Stopped for a Saturday lunch. Only one waitress. No host stand or anything so it was a little bit awkward to figure out who to tell We were there. We started with the drunk focaccia. It was fine. Would've been better if the cheese was actually hot. Expensive at 15 bucks for four pieces of bread with beer cheese and scallions on top. I had the beef on week. Partner had the CHAMP. They really enjoyed theirs. The beef on wreck was good. Horseradish had a real kick which I appreciated. The sandwiches came with "rough cut" chips which seemed to be made in house. Fine for what they were I suppose, I don't personally like homemade chips so I can't judge too hard. Came to nearly 60 bucks for two sandwiches and an app. Expensive for what it was. Not a bad experience but I'll only be back if my partner has a craving. read more

Crooked Cattle - Beef on Weck - Bars Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Tried Crooked Cattle for takeout on a DoorDash happy hour promotion at 25% off (unclear if this was a one time deal or a daily offering). I ordered the Beef of Weck and Potato Salad given past reviews seemed to deem these two items as menu staples. The potato salad was fine, in need of a big pinch of salt. The Beef on Weck was a hardy, and a big portion for a sandwich, the extra horseradish wasn't necessary unless you're really a fan. However, the sandwich should be eaten with the au jus, otherwise it borders on flavorless. I did find the bun overly salty. Filling but not fufillying. Additional note... When I went to pickup the staff member wanted me to sign off on a receipt of the full amount without the discount. When I stated I paid online, he responded it had to do with the fact DoorDash doesn't allow for a tip. When I asked for a new bill representative of what I paid, the manager came and said they ask for the signature to confirm it was picked up... Then I said, I can indicate that here on the app, and he agreed and let me go with my food. Overall the interaction made me uncomfortable as I've never experienced a similar situation with pickup. Perhaps just me, but something I feel someone should be made aware of if they're ordering to-go. read more

Crooked Cattle - Potato salad - Bars Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Crooked Cattle: Solid Family Spot (Especially on Sundays!) We came here right after visiting The MOST and it was the perfect stop. Sunday bonus: Kids eat free with the purchase of one adult meal! such a win. What we ordered: Tuscan turkey panini - SO good. Flavorful, warm, and satisfying. Pizza slices, perfect for the kids. Shirley Temples, always a hit. Fish tacos, probably wouldn't order those again. Service was great, no wait, plenty of seating, and clean bathrooms (always important with kids). Overall, a great, easy family-friendly spot downtown. We'd definitely come back. read more

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The renovation inside this old Starbucks is very, very nice. Sleek, clean and modern design. My server was excellent taking my order and helping with any questions I had about the menu and checking back to make sure everything was good. I tried a cup of the Beef Barley soup and the Turkey sandwich. The soup had excellent flavor and was full of ingredients. The sandwich however was disappointing, mostly for the extremely small size and it was a la carte. It was bigger than a slider but definitely not what I was expecting for $13 with no side....not even a handful of chips. Yes, you can get a small bag of chips for $4. The roll was fresh and soft, the turkey tasted like deli meat ( which was fine), the tomato aioli was nice with the turkey and cheese and onions. I am still giving them 4 stars because I respect the owners and what they've done to bring another good restaurant to Syracuse. read more

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Excellent Beef on Weck sandwich. My wife had the Beef and Cheddar sandwich and we got the Focaccia Bread with dipping oil for an appetizer. Had a Dutch Mule for my beverage. Everything was excellent, Focaccia bread was OK, just not what we expected. Waitress was very friendly and appreciative as I gave her a tip in cash and charged my dinner. Only issue was cost me $8.00 to park my car! lol We will be back again soon, I'm sure read more

Crooked Cattle - Menu 6/21/2025 - Bars Near Me - Syracuse, New York

My friend wanted to try this place because she misses Clark's Roast Beef sandwich. So, we went. The inside is nice, very simple. It's on the end of the building so basically the one wall is entirely windows which is nice. Our server told us to sit wherever we wanted. She was fantastic all night. Kept checking in but also gave us the space we needed to catch up and chat. I got a Blue Moon to drink. They didn't have fresh orange slice. It was like dehydrated maybe for what they use in an old fashioned? It was fine but it's nice to have the fresh orange flavor. We started with an appetizer from the specials menu. Drunken Focaccia Bread. It had house made beer cheese sauce, chopped bacon, green onions, and balsamic. It was tasty. The beer cheese didn't have that overpowering flavor it can sometimes have. It was huge and thick though and difficult to eat. It was weird there wasn't any silverware. We both ordered the Hey Clark. Sliced Roast Beef, red onion, and cheddar on a toasted onion roll. IT. WAS. FANTASTIC. Quite possibly the BEST Roast Beef sandwich I've ever had. (I had never had Clark's) My friend said it lived up to her memory and possibly was better. She ordered a side of Smoke Shack Potato Salad and said it was delicious. I ordered Dirty Chips. I was assuming they were house made chips. I didn't realize it was actually a bag of the brand Dirty Chips. So that was disappointing. It was kind of expensive, I thought, for what we got. But we left full and satisfied so I guess that's what matters. read more

Crooked Cattle - Hey Clark - Bars Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Matt Beach, the owner of Ale 'n Angus on Harrison Street - who has won seven of the past eight New York Best Burger championships - has opened a new bar in Syracuse's Armory Square, this one built around an iconic local sandwich, paying homage to one of the most popular menu items in recent Syracuse bar history: the roast beef sandwich from Clark's Ale House. Between bar seating and dining tables, the restaurant can accommodate 40 customers. It will open up to the grassy area surrounding the shot clock monument. That mini park, which is part of the property, will be gated off and used for outside seating for roughly 20 additional customers. The spot will be dog-friendly because 60% of downtown residents own dogs. The menu includes salads, soups, wraps, paninis and appetizers. The kitchen is limited to electric appliances because it doesn't have a vent hood or an Ansul fire exterminating system, similar to the kitchen at Clark's. Now, I LOVED the original Clarks roast beef sandwich. I don't even drink, but I was a loyal customer of Clarks because of the sandwich and the turkey was amazing too. Ever since the original closed (because the short re-opening was not the same), I've been chasing that roast beef experience, so I was very excited to see someone was planning to try to take up the mantle. Wife and I visited this weekend. Not a ton of tables inside, but we were able to walk in and be sat immediately around noon on a Saturday. It's been very nicely remodeled inside. Small menu, but hey, the whole point is the roast beef anyway. We ordered a Hey Clark, the tribute to the original sandwich, and a turkey cause I had to try that too, and we split both. My wife got a side of the smoked potato salad as well. Food was brought quickly, employees were very friendly. We felt everything was good, but it just didn't quite live up to Clarks. The roast beef was good, but the meat just wasn't as tender, and we also felt the sandwich was a little small for the price. Turkey was good as well, the sundried tomato aioli was tasty, although it could've used more. We expected mustard to be served with the roast beef, but had to ask for it. My wife did love the potato salad though. Overall, we'd go back if in the area and we wanted to scratch that itch a bit as nothing was bad, but it fell just a little short for us on what was most important. read more

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Very nice inside and out! Tables with grassy areas and seating to relax, outdoor games have the feel of being down south. We were greeted right away by an employee who was punching out and introduced to the hostess by him as well. Impressive! They have daily specials which all sounded great but we had heard so much raving we knew what we were getting. We tried the beef on a weck and the Hey Clark so we could share and try both and we were not disappointed!! The beef on a weck bun is soft and the Hey Clark is toasted outside crispy inside soft, house fresh horseradish delish! We will be back to relax and try other items soon!! Great job read more

Crooked Cattle - Beef on a weck - Bars Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Went for lunch with another couple 4 people. Menu is limited to a few sandwiches and salads. Beef barley Soup cup. Mostly beef broth, one large piece of beef and some potatoes. No barley in it. Not much flavor. The Clark with cheese and onion with horseradish sauce on side was delivered to the wrong person. They ordered beef on weck. Person with Clark got the beef. Complained to server after they both tried their meal and server could care less. Attitude was you the customer took the wrong meal. Turkey panini was ok. Potato salad was good. Smoke show panini. No peppered bacon, just realized, pepper jack cheese was also ok. The restaurant is nice size with tables in the beginning then bar seating then back area where you overlook the MOST. Would run back based on food and service. read more

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Not my finest or most in depth review, we but finally stopped in, as I have been waiting for the salty flavor of the beef sandwich since blue tusk was retired. we actually came because we wanted soup - beef barley, it was thicker but tasty. The app of whipped Ricotta and feta dip was a surprisingly really addicting & our favorite. I am more excited to return with our dogs for the outdoors - and share a bunch of apps! read more

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Restaurant was amazing first two times we came- we are sitting here today and this is the WORST service I've EVER experienced!!!! Food always great! However, after today's experience I may never return. Clearly understaffed for a Sunday dinner crew, waitress was extremely over stretched for the shift. We waited nearly an hour for food. Food was a little cold. It was an embarrassing experience as we brought my father and father in law for his birthday as well as my brother from Michigan - and I had hyped this place up to them explaining how great the food was. My daughters ordered some roast beef to split which came out by itself- I asked the waitress for BBQ sauce so they could dip- the BBQ didn't arrive to table until WELLLLLL after the had already finished. Our food didn't arrive for another 20-30 min after they finished. read more

Had good downtown for another restaurant but being mid day on Sunday most other restaurants were closed. We saw the sign and saw people seating outside eating so we decided to check it out. Thought it was a steak place so we were a bit disappointed when we saw it was a sandwich joint. The sandwiches were very good and were all overflowing with roast beef. We also had a cup of chile. It was terrific. The Cobb salad with roast beef was very good too. Interesting enough they had Pepsi products but no regular Pepsi. read more

Went opening weekend and it was packed. The server did not skip a beat. The food was delicious. I was a huge fan of the potato salad. There were some low top tables, the bar area, and a standing area by the bar where you could set drinks and food. The interior design is simplistic but has a nice feel to it with interesting light fixtures. read more

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I have been hearing about this place, have been super excited to try something that was well known as a staple to the community, and who doesn't love roast beef sandwiches? Unfortunately when we went late last night, I had had a late lunch if roast beef sandwich somewhere else so I opted for an appetizer and a salad. The sister restaurant of this place ( Ale n Angus) has amazing food so I had high expectations. The ambiance is that it is/will be a fun spot in Armory Square, very sleek with nice wooden tables and the music was good. Seemed very clean. There will be spots to sit outside in the summer from what we could see. The service was alright, just stunk that every beer my friends were drinking kicked when they asked for it or after their first, and their 2nd option wasn't even available. The waitress was fine, but... The appetizers came out and the focaccia bread with dipping oil was interesting. The bread was so thick and dense it was more reminiscent of soda bread. The oil mix was decent, but the oil itself tasted like the oil mix you use in a restaurant to save money so it had a weird aftertaste. The crackers and bologna appetizer was better in my opinion, with a really great mustard and sausage sliced on the bias to pile high with pickled onions on a saltine cracker. The meals came. My friends both had beef sandwiches, which looked stellar. I will definitely need to get one in the future. My salad came out and was huge! I was looking forward to it. I got the wedge salad, which had bacon but for 3.50$ more you could add turkey or roast beef. I asked instead to add the homemade croutons I saw on a different salad so I could try them (I love a good homemade crouton, but just fyi it does cost 50c which wasn't mentioned but is fine). The salad had lots of things going on, and would have been good if not for the dressing. I saw "Italian bliss" as the dressing on almost all of the salads, and to me I am thinking something like the dipping oil from the bread appetizer with lots of herb and sundried tomato and such. Oh, no. With no warning at all from the waitress, this dressing was so spicy that it made my salad completely inedible. When we started eating our meal, the waitress came and asked if it was good, my friends said yes! She kind of giggled and asked if their sandwiches were too spicy with the horseradish, they said no. I paused and asked, what about this dressing? Was it supposed to be spicy? And she apologized but I felt so embarrassed by being bested by a salad that I didn't ask for a replacement or anything. I stupidly had poured my dressing and mixed it all in at that point. She noticed that and kind of stopped asking me if I wanted anything else, because what she meant was a different dressing, not a different meal. I am good with spice. I am. But the fact that a salad dressing was spicier than any wing I had at Wingfest ever, is not okay, without a warning. And it wasn't just horseradish spice that hits you and goes away, it lingered for a long while after. "Italian Bliss" is not what you may think it is, the name is very deceiving. And I needed to write this review so others knew. I cannot believe this is the dressing they put on almost all of their salads. read more

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We made reservations for dinner for 6 of us prior to seeing Hamilton on Thursday, September 11. I was very surprised the restaurant wasn't super busy on a show night. We chose to sit outside as it was a beautiful night. We ordered the whipped ricotta appetizer and drinks for the table. After drinks arrived, we ordered our dinners. The appetizer was delicious and was the perfect amount for the 6 of us to share. My husband got the Smoke Show Panini and I got the Beef on Weck. My husband was very happy with his choice and I was kind enough to let him sample my sandwich. I had never had beef on weck before and my husband said it was better than what he'd had in Buffalo. The roll was to die for! Crispy enough to stand up to the au jus and seasoned delightfully. The only thing we were surprised by was that nothing came with the sandwich. Chips were to be ordered a la carte which I somehow missed. Even so, the food was great and we were satisfied. read more

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Dined in on a Friday afternoon and were seated immediately. The food came out quickly. I was impressed with my salad and how much it filled me up. Potato salad was great too. It would be great to have an included side with the sandwiches, we were told they don't have a fryer but I think cold salads or even baked beans would do. It was affordable and quick, we would come back to try more! read more

Crooked Cattle - Beef on weck, potato salad - Bars Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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An amazing vibe sitting outside in the cool autumn weather in armory square. The food did not disappoint and the cocktail was delicious and well balanced (not too sweet surprisingly) read more

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The food was phenomenal. The roast beef was cooked to perfection with the right amount of cheese. I got the beef and cheddar the bartender/waiter was excellent very very attentive. Told him reminded me that read more

Came in during what I would call rush hour at 12:30 on a Wednesday. Had no problems getting a seat, sat at the bar actually and the bar tender was super nice. I ordered the roast beef and cheddar, and it was fast, filling and delicious. read more

Crooked Cattle - Roast beef and cheddar. - Bars Near Me - Syracuse, New York

AWESOME food! I was SO excited to try this place. I think the sandwich menu is the perfect size with a great selection and variety. I really enjoyed the Beef and Cheddar! I think service was sooooo friendly. The ambiance is super pretty and rustic, with a casual bar feel. I think they are continuing to get their feet under them but this place is going to be a new staple downtown. Super excited to come back again soon! read more

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We stopped in here for a quick dinner bite after the parade. Service was great and efficient. It was pretty lively inside with tvs and music. They're open until midnight on the weekend, which is awesome for the downtown scene. The menu isn't large, but the options are quality. They also offer drafts, wine, and liquor. We started off with the whipped ricotta and feta dip. This was a nice balance of sweet but savory and not too filling. I opted for the smoke show panini and my partner got the beef on weck. Both sandwiches were really good overall with fresh ingredients however we both thought that each could've used a bit of spread to complete them. I actually saved some of the whipped ricotta dip and added this to my sandwich which was perfect. This moistened up the meat and added a nice undertone. The beef wasn't necessarily dry, but it did feel like it was missing a condiment to pair it all together. We each took half home and added our own twist. read more

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We decided to go Sunday around 4pm. We had to wait for the hostess to come and greet us. We were advised only one waitress so we waited some more. We had already decided what we wanted the menu has a couple appetizers, 6 or 8? sandwiches some salad options and 3 sides. We ordered the ring bologna with saltines. The mustard was spicy!! But good. 6 slices and they weren't very big of bologna for 13.00? We ordered the beef and cheddar and the smoke show panini 13.50 each split a side of smoked potato salad which was just your standard potato salad which was 4.00 for a scoop. Service was fast restaurant itself was a bit noisy so it was hard to hear each other I loved the big windows! Sandwiches tasted pretty good. Really enjoyed the roll. They were kinda on the small side but still tasty lots of cheese. Probably wouldn't go back unless there's an event there, not that it was bad, just expensive for what was served. read more

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Great dining establishment. Food is excellent and staff members are very friendly. We especially enjoyed the personality and hospitality of Nate! Nice place to enjoy a quiet evening. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday to give it a try. Placed was packed but were able to get us seated (party of 4) pretty quickly. Got the drunken focaccia appetizer to start, which was incredible. The beer was cold and tasted amazing. We all ordered a different sandwich to try. They were wonderful. Meat was tender and the au jus was so flavorful. Potato salad was pretty tasty too. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back again. read more

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Went to the Crooked Cattle for the first time today and the service and quality food was exceptional. I ordered the Hey Clark with a side of potato salad. The roast beef with cheese and red onion / au jus was mouth watering. Nate was our server and the manager came out to check how our food was. If you ever frequented Clark's Ale House the food at Crooked Cattle is more tastier with a great portion size. We did not order cocktails being a working lunch but I noticed they have some IPA's and regular beers like Miller Lite which is my favorite. Many selections on the menu. Can't wait to go back and try the turkey next time with the beef barley soup. Priced just right too; check it out! Mark Klenz 5/1/2025 read more

Crooked Cattle - Hey Clark roast beef sandwich and potato salad. - Bars Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Had my first beef & cheddar sandwich it was outstanding!!! This place is a must go and enjoy the terrific people and cool ambiance. I'll definitely be eating more lunches when downtown Syracuse at the Crooked Cattle Pub. read more

Great food and service. Nate the bartender was friendly and made some great food recommendations

For just opening it seems like they have been doing this for years. The staff are attentive and quick to tend to customers. Have had original beef sandwich and a turkey sandwich on another visit, both were terrific. Got side of potato salad which was very good also. They warn you about the horseradish for beef sandwich, and it is hot for sure, which is much appreciated. Can't wait for better weather to sit outside. read more

Outstanding vibe and food. I've had both the beef on weck as well as the Clarke. Both were full of flavor and super tender. Worth the stop! read more

The food was delicious and price was on point. The bartender was friendly and knew her job! We will be back

Crooked Cattle has a great location in Armory Square. The interior is very nice since the remodel. But, more importantly, the food was super. Our party of 4 ordered a variety of entrees and shared. No complaints at all. There is a good selection of brews, as well. Highly recommended!! read more

I tried crooked cattle for the first time not too long ago. I've been to their spot Al and Angus and always enjoyed it. They have some of the best employees with the best service I've ever received in the Syracuse area. Excellent service from Madison and Mariah. read more

I was there Saturday may 10 with my wife we both ordered the roast beef sandwich and were told no sides came with it and we could buy a bag of potato chips for four dollars crooked Carroll's page. It says it comes with beast barley, soup or potato salad and a side of potato chips we did not get any of us two sandwiches and one mix drink came to $40. read more

I was visiting family in New York last week and we decided to try out the crooked cattle. The ambiance of the place was pretty nice but the food and service brought down the experience. a couple of our orders were incorrect and the waiter gave us an attitude like it was our fault. Once the correct orders came it was sloppy and slightly under cooked. Not an experience we will be trying again. read more

Excited to try a new place that came highly recommended, the food was bad and the service worse. Bologna and saltine crackers for $13.50 is crazy work, the beef sammy had me up sick that night, and the beer I first ordered they didn't have. Don't waste time or money here. read more

Definitely not Clark's Alr House. It wasn't bad but just wasn't the same. It is still a decent roast beef sandwich but still Miss Clark's to this day. read more

I would not recommend this restaurant. Very little drink choices, only Pepsi, no other soda, tea, unsweetened ice tea, or coffee. We got draft beers, and they were flat! Service was really slow, took about 1.5 hrs for lunch. I asked to have lettuce and tomato on my turkey, and they said they don't stock those. We had to ask for place settings and napkins. Worst of all, their signature dish (roast beef sandwich) was horrible. We couldn't even finish them. The roast beef was stringy and tough. We could not eat it as a sandwich. We had to cut it up and remove the veins of fat to eat/chew what was left with a fork and knife. The waiter asked if we wanted to take it home, and we said no! That's how bad it was. Stay away! read more

Great space. Great service. However the roast beef was full of veins of fat. Way too much . Every bite had a string of floss in it. Hopefully I just got the end of the cut. Potato salad was great. I will definitely be back to give it another try. read more