50 Best American Restaurants near Clay

“Wow! The Chicken Riggies were incredible- I did order standard and they had the perfect kick. Had plenty of chicken and slivers of cherry peppers- loved this. Thank you for a delicious dinner that was also my lunch. Thank you, chef. I’ll be back and will order these again next time. Recommended, great service at the bar- the Genny Citrus Pils was also perfection.“

“Service was top notch killer thanks“

“Love this restaurant my favorite in the syracuse area“

“Best burgers and friendly staff!“

“Absolutely love this place!!! Great food!!!“

“We were seated immediately even though there were a ton of vehicles in the parking lot. Had our drinks in less than 2 minutes of sitting down. Our food came in a timely manner. The waitress was attentive without being intrusive. The manager made a brief stop to see how we were enjoying our meal.
I had the Hibachi salmon with rice and steamed broccoli. Broccoli was a little too over streamed but that's my personal preference, otherwise everything was delicious. My partner had the French Onion burger that she enjoyed.
Great experience all around. My first time there. I'll be back!“

“We chose this restaurant to celebrate after our courthouse wedding, and it honestly couldn’t have been more perfect. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt special welcoming, and just the right place to soak in such an important day. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel celebrated without being over the top. Everyone was kind, attentive, and genuinely happy for us, which made the experience even more meaningful. The food was incredible as always. It felt like the perfect way to mark the start of our new chapter together. This will always be a special place for us. We come here for trivia and have built great relationships with the staff. We’re so grateful we chose to celebrate here and will definitely be back for anniversaries to come. Cecelia and Kevin Roskopf“

“We stopped for lunch before heading back to Georgia. The Lobsta roll was very good as well as the jalapeño cheeseburger. Fries were crispy. The staff was unbelievably kind.“

“Celebrated my daughters bridal shower today at Phoebe’s! I couldn’t have picked a better venue. Everything was perfect from the atmosphere to the food to the staff. Perfect day!! Thank you to all the staff for your help today.“

“Best place in Syracuse!! Food is incredible!! One of plates! So so so good“

“We Love the cocktails and the food. honestly, a 15/10. try the blackberry mint julep“

“The food is cooked perfectly and has that old school small breakfast/lunch diner feeling. I am in there almost every day of the work week. Great breakfast sandwiches and the Fish sandwich on Fridays is delicious and big“

“I absolutely love this restaurant the staff and the food i ordered chicken and biscuits and chicken tenders and fries, my wife was disappointed that there were mashed potatoes in the chicken and biscuits she wasn’t expecting that otherwise everything was spot on“

“Prices are great and the portions are…… too big! Just ask for a box. You won’t be disappointed the next day. Can’t wait to go back!“

“love dead night. EVERY FUKIN MONDAY“

“We loved CopperTop last night. Had the best Thai Chicken I have ever had. What made the night even more special was the bartender Dany. She was great to converse with and it really showed how much she loves meeting people and her job. Highly recommend this restaurant.“

“What an awesome venue for our annual clambake!!!! Never going anywhere else! Great staff and ownership!!! 10/10“

“We have been here a few times, excellent service, very friendly staff, food was delicious, portions were great. Highly recommend this diner to all looking for a nice hometown meal.“

“Food & service were spot on! Will definitely go back.“

“I visited Thursday & was excited as i know Thursday special is turkey dinner, which i get frequently. I was disappointed- they chaned the stuffing recipe, dint like it at all. I asked for my gravy in the side ,not on my potatoes, good thing it was a brown salty gravy. The sweet potato casserole didnt measure up either ruhnny & to top it off the food was luke warm. They were extrenely busy but come on both turjey dinners were below the normal standard.“

“Food is excellent! Owner very friendly! Service excellent 5 out of 5 stars ! Rueben sandwich is excellent!“

“Good food. Friendly server. A bit slow but worth the wait“

“Great, friendly atmosphere.“

“Excellent food. Full plates. Good service.“

“Fast service. Excellent breakfast!!! Very good. Thank you so much for the great food!“

“Celebrated a “cousins holiday get together” here for the first time and based on the experience expect it to be an annual get together in the future. Actually can’t wait to visit multiple time in between too!! Everything was exceptional from service to food. Love the comfortably spacious dining area also. Cannot wait to visit again!!!“

“My family and I had such an amazing experience last night at The Preserve. The service was EXCEPTIONAL, atmosphere was great, and the food was delicious.I am extremely grateful for the last minute accommodations(party of 20).We truly enjoyed our night, thank you for such a wonderful experience. Special thanks to Ms.K my granddaughter loved her❤️“

“Delicious food, great specials and prices, laid back and welcoming atmosphere, and excellent staff!!!“

“Always great food and drinks!! One of must go to places when I am back in NY.“

“The cheese sauce is amazing! Even our little dairy intolerant one loves the Mac and cheese. When Grubhub failed to deliver our order, Jarred went the extra mile to make sure we got our food while we are home sick. Good food, good people! The best kind of comfort any time of year.“

“everything was great except a $16 Manhattan that was too small to be considered a fair size for this drink. My mistake to accept it. I should have refused it. Everything else was perfect.“

“Always consistent great food and atmosphere. Burgers and other sandwiches are amazing!!“

“The food and service have always been excellent. The only misstep was removing the blackened chicken egg rolls from the menu. This was one of the best dishes in CNY. Hoping it returns soon.“

“Very nice ppl will be bck again“

“This place is a hidden gem in the center of Syracuse NY. The sauce for the mussels was extraordinary and well thought out! The glaze on the salmon was exquisite. The salmon was cooked ro perfection.

The atmosphere was quiet as it was a Wednesday. But very open and relaxing!

The service was interesting. Isabella was my waitress. A young college student who just finished at a local community college and said she was considering continuing her education in business finance. I see nothing but success in this young girls future! She is professional, and appears to have a solid work ethic as well!

If you are a local, give this place a try. And if you are traveling from out of town and staying in the hotel, you have a really good place to eat right downstairs!

All the best Salt City Eatery and Isabella!!!“

“I got married on 9/13/2025 at 916 Riverside and it was one of the best wedding related decisions my husband and I made. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception on site and it was absolutely beautiful from start to finish. The ceremony was held outdoors on their patio, and our guests couldn’t stop commenting on how visually stunning it was. We primarily communicated with Jake, the owner, and Brooke, one of the head staff. They were both incredibly helpful and responded immediately whenever we reached out. Anytime I suggested something or asked if it was possible to do X, Y, or Z - Jake accepted with open arms and supported all of our ideas to make our big day personable and meaningful. Planning a wedding is stressful enough, but doing so via Jake and Brooke made it as painless as possible, and that is something I am very grateful for. Staff paid attention to small details and ensured that everything got done in the way we envisioned and requested. At the end of our reception, Jake’s staff cleaned up quickly and packed all decorations and center pieces onto two designated tables, which made it that much easier for my husband and I to pick up and pack up everything the day after. Everything went smoothly from start to finish and there’s truly nothing I can critique. 916 Riverside will always be special to us, and I would recommend them in a heartbeat for any couples who are hunting for a venue. Thank you Jake, Brooke, and all staff at 916 Riverside!“

“Best place to have a party in event room. Maria is the best to work with. Responded very quickly to inquire of room for my father’s birthday celebration. Lots of choices for food and the pizza oven has a variety of tasty pizzas to choose from. Kim DeStefano was the best bartender, quick, efficient and exceptionally friendly. The event room was everything I wanted & could have imagined to celebrate my dad’s 80th. Highly recommend with working with Marie for any parties in the future. Thank you Maxwells for awesome food and venue. Cheers !!“

“went there today for dinner the food was awesome the staff took great care of the party“

“The Brickhouse Cafe is my 'office' when I'm traveling. Their sandwiches, salads, and baked goods are always fresh and delicious. Ginny and the staff welcome everyone like an old friend. Treat yourself and visit the Brickhouse Cafe.“

“As someone who values great service and community businesses, Twin Trees Cicero consistently delivers. The restaurant is always clean and welcoming, the staff is friendly, and the food is excellent. The pizza is delicious, and the Thai Chili wings are some of the best around. A great local spot I’m always happy to recommend!“

“It was our first visit and my sister and I were there for a nice pre-theater dinner. We had a great experience! I love the concept of a pre-theater, themed menu. Although the choices were limited, the food was great. I had the best ever Short Rib dinner. Portion could have been a bit larger considering the $28 price. But the meat was tender and flavorful. Our server was wonderful and it was just a fun atmosphere.“

“Very friendly service, top quality bbq. Would recommend for a flavorful experience when you're feeling that smokey taste. 5 stars hands down.“

“We have been going to Applebee’s for years and have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere and especially seeing our favorite waitress..Mel!! Her outgoing personality and genuine smile creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. She remembers your order, has your drinks ready when she sees you and always has a story to share. She is absolutely wonderful and she certainly knows how to brighten your day!“

“Went for my birthday, I had never been and was excited to experience the bar and had a great time. The atmosphere was very calm and welcoming, the staff were so pleasant and the food was great. It made my birthday perfect, I will definitely be going back some time.“

“I went to Chadwicks's for the first time a little while ago and had a wonderful experience. The Kitchen serves delicious food and the owner was kind and generous. Nicki, the bar tender was friendly and kind and made a mean cocktail. All I can say is come for the cocktails and stay for the food. I can't wait to go back!“

“Amazing place and food!!!“

“Thanks for helping my grandson celebrate my 77tth Birthday. He was so excited for you to sing to me. As usual, the wait staff was excellent and management Was very helpful during a “slam” by reducing our Wait time to eat. Always a pleasure, always good Food! See you soon!“

“We had a wonderful night here for my Niece's birthday. We were seated almost immediately for 10 people. Kat and MacKenzie were our waitresses, and they made our experience here a great time. Thank you also to the manager /receptionist who helped us out when our planned location at the Longhorn in Camillus was very rude to us! Never going to the Longhorn in Camillus ever again!“