I'm hesitant to leave a review here because this place has long been viewed by our group of friends…read moreas a hidden gem, and we'd like to keep it hidden. But if any place deserves recognition for doing everything right, it's the incredible people who make French Woods a home away from home. It started as a place where a dozen friends, living around the metropolitan area, could spend a weekend golfing, drinking, and telling stories around a campfire. It quickly morphed into something much more. To start, the golf course offers what city courses never could; a round in under 5 hours, wide open fairways, and no sounds other than the sounds of nature and the occasional expletive from an errant shot. The fact that cabins, which are more like 2 story homes, are located right on the course, provides an unparalleled convenience and comfort. All of this can be found through a simple google search. What google couldn't tell you, is the unmatched hospitality by the owner, Russell, and everyone who makes the clubhouse feel like a family waiting to greet you at the turn. Linda and Angie are always there to give you a good ribbing based on how terrible you looked off the first tee. But they're also there to walk you through the days specials, which never cease to feel like the best home cooked meal you've had in ages. Google also couldn't tell you quite how it feels to tee the ball up on the elevated 16th hole. To look around at the beautiful landscape and think "you know, it just doesn't get any better than this." Nor what it feels like to tee a second one up when you inevitably slice that first one into the woods trying to drive the green. It couldn't tell you that feeling you get taking a hot shower after playing 36 holes, cracking a cold beer and stepping outside to the campfire being assembled with the delivered quarts of wood courtesy of the O'Malley boys. It couldn't tell you that after sharing stories around the fire and passing around a bottle of whiskey, that if you laid down in the cool grass, you could see the clearest sky filled with stars. It couldn't tell you that drinking beer all day and killing a bottle of Jameson at the campfire would make it difficult to make your 8:30 tee time you promised Linda you'd make. Nor could it tell you that luckily the screwdrivers and bloody Marys in the clubhouse are made with magical elixirs that help pull a man back together just in time to slice your opening drive into the reeds on the first hole. Better make sure to grab a breakfast sandwich too, you'll need it around the third hole. It certainly could not tell you about the agony these vicious greens sometimes impart. It certainly would leave out what it's like to hit your tee shot over the water of the par 3 9th as the rest of your group watches on with cheers and jeers. It wouldn't be able to explain being up by 1 heading into the 18th hole only to see your tee shot land directly in the pond on the right side of the fairway. All of these need to be discovered for yourself. For our group, which has ballooned to upwards of 24 people at times, it's that treatment like we're family that keeps us coming back. We'll continue to try and make new memories and build upon our current traditions such as our Ryder cup and classic cup tournaments, the barefoot two club walking holes as the sun goes down, the tradition unlike any other of shotgunning a beer on the 7th (and 16th hole), the s'mores mix around the fire, the big kevs bbq on Friday nights, and the runs around beautiful French woods in honor of our beloved Jeff Garroway. We've come to love this place, and everyone who makes it what it is. Forever grateful, The Bender Boys

Just finished our 2nd Boys golf weekend at French Woods and it felt like coming home. Between the…read moreunlimited play (5rounds), Great food and fantastic hospitality. The time spent here is beyond perfect. The course plays fast with wide fairways and smallish greens. The pin placement on 6 had me wanting to break my putter. Kudos to Russel and Family and the whole crew. Already planning for year 3! Thanks for having us!!

Great food and even better golf! Had a terrific time. Very rustic and scenic views. Highly…read morerecommend this hidden gem.

One of my favorite places to eat when I'm in the area Great food with an amazing viewread more

Our second year back for a scramble tournament. 27 golfers - very well organized upon arrival…read more Carts were set aside and labeled with players/group names. Shotgun start as promised. Dinner followed at the restaurant on the property. Everyone loved the choices and dinners. Surprise strawberry shortcake (homemade biscuits) for dessert!! Highly recommend this hidden gem for regular play golf or outings. So reasonably priced. The course is in excellent shape - great views of the surrounding areas. Our group will definitely return in 2022. John (owner) and Jessica (restaurant) will definitely make your outing awesome !! Tyler did an awesome job, too. And - they are on the Empire Card - free golf for the cost of a cart :-)

I didn't get to play, but by observation, the course was in excellent shape-wide open fairways and…read moregreens looked terrific. Golf pro works the clubhouse and pro shop. Friendly and knowledgeable.

I cannot say enough about The Binghamton Country Club. The event coordinator Tammy was so helpful…read moreand did a perfect job with my daughter's baby shower. Erin, who was the first staff we met, was personable, accommodating and patient. The room was perfectly set up and had many windows which lent to a great view. The appetizers were delicious and the wines were great! Thank you Tammy and Binghamton Country Club

Outstanding food. Great service and reasonable prices. All a great experience when my family and…read moreI visit.

Came here as a guest for dinner. I ordered the Chicken Francaise. The chicken was REALLy good! Came…read morewith a little pasta and some sautéed spinach. Plus capers. The only thing I wish was that it had more of a lemon sauce. The pasta was a little dry. But would def order again.

Back nine very serene, quiet. Course is beautiful. Clubhouse is great. Members friendly.read more

By day, I'm a librarian…read more............ There are others just like me: practical shoes, really really nice (yes, it's true, even if I cut you off in traffic), and we actually give a shit about most things. For instance, I care about food, like, obsessively thinking about it. So though the speeches were great, and the decor grand, my luncheon with the other librarians yesterday had me mostly focused on the sit down meal that I expected, like most of these shindigs, would be small, tasteless, lukewarm, wilted and overcooked. Like wouldn't it be nice if I looked forward to a GREAT meal instead of thinking the worst, for a change, hmmmmmm??? OK I was wrong, but read on. The starter salads were romaine free because of the recent e coli outbreak. Kudos. Nice creamy balsamic dressing, colorful, fresh. The rolls were sourdoughy, warm and fragrant. Red had a chicken dish rolled around a bread stuffing covered in a rich gravy topped with dried random cranberries, good mashed, perfectly cooked green beans. Apple had the steak, topped with a burgundy sauce, same mashed and beans. The meat was a bit dry but he ate everything. I had the parm, of course. Anyway, it was eggplant, thinly sliced, pressed into a lasagna almost, topped with a beautiful thick layer of flavorful, gooey cheese, a bit crisp on the edges, and a rich red sauce that was better than just about any I've ever had. The rigatoni on the side was boring, as was the presentation, but this parm was perfectly assembled. Wow. OK this is a review of a special event, but let me tell you, the parking is ample, the grounds are spectacular, the space is lavish and beautiful, the staff were courteous and kind and professional (x5). A venue that would be lovely for any special event. Zena, Goddess of Fire (wearing her cool shoes)

I realize when you are attending a large group function that is difficult to get the food out to…read moreeveryone. Staff were busy trying to get the 3 different choice meals out to the crowd of 200, but by the time last of the group ate, the first people were sitting twiddling their thumbs. Maybe more help would cut down the wait time for the entire crowd. While friends thought the food was good, I was not impressed. My roast beef appeared to be sliced lunch meat with jar gravy on top. The green beans at least appeared to have been freshly steamed (cool when they arrived). Our dessert was cheesecake. (Friends said I make a better dessert.) That being said, to be sociable, I am sure I will return if it is again scheduled for this club.

First time to the club for dinner as we never realized dining was open to the public. If you went…read moreto dinner you were guaranteed tickets to the "White Christmas " performance. We placed our orders with my wife ordering the Mediterranean pasta and the chicken Marsala for myself. The Marsala was good but could have used some additional sauce. My wife was disappointed with the pasta as it was very dry and lacking of any flavor. Since it was a show night we assume the pasta was precooked and dried out in the kitchen. Clam Chowder and cheese cake we're excellent. We didn't say anything about the pasta to our server as she was an excellent waitress and not looking to stress her out. We will give it another try but not on a show or an event night.

Cant say enough good things about this club, the staff and the course. I am very fortunate to live…read moreand work close by to be a member. 27 holes, always a tee time, and they go out of their way to make sure you are treated special.

We have attended and held several events at Bellevue Country Club. Every one was excellent. Nice…read moreglass dining room with view, rooms for live music, dancing. Event buffets or sit down dinners were very good & servers were great. Beautiful historic Bar area if your event uses it. And a landmark registered building vey well maintained. Look forward to future events there!

I've worked here, the staff are super friendly, the food is always delicious and always worth the…read morewait (if there is one,) events are always planned beautifully thanks to Heather Schirtz (the assistant general manager in charge of banquets and the food and beverage department,) and the seasonal menus make coming back fresh and exciting. Highly recommend.