“ Excellent Service but the food was variable. My side salad offered a single cherry tomato, the duck was well prepared but the veggies were heavily salted and mushy. My baked potato's skin was soft. Now this is a personal preference. I prefer my baked potato with a lightly salted, crispy skin and this was not it. The Bananas Foster was fun to have flamed table side as a vanishingly few restaurants sill do this. Taste-wise it was ok. The accompanying vanilla ice cream was boring. ”

“ Food was fabulous...service was impeccable, dining room was cozy, I remember this place from years ago, it was like stepping back in time, the care that is given to all that enter, they make you feel like family, there were 8 of us, some had never been here, I have not been here in maybe 30 years, same with another couple, one couple had been here a year ago. There is not one bad word about anything. Everyone and everything was fabulous and was a joyous dinner with family and friends. I had all items prepared table side, it was always my favorites and did not disappoint, Caesar salad, Steak Diane, and bananas foster, and ended with Spanish coffee. Tim did a fabulous job, and I thank you. ”

“ Paul and this place are a masterpiece. This should be a stop on every trip. Table-side caesar salad is a must every time. ”

“ We reside in Arizona and have not been to this restaurant so can't rate it. I understand it to be very good. Many of my Widrick relatives live in your area, and I understand this restaurant is run by Chef Paul Virkler. However, we are hoping we can purchase an electronic gift certificate for first cousins who enjoy going there. Please advise at your earliest convenience. Many thanks! Lois Widrick Shantz and Rick Shantz ”

“ Amazing service and delicious food! The restaurant has character and charm. I highly recommend visiting this establishment. You won't regret it at all! ”

“ Dinner here last night on recommendations from friends. It was outstanding! Table side Caesar salad, Steak Diane and incredible Banana's foster all made by the fun, entertaining owner. The waitress, Helen was exemplary as well as the other nice and welcoming staff. Seems as if you are having dinner at a friends home who happens to be a wonderful cook! Make reservations as it is small and homey. Very much able to accommodate gluten free when requested. We will definitely return to see our new friends! ”

“ Stumbled across this absolute 5 star gem by accident on a snowmobile trip to Tug Hill, New York. This place is a throwback to the old days of where the owner would always be out amongst the people socializing in a very welcoming way as dinner was being prepared or served. Bonus here is the owner actually does some cooking at the tables! I feel terrible as the names escape me at the moment but the owner and his lady companion who also does waitress duties are two of the sweetest pleasant people I have encountered in many years. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you make reservations for this place as they are often full and that is no surprise at all. It's not a huge place and that's okay. It's very comfortable and we totally loved the entire vibe and atmosphere of this place. MOVING ON. Big shout out to the entire staff! I must say it was very obvious every staff person clearly knew their duties and role in what is obviously a very well oiled machine. KUDOS to the owner as this does not happen by accident and kudos to the entire staff. EXCELLENT SERVICE with all details covered from being greeted to the time the bill is delivered. Something else I totally loved and really should not be a surprise. It was very clear as each table arrived and was seated it was clear the owner and staff knew most every customer who were obviously very regular patrons of this fine restaurant. Whew. Now the rest of the story. The drinks were kept full without asking. Big negative for me is emptying the first drink, no salad or appetizers or dinner has arrived yet, and the waiter or waitress asks if you'd like anymore to drink. Ummm, ya, I'll likely need a little bit of liquid to wash the meal down. Smh. Something else I noticed that was a pleasant thing. All wait staff it seemed helped other wait staff even if it wasn't their table. Huge. So a specific guy comes out to serve salads and if you have a Caesar Salad he makes it from scratch at the table. ANOTHER nice little touch to the experience is he will explain the history of this salad to those unfamiliar. I'm certain he has told the story a million times but he still tells it with conviction and sincerity. The food... yes the food.... So the salads were very good. Fresh rolls very good. I ordered the Prime Rib dinner. It was excellent which at this point was absolutely no surprise. Potato was perfect. My dinner partner had a filet which was also totally perfect. Stuffed but with everything so incredible we had to order desert which we enjoyed. I had pictures of this incredible experience but somehow they were deleted. My apologies. IF you read my other reviews you will see this is likely the most long winded of them all without doubt and there is a very good reason for that. IF YOU ARE EVER ANYWHERE NEAR THIS RESTAURANT YOU MUST STOP FOR DINNER! Ya, it's just that good. If the owner ever reads this review I have two words, THANK YOU! We will see you every sled trip we go to Tug Hill. Please note this is not McDonalds. Expect to pay up but coming from a very frugal person I guarantee this is a place you definitely get what you pay for. I'll also say this is one of those rare places I am more than happy to leave an unusually big tip. We live about 6 1/2 hours from Tug Hill but are planning one trip up this summer before snowmobile season solely to eat at the Steak and Brew. KUDOS TO ALL! 100% SOLID... Robert ”