Tillman’s Historic Village Inn

Very disappointing visit last Sunday, June 19^th. Having been there many times, driving from the city is usually worth it. It is not a fancy brunch buffet, but good, consistent food– not so much this visit. We had an early seating, and despite being one of the first group through, the ham at the carving station was very dry and hard to chew, the bacon was very chewy, and the juices were warm. Even though the tray of eggs Benedict had just been filled, all the yolks were overdone and hard. Another disappointment– no turkey at the carving station despite the Father’s Day ad included it in the menu. The thing that irritated me the most though, not getting the omelette as I ordered it. I asked for tomatoes on the outside, and before I could say anything when she handed it to me, the chef shrugged, said she put the tomatoes on the inside, but they weren’t cooked. If omelettes are made to order, then make them to order– especially if you’re not being slammed.
Will probably go back, because it’s a family favorite, and this was an outlier experieince, but last week it just wasn’t good for me.

Stopped here for dinner on a Saturday night after checking out two of the local wineries. The restaurant was packed but we were greeted immediately and didn’t have to wait to be seated.
Our waitress was nice and seemed knowledgeable on the menu. I had the seafood Mac n cheese which was huge! Came with a salad and bread. The salad was kinda weird, it came in a small bowl on top of a plate and the dressing wasn’t mixed in so I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to try and eat it from the bowl or dump it into the plate so I could mix it. The bread was pretty good though, tasted like it was baked the same day.
The seafood mac was also very good, it comes piping hot and so does the plate. The plate was actually still hot several minutes after I got it and I forgot until my wrist was reminded. Took half of the Mac home as it was a pretty good serving.
For the price, you definitely get your money worth. If I had to classify this restaurant, I would call it traditional, which would explain the clientele, many senior citizens and a few families. I think this restaurant could draw in more young couples by adding a few craft beers to their draft menu and a few experimental dishes, perhaps some cooked with or pair able with local wines.
Would come back if I’m ever in the area again and in the mood for a classic American meal.

Stopped here on a whim while traveling in the area. Historic building and grounds is quite nice. Staff was friendly though the host seemed overwhelmed and disorganized. Food was good, adequate but nothing out of the ordinary. My prime rib was cooked to requested temperature and doneness but there wasn’t the usual crust I enjoy on prime rib elsewhere. The mashed potatoes were served in a side bowl and swimming in butter. They were reminiscent of a high school cafeteria experience. We requested bread plates to go with our loaf of bread, this seemed out of the ordinary to the server. Overall not bad but nothing outstanding or compelling for us to drive a long way to visit again.

If you want a great prime rib this is the place to go to. I have also had their ribs and Friday fish. Their Sunday buffet is the best as well. Service has always been great. But the prime rib is like none other. 3 different sizes, always tender, cooked to perfection and always juicy. Last night with no reservations and the place being packed, we were seated right away. A must good to place.

It’s a bit of a zoo on Thanksgiving at the Village Inn, but we love the prime rib here. The thanksgiving buffet was really good– the mashed potatoes and gravy were great, and the butternut squash was the best I’ve ever had. I complimented the squash to the guy replenishing the buffet and he said he would let Justin know I liked it. He thought that Justin oven roasted it before mixing in honey and other yummy ingredients. Well, Justin, it was delicious! The turkey, ham, and prime rib were all perfectly done to our liking, and the shrimp cocktail and salad bar was really fresh and delicious. The server was lovely and sweet and helpful. The only reason this isn’t a five star rating is because the desserts were just okay– although truth be told, none of us really had room for dessert for hours after the buffet. Also, the new big room was quite noisy. Hopefully they’ll add drapes or something to tone down the sound reverb.

We have always enjoyed our meals here. Today we had lunch: Lobsterwurst sandwich, Chef’s Famous Reuben, and a cup of Philly Cheesesteak soup came with both meals, plus thin handmade potato chips. All delicious but the Lobsterwurst was outstanding and unique! Great service. We ate for $ 30 and were pleasantly full.

My husband & I go there every year for our birthdays. We have NEVER had poor service or food. We have always been treated as if they consider us dear friends. Even the bus boy on last night, Kevin was very friendly. Our waiter Tom is always professional, polite & attentive.
I had the broiled captain’s platter. I have eaten in the outer banks and have never had a seafood platter as good as this. Small lobster tail, two hug clams casinos, lots of large shrimp & sea scallops and fish. I ate about half & brought the rest home
My husband got chicken almondine which struck me as odd because he is not one for chicken but he really enjoyed it. It is always decorated nicely for Christmas. It is a charming place to eat dinner and Sunday dinner as well. Looking forward to going again for his birthday. Well worth the hour drive.

I have never been to Tillmans before this past weekend.
I was impressed by it’s furnishings and how it looked so upscale. When my family walked in the restaurant (via the back door where there was an arrow pointing to enter) we walked through the restaurant to the hostess stand to be told by who I assume is the owner «thanks for coming» without him even looking up from his news paper.
The restaurant appeared to be taken care of well and appeared clean.
When we told him we had reservations, out name wasn’t on the list. My mother had made reservations a few days prior, but later revealed to us it sounded like the person on the phone didn’t even write anything down. Turns out she was right. This was no issue, thankfully, as when we arrived things were slow. (My family and I drove over 1 hour to get to tillmans FYI).
Before you decide on brunch or dinner make sure you ask when brunch is over. When my family had brunch we had an experience where brunch was broken down as my family and others were still eating. It was unprofessional. We later found out there was a wedding that was being set up for. Thankfully we were all mostly done with our meal.
The wait staff however were on top of refilling coffee and water and cleaning up plates, they were also courteous and kind. They are a true asset to Tillmans.
As a side note, avoid brunch, you’ll regret eating it in about an hour sadly. If you are going to eat brunch, make your own omelette or get a waffle, which are made fresh.
I can imagine the dinner service might be better from what I’ve read from other reviews, but brunch soiled my appetite to to return to tillmans.
I give my review a three just based on the wait staff and atmosphere of tillmans. The brunch meal left more to be desired.

I would give this place no stars if I could. I’ve now eaten here three times and each time it’s gotten worse. The last time it was the service and all off our food was cold. I’m not one to send my food back so when the waitress saw that no one barely aye any of their food, it’s a good sign something is wrong with it. Guess this place is for people who never had good food before. Will NEVER go again. Nor would I recommend this place to anyone…

I’d been to Tillmans Village Inn a few times before, always with a large group of my cousins-​in-​law.
For my 10^th annual trip to Mitchell Lane, J suggested we go on a date to the Village Inn, for some steak. He made a reservation (unncessary for a Wednesday, but brownie points for thinking ahead), and even got a flower arrangement from Bloom’s delivered. We were seated at the booth closest to the fireplace.
They’re known for their prime rib, but I’m not a huge prime rib person, so I ordered the filet with mushrooms, chose side salad with tomato basil vinaigrette (versus the Philly Cheese Steak soup) and cauliflower (versus potato, especially since baked potatoes aren’t available until after 4pm). J got the french onion soup, salad, and King Cut of prime rib with cauliflower. Fresh white loaf bread with butter in plastic packets was warm and served at the same time as the salad.
Food was as expected, though the mushrooms I’d ordered were on J’s prime rib, so they got me a side of mushrooms. Steak was cooked as I’d requested and had decent flavor. Cauliflower was still a bit al dente, as I like. J was pleased with his soup and prime rib, and ate the mushrooms anyway, though he doesn’t recommend ordering mushrooms with prime rib.
It’s a decent option for the area, and I know there are those who love it. It’s one of the few that has stayed consistenly good through the years in the area. While they can handle large groups, be prepared for a longer dining experience with lots of time to catch up, and be prepared to be flexible in terms of order accuracy.

Spent a night here a while back when friends of ours booked it for us
when we where visiting.
The Hotel is cute with wellkept gardens from the outside and the rooms are clean
and large and looks pretty much like most 2 – 3 star hotels in the same class.
The biggest problem was the extremely rude person i encountered while checking out. Since our american friends had booked the room we werent sure if it was paid already so i stepped in to the lobby (wich is pretty much the bar of the restaurant) and asked the only guy there wich was the chef or at least someone in the kitchen if our room was paid or else i was going to pay it.
Since he wasnt finding the ways through the books with the bookings/​payments very well he was going to ask some manager/​owner/​boss on the upper floor. Fine i thought and waited.
After a few minutes a large rude aggresive guy with glasses comes bursting through the door asking me loud «Whats this about the room already beeing paid!?!» I was shocked by his ways but tried to explain that we had friends living in the area who had booked the room and i was not sure if it was paid or not so i wanted to know so we could pay (if it wasnt paid already) and be on our way. He stares at me looking mad asking «Who was suppose to pay the room you think?» And i try to explain again but then told him i just want to pay and be on my way.
He told me the price of the room and i paid and left.
This guy was so aggresive he actually scared me and for what??? For asking if our friends had paid the room in advance? For wanting to settle the bill before leaving?
I travel in my work and privatly every month the year around in europe, asia and america and have lived on cheap inns, road motels and 5 star resorts and NEVER been treated so badly.
This guy treated me like a thief when i had done NOTHING wrong. Unaccaptable!
I would never ever think of returning to this place and it is a shame since the Tillman’s Historic Village in is a nice little place if it would have had the right manager.

This place is awful.
Go somewhere else!
The food is not good and they use frozen vegetables. My partner had food poisoning from there, along with our neighbor who grew up here and frequented this place, after a Sunday brunch and eating Eggs Benedict. They use pre-​purchased-​cooked eggs instead of cooking them to order. It most likely costs more than pre-​purchased food too, and the quality is poor.
In short, this restaurant had it’s time decades ago, but the owners are out of touch with what people want and expect. I will not return and have mentioned to several others to avoid this place.
This area sorely lacks in restaurants, but I would travel to other restaurants to eat versus considering the Village Inn.

This place is famous for their prime rib according to the locals… but when we decided to check it out it was brunch-​time so we decided to order… BRUNCH!!! And, a lovely buffet brunch it was complete with lots of breakfast and lunch choices, an omelet AND a Belgian waffle station, and a salad bar.
The choices were very traditional… eggs benedict, cottage cheese, pickled beets, baked chicken, bacon, fruit, pasta and potato salads, biscuits with sausage gravy, and lots of desserts… The service was very friendly. And the country setting was welcoming and warm.
The star of the show for me were these little pancakes that I thought were latkes but turned out to taste exactly like the tortilla espanola that I ate every day while I traveled through Spain. Intentional or not, that just made my day.

This is pretty much the only place I eat out with my family when I visit them anymore, but it’s surprisingly a good eat every time. I tend to order the same thing when we go for dinner, Haddock Almondine (or something like that). It’s always just as delicious as the last time. The prices are very reasonable and the staff is very warm and friendly. On weekends the have THE BEST brunch buffet I have ever been to in NY or New England, if you go you must try the waffles. You can also sit outside in the summer which is always a treat.

Take your typical diner, bring it to a Men’s Warehouse and buy it a cheap suit made of earth-​tone wallpaper, then take it to Sam’s Club for a case or two of frozen seafood, and you’ve got your restaurant.
Tips for you: bring a pencil and gnaw on the eraser – it’ll save you a few bucks of you’re interested in a lobster tail.
Tips for them: A coffee mug as part of the setting is a dead giveaway of your ‘finer diner’ essence. Don’t burrow my lil-​plastic-​cup-​o-​gravy into my mashed potatoes. And definitely never serve a «whiskey neat» in a shotglass nor as a lone fluid ounce.
One additional star for your decent cuts of meat and your diner-​tastic dessert assortment.

I pride myself on enjoying restaurants both high, like Le Pigeon with their snooty sure-​we-​opened-​a-​restaurant-​but-​what-​are-​you-​doing-​here air… er, actually I don’t like them. And low. Like Denny’s bottomless coffee and bottomed out chefs… well, actually I don’t like them either. OK, scratch that. But I do harbor a secret love of real, old-​fashioned style American, pre-​microwave dining. So if you happen to find yourself in Albion, New York please check out this place. Snugly ensconced between plastic tablecloths and stuffed bunnies impaled on the chandeliers (I hope this was for Easter) we ate plenty of fresh, lovingly prepared food for under 20 bucks. First, salads with actual blue cheese in the dressing, expertly handled by a pro in a frilly apron who, said, as my dining partner tucked in «I see you’ve already gone to work on it.» I had lemony haddock with real, fluffy rice and he had a near perfect turkey wrap. This place has been around 185 years. Sometimes that’s the last time they bought a bag of lettuce but not Tillman’s. It’s the genuine ticket; comfort food where part of the comfort is that places like this still exist, champions of real ice tea and the irony free.