Eben's Hearth - Potsdam

Wings were dry no sauce, ribs were the same. Salad was just iceberg lettuce.

I actually love this place. The majority of the food they have is decent. The two stars though are for me and my ND friends. A lot of complex flavor profiles and textures that may make it difficult to find something to eat. A recent change to their menu is what lowered the stars for food. Rest assured, if you don't have food issues, you will love their food.

This place was a lot better than I expected it to be. I asked for the steak rare and it came out medium rare which is what I actually wanted. The mac and cheese was pretty good for stovetop mac. If it was baked and had some browned cheese on top it probably would have been one of the best macs I've had at a restaurant. The coleslaw was the wettest coleslaw I've ever had but once I drained it it was actually really good. Pic included for how much wet I took out of the slaw. The service was nice and speedy and the wait staff was very pleasant. The atmosphere is so so, but the things that matter went well above my expectations.

Stopped in for dinner after a ball game, got there at a few minutes before 8. Waited a few minutes while one waitress was taking someone’s order. Another waitress came over and told us they were closed. The internet and message on phone both said they close at 9, she said they just changed to summer hours and now close at 8. We were there before 8. We were weekly patrons, probably won’t be back!

The food was better than I was expecting and everyone enjoyed their food. Service wasn't bad. The main reason this place is getting docked a few starts is one its pretty dirty, the bench seat was sagging and felt like it would give way. Worst the bathroom had literally puddles of urine on the floor, it was nasty. I'm willing to try again but some major cleaning needs to happen, I just hope the kitchen was cleaner.