What to say about Red Sun that hasn't already been said- the restaurant is one of, if not, the best…read morethat Oswego has to offer. Fresh ingredients, delightful flavors, a curated menu and freshly made deserts! We have frequented this restaurant each time we are in town and truly. It never disappoints. From the appetizers to the main courses to the cocktails- Red Sun delivers. On our most recent outing I had the Pig and Swig pizza- fire roasted with pork sausage, broccoli, red onions, red pepper and mozzarella this was absolutely delicious! We shared the fire roasted wings too which were amazing! I had a cocktail- which sadly I cannot remember the name of but I do know that it has my favorite gin- Empress. Red Sun is one of the very few restaurants in Oswego to carry this delightful brand- and it makes me super happy! Laurie the owner, has been in business for quite a while in Oswego and also owns the delightful Port City Cafe right next door as well as the new and exciting Lorbird in Fulton- another amazing experience. We were so fortunate to meet and spend time chatting with her and let me say- this lady knows her stuff. Most inspiring is that she knows her customers and their tastes and she knows how to be successful! Red Sun is an absolute must when visiting Oswego- you won't be disappointed! It's an elevated experience that I truly hope will inspire other establishments to rise to!

I have been going to the Red Sun religiously since it opened. I have seldom had a good meal. The…read morevast majority of there dishes are GREAT. The ambiance is eclectic and very warm. With all of that going for it, the main reason it gets 5 stars is the waitstaff. They are professional but also warm and friendly. They treat everyone kindly like family. Most of the people working there have been around for many years. That means they love their job and do it very well. Larry H

both the food and the service was very good as always…read more Tempura and all the elements of the meal are entertaining and very good. Ambience as you watch your food being prepared in front of you is wonderful to a child.

Food was good. Came out quickly. The hibachi cook was very entertaining. Never had the sake…read moresquirted into our mouths. That was funny and easier to do than the rice balls. We got hibachi, sushi rolls, and tempura. The tables were all full for lunch. The owners were nice and came to check on us after an error with our order. They had a bowl of candy at the door for the kids. Clean and comfortable seating. We will definitely come back.

We chose Bistro 197 to celebrate my husband's birthday. The mushroom parmigiana was a magnificent…read moresurprise. The beer battered fish yummy, NOT greasy and the batter did not suffocate the fish like many do. Unfortunately they ran out of French fries the side with the fish ( they hand cut them) we were disappointed but settled on the mashed potatoes. Let me just say I'll order the mashed potatoes all night long. They were fantastic!!! The service (Chrissy) was attentive and very accommodating without a hint of frustration. The atmosphere was so nice. While the place was busy we felt like we were having a private party. We will absolutely come again. Thank 197

We drove up to Oswego NY to meet friends that were sailing around the eastern United States. They…read morestarted in Chicago IL sailing south (parts of the Mississippi), across the Gulf of America, through Florida, north to NY (Hudson River) and now across the Erie Canal. They are about 6 weeks from home. They have been at it for 334 days. God Bless them! Anyway, we ate at this little restaurant in Downtown Oswego. What a find. Excellent service, excellent food, nice atmosphere. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. I had the catfish sandwich, but I also had 1/2 of my wife's Croque Madame. That was awesome! Obviously we won't be returning, but if you live here (or close), you should go.

Definitely not the same store as it was when the Boscos were running it-- bad service and meat…read morequality definitely not as good as it used to be. Too bad-- I have been shopping here since the early 1990s and now I don't go there at all.

This place used to be one of the staples of the Oswego community. It was a family business, and…read morebeing run by family, they paid special attention to the little things. Teresa did the hiring, and she took special care to make sure that the people she hired were personable and friendly. Since this business has changed hands, that service is a thing of the past. The people simply are not as friendly, and to me it's a totally different place. Yesterday I asked them to cut me a steak because I wanted one that was thicker than the ones they had on display. It was only about 4:30 and they do not close until 8:00. They told me that they had already cleaned their saw so they could not cut a steak. That would've never happened under the old ownership. They went out of their way for customer service. I really hoped that it was just some growing pains, but it's been long enough and things aren't getting better. If the new owners don't get a handle on things I'm afraid they're going to lose a lot of business. They've lost mine.

A classic Italian restaurant. The rich wood interior and low lighting makes it the spot for an…read moreintimate dinner or family gathering. Extensive menu available. Sauce available for sale (the marinara is delicious). And service is excellent. Summertime on the patio is also fantastic

Good family spot. I take my daughter here for dinner once every few months when I visit them at…read moreSUNY Oswego. Good food good service good price. Everything you want in a local establishment.

Thank you for serving a fresh hotdog bun…read more Personally I'd steam it just a bit more - if you did steam it at all. Steaming the bun really helps the dog experience. Texas hot - Hoffman dog with finely chopped chili always a great combo - onions, a little mustard & ketchup Great fried clams - order lemon & tartar

Right on Lake Ontario it couldn't be more at home if it were at the bottom of the lake. Always…read morehappening and I usually run into someone I know.

This restaurant remains tried and true. The menu isn't very fancy. But they don't try to be…read moreanything they're not. Grab a drink, share an app, sit on the water and watch the sun set. You'll leave full and will probably be back at some point. And GS Steamers will still be here for you.

I was kind of hesitant to stop here as some of the other reviews weren't so pleasant, however we…read moreactually stayed at the hotel that this restaurant is in and just to make sure being a bar and grill I wanted to see what they had so we checked out the menu before sitting and yeah, no problem I can't remember the name of the way Chris but she was awesome very attentive and helped my wife out with a drink but I'll get that out in a minute. We started with appetizers and we were very impressed. I had some fish strips and she had some clams, and both were very tasty. After this I ordered a fake haddock beer battered onion rings and she had a macaroni and cheese with seafood. Everything tasted just wonderful. It was a nice breezy evening and we sat out on the porch overlooking the river which was only about 100 yd from the lake anyway. The part I wanted to brag about was when my wife showed me the cocktail menu and asked what she thought I would think she would like and I mean this light-heartedly because my wife does not like the taste of alcohol. There's only one particular flavor of wine for example that she can have and I've tried it, it tastes like a spoonful of sugar, I'm not a big fan.. but either way they didn't have that there and nothing else on the cocktail menu looked to me like she was going to enjoy it however I had a video that I had saved from you too a year ago of oranda bartender making a drink that could be served to people that don't like the taste of alcohol. I'm not going to go into what was in it here however I showed the ingredient list to the waitress and asked her if she thought that the bar would have all of that and she replied yes so she wrote down to each individual ingredient and came back with this cool looking glass full of pinkish liquid it had two oz of alcohol in it according to the list I gave her, and my wife absolutely loved it. So basically from a waitress telling a bartender. Here's what I want but I don't know the name of it, but here's what's in it... They nailed it. . Add that to everything else that went splendidly, and yeah I would definitely come here again.

Whenever I go somewhere new that has French Onion Soup, I've got to try it. It wasn't the best I've…read moreever had, but definitely above average. The beer is cold also.

*Take out*~. Always served exactly as if you were sitting in their sports bar! The Omaha Panini…read morewith sweet potato fries is what hits the spot on a night not to cook! However this sports bar is cozy in the winter and breezy on the deck in the summer- the family owned business tops it off with friendliness and attention to detail!

Planned on a movie date with the wife for Mother's Day but a long line changed our minds quickly…read more Southern Fare sounded good so we stopped in and got a spot at the bar on a very busy day - didn't stop the servers from getting us taken care of quickly though! Food was delicious and service never left us waiting for a second.

Great atmosphere, great food, and great drinks. The chicken sandwich was delicious, but the…read moreParmesan fries were even better. They had a special for $3 sloppy joe sliders that were good also. The stuffed pepper appetizer was delicious, especially if you like pickled things. Highly recommend.

It was just all right. Nothing special so it gets an average star. Have the Five Cheese…read moreCheesesteak. Had lots of cheese but that is where it ended. Bun was fresh and soft but little flavor. Onion Rings were average and just needed something. It was easy restaurant to choose. Berry Sangria was really good but Sangria to ice ratio was ice heavy with a twist. Paper Straws suck just so you know

Went there about a week and a half ago and was absolutely blown away at how bad things had gotten…read more First, we arrived and we immediately told that the grill wasn't working so all we could get was fried food or the salad bar. All we both wanted was the salad bar, so we decided that this didn't matter. We did however watch at least 10 other parties walk back out. After we were seated, we went to the salad bar and noticed that they were out of just about everything. The salad dressings were all empty so when I got back to the table and asked our server for ranch dressing and quickly brought out two plastic containers with dressing. The temperature in the restaurant was very cold, to the point where the people at the table next to us commented that they felt like we were camping and that we should huddle up and build a campfire. When they commented to the server how cold it was, the reply they received was "yeah, I don't know why it's like that". Not I'll turn up the thermostat, just I don't know why it's like that. When we went back up to the salad bar, still nothing had been refilled, but this time I had to go to the bar to ask for dressing. The servers were all huddled at the bar (probably for warmth!). Needless to say, a one star rating was generous based on this visit. Between the heat issue, the grill not working and the fact that they seemed to be out of everything at the salad bar, they would have been much better off closing for the day. People can understand and forgive that. A visit like this, we can't.