Black Cat Grill - Utica

The service was excellent, and the food was outstanding! The owner was friendly and made sure to check in on how we enjoyed our meal.

The most wonderful people I've ever met! They welcomed me as soon as I entered the restaurant and even offered free samples while I waited for my meal. They kept the kitchen open for us, even though it was closing time. We can’t come from Rustest because my mother is in the ICU just around the corner. I highly recommend this place to anyone nearby. It's 100% genuine!

The service and food are quite good, but the prices are a bit steep. It's a pleasant spot for a quick lunch where you can also have a conversation. However, I deducted a star due to an unexpected fee for using a credit card, as I didn't see any signage indicating this charge. Given the lunch prices, I believe the card processing fees should be absorbed by the restaurant. This factor may significantly influence my decision to return, which is why I reduced my rating by one star.

Eat very well. not strange. mostly Italian, but also other things. homemade. So suppen fantastic. the waitress smiled, friendly, helpful. cute clean environment, but women bathroom could use a facelift

The food is nothing out of the ordinary, but it's sound and in ample portions. It's a good value. Beer selection tends toward the industrial but there are usually good regional craft and small-producer tap selections. But what makes the Cat stand out is the service. Best wait staff ever! Go to the dining room or go to the bar. The crowd skews older, the over-40 and up set. Hey, we need our hang outs too!