72 Tavern & Grill

400 Oriskany St W, Utica
(315) 801-7272

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T OC

Food was very fast and prices were reasonable. Appetizers were delicious. Stuffed Fried zucchini blossoms and sweet potato fries! We each had a cheddar bacon burger that was pretty good. Their fries were very good! Unfortunately there were things I found really annoying about our experience. The ceiling light was a little bit disorientating at the angle we were sitting. Then when we asked for silverware and napkins, we were given one napkin each !!! But it being so close to the arena it is worth a stop if you don’t want venture far from the game or sports plex! I am not sure if we would dine again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger with Fries

kenneth irizarry

Came on 3/15/25 with my family the first 2 times here was great but it's been about 2 years give or take since I been here last and the quality has tanked in my opinion i tried their supposed smash style burgers (that were described smashed) and I ordered their everything wings as well in case I didn't like the burger.as for the burger the blend was low quality for the price and was definitely not a smash burger when you get a smash style burger the meat is supposed to be thin and crispy these came off as thick cheap frozen patties dressed and sold for 14 dollars. As for the wings they were terrible extremely soggy no crisp to it at all and the meat had a wierd texture like their oil wasn't hot enough in whatever fryer they used when cooking them.i ended up ordering the chicken tenders after which were good but all in all do yourself a favor and skip this place and go to one of the bazillion other taverns in the area like knuckleheads or swiftys. the food will be way better because this place isn't it.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Cynthia Cross

Used to enjoy eating here but now the menu is so limited. Every time we go there the menu has fewer selections. They should just close it up and let someone like Tully's take it over and run it as a real restaurant instead of a hobby.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 5

Jackie Branagan

We shared a large dish and chips with dip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger with Fries

Dave Lindfield

Can’t imagine getting less bang for your buck. It’s cafeteria food masquerading as upscale. Except for the disappointing portions, their fried foods are fine. Wouldn’t recommend ordering anything else. It’s also amazing how disappointing the service has been at each visit. The lack of enthusiasm must come from the top down.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

Stephanie Lindfield

Came here for dinner with my husband and daughter. First off waitress doesn’t smile and acts like she’d rather be anywhere but here- maybe she’s having a bad day or maybe that’s just her. Food- sucked, should have just made my own dinner. We got kids Mac n cheese for my daughter- it was legit Kraft in which we don’t even serve to her at home let alone pay $10 for…wasn’t even warm. My grilled chicken sandwich was pathetic. Mozz sticks were prob the best out of our whole dinner for $78.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 2

Howard Miner

My brother in-law and igo to the 72 grill before hockey ? games, we travel from Syracuse.Just wish we had a 72 grill in Syracuse.Always perfect ? perfect.Going tomorrow can't wait.Just love it!!Very nice people and awesome food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fonzzworthy

Awesome food. Great atmosphere. Allison O. was an excellent server. Perfect place to eat before or after a Utica Comets hockey game or a Utica City Football Club Major Arena League Soccer game.

Parking: New parking lot at the Adirondack Bank Center/ Utica Memorial Auditorium is excellent. Nice & large. Plenty of spaces.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Boss Burger and Fries, Tavern Fries

Brianna Dembrow

Best meal had in a long time in this area. Awesome atmosphere, family friendly, large and comfortable seating in booths. Lots of sports games on. Food was phenomenal- had to leave a review.Fried fish dinner was crispy and the fish was so tender. Fries were coated and delicious. Tartar was great and the coleslaw was the best I’ve ever had anywhere. Seasoned so well and only $16.Pizza was so good, we got the Buffalo chicken wing pizza. It was thin, crispy, and the toppings were cooked perfectly. 16” pizza for $16? Can’t beat that price, most pizzerias charge at least $20 for that.Got the spaghetti dinner that came with meatball and garlic, portion was huge. Also got the grilled chicken dinner and it too was cooked perfectly and seasoned so well. Everything tasted so good.It was a super busy night and packed as it was right before a Comets game but we were able to get a big booth. Our waitress was super kind and attentive, but wasn’t annoying and hovered. She was great.A great, fun place to eat with awesome food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeff Thibault

First timers to this establishment. Came in about an hour and a half before a Comets game. Sat at the bar because most of the tables we saw had not been cleared from previous people eating there. The bar tenders were not very friendly or helpful as they seemed to be consumed by a few other individuals at the bar. Their drafts were not available due to being “down”. Ordered a bottled beer (not a problem) ordered a sandwich with fries. Came out rather quickly. It was good. Bartenders never came back to ask us if we needed anything. Again, super unprofessional and they both were too consumed with another party at the bar and eating their dinner at the backside of the bar. It was not busy at all on a Wednesday evening. I had to ask for our tab as I held my empty beer bottle out. We are locals, we won’t be back. One and done.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Queen Nova

I absolutely love the ambiance, the food came out fairly quickly and they had really nice servers. When I tell you they literally have the best fries I've ever tasted in my life....omg! Those alone made me want to take the 2-hour trip back. I highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Al Miller

Pizza and wings are really

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

Renita Williams

First time there and we loved it !! Friendly service and very attentive!! The quesadillas were excellent. My brother had the burger and it was cooked perfectly. Nice cold beer and prices were very reasonable. We will be back and spread the word !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 72 Burger, Fried Calamari and Chicken Quesadillas

Jim Bacher

Wheelchair accessibility: Use their elevator

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erich Schmidt

Food was good. Nice sports

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

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