Sharkey's Bar and Grill

My daughter spotted it first. For this part of central New York, Sharkey's Bar and Grill holds its own.

I ordered the seafood option, which is always my first move with a new kitchen. It told me what I needed to know.

The dining room volume was controlled. Conversations at our table didn't require leaning in.

I have recommended it to four people since. That is the most direct metric I use.