Restaurants in Watertown

“If cocktail magic had a home address, it would be The Craft 836, where the bartender wasn’t just a drink-slinger—oh no—this professional mixology wizard seemed to craft beverages with the finesse of someone who may or may not have trained with celestial beings. Every glass that left the bar glowed with the promise of happiness, good decisions, and possibly better posture. And then… the Craft and Jamaican dry rub chicken wings. Scrumptious doesn’t even begin to describe them. These wings strutted onto the table like they knew they were the star of the show—juicy, spicy, and seasoned so perfectly you’d swear they had their own PR team. Meanwhile, everything coming out of the kitchen looked so jaw-droppingly delicious it made me question every life choice that led me to not ordering that, that, and definitely that. Even the ordering app was a delight. A simple QR scan and—voilà!—this sixty-something woman was tapping, selecting, and paying with the grace of a digital native. No confusion. No panic. No accidentally ordering seventeen sides of fries. (Though honestly, that might not have been the worst fate.) Kudos to the staff and management—this place runs like a well–garlic-oiled machine: smooth, flavorful, and leaving you wanting more. Five stars, a happy belly, and a newfound confidence in QR codes. Cheers!”

“The food was absolutely amazing and the atmosphere was great—such a nice place to enjoy a meal. Unfortunately, the service was just mediocre and didn’t match the quality of everything else. With better service, this would easily be a 10/10 experience. Still definitely worth visiting for the food alone!”

“This was a very nice place for dinner. Our waiter was prompt, considerate, and helpful. Dinner was delicious. We will definitely be back when we return to the area.”

“great food well worth the price portion size is great and the staff are awesome will be going again”

“Always great food and the manager is super helpful! Never had an issue.”

“I am updating my review from the past from a 3 star to a 5 after deciding to come back and try this place after avoiding it for several years.

I went with my family and we all had a great experience with great food. The host was friendly and attentive along with the server.”

“The staff was very polite. We had gone there after my aunt's funeral. And we sat there and talked for a while. We were not asked to leave. They allowed us to stay after.We ate and relax for a bit.The staff was great management was great overall.Great experience”

“The food is excellent with big portions. Service was amazing! We will definitely go again and tell family and friends what a great restaurant it is. Best restaurant dinner we've had in a long time.”

“Holy smokes! This was our first time visiting and we can’t wait for the chance to come back. Chelsey was attentive and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and more. Traci came by to check on us as well and when she found out we were first timers she made sure to tell us all about special perks! 10🌟”

“Great little brewery in downtown Watertown! Super friendly staff, owners and customers! Bonus: Thursday brewery run at 5:30! 🏃🏻‍♂️🍻”

“Love to go to holy smokes and eat friendly staff great food a place for the whole family to enjoy. We get food quite a bit and take it to my in-laws to eat dinner. We all enjoy it very much.”

“Have been to the Paddock for years and it’s always been good but I have to say the service recently has been phenomenal. Ever since bringing in the new bartender Danny I look forward to making the paddock my go to even more. He is by far the best addition to the club in years, and actually knows how to handle the rush and make a drink the way it should be. I will continue to be back if I know he’s tending bar.”

“Amazing Prime Rib, great cocktails and wonderful desserts !”

“Easily the best fried chicken I’ve EVER had, the gentleman behind the counter was very friendly and joyful. Absolutely will be back!”

“If you want a full historical immersion experience … put this Tavern into your pitstop journey. A throwback and local history lesson worth a visit. You just might learn something from the friendly staff and patrons.”

“We had a birthday party at Garland and it went perfectly! The food was so good and the service was amazing. We highly recommend this business whether you’re planning an event or just want to stop someplace for a drink and something to eat. The event coordinator Steph was a pleasure to coordinate with and quick to respond! Everyone from the wait staff to the owners will make you feel welcome and take fantastic care of you!”

“Great service and Good food. I had a blast”

“good deal on beers good tunes”

“From the minute we entered our hostess accommodated us.My daughter was on a knee scooter, and I have my oxygen.We were meeting family from Canada for lunch.We asked for a table out of the way near the restroom and she made sure we had everything we needed
Our server Nicole went out of her way with our special little needs that we requested and made sure we were 100% satisfied. The food was delicious and kudos to Nicole for being one of the best servers I've ever had.”

“Patio seating is ideal for whitewater views and small groups! Inside is great for larger groups and the bar area is separate from the dining area. Food was great!”

“Amazing food anytime I get it. Love the calzones and wings! Will be getting their super bowl deals this weekend so very excited to try it and share with my friend and family! Anytime I go in to pickup they are very nice, good customers service and good atmosphere.”

“We love their boneless wings and usually hit up their Thursday BOGO deal. We like that we can split the flavors within a single order so we can try new or seasonal flavors without 100% commiting. With the BOGO deal (20 boneless), 2 drinks, and an order of fries the bill was $50 after tipping. The wings were delicious and the server was friendly, attentive and helpful.”

“the watertown location is my girlfriend and i’s favorite spot for coffee and brunch! the brunch burger is insanely good. the past two times we’ve been we’ve gotten that and whatever pastry is speaking to us that day because they’re all always incredible. i feel bad that i had a bad first impression with the coffee here. i got a regular drip coffee my first visit in and wasn’t impressed at all, but i really think it was a fluke because every other drink i’ve had has been off the charts! always a great atmosphere, timely service, and reasonable prices for the high quality.”

“Always a 10/10 experience of ordering ice cream!”

“If you want authentic boba drinks, this is the place to go! I'm a big boba drinker since 7 years old! Being born and raised in Cali, I had my fair share of boba drinks. Moving to fort drum due to military life and for some odd reason I decided to stay, there were really no good boba drinks. Ju Ju and the boba store in Syracuse mall were my go-tos for quite a while, but O-OH is absolutely the best! They meet my tasting standards I had from the west side! Also they are the most caring and sweetest people! O-OH customer service is always excellent and they really value their customers! They greet everyone with a friendly smile on their face! Even when I come in upset or angry, they always change my mood and I go back to being happy! The store is literally a happy atmosphere!”

“Excellent food Cold beer Great service”

“I was a little disappointed with last night's visit (2/3/24), which is truly a first. We arrived shortly after 5:00 pm. When my wife ordered the steak sandwich she was informed that they were out of that, so she changed her order to the Reuben. I then ordered the roast pork. Five minutes later our server returned and informed me that they were out of the roast pork as well. A restaurant shouldn't be out of 2 menu items at 5:15 pm - that's a problem. That said, the food we received was delicious and our server was excellent. I've never had a bad meal or poor service here and probably never will - I will definitely be back and I can still recommend the Crystal without reservation.”

“Hands down one of the BEST places in Watertown 🙌The red curry is my favorite and the golden cheese puffs are absolutely to die for! The food is always top tier 👌consistent flavor and quality every time you order!”

“food is to die for! full of flavor and seasonings. love it best place to go for oxtails”

“Second time in 2 days eating here. So good yesterday that I came back again. Yesterday had veal parm, a well made salad w/ lots of lettuce, onions, purple cabbage, tomatoes, shaved carrots (a real, full salad) and dinner rolls all for under $20 (I always drink water w/ lemon). Today had the prime rib special (everyTHUR), salad, and rolls all for $24+ change. Prime rib was cooked perfectly, rare just as I Iike it. If you go anywhere near Watertown, you need to visit Fairgroud Inn. Great serice, very pleasant staff, always excellent vittles! Plenty of parking and a bar w/ spirits. I was seated quickly because I chose to sit in the bar area.”

“This is the best diner in Watertown. Fast, friendly, consistently delicious food. It’s a tight ship!”

“Miz Betty and crew were a joy to work with. My dad loved his 70th birthday cake. It wS beautiful AND delicious! We will definitely be visiting Miz Betty again.”

“Fun, friendly and slightly insane. we are from out of town and we're treated as old friends. Food was fantastic. BTW, Hannah is the best (She told me to say that).”

“Food was delicious but they need to send people home when they are sick some guy that was working there was begging to leave cause he didn’t feel good they wouldn’t let him leave until the shift was over. He went to the bathroom multiple times vomiting his brains out. So my first experience at this place I had to hear puking sounds while I was eating it was very disturbing.”

“Great staff and high quality ingredients”

“Favorite pizza place! We typically go once a week and never have any issues.”

“Delicious food. Great find!”

“Today my daughter and I and my grandson went there for lunch ,I have never eaten at a chic-fil-a ever and I just wanted to say that it was an awesome experience,and great food ,it was most friendliest place ,whatever you all are doing keep it up and next time in Watertown we will be back thank you so much for being you !!!!thanks again Lori Lalonde 👏👏”

“Friendly service, good ice cream and Great ice cream pies”

“The best ice cream, hands down!😍”

“Just tried Friede’s Diner in Watertown today and WOW. The eggs were perfect dippy eggs, the bacon was cooked to perfection, and the homemade Italian bread was absolutely top tier. The sausage links were to die for. Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. On top of that, the staff was amazing and made the whole experience even better. If you're in Watertown, NY, don’t sleep on this diner you’ll definitely be missing out!”

“Finally got some gelato this week and it was so worth it! We tried Pumpkin Pie and Fior Di Latte. Both equally delicious, the perfect sweet treat! I will definitely be stopping in for more!”

“1st time there, wraps were delicious and huge! The southwest chicken wrap was awesome! Steak taco was a smaller option and really good. Staff was friendly and helpful.”

“stopped in for a bit yesterday and absolutely loved the atmosphere inside. I had the pleasure of speaking with owner and manager both truly caring and talented women. the pasta salad was delicious 🤤. my boys loved the cookies as well. I look forward to becoming a frequent customer... Thank you so much.”

“Always fresh ingredients and those rolls 🤤 just make the perfect sub. Staff is super friendly and welcoming. Clean quiet atmosphere if your eating in.”

“Have been there several times now and everything I have ordered has been outstanding. I’m trying to expand my food experience and try new things and it’s all been incredible. It’s like your grandma cooking in the kitchen. This is our favorite place to eat.”

“I have loved this place since I tried them , they have an extensive selection of options. Maybe to many tbh. Dropping some off the least ordered drinks might actually be beneficial. But I can't knock them to wanting to please everyone. Also I didn't believe that location was set up to do the amount of sales they do. The intro and outro isn't the best. So if you get in line your committing till the end. That might be 2 min or it might be 15 minutes. That aside they have some of the most friendly staff of anywhere I have been. And obviously everyone loves there drinks. I wouldn't be surprised if in 10 years time they franchise and see a lot more jumpin goats!”

“Stopped for some slices of pizza as a date and it was great. Slices were huge, sauce was well seasoned and not overly sweet like other places up here, dough is thin while still having a nice chew, and it had a great sauce to cheese ratio. Will definitely be adding this to our list of pizza places we love!”

“Ricardo’s food is amazing and the proprietor is amazing. Salt of the Earth !”

“I’ve been dying to try this place since they opened and holy cow I wish I tried them sooner. DELICIOUS pizza! Finally a really good pizza place for Princeton. The service was wonderful and the owner is beyond nice and incredibly friendly. You can 100% tell he absolutely loves what he does! Definitely going back for more!”

“Good unique food choices and often have bands playing. Great placed!”

“First time in tullys, the food was okay nothing special but the service made up for it. Catalina was great, very friendly, attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.”

“I met my friend there, friendly , cozy, and loved the atmosphere, but more importantly... our food was delicious!”

“I just want to shout out to Ian and Laura for making my Sons and new daughter in laws reception one to remember you two worked your butts off for us to enjoy ourselves you are the best I will recommend you guys to everyone again Thank you Missy and Mike Birchenough🍾👏”

“Best sushi 🍣 🍱 we have had in years! Fantastic, friendly service as well! We will be going back again! Thank you!”

“great atmosphere with top notch employees. its probably the only bar I will go to if I have a choice. it's not a bar that shoves alcohol down your throat it's a relaxing environment with food and drink specials daily. you can be a first-timer going there and right as you sit down you will have some awesome conversations with people sitting right next to you.”

“I can’t believe this place has been right down the street from me and I never knew about it 😭
Hands down the best Chinese food I’ve had in Watertown and nearby areas. Everything was fresh, not greasy, just really good quality.

We got takeout but the restaurant itself was super clean, which I always notice. Prices were great too.

So glad I found this little gem… definitely going to be a regular spot now.”

“The Thai tea was amazing. it was also very cheap. honestly feels like a steal. excellent customer service and very nice employees 5 stars and 10/10”

“Was in Watertown for a little getaway with my family and decided to try out Cams and it's a 10/10!!! I'm 100% it's the best pizza I've had in my life, made fresh right in front of you. it's delicious!!”

“We really appreciate five guys for being one of the only fast food restaurants to use real ingredients and not abunch of nasty additive and preservatives . Thank you five guys!! Also customer service is amazing and food always tastes wonderful!!”

“A short stay in Watertown New York while visiting Alexandria bay. We decided to stop and to Joe's tavern for a drink and to play some darts. The barmaid was fantastic very friendly the atmosphere was great. Will definitely go there again.”

“Kalie was an amazing server she had a great attitude great hospitality and great customer service she was absolutely perfect I couldn’t ask for a better server she deserves a raise and the hostess heaven was great kind and helpful she made the first experience walking to the door memorable”

“Owner, manager and all staff were amazing here.
Came for the US/Canada gold medal game a month ago or so, and everyone in the establishment welcomed me as a Canadian ❤️❤️ So came back again and was even better 😊
I cannot believe how low the prices are here!
Thank you, will definitely return!”

“I love coming here, the people who work the counter are always excellent and friendly. I come here often to try their tea and I'm always curious about what they'll be serving for the monthly and seasonal teas. 10/10 recommend. Even if you don't like tea come for the vibes. ✨”

“I visited for the first time at the Lowville NY location. The staff were beyond awesome. Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly! The product is fantastic! I would love to see a location like this come to Black River NY. Again Thank You David Leonard Mayor Village Of Black River NY .”

“Jrecks is my favorite! yes I recommend it.”

“Came here with my husband, it was my first time. The sandwich was very tasty, and there are plenty of healthy options too! Staff was kind, I enjoyed reading about the store's backstory too.”

“I was here just a few days ago and employee raelynn was working she was so kind she asked if i needed anything asked if i needed help opening the door because my hips aren’t what they use to be.. anyway very kind i will be coming again!”

“Way better than KFC KFC is not doing good they where not even betting gas station fried chicken they where also betted by a other gas station chicken Chester’s and Popeyes is also better than KFC they are good though but not the computer’s and gas station chicken.”

“The sub that was made for me was extremely amazing in every way. At other Subway locations the tomatoes aren't placed well, here they were placed perfectly. It was the best sub I have ever eaten in a very long time. It was extraordinary.”

“Food is better than most Chinese takeout establishments...it is mainly takeout or delivery from a very hardworking family. Go to for the North side and have never been disappointed with the quality of the food and the portions guaranteed to have leftovers. Family has gotten takeout more than a dozen times over the past two years and never been disappointed...or sick. Lady taking the order could not be nicer and I am really surprised that anyone might argue with her or her husband.
Tofu home style, house lomein, moo shu pork, butterfly shrimp have never been poor and I am really never been disappointed with our choices.
Not really a place to take a date, but for takeout Chinese food, the prices and portions are better than most. Rarely do I give 5 stars for any establishment, but don't let that scare you... this little place is legit.
Enjoy!”

“Great food and employees! The waitresses are very attentive and helpful! Food is great, never had a bad meal!”

“The chick from the bar next door that works there now is thE bOmb !”

“I rarely get Arby’s but today I just needed something quick but different after a long day out and about! I stopped through around 9pm I felt so bad it being so late. But when I pulled up the girl on the speaker was so sweet! & the service was so fast! The girl at the windows name tag said Maddy!”

“Hands down my most favorite pizza in the world!!!!”

“Jrecks is my favorite! yes I recommend it.”

“Very disappointed. Placed an order for a bakers dozen at noon to be picked up at 2:45. When we arrived the plain bagels we ordered two hours prior had been sold out. Very upset our order was not fulfilled.”

“Amazing food. Large portions. Definitely a must stop in Watertown.”