Nicks Chophouse - (Near Canandaigua, NY)

Guy Leo I have eaten Mexican food throughout the US. I have always eaten at places run by authentic Mexican cooks. I look at cost, taste, presentation and portion size. Depending on where you are in the US usually guides the spice levels. If your near Mexico it’s hotter and if your in Maine it’s not as hot. At least that’s been my experience. Juan is a very nice guy with very little personality on the front end. However, you can tell he cares but suffers from language issues. The food here is authentic and the flavors are not to strong and not to weak. I have eaten here several times and always left not being hungry and happy. I’ve eaten all over the Capital district and had a little better here and there but paid way way more. For what this place charges and what you get here in little ole Johnstown, this is one heck of a place. I have included some pictures and just tell Juan, “some guy sent you” Give this place a try it’s really good. Update-we went for cinco de Mayo on May 5th 2022. We had a blast with some great beers and the restaurant filled up with people at every table. We ate dinner and it was really good as usual. We got to know the owner better and he is a really nice guy. His whole family has restaurants throughout the U.S. we will include some more pictures with this post. It’s July 25, 2022 and we just had diner. I had 3 chicken and 3 beef empeñadas and they melted in my mouth with a deep flavor of deliciousness. Additionally, I had a beef taco in the shell and soft. Both were very scrumptious. Lastly, I had one chili Rellenos. It was blacked and the cheese and spice were just right. I cut little pieces off and ate them on top of my empanada bites. I don’t eat here all the time but when I do I always leave happy and full. Nice to have something different in our area. Go! Go! Go! tell them “some guy sent you.”

Peter Lupkowski First trip here. We enjoyed ourselves. The menu has many choices and the food was good and well presented. Staff are fast and got everything right. There were 3 or 4 sports choices on the TVs. We liked sitting in a small area away from the bar. Worth a stop

Samina Chowdhury Just found one of NYC’s newest Mediterranean steakhouses and it’s stunning from the moment you step inside! Essex has been a staple for over 20 years, housed in a beautiful historic loft style building and has recently undergone a full rebrand and remodel. The space now blends modern elegance with classic architectural charm, creating an upscale yet inviting dining atmosphere. From the stylish interiors to the perfectly cooked steaks and elevated appetizers, every detail feels intentional and refined. If you’re searching for a new NYC restaurant for date nights, celebrations or an upscale dinner spot in Manhattan, this is definitely one to add to your must visit list. Loved everything here!

William Hull This is a great breakfast spot. The ambience is eclectic with locals and nonnative alike. The service was stellar and Brian was most attentive. The food tasted better than the photos suggest. I would recommend the French toast because it was prepared with just enough time in the egg bath for the bread to soak up the goodness but not too long to become overly soggy.

Rich W First time to dine in, and our service and meal were great. The egg plant parm and meat lasagna were excellent. Earlier this year we attended a reception that Cuchina 25 catered. The food was excellent and everyone appreciated the effort to make it happen on short notice. Ever see 6 foot long subs? We will be back. Molto bene!

Theresa Fenske Excellent service from our waitress Crystal! She went above and beyond to find our kiddos ice cream at the end of their meals. Wonderful and attentive to any of our requests. Food good as always and nice view of the River with a ship in port. Server who brought our meals was also very pleasant and friendly. Very enjoyable meal!