Location: Owego
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New York, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Owego
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Owego. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Owego is a town in Tioga County, New York, United States. The population was 19,883 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the Iroquois word Ahwaga, meaning where the valley widens.
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10. Back Alley Pig
Reviewed By RonL40
The Back Alley faces a parking lot -- it's free parking there so you're in the center of town if you find a space in the lot. If you're walking, go to The Kitchen and just past their front door, to the left you'll find go narrow walkway to the Pig. You'll find picnic-style seating that's perfect for a real BBQ restaurant. Order at the window... we had two different sandwiches and they were both great. Try the cole slaw on the side. Yum. I'd definitely have the Southern pimento BBQ sandwich again. Perfect sauce, great bread. Couldn't be better. Inexpensive, too!
9. Big Belly's Southside Deli
Big Belly's Southside Deli - A Real Deli ...we fill your Belly Home of our famous Philly Cheesesteak.
Reviewed By Willof72
I've eaten here several times in the past and have never been disappointed. My last order was a cheese steak which not only was huge in portion but delicious to boot. Pricing is good, staff is always pleasant. Want a full belly? Give them a try...
8. Tioga Trails Cafe
Overall Ratings
3 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Batesb
The service is very good here. The owners are very friendly and talkative! There is always music playing which makes it very relaxing and enjoyable while you are eating. The food is good and the drinks are also good. We visit their once at least once a month during the fall and winter!
7. Harris Diner
Overall Ratings
3 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Marty5755
While in Tioga County on business, I was on my way out of town when I spotted this cute little place. Am I ever glad I did!! It's small, but spotlessly clean, so cute and just the right size for that 'down home' feeling! The menu is small, but everything on it is home made and looked great! My friend and I had breakfast; perfectly cooked eggs with the most delicious home fries!! Service was excellent and the waitress was so friendly and fun! So many 'regulars' in there and I felt like I was back in my childhood as I listened to the greetings and 'see ya laters' Such a sweet place! AND...are you ready for this? It's decorated by and for Yankee baseball fans!! The owner is a die-hard Yankees fan and has so many cool Yankee things from over the years! If you're looking for a great meal, good company, friendly atmosphere, this is the place. Not fancy, just right! Nice people, working hard to fill your tummy and send you on your way with a smile! Reminds me of why I love small town America!
6. The Cellar Restaurant & Bar on the River
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Casual,fine dining for dinner and Sunday brunch. From scratch kitchen. Full bar. Bar, main and enclosed river view dining rooms. Eclectic menu choices including: house smoked BBQ and salmon, burgers, steaks, fresh seafood, duck, chicken, flat bread pizzas
Reviewed By Susan P
We enjoyed our dinner and our view. Food was good. I would recommend this restaurant, though it is more expensive than others in town, but worth the price.
5. River Rock Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Family Dining. We serve Gyros!!
Reviewed By Linda S
The portobello mushroom burger is the best Iâve had anywhere. Soft bun covers a deliciously roasted large mushroom topped with spinach and roasted red bell pepper. Itâs perfectly seasoned and just the right size - not so stuffed that you canât bite into it, but plenty to fill. The veggie wrap has a nice variety of vegetables - much more than some restaurants that rely on basic lettuce and tomato. Comes with nice cup of cole slaw, fries and pickle. Relaxing view of the river and friendly staff. Definitely one of my favorite places to go for a casual, relaxing lunch.Thank you!
4. River Rose Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By oneupstatenewyorker
I have reviewed the exceptional River Rose Cafe before, but having gone there for 30 yrs at this point, it warrants yet another review, following another wonderful lunch experience today, on their outside back terrace, overlooking the Susquehanna River. After a brief closure last year, I am still basking in the relief that the Cafe reopened! This lunch-only restaurant, (and the Hand of Man shop of which it is a part,) remains a hidden treasure in the Owego area, still unknown to many, tucked away in the shop. The food is excellent - soups, salads, wraps, all made on premises, and the desserts, which are to die for. Whether dining inside or out, this small cafe is very big on quality and beauty, with very reasonable prices. The staff almost become friends over time. It doesn't get much better.
3. MJ's Bar and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Tonihoney
We met up with two other couples for lunch recently. The outside area is pleasant. I never checked out the inside area. Men had hamburgers which they liked. Two of the ladies had the spicy (?) street tacos with grilled chicken. They are quite tiny & could have been very delicious. However - they are bland - like nursing home food. We had to get some sauce & limes to jazz them up. This helped, but I think some cilantro & a tad more spice would have improved the taste. We added rice & beans & they were bland & tasteless. And $4.50 for the world's cheapest foods - give me a break. Sorry for this review - perhaps the other dishes are more adventurous. Our waitress was good & kept checking on us.Thank you for your review.. We will check in on the quality control for the tacos, they are usually quite flavorful, I apologize. Definitely check out some of our "Bigger Plates" options next time, I guarantee you won't leave hungry! Our Firecracker Fries and Pho-Nomenal are known for their unique flavor combinations, also - definitely worth a try. Hope to Wow you next time!
2. Parkview Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By JohnandJaneS
Had a lite early dinner there. By 7 PM on a Thursday the restaurant was already almost packed. Service and food were good (not great). We had chicken tenders, fish tacos. The dipping sauce for the chicken was good, the tacos were pretty to look at and unusual but tasty. Very good home made potato chips. Not a good place for a quiet intimate dinner, especially if there's a group or two towards the back. Absolutely nothing to absorb the sound and at times sounded like we were sitting in an echo chamber. Best bet to get some peace during dinner is to pick a table close to the front by the bar. At least, that was our experience. The modern art on the back walls (for sale, of course) is very colorful and pleasing to look at.
What to do and see in Owego, United States: The Best Places and Tips
1. The Owego Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 133 reviews
A casual café in the heart of the Historic District of the Village of Owego. Enjoy breakfast & lunch daily! Many specials offered along with our daily hot soups, hot & cold sandwiches, salads, desserts & pastries. A large selection of beverage choices fro
Reviewed By marvi62
Stopped here for lunch on way back to Philadelphia from long weekend in Ithaca. What a great find! The carrot-potato-dill soup was incredible. Everything was made from scratch - cornbread muffins (we bought 3 more to take home), portobello mushroom sandwich, roast beef sandwich to order, and fresh roast turkey on sourdough bread. You place your order at the counter and they bring the food out when it's ready. The cafe is open for breakfast and lunch (not dinner). If this cafe was closer to our house, we would be regulars!
Owego Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Owego
