Wow! What a cool place. It has almost a basement vibe. The place was packed when I got there…read more Reservations were needed that night. But they got me into a spot at the bar. Service was phenomenal. The fish and chips were great! But the star was the side of curry gravy to dip my fries in! So freaking good! This was a great restaurant in downtown Syracuse. I hope to make it back someday.

I was craving some fresh, simply cooked fish and knew I needed to go to The Fish Friar. I was…read morehoping to sit outside, but it was too cold so I sat at the bar. Service was great....the bartender was friendly and very efficient. I had the seafood chowder to start. While it was very tasty, ( haddock, clams and salmon- (?), I thought it was very skimpy on fish. I ordered a piece of grilled haddock and a side of mushy peas. The haddock was sweet, moist and delivered hot. The mushy peas were excellent with great texture. The menu is small, but everything I've tried over the years has been excellent....they know their fish and prepare it simply and beautifully.

My friend and I met at Freight Yard Brewery for Cousins Lobster Truck event. Truck was in the…read moreparking lot behind the brewery this visit. Short wait time to order 10-15 minutes and short wait time for pick up. The small lobster roll is up to a whopping $26! It was fresh and packed with buttery lobster. The lobster tots were amazing, with a fair amount of lobster for $22. We shared both. The Brewery had cleared out a bit by the time we received food. Plenty of room at the bar and tables to enjoy our food. Huge improvement on two plus hour wait time last visit. But I think Mother Nature dictates the turn out at these events as well.

There was a line waiting for the truck to open. They were set up at a local business in Auburn in…read moretheir parking lot. The truck opened right on time and it didn't take long to place my order. My order took about 10 minutes, 1 hot Connecticut Lobster Roll and 1 Cold Maine lobster Roll. It was a such a beautiful spring day I decided to open the back of my van and eat in the sun! ( There was no place to eat at this business.) The hot buttery Connecticut roll was tender and delicious, it had a nice amount of lobster meat. The other roll, the cold one had noticably less meat. I was disappointed but it was delicious and next time I'll try something else, people were saying that the lobster tacos and lobster quesadillas were very good too.

Saw some great reviewsso, so I had to try it! I love seafood…read more Selection is great..lobster, shrimp, clams, crab, mussels, fish. My hubby and I each ordered a combo,what I loved was the items like shrimp and clams and scallops are by the lb. My husband got 1/2 lb of shrimp & 1/2 lb of scallops....it came with a good portion of potatoes, broccoli and corn. He couldn't finish it all and it was around $23. My combo had shrimp, clams, lobster tail,and snow crab cluster, potatoes, broccoli and corn....we could have added a couple of sides and split either one. The food came out hot, it tasted fresh and the seafood was cooked perfectly! Broccoli and potatoes were cooked beautifully too. We recommend you give it a try!

Now called "Ocean Bites". They serve food and happiness. My goodness, food is amazing. Super fresh…read moreseafood, great balance of old bay and butter. Staff super friendly. If you want good seafood and want to feel fulfilled, eat here. Highly recommend to anyone. You will crave this place afterwards

This might be my new favorite place for takeout seafood boils! I'm a seafood lover and have now…read moreordered twice the party sack #3! Cute crab shack ambience, it's a hot spot so order or arrive before the dinner crowd. My first visit was a Saturday around 6 and it was crowded and not a seat to be had! All the seafood platters being served looked amazing, so I knew I was in the right spot! I was greeted as I approached the counter and was assisted with my take out and recommended popular party sack combinations. I ordered #3 which includes a lobster tail, one cluster or 1/2 lb snow crab, 1/2 lb shrimp (I recommend requesting Head Off!) a piece of corn, and 2-3 potatoes. I chose Cajun seasoning and, very hot spice. Warning you best be a very spicy hot lover, it was challenging but loved it! I have already returned for a second time, also #3 sack added extra corn $3 and extra potatoes $3. CrabnGo special seasoning and still extra hot! Delicious not as over the top as Cajun Hot! $47 and change with the added corn and potatoes. $42 and change without. Only one quarter piece of corn first order and two potatoes. Love it! It's going to be dangerous now that I've tried this Cajun Seafood that makes you feel like you are in the Bayou! And the heat that matches!

I've had take out from here before, but eating here is great! One thing I'm particular about with…read moreseafood restaurants is I hate when it smells like rotting old seafood. This place smelled fresh as a daisy. Everything was clean. No bad smells. The staff were friendly and helpful. Drinks and apps came very fast, and dinner wasn't too far behind. The prices are beyond reasonable here. The food was cooked to perfection. I added a lobster tail and some sausage to my pot and it was epic! I already have plans to return!

Great food ,hospitality is #1,you ever experienced old time fish store,order written on bag,wrapped…read morein same bag. Old school . Experience brought me back to simple days when parents would take our family out for a real good tasting fish fry . Everything is made from scratch, fish is brought in and battered as orders are placed ,Mac n cheese is out of this world so you better get there early before they sell out of this spectacular side.Todd Taylor great job keeping with traditional fresh not frozen or processed food. Found a friend for life! Thanks Todd !! 5 stars rating

I've been going here for years. It has the best fish in town. And the prices are good.read more

Visited with my daughter and we were blown away. The ceviche was perfectly balanced and super…read morefresh. The short rib was incredibly tender and the green sauce was rich and comforting. The arroz con pollo was one of those dishes you keep going back to even when you're full. And Tacu tacu! Yum! Desserts were tasty. Both beautifully plated and delicious. Easily the best dining experience I've had in Syracuse. 100% recommend.

Had reservations for Valentines Day. We were seated promptly as we arrived…read more We had the ceviche special and some sort of potato appetizer to start. I very much enjoyed the ceviche and it was a large portion. My partner seemed to like the potatoes. I had the whole fish special. An interesting experience to say the least. No idea what kind of fish it was but it tasted good. Do not order this trying to look cool or attractive. This is a messy experience- not for a first date. My partner had a vegetarian entree, something with mushrooms. She enjoyed it. We had a total of 3 mocktails as well. Bill was almost 200 dollars. Steep for no booze and one person ordering all vegetarian. Take that into consideration when planning a night out as th drink menu looked great so you're destined to go above that if you booze. The tables were very close to each other and the dining room was loud. Not romantic in my opinion. Food was pretty good, rest of the stuff could use a little work.

Great food at reasonable prices. They're also good at customizations which is great for helping me…read moredeal with my garlic allergy. They also brought out a slice of cheesecake because it was my birthday! Server was nice and helpful. The place easily accommodate larger parties which is super helpful. Parking on that side of the mall can get full easily, so leaving an extra few minutes to park is a good idea.

I love this place for a celebration! It is a little pricey, so a birthday was a perfect time to go…read more The scallops with the "everything" sauce and medium spice, yum!! Add the sausage or eggs for a bit of extra protein! And have some hush puppies which come hot, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Service is attentive and they did come out and sing happy birthday with a free cheesecake slice!

This place is so phenomenal. Its one of our favorite places to go when looking at a more expensive…read moreestablishment to food ratio. There was a jazz musician playing when my table went and that added a great atmosphere. Service was okay, it was great at first but fell a little short towards the end as we didnt get our cocktail and wine refills we put in. The king crab from here is so delicious and well worth trying if you havent.

Location was a challenge to find as e ended up at Daniella's steakhouse down the road…read more Food was overall pretty good and the atmosphere is unique. We had the greens and scallops for an appetizer, for entrees I had the king cut prime rib and others had the lobster roll. Service was pretty decent overall, seating was perhaps the only negative as it was almost set in a banquet hall. I'd give it 4.5/5 Piggybacking off some lower star reviews I didn't see ANY issues with portion sizes or quality. Crab sauce had a lot of crab in it and the king cut prime rib was massive, a tiny bit fattier for my liking but that's how prime rib comes sometimes. Very flavorful meals and even though I put down as much food as I could we still had plenty of leftovers!

ALWAYS GREAT FOOD AND GREAT FAST SERVICE!!!! our go to place for takeout or eating in with a great…read moreenvironment and great energy!! waitstaff is always very nice and helpful!

I went in there today to get some lunch... I had gone for a long walk on the Erie Canal and was a…read morebit hungry and got off it... I was in the mood for something light, first thing, the bartender brought me some bread with a dipping sauce which is really really good and the bread was. fresh and I ordered a seasonal option... It was pineapple glazed shrimp with risotto, whoa... so good, it walked the line between savory and suite... the shrimp was very tender and that glaze is wonderful. My bartender she was very attentive. Very clean organize place. This is the second time I went there for lunch and I'll definitely be back. They do seafood, right

We went on a Monday for happy hour with a large group, they were able to quickly seat our group…read more The restaurant was recently updated, it looks great, clean and sharp. It's definitely brighter now which I love. The happy hour deals are great, and the food was excellent.

The York feels like a 20 something that wants to flex like an adult, but still likes to read Teen…read moreVogue. Growing up is hard, I get it. TPOH nailed it: "Speaking of hearing, I can't take too much loud music I mean I like to play it, but I sure don't like the racket" I'm starting here, with the vibe, which sets the scene, dig? Decor-wise, it's luxe lounge, and is a welcome surprise in the Salt City. We use Resy, and...either the hostess misheard our party size, didn't really care, didn't really doublecheck to read our actual reservation, or whatever man, that's just your opinion. So, the backroom might have been a bit better suited for us olds, we were ushered into the front room. Not the window, but pretty darn close. Again, fun for people watching, inside and out. But damn it kids, if you have a DJ, I want to talk to Sir Vibes A Lot and ask them how they think thumping house music actually aids in digestion? Maybe I unconsciously started chewing to the unrelenting 4/4 beat, anything's possible. Now onto the menu, and back to the identity crisis. Like a lot of places, the York has a broad spectrum of offerings. Burger. Nashville Hot. Multiple pasta options. Sure, sure, sure. The porkchop with kimchi fried rice was the clear winner, hands down. The chicken, mashed and greens took second place (but I'll give ya a pro tip chef: the longer you cook your greens, the better they are). The salmon was a distant third because everything bagel seasoning is a lot after a while, and the veg was uninspired. Our TL:DR recommendation is come for cocktails and poutine. The poutine satisfied by itself. Our server was great- thanks, Destiny!