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The Blue Mingo Grill


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4 of 5 stars 20 ratings
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#8 of 21 restaurants in Cooperstown
  • Average price*: £ 16 ($ 26)
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2 of 5 stars
Natick, MA
5 Jul 2009

Ever go to one of those restaurants where you're treated like a second-class citizen, or you're made to wait unnecessarily, because you don't have a reservation? That's the Blue Mingo Grill in a nutshell. The hostess made a big production out of the fact that we didn't have a reservation. Once we were seated, we felt rushed -- from the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lafayette Hill, PA
28 Jun 2009

As you pull up to the restaurant, past the boats and along the gravel road, you will begin to wonder if you are in the right place. Don't worry. You are. The restaurant is part of a boatyard complex which is a bit disconcerting until you get inside and see how charming it is. The tables overlook the lake, the... more

9 Jun 2009

Before we visited Cooperstown, we looked up some restaurants on the web. We decided we'd try the Blue Mingo Grill because it's on the water. We took a dry run to the restaurant earlier in the day and were a little put off by the outside of the back of the restaurant. But we knew the food sounded good and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia P.A.
28 Mar 2009

The good old Blue Mingo Grill!! This is a must not miss during a visit to Cooperstown. The establishment has a lot to offer. Gas for boats from the water To Go Food for boats Boat rentals-large and small Water rentals-tubes etc A store A full bar A restaurant The food is pretty good and service to match. Indoor and... more

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1 of 5 stars
Macedon, NY
5 Sep 2008

Visited this restaurant based on Trip Advisor reviews, but were sadly disappointed. The view of the lake was nice. The service was terrible. We waited nearly an hour for our food and other guests who ordered after us were served first. Burger was undercooked. Not much of a menu selection (no children's menu). Smell of gas and oil from the... more

31 Jul 2008

Had dinner T The Blue Mingo Grill on July 28, 2008, and although a friend highly recommended the restaurant, was somewhat reluctant to eat there because of a few negative reviews. However, the food was delicious, the service excellent, and the view, outstanding. My experience was so positive, that I returned the next day for a repeat performance and had... more

25 Jul 2008

We were a little apprehensive about the Blue Mingo after reading some of the reviews, but when we ate there in early July it seemed to us that the restaurant had taken some of the criticism to heart. Service was exceptional, the menu was imaginative, and the views from the porch were great. Prices also seemed to us appropriate; and... more

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3 of 5 stars
Cooperstown
31 May 2008

Usually good food and a great view-Howver the service always is very slow-i went last saturday and had to leave a bad tip(14%) do to bad service more

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5 of 5 stars
Miami, Florida
9 Sep 2007

Reviews on this website are all over the place, but I come down strongly in favor of the Blue Mingo Grill. Maybe their kitchen is erratic, but the night I was there the food was wonderful, and the service fine. It is a beautiful lakeside (on top of the lake, actually) location, which sets a relaxed, vacation mood. We arrived... more

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1 of 5 stars
Connecticut
22 Aug 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

I was not impressed with the selection of food and it was overpriced. The only thing on the menu that I found appetizing was the Maine lobster. It was excellent, but way overpriced. My husband was not as lucky. He ordered shrimp with polenta. Not only did the dish look totally unappetizing when it arrived at the table, but the... more

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The Blue Mingo Grill Address

West Lake Road, PO Box 190, Cooperstown, NY
Tel: 607-547-7496
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.