This place is one of favorite fine dining places to go to…read more The cook is from the original Chittenango Canteen restaurant. Have known the owners for many, many years. Food is 5-star quality, the service is always top notch. We know each other on a first name basis. The fricken Chicken fricassee is their flagship meal. The fried haddock and rib eye steak are my second favs. You can tell how good this place is, by the huge waiting line, each evening. We always go early, early bird dining, and they never mess up! Reasonable prices, and great place to dine.

Last ownership change resulted in better food & service, went from 3 star dining to 4 solid stars,…read moremaybe 5 stars! Note that Theodore's is at the old Rusty Rail location on Route 5, but owned and staffed by blending the great team from the former Delphia's in Chittenango with Rusty's unbeatables, a great move! Notably Famous for Chicken Fricassee with the Kopp's Canteen recipe, Theodore's outperforms with consistently flavorful home cooking and excellent service. Specials with buffet service are another winning area & the recent Comedy Club buffet was no exception. However, in view of the 'open bar' leading to a few unfortunate loudmouths and heckling, we recommend requiring a visible security presence in future 'open bar' affairs.

I am not a Foodie but if you are looking for good food, great service and prices that make it…read morepossible for a whole family to eat out, go to Flo's. Really decent coffee at 10 cents a cup and unending refills are frosting on the cake. Add in one terrific waitress (Sherry) and other staff that ensured we always had a full cup of joe and that our table lacked for nothing and it adds up to a great outing. Decor may be dated but Flo's delivers where it counts.

Stopped in for breakfast at Flo's after hearing about the famous 10-cent coffee, which is…read moredefinitely one of the most unique things about the place. Breakfast itself was very basic diner fare -- eggs, toast, and the usual staples. Nothing fancy, but it was inexpensive and filled the plate. The atmosphere gave me strong old truck-stop diner vibes. Some people may appreciate that nostalgic roadside feel, but for me the restaurant felt a bit dirty and very worn down, like it hasn't had much maintenance or updating in quite a long time. One of the people dining with me ordered a lunch special of beef and mashed potatoes, and unfortunately it was extremely greasy and didn't seem freshly made. It was bad enough that they couldn't finish it. Another downside for me was that the diner is cash-only. We rarely carry cash, so we had to use the ATM, which added extra cost to the visit. Overall, Flo's is definitely a very old-school diner experience -- cheap food, tiny coffee prices, and a truck-stop style atmosphere. I'm sure that works perfectly for some people looking for a quick, inexpensive meal, but it just wasn't the right fit for me.

This unassuming diner was surprisingly better than we thought it would be, remember, don't judge a…read morebook by its cover. We stopped in for breakfast while out wandering around. The service was quick and friendly, the coffee was hot and fresh and the food was delicious.

Great food and reasonable portion size. This is an old building, a little bit chilly in here…read more Food came out hot. The skillet was tasteful along with the home fries. Well worth the visit. Service was excellent.

I tried the beef on a weck for the first time here , it was ok . My wife really likes to come here…read more, they do 1/2 orders on Mac cheese , and poutine ( she likes both ) she says one of the best poutine she's ever had . Mac cheese very good also .

Restaurant hasn't changed much in years! Needs a refresh and a new menu. Many items out of stock so…read morewe couldn't have our favorites. Burgers and service were excellent. Another great option at Turning Stone.

Madison Bistro is hands down the best restaurant in the county! Everything is made with fresh,…read morefarm-to-table ingredients, and you can truly taste the quality in every bite. The menu has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a fresh salad, an incredible sandwich, or a hearty meal. I highly recommend the Greek salad and any of their sandwiches, the bread is unbelievably light, fresh, and delicious. The service is always quick and friendly, the restaurant is spotless, and it's just as great for takeout as it is for dining in. Madison Bistro will not disappoints and is an absolute must-visit!

What an amazing hidden local GEM in Wampsville…read more Spouse Had the Chicken pot pie with a salad both were excellent. Cowboy burger with brisket amazing but what really enhances the burger, what appears to be homecut french fries, inhouse. Yummy. Seafood soup with lots of scallops and shrimp was delicious. Service was very good. Open space with table seating and a nice dessert case. Highly recommended a pit stop.

Wow wow wow! The Cider Mill has been on my "must try" list and I finally had an opportunity, it did…read morenot disappoint. I made a reservation a few days ahead of time for a Saturday night. We arrived to a busy atmosphere that quieted down throughout the night. We started with cocktails which were strong and delicious. The brussel sprout appetizer was to die for, who knew that brussel sprouts go well with blue cheese! I ordered the salmon dish which was incredible. My friend enjoyed the Greek chicken dish. We were disappointed we didn't have enough room for dessert so we'll just have to come back! Other notes: the service was friendly and there was extra parking across the street if necessary. I can't wait to be back to try their specials and seasonal menus

I've been here only once before and I gave it a fairly rave review...perfect meal and I've always…read morelooked forward to returning. My wife took me for my birthday a couple of days ago. I read up on the menu and discovered they offered lamb chops which is one of my absolute favourites. A taste of home for me! Friendly and efficient staff welcomed us and showed us to our table. So far so good. Very nice young woman looked after us. My wife ordered the rigatoni and I had the chops. She loved her rigatoni so much she's finishing it off 2 days later and still loving it. Sadly my dish was a bit of a disappointment. My two large chops were extremely fatty. It's the kind you simply can't cut through on a slippery plate. Trying to separate what little meat there was from the fat was impossible so I had to give up and bring it home to a cutting board and an extremely sharp knife. I haven't tried to eat it yet but it looks as fatty as the first. Both had been totally covered by a condiment that I think should have been served in a separate container to allow the diner to regulate the amount desired. The base was a pilf which made trying to cut the chops even more difficult because every time the meat or the knife slipped, the table was showered with grains....all a bit slapstick....! As I previously said, my wife loved her meal and the previous visit was epic so I hate to criticise but I'm just trying to be honest and fair. I think $45 for a couple of very fatty chops with not much meat and smothered in a vinaigrette you might not like is a bit cheeky... In different circumstances I would have sent it back. Oh well, you live and learn...

I was visiting my aunt and uncle who live in Skaneateles this past week (they're originally from…read moreChittenango/Bridgeport, and I grew up in Liverpool, now live in Chicago, come back to visit a couple of times a year), and yesterday, after a nostalgic drive to Chittenango, we stopped for dinner at Ruby Begonia's, which I found on Yelp. Southern cooking is one of my favorite cuisines, though my aunt and uncle aren't necessarily of the same mind. They went along because they love me and it was my last night in town. We were greeted by a nice gal named Danielle who got us seated and asked if we'd like drinks first since it was a little before 5 and the kitchen hadn't quite opened. My aunt and uncle loved their glasses of 19 Crimes Cabernet and I was very happy with my Mint Julep, minus the sugar cube, since I don't like my drinks sweet. We started the meal with the Housemade Buttermilk Cornbread and Fried Green Tomatoes. Neither are to be missed (the cornbread was like having a tiny dessert before dinner, which you'll never hear me complain about), but the tomatoes--dang! Next time I'm going to order two plates just for me and call it my dinner. DO NOT MISS THE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES! My aunt and uncle had the Fried Chicken Plate, which they loved, repeatedly saying, "This is way better than the fried chicken at Tops!" They couldn't finish all of it and brought it home to eat for lunch today. The online menu says it comes with Slow-Cooked Green Beans but the in-house menu serves it with Slaw. While they loved the slaw, they said they might've preferred the green beans as a more substantial veg accompaniment. Danielle was perfectly happy to make reasonable substitutions, so if we'd thought to ask her, I bet she would've said yes to shifting out the slaw for green beans, or yes with a minor upcharge. I ordered the Fried Fish & Slaw which was amazing. My favorite meal in the world is fried catfish, but it has to be done right. The place I think that does it best is me in my own kitchen, but I will now say that Ruby Begonia's is tied with my own kitchen. Maybe even slightly ahead of my own kitchen because whatever seasonings they use kick ass. The fish was actually a freshwater catfish from Southeast Asia called Swai, though it was hard to distinguish from regular catfish. It was perfectly fried, served piping hot (as were my aunt and uncle's entrees), and I stopped talking while I ate it because it was so freaking good. I asked Danielle if she could switch out the accompanying French Fries for Grits and she said no problem. I love grits but often they need to be jazzed up with cheese or sauces or other flavorings to be exciting. I have no idea what was done to make my plain white grits so fluffy and out-of-this-world, but like everything else we ate last night, they're not to be missed. I know this is a long review, but too bad y'all! I like long reviews because they give me a sense of what to order, the general ambience of a place, and the degree to which the staff is willing to engage with their diners. I like to talk to people who work in restaurants. I've rarely met a server who's steered me wrong in terms of what's good to order on the menu. I also just like to meet people, find out where they're from, and what brought them to their current jobs. Danielle was a sweetie pie. There were two large parties on either side of us and she made sure our order went in first. She also checked on us after each round of deliveries--drinks, appetizers, and mains. We would've ordered dessert but we were too full. Next time. Because we're definitely coming back. One small suggestion: None of us are vegan/vegetarian but we know some vegans/vegetarians we'd like to bring to Ruby Begonia's, and it would be good to have a permanent vegan/vegetarian entree, like, for example, the Trumpet Mushroom Ragu Over Grits listed on the Sunday Supper Club menu on the restaurant's website. My aunt would also have loved to see a salad option listed on the Sides menu.

I will start this as I always do by saying that I don't give out five stars really blown away…read more We came here because my significant other really likes southern food. There are some good things about it, but I was not blown away. The staff was super friendly. The atmosphere was nice, but there was a sort of smell that my group kept mentioning when we were sitting in the bar area that threw us off a little. Not sure if it was a scented candle or something else. The normal bartender was not there, but the one behind the bar was entertaining enough. Even if the drinks came out a little bit slow. Our waitress is awesome. Very on top of things. The cornbread was awesome. Would come back here just to eat the cornbread. Same goes for the fried green tomatoes something I wish I could have all your round they were banging. My better half that chicken was good. Nothing to write home about. My salmon was cooked perfectly but the sauce that was on it probably could've done without. The sauce was a little bland with chunks of shrimp and scallop on it. But the same being cooked perfectly didn't need that extra moisture from that sauce on it could've just been seasoned. I would've been thrilled. Just my opinion. I'm not sure I will run back and frequent this location, but I would come back if somebody else had the suggestion. Met the owner and she was wonderful. She may want to come back just to see her again.

Wow, what can I say? The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the whole…read moreatmosphere felt so wholesome and inviting.

As always, excellent service and wonderful food. They get very busy so it's always a good idea to…read moremake a reservation. I love Christian's amazing recipes and he puts ingredients together like a magician. Sometimes I just need something simple and I know my food is going to be great. I wanted one of their delicious hamburgers but no roll and an egg on top, coleslaw and lettuce, tomato, onion on the side. It was everything I asked for.... simple and beautifully prepared. The room was full of very happy people talking, eating and enjoying their food.

When visiting new areas I always seek out a fun brunch-style breakfast joint and/or diner that…read moreseems to be popular with the locals and I recently came here when in Syracuse. I sat at the counter and my server was great... very friendly and happy I was there. I got there around 7:30AM and it was basically dead, but by the time I left, there was a steady line of folks coming in. Their menu has all the typicals that these places have, many things I enjoy. I tried their corned beef hash (which I requested well-done with jalapeños added), scrambled eggs with cheese, and I also got a side of their breakfast potatoes with sausage gravy on top. The food came out quickly and was piping hot & freshly made. The quantity of potatoes for a single side dish were HUGE! Definitely enough to share. The scrambled eggs were PERFECTLY made! I'm an egg snob, I never want any over-cooked egg visible (no brown) and these were perfectly colored and tasted great. The corned beef hash was good as well. Overall, I enjoyed this visit and I would most definitely return!

I was craving a little sweet and a little savory this morning and what better place to get that…read morethan Stella's? I got the sausage gravy over home fries for the first time and I have never had anything like it - it was warm and salty and had a nice crunch with the cooked home fries. The pancakes were obviously delicious as well. We got helped right away by an amazing server and our food was out within 15 minutes! There were a lot of people but the noise level was great and everyone seemed to be having a yummy and amazing time.

Loved the atmosphere and friendly staff , stopped in on a road trip and saw the reviews for the…read moreIrish Breakfast , it was amazing , I am happy I stopped in !!

I truly love this place! Service is very nice. Ambiance is historic and classic. The food is…read moreGreat!! I went twice in two days. I had a smoked corned beef sandwich! Second day I had the Fish n Chips. Tender fish crispy crust! Very well spent time!! I'll Be Back!