Gloria Singleton
My partner and I tried The Tailor and The Cook for the first time, and we were blown away by our experience. The restaurant is fairly small to begin with, and COVID regulations have clearly forced them into very limited seating capacity. As a result, there wasn't any available seating when we showed up for our reservation, and we had to wait about 25 minutes.
Well, the staff was wayyyy more than generous in making up for that wait. We were CATERED to throughout our whole dining experience. They provide us each with a glass of bubbly when we sat down and they sent samples of food throughout the night. Our waitress gave us the perfect wine recommendation, was so friendly, and very attentive. At one point our table was a bit wobbly, so she flipped the table on its side and fixed the legs until they were perfectly even. On top of the excellent service, the food was incredible.
I think this was the best experience at a restaurant that I've ever had. Please go give them a try!
Mary Dailey
The Tailor & the Cook is an excellent restraunt, fine dining with innovation. For the time being you can also take advantage of the social distancing for an much more private dining experience than in the past.
They are doing a seasonal small plates menu. For autumn there are a lot of root vegetables & earthy flavors. I can't say that I am a fan of this current array My husband however LOVED the Swordfish & my Dad very much enjoyed the Rib Eye. The scallops were fresh & perfectly cooked - I just would have preferred green vegetables to beets & squash. The lamb - is wonderful but the accompaniment of figs didn't work for me. I am looking forward to a winter menu with some different selections. Please follow me
Frath Brightwood
The atmosphere was great. They've done a great job spacing out the tables. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Most importantly, the food was delicious! I highly recommend them!
Armando O Sagcal
Every detail was a delicious and amazing culinary experience. The staff and chefs are passionate about fine dining starting with locally sourced food.
Christina VanDusen
Wonderful place to go for dinner. Comfy and quiet. Great food and service. I suggest the cheese board!
Imelda Mcallister
I was very impressed with the attention friendliness of the staff. Food selections were varied and many selections for food sensitive dining. Small plates are nice to give you multiple choices of trying new things. A definite return visit required!! Nice atmosphere!!
Michelle Marsh
My adult son and I had an amazing dinning experience tonight at The Tailor and Cook. Our waite staff was knowledgeable and professional. The hot mulled wine special was perfect! Todd our waiter was attentive and gave us plenty of room.
I would highly recommend this restaurant.
Nina Magliocca
Amazing restaurant with all locally sourced ingredients. The scallops, Thai fried chicken, beet risotto, and venison were all fantastic. For dessert the affogato and creme brulee were nothing short of amazing. Our sever Blair was also great. Highly recommend to anyone that is looking to have great food and try new flavors.
Reema Rao
Delicious date night dinner spot in Utica. A Farm-to-Table hidden gem. Food is sourced from local farms and homemade. Love that even the name of the restaurant pays homage to the space before it - a Tailoring company established in 1910. One of the best meals I’ve had and the best homemade cheesecake ever! Great service and an intimate, cool space. Highly recommend.
Irene Mish
I went with my husband for Valentine's Day. They had a prix fixe menu for the evening. We were seated right on time for our reservation. They had an extensive wine list and homemade infused alcohol. The food was excellent and the service was on point. Our server was attentive to our needs and made sure we had what we needed. Each of the courses that we had was delicious and a large enough portion that was satisfying. They use local ingredients and the bread was from Utica Bread. The dessert was terrific, the cheesecake was creamy and I liked it paired with the pineapples. Overall, we had a wonderful dinner and eating experience. I am excited to go back and try some other foods.
Sue Palumbo Riddell
Always come here for special occasions and they never disappoint. Prices are high for portion size but food is always awesome and Trevor is a great waiter. Can't wait to bring my brother here this summer. Looking forward to hearing about their Wednesday Wine and Dine.
Leslie Miscione
I was very disappointed . It was my boyfriend's birthday and I wanted to treat him to a special dinner. First the tables were like 18 inches apart so no privacy at all even to have a conversation. The service was very slow . I was waiting a long time for my glass of wine and finally had to ask a second time. My boyfriend's duck entree was rare when he asked for medium so it has to go back for further cooking. My lamb was almost all fat and grizzle with very little actual meat so that had to be replaced. I'm very confused why the chef would even allow a piece of meat like that be served . The water was tap water and had a bad taste. They should only be serving bottled water. On a positive note, the appetisers, side dishes and salads were very good.
Bottom line is if you are going to charge 4 star prices you should be a 4 star restaurant in every aspect, which in my opinion, they aren't.
Michael D'Agostino
We drove 2 hours to visit this restaurant, and it was totally worth the drive! The food can only be topped by the friendliness of the staff, they are great! If I had to make any complaint (and by no means were any of our group unhappy) I would say the portion of hanger steak is a little small for the price. However we expected smaller portions at a high end restaurant. That being said, if you are on the fence about visiting here, don't be. Just go and enjoy it. We will be making the trip again!
Bob Gurkin
The bar tender was phenomenal and the food and service was incredible. It's a hidden gem. One of the best places I have ever eaten at...
Becky Ann Agne
My friends and I went for a birthday dinner, we were greeted and treated like family. Love the service and the food was wonderful. We all had sea food and loved the extra touches like the maple butter with sea salt. We had plenty to eat and still had room for desert... Especially liked the candle in a wooden disk in the ice cream. Definitely coming back and bringing more friends and family
Karin B-w
Without any doubt our best dining experience this year. Wow. We're from out of town, hadn't made reservations but they accommodated us at the bar - which was beautiful! The food was an unbelievable work of art and flavor..... the kitchen obviously loves what they produce. The 3 bartenders were welcoming, creative (they will create a alcohol-free cocktail-just ask them, they'll think for a moment and a complicated creation appears!), super attentive without being overbearing, explain where components of your meal came from (farm, location) and SO entertaining! We would be comfortable driving the two hours just to have another meal from here again in a heartbeat. #awesomeservice #restaurantjoy
Mike Miller
Great farm-to-table menu, all food served was excellent, and the service and atmosphere also made for a memorable evening with family. Definitely recommend this gem in Utica.
Rory O'Connell
Amazing food with great atmosphere. Food is all local and fresh and you can taste it. Chefs put together some unique and interesting combinations of flavors but each hit the nail on the head.
We started with scallops for an appetizer. They were seared perfectly. For the main course the wife had the Brazilian Moqueca. I'd like to tell you how it tastes but she defended it like a lioness protecting food for her cubs. I had the Filet which was probably in the top 5 filets I've ever had. Cooked exactly to order (medium rare) and seasoned to perfection. They brought out salt and pepper, but I have no idea why, because this thing was a masterpiece and adding anything additional would have been an insult to the cook. We polished off dinner with Blueberry, lavender housemade Sorbet (that we would have taken home by the 5 gallon bucket if we lived anywhere around here) and drip Brazil Cerrado from Utica Coffee next door.
The decor was a nice industrial mix with original brick walls, complete with left in square nails and reclaimed wood trim throughout. Dark lighting set the mood for a balance between formal and causal. Service was spot on. Waiter new his stuff, actually the whole waitstaff did, and they figured out the balance between letting food settle between courses but never letting the glass get below half full.
Shannon Maley Gilfilian
Highly recommended! Excellent food, drinks, service,ambiance and a very knowledgeable staff.
I have specific dietary restrictions and I had been corresponding with the chef prior to our visit. He was right on top of things. Best meal that I have had in a long time. We will definately be back again and I will be recommending this restaurant to everyone I know. Thank you Tailor and the Cook for a memorable experience.
Shannon
Gene Rose Henry
We had a great time our server Trevor was excellent how he explained the menu exactly what we got . The bar tenders are great while we are waiting for our table and they made me a good cocktail . We enjoyed everything Foods ... service and ambiance thank u for making our trip in Utica memorable that night !!!
Michele Connolly
My first visit tonight with my fiancé. Superb service, delicious food, friendly staff, outstanding service. I met the owner. The wait was worth it and my visit exceeded my expectations
Jacqueline Kim
Stopped in here while on Utica for work. Great food and an incredible local wine list! I highly recommend it.
Christopher Lee Freeman
My impression of The Tailor and the Cook is as follows: The ambience is warm and inviting- you are met by friendly professional and knowledgable staff upon entry. once seated, you are met by your server who will present to you a menu and a quick review of any features. For my particular visit, I decided to partake of the Chef's tasting menu, along with the wine pairing. This was my first time trying venison ( a feature on the tasting menu) so naturally I had some questions as to the level of gaminess. My questions were addressed by the staff, and not only is there one more fan of venison in the world, but due to the top notch service, wonderful atmosphere and of course incredible cuisine, there's now another fan of The Tailor and the Cook!
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