The Cellar Restaurant & Bar on the River Menu – Owego, NY

Type : American restaurant

Location : Owego, NY

We cook from scratch with an American/European Style. We feature Smoked Sandwich Meats and BBQ. Enjoy our fully stocked Bar and 10 Craft Beers on Tap. With Small Plates, Sandwiches, Burgers, Steak, Seafood and Vegetarian, The Cellar has The Taste You Crave. Planning a Party?Call us!

Elegant eatery near the water serving global grub & booze in a warm space with outdoor seating. Based on 392 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

The Cellar Restaurant & Bar on the River 13827

Address:
196 Front St, Owego, NY 13827

Phone: (607) 687-2016

Website: https://thecellarrestaurant.net/

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Hours

Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday 4–9 PM
Saturday 4–9 PM
Sunday 10 AM–7 PM
Monday Closed

Menu

Dinner
French Onion Soup $5.95
Baked Brie
in filo with apricot chutney		 $8.95
Cellar Potato
twice baked with boursin, cheddar, bacon, mushrooms, & onions		 $4.50
Basket Of Sweet Potato Fries
with honey mustard		 $5.95
Fried Pickle Spears
with housemade ranch		 $5.95
Artisan Bread And House Herb Oil
fresh baked		 $6.00
Reuben Balls
with homemade Guinness mustard or 1000 Island		 $9.95
Fried Mac & Cheese
with jalapeño blackberry jam		 $6.95
Cellar Sampler
Chicken Fingers, Reuben Balls, and Fried Mac & Cheese with dipping sauces		 $13.95
Portobello Fritters
with Chipotle Aioli		 $9.95
Lobster Mac And Cheese $13.95
Giant Soft Pretzel
Served with jalapeño cheese sauce & homemade Guinness mustard		 $9.95
Vegetarian
Spanish manchego cheese, asparagus, artichokes, & roasted red peppers		 $12.95
Buffalo CBR
Crispy Buffalo chicken, bacon, mozzarella cheese, & ranch		 $12.95
Seafood
white garlic, herb Havarti cheese, spinach, & shrimp		 $12.95
Smoked Goat Cheese
sautéed leeks & bacon		 $12.95
Grilled Marinated Ahi Tuna
seared rare on a coconut rice cake with wasabi cream and ginger cilantro pesto		 $12.95
Teriyaki Scallops
Baked with bacon and glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce		 $13.95
Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp
with sage butter and crisped gnocchi		 $13.95
Smoked Salmon
House brined and smoked, served with crackers or cucumber slices, and horseradish caper cream		 $13.95
Mussels
steamed in white wine & garlic with grilled baguette		 $11.95
Seafood Cakes
Our own recipe of sweet crab meat and shrimp cakes, panko breaded, served with lemon aioli and cilantro ginger pesto		 $12.95
Seafood Platter
2 Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp and gnocchi, 2 Pan Seared Scallops with a jalepeno cream sauce, and a Seafood Cake with lemon aioli		 $19.50
Big Island
Thick cut bacon & cheddar cheese		 $12.95
Bleu
Melted bleu cheese, thick cut bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and onions		 $13.95
BBQ
Sautéed onions, melted cheddar, thick cut bacon, smothered in a homemade BBQ sauce		 $12.95
The AM Burger
Sliced ham, thick cut bacon, cheddar cheese, smoked ketchup, topped with a fried egg		 $13.95
Southwest Burger
Ground chuck mixed in-house with jalapeños, salsa, and spices. Topped with cheddar cheese, thick cut bacon, and chipotle aioli		 $12.95
Philly Cheese Steak
Thinly sliced steak, served with sautéed peppers, onions, and cooper cheese on a steak roll		 $12.95
Fried Chicken Sandwich
House breaded and fried chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and spicy aioli on ciabatta		 $12.95
Smoked Pastrami
Smoked in-house with melted swiss cheese and dijon mustard served on grilled rye		 $11.95
Popeye’s Smoked Turkey
Smoked in-house, served with spinach, tomato, bacon, and 1000 Island on grilled wheat		 $11.95
Smoked Turkey Cuban
Smoked turkey, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, and dijon mustard pressed within a ciabatta roll		 $11.95
1/2 Rack Of Ribs
Smoked and slow roasted pork ribs in house BBQ sauce served with a side of coleslaw		 $14.95
Pulled Pork Sandwhich
Smoked and slow roasted pulled pork with house BBQ sauce on a roll with a side of coleslaw		 $9.95
Celli Deli Slider Trio
Smoked turkey slider, pastrami slider, and pulled pork slider with a side of coleslaw		 $13.95
French Fries
Coleslaw
Bob’s Potato Salad
Sweet Potato Fries
+$1
BBQ Baked Beans
+$1
Homemade Baked Mac & Cheese
+$1
Harvest Pork Chop
A 10 oz. pork loin grilled and served Dressed up for the season – Chef’s special With Balsamic Local Maple Glaze		 $22.95
Breast Of Duck
Seared crisp duck breast served medium rare with sweet dried cherry sauce		 $27.95
Mediterranean Chicken
Sautéed chicken breast topped with local goat cheese, basil pesto, fresh diced tomato, red onion, and balsamic reduction		 $21.95
Chicken Bartolucci
Egg-battered sautéed chicken breast, baked with spinach ricotta cheese, white wine tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese		 $23.95
Chicken Oscar
Sautéed chicken breast topped with fresh asparagus, sweet crabmeat, and hand-whisked hollandaise sauce		 $27.95
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed chicken breast and mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce over pasta		 $21.95
Lobster Thermidor
8 oz sweet, cold water lobster tail removed from the shell, chunked, sautéed in sherry cream sauce and finished with Swiss cheese		 $33.95
Beef Wellington
Filet mignon with sliced imported prosciutto ham, pate forestiere, baked in puff pastry, and served on Bordelaise sauce		 $33.95
Feta Pasta
Penne tossed with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon marinated feta cheese		 $14.95
Ravioli Special
Your server will be happy to describe our ravioli special!
House
mixed greens, walnuts, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, and harvest dressing		 $8.95
Garden
mixed greens and vegetables, with your choice of homemade dressing		 $7.95
Caesar
romaine tossed with imported Pecorino Romano cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing		 $8.95
Spinach
bacon, mushrooms, and hard boiled egg topped with warm homemade bacon dressing		 $9.95
Sesame Seed Encrusted Ahi Tuna
seared rare, on mixed greens, with wasabi infused goat cheese, wonton stri ps, and ginger dressing		 $16.95
Chicken (6 Oz) $6.00
Sautéed Portobello $4.00
Shrimp (5) $8.00
Filet (4 Oz) $12.00
The Fresh Catch
Your server will be happy to describe our catch of the day! When purchasing seafood, we consider long-term vitality of harvested species and the well being of the oceans
Salmon
Charbroiled Faroe Island Salmon served with a compound herb butter		 $22.95
Seafood Czarina
A delectable combination of scallops, shrimp, and lobster tail sautéed in a spicy cream sauce, served over pasta. Also available with homemade marinara		 $28.95
Lobster Tail
6 oz. sweet, cold water tail served with drawn butter		 $23.95
Petite Surf & Turf
4 oz. Gillette Filet Mignon and your choice of one small plate seafood selection		 $28.95
New York Strip
Traditional: A 12 oz. hand cut New York Strip, charbroiled to your liking		 $27.95
The Cellar Cut Filet Mignon
Traditional: Eight ounces of our hand-cut, lightly seasoned steak, charbroiled and served with a side of Bourbon Barbeque sauce. Half Portion: served with potato du jour		 $14.95
Gillette
Served with bleu cheese peppercorn butter, and on a bed of fresh red pepper pesto		 $5.00
Smothered
Sautéed mushrooms, peppers, and onions		 $4.00
Shrimp Milanese
Sautéed shrimp served with our house herb infused virgin olive oil		 $8.00
Oscar
Fresh steamed asparagus, sweet jumbo crab, and hand-whisked hollandaise sauce		 $13.00
Whiskey
Pan seared steak with a housemade to order mustard whiskey sauce		 $5.00
Sunday Brunch
From Scratch Danish
Cheese, Blueberry, or Apple Get yours before they’re gone!		 $3.00
3 Eggs, Any Style
Served with toast, bacon, and homefries		 $6.95
Baked Eggs
Spicy red sauce with peppers and cheese topped with two eggs over homefries, and baked in a skillet		 $9.95
House Made Corned Beef Hash
Baked in a skillet, topped with two eggs. Served with toast		 $10.95
Breakfast Pizza
Mozzarella, scrambled eggs, sautéed sausage, peppers, onions, topped with cheddar cheese		 $12.95
Breakfast Sandwich
Bacon or Sausage, egg and cheese on an everything bagel, served with homefries		 $7.95
Smokin’ Spicy Wrap
Scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, and cheese spiced up and rolled in a tortilla		 $8.95
Bob’s Favorite Spanish Omelet
Stuffed with ham, cheese, peppers and onions, topped with salsa		 $9.95
Mediterranean Omelet
Stuffed with sautéed fresh spinach, feta cheese, diced tomato and basil		 $8.95
Bacado Omelet
Stuffed with bacon, avocado, and cheddar cheese		 $9.95
Chicken Fried Steak
Tender pork, served with white gravy and french fries		 $10.95
Sausage, Biscuit, And Gravy
Fluffy buttermilk biscuit, smothered in homemade sausage gravy		 $10.95
Steak & Eggs
4 oz. filet mignon and two eggs any style served with toast and homefries		 $17.95
Filet Mignon And Lobster Hash
Chunks of lobster in potato hash layered with sautéed spinach, and a 4 oz. filet mignon topped with a poached egg and hollandaise		 $23.95
Mushroom Crepe
Homemade crepes stuffed with wild mushrooms and gouda		 $9.95
2 Cheese Blintzes
Homemade crepes filled with mascarpone and cream cheese topped with fresh fruit		 $7.95
Portobello Mushroom And Veggie
Sautéed sliced portobello on whole wheat with spinach, tomato, red onion, mozzarella, and spicy chipotle mayonnaise with french fries		 $9.95
Philly Cheese Steak
Thinly sliced steak, served with sautéed peppers, onions, and cooper cheese on an artisan baguette roll with french fries		 $12.95
Popeye’s Smoked Turkey
Smoked in-house, served with spinach, tomato, bacon, and 1000 Island on grilled wheat with French fries		 $11.95
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Ham, melted cooper cheese, boursin, and tomato on a toasted croissant with French fries		 $11.95
Florentine Benedict
with sautéed spinach		 $9.95
Traditional Benedict
with baked ham		 $9.95
Salmon Benedict
house smoked salmon and asparagus spears		 $10.95
Maryland Crabcake Benedict
panko breaded sweet crab meat and shrimp cakes		 $13.95
Lobster Cream Benedict
with lobster and a spinach cream sauce		 $14.95
3 Homemade Pancakes $5.95
French Toast
Thick slices of Brioche, batter dipped and grilled		 $5.95
Stuffed French Toast
Batter dipped thick cut Brioche, stuffed with cinnamon mascarpone and grilled		 $8.95
Belgian Waffle
Drizzled with butter and dusted with powdered sugar		 $5.95
The AM Burger
Sliced ham, thick cut bacon, cheddar cheese, smoked ketchup, topped with a fried egg		 $13.95
Big Island Burger
Thick cut bacon & cheddar cheese		 $12.95
BBQ Burger
Sautéed onions, melted cheddar, thick cut bacon, smothered in housemade BBQ sauce		 $12.95
House
Mixed greens, walnuts, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, and harvest dressing		 $8.95
Garden
Mixed greens and vegetables, with your choice of homemade dressing		 $7.95
Caesar
Romaine tossed with imported Pecorino Romano cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing		 $8.95
Chicken (6 Oz) $6.00
Sautéed Portobello $4.00
Shrimp (5) $8.00
Filet (4 Oz) $12.00
2 Eggs $2.95
1 Pancake $2.00
Housemade Sausage $3.00
Thick Cut Bacon $3.00
Ham Slice $2.00
Toast $1.00
Homefries $1.50
Everything Bagels $3.95
Coffee, Hot Tea $2.25
Juice $2.25
Ice Tea, Lemonade $2.25
Sodas $2.25
Espresso $3.95
Cappuccino $5.95
Dinner To Go Menu
Smoked Salmon
house brined and smoked, served with crackers and horseradish caper cream		 $13.00
Baked Brie
in filo with apricot chutney and crackers		 $9.00
Cellar Potato
twice baked with boursin, cheddar, bacon, mushrooms & onions		 $4.50
Artisan Bread Full Loaf With Bottled House Herb Oil $15.00
Fried Mac & Cheese
with jalapeno blackberry jam		 $6.00
Fried Pickles Spears
with ranch		 $4.00
Rueben Balls
with homemade Guinness mustard or thousand island		 $8.00
House
mixed greens, walnuts, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries and harvest dressing		 $7.00
Caesar
romaine tossed with imported Pecorino Romano cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing		 $7.00
Garden
mixed greens and vegetables with your choice of homemade dressing		 $7.00
Sesame Seed Encrusted Ahi Tuna
seared rare, on mixed greens, with wasabi infused goat cheese, wonton strips, and ginger dressing		 $15.00
Philly Cheese Steak
sliced steak, served with sautéed peppers, onions, and cooper cheese on a steak roll		 $13.00
Smoked Pastrami
smoked in house with melted swiss cheese and Dijon mustard served on grilled rye		 $11.50
Popeye’s Smoked Turkey
smoked in house served with spinach, tomato, bacon & 1000 island on wheat		 $11.50
Smoked Turkey Cuban
smoked turkey, ham, swiss, pickles, Dijon mustard on a ciabatta roll		 $11.50
Pulled Pork Sandwich
smoked and slow roasted pulled pork with house BBQ on a roll with a side of coleslaw		 $10.00
1/2 Rack Of Ribs
smoked and slow roasted pork ribs in house BBQ sauce served with a side of coleslaw		 $15.00
French Fries
Homemade Baked Mac & Cheese
BBQ Baked Beans
BBQ
sautéed onions w/ BBQ sauce		 $14.00
Bleu
sautéed mushrooms and onions		 $14.00
Big Island
Cheddar Cheese and Bacon		 $13.00
Pork Loin
10oz pork loin grilled and served with balsamic maple glaze		 $23.00
Salmon
Charbroiled Faroe Island Salmon served with a compound herb butter		 $23.00
Chicken Special
We will be happy to describe the special for you
Shrimp Scampi
Baked with garlic & herbs and served over linguine with broccoli		 $23.00
New York Strip
A 12oz hand cut New York Strip, charbroiled to your liking		 $28.00
Cellar Cut Filet Mignon
8oz of our hand cut, lightly seasoned steak charbroiled to your liking with Bourbon BBQ		 $30.00
Gillette
Bleu cheese peppercorn butter and on a bed of red pepper pesto		 $4.00
Smothered
Sautéed mushrooms, peppers, and onions		 $4.00
Shrimp Milanese
Sautéed shrimp with our house herb oil		 $7.00
Sunday To Go Menu
Smoked Salmon Bagel
House smoked salmon and cream cheese on a bagel		 $7.00
Chicken Fried Steak
Tender pork, served with white gravy and French Fries		 $11.00
House Made Corned Beef Hash
Baked in a skillet topped with two eggs. Served with your choice of toast		 $11.00
Bob’s Favorite Spanish Omelet
Stuffed with ham, cheese, peppers and onions, topped with salsa. Served with your choice of toast and home fries		 $10.00
Mediterranean Omelet
Stuffed with sautéed fresh spinach, feta cheese, diced tomato and basil. Served with your choice of toast and home fries		 $10.00
Bacado Omelet
Stuffed with bacon, avocado and cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of toast and home fries		 $10.00
Breakfast Pizza
Mozzarella, scrambled eggs, sautéed sausage, peppers, onions, topped with cheddar cheese		 $10.00
Smokin’ Spicy Wrap
Scrambled eggs, ham, bacon and cheese spiced up and rolled in a tortilla		 $9.00
Big Island Burger
8 oz choice ground chuck with lettuce, tomato, onion, thick cut smoked bacon & cheddar cheese served with French Fries		 $13.00
Philly Cheese Steak
Sliced steak, served with sautéed peppers, onions, and cooper cheese on an artisan baguette roll with French Fries		 $13.00
Smoked Pastrami
Smoked in house with melted swiss cheese and Dijon mustard served on grilled rye		 $11.50
Popeye’s Smoked Turkey
Smoked in house served with spinach, tomato, bacon & 1000 island on wheat served with French Fries		 $11.50
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Ham, cooper cheese, tomato, boursin served with French Fries		 $11.50
3 Mini Danish
One of each kind: Blueberry, Mascarpone Cheese, Apple
9″ Broccoli Quiche
Bagel (2)
With Smoked Salmon, Veggie Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese
Corn Beef Hash
Sausage Biscuits And Gravy
(2) 6 Oz NY Strips
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Reservations: thecellarrestaurant.net

Reviews

Alison DeNee
Visited the Cellar for dinner with family. Our server Riley was fun and very accommodating! Food was very good for not a crazy amount of money. One of the best whiskey sours I’ve had in a while!

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Melissa S.
Good food and drinks. I usually sit at the bar to eat. They also have a Sunday brunch which is nice if you sit on the back porch facing the river. I had the corned beef hash skillet which was too salty (the corned beef). My friend had the Mediterranean omelet which he thoroughly enjoyed. The backdoor omelet was good.

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Monica Krathaus
Amazing food!! Lobster thermidor was out of this world! Delicious French onion soup. Ribeye cooked to perfection. Lemon drop martini fabulous. Our server was great! Can’t say enough about the entire dining experience. Looking forward to our next trip back!!

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Marcus Spera
I’ve always enjoyed the cellar, but was a little worried when on a Saturday night we were notified they were short staffed. The food did take longer than it normally does, however, the quality was still excellent. The drinks were great, the bread was fresh, and the service, while slower, was still as courteous as ever. Still highly recommend

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Vahn
Pretty good restaurant, very pricy though. The atmosphere is phenomenal, and we only experienced service at the bar area but the bartender was courteous and quick with our requests.

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Noelle I
Friendly staff. Great food. Husband loved the huge mojito. Mussels were delicious, they had lots of garlic. The house salad was tasty as well the homemade red Italian dressing was different but I enjoyed the walnuts and cheese on the salad as well. My husband loved the homemade marinara with his pasta. If we are ever in the area again we would definitely stop by.

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Barb Fox
Ohmigosh, love, love The Cellar! I don’t think I’ve had one thing on the menu that isn’t delicious! The owner is the chef, which is always so impressive to me, and he clearly takes great pride in his work, rightfully so. Service is always friendly and timely, and you can always count on an extraordinary meal.

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Lynn Cione
What a fabulous evening we had! We were heading home after a road trip and was staying in Owego for the night. Made reservations and grateful to have gotten in. I had the monkfish special and my husband had the filet mignon. It was all fabulous! The fish was so fresh and the flavor combination of lemon, olives, and celery, was brilliant. So delicious! The house salad was phenomenal but the dressing?? So good we bought a bottle to take home. Our server Sandy was attentive, helpful, and so friendly. We will definitely be back! I highly recommend this restaurant! Make sure you make reservations, this is a very popular restaurant!

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Brittany
The food was AMAZING! Our waiter Riley was super attentive and knowledgeable. I usually never get specials, but the way he described a special appetizer sold us! Great overall experience!

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Brett Hatfield
Food is impeccable, service is outstanding. Sandy took great care of us. Best fillet ever! Outstanding value.

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