Nick was the definition of a Master DM! He was filling in for someone who called in. We were in town from Rochester to see our friends band perform around the corner. We came in before the concert, and had such a phenomenal experience with Nick waiting on us that we came back after the show.
The food was top notch, with an ambiance that even anxious people can find a comfort spot here. Three Lives blows Nerdvana out of the water.
Nick, thank you for the bonus health points on our trip! Greatly appreciate you!! You have spirt and resilience any Rouge would be proud of!
-A Grateful Rochester Crew Erin, Justin, Alex
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tots, Loaded Tots, Roll for a Shot, Chicken Tenders, Wario Sliders, Chicken Wings
Christopher Collins
Cute space with gaming machines and great theming. The vibe is relaxed and the staff were super friendly. Unfortunately, the food we ordered for brunch was terrible. The gravy on the loaded tater tots was oddly sweet and they were so soaked in grease they were falling apart. The onion rings were super greasy. The breakfast burrito was the best of the options but even that was literally smothered in sauce. We went for some 'hangover food' so we were expecting some level of grease and junk food, but unfortunately it was so greasy it was almost inedible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Mason Garcia
Fantastic environment with great staff. Food was on point and the drinks looked like fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BrandoAwEsOmO
Paid this little gem a visit last night and found it to be a very enjoyable experience. Food was pretty decent and the atmosphere was right up my alley. The workers/owners were incredibly welcoming. Seeing and playing the older arcade machines brought back a sense of nostalgia that you can’t really find at too many other places. I will definitely be paying this place a visit again !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Karma Stardust
They have fun mocktails that you won't find anywhere else. The Wario sliders were melt in your mouth delicious, and yes per Nick's recommendation, get the sweet potato fries with them! Perfectly crunchy and not overly salted. Would definitely go again. Fun vibe, chill atmosphere. Probably great for a hang-out spot with friends to eat and play games.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lexi McCumber
The food has gone down hill lately, they mainly focus on the drinks and games, which is great if you're doing there for that but I went after Retro Game Con and I don't think ill be going back until next years con.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Roll for a Shot
Krystal Diamond Juhl TM
🌟 Extraordinary Vibes, Incredible Staff, and a True Safe Space at Three Lives! 🌟 My visit to Three Lives in Syracuse's Armory Square was an absolute highlight. We initially planned to go across the street, but the lively, vibrant atmosphere pouring from Three Lives instantly drew us in—a much better choice, especially since they didn't require an unnecessary cover charge. From the moment we walked in, the establishment felt safe and responsible, with a quick and thorough ID check. The interior is an exquisite word for colorful and vibrant, packed with classic arcade games from the early '80s and '90s—all still an astonishing 25 cents! The nostalgia and fun factor are off the charts. The staff truly elevates this place. Nick, the bartender, and Stephen, the bar manager, are absolutely extraordinary and a true pleasure. Nick crafted our drinks with a high-scale skill, not only making them look like something out of a catalog but ensuring the taste was perfectly on point and properly made for the customer. A personal thank you to Nick for that attention to detail! Stephen, the bar manager, while clearly super busy, made sure every individual felt heard, listened to, and most importantly, safe. I experienced a situation where a group of gentlemen were being disrespectful, uneducated, and making fun of me. Both the manager and the bartender immediately stepped in to ensure my safety. They do not tolerate bullies, which makes Three Lives an incredibly vital and safe place for all folks. I wholeheartedly recommend Three Lives to absolutely anyone. No matter who you are, you will feel welcomed, you will have a good night filled with fun, laughs, and extraordinary memories that will go on for life. Thank you so much again to Three Lives, Nick, and Steven. You both are absolutely wonderful! Great Job!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tenders
Nichole M
Nick the bartender was super personal able and knows how to make a drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcus Hernandez
Awesome stop good service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Arsham Parsi
We found this place by chance while driving back to Canada and looking for something to eat — and wow, what a pleasant surprise! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was excellent, and the staff were super friendly. We felt so lucky to have stumbled upon it. Highly recommend!
I was transported back in time. Seeing all those vintage video games brought back so much happy memories I was truly happy for a little time in my day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina Roberts
Just got drinks and played the old school arcade games which were free!!! BTW love it here drinks were served in potion bottles
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cristina Ramirez
The food and service was great and down to earth... Alex understood that after a long drive from Philly I need to eat and have a drink. His recommendations hit the spot.. the lemon pepper chicken wings were amazing. Loved the drinks in these great bottles. The colors of the drinks really added esthetics to the experience of eating in a game room.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Anna Ackerman
Nick was absolutely wonderful. I'm only in Syracuse for one night, and three lives really turned tonight from a good night into a memorable night.
I would come back for Nick's great service alone!!! Not to mention the drinks were spectacular!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Firth
Absolutely loved this place and had a blast. The acade machines are great, and they had some real classics, but the drinks, food, and service were all awesome. The shot list requires you to roll a d20 to see what you get and it was a ton of fun. We didn't have a single bad drink the whole time. Get the dorritos loaded tots, you won't regret it!
Nick was the definition of a Master DM! He was filling in for someone who called in. We were in town from Rochester to see our friends band perform around the corner. We came in before the concert, and had such a phenomenal experience with Nick waiting on us that we came back after the show.
The food was top notch, with an ambiance that even anxious people can find a comfort spot here. Three Lives blows Nerdvana out of the water.
Nick, thank you for the bonus health points on our trip! Greatly appreciate you!! You have spirt and resilience any Rouge would be proud of!
-A Grateful Rochester Crew
Erin, Justin, Alex
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tots, Loaded Tots, Roll for a Shot, Chicken Tenders, Wario Sliders, Chicken Wings
Cute space with gaming machines and great theming. The vibe is relaxed and the staff were super friendly. Unfortunately, the food we ordered for brunch was terrible. The gravy on the loaded tater tots was oddly sweet and they were so soaked in grease they were falling apart. The onion rings were super greasy. The breakfast burrito was the best of the options but even that was literally smothered in sauce. We went for some 'hangover food' so we were expecting some level of grease and junk food, but unfortunately it was so greasy it was almost inedible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Fantastic environment with great staff. Food was on point and the drinks looked like fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paid this little gem a visit last night and found it to be a very enjoyable experience. Food was pretty decent and the atmosphere was right up my alley. The workers/owners were incredibly welcoming. Seeing and playing the older arcade machines brought back a sense of nostalgia that you can’t really find at too many other places. I will definitely be paying this place a visit again !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
They have fun mocktails that you won't find anywhere else. The Wario sliders were melt in your mouth delicious, and yes per Nick's recommendation, get the sweet potato fries with them! Perfectly crunchy and not overly salted. Would definitely go again. Fun vibe, chill atmosphere. Probably great for a hang-out spot with friends to eat and play games.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food has gone down hill lately, they mainly focus on the drinks and games, which is great if you're doing there for that but I went after Retro Game Con and I don't think ill be going back until next years con.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Roll for a Shot
🌟 Extraordinary Vibes, Incredible Staff, and a True Safe Space at Three Lives! 🌟
My visit to Three Lives in Syracuse's Armory Square was an absolute highlight. We initially planned to go across the street, but the lively, vibrant atmosphere pouring from Three Lives instantly drew us in—a much better choice, especially since they didn't require an unnecessary cover charge.
From the moment we walked in, the establishment felt safe and responsible, with a quick and thorough ID check. The interior is an exquisite word for colorful and vibrant, packed with classic arcade games from the early '80s and '90s—all still an astonishing 25 cents! The nostalgia and fun factor are off the charts.
The staff truly elevates this place. Nick, the bartender, and Stephen, the bar manager, are absolutely extraordinary and a true pleasure. Nick crafted our drinks with a high-scale skill, not only making them look like something out of a catalog but ensuring the taste was perfectly on point and properly made for the customer. A personal thank you to Nick for that attention to detail!
Stephen, the bar manager, while clearly super busy, made sure every individual felt heard, listened to, and most importantly, safe. I experienced a situation where a group of gentlemen were being disrespectful, uneducated, and making fun of me. Both the manager and the bartender immediately stepped in to ensure my safety. They do not tolerate bullies, which makes Three Lives an incredibly vital and safe place for all folks.
I wholeheartedly recommend Three Lives to absolutely anyone. No matter who you are, you will feel welcomed, you will have a good night filled with fun, laughs, and extraordinary memories that will go on for life. Thank you so much again to Three Lives, Nick, and Steven. You both are absolutely wonderful! Great Job!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tenders
Nick the bartender was super personal able and knows how to make a drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome stop good service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We found this place by chance while driving back to Canada and looking for something to eat — and wow, what a pleasant surprise! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was excellent, and the staff were super friendly. We felt so lucky to have stumbled upon it. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I was transported back in time. Seeing all those vintage video games brought back so much happy memories I was truly happy for a little time in my day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just got drinks and played the old school arcade games which were free!!! BTW love it here drinks were served in potion bottles
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The food and service was great and down to earth... Alex understood that after a long drive from Philly I need to eat and have a drink. His recommendations hit the spot.. the lemon pepper chicken wings were amazing. Loved the drinks in these great bottles. The colors of the drinks really added esthetics to the experience of eating in a game room.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Nick was absolutely wonderful. I'm only in Syracuse for one night, and three lives really turned tonight from a good night into a memorable night.
I would come back for Nick's great service alone!!! Not to mention the drinks were spectacular!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved this place and had a blast. The acade machines are great, and they had some real classics, but the drinks, food, and service were all awesome. The shot list requires you to roll a d20 to see what you get and it was a ton of fun. We didn't have a single bad drink the whole time. Get the dorritos loaded tots, you won't regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Tots
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