle our waiter who was awesome! So classy, and so prompt, great service, suggestions, check backs, fantastic! Now the food! The bang bang cauliflower was delicious. Crispy outside, tasty seasoning, tender cauliflower. Outstanding salads with tender chicken on the Caesar salad and the shrimp was perfectly cooked on the Asian salad with crisp mixed lettuce and a sweet savory dressing. Kudos to the chef or chefs. One of the best restaurants! We will be back! Hoping to sit on the outdoor patio that I am sure is wonderful in a nice day. They also have a private room for special events. A fantastic drink menu is a bonus.

Service (Trish) was excellent & personable. This trip we were at AV for Mother's Day . . . Limited…read moremenu but well thought out, delicious, and something for everyone. AVs pasta sauce (gravy for you real paesanos) is delicious

Ordered a $20 broiled fish meal and asked for NO cheese and NO tomatoes due to dietary…read morerestrictions. Somehow that turned into a $28 charge. Charging extra to REMOVE ingredients is ridiculous and feels like a blatant cash grab. There was zero transparency about this upcharge when ordering--no warning, no explanation, nothing. If you're going to charge people more for basic dietary requests, that should be clearly stated upfront. Really disappointing experience. I won't be coming back, and I'd strongly suggest others check their bill carefully--especially if you ask for any modifications.

I cannot say enough about Bella Michael's. I went a week ago with some friends and we loved the…read moreatmosphere, loved the service and loved the food! For the first time, I got the filet mignon. It was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful. My friends got the lobster ravioli. The service at Bella's is always excellent--even when they are busy, which they often are because everything loves it there. Highly recommend!

You bet this place is good Had the lasagna…read moreA little different but the sauce and lasagna were very good Wife had fried seafood and loved it Caesar salad was good too And a nice bar with Some good choices Martini was our jet fuel.... Nice job

The seafood was excellent and seasoned very well. I ordered take out, the man didn't give me a time…read moreto be there but I arrived about 20 min after I ordered and only had to wait another 3-5 min for them to finish. Totally worth it! The service was great, the inside was clean and decorated in seaside/coastal decor. I would dine in next time. The atmosphere and music were good. Can't wait to try another seasoning for my seafood!

This was a fun experience to try overall. There's not many seafood boil places around here. It is a…read morelot of work to get to the actual meat. It's also quite messy, but that's expected. The food was good however it was slightly overcooked. It could've been a bit more tender and easier to pull out. The seasoning was delicious. Service was great.

The food was always outstanding. However the Trackside is…read morenow closed forever. It no longer exists

Very good lunch. I tried the eggplant sandwich. Just perfect. Even the roll was great. Their…read moresoup was well prepared. Coffee was good, a little weak brewed for me. I asked if the fries were handmade. Waitress said yes, but when I got them they were the coated ( frozen) variety. I will gladly return. Probably order the homemade chips next time. The station is a magnificent building with profound history. Good service too.

What a delicious meal!!! The restaurant it self is bare-bones and no-fuss, but don't let that fool…read moreyou... These people know how to make an impression!!! Everyone I met (while ordering takeout and waiting) was outstanding. They gave good, solid recommendations based on my needs (vegetarian) and the food (again) was as delicious as if there was a little Lebanese grandma back there cooking to make sure you didn't leave either hungry nor disappointed!! It was the perfect takeout!! The owner's son was behind the register and even gave us a bag of pitas to go back to the hotel with! That's service!!!

The restaurant is located on a street that seems like it used to be bustling, died out, and is…read morestarting to revive. We arrived around 2:30pm on a Thursday, there was only one other group there. We were immediately greeted and our waiter was super friendly and chatty. The inside is pretty casual, and they played 2000s hits at a good volume. We started with a cup of Turkish coffee... I've never had Turkish coffee so maybe this is standard, but they did not offer cream or sugar. I don't usually like black coffee but it was surprisingly light, and the serving was pretty small so I actually quite enjoyed it. The owner later said it was the brand Utica coffee (which I love). We ordered the loaded fries, which came with taziki sauce, feta cheese, and tabouleh. Usually loaded fries feel very heavy and greasy, but these tasted very fresh. For the main dish, we ordered the Elias Gyro and the Layla Gyro. My pallet is usually more oriented towards lots of flavor and spice, so I found the Layla Gyro to be lighter than I would have liked. There wasn't as much sauce as I was expecting, but it was still very moist. I loved the pickled vegetables in it, but I wasn't a huge fan of the fries. The Elias Gyro was a lot more flavor heavy thanks to the garlic sauce, which was delicious. The meat in both gyros was cooked perfectly. Lastly, we had the baklava. Ive never had baklava before so I have nothing to compare it to, but oh my goodness it was so good. Overall, super positive experience. It's always such a treat to see the owner walking around interacting with customers, and I would definitely go again whenever I want something light and fresh.