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My fiance and I came to Oh my Darling for brunch, we have been in the last and enjoyed it but today it was disappointing. The ambiance is always very nice and there is always great service, I have no complaints there. However, I ordered the Croque Madame and the sourdough was very burnt on both sides to the point I could taste it even with the ham and cheese. My fiance ordered the crispy chicken sandwich and he said it was very bland, the chicken seemed unseasoned and the aioli was good but didn't add enough flavor to make the sandwich any better than mediocre. On a positive note the truffle fries were great, and my latte was amazing. Overall it was fine, but we will not be regulars.
The atmosphere is so cute, clean, summery, and lively. Great spaces for all sized parties, though I sat at the bar. The bar service was excellent and the drinks were delicious and appropriately priced. The food was fresh and I would recommend it for anyone traveling to Syracuse!
I did like the bar and the staff. Kristi (?) was professional, nice, attentive and welcoming. I had Salmon Benedict. Good portions of salmon; good protein count. Bar modern, hip.
Ordered the Darling Scallops over grits with asparagus - so good! Also ordered a Guava Limoncello Spitz - refreshing! Decor is so cute, service is excellent. Ask for George!
Not exceptionally busy for prime weekend brunch time but still took a while to be seated. At one point, I had to track down an employee to ask if it was self seating. The floors are slick so we almost fell out of our seats when we pulled the chairs out. The tables were wobbly so do NOT put arms or objects on them. I initially ordered the banana bread french toast, but our server advised that it's not popular because it's literally just banana bread cut into french toast shapes...I opted for biscuits and gravy instead, which was a very large portion but used cut up sausage links instead of ground sausage. Overall, food is overpriced and underwhelming.
We stopped in for a pre-show brunch, and had the BEST time! As a group of 7, sometimes service can be slower or compromised - not at Oh My Darling! Our server was excellent, very personable, and she had great recommendations. The brunch menu had so many options, beyond your basic eggs and French toast! We adored the seasonal cocktails, they were the cherry on top of a five star experience. I would recommend reservations, especially on Landmark Theatre show days!
Food and drinks were great, but service here needs work. I came here as a party of 1 and it took more than 6 minutes for someone to come and serve me water. It was lunch time but not busy at all, so not sure why the long wait time. I got the Alive and Kickin for drinks, and chicken waffles as entree. Alive and kickin is their version of an espresso martini, I will say 8/10! Chicken and waffles were delicious, chicken was fried to perfection but just a tiny tiny bit on the dryer end. It also took a while to get anyone's attention to get the check, the receptionist actually ignored me when I tried to get her attention, l o l ... Overall, this is a cute spot for a meal but don't expect much.
A great brunch spot! The eggs Benedict was delicious. They have a lot of fun drink options, the inside is nicely decorated, and the service is wonderful.
Quick bite before a landmark show. Great seasonal drinks and generous delicious appetizers. Need to stop more often
First time here and it was a good experience. Great server with a wonderful personality. She was funny. Food was good! Shrimp and grits did not disappoint. Cornbread was good but could have been a touch more soft and moist. The ambiance was nice, open and light. Would definitely fine here again. Good spot for a group of people as well.
Oh My Darling is a beautiful restaurant located in the middle of downtown. We came here for brunch, food was good. I'm giving them only 4 stars because I did not enjoy my latte. Coffee was a bit watery . Our waiter was friendly and kind.
We stopped at Oh My Darling for lunch in our way up to Rochester. It seems like OMD is one of the better dining options in Syracuse, especially for Sunday brunch. The space itself is really nice - tall ceilings and good bones. It does have this kind of empty feeling and could definitely use more warmth in terms of decor. I started off with the strawberry smash mocktail which was delicious. The grits looked great in photos, so I decided to order along with blackened shrimp. Although I wish they were warmer, the grits were tasty and well seasoned. It came with three shrimp, but unfortunately one of my shrimp was still partly raw - cooked on one side but when I flipped it still totally blue gray on the other. I worked around it. I'd recommend this spot for a quick lunch on the way up to Rochester or Buffalo.
Me and my several friends have been there many times for brunch since 2020. We always loved the food, and the prices were friendly. The underground bar was pretty good too.
21 days ago
29 days ago
Great atmosphere. Great service. Great food. I googled some restaurants near me and oh my darling caught my attention. Inside it's rustic and modern at the same time. Very large space and tables are well spaced out to give everyone some privacy. I wanted to specifically make it for the lunch because I wanted to try the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes which came with greens and a side of protein. I choose potatoes. I also ordered a peach Bellini drink. Delicious!!! Definitely hit the spot. The food portions are big so I couldn't finish all my food but if I had space in my stomach I would have licked the plate clean. The staff is friendly. Someone who I assume is the owner was walking around greeting guests. My server was great really payed attention to his guests. I am only visiting Syracuse, but I would love to come back when I'm back! read more
5 months ago
I stopped by with a group of 6 on a Friday afternoon. When me and my friend stopped by there was no one at front so we stood around awkwardly for a bit before someone came over to bring us to our table. Walking through the restaurant was nice as the space was very large and the decor indoor was cozy and whimsical. Our server was nice throughout the meal. However, I did get a water glass that had marks on it that looked like someone just drank out of it and a crumb on the rim. I asked them if they could get me a clean cup and they ended up bringing the same one as the same mark and crumb were still there. For food, our table ordered a few items to share. We got: -CAULIFLOWER WINGS: The chutney/salsa on top of the fried cauliflower was nice and gave the item a little sour kick. However, the cauliflower itself was not cooked fully so not as soft as I wanted it to be. -SYRACUSE POUTINE: The appearance of the poutine was not the best. However, the gravy it came with was very flavorful and tasty. The potatoes themselves were not fried and were in wedge form but went well with the gravy. The small globs of melted cheese on top were a nice complement. -CAJUN SLIDERS: The slider compliments/sauce went well together but the sliders themselves had grill marks on it which gave a bitter bite to those parts of the slider. Additionally, the fried shrimp inside of the slider still had the tail on and so it was a bit of a surprise to bite into a full tail while eating a slider. All in all, a cute spot to see people but food had some hit or miss components. read more
My fiance and I came to Oh my Darling for brunch, we have been in the last and enjoyed it but today it was disappointing. The ambiance is always very nice and there is always great service, I have no complaints there. However, I ordered the Croque Madame and the sourdough was very burnt on both sides to the point I could taste it even with the ham and cheese. My fiance ordered the crispy chicken sandwich and he said it was very bland, the chicken seemed unseasoned and the aioli was good but didn't add enough flavor to make the sandwich any better than mediocre. On a positive note the truffle fries were great, and my latte was amazing. Overall it was fine, but we will not be regulars. read more
2 months ago
The atmosphere is so cute, clean, summery, and lively. Great spaces for all sized parties, though I sat at the bar. The bar service was excellent and the drinks were delicious and appropriately priced. The food was fresh and I would recommend it for anyone traveling to Syracuse! read more
3 months ago
I did like the bar and the staff. Kristi (?) was professional, nice, attentive and welcoming. I had Salmon Benedict. Good portions of salmon; good protein count. Bar modern, hip. read more
23 days ago
1 year ago
Not exceptionally busy for prime weekend brunch time but still took a while to be seated. At one point, I had to track down an employee to ask if it was self seating. The floors are slick so we almost fell out of our seats when we pulled the chairs out. The tables were wobbly so do NOT put arms or objects on them. I initially ordered the banana bread french toast, but our server advised that it's not popular because it's literally just banana bread cut into french toast shapes...I opted for biscuits and gravy instead, which was a very large portion but used cut up sausage links instead of ground sausage. Overall, food is overpriced and underwhelming. read more
We stopped in for a pre-show brunch, and had the BEST time! As a group of 7, sometimes service can be slower or compromised - not at Oh My Darling! Our server was excellent, very personable, and she had great recommendations. The brunch menu had so many options, beyond your basic eggs and French toast! We adored the seasonal cocktails, they were the cherry on top of a five star experience. I would recommend reservations, especially on Landmark Theatre show days! read more
2 months ago
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Food and drinks were great, but service here needs work. I came here as a party of 1 and it took more than 6 minutes for someone to come and serve me water. It was lunch time but not busy at all, so not sure why the long wait time. I got the Alive and Kickin for drinks, and chicken waffles as entree. Alive and kickin is their version of an espresso martini, I will say 8/10! Chicken and waffles were delicious, chicken was fried to perfection but just a tiny tiny bit on the dryer end. It also took a while to get anyone's attention to get the check, the receptionist actually ignored me when I tried to get her attention, l o l ... Overall, this is a cute spot for a meal but don't expect much. read more
10 months ago
Quick bite before a landmark show. Great seasonal drinks and generous delicious appetizers. Need to stop more often read more
First time here and it was a good experience. Great server with a wonderful personality. She was funny. Food was good! Shrimp and grits did not disappoint. Cornbread was good but could have been a touch more soft and moist. The ambiance was nice, open and light. Would definitely fine here again. Good spot for a group of people as well. read more
Oh My Darling is a beautiful restaurant located in the middle of downtown. We came here for brunch, food was good. I'm giving them only 4 stars because I did not enjoy my latte. Coffee was a bit watery . Our waiter was friendly and kind. read more
4 months ago
We stopped at Oh My Darling for lunch in our way up to Rochester. It seems like OMD is one of the better dining options in Syracuse, especially for Sunday brunch. The space itself is really nice - tall ceilings and good bones. It does have this kind of empty feeling and could definitely use more warmth in terms of decor. I started off with the strawberry smash mocktail which was delicious. The grits looked great in photos, so I decided to order along with blackened shrimp. Although I wish they were warmer, the grits were tasty and well seasoned. It came with three shrimp, but unfortunately one of my shrimp was still partly raw - cooked on one side but when I flipped it still totally blue gray on the other. I worked around it. I'd recommend this spot for a quick lunch on the way up to Rochester or Buffalo. read more
5 months ago
10 months ago
Me and my several friends have been there many times for brunch since 2020. We always loved the food, and the prices were friendly. The underground bar was pretty good too. read more
We made reservations for brunch because we were going to a show at The Landmark Theater afterwards. It was very busy and while many people with early reservations were going to the same show, people continued to arrive who were just coming for a lovely brunch. I have always loved the decor, light and airy with a clean modern feel. I love that you get a bottle of water on the table....no waiting for refills. I had the ricotta pancakes with lemon curd and fruit on top. It came with a small fresh, tasty salad that was dressed with a light vinaigrette. It also comes with choice of either ham, bacon or sausage on the side. My friend highly recommend the bacon, and while I'm not really a bacon person I went for it. I got three nice size strips that were tasty and perfectly cooked. I don't care for crispy, hard bacon and these still had some chew to them. The pancakes were very tasty and the lemon curd and fruit was a delicious topping, though they did serve a small portion of of syrup on the side which I enjoyed also. Service started out great, our server was attentive and friendly. As it got busier and we saw our server waiting on a large party, we didn't see him as much, which was absolutely fine. We had food and drinks, we knew we would make it to the show on time and he stopped by just enough to check in. (Sorry for no pictures of food.) read more
2 years ago
I went on a night a show was opening at the Landmark so it was pretty much impossible to find any close parking. The restaurant was also hopping, but despite that service was impeccable. I was sitting with a group of about 10, but food came out fast and our server was great about checking in. Would definitely recommend dining in for the full experience. The restaurant is popular, especially on show nights or when there are other events downtown, so if you want a calmer ambiance maybe plan your visit on a slower night. Otherwise, enjoy the buzziness. The decor of the restaurant is pretty chic and trendy, and I don't think you truly get the full experience if you're not dining in and socializing. Their cocktail menu is on point. It was truly hard to choose from the seasonal menu, which had tons of great options. The harvest sangria was tempting (lots of other folks at the table got it and it looked delish) but I went for the apple cider spritz. Great size, and super refreshing. For dinner I went for the seasonal flatbread and a side of mac and cheese. I asked for the flatbread to come without meat. Not sure if they assumed I was vegan, because they also nixed the whipped brie, which was a bummer. I didn't realize it was missing until after I'd already finished my meal (I'll admit, I was a bit tipsy/hungry by that point.) Flatbread was still tasty, but would have really been better with the cheese. Mac and cheese was delicious. Creamy and cheesy but still fancy. Their cheese blend is pretty unique and tastes luxurious. A nice night overall. Will come back! read more
Interior is light and modern and vintage touches. Plenty of tables with comfortable seats, including bar seats. It can get rather loud when its busy. Staff has always been friendly and informative and able to answer questions about items being vegan or GF. Personally, I've found their drinks to be a bit disappointing, cocktails and mocktails alike. I find myself longing for more flavor, and for cocktails a bit stronger. I've had some great experiences with food and some disappointing ones. The vegan cauliflower steak curry was DELICIOUS, one of my favorites I've had from them, vegan or not. Shrimp and grits are okay, 3 shrimp for $18 is a little steep and grits overall flavor was little off. Brussel sprouts had good flavor but I think they need to be cooked longer. Sweet potato fries were yummy. Mac n cheese and hot honey chicken are also yummy. Brunch is overall better but items can vary as well. read more
We stopped in for a cocktail each and found a seat at the bar. Although their Winter cocktail menu wasn't out yet, we found a few Fall themed ones that worked: Clementine Whiskey Smash Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour We chatted with another customer over drinks and had a good time. It's a great little place, and unlike most bars, bright and well lit. read more
7 months ago
4 months ago
We went to eat here before a concert at Lakeview Amphitheater. We let our waiter know that we had a designated time to be elsewhere and he was attentive, helping us stick to our schedule. He suggested a Clementine drink that was absolutely delicious. I had the Darling burger. I LOVED this burger. I'm not normally a huge goat cheese fan but there's a time and place when it's right. And this was that time and place. Combined with the balsamic onion jam and garlic aoili (my favorite condiment), it was to die for! My friend had the fish tacos. She enjoyed them but they were very soggy. By the time she got to the last one, it was so soggy that it wasn't really edible. That was disappointing. But she mentioned it to the waiter, and he was quick to have another one made for her. Unfortunately the person in the kitchen gave her an equally wet taco, but she was able to eat it before it turned into a soggy mess. We chose to sit outdoors, as it was a beautiful day. They had a little 1/2 wall and plants to make it more cozy. This was my second visit to Oh My Darling and I hope to get again soon! read more
2 years ago
All style, little substance. The interior of this place is absolutely stunning, though it gets pretty loud during afternoon brunch because the place is packed. Even despite this, the staff were pretty quick to get things in and out. As far as the food, I was disappointed because they were out of so many things I wanted to order and what we did get was pretty lackluster. Their avocado toast is very low effort. And a lot of bread. You get two slices with a very thin spread of guacamole, not real avocado, and it's slathered with honey and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. They put a salad and fruit garnish in the middle, but it was still very sad. I'm not expecting it to be California quality, but the effort is not there, especially not for $12. The banana bread was pretty dense and contains walnuts. As far as drinks, we went for the mocktails. I'm guessing the lychee one is popular, because they were out, so we settled for the others. The lavender lemonade was average, a little too sweet for me. On the other hand, the strawberry limeade was way too tart and unbalanced, with no strawberry flavor coming through. Each of these mocktails were $8 but they came in much smaller glasses than their cocktails, which felt odd, especially since they're much cheaper to make. Overall, very expensive for what you get, and what you get feels half-assed. read more
3 years ago
Cute little spot right in the center of downtown, really loved the drinks. Random but the place had some really cool tile including a very beautiful bar top. We came on Saturday night after the wait at another spot was just too long and were able to get seats at the bar. I do recommend making our reservation because we were only really able to fit at the bar as a party of two. I ordered a honey, pear margarita, and it was really good. Great combination of flavors for some fall fun. I also got the hot honey chicken, which came with mac & cheese and brussels sprouts. wasn't a huge fan of the brussels sprouts. They weren't fully the texture I like, but the mac & cheese was really good. The chicken was a little too crispy in my opinion kind of leaning towards dry. Service was very friendly and drinks were really fast, we learned that the downstairs portion of the space was being used as a wedding venue from the bartender after we saw a bride kind of pop up. I wouldn't come back for the food per se, but the drinks were really good and I would definitely come back for their cocktails. read more
4 months ago
Came here for brunch and was seated in the back, which unfortunately felt like we were a bit forgotten by the servers. It took quite a while for our orders to be taken. The music was also LOUD... borderline overwhelming for a brunch setting. We tried the Darling Brunch Burger, which sounded amazing. It was good, though I've definitely had better. The truffle fries on the side were a nice touch and actually pretty tasty. Overall, it was a mixed experience. Might consider coming back, but I'm not in a rush. read more
We stopped in here on our first night in Syracuse. We were driving around downtown, with our Yelp app pulled up, when we came across Oh My Darling. It was so cute outside with their white string lights on the front patio, and then even cuter inside with the ambiance. It reminded us of a restaurant back home It seems like it's probably more known for the brunch menu, but the dinner menu was perfect for us. Our food was quite scrumptious. I was craving chicken and that's what I got. My husband's sweet potato fries were tasty so of course I had to sample a few! Our waitress was very friendly, she may or may not have given us a free slice of cheesecake to take back to the hotel! She was gracious enough to answer some Syracuse questions for us as well. read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
This is a great spot for brunch before a show at the Landmark Theater, as it's right across the street! I advise getting there early, as there was a line by the door before they even opened! They have wonderful cocktails here that I sadly couldn't enjoy due to being pregnant. My mom enjoyed her cocktail, which was based on the current musical showing at the Landmark (Anastasia). They also have a speakeasy down stairs that opens in the evening! We started with an order of corn bread that the waitress warned is on the dry side. The homemade honey butter definitely made up for this and added a nice sweetness to the bread. My eggs Benedict was decent, but the ham was too large for the bread. A different bread option would have been better. The potatoes also had a bit too much chili powder on them which made them rather spicy. We decided to end our meal by splitting an order of Beignets. I had never had these classic New Orleans fried dough bites, but they seemed a bit over fried to me. They came with three different spreads to dip them in. The lemon curd was our favorite. Overall, this is a very cute place for a brunch. There was even a baby shower going on while we were there. Definitely check them out for brunch or evening cocktails. read more
This was my second time here. Had such a great experience, much better than my last time (so worth the second chance). The food was delicious, cleaned my plate again... pretty good gluten free menu. Our server was very attentive and quick, considering we had a large group that he managed very well. They're a great restaurant to visit with a large group, both times I went with more than 8 people, the restaurant did a great job making sure we were comfortable. read more
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We're heading to the theater in Nov 12. How early should we show up to get a table?
I went to Oh My Darling before a show during the week. We arrived at 6:00 for a 7:30 show and had no problem getting a table. If the show is on the weekend, they may be busier.
Is your outdoor seating still available (mid-Oct)? Also, it is listed here as "heated outdoor seating" -- is that accurate?
Do they serve alcohol?
Hi Michelle - we do! We have two incredible, fully stocked bars.
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