Surprise Surprises. Right along the highway. Great atmosphere. Great food. Great service. Bathroom needs some work but... Busy place so maybe someone smart in your group will make reservations. read more

Sharon Tavern - Porterhouse steak - New American Near Me - Sharon Springs, New York

The outside of the building is nothing to write home about, but it is the only game in town, and is right off the side of the road. I was floored by the cleanliness on the inside. I can tell that the staff takes pride in the gem of a restaurant they work in. We decided to sit at the bar, and we might have visited Sharon Tavern on their worst day. They were short staffed, and the cook in the back was furious about something. Our server at the bar, David, greeted us and gave us the run down of the specials of the day. I'm not kidding that it reminded me of an upscale steakhouse offering and experience. The food did not disappoint. My wife had ahi tuna, and I had a New York strip with scallops. The scallops were served with light breadcrumbs and a wonderful butter garlic filled ramekin dish. I also ordered some mozzarella sticks, they were really good as well. If you are in the area, this is a must stop. Enjoy this gem! read more

Michael and his team truly made our stay unforgettable. From the delicious complimentary breakfast, complete with Linda's exceptional service, to the warm welcome, every detail was perfect. I can't wait for my next visit. read more

The food, service and staff was absolutely amazing, and we will definitely returning. The ambiance is very old school but welcoming.

Sad to say that as a local, I've only been here once and that was a few years ago. We decided to eat here the other night and it is definitely going to be a go to place at least once a month going forward. The service was great and the food was outstanding. We both had the rib eye and they were cooked to perfection. The flavor of the meat was as it should be, not masked with seasonings or bland. If y'all have never been or been thinking about it, go!!!!!!!!! It's well worth it. read more

Well who would've thought we'd find such a place in the middle of all of these pristine hills. But, from a welcoming fresh baked baguette to a white pizza and ribeye all first class, and from a surprisingly rich array of offerings, we found this culinary delight! The service was swift and professional and the ambience homey. A gem in the hills! read more

Visiting from out of town and decided to try this place. Ordered a pizza and wings. Wings were phenomenal. Pizza however was inedible. I would have rather eaten a $3 frozen pizza. Very little sauce and not cooked all the way through. read more

I saw the positive reviews and tried this restaurant tonight. So glad I did! First, let me just say, our server, Deb, Was THE BEST server I've had ... and I've had a lot! She was attentive, but not up your butt trying to move you out. She had an ease to her and told us a wonderful story about the ocean that I'll never forget! I can't say enough about her! The place does NOT look like much, but the food is amazing with prices that are great. I am SO picky about buffalo wings after living near Buffalo, NY, but these were THE BEST I've ever eaten since then. Crisp and NOT mushy with a fresh, perfect mild sauce. Steak was beautifully cooked and seasoned, according to my companion. H'll, even the fries were amazing! My haddock dinner was good and the drinks were a huge size, but not watered down. A definite five star experience and Deb is a big part of that! read more

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Greg is amazing!!! Was the friendliest person! And the food if always delicious! My favorite place to order!

The atmosphere makes me think of the 80s movie The Great Outdoors, when John Candy was at that restaurant trying to eat the 90 oz steak so they didn't have to pay for the meal, and the scary chef comes out with blood smeared all over his apron and makes him eat the gristle too. Yum. The parking lot looks like someone's driveway. That said, the food wasn't bad. The fried stuff was a bit too fried. At least it was semi-unique - fried green beans. Although maybe it's not unique anymore once TGI Fridays has done it. In any case, my tuna was pretty decent although a bit overcooked, and the wild rice was quite good. I would go back, but it's not my first choice in the area. read more

This is our "go to" place . I always tell everyone that you can get burgers to salmon, and its all good! My wife loves the shrimp scampi because they take the tails off of the shrimp. I have tried nearly everything on their extensive menu and loved them all. read more

There really aren't many places around the Cooperstown area to get food, but I dug this place. Had ribs, which were surprisingly good. Moderately priced dive with friendly service - basically everything you'd expect from a small upstate town, and not much more. read more

Delicious food.. maple glazed salmon with butternut squash ravioli is my all time favorite. Appetizers are awesome- fried green beans with wasabi sauce and steamed little necks are on the top of my list read more

Great ribs and very reasonable prices. No frills kind of place- we got ribs and shrimp scampi both were very good. Would definitely come back if in the area again. read more

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My spouse and I are local snowmobilers who decided to take a ride out check out this restaurant- it's rare to find a place to eat and warm up on the sled trail. The ambiance is as other reviewers described- nothing special about the cramped dining area. The food was okay, the service was lukewarm- we are local but were treated like we were from the city, we felt like outsiders. The bill total felt like I was in nyc. $10 for a rail drink. Ridiculous. We'll be sticking to the Worcester sled trails and support Jack's- excellent service and great food there! read more

Great Italian food, fresh and made to order. Pizza is awesome! Wings are the best in county! If you can't find something to eat on their menu, you are CRAZY! read more

Great dinner in the Cooperstown area--a bit pricey but you pay for quality. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, bar with decent choices. The ribeye steak and maple bourbon salmon with ravioli were fantastic and cooked just right. read more

Five stars because it's far and away the best food in the area. Simple but well-prepared meats and fish, and great value for the buck. I'm pretty sure they've redecorated recently -- the place used to seem dark and close, but now it's a cheerful white-walled space with white tablecloths -- simple but sparkling and welcoming. The ribeye is remarkable -- great flavor, tender and perfectly cooked. Sides are great, and generous. It can seem crowded, because folks like to come there, but it's not close, and the noise level is tolerable. Simply a great country tavern, and I look forward to going there whenever I visit the region. read more

This friendly atmosphere is The BEST, good, clean, warm & welcoming in the area. Would be willing to bet, you will enjoy. Hay, have a smiling good day when you visit ! read more

Have been hearing about the good burgers so we went to try the Sharon Tavern last night. What a nice place, comfortable and low key, busy but not frantic. And the burger was really great. My husband had ribs, and loved them too. Friendly, and efficient service too. And VERY reasonable!! The specials sounded so enticing and the menu had lots of other great sounding dishes. We will definitely go back and try some of them. read more

Very Yummy! I feel some things are a little pricey for the area, but very delicious! Wait staff is great! read more

The locals seem to love this place. However, maybe it wasn't running on all cylinders the night we visited, because it was only just OK for us. It is very crowded, and when you walk in the front door, you are immediately in the dining area. It is very loud and when we were there, it was unbelievably hot! We ordered the sampler platter, but everything came out looking exactly the same color of brown. The containers of sour cream reminded us of what you might get at a fast food drive- through. I got the steak, and it tasted good, but was similar to what you might get at any of the steakhouse chains anywhere. We couldn't wait to finish and get outside where it was cooler. The decor was eclectic, to say the least. Lighted strings of plastic grapes were by the windows, a stuffed bobcat (?) with a Cheers sign under his belly was on the mantle, and an inefficient room air conditioner was running in the corner. Lighting was the beer sign faux-Tiffany lamps you often find hanging over pool tables.The servers were very nice, however. We failed to see why over and over locals said it was their favorite spot, so maybe it was just a bad night that we stopped in. Considering what we paid, we expected much better. read more