Stopped in for a lunch at JCs to find the place mostly empty. The restaurant has been posting…read moredaily specials for lunch and dinner which is appreciated. Sat at the bar which is always much brighter than the restaurant and it has a TV - being mid day, the TV wasn't really important. The bartender delivered our drinks with menus. Weather was cool that day and the bar wasn't overly warm but that should be expected with the garage door and windows which surround you there. I opted for the Philly cheesesteak hoagie - loaded with onions peppers and mushrooms. The side was hand cut fries. When the sandwich arrived I could tell that the meat to bun ratio was going to be dicey not to wear it - it was full. I did manage just one mishap that hit my shirt but it was good - real good - I'd recommend if you like these. Good meal - definitely would order again.

The food is mediocre at best. During our dinner the server quit and walked out. It took us an hour…read moreto get our bill after finishing eating. After 30 minutes we went in and asked for our bill. The owner said he would get to it. I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone. The food is not very good and the management doesn't have a clue what they are doing.

Becoming here since I was a kid, absolutely love their food. Their burgers are delightful and their…read moreflavor rose. Ice cream is amazing. I highly recommend.

Hometown Cafe is very well known for their breakfasts (and they are very good), but tonight's…read moremission was to try out their Saturday night prime rib dinner. Wait staff is well trained and efficient. The prime rib dinner comes with a nice garden salad and choice of side. I opted for mashed potatoes with gravy - just because everything seems better with gravy. The salad was good - cool and crisp and came with a pre-packaged dressing. The prime rib was very tender and the mashed potatoes were great - homemade and well....just darn good. The portion size wasn't huge which is fine - I was full and the price is borderline ridiculous - $13.99. Great spot for home cooking at a really reasonable price.

My family and I had dinner at Jake's on the Water during our recent trip to Potsdam. Unfortunately,…read morewe couldn't sit outside because of the rain, but our table inside still offered a great view of the water. The restaurant wasn't crowded, but there were enough guests to give it a nice atmosphere. It felt comfortable, relaxed, and not noisy at all. We started with the Kung Pao Cauliflower, which was excellent. Even my kids, who don't usually enjoy vegetables, ate every bite. For their meals, both kids ordered brick oven pizzas. My older child had the Labrador and finished the entire pizza by himself, while my younger child ordered the Authentic with pepperoni and really enjoyed it. My wife ordered the fish of the day, and I chose the scallop special. Overall, the food was very good, the service was pleasant, and the waterfront setting made for an enjoyable dining experience. I would definitely return the next time I'm in the area.

My wife and I came up to this neck of the woods while visiting family and had a great meal here…read more The location is beautifully located on the water (unfortunately our visit was more gray and gloomy outside). All of the staff we interacted with were great and friendly. Our family from this area raved about their poutine, but a recent menu change got rid of it. Despite that they had a variety of starters/apps, sandwiches, pizzas, steaks, plus other entrees including some specials on a separate little menu. Included on that was two cocktails that we tried, I had two of their Strawberry Rhubarb Collins that was light and easy to drink with just enough strawberry and rhubarb flavor. My wife had their special sangria which had tons of flavor. Both fantastic drinks! As a group we split some pretzel sticks as well as some bang bang shrimp. With both being great bites before our meals with the beer cheese and mustard for the pretzels along with the shrimp sweet chili aioli being perfect dips. Lastly for the main event my wife and I were on the same wavelength and got their Vodka Chicken Parm, that originally was to come on top rice pilaf but both substituted for house made pasta. Everything from the vodka sauce, to the house made pasta, to the chicken were fantastic! Would gladly get it again. If we lived around here I would picture this being a regular stop for us! Friendly and welcoming staff with well made drinks and delicious food! Give it a try!

We were four guests. Two of us had the fish & chips. Fish appeared to be re-deep fried because it…read morewas darker and burnt in a few spots and fish was dry. Fries were barely warm. Loaded broccoli cheese soup was watered-down and broccoli was pale green like it had been reheated multiple times. It lacked any flavor and it too was barely warm. Chicken fingers were dry as well. The only thing that was good were the sweet potato fries, the cole slaw, view of the river and the waitress. It wasn't busy only one other table being served so the cook would have had time to prepare our food. When I told my husband he said he could have told me the food wouldn't be good from his experience. I think maybe if we selected a cold cut sandwich that was made fresh that would have been the best pick but we wouldn't eat there again.

Personally, I had the shrimp Alfredo. The wait was ling. Yet, The portion size and flavour made up…read morefor the wait. There was also a self serve popcorn machine that was for use for all customers. The prices are okay. It was very full, even though there was a large party, there was no wait to be seated. I would recommend The Alibi to anyone wanting to try some thing new in South Dundas.

We stopped at Hoof and Horn for lunch during our recent visit to Potsdam. Based on what I had…read moreheard, I was expecting a more refined dining experience, but the restaurant felt a bit worn and run-down when we arrived. That said, our server was very attentive and took our orders promptly. My two kids both ordered the special of the day, a short rib ramen, while my wife chose the chicken salad sandwich. I ordered their take on a French dip sandwich. The food was good overall, certainly enjoyable and well-prepared, but nothing really stood out as particularly memorable. While I appreciated the friendly service, the overall experience didn't leave a strong impression on me. It was a decent lunch, but I'm not sure I would make a point of returning on a future visit to the area.

Was there in Potsdam for a meeting and stopped in on a Thursday evening. Even though it's a butcher…read moreshop and called Hoof and Horn, I actually went in for vegetarian options noted on Yelp. The space is minimalist and gives old fashioned turn of the 20th century vibes. There's obviously a lot of pride and a commitment to local foods here. We ordered the night's cocktail special the New York Sipper -yum- the Raquette salad, two of the small (not small at all) plates that were on special that night: the creamy barley risotto and the butternut squash and mushroom parpadella. As a main course, we shared the house-made mushroom burger, savory and flavorful. Everything was fantastic, with many earthy, fresh and delicious flavors and a variety of textures. We clearly ordered too much food, since the small plates were actually full portion-size. Skipped dessert, although the special was tiramisu. They're under a lot of pressure to compete in Potsdam, but they're doing something that shows classical training and a commitment to quality. Several Finger Lakes wines on the list. Prices are astonishingly low for such an excellent meal. Note: tip is included and there were no "lighter" meats like poultry or fish on the menu. Thus the great vegetarian options, I assume.

The meal was so good last nightwe booked to come back on Sunday fot Mother's Day. Everything was…read moreperfect last night great cocktails, fresh creative food and exceptional service . They do all the little things correctly which is the difference between 4 and 5 stars .

The food was amazing, the wine was excellent, the atmosphere was delightful, the service…read morewas...slow. We were here for 3 hours - which worked out fine for us, we were in no hurry, and we did go through a bottle of wine, still...Everything just took a long time. Staffing appears to be a problem - as it is in most places... We'd definitely go back...just make sure to have enough time to enjoy it.

Stopped in to grab a pizza mid-week and decided on the spaghetti pizza. It's a pizza crust with…read morespaghetti and your choice of three toppings. It's a little sloppy but was surprised and happy with the flavor. I'd definitely get it again (and add a hot pepper for more kick). The place was fairly noisy as normal and the service was on par as expected. Great casual pizza place.

I love there food here been going for a long time expesually when I was younger it was lively and…read morelovely and even now its still nice just more nostalgic now but cozy and warm but the only other thing now is that the other patrons like to stare you down as soon as you walk in b/c you're not a "regular" or a "familiar" face. They definitely talk about you as you walk in too they start whispering to each other as if you're an alien. Love the pizza and wings and everything else personally. (everyone's taste buds are different and like different things but definitely recommend) I would order and go maybe to a park or something after if you're not from town is probably nicer than going in sit and have people keep looking at you half the time b/c they don't know you when it's busy and towards the end of the day.

We enjoyed the Hard Stones so much we ate here 4 times during our 5 day stay in the area. We…read morestopped here for the first time on a Sunday night - it wasn't overly busy & service was great! We started off with the Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip which was fantastic ...and it got better from there! My main course was the Montreal Style Smoked Meat Sandwich - also an excellent choice! We ended up visiting 2 more times for dinner and once for breakfast - every item we sampled was a hit ..and we tried a variety of items (see photos). The busiest day was a Thursday when we stopped in for a late breakfast and the service & quality of the food was just as consistently outstanding as our previous visits. We also really liked the vibe - dark wood & cool lighting! This is a definitely a top-notch pub/grill - highly recommended!

Great breakfast Classic came with two eggs, choice of…read morebacon, ham, peameal or sausages. I took sausages. Homefries were really good and homemade whole wheat bread was perfect to finish it off. Coffee was included One of the best breakfasts in a long time Sunny side up eggs were slightly runny (not my favourite). Will definitely return

Enjoyed a lovely lunch at Smuggler's Cafe today! The weather was stunning & their outdoor patio is…read moregorgeous! Our waitress was super friendly & the service was amazing! The food came so fast, which was great cuz I was hungry lol I ordered fried mushrooms basket & they were absolutely delicious! We also ordered 2 burgers: Black & Bleu Burger (1/3 lb Burger with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion smothered in Crumbly Bleu Cheese) Avocado Burger (1/3 lb Burger with American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Avocado) The burgers were OK, they lacked seasoning & they were a bit bland for my liking. Ended the meal with American coffee while enjoying the river view.

The service was good, the food was nothing imaginative, but tasted good. The decor was clean and…read morenothing special. The only thing keeping me from a better review is what I call the curse of the single diner. Groups got water, I didn't. The server never asked if I wanted a second drink or dessert.

My first visit to the Ol Smokehouse. Rustic western style appearance outside and in. Simple menu…read moreyou don't have to spend time looking over trying to decide what to order. I decided on the Delmonico steak medium rare with 2 side options and an appetizer of deep fried pickle spears. To drink just a Diet Pepsi. The pickle Spears were hot when they came out. Coated in bread crumbs and side of ranch. They were ok but prob would not order again. I would prefer pickle chips instead. For the 2 sides I chose tossed salad and homemade fries. The salad came first. Was mix of greens and iceberg lettuce with couple small tomatoes. I prefer a salad made with iceberg lettuce rather than mixed greens or Roman. With Italian dressing was good. The steak and fries came with out much waiting. Which was good. The fries were golden brown and crispy. And very good. Not greasy at all. Steak was cooked to my liking and had good flavor. Was cooked over wood fire. I recommend this restaurant to anyone. We had reservations and recommend to have them. As the restaurant is busy.

We started off with the bucket of bruschetta. It was pretty good, but I expected more with it being…read morecalled a bucket. It did come with 4 pieces of grilled garlic bread. My husband got the St Louis ribs and brisket with beans and Mac and cheese. Our son got the baby back ribs with the dry rub with coleslaw and macaroni salad. I got a burger with the tossed salad. The St. Louis ribs were overdone, the BBQ sauce was overloaded with what tasted like cinnamon. The brisket was cut too large and was dry. The beans were just beans, and the macaroni was overdone and had too much cheese. The baby back ribs didn't have any smoke flavor, and they tasted like they were boiled first. The sinew you find on ribs wasn't even crisp like you find on ribs that have been slow cooked over a smoke fire. There was nothing special about the Mac salad and coleslaw, it lacked flavor. I do have to say my burger was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Somehow I forgot to snap a picture. We would definitely go back for burgers, but not the smoked meat