The BBQ at this restaurant is so unique and phenomenal. It's the type of unique, tasty food you'd…read morefind in a fancy restaurant in Las Vegas- think a BBQ version of the Golden Steer- or fine dining in Los Angeles or Manhattan. How am I comparing BBQ in Utica to these locations where meals can reach upwards of $400 for 2 you may ask? The food is so unique. Typically when I get BBQ - no matter how good it is- I reach for the sauce. Even though it's on the table, it's not needed here. Each dish is so unique. The owner/chef personally comes out and describes what he put into each dish, from the ribs with peanut brittle on top (I'm sure I'm missing many descriptors) to the Elote Corn. Each dish that came out made mine and my wife's mouth water. It's that good. Cost for the four course dinner is fair for the amount of food, quality and service. If you are anywhere near Utica, you need to try this place. You won't be disappointed ... until you go back to a typical BBQ restaurant.

We had the pleasure of meeting Chase, the owner/operator of Utica BBQ. He puts a lot into his work…read moreand it shows. The food was delicious along with an excellent presentation. Quaint establishment that offers very good BBQ. The wings were the hit of the night. They are brined, smoked then flashed fried to an awesome finish. We will be back.

Just an amazing evening and meal. Everything from the minute we sat down until we left was a total…read moregreat date night. Food superb, wine selection (Jack was a wealth of knowledge and total cool guy in the wine selection ) Danielle was our server and made for an amazing meal, hopefully we will get to go back while we're in town!

Great ambience and service and food. I especially like the fact that the food is locally sourced…read moreand uniquely prepared with great combinations very historic place.

I am from the South where I grew up with a serious affection for Mexican food. Los Amigos was a…read morelittle difficult to find, but as soon as we walked in I had a feeling it would remind me of what I grew up with. The decor & feel was classic, clean, & accommodating. The servers were almost waiting for us at the door to seat us & we did not wait for anything! The food was soooo good I can't wait to go back. The red salsa (which is served with tortilla chips when you are seated) has a smoked jalapeño flavor that is unique & addictive. It reminded me of what I grew up with in the best way. One in our party did not grow up with this food & she devoured every bite! Thank you Los Amigos!

I had La Bandera- one chicken, beef, and cheese enchilada. Others in the party had fajitas…read morequesadilla, chimichanga, and quesadilla roja. We were seated in a quiet front room and the two servers made sure that our drinks were filled and the food was good. This looks like a popular spot. There was mismatched seating and tables, which were moved far across the patio, so it looked like it wasn't open. Other than that, the restaurant had good food and service.

Thank you to Patricia the bartender for making our AMAZING starburst shots & Lynn for the best…read morearugula goat cheese flatbread EVER!! We will be back!!

Patricia was amazing. Gave me great recommendations for food. Made a great French 75, which…read moreapparently is hard to come by in the area. Great energy and all the good stuff. Thank you Patricia!

I ordered there and had the mushroom Swiss burger, and it was incredible. One of the best burger…read moreI've had in a while. It was a Door Dash order so I can't say much about customer service other than it was on time and warm.

Great atmosphere, had absolutely delicious food. and had truly excellent service from Gia who was…read morein training and her cousin Paul. Would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for some awesome food and high quality service.

El Senor Tequila Grill & Bar opened in the back of the New Hartford Shopping Center in the former…read moreApsa Restaurant. El Senor serves up a good variety of traditional Mexican fare, plus a bar menu with Mexican beer, domestic beer, wine, mixed drinks, tequila, and margaritas. The space was updated with orange painted walls, framed art, large painted "Welcome" message, booths, tables, and a few seats at the bar. I stopped by El Senor very recently for lunch takeout. I took a look at their laminated menu (small print) to decide what to get. I ordered the Ground Beef Chimichanga Lunch ($12.50) served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and guacamole. Complementary chips and salsa were also included. I enjoyed my lunch shortly after at a nearby park. The portion of food was good. The chimichanga filled with ground beef was pretty good, though the food had a bit of a saltier flavor such as the rice and refried beans with melted cheese. The service was pretty quick after placing my order, which was bagged and ready to go in under 10 minutes.

Food was very good. Best Mexican food I have found yet being from California. Wait staff was…read moreexcellent.

Wow !!! Have been wanting to go for years and about the time we went the restaurant closed due to…read morea fire. Heard they reopened in a new location but never seemed to find time or thought about it. Decided today was the day....Have been kicking myself that we haven't tired it sooner. It was so good. Staff there were friendly, warm, and inviting. We spoke to the owner for a while about a shared experience in DC. The restaurant back in the day was so dark when it was the Black Cat and now is so open, light, and inviting. Nothing fancy but is great for a casual meal. Now for the Pizza.... What makes it so great is the thin light and crispy crust with the right amount of toppings and cheese. They offer many different and unique pizzas and am looking forward to returning and trying several other pizzas. Would highly recommend, truly a five star experience.

We loved Mangia Macrina's back when it was on Seneca Turnpike and after it was lost to a fire, we…read moredefinitely missed it. I am SO happy that they are in their new location. It's spacious inside and the staff is super friendly. It's clear they take great pride in their food, and they should. Is it going to be a little more expensive? Maybe. But you're paying for excellent quality pizza cooked in a wood fire oven. It took maybe 4 minutes to get my pizza to my table. There are so many unique offerings on the menu and if you're feeling like trying something different, go for the one with fig, goat cheese, rosemary and an amazing honey drizzle (Miele di Fico). They also do gluten free! Highly recommend for a great quality pizza.

Not just a good meal but a real fun experience for our group of nine people. We came here for our…read morefinal night in Utica after taking the wonderful Adirondack Train Tour. The restaurant has plenty of parking in their lot and was close to the train station and also our hotel. (right in the middle. This is a very hometown feel restaurant loaded with regulars and visitors to the area alike. Our goup came in to wonderful hellos and we were brought to the "Tony Bennett Room." What a great setting... Plenty of the America Songbook being played at the restaurant which included Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin singing many tunes. Our room also had plenty of photos of Tony at all stages of his career. Our wonderful server came over to our table moments after we sat down, introduced herself and immediately took drinks orders and followed up with menus and water. She was great throughout the entire eating experience and deserves a whole lot of Kudos! What did we all eat? Without going through each item, here is a list of appetizers and main meals. Appetizers: - Mozzarella Fritta - Fried Mozzarella hand breaded to order with fresh Marinara Sauce. - Calamari - Golden, crisp, fried Calamari served with Marinara & Honey Dijon, enough to. share. - Zuppa Di Stracciatella - Chicken, Escarole, Meatballs & Ditalini in a homemade Chicken Broth. - Roma Tomato & Mozzarella Salad - Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Red Onions, Basil & Balsamic Vinaigrette. Entreès - Sliced Sirloin Steak 14oz of Choice or Better Sirloin with Cabernet Mushroom Sauce & garlic Mashed Potatoes. - Chicken Parmigiana Thin breasts of chicken with Italian Breadcrumbs, topped with marinara Sauce & Provolone Cheese over Angel Hair Pasta. - Fettuccine Delmonico Fettuccine Alfredo Tossed with Grilled Chicken, Mushrooms, Broccoli & finished with A Touch of Marinara. Everything was perfect. Calamari, crisp coating tender fish - Chicken Cutlets were thin crunchy with tender meat and delicious marinara sauce - slight steak was tender, cooked well and a delicious sauce. Everyone was extremely happy with their choices... Service was excellent and they monitored us throughout the night. It was a pleasure to be here and I look forward to my next visit KUDOs to the team at Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse

Best lil Italian joint with the Sinatra/Dean Martin vibe The…read morestaff have the old time clothes on. Food is mind blowing!!!

Great food and Alex is cool as hell behind the bar. Shrimp quesadilla was bomb! Would def come…read moreback. Tacos on Tues are $2.00 best deal around.

Excellent flavor to the fajitas. Served was friendly and courteous!! Love the decor and very…read moreclean and relaxed Excellent would definitely recommend

Excellent home-cooking Serbo-Croatian food that really gives you a warm feeling. The gulas was…read moretender, with a nice melded sauce that worked with the carb of the day. The kolenice telece was a tender leg of beef, which had a gentle flavor and was nicely attached to the bone in a fall-off-the-bone way. The sauce here also worked well with the rice accompanying. The bureks were slightly too dry on this particular day, but made for a decent appetizer. Worth a visit!