Last review was 7 years ago and Scenic Root is still out here doing their thing and doing it well…read more We've been going since the early days and it's one of those places you just know is going to be good every time. I ordered the tropical salmon and was side eyeing the coconut a little, but wow... it all came together perfectly. Sweet, tangy, and the salmon was cooked exactly right. Service never disappoints, and whoever was behind the bar deserves a shoutout because that blackberry margarita was dangerous. I went back for round two and I'm not sorry about it. Dessert was a dense chocolate cake that didn't even last long enough for a photo, which says everything. Consistently good food, fabulous drinks, and a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel like family.

I have had Scenic Root on my "must go" list forever it seems, so was excited to finally check it…read moreout. We had an amazing meal and definitely made for a great date night! We ordered the bang bang shrimp appetizer, and the batter was so crispy and also fluffy (almost like a battered haddock but lighter) - awesome! The bang bang sauce has great flavor, but slightly too mayo forward for my preferences - but ate it up nonetheless and would get them again! I also ordered a blackberry margarita- which I will say was strong, but the flavors were great. When I asked if they minded giving me a couple Slices of lemon and some simple syrup (and yes I admitted that it was a ME problem, not that they made it poorly- it was just stronger and I'm a big wimp!) , they promptly, no questions asked said "we got this" and put the drink back in the shaker and added some simple syrup (mind you I was totally fine with just a little shot glass of it to dump in my drink!) - so the willingness to be so helpful was very appreciated. As for our entrees, one of us ordered the Cajun Alfredo and one of us ordered the Tropical Salmon, both were made incredibly well, and the flavor and seasoning was fantastic! The Alfredo sauce when I tried it was lovely, not so thick and "artery clogging" as some Alfredo can be, but coated the noodles beautifully and packed a flavorful punch. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the pineapple and coconut in the rice made for an amazingly delicious dish. We were also fortunate to sit at a window overlooking the swan pond and then take a nice walk around the pond. So lovely- cannot wait to go back!!

We had our son's rehearsal dinner at Maxwells and it was amazing! Maria and Peter are the most…read morewelcoming, accommodating people I've ever worked with. They went above and beyond as did all the staff to make sure the night ran smoothly. I ordered the Utica Greens as part of the buffet and was a bit nervous as my DIL and her family are from Utica but they raved about them. Maria decorated the space with twinkling lights and it was so pretty ! I would highly recommend having an event there as I felt like I was treated as part of their family.

Super chill, laid back bar in the heart of Syracuse! The menu is long and their specialty cocktails…read moreall sound delicious for summer. I got a basil strawberry martini and it was super refreshing! Unfortunately the basil was extremely overpowering and there was little to no strawberry taste, keep that in mind if you plan on getting one! We got the nachos for a little snack and they're were definitely loaded!! The toppings were mostly great, the chicken just tasted super fake and chewy. The bar tender wasn't the nicest and almost seemed annoyed that we were there :( don't know if I'll be coming back.

From the moment of stepping in the door of their new location on Geddes, I felt welcomed and taken…read morecare of. It is a small thing but the warm bread with oil and seasoning was a great way to start the meal. I enjoyed the decor, very upscale. Our server took great care of us and was always thinking about how to make the experience exceptional. Every person in my party loved their meals. The timing was great on the apps, soups, and meals. Everything tasted impeccable and was plated beautifully.

We went to Attilios on a busy Saturday night with reservations for 6 people. We were seated…read moreimmediately in the bar area which was fine. The chicken Milanese excellent! Serving was plentiful and I took enough home to have for lunch the next day. Simply delicious! Our server was attentive, kind and efficient. No complaints! Attilios was full of people and there was a lively bar. I think this has become one of my new favorite places to eat. Parking is only drawback. If you're lucky enough to find a place to park you'll be thrilled with everything about this place!

Very nice and quick to seat us and the waiter was very nice, food was good, the ambiance was…read moreamazing With the music and would definitely come back here every Friday, the music and such was perfect

Our group of three arrived at 6 pm on a Thursday. Full house as it was trivia night, which we…read moredidn't know, but that's not the restaurant's fault. As a result, the restaurant was incredibly loud, making conversation next to impossible. Our server was slow, distracted and acted like we were a bother. We asked for water, which took over 20 minutes to appear. When that was delivered, we ordered cocktails, which we received 45 minutes after being seated. The drinks were so small it was laughable. Just a couple sips. We are all aware that drink prices, along with everything else has skyrocketed, but we still expected full size drinks for our full size money. After an hour at the table, our order was finally taken. The food came out after a reasonable wait, and we had no complaints. It was quite good. We sat for at least 30 minutes after finishing eating while our server was either not present in the dining room, or she was busy cashing out other diners who had arrived well after us. Our group had not seen each other for some time, so we were happy to finally be able to chat and catch up, as trivia had ended and the noise died down. Finally, a member of our party had to find our server to ask for the check and a couple of to go boxes. Again, she acted like we were making outrageous requests, and she couldn't wait to see the end of us. She asked if we wanted separate checks, and I said that's fine, we can do the math. That was met with further irritation on her part. We had to ask again for boxes. At this point we were the last customers in the building, save for a few bar patrons. First and last visit. A casual meal should not take a good hour longer than a fine dining experience!

This was our first visit here, their restaurant week menu looked great, but it was anything but…read more Hopefully it was just an "off" Saturday night but Food, service, nothing was a great experience. We were early for our rez and seated quickly so that was nice. Apps took 45 minutes and were bad, the squash soup was served cold and tasted gross (like it was frozen and not thawed properly), French onion was modestly better. Entrees were the high point (steak) and dessert was forgettable (from Sysco I think, definitely not in-house). Disappointing. Suggestions would be to work on service/timing and hire an in-house baker or buy from one of the many great local bakers for bread/fresh desserts. Will we be back? Probably not.

Downtown Dining week at 11 Waters in the old Hotel Syracuse. Everything was excellent. Service was…read moreattentive and friendly, management checked on us, courses came out progressively as we finished, bright airy room. We enjoyed the Snapper Ceviche and Cranberry Whipped Feta dip for first course (with Parker House rolls - so good!), Seared Branzino and Short Rib for mains, finished up with Apple Tart and Chocolate Mousse for desserts. Honestly, not one miss the entire meal. FYI - the 'chocolate cake' listed on the menu is actually flourless chocolate cake, if that matters to anyone.

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.

So we came back! Another amazing experience with both food…read moreand service. Had read a prior review that said the lobster bisque was "Life Changing ". They were not wrong! Creamy, flavorful, and a ton of lobster! The oil drizzle was the perfect addition. My bride had the filet and I had the ribeye. Perfectly cooked. The cowboy butter added a nice depth. Added the truffle mushrooms as a delicious complement. Perfectly cooked and not chewy. Much more to try, and they said they were going to introduce their fall menu next week. Of course we'll be back! A perfect celebration of 39 years of marriage and discovering new foods!

Great food, gorgeous restaurant, and incredible service! Absolutely loved my visit to Stone Creek…read more Very unassuming until you walk in. On a whim (and seeing they were booked up that evening) called ahead to ask how the wait was, and were told they were pretty full but had a few bar tables open if we can be there in ten minutes or so. We hustled over there and they promptly sat us. But not only did they seat us, the hostess that spoke with us had popped a reserved tag onto a table after we called- very thoughtful and on top of things considering we didn't ask for that! Server was incredibly helpful with recommendations and extremely personable. Other patrons were also so friendly and it made the entire visit so much more pleasant. Cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu. Food was well made, with familiar favorites turned up a few notches, as well as some beautifully thought out dishes that you would never have expected.

Tullys is a Central New York staple. Expect huge plates with lots of delicious food for reasonable…read moreprices. This location has two main areas, one further from the bar that's a little quieter, and the bar side with tons of TVs and much more noise. It's typical for kids to be running around or begging their parents for money to play the games in the corner, we had 3 kids under 3 in our group and it's no problem. The menu accommodates and the servers bring coloring pages and crayons for the older kids. For the big group we had, the servers did just fine. We unfortunately had one order mistake that resulted in a long delay for them, the staff brought out the incorrect order as consolation and to apologize. The only reason for the last star downgrade was the fries came out fairly cooled down but the tenders were so hot we couldn't eat them for several minutes. The flavors are great, the special honey mustard is epic and we would be back regardless. Tullys is great for groups, kids, and good times as the name suggests!

They are known for the best chicken strips on earth, so you know I had to try them and they were…read moregood. Chicken strips were crispy and served with a honey mustard that had a little zing to it. Serving sizes are more than enough to share. Chicken Wing Dip was also a good starter and again more than enough to share. Go to watch a game, if there is a game on they are playing it.