Aubrey's Inn - Village of Cape Vincent

TL;DR: Long wait, food was okay. Read other Yelp reviews that said service was slow. They weren't kidding. We were there on 4th of July around 1:30pm. Maybe 3 other tables. 3 kids, 4 adults at our table, we don't expect quick service, but given the simplicity of our orders (burgers and sandwiches), it shouldn't' have taken us nearly 45 min to get our food in a nearly empty restaurant. Once we were served, the quality was pretty good for the price, although, we were pretty famished, so maybe that's their strategy? The ambiance is nice, and it was fairly clean. Bring your patience.

I've been visiting the 1,000 Islands since I was a little girl and Cape Vincent has always been a favorite stop for lunch after a visit to Tibbets Point Lighthouse. This year when we walked into Aubrey's Inn, I could tell right away that something had changed. The tables were covered with coordinating navy and white tablecloths, lending a nautical vibe to the setting, which was enhanced by the sailing-themed Tiffany-style lamps over each booth. Our server, Taylor, was efficient, warm and polite, offering drink refills and checking on us throughout the meal. Updated bistro surroundings? Check. Excellent waitstaff? Check. But now we come to the coup d'grace: the food. (OMG, people, the FOOD!! If I wasn't certain that Aubrey's Inn had changed management before, it was crystal clear when our food arrived at the table. My children and I ordered grilled cheese on homemade bread and these sandwiches were out of this world. Packed with three different kinds of gooey, melty cheese, my kids inhaled their sandwiches while I fought to savor mine. (A losing battle because it was too delicious for lingering!! LOL!! Can I mention the fries too? Battered, crunchy on the outside and seasoned to perfection. Holy deliciousness!! When the new owner, Marcie, stopped by to check on us, we rhapsodized about our long-gone sandwiches and she told us that she was making tonight's special: Lobster Mac N Cheese in the kitchen... (Wait for it.. AND WOULD I LIKE A SAMPLE?! Uh, yes. Yes, please. People, if you're within a 50-mile radius of Cape Vincent when Marcie makes her Lobster Mac N Cheese, you do yourself a huge disservice not to get your butt to Aubrey's. Made with sharp cheddar and huge chunks of fresh lobster, it will make you weep. Don't miss it. Speaking of the very lovely Marcie, she chatted with us for a while and offered my kids free cookies for dessert. Make sure to say hello to her when you visit...she's the new heart of Aubrey's, her warmth, efficiency and kindness touching all who enter her doors. 5 stars and a new annual favorite! (Katy Regnery, NYT bestselling author

Based on hearing recent compliments by others, we decided to give this restaurant a visit for fish fry and were not disappointed. Staff was very friendly service was great. Fresh salad with assorted greens vegetables was dressed with homemade dressing. The fish was noted as beer battered but seemed more lightly breaded which was exactly to our liking. Portions were very generous and hot. The restaurant has been redecorated and updated to a more pleasant dining atmosphere. The manager, Marcy came out from the kitchen and visited each table. We commented that the fish was delicious and obviously fresh. She noted that it had been delivered that afternoon. We told her that we would definitely be back soon looked forward to trying other items on her updated menu.

This is one our favorite places to eat and hangout. No it's not on the water, but the food is fantastic and they have a great selection of beers. The waitresses are always friendly and accommodating. The owner maintains a strong presence which I think is super important. Highly recommended!

Fast and friendly service every time! The food is all clearly homemade with care, and each dish we try is better than the last! My favorite so far has definitely been their steak, they choose a fresh cut every day and it's always delicious. Do yourself a favor and try them out!