Rowan's is an ok place for a burger & a pint, and they also have some mocktails for the designated…read moredriver / non-drinking folks. They have ample of seating inside and a few tables on the porch. Service was friendly and the food came very fast, though unfortunately I found the smash burger to be a bit bland and unimaginative.

Six of us went on a Saturday, early evening and the dinner was excellent…read more Waitress was attentive and helpful. Bar service was slow & a bit erratic. I had a specialty cocktail: Owasco Bloom - a delightful and tasty replica of a HAB. Lots of room at the bar, and the tables are well spaced. This brand new (6/25) place has a lot going for it, and are serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, hoping to capture the local and Owasco Lake clientele. I'll be back for sure.

Love this new little restaurant! Great service, nice atmosphere, clean and well run…read more I ordered the chicken ramen bowl (Shoyu) and it was delicious!

Second time, equally good! Our waiter was outstanding. He…read moregladly brought us all the spices (including Seven Star dried chili peppers). Unfortunately there is no more scratch off. Doesn't prevent us from coming back, though!

I was driving home from a work conference and had lunch nearby. I wanted coffee to get me through…read morethe rest of the ride home. Found Strange Brew on Yelp and it looked good. The cafe is in a cute downtown area. Plenty of seating, including some on the sidewalk. The woman working behind the counter was excellent, friendly and professional! She recommended the Americano because she loves their espresso. Great recommendation, very smooth and three shots in the large got me through the long drive! Will gladly return!

What a great little spot. All kinds of bagels and breakfast sandwiches for a quick early meal. Very…read morefriendly staff!

Food is always great, service above and beyond and the environment is always very clean and friendlyread more

For the area, this is one of the best spots for pho. A little pricey but the ambiance and the staff…read moreare wonderful.

Horrible place serving entree with hair in it. When they offered to redo the order, they just…read moreheated the remaining pork to burnt and served it again. What's the meaning of redoing? It was in fresh plate, yes. Not sure if it was clean.

The most authentic Vietnamese restaurant in town. It's a little pricey then most places but the…read morefood is great! They have so many varieties of spring rolls. The one we got was delicious. The pho is also amazing!

Ordered sesame chicken and fried rice. It was so nasty. The chicken tasted like tofu. It was soft…read moreand mushy, not crispy like at other Chinese restaurants. The sauce was sweet like sugar. The rice was yellow, firm and unappetizing. No fortune cookies. No napkins. No sauces. I ate a few bites then threw it in the trash. The lady behind the counter completely ignored me while she chatted on the phone. I stood for several minutes while she finished her call. There's no dedicated counter, so you're left guessing as to where to place the order. At least the tables and chairs were clean. Won't return again.

First time customer and I needed it delivered. I was bracing for a problem but there were none…read more The phone call went nice and smooth. And the food was just as I expected, delicious!

That was a treat! After MANY attempts (often derailed by my own schedule) finally made it to…read moreDowntown for dinner. As luck would have it, it was Binghamton Restaurant Week and we attempted a walk in - first available was three+ hours later - but the hostess mentioned we could get the RW menu at the bar and two seats were calling. Lots of choices on the menu but friend and I ended up having the same meal! Cup of Cauliflower, potato and leek soup to start was yummy - very comforting, not too thick, good flavor - I could have stopped here! But fortunately did not! Main was spectacular! Salmon with everything bagel spices served over pearl couscous in a risotto style was inspired (honestly, I will try this at home)! I hope this is a menu regular because I will crave this for many more meals! Add a black Manhattan and this meal is a treat! (Took the dessert course to go - blueberry cronuts were better than chocolate but both likely suffered a wee bit from loss of ambiance and slight steaming that occurred on drive - good for sure but did not compare to the rest of the meal). Shout out to Tommy F for exceptional service - attentive but not intrusive. Ambiance is lovely (the lighting dimmed as we sat - hysterical) but we also scored the most comfortable seats in the house (I hate a high top stool with no back and no padding on the seat - those stools look nice but should go away). Also love the hook under the bar.

Our family loves the Downtown By Chef Jay vibe. We came to celebrate a bday…read more 5 stars for food, loved everything. 3 stars for service. I think it was Lauren, she was nice enough but did not go above and beyond for her customers. She did not want to move us to a more comfortable table, despite our requesting multiple times and the place was literally empty. Finally she was able to make it happen but it was already unpleasant. She was good with bringing us hot waters with lemon as requested, but there was zero proactiveness to refill the hot water or any of the iced water. It was like us going out and trying to please the waitstaff. She did make a good suggestion for the lavender gimlet cocktail. Overall disappointing.

Searching for a local spot in Binghamton, I stumbled upon the Lost Dog Cafe on the Internet. The…read morereviews boasted quality food in an eccentric atmosphere. This lovely lounge did not disappoint. When I walked through the old doors, I entered a unique atmosphere with a mix of old timey and retro punk vibes. Since I was on my own, I asked for a table for one, fully aware that my heart was set on a bar stool. The bar spot turned out to be perfect for people-watching and a Yuzo Peach Collins. Served in the perfect glass, the Collins was definitely a balance of flavors. Since the vodka rigatoni is what peaked my curiosity, that is what I ordered. It was phenomenal. I decided to go with the "old-school" version at the encouragement of my server, which included Cayenne pepper. It came out perfectly spiced and piping hot. I also decided to start with a Caesar salad. The lettuce was super cold and crisp, and the dressing was served on the side so I could moderate it for myself. Log Dog Cafe is just what the doctor ordered after long day of touring campus. If you want an authentic experience with a positive vibe, pop in the check it out!

This spot has long been on my list of places to eat in Binghamton. Was in the area with some…read morefriends, so we stopped in for lunch. We came towards the end of the lunch rush (1-2PM?) and were seated immediately. The ambiance is hip and buzzy, with lots of colorful decor. The menu had some very tempting options, even for vegetarians. We started with the buffalo brussel sprouts, a stroke of genius. I'd never thought about dousing this tasty veggie in hot sauce and blue cheese, but it makes sense. This was a very tasty app, and the sprouts were roasted perfectly with crispy outer skins which provided the crunch needed for a good buffalo dish. The special that day was some kind of french dip sandwich which one of my dining companions got. Another one got a cajun catfish sandwich and graciously offered me a bite. It was flavorful. For my main, I got the spring roll bowl and decided to add tofu. It had noodles, peanuts, a sweet thai chili sauce, and lots of veggies. It was MASSIVE. Prices are a little high but the portions definitely made it worth it. I could have taken half home as leftovers if I'd wanted. The restaurant also has a coffee bar which we decided last minute to partake in instead of venturing out into the rain to find a different cafe. This was such a convenient option because we didn't have to fight to find parking or brave the weather to go to a second location. I did a pistachio latte. Someone else at my table got a Mexican hot chocolate. I treated myself to the homemade whipped cream. The coffee hit the spot. Throughout the whole experience the staff was wonderful. Our food came out quickly, and the servers were very friendly and joking with us. I'd come back if I was in the area.