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 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

I stopped by Chances R on my way to Montreal because I was looking for a breakfast restaurant…read more Looking at their menu it seems like they're more lunch and dinner oriented with about 5 breakfast options. I got the breakfast with meat and pancakes. Everything was good. Service was fast. It was a week before Christmas on a Thursday and the restaurant was packed. They gave us the last seat without a reservation. Overall a pleasant experience, my only complaint is that they only gave me 2 slices of bacon. I feel like that's not a lot. Everything else was great.

We were a table of eight and everyone enjoyed their meals. Sam was our waiter and he was excellent…read moretending to seven women and one guy. One commented that the coffee was so so. People ordered dishes like Eggs Benedict, the roast beef dip, breakfast, which they allowed us to order 20 minutes past the time, and everyone was very pleased with the portions and the food itself. We sat at a table beside the bar, and it was nice and secluded from the rest of the restaurant. Very pleased that I booked here at this restaurant for our reunion get together. We had a great time! Thanks again, Sam! You're truly a professional!

Popular bright very clean place to eat. Shawna works hard and is a delight. Opens early. We went…read morefor breakfast. The corned beef hash was a little bit greasy for our toast. They enjoyed the French toast and the egg sandwich.

I always stop in when I'm driving by on the 401. They have the best perch rolls you'll ever have…read more! Their poutine and fries are amazing. I always get the clam chowder too ! Service is friendly and always fast. Ambiance is great for a little restaurant. Their staff is always super friendly.

They have really good food, the best breakfast deals and great serving staff BUT one of the cooks…read moreseems to feel that turning on the exhaust fans (especially when the fryers are on) is a no no. Unfortunately, every time he does this all of your clothes need to be changed as your overcoat t shirt sweater, etc., reeks of grease. The smell of grease smells like the world's worst BO. I've mentioned this before and it changed for a while but lo and behold on Feb 13 back again (same cook) I came home had to remove all of my clothing and dump it in the wash. 5 star food and service 1 star due to the greasy stink on your clothes

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.

Another great meal at the Seaway Smokehouse. Tonight there were three of us for dinner, two of us…read moreopted for the fish fry and the other ordered the holy sh*t nachos with pulled pork. The place was pretty full when we arrived, so we grabbed a menu and a table. One of the best things about this place is the decor - the funny signs everywhere provide a relaxed casual environment and there's always something funny to read.

Datgum great nachos. Food portions huge and affordable. Definitely a go back place next tournament.read more

We come up to Black Lake 1 week every year to go fishing. This was our first time stopping here but…read moreit is now a definite part of the rotation. Two of us got the beef on weck, which was delicious and one got the fish fry, which he loved. We will be back next year for sure.

Friendly staff, but the wait for food was tremendous for the number of empty tables. My wife and I…read moregot a fish fry and turkey dinner. Both were barely warmed through once they got to the table. Since they were both on special the prices weren't listed. I wish I asked because I ended up spending $27 for a fish fry which almost doubles the most I have ever spent on one.

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.

I love the piazza!!!!! Real toppings!!!!! Real bacon!!!!…read moreNone of this bacon crumbles bullshit!!!!!

Stopped in for lunch and it was delicious! We had the gyro pita platter and chicken pita platter…read moreand they were phenomenal! Great service too! Atmosphere was a little drab, could use updated menus and music in the background, but the food was excellent!!