“ Really chill spot. Solid chicken courdon d blue. Too. Some ri keno. Some good music and a few tvs. Just perfect ”

“ I was at an event that was catered by the Golden Spike in E Syracuse. The Prime rib was to die for, the red skinned potatoes were the creamiest along with asparagus. The desert cookies were from Geddes Bakery of which we asked for and were also stellar & rolls were from Dilauros Bakery I'm pretty sure. I didnt ask, but they tasted like them. I wish I could say that something could have been better, but I can't. I've eaten in there a long time ago and just don't get on that side of town very often. I will be making it a point to from now on. ”

“ Stopped in about 1:15 on a Sunday. There were only two other customers in the bar so we were greeted quickly by the bartender who happened to be the owner. He was very friendly and asked how we came across the place etc. He explained the menu and extolled his chicken tenders so what else could we order? My partner and I both ordered the pickle brined chicken tenders on special. I had the house made chips and my partner had sweet potato fries. We also ordered the fried cheese curds. The food arrived fast and it was great honestly. The tenders were thin and crispy and definitely tasted like pickles. The house made honey mustard was the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. I was also impressed by the chips which often are overcooked or stale- nope, perfect. Total was about 45 dollars which was reasonable. Glad we stopped in. ”

“ I Had the pickles brined chicken tenders and they were phenomenal! Went well with their homemade honey mustard, and came quickly. Friendly atmosphere, will definitely be back! ”

“ The food here is absolutely fantastic! I had the spike burger and it was a home run! The chicken tenders were delicious! This is a must try! Service was perfect! Also the bar setting was very nice! All around a great place! ”

“ The food was absolutely incredible! They have one of the best clam chowders I've ever had! It's so creamy and FULL of flavor. I had a side of garlic parm wings which were equally as good. Our server was attentive and was checking up on us at a reasonable amount. The parking lot was kind of weird (like a horseshoe), but the entrance is on the side to help. Inside, there is a rustic with wood slab tables. Live this place ”

“ I literally drive pass this spot all the time. I figured why not. The chicken tenders alone is enough to make me go back. The cheese curds if you from the Midwest a must have. I also had the patty melt. Everything came out piping hot and everything was good. Super nice staff and great atmosphere. ”

“ A great neighborhood bar and restaurant! Our first time here, and a lot of locals were greeted by their first names by the bartender. The bar was clean, well lit, and quiet enough to have a conversation. The menu was pretty large and had a few items you don't often see: grilled cheese and tomato, patty melt, housemade chips (which were excellent), and fried pickles. We enjoyed our food and my wife recommends the chicken strips. Beer was fresh as well. They had just put a new keg on for one of the seasonals. We will definitely be back. A very affordable lunch and fun time! ”

“ During our family roadtrip to Syracuse, we actually had the intention of visiting one out of two popular food establishments but to our dismay, they were first come first serve only and had too long of a wait. This actually worked out in our favor as that was the reason we stumbled upon this hidden gem! Not to mention, it was a bonus that this spot has its own free parking lot as that was also the other struggle we were facing with the more popular establishments in the downtown area. Upon entering, we walked into a completely empty dining room. No employees, no customers. You can imagine our slight confusion and fear about whether that meant this wasn't a good spot to be. We then realized that down the hall on the left, there was a bar area which was very lively and filled with people. Back to the dining area, there was an employee who had already seemingly clocked out, who asked if we had been helped yet, and when we said no, he went to the kitchen to grab the hostess. The waitress then told us we could seat ourselves wherever we liked, so we opted for some high chairs and a table near the side of the restaurant. We were quickly offered menus and drinks. As for food, we ended up ordering a bunch of dishes to share: - BANG BANG SHRIMP TACOS WITH TORTILLA CHIPS & SALSA: I was pleasantly surprised by this dish which actually might be my favorite out of everything we had. The shrimp were of good size and tender. The portions of the entire dish were really good as well. - CHICKEN TENDERS WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES: The tenders striked me as being hand battered and had a nice, light crisp to them. Their honey mustard sauce was homemade and so good that we had to ask for more! The sweet potato fries were a $2 upcharge but worth it in my opinion. I thought it was interesting that they served them with a side of maple syrup versus an aioli (which we pair it with typically in Canada). - SPIKE BURGER WITH HOMEMADE CHIPS: I requested my burger to be medium and it was exactly that with a nice light pink center. The brioche bun was soft and the meat had a really nice char to it, tasting like it came straight off a grill. The homemade chips were also such a good call, as they were so light, crispy, and not greasy at all. - PHILLY CHEESE STEAK WITH CRINKLE FRIES: If I had to pick my least favorite dish, it might be this one as some of the meat was on the drier side. I'm also not the biggest fan of crinkle fries as they're very potato-y and soft, and I definitely felt they could be crispier. This was a Wednesday special though! - CEASAR SALAD: A regular 'ol salad, I don't have much to say about it other than the fact that I wish there was a little more dressing. Service was very friendly between both the waitress and the nice gentleman (owner?) who came out to say bye to us and have a chat when he found out we were from Ontario. Our waitress came by multiple times to check up on us, gave us extra sauces without hesitation, and made sure our glasses were full. This place has a really cute vibe to it, between the decor with neat trinkets, as well as the soft music in the background. Note: there is a 0.04 cent per dollar charge for credit card payment. ”