PK's has a great atmosphere with friendly staff. I've never had a bad meal there…read more Their breakfast is one of my favorites.

Delicious food in a homey atmosphere. Friendly service and relaxed vibe. Would absolutely go back.read more

Nola's is known for contemporary American cuisine, situated at 9 West Park Row, just off the…read morevillage green in Clinton, NY--an historic, small college town near Hamilton College, led by Executive Chef and Co-Owner Janssen Fay. We visited over the weekend with friends who had dined there previously. Our 6:30 reservation was honored promptly upon arrival. The village setting is quaint, and the restaurant itself is warmly decorated--upscale enough to feel special but still relaxed and approachable. After being seated, our server presented the drink menu and specials. Our friends ordered the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer, along with the Steak Nicholas and the double smash burger. My wife selected the seafood special--a blackened salmon with lobster salad--while I opted for the Steak Nicholas as well. The food arrived in a timely manner and was everything was very good. My steak was perfectly cooked, complemented by the house Worcestershire sauce and compound butter. The fried green tomatoes were also well-prepared. The only disappointment at the table was the brown butter cake our friends ordered for dessert, which they found dry and lacking freshness. Where the experience fell short, however, was service. While our server was polite, she was difficult to find at times, leading to long waits for assistance. There was also some confusion when boxing up leftovers. The most significant issue arose when it was time to settle the bill. Our total came to $260, and we requested separate checks. Unfortunately, our server seemed very flustered and unsure of how to split the bill, and after some back-and-forth, she suggested dividing it evenly. We agreed simply to avoid further delay. However, when processing payment, the card charge came to $153 before tip--well above the correct half of the bill (approximately $130). Combined with our friends' $200 cash payment, the total ended up being $380, which inadvertently resulted in a very large gratuity - something we didn't realize until we had left the restaurant, as the confusion surrounding how to split the bill was frustrating and we simply wanted to head out. While we take responsibility for not carefully resolving the issue before leaving, the confusion around the bill frustrated us in the moment and left a negative final impression on an otherwise enjoyable meal. Overall: The food was excellent and worth trying, particularly the Steak Nicholas and seafood offerings. That said, service and billing procedures could benefit from improvement to ensure a smoother dining experience.

Nola's is one of Clinton's best spots for a memorable dining experience. During my recent visit, I…read moreordered the steak sirloin with mashed potatoes, and broccoli, and both exceeded my expectations the steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned, while the mashed potatoes were creamy and comforting, making for a fantastic pairing. What really took the night to the next level were their cocktails, which are truly 10/10 crafted with care, balanced, and full of unique flavors. The friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere completed the experience. Nola's is definitely a top choice for anyone looking for great food and nice atmosphere to take your partner out on a date.

Great experience! Passing through on a family vacation and this was the closest restaurant near us…read more It's a seat yourself type deal with high tops, low tops, and bar seating. All of the staff was extremely friendly and personable, especially our bartender/waitress Emily. I got the summer salad which was amazing. My mom got the chicken wings with "monkey boom stick" sauce which was basically a boom boom sauce- also amazing. My dad got slider burger train which is 4 burger sliders. 1.mushroom and Swiss, 2.onion rings and bbq, 3.pepper jack and jalapeño, and 4.bacon and cheddar. A side of sweet potato fries and coleslaw- everything was perfect. Would definitely be a regular bar for us if we lived here! Highly recommend! We just missed the rush when we got there at 7:30pm on a Saturday.

Everything about this place is great! Warm atmosphere, great decor, fantastic food that looks and…read moretastes 5-star (not your usual pub fare, although that is there as well), and servers and bartenders who knock it out of the park!!! (Especially Nicky and Emily). If you are in the Cold Brook area, GO!! You won't be disappointed, and you'll probably leave feeling like you're part of the family!!!

Very cool, laid back vibe in a repurposed bank. The hostesses and waitstaff are super friendly. The…read morecocktails are handcrafted and delicious. The food is always a hit. Great place for special occasions or just to celebrate life with loved ones.

Service was excellent and the ambiance is nice. Best part is the bar service- they do great drinks!…read moreThe wall behind the bar is incredible and I hope they don't junk it up by hanging things on it. I just can't get over how average the food is. Same with Ocean Blue. It all tastes the same. The veal meatballs were yummy and they definitely make crispy potatoes with the steak (fries are also crispy) but literally the worst cooked steak I ever had. In all fairness pasta does not excite me as it should a Utican but for the price you pay you want something outstanding. The tiramisu is yummy but the bombalones had weird hard parts on them so I recommend for the best experience- go to the bar or sit in the couches by the window and get a few drinks and a tiramisu. Skip the full dinner because you wake up feeling uncomfortable and never wanting to eat food again haha

One upon a time Gerber's was actually a derelict closed eatery...essentially a casualty from the…read moredecay of Utica. With the revitalization of downtown and the return of the Utica AHL hockey team, Gerber's has been brought back to life. Excellent burgers and the drink prices are classic Utica reasonable. It's got the warm vintage thing inside as well. A great place to visit if you are staying at the Doubletree or are on the way to watch hockey. The original Gerber was a Jewish fella who ran the speakeasy back in the early part of the 20th century.

Great place to feel like you are back in time. Gerbers is an old pub in a building back from the…read more1800's. We sat at the bar and got a great history lesson about the bar from Mark the owner. Steve the bartender is great, very social and helpful with your drink selection We sat at the bar but ordered the fried bologna and long hots. The sandwich came out on a crispy toasted bread loaded with fried bologna and peppers...it was awesome! And the fries, nice and crispy!! What an awesome pub We decided to stay for dinner. Ordered 2 burgers, Lebanese platter and the Reuben!!!! Amazing!

Maxi was our waitress, she treated us like family, the chicken riggin flatbread was fabulous,…read moreItalian steak sub , the chicken wrap, buffalo chicken sandwich & steamed clams everyone loved their meal!!!!

Yup!!! I was bikepacking from Buffalo to Albany & stayed at the Red Roof & Todd recommended the…read moreplace. It was taco Tuesday & it was outstanding!!!

I was in Utica for a business trip. I used Yelp to find a good restaurant. One of the…read morerecommendations was the Iconic. I had a steak, which was good. They also had an imported NA beer, which I really enjoyed. The service was great. They only had one person waiting on all the tables and bar tending. Seems like they could use more help. Everything was timely. Just seems like a lot for one person. The atmosphere was good too. Many famous people have stayed at the Iconic, which is the restaurant for a historic hotel in downtown Utica. Everything was good. Just not great.

We were staying at Hotel Utica and decided to get dinner here, but eat it in our hotel room…read more Getting service was the painful part of this experience as no one was at the front and the bartender was not at the bar. I ended up walking to the back of the room to find all of the employees chatting away with one another before someone realized I was looking for service. Besides that mishaps, we were surprised how good the food actually tasted as our impression on hotel restaurant food is not that great. We ordered their Iconic Chicken Sandwich ($17) and their Classic Iconic Burger ($16), which both came with fries. Still a bit dumbfounded how poor the service is because the food actually tastes good.

Always a great time and always on the list when I'm in Herkimer! Food is always delicious and the…read moreservice is friendly and attentive! Love the outdoor space and the indoors is adorable too! Thanks for kicking up the social scene in the Mohawk Valley!

Excellent service. Excellent food. Friendly, nice decor. We bothe enjoyed our entrees. We shared a…read moredessert which was also delicious.