4.6 – 313 reviews • Restaurant
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Southern Fusion Food, made with local ingredients, inspired by our Louisville, KY roots.
Kentucky Bourbon & Prohibition Style Cocktail bar run by artist and mixologist Sarah.
History of the building and Downtown Watertown with owner, executive chef, and retired Fort Drum officer Vonnette.
Come in to try our delicious Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Drinks and stay for the history, ambiance, art, and community.
Come for Karaoke every Wednesday, Trivia & Wine Night on Thursdays, Live Local Music on Saturday, and Bottomless Mimosas on Sunday at Brunch!
There’s nothing like good old southern hospitality. In our Empire, we are welcoming to all!
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out
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Southern fusion restaurant and bar in Downtown Watertown, NY featuring brunch, craft cocktails, karaoke Wednesdays, live music Saturdays, and weekly events.
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Dennis G
We were duped by the online reviews and photos of food. It is definitely an eclectic and historical place. But, it should have been a sign that no other patrons could be found during a peak breakfast time.
I ordered monkey bread that was hard as a rock and clearly microwaved. The waffle was oddly hot and cold.
Overall, this was a bust.
… moreMegan Slater
The best roasted vegetables I’ve ever had. That might not sound exciting, but I could’ve eaten those vegetables every day of my life. They were SO GOOD. We were so happy the server recommended them. Staff was really friendly. The restaurant had a cool renovated-antique vibe. Breakfast was yummy and reasonably priced!
… moreKathy “Kat” Yates
Food is great. The staff is very friendly. The owner is very informed of the history of building and the area. The chefs are great. We were visiting from Kentucky. We ate there several times over the weekend. My husband had shrimp and grits. He said they were the best. I had the Kentucky hot brown. Delicious. For dinner we had their homemade Sloppy Joe’s. Very good. We will go back tomorrow for brunch before we head out.
Stop by if you are in the area you won’t be disappointed. They just got their liquor license so you can enjoy a drink with your dinner.
… moreC. Hasenauer
This place was amazing, we went and tried to get sat during a big Festival that was happening in the area and we waited Less Than 3 minutes. I ordered the pulled pork quesadilla. My dining Partners had the chicken fingers and a mushroom swiss burger, both were raved about. Our server Josh was next level taking our order without a notebook and getting everything perfect. Price was good for the amount of food and amount of time we spent the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend for a come in and sit down dinner, or for a quick appetizer and drink.
… moreMichael Hixon
No one was there at dinner. Should’ve been a sign that something was off. This place seems more like a social club then a restaurant. The food was awful. The beer cheese doesnt taste right, the cheese curds were tiny and dry, the burger has a weird spicy, tangy
… moreRandy Archer
The best new restaurant I have visited in Watertown. The Shrimp and Grits and the New Orleans style Sugared Bacon were awesome. They also make an excellent Blueberry Cream Italian Soda. Wonderful food, great service and a delightful, friendly staff. I can not wait to go back and try more of their menu. I am a very particular Foodie and this is now my favorite new restaurant. I have been looking for some good Southern style food in the north country for more than a year and this is the place!
… moreAmber Scott
Best southern breakfast, I’ve had in along time! Owner, manager and the whole crew are absolutely great and so helpful, customer service is outstanding ! The food is hands down one of a kind amazing, a touch of southern and northern almost in every plate. We went 2 days in a row and on the 2nd day brought family visiting from TN, they also raved! The art is so different but stunning, Decor is one of a kind and so fun! Highly suggest this place and all the wonderful staff!
PS THEY HAVE SWEET TEA!!!!
… moreRachel Hucko
Stopped in for a bite while passing through, sat outside and had a delicious meal! Homemade queso and hot chips were a great start, then chicken and biscuits and chicken and waffles?! So good. Portion sizes were perfect- nothing leftover and we were all pleasantly full. Would definitely recommend!
… moreHannah Sutton
Got the dog bowl Nachos sponsored by the SPCA. Very friendly staff. Very relaxed setting. They have live music on Thursday’s and Saturday. I got the chicken and waffles and they were very tasty. Nice fluffy waffle with a chicken patty the syrup was very good. Prices are very fair
… moreZak Winn
The food here is wonderful. The autosphere and staff are amazing. It’s such a unique menu especially if you’re looking for something new locally. The pulled pork nachos are served in a dog bowl to help the SPCA, the are amazing….must have.
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