A true hometown diner with amazing food and outstanding service. The staff is welcoming, the meals…read moreare consistently delicious, and the cozy atmosphere makes every visit enjoyable. Highly recommend! Great $ too!

We were visiting the area, and were appealed to this restaurant due to its old time diner look and…read morethe vintage car out front. Once we were inside, that vibe continued. The vintage diner feel was cozy, and the Coca-Cola light fixtures were unique. Each table also had its own vintage jukebox. We came on a busy Sunday morning, but got lucky and were sat right away. From the beginning, and throughout our experience, the staff were very friendly. Our sever brought us drinks within minutes, and we were able to put in our orders pretty quick. Like I said, it was a busy Sunday, so it took awhile for us to receive our food. But this gave my wife and I time to talk, and enjoy the ambiance. I ordered the breakfast lasagna (had never seen this before) with white toast and a side of corned beef hash. When the food came out, it was warm and fresh. The breakfast lasagna had a nice flavor from the peppers and onions and meats that were baked inside. The base was made from what seemed like mashed potatoes which threw me off a little, but wasn't bad. The toast had a good toast to it, and was nicely buttered. I am a corned beef hash lover, and Shorty's was pretty good! The flavors meshed well together and the texture was great. My wife ordered the sausage gravy and biscuits which was not great. The sausage gravy was lacking flavor, with the main taste being cream. The sausage within the gravy was cut up sausage links, and for myself and my wife at least, we prefer ground sausage. Lastly, the biscuits were nothing to write home about. They were not bad but they didn't wow. Overall, I gave Shorty's a three because the food didn't wow me. There was not anything wrong with the food we had at all, and we will probably be back in the future to try some of their other food. Otherwise, my wife and I also loved the feel of the diner itself.

Excellent seasonal dining with beautiful patio and cozy ambience. The best brunch in the region!…read moreWorth the visit for the outdoor Sunday brunch.

Unfortunately I have to reduce my stars from 4 to 3. My husband and I went out for a celebratory…read moredinner and when we arrived for our reservation there was hardly any other patrons present. I still love the outdoor patio and live music! I ordered a creamy espresso martini but got a regular espresso martini. It was delicious. I ordered the special which was described as sea bass risotto. The fish was tasty but it was most definitely not risotto. Just a plain rice. I ordered the dish because I love risotto. My husband ordered the filet medium but it was well done. They also only had one dessert to offer. Overall, pretty underwhelmed and annoyed with how much it cost.

Back for an updated review. Koffee Kove has been sold and reopened, and sadly it's nothing like the…read moreoriginal. I just ate there for lunch today, and the food now? It is not good. The "fresh baked" Mac and cheese suggested by the owner had no flavor. Not even cheese. Just mushy elbow macaroni. But worse, I asked if the battered haddock sandwich was fresh or frozen and the owner - who was sitting in a booth working on a laptop, lied and emphatically said it was. No, it sure wasn't. You know flat haddock strips that are breaded and frozen and sold in bulk? And the restaurant then just heats it up in hot oil? Kinda like a Tops fish fry? That's what it was. Slapped on a slightly toasted hoagie roll with a plastic cup of tartar sauce, no lettuce or tomato. Plus my $3 Diet Coke arrived in a little juice glass, lol. Lots of empty tables but still a 15 min wait, and they didn't seem to have enough staff to keep up with bussing dirty tables. All in all a poor lunch experience for two with bill over $50. Something is really wrong when a restaurant can't keep enough staff to run properly. I miss Koffee Kove.

we loved the koffee Kove and hoped the same for the now Kove. While the food was GREAT, the service…read morewas lacking. it took a loooong time to receive food and we had to go up and ask for refills and napkins etc. i know they've only reopened for a few weeks so i'm hoping they are working out the kinks! will update when we are back next year! overall was good and still gave off the same cozy boating vibes it did before

Here's a review that sounds like you--balanced, appreciative, and observant:…read more Walking into the Crystal Restaurant is like taking a step back in time. Before you even open the door, the vintage neon sign proudly advertising "Air Conditioned for Your Comfort" makes you smile and reminds you of an era when air conditioning was a luxury worth bragging about. Inside, the restaurant has done a wonderful job preserving its history. The original pressed tin ceiling, beautiful woodwork, mosaic tile floor, vintage lighting, and classic booths create an atmosphere that is difficult to find anymore. You can tell this isn't a place trying to look old--it is old, and it has been lovingly maintained. If you appreciate historic architecture, take a few minutes to look around. It's worth it. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. My daughter enjoyed her eggs, sausage, and toast, while I had a bacon, egg, and bacon sandwich on toast with mayonnaise, along with a bowl of oatmeal and a cup of coffee. Everything was fresh and satisfying. My only minor suggestion would be that I would have liked my toast a little more done, especially since my daughter's was toasted just the way I prefer. It certainly wasn't enough to take away from the experience. The Crystal Restaurant has been serving the Watertown community since 1925, and it's easy to understand why it has become such a local landmark. Places with this much history and character are becoming increasingly rare. If you're looking for a good breakfast served in a restaurant with genuine historic charm, the Crystal Restaurant is well worth a visit.

A historic institution in Watertown. My husband grew up coming here and we stop in whenever we…read morevisit. Very cool old vibes. Food is ok, the selling point is the low prices. Very friendly staff that remember regulars.

Nice sports bar mostly known for chicken tenders. Reasonable and clean. Great serviceread more

Kinda like a more hometown Chili's. Typical American style food and drinks. Free popcorn on the…read moretables. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Food was ok, seemed a little overpriced for the quality and style of food. They do have a good variety of options, from rice bowls to pasta to sandwiches.

GREAT!!! After a long drive, we asked our clerk Amy at the hotel check-in where we should go for…read morecasual, good food and a drink. Without hesitation, she said we should go to the Time Warp Tavern. She told us we had to get the black Betty wings - her favorite. It is a corner bar with character and characters. Friendly good people and great food. Cindy took our order and made some great suggestions. Everything was cooked fresh and delivered piping hot. The wings were outstanding. You could tell they had never been frozen and they were cooked perfectly. The black Betty dry rub seasoning was outstanding. Her other wing flavor suggestions were also very good. The fries tasted just like the cut & cooked to order fries you get at a really good state fair. The house made chips with Cajun sprinkled on them was awesome. Highly recommend going!!!!

Typical very small old bar that serves food. Can tell mostly locals. Bartender pleasant attitude…read more Food fair. Service terrible- waited 90 minutes for burger and fries. Sort but would not recommend unless you are there to drink and not eat.

Delicious, colorful and fresh food while watching all the river activities on a beautiful July day…read morein Clayton, NY!? Yes, please! That's just what happened. Our party of four was seated quickly and our server was super sweet . Our food arrived quickly, and we were all quite impressed with the generous portions, beautiful fresh colors of the food and how good everything tasted. They know what they're going here!! They note on the menu that they source locally which adds so much value to their offerings. Great lunch experience and can't wait to visit again!

The views were incredible. You can sit right on tables by the water or in the cute little…read morecourtyard. The service was good and the food was good. I forgot to take pictures of my ceased salad but it was fabulous. My husband and his sister had the broccoli cheddar soup and loved it. My lobster bisque was very flavorful (it could have used some chunks of lobster. My husband had the Greek Power Salad and loved it. My sister in law had a chicken salad and side salad and really liked it. I recommend bringing a sweatshirt in case it's cool with the wind coming off the water. They even thought of that with blankets on the chairs. In our case it was a little more than crisp but they sell super comfy sweatshirts which my sister in law got.

Locally owed and operated diner and very community minded. Looking for great breakfast or lunch…read moredefinitely check this place out. The great thing is they rotate their specials everyday. Full disclosure I'm a regular here and don't need to give them my drink order because they know it. The patrons for the most part are regulars too and that says a lot. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Although small it doesn't take long to get a seat if not immediately. They have a good takeout business going as well with the local community. There is no franchise feel at all here and if you want to know what's going on in the community this is the place to go.

Excellent locally owner diner! Home style cooking which is…read moregenerally right on. Staff is very friendly & professional