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    Oakley's Place

    3.9 (149 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    OAKLEY'S PLACE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Disappointing Experience Despite a Few Highlights I came in to try the wood-fired pizzas and ended up ordering more than planned. I started with the Margherita pizza, expecting a classic combo of tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Being from Long Island, I found it strange that they used raw tomato slices on top as if I ordered a pizza with tomato as a topping. While the crust was nicely done, the rest of the pizza was bland and didn't suit my taste. On the bright side, the boneless buffalo wings were a hit--perfectly spicy and paired really well with the bleu cheese sauce. The shrimp tempura was also great: light, crispy, and flavorful. I had a beer that tasted like a mix of apple cider and beer (can't recall the name), but it complemented the wings nicely. One major issue was the service around my cheeseburger order. I asked for cheddar cheese, expecting the usual yellow cheddar, but received white cheddar instead. When I asked about it, another server stepped in with a really unprofessional attitude, insisting over and over that it "tastes the same" rather than just answering a simple yes or no to whether they had yellow cheddar. My original server eventually came back and echoed the same dismissive tone after hearing the story from the other girl. I felt like just sending the burger back and paying for it out of frustration. I ended up keeping it, gave half to my spouse, took one bite, and regretted not giving her the whole thing. The burger was underseasoned and just not enjoyable. I ended up tossing what was left. The view of the mountains from the window was a nice touch, and the atmosphere overall was pleasant--but food consistency and staff attitude (from certain people) really need work. I won't be returning, but I still left a tip.

    White pizza

    I was warned by multiple people to not come here, YET, because there was new ownership and they were working out kinks... well I chose to find out for myself and boy did I find out. It was a Saturday night at 7pm on Columbus Day weekend. The restaurant, inside and outside were both packed. The restaurant itself is very cute, and fitting for the mountain town that it is in. My friends and I were craving pizza and bar food and just wanted a quick place to eat before heading to the distillery down the road. We ordered our food at 7:20pm.... My soup came out quick and was delicious.... 8:20pm comes around and we still haven't gotten anything else we ordered. Finally I get up and approach the owner, who seemed to not care much at all that we'd been sitting there for an hour. After I explained what we ordered he did go to try to figure out where our food ticket was because at that point I assumed our food wasn't even put in. As we watched the staff nervously try to figure out what was going on, no one was coming to our table to explain anything. I am a very patient, understanding person when I go out to eat, especially because I have worked in busy bars and restaurants, I know first hand how things can go on a busy Saturday night. I was specifically in town and chose to eat at Oakley's because I am creating content for the local tourism board to promote businesses!! It's extremely frustrating to go somewhere where I am supposed to be capturing content, and not be able to do that. I don't want to leave a place and be miserable, I want to leave a business and be happy with my experience so that I can share it in a positive manner with people on the internet. I'll give this place benefit of the doubt because they are under new ownership, but what I hated was that we barely got an apology. The owner told our server we could get a round of drinks for free to make up for the chaos. I guess something is better than nothing, but the fact that the owner himself couldn't even stop at our table to apologize is pretty pathetic. We saw very little remorse from the owner and staff, it was more so them wanting us to feel bad for them because it was "so busy" and a "holiday weekend". Maybe don't fill every table in your restaurant then ? That's what a wait list is for... If you own a restaurant and know that it's busy and things are backed up, take it upon yourself to go up to each table and explain that to people then. It's really not that hard to be honest and apologetic. Why are you packing your restaurant, stressing out your kitchen and servers and then making people sit there for 1.5 hours miserable, only to serve them undercooked, flavorless food. On top of it, the men's bathroom was DISGUSTING. And then as we were leaving the owner is sitting outside having a pow wow with his staff literally outside of the entrance door. Very unprofessional and just an overall absolutely horrible experience. Literally in my top 3 most horrible restaurant experiences and I eat out A LOT. I truly hope that the ownership gets it together and this place turns itself around, because the potential is there! Had the owner just shown that he cared at all about how upset we were, I might not be leaving this review. Also, since it took us 2 hours to finally eat, the distillery closed and we never ended up getting to go there, which I had really been looking forward to.

    Steph W.

    Ambiance (4/5): The inside is super cozy with low seating, dimly lit, and tight spaces. It feels like a rustic log cabin with a fireplace and a bar. The dining area overlooks the kitchen where the firewood oven is. There's also outdoor dining as well as an enclosed outdoor dining area. The guests appeared to be mostly post-mountain skiers and families. Service (4/5): The establishment was very busy but there was plenty of staff members on the floor assisting. The workers were all very polite and quick to get us anything we needed. The pizza took 50 minutes so I'd recommend getting some appetizers to hold you over. Food (3/5): The bottom crust of the pizza was soggy so the bites were unsatisfying. The buffalo chicken pizza was delicious but ultimately, I've had much better pizza elsewhere. When reheating the pizza at home, we pan-fried them to allow for the bottom to get crispy and it was a drastically better slice.

    Wood Fired Pizza yum
    Linda K.

    Fabulous wood-fired pizza! Stopped by for a late lunch and shared a large (16") margarita pizza and garden salad. Quick pleasant service, including free soft drink refills and several check-ins to see if everything was OK (it was!). Decor is rustic and inviting with a long bar and plenty of tables. We're NY City natives with plenty of pizza gorging experience under our ever-expanding belts, and thought Oakley's pizza was among the very best we've ever had. Nicely charred bubbly crust, fresh cheese and a scattering of basil leaves on top. Simple perfection, at a reasonable price. As we left we spoke to proprietor George who was sitting outside on the spacious deck. George told us that he had reduced opening days to four days per week (Thursday through Sunday) for the time being, in order to give the staff a chance to rest up during these trying times. Judging from our friendly service and great food this strategy is working well. Recommend!

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    Wow! Ordered out Amazing coal fire pizza ! Wings not so bad and great salad. Will come back and eat in next tine .

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    Best bar in the area. Good pizza and burgers. Great place to go and watch all the games. New owners made this place even more popular.

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    The service, the food, the energy was everything. Thank you for accommodating us!!! We will definitely be back!!!!!

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    Best pizza and the service was great. Wings beer pizza can't go wrong. Try it you will LOVE it.

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    delicious pizza and great draft beers! soup was delicious too! staff was friendly and welcoming

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    Excellent pizza's here! We had the chicken bacon ranch and it was fantastic. They have outdoor seating as well, would definitely recommend.

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    The pizza is sooooooo good!!! Better than some places in Brooklyn. If you're in the mountains pick up a pie!!!

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    Bun 'N Cone

    3.9(69 reviews)
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    Service is warm and efficient. Prices are shockingly low. Deli sandwiches use Boar's Head premium…read morecuts. Breakfast is generous. Employees wear smiles, locals are happy to be here. Bright, well lit and very clean. New fixtures. I hope they're around for a long while. I've seen it with 6 people waiting for food in front of me and I received my order within 15 minutes!

    Love the name, bun and cone. It tells us exactly what to expect! Hamburgers on the menu and ice…read morecream with plenty of options. Hit up this local spot for lunch while in Margaretville. I was here over the long weekend to get some skiing in and this day was an off day which was nice as I don't usually get to see the town in the daytime. This little gem is across the municipal parking lot so it was super convenient to get to by foot. No pretense here, just good, classic diner quality eats (ambiance and food). Expectations, none walking in. What we got? Great service and decent food. The prices were very affordable and reasonable especially just off the ski town area... About 10 miles from Bellayre Mountain. I had to order the specials, just because the pricing was right: Prime rib with mashed potatoes - decent, cooked medium as I requested BBQ pulled pork sandwich with Cole slaw - great light lunch and the Cole slaw was finely chopped Scrambled eggs with fries and toast - as it sounds Ham and cheese omelette - also as it sounds We didn't get a burger even though it was so tempting. After eating on the mountain, we just wanted different food. We did however, get ice cream even though it was 37 degrees outside. The name and the signage, couldn't resist. Classic strawberry was the choice favorite.

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    Pizza Plus

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    I'm giving it 4 stars because our options are limited where we are, and this is the best we've had…read moreso far. One thing that's helped us like it more is asking for half the amount of cheese. Otherwise it's too much, like a lot of mediocre places that are not in pizza towns. We like their toppings, including fresh mushrooms, and it's close only 6 miles from us. They also have Stewart's soda in the cold case, including birch beer! The people are pleasant, although they do step right outside the kitchen and smoke, which can make the outside tables uncomfortable. There are a couple games inside, not a full arcade, but a happy diversion for some people, and a cozy stove (pellet or gas, i can't remember) which is really warm in winter. We've emitted stopping here after working on the house, when we're tired, hungry, and a little grubby. We're always welcomed.

    We stopped into Pizza Plus after a hike at Mike Kill state park. I had a slice of pepperoni pizza…read moreand a buffalo chicken salad. The pizza was fantastic. It was more like a NYC slice than anything I've had near home (Rochester NY area) and it came out quickly. The salad was satisfying and flavorful. Even the desert (peanut butter pie) was fantastic. The service was friendly and the dining room was warm and spacious. If you are going to eat someplace like Grand Gorge with just a few choices, be glad Pizza Plus is one of them.

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    Dazzo's Kitchen

    4.8(87 reviews)
    31.5 mi

    Absolutely INCONCEIVABLE how amazing this place is! We…read morerecently stayed in the area for a youth baseball tournament in Cooperstown and ended up eating here THREE nights in a row--that is how phenomenal it is. The food is incredible. The owner and chef is immensely talented, serving up fresh, farm-to-table dishes. Because everything is so fresh, the specifics change nightly, but everything we ordered was a huge win. The beef carpaccio was dynamite, and the Prosciutto Pizza, house-made focaccia bread, "farm goodies," bolognese, hangar steak, and caprese ravioli were all absolutely delicious. You can taste the quality and care in every single bite. (Sorry no pics...we were too busy eating!) Beyond the stellar food, the cocktail menu is an absolute blast. They have a whole lineup of delicious, creative craft drinks with "The Princess Bride" themed names! Trying the different drinks became half the fun of our dinners. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the service. We had a server named Beth whom we absolutely loved. By the third night, she knew exactly what my daughter wanted to drink as soon as we sat down! The owners and the entire staff are warm, welcoming, and treat you like family. If you are anywhere near Oneonta or Cooperstown, do yourself a huge favor and eat here. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town!

    This is a perfect example of why you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. From the outside, the…read morerestaurant is a bit unusual. It's an older house painted red with black trim, featuring a newer deck that, at least when we visited, had no furniture on it. At first glance, you might assume it's a neighborhood sports bar or a casual local hangout. Step inside, however, and you'll find something completely different. The atmosphere is warm, intimate, and inviting, with a classic dining ambiance that makes it feel like a hidden gem tucked away in the neighborhood. We were in Oneonta for Cooperstown All Star Village and were excited to discover this cozy farm-to-table restaurant. The food was excellent, and the setting made for a memorable dining experience. We started with the Crab Puffs, made with empanada dough, crab rangoon filling, and a jalapeño-green onion emulsion. They were creative, flavorful, and a great way to begin the meal. For our entrée, we shared the daily fish special, halibut served with farm-fresh potatoes and carrots. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the fresh ingredients really showcased the farm-to-table concept. The dish was simple, fresh, and delicious. To finish the meal, we shared the Crème Brûlée for dessert. It was outstanding, with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust and a rich, creamy custard that provided the perfect ending to an excellent dinner. Despite the restaurant being packed, we were seated immediately and received excellent service throughout the evening. The staff was attentive, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly. The drink menu was another highlight, offering a solid selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails. Overall, this was one of the best meals we had during our trip. Great food, excellent service, a cozy atmosphere, and a unique setting make this restaurant well worth seeking out if you're in Oneonta.

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