Pickled Owl

"Hi I’m a frequent goer of the Pickled Owl and as of recently they’ve been getting it correct. I believe there was a rocky period when they were looking for a new executive chef because I noticed the menu was not rotating for quite some time! Happy to see last time my husband and I went there were some specials that were worth trying. The calamari portion should definitely be bigger and the curry aioli is not a great match. I think possibly having some type of sweet chili sauce or even salt and pepper calamari would work well here. The hummus and marinated olives are always a hit. I love that they add a seasonal flare to the hummus (it was beet when we went last and caramelized onions and garlic before that) so I absolutely look forward to having those things every time I come here. The Ciders on tap are also always stellar and the Mac n Cheese is always exquisite because the cheese is locally sourced I believe. Ordering to go here is really a NO!!! The portions to go never match the in house portions. This is an in person experience. Overall I recommend this place and it’s always a pleasure to spend my currency here."

"Knowing the place has a small menu, we saw the list of specials on the window, so we went in. I ordered a beer, my wife asked for a small taste of a Chardonnay. The waitress poured her a full serving. We then asked for the salmon special. We were told that's only on the weekends. We ordered the grilled veggies appetizer. She bought us the veggie side order. The food was good. Sitting on the deck in October was great. The service ... a real shame."

"I have been to the Pickled Owl numerous times, mostly for brunch, and it has always been good. But this past weekend, I stopped in for dinner after a movie across the street. My son and I ordered a burger and deviled eggs. Both were SO good, but the burger (and the fries) were outstanding. It was just delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant - great food, atmosphere and staff!!"

"We had a great meal complete with live entertainment at the Pickled Owl. This restaurant serves a variety of NY beers on draft (a must for us while traveling), and offers a variety (read: more than one) vegetarian and vegan menu options! However we were disappointed to learn that some menu items were “out” or not available during our visit. In addition, our table service was under the care of the bartender. As you can imagine, this was quite a tall ask, and we were left waiting (and thirsty!) for a bit longer than we like. Of course, we know that staffing issues are a problem everywhere, so I would not hold this too strongly against the Pickled Owl."

"We were so looking forward to trying the food here, unfortunately, it was quite the disappointment. We placed the following order to go : Cauliflower 12 Calamari 11 Gnocchi (vegan) 19 Veggie Burger 15 Side fries 5 Side mac and cheese 5 Brownie Sundae 7 Total ~ $80 We were unpleasantly surprised when we got home and opened up our order. Not only were the to go boxes quite small, they were not even close to full. The pictures I attached will show you just how ridiculous their portions are for the price. In terms of taste : The cauliflower was pretty good but mushy. The order of calamari had exactly 14 pieces - the we did not even finish it because that's how bad they tasted. The Gnocchi had 11 pieces of gnocchi - again they were just ok but the vegetables with it were very sweet and oily. The veggie burger was dry and just ok. The side fries were great and the portion was ok. The Mac and cheese had interesting flavor and was pretty good, however, the portion was about one big spoon of Mac and cheese... tiny. Finally the Brownie Sundae, which unfortunately we didn't get a chance to take a picture of, was absolutely delicious - it is so so good. In addition the amazing waitress was kind enough to have the sundae made only once I arrived so that it would not melt entirely by the time we got home. Overall, The Pickled Owl food was a disappointing experience. While some things were flavorful the majority left much to be desired and the portions in general are laughable. I hate to leave a negative review for a local restaurant, but I would not want anyone else to be so let down."