Grotto is hands down the best restaurant in Syracuse. From the hostess to serving staff, everyone…read moreis welcoming, delightful, and kind. They are attentive and able to answer questions. The food was delicious. So fresh, best ingredients, and so flavorful.

Special Arctic Char was fantastic. Seafood stew was also good. Great service. Crowded but good…read moreambiance

This is the first time my husband and I ate at this fantastic little hidden gems! We had drinks and…read moremy husband has chicken tenders with 3 dipping sauce they have many! And fries! I had the special of the day Italian wrap with homemade chips! Delish! Our server Dallas was wonderful. Attentive personable and helpful! We can't wait tto go back! A popcornachine to help yourself and emaculate bathrooms! Check it out!! So cozy! W esat in booths in front. Comfortable!

Arm and friendly atmosphere we were pleasantly and quickly greeted from the bar by the barmaid also…read morewaitress with a full bar and full tables after we sat in a booth by the window. She was very cheerful and attentive throughout the meal. Lighting is comfortably soft and classic rock played in the background loud enough to hear but not drown out conversation. We had an appetizer and wings all of which were very good.

Jake's has been a staple in the family's list of restaurants. The food never disappoints and the…read moreservice is always top tier! No matter how often you go there they treat you right! The over atmosphere is good, it's a bar/restaurant so expect it to be loud, if you're looking for a quiet place this isn't it. Overall we love this place and can't wait to go back next time we are in the area!!!

My family and I went to this restaurant after searching Hafners garden center for my delayed…read moreMother's Day gift from my son. Back to the restaurant, we had a great meal, but what made our evening special the most was our amazing server, Jamie. She was fast, attentive, and a great personality. Always checking on whether we needed anything, even though she was extremely busy.

This restaurant had the satisfying and nostalgic few and design of a vintage diner but with a…read moremodern flair. The monthly specials all looked delicious, I'm excited to come back seasonally and see what they come up with! Plenty of space and seating, our server and other staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. The 2 for 1 mimosa special was a great deal and a fun way to start my day. In addition to coffee drinks and standard beverages, they have cocktails. The lox Benedict served over potato pancakes was delicious enough to get again but I'll be trying something new next time since so many items caught my eye.

A hearty, generous, and delicious breakfast for three adults was served quickly, with a smile, for…read moreabout $50. There was a short wait on a Sunday morning, maybe 10-15 minutes. Fantastic place - found on Yelp. We will return.

I tried the Asian tenders and they were so good it just melted right in my mouth.The people were…read morevery friendly and nice. My ambiance is to go over there every single day so I can order that.

best Tully's in the area! great go to spot their buffalo…read morechicken tenders are and the staff is always timely

I went to Applebee's for my pre-prom dinner, I ordered the pasta parmesan fettuccine. The pasta was…read moreabsolutely delicious but my chicken tasted like a man's vomit (Not using a metaphor that's what it genuinely tasted like). My waitress was an absolute gem though, thank you to her.

In high school- Applebee's was the go-to spot for after events. I was feeling a bit nostalgic the…read moreother night so we said "Hey, why not Applebee's?" It was like walking into a slightly updated time capsule which was what we were kind of looking for. We got the appetizer sampler platter (not sure what the official name is now) & it was good. I'm assuming most of it was warmed up in a microwave but it all came out hot which was nice. Our server was really nice & tried her best which is all I could have asked for. The dessert was actually very, very good! We got the Sizzlin' Butter Pecan Blondie. The blondie was nice & hot while the ice cream was still nice & cold on top when it came out. I'd honestly go back just to get that. Just a comfortable nostalgic experience.

I came to Nestico's hungry. Big mistake...the food took a long time. Not "they're slammed" long,…read morebut "this is how it is" long. The waitress was very sweet about it though, and she kept the group hydrated with rounds of refreshing drinks while the kitchen slowly did its thing. When the food finally came out, it was solid. It didn't blow my mind, but I still cleaned my plate (or maybe because I was famished). The spinach salad was fresh and clean, and I was very happy with my French onion soup. The sauteed chicken with artichokes was a simple pasta dish cooked just right (although it could've used a little more seasoning). It's a solid 4-star dinner spot where the service charm does some heavy lifting and the food delivers without showboating. Just don't come hungry and in a hurry.

We went to Primo Nestico's yesterday for Mother's Day brunch. For starters, we had requested a…read moretable to accommodate a wheelchair. When we arrived, the table was completely set up and ready for my son to park his wheelchair without obstructing other diners or staff! That was a first for us! Our waitress was wonderful. Friendly, engaged and wonderful service. The food was delicious! We were all very happy with our orders and took home leftovers for another meal. We are looking forward to going back soon to have dinner.

On a recent busy Monday night I went, intending to sit at the bar as it was just myself. However,…read morethe bar was full and festive, in anticipation of a private party in the adjoining room. I didn't let that deter me and was led to a table by the hostess who greeted me immediately upon my entrance. (I actually got to pick my table). She told me my server would be with me shortly which gave me time to look at the screen and pick a beer. There were happy hour specials and a full range of cocktails from the bar but I wanted a beer. When my waitress arrived soon after, I chose the Talking Cursive Rhubarb Raspberry Pie as I like the sours. It was a wonderful choice. It was tasty and had a sharp taste that I really like. While she went to get that I decided on the Lemon Garlic Shrimp dinner. I ordered that and it came with a salad that was out quickly, on a cold plate and crisp and fresh. I had time to enjoy that prior to the arrival of my entree. All the while the restaurant/bar area continued to fill up with people for the private party. This didn't take anything away from the diners though as the pace of the food was excellent as was the service. When my dinner did arrive, it was the perfect portion, and served with garlic bread. The shrimp were large and the lemon garlic was flavorful but didn't overwhelm the linguine. It wasn't a pasta dish drowning in sauce or juices. It had just the right combination to be tasty but not "sloppy". My waitress continued to check on me and as busy as it was for a Monday I never felt rushed, hurried or forgotten. As a bonus, there was spring training baseball on two of the TVs which is always a win in my book. After this solo outing, I chose to go back a few days later when a friend and I went out for dinner (and loved that meal as well)

This was my first time dining at Vicino's Brick & Brew however it definitely won't be the last…read more It was a beautiful sunny day so I was very excited that they offered outdoor seating. My partner and I ordered the Vicino's pizza which was perfectly cooked. We also ordered their garlic parmesan and roasted red pepper wings both the perfect size & delicious! The staff were very friendly. Especially the waitress, I unfortunately can not remember her name but she made my first visit absolutely pleasant.