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    The Beginning II

    3.7 (26 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Live music
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Marissa R.

    nice spot to watch games and grab some wings. we got the garlic parmesan and medium wings which were both good. the environment is typical for a dive bar with a mixed crowd. the bartender was friendly and attentive. i wish the wings were a little bit more crispy but they were decent. i would definitely come back!

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    Carolina R.

    The Beginning II is one of the first spots I go to whenever I visit Syracuse. Mike the owner knows his wings! My usual go to is Medium and they are the perfect amount of hot. The bar is super fun with games and an outdoor area. There's a great selection of beer as well. Never a bad time at this place! I can confidently say these are the best chicken wings I have ever had in my life. Hands down.

    $15 for these "chicken fingers." A double order of 9? Guess you don't have to be a math major to run a bar.

    Crooks. Ordered two orders of "chicken fingers" at a total cost of about $15. What I got was 9 tiny nuggets. I went back looking for the other order and upon showing the bar tender, he admitted it looked like one order. He came back claiming the cook said it was a double order. I asked "would you pay $15 for that?" He said no, and that was that. I'll post a photo if I can. Either way, avoid this place like the plague. Awful, awful, awful.

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    7 years ago

    Best wings in Syracuse! The beer is cold and it's a fantastic hidden gem. Come get some.

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    This place was friendly and the food was awesome!!! We were here at lunch time on a Wednesday and will be back.

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    Good people. Wings are great! Don't have to wait long for them to be served. Overall, highly recommended!

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    You can tell that Mike, the owner, has been there done that, and has probably forgotten more about the bar business than most know.

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    4.1(36 reviews)
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    Fancy this place is not but I have found some of the best food I have had has come from a dive…read morerestaurant/bar. This place is perfect for the Sport's enthusiast as there are TV's on every wall pretty much, for fans to catch their favorite teams playing. There is also, a separate room off the bar area for large gatherings. Our waiter was warm and friendly. He took our order promptly.... we waited and waited for our food to come out. Mind you we ordered two sandwiches and a bowl of soup. The soup came out and again we waited. Unfortunately, all we got to try was the soup as we had an event we had to get to as our sandwiches when asked were not prepared. Sometimes things happen when you run a business and it is how you handle them that is the difference between just a restaurant and a great restaurant. This restaurant would earn five stars on just how things were handled. Kudos go to the staff there.... The French Onion soup we had for me was not my cup of tea as it was over seasoned and had way too many croutons which between the seasoning and bread overpowered the soup. My partner in crime thought it tasted OK and proceeded to devour the soup so will leave that up to you to decide LOL !!!!

    RECENTLY, the F-M Class of 1985 held their 40th H.S. reunion 9/5. All 88+ of US descended upon this…read moremost Iconic Fayetteville Staple of Our Community @ J.P. Mulligans. To say It was Great is an Understatement, to say They Accommodated this large group with Grace and Attention is an Understatement. Growing up, most of us, Multi generational in the Village, and HAVING THIS GATHERING PLACE we All Call Home- was beyond Accommodating, Inviting, and Welcoming. The Bartenders were OUTSTANDING, and all the attentiveness was Bar None! I can, without hesitation... SAY, from the F-M Class of '85. Thank You!

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    Tully's Good Times - Erie Blvd - Asian Tenders

    Tully's Good Times - Erie Blvd

    3.7(211 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Is this what they call "shrinkflation"? The food tasted fine…read morebut the tenders were the size of a mozzarella stick. I was hoping for a little more for my money ‍

    My wife and I love us a good Tully's date! I used to live in Syracuse, and this was my good to…read moreTully's. When we arrived, there was a mix up with the seating and their IPad, so we had to wait a couple minutes. But it was not too long of a wait before we were sat. Our waitress was over within a couple minutes to take our drink orders, and like I said we frequent Tully's, so my wife and I ordered our food right then. Being allergic to alcohol, it was nice to see they have a mocktail menu (which I had not seen before), and I ordered a sparkling strawberry lemonade. This drink had a very good flavor to it, with the combination of the lemon with strawberry along with the carbonation. This drink was so good, my wife ended up ordering one too. We ordered mozzarella sticks as a starter, which came to the table relatively fast, and were piping hot. The mozzarella sticks had a nice crunch to them with a great cheese pull. I ordered the buffalo tenders dinner, as I always do. The food was out pretty quickly. The fries were warm, salty, and crispy along with the tenders being nice and crispy. Tully's also has some of my favorite coleslaw, and the one I had with my dinner did not disappoint. My wife ordered the Asian tender dinner, and was crispy and warm like mine. The restaurant had many different games and sports on, with a plethora of college football games and horse racing to catch your attention. Husbands/Boyfriends, just be careful... my attention was on the TVs a lot, and the wife was not too keen on that (peep the attached photo). As per usual, we had a great time and great food while here and definitely will be back. The thing that kind of stunk was the fact they only have shirts that go up to XL (both in store and online), which would not work for a larger person like me.

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    Change of Pace - wings - hot, crispy, & saucy as god intended

    Change of Pace

    4.1(53 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    My co-worker was ordering lunch one day and mentioned she was ordering from A Change of Pace. I've…read moreheard of this bar before but had never actually tried it. She went on to list a bunch of items she loves from there and kept saying how good the food is, so I was sold. I ended up calling and placing our order, and they dropped it off right at my job, which was super convenient. I ordered the honey barbecue wings and added a side of barbecue sauce--though honestly, I didn't even need it. These wings were slamming. As you can see from the picture, every single wing was soaked perfectly in sauce. No dry spots at all. You get a dozen wings with your order, and they also include celery and ranch on the side. Even the celery and ranch tasted heaven-sent, which says a lot because usually that's just an afterthought. They have a pretty full menu with a nice variety of American-style dishes to choose from. I've heard it's a great bar atmosphere too, although I haven't eaten inside yet--but I'm definitely looking forward to that experience. Based on the food alone, I'll absolutely be ordering from here again.

    Great local place! This establishment welcomes everybody and it's a great place to meet new people…read moreand hear amazing stories. The wings are some of the best in the area and the bartenders are friendly and on top of it every time I've been here it's been very little wait times for anything and the food is hot and fresh.

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    PressRoom Pub - 10 Wings

    PressRoom Pub

    3.7(103 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    Some reviewers referred to it as a dive, but it's definitely a step above it. I only had cheese…read morecurds but it does have a full menu. They also have a wide selection of drafts, but it's 95% local/big names, not really my game. For drinks, I had a draft ($5) and a nice/strong jack/coke ($8). They do charge a bit extra if you pay with a card. Don't be afraid of the $10 parking charge sign for parking outside, no need to pay for parking if you are coming to the bar.

    I met my friend on a late Sunday afternoon. The bar area was busy with families from events, and…read moresome young children. I was able to scoot into a corner of bar seats waiting on my friend. A short wait for menus and to scour drink menu. I went with pomegranate cosmo, unfortunately it lacked presentation due to shortage of appropriate glassware. Server was apologetic, taste was pleasant but strong and lacking garnish. My friend just ordered a light draft and we ordered Reuben egg rolls to share. Best Reuben egg rolls I have had in the Cuse! Tons of tender corned beef, and just a hint of sauerkraut and Swiss served with thousands island dressing! I ordered an extra for take out for my Irish man at home and short rib tacos. Those did not keep well for take out, more meat and toppings would improve the continuity compared to tortillas. Service excellent, frequently checked upon for refills and food order. Prompt delivery and friendly service! Great place for meetups with a pub sports bar atmosphere. I'm not sure I noticed remanence of the prior press room. Many televisions great for sport events. Menu is simple and pub oriented.

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    Craftsman Wood Grille & Tap House - Gnocchi with grilled chicken

    Craftsman Wood Grille & Tap House

    3.6(190 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    We got to celebrate my husband's birthday with dinner out. He chose The Craftsman Wood Grill & Tap…read morehouse, he's been wanting to stop in for a while. It was nice as you walked in, so open. We like the open kitchen concept. We started off with the crispy cauliflower, which I wasn't sure my husband would like it. We both enjoyed this very much, my husband likes the general tao's sauce. Then for our entrees I opted for the braised short ribs (pappardelle, ragu, parmigiano reggiano). The braised short ribs were delicious, tender. I could have done without the pasta(tad bit overcooked). My husband had the steak flight with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots. He enjoyed each cut and sauces, he said it was actually filling. Overall we'll be back to try more items, they have outdoor seating and also a cozy fire pit too. The staff were super friendly and welcoming from start to finish.

    The service at The Craftsman Wood Grill & Tap House was excellent, our server was knowledgeable,…read moreaccommodating, and even caught that the blue cheese for the wings wasn't gluten-free. I appreciated that level of care. We shared the steak flight special with all the sauces, but neither of us loved the sauces and preferred the steaks on their own. The steaks were decent but nothing beyond what you'd get at a chain like LongHorn. The truffle fries were excellent, and the wood-fired wings (no batter) were solid. The restaurant has a nice, welcoming ambience that makes for a pleasant dining experience. Service: 5 stars. Food: just above average, especially for the price. Great spot for attentive, gluten-conscious service, but the main dishes didn't wow us.

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