Syracuse Restaurants

This is a national chain, which I just found out. This is the only one in New York, and it's worth going to. The decor is great - an old cabose (yes, you can eat in it!), old carousel horses, etc. I've never had bad food or bad service there.

Favorite Dish: Try the lasagna or the ravoli.

This restaurant has such an interesting atmosphere. It attracts an eclectic crowd from business men in suits to bikers in leather and everyone in between. The restaurant is divided into 2 rooms - one with the bar, a riser for live bands, tables, booths, etc. The other is more of "the bbq pit".

The Dinosaur is amazingly popular (the wait can sometimes be an hour or more on weekends), and rightfully so. The food is consistently superior and you meet such fun people there.

Favorite Dish: I've never had a bad meal there. Anything involving barbeque (ribs, particularly) is great. Go figure.

Their side dishes are also great - and made fresh. Try the cajun corn and mashed potatoes.

If you the type of person who can't decide what to eat, they have a bunch of samplers, so you can get 2 or 3 different dishes.

We were about an hour out of Syracuse and we drove in for this place and it was worth the drive. This is a blues place that does BBQ justice. We were there on a Saturday night and the wait was 1.5 hours long, and it was still worth it. Outstanding food and a cool atmosphere makes this a must stop.

Favorite Dish: I had the Ribs/beef brisket/chicken combo and it didn't disapoint. Outstanding ribs and brisket.

We also shared a great plate of fried green tomatos.

Empire Brewery in Armory Square, Little Thai House on Erie Blvd., King David's on Marshall Street (Syracuse Univ.)
At Empire there is great microbrewed beer, my favorite is Amber Ale. Lunch is very reasonable for large portions. Thai House has plenty of vegetarian options. King David's has take out, and you can't beat the $2.99 Falafel pita sandwich.

Favorite Dish: Empire has authentic Cajun food, Thai House has good Thai food, and King David's has great Falafel, Baklava, Hummous, etc.

Southern style BBQ and blues under a foot of snow? No problem!! Here you can get ribs and other grill delicacies while enjoying the music. Live at times. Owners were a bunch of bikers and the local Harley dealer is just above the restaurant. Don't forget to take a sample of their BBQ sauce home!!

Favorite Dish: Ribs

There are many reasonably priced ethnic restaurants on the SU hill. Indian,Korean and Middle Eastern to name a few.

Favorite Dish: Shani Paneer (cheese sauteed with ginger,garlic and onion and tomatoes in a creamy cashew and raisen sauce),Stuffed Nan ( unleavend bread stuffed with potatoes and spices),Pakora( cheese and vegetable in a chick pea batter) at Samrat Indian restaurant.

Dinasour BBQ (found only in Syracuse and Rochester) and Tully's......yum
Atmosphere at Dinasour BBQ? You'll never be bored!
Atmosphere at Tully's? TV on in every corner...and yes, it's ALL SPORTS

Favorite Dish: Chilli cheeseburger.......Buffalo chicken tenders

Favorite Restaurant: The Olive Garden, and Itchibans Favorite Menu Item: At the Olive Garden all the Pasta's are
delicious. Also they serve some nice deserts. Itchibans is a more elegants chinease food resturants.
For the O.G. around 10-15 dollars a plate for dinner plates. Portions are generous and
atmosphere is pleasent. Itchibans is over 15 dollars but worth it for a much more elegant resturant.
Location: The O.G. is Located in the town of Clay outside the city, right in front of the Great Northren Mall (near Rt 31). Itchibans is between the village of Liverpool and Syracuse city.

Favorite Dish: At the Olive Garden all the Pasta's are
delicious. Also they serve some nice deserts. Itchibans is a more elegants chinease food resturants.