Another outstanding meal at my favorite syracuse restaurant…read more Enjoyed some time this Friday with special people as we sat and enjoyed an exquisite dining out. I was the only returning patron, the others much enjoyed their first time here. Walking through the front door you're instantly hit with a wonderful smell of food cooking over an open fire. Got a terrific table to look out the window and enjoyed a nice evening view. Took full advantage of every food meal course available. Started out with their evening appetizer of homemade bread with cinnamon butter. Each of us got our own dinner choice along with small plates to start. The two small plates were green lentil salad and ember roasted carrots. Both of them with their unique flavor and style. The green lentil salad featured heirlooms. The ember roasted carrots featured labrieth, doqqa, and maple syrup. Keep in mind everything here comes from local farms and local breweries and distilleries. Big fan of supporting the state and local community. Fantastic! They feature only a few main entrées, tonight's included halibut, steak, chicken, and sea Island peas with jasmine rice. Knowing how well seasoned their steaks are, I went with a filet mignon 10 ounce. Probably a little more than I should've gotten, but I very rarely eat steak and know how well and good they are here. Ordered the steak medium to medium rare and that's exactly how it came out. Mouth watering delicious. Along with the steak includes mashed potatoes, chimichurri, kale, and. crème fraiche. Every bite was outstanding. One of us got ice cream for dessert which she said was very good. The ice cream was made right there at the restaurant. We kicked off the dinner with a rum cocktail and a tequila cocktail. All spirits locally sourced. If you haven't tried it here yet you should. You will not be disappointed.

I had a nice evening at Eden. Parking wasn't bad. Reservations are a must as it is rather small…read moreinside. We were promptly seated and ordered glasses of wine while perusing the menu, which is on the smaller side. That usually means everything on it is rather good, so we had high expectations. We started with the Mushroom Toast, Ember Roasted Carrots, and Beef Tartar. I'll start with the bad and finish with the good. The Ember Roasted Carrots were a complete miss. They were trying to go for a middle-eastern flavor, with each ingredient contrasting, while the carrot served as the centerpiece to flavor. I found this to be INCREDIBLY bland. The carrots were not salted enough during roasting and lacked enough char. They dish also needed more labneh than it was served with. It literally just tasted like carrots and yoghurt. Honestly, if I could only give one critique it would be to have used more salt, but this dish was a real disappointment. The Beef Tartar suffered from a similar issue. It was bland. Not enough salt was used. It unfortunately tastes like flat beef. I overheard the bartender talking to another couple and he told them they really want to highlight the ingredients. The idea is purity or something like that. And that's well and good, but you still need to season beef tartar. I don't think this is necessarily a poor execution of the dish(es) rather this is more in line with the philosophy of the kitchen, and that's fine. It's just not for me. And now for the good. The Mushroom Toast was great. It had all the things I had wanted. Fat, salt, umami, freshness. This was a good dish and I would get this again. As for the entrees, my husband and I ordered the Cappelletti and the NY Strip. The Cappelleti was the strongest dish of the night. The flavors were layered and intentional. This was a great dish and I1000% would get it again. My husband ordered the NY Strip along with bone marrow. It was cooked to perfection. Cooking it over a wood fire gave it a great char and almost Smokey flavor. It was very flavorful. The chimichurri made the steak feel lighter than it actually was. My husband loved it and I loved having a bite or two of everything together. This was a complete dish and I'd highly recommend it. The only knock I could give it is the bone marrow. There was a lack of volume in it which is probably due to being cooked over a wood fire. Parts of the bones were also over roasted. I'd skip this the next time and get the foie gras pate. Lastly, for desert we were disappointed that we could not try the rice pudding as they were out of it (we will try it the next time if available). We did however order the Flourless Chocolate Torte to share. It was made perfectly. It was rich and decadent but remained light. It was almost like a mousse, but not quite. We loved it. Overall, the had a great time. There were several highlights and I think they make up for the a couple of the earlier dishes. I'd like to see what else they have to offer when they change their menu.

Great food and a really nice beer selection! We had a couple of beers, including such diverse…read morechoices as a Belgian and a hard kombucha! The pizzas were excellent and my friend also got the pretzel sticks as well, which came three to an order with nice portions of mustard and cheese sauces. And were delicious. Service was via numbers you got when you ordered at the bar and it was efficient and good for how busy it was. Ambiance was nice with both indoor and outdoor seating in the street, and the vibe was hustling and fun.

This spot was packed, for good reason! Tons of beer choices, was able to try new things. Super…read morefriendly staff even under pressure. They have it going on! A well oiled machine. The pizza is out of this world! Pickle pizza? I never but I will again! Also ordered a salad and it was huge and the bomb! That bacon vinaigrette is straight from heaven!

Good food, great service! More than just "bar food". We had wings, pizzas and dessert!read more

Another very successful light dining experience…read more Picked a Saturday around 5 o'clock figuring it might not be that busy yet, boy where we wrong. Place was jampacked. Decided to split a couple meals, including a pizza and some nachos. I think the nachos weren't the best of choice. Though they were loaded with cheese, pork, peppers, corn, and who knows what else, the eyes like them more than the stomach. The pizza was a hit. Got the sweet and hot and it was good. Plenty of cheese, I picked off the meat, some peppers and some drizzled honey. Yum.

Double Cheese is the latest restaurant from Feast Coast Hospitality & Design, the minds behind XO…read moreTaco, the recently shuttered Original Grain, the Hot Stuff line of bottled hot sauces and Fly Bird, their brand of chicken tenders that coexists on the menus at both XO Taco and Double Cheese. The calm ambiance and muted, cinnamon-brown walls of the space's predecessor, Cafe at 407, which closed at the end of 2023, have been replaced with TVs in the dining area and bar, a wall-length mural and a little nook with a neon sign that reads "Say Cheese!" and Polaroids of satisfied customers pinned to the wall. The menu taps into childhood fast food nostalgia, with burgers, fries, onion rings and milkshakes -- plus beer, wine, cocktails and boozy sodas. With five burgers, two chicken sandwiches, two salads, a few shareable starters, Fly Bird chicken tenders, a Chicago-style glizzy and a fried fish sandwich served only on Fridays, the menu isn't long, but offers enough variation to appeal to most diners. The wife and I stopped in on a Saturday right at opening time. We were sat and given menus immediately. We decided to share a burger and fries and an order of tenders. We ordered the blue suede shoes - a burger topped with cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, carmelized onions, pickles and house remoulade and an order of hot stuff buffalo tenders. Our food was brought relatively quickly and we enjoyed everything. Fries were fresh, crispy and seasoned, burger was cooker perfectly, the tenders were fresh, crispy, saucy and had just the slightest kick of heat to them. Our server was very friendly and helpful, prices were comparable to similar restaurants, and we has plenty of food to bring home. We'd definitely go again.

The service was quick and friendly. Nothing over the top. The interior is decorated nicely from the…read moreprevious cafe that was there. However, the seating was uncomfortable and it is not wheelchair accessible. The food blew me away. I loved the mac n cheese. So creamy and cheesy and a decent portion for the price. The burger was fantastic. Shake was good and a great price point. I got some sauces to go, I feel like my onion rings should have come with a sauce given the $1 upgrade fee.

We went for dinner on Valentine's Day and had such an amazing experience! We made reservations…read moreahead of time and were seated right away -- no wait at all. The restaurant was beautifully set up for the holiday, with a great atmosphere and a thoughtfully curated drink menu. I ordered the Toxic Ex-presso Martini, and WOW -- it was incredible. Absolutely one of the best espresso martinis I've had. For appetizers, we got the Thai chili tossed Brussels sprouts with garlic aioli, and they were to die for. Perfectly seasoned, crispy, and flavorful -- honestly, I could've just eaten that and been happy! For dinner, I had the Chicken Française, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My husband ordered the fish and chips and said the tartar sauce was some of the best he's ever had. My son got the shrimp tacos topped with pineapple pico and served with homemade chips -- sooo good! We ended the night with dessert (because how could we not?): a layered brownie and cookie dough cake and a maple crème brûlée. Both were phenomenal and the perfect sweet ending. We've been here for brunch before and now for dinner, and both experiences have been fantastic. I cannot wait to go back and try something new! Highly recommend!

Brian's Landing landed from Green Lakes to Jamesville, which is a good thing for Jamesville. There…read moreis a parking lot in back. They make a great espresso martini. Had the fried fish which was panko crusted and delicious. Had lunch here on a Saturday where you order off their dinner menu

You know the kind of place that you see on TV where everyone is genuinely pleasant and interested…read morein what you have to say? That is the vibe that this place gives off, with some pretty great dishes to back up the great selection of unique beer. First showed up there, and immediately my friend (who had been there ONCE before) was recognized by name. I knew I was in for a good time. In all, we got two rounds of excellent beer, tater tots, and a sandwich. Of course, right now it is a bit difficult to manage safe and responsible eating establishments given the pandemic guidelines. However, I think these guys really do it right. Overall, I think that this place has got something to offer to younger crowds and older groups alike. If you get the chance, definitely check this place out and I know that you will not regret it.

Good beer selection, happy hour from 11am to 1pm. They serve food also. Very clean place.read more

As someone who has lived in Syracuse for over 20 years, I can't talk about this spot without…read morementioning what was here before, the Blue Tusk. The Blue Tusk closed in 202 after 26 years and a landlord dispute. The Blue Tusk had an extensive number of taps and a vibe that kept people coming back. The Taphouse on Walton open in March/April of this year. The space has been totally renovated. There are 24 taps plus beers in cans, and a variety of other liquors. The food menu has a good variety including charcuterie boards. The beers we had were good. I would say the tap list was no special, but did have a good variety including a nitro stout. A couple people order takeouts and we bought a Bavarian pretzel for the table with cheese dip. I expected a large Bavarian pretzel, but instead it was three Bavarian style pretzel sticks. What stood out was that the bar was quiet at 5 p.m. on a Friday. Quiet. Is the Taphouse getting a crowd later in the evening? For its survival, I hope the answer is yes. The other thing that stood out is that the place has no vibe. I know "vibe" is hard to quantify, but you know it when you feel it. The Taphouse doesn't have it. Perhaps their target audience isn't interested in vibe. Finally the decor feels unfinished. I'll also not that the only seating area back in a far corner seems a bit too private. In other words , if you wanted to do "X", that would be the place to sit.

What a letdown. Replacing the beloved Blue Tusk was no easy task, but they managed to create a…read moreboring, drab, superficial version of a tap room that could just fade into oblivion without anyone caring. Overpriced beers. Service is the best thing about this place. It's just a generic place with no real atmosphere. Skip whenever possible to keep yourself from denying you a nice experience at one of the establishments literally a Stone's throw away. At these prices, you should get something for it besides lining an owners pockets.

While food was hands down amazing, I was IMPRESSED by the staff. Each staff was simply taking care…read moreof business, there was a bus person, but any staff that walked by a table took dishes and cleaned tables. Other waitress filled water at tables that weren't theirs. Bartenders and the hostess also did many other task. Great, food, great service, amazing employees. You all ROCKED on June 12th 2026.

OMG!!! Deliciousness! We were lucky to get seats at the bar on a busy Saturday night, but MAN! I am…read moreso glad we did. Could be all the wine in me talking (though I don't think so from the way everyone was chowing down), but this was some Grade A BBQ! Pulled pork was laced with sauce - sweet, sticky, not the least bit dry... the spare ribs were so tender, Smokey and flavorful and honestly not a whole lot of fat... and the brisket, well it melted in your mouth. Honestly - just way too good! Drinks. Food. Service. Company - 10 for 10!