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    The Cider Mill

    4.4 (241 reviews)
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    THE CIDER MILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Ella L.

    The Cider Mill is a Syracuse gem. A great spot for a celebratory dinner or when you're in the mood for a relaxing, satisfying meal. Their menu is seasonal and you can tell the ingredients are sourced with care. They have menu indicators for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free (I wish every restaurant would). The service is always spot on, friendly, and knowledgeable. This visit I ordered the broccoli cheddar soup and gluten free riggies which I've never had! The soup was perfect and creamy and I ate every drop. Then I was served a *giant* plate of delicious pasta. The spice of the sauce was perfect and they put over an inch of fresh Parmesan on top. I included a picture of this glorious cheese cross section. My friend's wagyu burger was perfectly cooked. Everything about this meal felt like they were generously doling out food in a "here have some more I made it from scratch" kind of way. This place isnt flashy or trendy, but warm and inviting. It's the quality of food, drink, and service that make it worthy of attention. The prices are reasonable and there's always something new and delicious to try. Grateful to have such a great local spot.

    Lamb meatballs
    Colette H.

    Love it here! I love coming here for drinks, appetizers and dinner. We've been here many times. There is plenty of seating inside, at the bar, and on their outdoor patio. The servers are friendly and nice. And the food is always delicious and friendly made. Everything I've tried here has been incredible and flavorful. I recommend coming here if you're looking for a relaxing dinner that will be amazing!

    Focaccia and hot tom
    Kaz S.

    Fun spot with some delicious items to choose from! I have been wanting to try out Cider Mill for a while and I am glad that I finally did. They have some tasty menu items and I enjoyed the shared appetizer I had, as well as my salad and the entree my friend ordered. What kept it from five stars is that while the food was tasty, I felt like there were a lot of "almosts" with the restaurant. Almost great food, okay service, okay setup and noise levels. Everything felt like it had potential instead of just being amazing. I think it's a great spot to check out and there's lots of pretty good menu items, but not necessarily up to the hype that sometimes seems to surround coming here. Regardless, I like it here, but don't feel compelled to return. Chicken riggies were star of the show!

    Raymond L.

    Parking can be difficult at times when it is busy, but the food is good, service is good, and the atmosphere is homey. This is a less formal take on fine dining with a variety of options, but limited hours.

    Peppermint white mocha after dinner drink
    Erin F.

    I am updating my review as The Cider Mill has become one of my favorite local restaurants. The service is always excellent from the minute you walk in the door. The menu, which changes seasonally, always has plenty of variety and it's difficult to choose between dishes. I have never had a dish here that I didn't like. In the summer, the patio is a great spot for outdoor dining and they even have fans to keep it cool. If I could give 6 stars I would.

    Honey roasted carrots
    Tara R.

    My bestie and I wanted to find a place that had gluten-free items that I would enjoy, and that we could have a nice dinner while I was visiting. When I came across the Summer menu for The Cider Mill, my mouth watered. After reading a few items to my bestie, we knew we had to give this place a try, and we were so glad that we did. We made reservations for 6:30pm and barely made it on time due to traffic. We were sat right away. Our wait staff was excellent. I ordered the honey glazed carrots, they came on a bed of whipped goat's cheese. They were cooked to perfection! For my main, I ordered to Riggies, gluten-free. I hadn't ever heard of Riggies before, and knew I had to give it a try. The Riggies were a perfect balance or flavor and spice. The serving size was HUGE! Not only did I eat it that night, but for the next two days my bestie and I continued to eat it. We will definitely be back! I love how they change their menu seasonally.

    Pan seared salmon with Demi glaze on the side, served with lemon risotto and asparagus.
    Pam Y.

    Always great service, ambience and food! A small group of us gathered on 8/6 for dinner. I had the pan seared salmon, and dove in before I took a picture. It had been plated beautifully! The salmon comes with a cherry chipotle Demi; I asked it be served on the side. Good thing - it's got some heat! The salmon was crispy outside, moist inside and yummy. The asparagus was tender crisp. The lemon risotto was fabulous - wish I'd had an extra serving for breakfast today! Highly recommend the Cider Mill! I've been coming here for years, and have never had a bad meal.

    Steak with chimichurri and salt potatoes. Scallops with risotto.
    Brittany A.

    The Cider Mill is my go-to anniversary and special occasion spot because of how delicious and decadent the food always is. They offer a seasonal menu, and they always have the freshest bread baked in house! I believe it is truly to die for. My picture is from the summer menu. The scallops were tender and tasty. The steak was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri was fresh. The service is always attentive and courteous, and the ambiance is intimate. Please check out this gem on Fay Road in Onondaga.

    The perfect Manhattan
    Nik H.

    Follow up review after many more visits (whenever we come to Syracuse). Ambiance - Amazing Service - Amazing Food - Superb Cocktails - Balanced Nothing changed. GO HERE

    Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Cheddar grits, broccoli, and peach chutney
    Lily W.

    Amazing restaurant with such flavorful food. I had the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, and it was absolutely delicious. It was a bit noisy inside, so I would recommend eating outside if possible. The wait staff was very nice:) Overall, be of the best restaurants in CNY, and even though it is a bit pricey, it is well worth it.

    Sarah P.

    This restaurant is absolutely phenomenal. First, we were seated right away which was nice because we had a reservation. When we were seated, we were served water immediately and started looking at the menu when we realized they sell fresh bread by the loaf! We had to get one to take home with us. They have many different kinds of sourdough and focaccia bread. Our appetizer and dinner were beyond expectations. Service was great and we loved the dimly lit atmosphere. Safe to say we will be back soon! Thank you Cider Mill!

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    Good food, good service and great place for a special occasion. Family owned that lives in the neighborhood.

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    The food is excellent. I had the veggie wrap and my husband had the Ruben. This restaurant will definitely enter our restaurant rotation

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    Do they serve fish fry on Fridays?

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