Johnny B Good - Acra

When one refers to a restaurant as a greasy spoon diner , the phrase is usually meant as a nostalgic term of endearment. At this place, however, the phrase is used as a factual description: Not only are the spoons greasy here, but the forks, knives, tables, and floor are, too. Heaven only knows what 's going on in the kitchen if this is the best presentation they can make in the dining area for customers. The food is rather bland and uninspired, too.

Driving 23 and starving, this place showed up at the right time. We parked and went inside for lunch. Noticing the sign on the door that stated that they only accept cash (WTF in 2014), we rifled through our wallets to see if we had any cabbage. We did. The place was cute, decked out in turquoise, black and white checkers...that 50's style. The floor was really dirty, though, and needed a mopping. We both ordered the veggie burger that came with french fries. There was also the choice of cole slaw, potato or mac salad. I went with macaroni, he went with slaw. The burger was a boca style, topped with cheese and a pre packaged mashed avocado/guacamole type thing. It was good, that's what matters. The macaroni salad was homemade, needed a bit of salt, but was fine, too. Afterward, we opted for a scoop of ice cream. It was pretty good, however I detected ice crystals in mine which could mean that it's been in the freezer for a bit, or not covered properly while in there. Not a big deal to us. Service was fine, food was good. Prices were reasonable. However, in this era, businesses who do not take credit or debit cards are inconveniencing their guests. Not to mention, it can most certainly turn away potential revenue since many folks aren't traveling with spare cash these days. At least have an ATM machine. Stop if you have cash.

I don't understand what people expect in the Catskill Mountains, but the food at this restaurant was good and reasonably priced. The place was clean and had a charming 1950s theme with tasty, simple dishes. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

I have to say, after reading some negative reviews, I was pleasantly surprised by my experience at this restaurant. I decided to keep it simple and ordered a burger deluxe, which was perfectly cooked with fresh lettuce and onions. The atmosphere was charming with 50's nostalgia, including Drink Coca Cola signs and vintage pictures on the walls. The service was attentive and the waitress was fantastic. I will definitely be returning with my mom, who grew up during that time period. It will be fun to hear her reminisce while I enjoy a delicious chocolate ice cream soda. Overall, this was a great find and I highly recommend giving it a try. And don't forget to check out the arcade/game room and gazebo for performances!

We had high hopes but were left disappointed. The concept is good, but the execution falls short. The food lacks flavor and is not cooked to perfection. The booths are cramped and not very comfortable. The cleanliness is subpar and the young staff seem inexperienced. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back anytime soon.