50 Best American Restaurants near Mattydale

“Very nice ppl will be bck again“

“On Saturday, August 22, our family had a 100th birthday buffet luncheon for my mother at School and Vine. There were 30 people in attendance. The food was outstanding and the service was wonderful! We highly recommend this restaurant for any functions you may want to host!“

“Best burgers and friendly staff!“

“Love this restaurant my favorite in the syracuse area“

“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“

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

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“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“

“love dead night. EVERY FUKIN MONDAY“

“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!“

“Was in the area for an appointment and did a search for a nearby place to have lunch. CopperTop was close by. The place is nice. The staff were friendly. Our waiter was very attentive and nice. The food was very good. Overall a nice place to have lunch.“

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

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

“New menu is awesome! A ton of great options for everyone and very reasonable price point. I love a deal! Staff is always quick and attentive. Brunch is the best on the East Side. Joe, Randy and Laura are crushing it!!“

“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.“

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

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

“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!!!“

“Had reservations for my Favv 35th birthday & I must say from beginning to the end everything was amazing. Our server Alexis was PHENOMENAL. Very attentive, consistently checking in seeking if we wanted or needed anything. The food & drinks was exquisite, nobody was left disappointed. Highly recommend if you're seeking a nice evening out with great atmosphere, food & customer service ☺️ Loved the margarita flight“

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“great food and great staff!!!!!“

“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❤️“

“Love Varsity Pizza! I remember when I was younger going to SU games but swinging by Varsity’s for a slice before the game.“

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

“The food and the service here was top notch! We had the Friday specials of skirt steak and the halibut… absolutely delicious! I highly recommend coming here and if you do you have to get the tater tots!!!! They are not regular tater tots… they were little flavor bombs!! We will definitely be back!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“What a wonderful way to spend Mother's Day weekend! I love that they flat out say, we will be busy, and set clear expectations. Parking was a challenge but once we found it, we got on the list, they texted us when a table was ready and we got in, ordered, ate and enjoyed an amazing meal! Top notch food and service. Keep up the good work!!!“

“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“

“Without question the most underrated diner in the county! I have zero complaints about this place. Great food and great service!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“