Great small local but modern venue close to Syracuse. Inventive recipes for traditional…read morefavorites. Friendly, fun service.

I normally don't write reviews, but had dinner tonight at…read moreLorBirds W/ the wife. We ordered a bottle of white wine only to be told they didn't have any cold? So we opted for a different wine. I ordered a $30 Rib Eye medium rare, it was 1/4" - 1/2" thick 50/50 fat/meat. it sat on top of greasy home fries potato's, onions, zucchini and peppers. Won't go back.

The interior of Persimmons is really nice, overall a good and comfortable vibe. The drinks were…read moretasty, I enjoyed my "Spring Fever" cocktail and the flavors that went with that. Otherwise it was only okay. The bussers/servers left our plates piling up, and there were a lot of mixups with with food and drinks in my party. I ordered the lobster bisque and wpuld say to skip it, very little actual lobster in it, it was more just a creamy fishy tasting soup. The rack of lamb was flavorful with good sauce options, but very tough, dry in parts and hard to cut. Finally, dessert came in strong, we ordered a carrot cake slice to go and it was huge. Don't skip the dessert.

Jazz on Thursday. Warm atmosphere. Good for dates or groups. Many stop at the bar after golf…read moreor work

We visited Strada Mia for a special New Year's Eve dinner, and we had an outstanding experience…read more They had delightful seasonal cocktails - we tried the spiked hot chocolate and the Christmas Margarita. The food was delicious, and so much to choose from! We had the Arancini balls to start, and they were delicious. We both tried the soups, and I adored the micro grilled cheese that topped the tomato bisque - SUCH a cute garnish! We recommend you get your steak "Jimmy style" because WOW, there is soooo much flavor! The shrimp scampi was also excellent. The large portions gave us some good leftovers. We had to finish with cannolis to-go, and we were so happy we did. Our server was very attentive, even as the place was filling up on a holiday evening! We can't wait to go back and try more of their menu.

When we left, we said, "That was weird."…read more We booked a reservation for a graduation dinner where we were sat upstairs alone for a while. At the beginning, service was prompt. Our apps of meatballs and calamari were good but when we got our red wine, it was freezing. Then we were waiting for at least a half an hour for our food. My sister was starting to worry about getting to her graduation despite us booking 2 hours ahead of her ceremony. When we received our food, all meals came except mine which was about 10 mins after everyone else. The best meals were the Chicken Riggies & Chicken Milanese. The Chicken Piccata was very heavy of Dijon and the Chicken Marsala tasted like Chicken Teriyaki; needless to say, neither dish tasted like its traditional description. Lastly, the Clam Provencal was void of flavor. Half of our party left as soon as I got my food and we paid the check so we weren't late to the ceremony, but then the rest of our party was asked to leave for another group. Sadly, it was different than what we were hoping for.

I haven't been here in a while, so I was glad we decided to have lunch here. There has always been…read morejust one lady here.... holding down the entire bar and all the tables at lunch time (when we've stopped in for lunch before). It was nice to see two very friendly and super attentive servers for what turned out to be a pretty busy lunch. We were seated and then drinks delivered, order taken, food brought over, water refilled, and being checked on regularly. My hamburger was excellent and my friend's steak salad was declared delicious as always...the steak being perfectly med rare. My only complaint was that I asked for no mustard and it came with mustard.....I had no allergies so I did my best to wipe it off. I am glad to say Duskees is as good as ever.

If you want wonderful food, service and a great sports vibe, Duskee's in Phoenix, NY is the place…read moreto go!!! Nick and Chanel have created a sports Mecca with great beer selections, incredible food and a crowd that loves the Syracuse Orange! Emma and Kelsey were incredible servers, checking in with us constantly and refilling our beers. The food was hot and delicious! Ordering extra crispy medium wings was a great call! They were great with French fries with gravy to dip in. Paired with our favorite beers, it was an SU game meal to remember! Great job, Duskee's! We normally hit Chubbys up for wings but these were on par and on point for a couple of hungry guys on a cold Saturday afternoon!

I've been meaning to try Angry Garlic for a while but haven't had the opportunity until now…read more Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! I ordered the Black Garlic Chicken and it was so moist and flavorful. We also ordered the Angry Garlic Bites as an app which was truly delicious as well. Our server Sierra was beyond attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. Will definitely add this to our rotation of restaurants to take visitors!

I was excited to try Angry Garlic because it was recommended to me, and maybe it was just a rough…read moreday for them, but I was disappointed in the slow service. The fryer was also down, which they were upfront about, but that limited much of the menu. Overall the food is tasty, and the "kids" drinks are a hitter!

A little late opening but well worth it. Food was delicious, well executed and Saranac paired very…read morewell with the foods. Tempura fried shrimp were melt in your mouth with a crisp start and dip sauce of mango chili reduction mixed with green apple slaw enhanced the flavors. QThe compressed watermelon and prosciutto crudo was epic and paired very well with the Blueberry Blonde. Peach BBQ glazed baby back ribs fork pulled and mouth melted and the chipotle potato salad made the Maximus Super Lager an even flavor pair. The strawberry rhubarb crisp with vanilla ice cream and lavender infused whipped cream was an epic ending I wish I could have finished that the Mai Bock German Lager was a compliment too but alas not a lager fan a few sips were good enough for me. Everyone was beyond accommodating, fun, loves what they do and it shows. Very full, very happy with this event and looking forward to another. Price comparable to other similar events in the area.

First timers March 15, 5:30 w/reservations for 2 using…read more"OpenTable" app. Using the App was seamless and intuitive. 5 star for the App Seating was comfortable with plenty of options. Servers name was Brian and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. Eric was the pit boss and checked in on us five minutes after our food arrived to make sure everything was OK and he also was super friendly. Wine selection was very good and the Bloody Mary was delicious. Garden salad and Caesar salad to start Fresh ingredients on cold plates 5 star. Entrees included Autumn Pasta and Braised Short Ribs Pasta was a solid 5 star, however the short ribs missed the mark. Slightly overcooked and a bit tough, but delicious nonetheless. See pix Overall, very good experience, and we will most certainly be back

This was my first experience at Rise N Shine and it was a great one! I do see a lot of negative…read morereviews are from long wait times but I went on a Tuesday morning so that could be why my review is rated much higher because I had no wait time to be seated and the food came out pretty quickly. Rise N Shine has such cute decor! I love the entrance and the overall aesthetic. The restaurant uses a QR code menu just FYI. There's also a parking lot which seemed like it would get full quickly if on a busier day. Our waitress was Karen (?) and she was very sweet. We ordered the Hot Honey Chicken and waffles (without gravy cause they ran out) and the Basic "B" with an extra side of hash brows. The chicken and waffles was pretty tasty! The waffles were light and airy and the chicken was moist with a nice crunch. I'm not sure how the gravy would've affected the texture but it was definitely delicious without it. The Basic B was standard, the bacon was apple smoked and thick. The pancakes were yummy, they came with a cinnamon butter which was perfect for the pancakes. And the hash browns were nice and crispy. Overall I really enjoyed trying this place out as it has been on my list! I will definitely come back again!

The down side: the wait on a Saturday morning is significant. Roughly 45 minutes for a table and…read morethen another 45 minutes for our food. However, I think I'd say it was worth the wait. It was quite good. Every single thing we got. We came into it thinking it was going to be more of an "experience" place with novelty dishes, but they were all delicious. Pancake flight, pancake sushi, bacon, flaming French toast, BYO omelet. ALL. EXCELLENT. Massive portions. Almost everyone leaves with leftovers. Very much worth the price, so a huge win.

Hot day sat inside cool but not cold thankfully! Greeted by Lauren very peppy and happy wait…read moreperson! Sat inside ordered a burger and a Cuban one got Cajun fries and the other plain. .75 adder for each ranch but we don't eat catsup. Burger was cooked as ordered, juicy and delicious. Loved the Santino burger best choice we made the Cuban was a bit boring. Wegmans sausage and mustard on it?? Strange but would be better without that and instead provolone cappicola banana or cherry peppers and a stone ground mustard. Fries are good both plain and Cajun and came out very hot!! Service is fantastic and atmosphere is relaxing. Will be back there are more items we want to try

This was a very nice, family friendly place. They take reservations which we needed for our group…read moreof 13. I got the Anthony sandwich which was described as an open face steak sandwich. Essentially it was kind of a build your own sandwhich with a whole steak, a long piece of tasty bread and a bunch of fried onions. For me this was fantastic! But if you're looking for an actual sandwich, this is probably not it. I got the cajun fries as my side, and they were good and spicy so if you like a kick, definitely go with the cajun fries. The staff was really nice and attentive but not overbearing. There is also plenty of free parking in their lot.