Stoneyard Bar & Grill

The Stoneyard is a decent place to get a drink or a bite to eat - although if you stay too late (past 10:30) expect to get blasted out by the music, in preparation for a massive influx of students. The service is so-so.. the servers don't put too much effort into attentiveness or friendliness.

They have a lot of beers on tap, which is their specialty, but perhaps as a result less options for other alcohol types. The food is good, everyone seems to enjoy the variety of (very fried) options. The gluten free and vegetarian options are few, but they have an excellent portabello salad that is safe with the balsamic vinaigrette

Inside there are enough TVs that multiple different games can be shown at the same time, which is great if you want to watch something you can't catch at home.The outdoor patio is sandwiched between the high cement walls of the Erie Canal, the building, and the dumpsters - which lend a putrid smell to your food if the wind is blowing the right way.  It would be a decent place to hang outside (despite the limited view) if they did something about the trash.

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On a sunny day, sitting outside near the canal eating a Cubano sandwich and sipping their house IPA is honestly one of the most enjoyable things I can think to do in the area.

I'm serious about that Cubano... I'm to the point where i'll buy two just so I can take one home for lunch or dinner the next day. Their appetizers are great too. Especially the pretzel sticks and dipping sauce.

They have a pretty cozy sports-bar type upstairs area for seated eating, and the downstairs has a full bar with access to the outdoor seating near the canal.

I highly recommend this place for a casual lunch or a comfortable dinner with friends.

I am surprised by the negative reviews.  I have been here half a dozen times in the past 8-9 months and have never experienced a problem.  The food and the table service has always been excellent and there is a wide selection of craft beers.  I have had no qualms about purchasing gift certificates for family members.