I could talk about Riley's for days! We started coming here shortly after moving nearby and we have…read morenever had a bad meal. Great quality and variety of food. A pianist playing music if you're there the right time of night, and as a person who says they "don't usually get dessert or like sweet stuff", I often break that rule, as their desserts are amazing. I love that I can have a "hometown spot" that is reliable, while also feeling like they mix up the food and options to make things interesting and slightly elevated considered the "chill" environment.

Riley's embodiments the cozy dining experience. Every time we've gone it's felt like going over to…read moreyour aunt and uncles house for a meal (maybe that's because it's nestled in a cool older house in a bustling Syracuse neighborhood). The menu is seasonal and changes regularly depending on what the chef has on hand. You can always expect a good selection of sandwiches, burgers, pasta, salads, and fresh seafood. It's delicious elevated American fare. The servers are very kind and attentive, they're patient every time I inform them of my gluten sensitivity and ask questions. I like this spot because you really can't go wrong with one of their interesting salads! I loved the grilled romaine, zucchini, and fennel salad with chicken. I also really enjoyed the roast chicken from a different dinner. My partner likes their classic burger enough to get it both times we visited. Their chocolate torte is a great gluten free dessert. Rileys is a Syracuse staple worth enjoying with family and friends.

Gay bar. I'm not…read moregay. This might have been the best food I had while in the Syracuse area for 4 days. Bacon grilled cheese sandwich. Friend ordered the burger he said the same thing. Grey food and service. Decor is extra gay. But it's a gay bar ..... so have fun and enjoy!

The amount of time, effort, and care that go into each menu item is impressive. For brunch, the…read morevariety is astounding for the size and the appearance of the place from the outside. At first the location seems less than promising, but inside the little touches of decor make for a charming, if not polished experience. It is still largely a bar that serves food, but the food is impressive in both quality and low price. The little details like in-house made desserts, house ranch dressing, and hand cut fries are a pleasant surprise. The organization behind staggered brunch seating lends itself well to good availability of items, freshness, and service. The menu includes frequently updated seasonal choices. This is also a LGBTQ+ bar. Brunch menus are regularly posted on Facebook, and the process for text message based reservations is convenient. Possibly one of the most surprisingly good restaurants in the greater Syracuse area.

I keep meaning to branch out to different items like their sweet biscuits or potato wedges but love…read moretheir classics so much I just keep getting my faves. This is the type of place where you have to make sure you have time because they have a small staff and make everything with lots of care -- but the wait is worth it. The employees will bring your order right to your car when it's ready (if you don't want to wait at the window.) The Buck is one of my favorites. It has strawberry jelly and peppery cheese and is scrumptious. Often I like to eat it right away in the car, but it's wrapped in a foil later and does keep well if I go home. A very unique spot unlike anything in Syracuse and I'd recommend stopping by to try at least once -- even if you're not vegan or vegetarian!

Wow! What an awesome place!…read more I've been wanting to try this for breakfast for a while now after hearing such great things and I'm so glad I did! I really like that everything is vegan as someone who used to be vegan I think it's great to have some options around Syracuse. My coffee was AMAZING! Some of the best coffee i've had in a long time and I can't wait to try some other coffees on their menu. I really want to try their strawberry milk cold brew but they were out today. I tried the rambler and it is huge, filling, smells so good, and tastes even better! I'm not a huge fan of the fake bacon but again, it's great to have a spot with vegan options. Everyone who works here is amazing as well! You order at the window and they come out and deliver it to your car. Today was a cold snowy day, with snow banks taking over the sidewalks and they are all still out here delivering down the street right up until close. I told the man who brought the food to my car how amazing he is and he said I was amazing for coming out - such a great attitude as well! I will definitely be coming back!

We Were quickly greeted and seated at 6:15 On a Monday…read morenight. The waiter was very professional and respectful the whole time. Even though we didn't order any brew, we quickly received delicious water. We Both ordered their burger--ordered them medium and they were great. The French fries that came with the burgers were delicious. We even had dessert, a vegan & gluten free banana bread cake: satisfying, not too rich and not too sweet. Just right. It is worth the walk to come down to this corner of Destiny before a movie on date night! Thanks for a great meal.

If you are at Destiny doing some shopping Bullfinch Brewpub is always a solid choice to stop for a…read morebeverage and a bite! I stopped in during the holiday season and loved the selection of holiday cocktails and sours! I had the Dancing Lights, which is by far the best Christmas Sour I have tried this season, and even better it is locally brewed! Pomegranate, cherry, white truffle, cheesecake delight! Several other fruity sour holiday options as well! Always friendly and knowledgeable service at the bar! I have not eaten there yet but lots of yummy looking appetizers and burgers were being served up. I definitely am looking forward to coming back to try some menu items!

First, I have to say that the renovation/ redecorating that has been done (to the old Empire…read moreBrewing), is really first class. They have kept the beautiful details of a historic building while making it warm, classy and comfortable. Service was very good. Our server was also the bartender and he was friendly and helpful....it was our first time visiting. The menu is very eclectic but highlights their house brined, battered and fried chicken. We looked over the menu before going and were excited about the Chicken and Biscuits. It wasn't on the menu, but our server was positive it was available. Three of us ordered the Chicken and Biscuits and one ordered the Hot Mess Chicken sandwich, which she declared delicious. The chicken and biscuits was excellent with a nice amount of chicken and vegetables, creamy and flavorful and homemade biscuits served on the side. I actually prefer the biscuits on the side because I seldom finish my meal so when I take it home, the biscuits are Not soggy. My only disappointment was that while the dish came over looking like a hearty portion, the chicken and biscuits was served over mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes tasted homemade, creamy and seasoned nicely seasoned.....but the actual amount of chicken and biscuits was pretty small. (We didn't know it came with potatoes because we it wasn't on the menu so we didn't get a description) I am looking forward to many more visits and trying some of their signature house brined chicken. We also had a very nice discussion with the bartender about their extensive selection of liquor.

Honey and I are on vacay and were missing home a smidge. We found this place and were blown away…read more It was in the middle of the street where there is street parking so be advised. Moving on, the entrance gives off a speakeasy vibe.. as we had to go downstairs to the entrance! We love a great speak easy! We went to the bar as we prefer to eat and chat up the bartenders anyway. The menus are leather bound and we loved it! We are Old Fashioned snobs and wanted to check out the selection. Not only are there 3 pages of different whiskeys you can choose from, there are flights available too if you can't decide. Honey ordered the "Cluck Norris", and I had chicken and biscuits! Oh My Southern Loving Heart... Syracuse... wooooo bay baaayyyy! The chicken and biscuits was my dream of a chicken of a chicken pot pie without the crust, on top of mashed potato's, and rimmed with biscuits! Honey said.. "Damn that was good. It was better than the chicken in Nola!" The flavor and temp were unmatched!! When you come, ask for Ryan the bartender! (Picture included!!) 5 stars all day...

Wow wow wow! The Cider Mill has been on my "must try" list and I finally had an opportunity, it did…read morenot disappoint. I made a reservation a few days ahead of time for a Saturday night. We arrived to a busy atmosphere that quieted down throughout the night. We started with cocktails which were strong and delicious. The brussel sprout appetizer was to die for, who knew that brussel sprouts go well with blue cheese! I ordered the salmon dish which was incredible. My friend enjoyed the Greek chicken dish. We were disappointed we didn't have enough room for dessert so we'll just have to come back! Other notes: the service was friendly and there was extra parking across the street if necessary. I can't wait to be back to try their specials and seasonal menus

Talk about delicious - I was visiting in town and was lucky enough to come here! I got the filet,…read moreand wow was it delicious. Everyone I came with had their plates licked cleaned. Their menu rotates so don't wait on an item. Our server was so fun and knowledgeable about what to get. We had fantastic drinks all night long. Excited to come back and try more items!

First time visiting Dinosaur Bar-B-Que and I had high expectations. Everyone told me this is an…read moreiconic spot in Syracuse, and I was not disappointed. I was upstairs with a private event. The space is massive, could likely hold 300 people comfortably. There's even a stage space, great for karaoke or a work event. We were served buffet style and everything was INCREDIBLE. Things easily dry out on a buffet line, but not here. Everything was fresh, juicy and tender. My favorite was the pulled pork and mac and cheese. I'll definitely be back the next time im in the area!

As a part of a New Weekly Initiative as Yelp Elite and working in local Syracuse Entertainment i…read moreplan to do a weekly try of something in Syracuse before my gig and we are calling it Takeout Thursdays! The inaugural one for syracuse had to be dinosaurs. Sit down or takeout the food was hot, flavorful, large enough for 2 meals and felt like I got the most bang for my buck. The tres Nino platter acts a sampling of Pulled Pork, Brisket, and Ribs. With it I got both Mac Salad and Mac N Cheese as well as a piece of corn bread. The Pulled pork was the smallest portion of the three but still worth all 3 bites. The slices of brisket were filling. The mac n cheese has always been my favorite side from them with its size and addition of BBQ seasonings its unique and never disappoints. The ribs and Mac Salad were tasty and large enough they will make a second meal. There is a reason people come from all over for it.

My daughters and I popped in prior to seeing a movie Saturday night and we loved it. It's got such…read morea cool vibe! We sat ourselves and were greeted by a server immediately. We split the wings -- so crispy and delicious! We also got burgers and tots. Everything was prepared perfectly and the TOTS!!! So crispy and had a unique spice in them -- LOVED. This was our first time and we will definitely be back to support this locally owned restaurant/bar.

Beer recommendation: too many to list (That is a very good…read morething) A mix of very positive experiences muddled by the occasional menu item that shouldn't even bother be offered, this is a much appreciated redo of the World of Beer. A menu full of takes on classic American fare run through a different flavor profile, and it maintains the large and excellent beer selection of this spaces previous tenant. Take their menu, full of fusion into dishes like their garbage plate and flatbreads that feel unique in this area and still fit the expectation of the originals. Then there is the occasional misfire, like the vindaloo cheesesteak that looks like some premade microwaved slices on a bad roll. This has been pretty good, but if you find something like the cheesesteak, try something else. That's the weird part, for a place with excellent service, an amazing selection of beers, and an experience which places it well above other Destiny locations like Bullfinch and other generic options in the new expansion (it should always be a bad sign for a site when Cheesecake Factory is in the short list of better options to eat at like Karma and the wildly overrated Bullfinch); it needs to have a solid menu top to bottom, don't make us find out what things are crap. It's tough enough to handle the noise in there even when it isn't busy. Overall, really good spot, but a few changes to remove the dead matter will make this the only option in Destiny worth anything. ANYTHING. Do not settle, if you want food and/or beer at Destiny, this is the place

It's so nice to go to a bar where they love on vegetarians as much a meat eaters, and it makes it…read moreeasy to find something satisfying to go with your beer here. For drinks they have a good selection of beers on tap, usually 10-20, from local and national breweries. The server offered me a sample before I fully committed on a beer I had a question about and I appreciated being able to try it before committing to a full glass. The Evergreen's menu itself is accessed through a QR code where their full list of options and specials are listed. My group opted to share the beer fries and they were taaaasty, pillowy soft, crunchy, and amazingly well seasoned. The vegetarian options are a regular part of the restaurant and the fried tofu I had was genuinely satisfying and well done. My cajun pasta was maybe a touch over but I was okay with it since it had my condiment obsession of chili crisp in it. The menu is well marked for dietary needs. A great thing of note is that they have women's, men's, AND an all-gender bathroom. I appreciate the inclusion in the food and restaurant itself. Car parking is street parking, it's accessible via the Centro bus system, and there is an artistic broken-chain shaoed bike rack just across the street from the restaurant. My group was happy with the prices and service for an early Wednesday dinner in a wintry March.

Sat at the bar, it took awhile to get served and to get our bill, but ig the bartenders were busy…read moremaking drinks for the tabled patrons. The mac in cheese was probably one of the best I've had in town. The fries were really good and I dipped them in some spicy aioli. The burger on the other hand was simply not good and lacked any sort of flavor, I'd probably try a regular burger over the smash next time. The restaurant is nice. The location isn't bad and has decent parking.

We are Back for another Take out thursday this time hitting the new syracuse sensation: Over the…read moreCuse Deli To back up for a minute, I'm an NYC native being born there and spending at least 4 adult years eating and experiencing food there. My favorite dish was always gyros over rice with cut up pita and salad from the streetcarts. Fastforward to now. In Upstate NY it is hard to find Gyros or meat over rice as good as the city...until today. I took one bite and had flashbacks. The chicken is seasoned with a blend of the middle east and Mediterranean. The steak was coated with white sauce, garlic sauce, and hummus. And the salad was panopley of options. Even a little toasted pita to remind of the gyros. Very filling. I will get multiple meals out of this and I will be back to try more!

Ordered food and the delivery guy took my first order than decided not to deliver it. I was told…read moreI'd get a refund than to place the order again. I placed the order again and this time my dinner came without the cheesecake. I call back again and ask to speak to the manager and he tells me I have to email their HR department to get it all sorted out. He treated it like it was all a joke. I email them and they said I was Refunded for the first meal completely which I'm Still waiting for all these to process and that they're going to refund me for the second cheesecake. So I get hit with delivery fees and processing fees. I used to eat out here weekly but after this I'm sorry but I can't support someone who is going to mess my Order up twice I got hit with all these fees and there isn't anything they did to make the situation right and I've never had to email an HR department for a company I didn't work for. Also the second time I had to call the manager told me that I had to send an email about the missing desert and when I asked him to take care of it himself he couldn't comprehend the fact that I shouldn't have to contact them when they messed my order up twice it's disappointing that a place that I enjoyed eating at could care less that they made these mistakes.