50 Best American Restaurants in Syracuse

“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!!“

“Unexpected delight @yorkcny last night 😍

I was immediately charmed by the ambience– black shiny brick, big mirrors, and lots of green plants surrounded attractive seating– and hoped the food would measure up.

The pork chop was well-cooked and flavorful but even more delicious was the egg and fried rice that surrounded it. The presentation was lovely (see little flower!!!)

The bone marrow appetizer was delicious, assuming you enjoy Gorgonzola (I do)

The pasta’s size was shockingly generous, and it was creamy and flavorful. The Calabrian peppers definitely gave it a nice kick.

The Snicker’s cookie topped with ice cream was exactly what I wanted– straight-forward, simple, and nostalgic.

As for the drinks, I wasn’t drinking tonight but my friend ordered the [Not Your Mama’s] Amaretto Sour which featured an overproof rum and was absolutely insanely delicious. Would highly recommend.

Will be returning likely this summer to grab a table in the lovely outdoor section!“

“Oh My Darling was awesome! Great service , excellent food and drink choices. If you haven't been you should definitely give it a try“

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

“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!“

“This is a fun spot downtown. Food is good and every Monday night is Dead night!“

“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!“

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

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

“We were in Syracuse from WNY for a concert. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at 317! Our meals were outstanding (piri piri chicken, filet and tiramisu for dessert), service was great (thanks Donna & Joel) and we loved the vibe here. Will definitely visit again.“

“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’ve come three times and the food has been amazing - even better is the entertainment by Joe Zoe. we stumbled upon him the first time by luck, and when we found out he was playing here again we booked a table for eight. great atmosphere and amazing entertainment!!!“

“Kevin and Chris are great guys who also make excellent food. Pizza slices are huge with lots of toppings, and a great crust. Breaded wings were also huge, well seasoned and cooked to perfection! Highly recommend!“

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

“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!“

“Gluten Free folks rejoice! Vegans and Vegies too. Everyone else won't even notice, but there's excellent food waiting for you!
Very relaxed vibe, dog and kid friendly. We heard it gets busy during apple picking season. Otherwise it's very relaxed, plenty of seating and a great farm store on the property too! We chatted with the owners, super nice and engaging. Will definitely be back!“

“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❤️“

“Great atmosphere with amazing dishes.“

“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!!!“

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

“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.“

“ordered from here a couple times since they opened and tried a few different things on the menu and always have a pleasant experience! It's nut allergy friendly which you don't always get with vegan cheese. Sometimes wish they were open more than a few days a week?“

“Great place for a quick bite to eat! Friendly staff, warm atmosphere, and the food's pretty damn good for the price! The breakfast sandwich was killer, I've also had the chicken cutlet sub which came with chips.. I would have definitely upgraded the 250 for the fries but oh well!“

“loved the upscale atmosphere! I was there for a surprise birthday party .we had hors d'oeuvres.... delicious!!“

“In the eons I've been coming to this joint, I recommend you bring patience with the door, cash in pocket, and appetite for some of the Best food in Syracuse!“

“We had the ranchers family platter. It was amazing!!! Food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was warm and friendly. Would highly recommend going there!!! A definite must visit!!!“

“Raised By Wolves. You kn0w what it is...“

“Great place! I was kindly greeted by the sweet girls when I walked in, and they were very accommodating to me and my kids needs. The waitress we had was great and so friendly! She was very helpful and did an amazing job providing us service. The food was delicious as always. And as we left the managers and hostesses continued to be so polite to us, and made our stay wonderful! Highly recommend this place!“

“My dad does not like your coffee, but I like your coffee.“

“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 !!“

“I disagree 100 percent that the riggies here taste better than Utica. They simply don’t. The portion size was great, but the chicken was so cut way too small. The sauce just didn’t hit my taste buds the same. The cheese and seasoning on the saucer for bread is just odd. Not bad, just odd. My server never checked in to ask how my food was, but he did have a lot of tables. I probably would return and order something else. Overall, it’s worth checking out. They do seem to get very busy though. Parking can be limited.“

“Not really good directions when you get to the mall. BUT it's on the 3rd floor next to Dave N Busters. I am glad I went to the early show. No line to wait in. I showed up around 6pm and still had a pretty good seat.
The lady out front selling shirts was very nice. Of course the merchandise will be pricey. I went to see Marlon Waynans. So a t shirt cost $50 but it was great quality front and back.
If you dont come with friends (I was solo) you will be at a table with strangers. But it was fine. By the time the show starts everyone is a family. Drinks and food was decent. Only paid about $40 for everything. And 18% gratuity is already included. Thats way cheaper than any comedy club I been to in the past.
The show was supposed to start at 630pm...but didn't start until close to 7pm with the opening act. He was funny (forgot his name though sorry...maybe DC?)
Marlon got on around 728pm and ended around 835pm. The meet and greet was a little pricey at $50. I figured I supported him enough with a tshirt...lol. I met his brother Shawn after a comedy show in San Diego years ago and got a picture for free.
My stomach was hurting from laughing and had real tears. Marlon is great with stand-up comedy. He touched on so many topics.
Back to the club atmosphere everyone was very nice, the food decent. I got the shrimp quesidilla and it was light on the shrimp. And I got a rum drink called the Rubber Chicken that was strong enough for me without adding more liquor (I am a lightweight)
Parking was by the Cheesecake Factory but I am sure you can park anywhere around the mall. The show was on a Saturday night so it was a little crowded. I got lucky and a spot opened up when I pulled around.
Bathrooms were clean but only 2 stalls. So may be a line depending on when you go.
The biggest reason why I am glad I went to an early show? I walked out and the 930pm show line was wrapped down past Dave And Busters almost to the escalators. And everyone was still not even cleared out the auditorium.
The t shirt lady says the late show usually dont end until after midnight most nights.
Im sorry but my bedtime is 10pm most nights. Lol
I am glad they have an early show option.
There are a couple more comedians I want to check out while I am up in Syracuse. I will def be back.“

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

“We ordered for the first time tonight, and I just wanted to say that everything was absolutely wonderful, even ordered it for pick up and I can't tell you the last time I had such a great meal to go. The fried chicken was incredible as well as the sides. So kudos to you and your staff! Keep doing what you do!! We will be back and recommending to friends. Thanks, Jen Bockus“

“Having have worked there for 10+ years under Egon Heil, I can tell you this place is doing an EXCILET job. it makes me happy to walk in there. The atmosphere is amazing and the owner and his help do such a tremendous job. I am throughoy please with whom has bought Danzers. It needs that love that Egon had, that dedication. You all are doing an EXCILENT job and he would be so very proud!“

“We had an issue recently with the take out service at Tullys in Fairmount which was a rare occurrence. The food is always consistent and service prompt. I felt it was important to share my experience with management as I knew it was not typical of this location. I was called by Allen the manager who had been a friendly face for years. He was very apologetic of the situation and appreciative of my feedback, he wanted to make it right and advised me to ask for him when we decided to dine in again. We went on a typical busy Friday night. We’ were greeted and almost immediately sat. Before our meals touched the table he came over to advise me that one of our meals was on him as a courtesy. Allen is an important part of the Tullys family and the Fairmount location. He is always friendly and cares that his customers leave satisfied. The food was nothing less than delicious, tenders and fries came out cooked perfectly and within 10 minutes of ordering. Great Job Allen and Fairmount Tullys team!“

“I love this place and I make sure to visit every time I’m in Syracuse. The portions are generous, and the place is extremely satisfying if you’re looking for a sports bar atmosphere. But for now, I’ll stick with the burgers, wings and fries. I tried the “Tipp Dip” Wednesday special recently and although the price was great, I found it very stringy and hard to chew through certain portions. Also, I’m there to watch sports, so I really hope they turn off the news. The situation in our government today is too overcharged and polarized. Many people are very angry, so politics should be avoided in a fun sports bar, IMHO. I come there to ESCAPE politics… to lose myself in live, or even pre-recorded sports action. Other than that, these guys do a fantastic job, and considering how much food they have to prepare so quickly, it’s awe inspiring to watch them in the kitchen!“

“Can’t beat it! Great atmosphere and bartenders. Drinks and food are always on point“

“Food was fantastic, 10/10 recommend. Great prices for delicious food!“

“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!“

“love their birria tacos & wings!!!“

“awesome food great beer selection“

“Delicious 🤤 Perfect lunch date“

“We hired Karen’s Catering of Syracuse for our wedding reception with 115 guests. From the moment I spoke with Andrea, I knew that she was a high quality, experienced caterer. We had so many options to create the dinner of our dreams and it was executed perfectly. I couldn’t be happier with this company.“

“Good food , drinks & live music !“

“I walked in, and immediatley got put into a seat and told to eat. The overall service was good but I have a few things to critique on it.

First, I got harassed by a young women with a pornhub shirt asking me to be in their porno.
Second, I got harassed by a gremlin when I left and he said for a happy ending, I would get a 50$ Olive Garden Giftcard.
Third, the pasta was a little dry, there was ranch on my pasta and it tasted super salty.

let's just say I left happy, and with a free olive garden 50$ giftcard.“