After reading highly rated reviews on Yelp, I decided Uncle Joe's would be a great local spot for…read moredinner during our Friday night in Ithaca. Many restaurants in town had long waits, so I was pleasantly surprised when we were able to walk right in... until I realized the place was nearly empty. There were two men playing pool and a couple of people sitting at the bar, and everyone seemed surprised to see us walk through the door. Our server was friendly and told us to sit anywhere. When I asked why it was so quiet, she explained it was the slow season. We looked over the menus and tried ordering chips and guacamole--only to learn they were out of guacamole. Next, we tried mozzarella sticks--also unavailable. As we looked for a third option, my son asked if their chicken wings used a dry rub. The server said she'd check with the cook... and went over to ask one of the guys playing pool. She returned to tell us he was not only the cook but also "a very good pool player." We then noticed no one in the restaurant had food in front of them, the air had a dingy smell, and the whole atmosphere felt off. At that point, we decided not to stay. Back in the car, I checked Yelp again and realized most of the glowing reviews were from five years ago. This might have been a great spot in the past, but based on our experience, it seems it's no longer the vibrant local hangout it once was. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend it.

Had every single football game on Sunday. Food was decent, greasy bartenders and service. Go Bills.read more

Some reviewers referred to it as a dive, but it's definitely a step above it. I only had cheese…read morecurds but it does have a full menu. They also have a wide selection of drafts, but it's 95% local/big names, not really my game. For drinks, I had a draft ($5) and a nice/strong jack/coke ($8). They do charge a bit extra if you pay with a card. Don't be afraid of the $10 parking charge sign for parking outside, no need to pay for parking if you are coming to the bar.

I met my friend on a late Sunday afternoon. The bar area was busy with families from events, and…read moresome young children. I was able to scoot into a corner of bar seats waiting on my friend. A short wait for menus and to scour drink menu. I went with pomegranate cosmo, unfortunately it lacked presentation due to shortage of appropriate glassware. Server was apologetic, taste was pleasant but strong and lacking garnish. My friend just ordered a light draft and we ordered Reuben egg rolls to share. Best Reuben egg rolls I have had in the Cuse! Tons of tender corned beef, and just a hint of sauerkraut and Swiss served with thousands island dressing! I ordered an extra for take out for my Irish man at home and short rib tacos. Those did not keep well for take out, more meat and toppings would improve the continuity compared to tortillas. Service excellent, frequently checked upon for refills and food order. Prompt delivery and friendly service! Great place for meetups with a pub sports bar atmosphere. I'm not sure I noticed remanence of the prior press room. Many televisions great for sport events. Menu is simple and pub oriented.

Emily is great! Dive bar but a must check out! Spin the shot wheel and decorate a dollar to post on…read morethe wall.

Cheap drinks, awesome vibes and even better bartenders. Best dive bar in upstate New York!read more

I was in town for work and staying nearby in Liverpool. My brother and his family live in…read moreRochester, so they joined me so we could go out and spend time together. They chose the spot, and I'm glad they did! It was Thursday night, opening night of March Madness- and they also had a euchre tournament going on too...at least I think it was euchre? Parking was tough because it was so busy. We were able to get a table for dinner, and Bailey Z was our server. She was great! Friendly, helpful and professional. Never needed to ask for anything because she had it covered. I had a big lunch, and my nephew and brother also had a late lunch so I tried to go "light". Haha Started with a Bloody Mary with no garnishes, asked for some spice and it delivered! They were running a specials menu, so I started with the Reuben egg rolls. Super crunchy, had great flavor, and it had to have been a homemade 1000 island dressing. It was heavenly. My brother went with the Turkey Cobb salad, it was giant, bountiful, and looked really robust. My nephew ordered 20 wings to share with everyone. Half garlic parm, half sweet chili. Blue cheese also seemed to be homemade, I automatically ask for extra and it was worth it. I ordered the French onion soup, and the bacon cheeseburger dip which came with tricolored tortilla chips, seasoned and a perfect vehicle for the dip. Everyone was happy with the food. Too happy, we had leftovers and I have to say that the Reuben rolls and wings were still good as leftovers. It's a good thing I don't live in Syracuse because I'd have been there every weekend. It was packed inside, so we knew it was popular. Thanks to Bailey and the team for a great evening! I'll be back!

Pot roast dinner was nice comfort food on this pouring rain evening. Would have liked more mashed…read morepotatoes. Saved half for the next day. Friendly, attentive staff.

You would not expect a place like this to exist in the middle of central New York, but it does, and…read moreits awesome. Bar food, good drinks and multiple beach volleyball courts that are always full when the weather is good. I think their chicken tenders and quesadillas are really good and filling, and they always have a good happy hour as well. The owners are always there, tending bar, handing out free drinks, or playing volleyball as well. Awesome place.

This venue is not like any other in the area! They have a spacious inside, with an outside bar and…read moreheating lamps to keep you warm in the cold months. They have a bar style on one side of the place, then you go outside, and there is a second venue that they hold concerts in. The food is good, the service is great.

Had a cup of homemade tomato soup. Hot and tasty!…read moreOrdered a Philly steak on bakery roll. Hot, lots, really hot and crisp sweet potato fried. Everything was really good. Attentive service. Really good restaurant in a small, rural town in South-central NY State. The town is proud of The Stadium and it's much better than it has to be. Great first time experience!!!

We went into The Stadium tonight, and even though one of the two waitresses had called out and it…read morewas noticeably busy, our waitress Jolie absolutely rose to the occasion. She made sure we, and everyone else in the restaurant had everything we needed in a timely and friendly manner. I was genuinely impressed with how she handled the whole operation: waiting tables, bussing tables, managing the bar, and answering the phones, all with a smile and without missing a beat. The food, as always, was delicious. We've been coming to The Stadium for over 3.5 years now and have never had a bad meal. If you're looking for the best burgers, wings, and friendliest service in the area, this is the place to go. Huge shoutout to Jolie for her incredible work tonight. You ran the show like a freakin pro!!

My co-worker was ordering lunch one day and mentioned she was ordering from A Change of Pace. I've…read moreheard of this bar before but had never actually tried it. She went on to list a bunch of items she loves from there and kept saying how good the food is, so I was sold. I ended up calling and placing our order, and they dropped it off right at my job, which was super convenient. I ordered the honey barbecue wings and added a side of barbecue sauce--though honestly, I didn't even need it. These wings were slamming. As you can see from the picture, every single wing was soaked perfectly in sauce. No dry spots at all. You get a dozen wings with your order, and they also include celery and ranch on the side. Even the celery and ranch tasted heaven-sent, which says a lot because usually that's just an afterthought. They have a pretty full menu with a nice variety of American-style dishes to choose from. I've heard it's a great bar atmosphere too, although I haven't eaten inside yet--but I'm definitely looking forward to that experience. Based on the food alone, I'll absolutely be ordering from here again.

Great local place! This establishment welcomes everybody and it's a great place to meet new people…read moreand hear amazing stories. The wings are some of the best in the area and the bartenders are friendly and on top of it every time I've been here it's been very little wait times for anything and the food is hot and fresh.

Recently stopped in here with my son when we had a little time to kill. Pleasantly surprised to see…read moreit updated with games we hadn't seen before. We hadn't been there in a while but they updated their skee ball game to a PAC Man themed game. The Hungry Hippos game was also finally working on this visit. As always, there are a few non-working sections of games throughout the place.

We came on a rainy day when we had some time to kill. We decided to play a few games and my…read moresignificant other grabbed a beer. The bar area wasn't busy and no one seemed that interested in taking my husband's order. Two employees walked by us completely and finally a 3rd person helped us, he wasn't in a hurry to help either. So that part of our experience had a lot of room to improve. I found it weird that there were no prices on the drink menu. Other than that it was a rainy Saturday so it was what you would expect. It was loud and packed. And if you have been here before it's the same racket of charging you for a card, and trying to entice you to spend more for credits any way they can. Some of the games needed to be serviced, which was disappointing.