I LOVE this place!! Never had a bad meal... every out of town guest I take to Shellys has always…read moreenjoyed it and requests to go back whenever they visit! My favorite is the Dani Burger with Sweet Potato fries (with the special dipping goo)! Fantastic restaurant for such a small community... so thankful it is so close to home!!

Great atmosphere, great portions, great flavor. The prime rib was really fatty, but the flavor was…read moredelicious. Mac n cheese was so good. Seafood platter came with scallops and shrimp. The pasta was delicious and filling. Great place to have a great time with friends, relaxed environment, great prices. Ps the breadstick had melted cheese inside..... sooo good

Clearly the first reviewer was living in some fantasy land. You get exactly what you expect from…read morethis cute lil country dive that's off the beaten path. Cheap beer and your basic low budget bar foods, served by a local bartender who will bend an ear, should you be so inclined. Sit and enjoy a single order of hot wings with you can of Genesee and listen to some live music.

The food on the other hand is almost unfit for human consumption. Pizza was so bad my kids wouldn't…read moreeven eat it when I brought it home. The rest of our group had chicken wings, clams, roast beef sliders, soup and fried mushrooms. It all was straight from the freezer and i wouldn't have been surprised if it was freezer burnt when before headed to the fryer. The beer is cold is the nicest thing I can come up with.

I was not expecting this to be as amazing as it was. I have passed this place countless times and…read morethought hm that could be a nice spot for a beer and burger, but just never went... until we went hiking at labrador hollow and decided to try this place after. We were so impressed! It's very clean for a bar and the outside is beautifully finished. We had a blue moon and a burger-- it was one of the best burgers i've ever had from a restaurant. The bartender was extremely friendly and welcoming. Nice vibes all around from this little hole in the wall spot... can't wait to return on a date night :)

The food wasn't open. The beer was fine. Food options were VERY disappointing…read more Apparently I need more words to be a review.

A true hidden gem. You have to know about this place or you'll never find it. Recommended by my…read moreson, we stopped in on a bust Friday night and felt as if we were walking into a roadside biker bar. And yet... Our host, server and actually all of the employees were super frinedly upbeat and attentive in spite of the place being jjam packed. There was music playing from a jkebox, but in the main dining room it wasn't too loud. And I was glad that we were seated there becuase we had a great view of the lake. We would have enjoyed the patio, but it was especially chilly for mid-May. Anyway, on to the food and drinks. Cocktails were good and not too sweet, draft beer was fresh. Steamed clams were on point. Salads were crisp and fresh as well as creative. Entrees were amazing and even the fries (which to my mind are usually an afterthought) were excellent. Other than some tight parking and a somewhat loud dining room, it was a great experience. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation. The chef is top notch.

There's not much going on around here, especially in the winter but its super cozy inside the Blue…read moreCanoe. Sat at the bar, where a few locals were having a drink and had lunch. Service was friendly and food came out quickly. I had potato pierogies and a beet, arugula and goat cheese salad, both very good. They do have a number of vegetarian choices. They also have breakfast on Sundays. Will definitely be coming back for the lake views in the spring.

Hidden gem! Worth going out of your way to have a meal. Burger and chicken bacon ranch were really…read moregood--especially loved the bread the chicken sandwich came on. Fried pickles were perfectly fried and crispy. The fries nearly stole the show though. I'm not sure what they do but they're crispy and also cut at a nice thick size. The triple berry pie is SPECIAL. Best we've had. This is a place you could easily miss out on cause of its location...don't!

Well if you enjoy key lime pie and I mean real key lime pie. Little kitchen hint key lime pie is…read morenot green. This is the real deal creamy with that famous crust. Due to the current health issues I have not eaten there yet , but looking forward to it. (Bought the pie to take home) The restaurant is next to the family auto repair shop , I know it seems different. My wife had her car repaired there and great price and service. We found a double winner !!!! My wife has enjoyed other things as well ! I know you want to see a photo of a whole pie too bad we ate some.

best pizza i've ever had!! amazing customer service! will be going back! i recommend to everyone in…read morethe area

Started work at the School and got Recommended to Sal's by the staff. Great New York Style Pizza!…read moreThin, Floury, nothing against them. I'm a Coke guy and they have Pepsi but other than that i plan to keep going back when i'm at the school.

Hot fudge sundae was very good. Friendly staff. The outside table area was very clean and nice…read more Others in party enjoyed their ice cream.

We go here when we are in DeRuyter during the summer. They have really good milk shakes. I like…read morepretty much all of their ice creams soft and hard. They have good burgers too. You always get a good serving size for the price. They have great cool treats for a hot day!

Although I still haven't visited The Horned Dorset Inn, I had the opportunity to sample some of…read moretheir excellent food through a delivery service. Each week they send out an email listing that week's menu. You simply email or call with your order and then pick it up at one of several CNY locations. Once home, the reheating or serving instructions are listed on the boxes. I had a pickup Friday afternoon, and we then ate the dinners and dessert on Saturday for lunch. Everything was well made, tasty and made us feel like we were eating at an upscale restaurant in our own home. Put on some quiet music on Spotify, opened a bottle of wine, and we were set. Great idea that I wish more restaurants would try.

Traditional fine dining in a beautiful old building with thoughtful, attentive service…read more Yelp prompted me the other day to write about a business for which I'm grateful, and the Horned Dorset certainly qualifies. I've had several amazing meals there, but I was especially delighted that they were open on Thanksgiving. We often host big friendsgivings, but it just wasn't happening this year, and we were delighted to have some other options for me, my partner, and my partner's mother. Dinner started off with, always, their cheese souffle spread and house-made crackers. The first course had several choices, including an awesome gnocchi, with perfect texture and potato flavor; meatballs with risotto, also tasty; and lobster chowder, which got raves although I didn't try it. The salad that followed was nice. The main course included tender and juicy turkey, a mind-blowing potato dauphinoise, dressing, a smallish helping of green beans, and further vegetables and sides. We all took home at least another meal's worth of leftovers from the supper, and I'm a hearty eater. The deserts were similarly wonderful, including a very flavorful pumpkin cake and two other options. The Horned Dorset always delivers[*], but I especially appreciated the staff being willing to work on a holiday to provide us with such a lovely dinner. And super-attentive service to a room full of happy diners. [*] And they deliver in another way -- I have not had their to-go meals, but my partner raves about them.

We Live in the area and were never in HB before December 2024. Now, we eat there a few to several…read moretimes a month. The food is great and the service amazing! Love, love, love the prime rib and wings! New owner really rurned this place around and made it into a really nice neighborhood place.

Do not go if there is more than 10 ppl in restaurant area. Too understaffed to serve. Food comes…read moreout less than par and the wait time to eat is way too long. If under 10 ppl. It is manageable and a nice experience.