Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse

Nichole C. • September 30, 2013Order the wings as a platter (with two sides and cornbread). Always delicious. Always cheap.

Pat G. • January 19, 2014Solid Reuben, Shepherds Pie and always a great Guinness pour

Elliott D. • May 1, 2013Lately this has been my favorite cafe. Delicious coffee. I've been making it at home now too from the beans. Highly recommended! The quinoa salad was delicious and so was the chocolate chip cookie.

emma t. • July 24, 2012buffet lunch is always good. make sure you get hot tomato oil!

Julie O. • September 28, 2011Although this is a bar/lounge, they have the BEST food. Serving cheese plates, there is a wide variety of international cheeses that you can choose from that will open up your classy side.

Elaina P. • April 2, 2015Beautiful addition to the Kubal family, this cafe has plenty of space for eating, reading, working, or just getting together. Seeing the Niagara Mohawk building out the window elevates the space

Kevin B. • July 19, 2013Great ice cream! The mint chocolate chip shake is my favorite.. Little bit pricey but worth it.

Julia L. • June 26, 2019Great selection of beer. Nice atmosphere. Large tables to play board games and eat the free peanuts.

Dianna J. • December 31, 2015The Reuben Cuban was hot, crispy, and cheesy! Delicious!

Kevin B. • July 19, 2013Fairly good prices for some yummy pizza! I recommend the broccoli pizza and garlic rolls, good marinara for dipping too!

Eric H. • August 22, 2016If you like poke bowls, acai bowls, grains bowls, and/or hearty salads and nori wraps you're in for a culinary treat!

Rounded • August 8, 2011Great place for take out during lunch time. Quick & delicious. The Midnight Train to Georgia is dynamite. If you want to eat there, show up early. There are only two tables outside.

Steve P. • July 8, 2015Great steak sandwich! Soooo good!

Oryx • September 28, 2016Exquisite flavors from pizzas to salads with a great ambiance!

Nina B. • March 29, 2019LOVED the vibe! Salmon Eggs Benedict was awesome! I had 2 of the signature “Clementine” cocktails. Sooo good! Full menu looked amazing.

Sarah R. • November 30, 2012Whoever donated the books on their bookshelf has excellent taste. I would be dying for a book exchange if I didn't already own the majority of the ones they had!

Glenda L. • June 12, 2015The specialty cocktails are a must! They are garnished w edible flowers🌺 everything on the dinner menu was amazing, I had the flat iron steak and egg med/rare it was delish😊

Greg T. • July 14, 2017The best staff and a continuously rotating selection of fresh Maine sourced seafood. Their beer selection is top notch so keep an eye on their social media for new releases.

Brenden • November 20, 2019The Pickle Rick is one of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve had. Highly recommend!

KE • August 7, 2020Flavorful wood-fired bagels. Try the sesame with veggie cream cheese, everything bagel with regular cream cheese. Just the right amount of cream cheese. They have a takeout window. Friendly staff!

Rebecca B. • May 15, 2012great soups, and grab and go sandwiches.. very quick!

Hannah W. • April 8, 2017Spring = delicious lavender lattes and flavor shots. I love Recess year-round, but especially in spring.

alana marie e. • July 10, 2010Love the sushi here! Try something new... like the sushi w mango!

Hemant J. • November 8, 2013Great Indian food. Loved the samosas and the Chicken Biryani. Awesome bollywood movie paintings and music!! This place beats other Indian restaurants nearby. The owner is very friendly and awesome!!

Neva H. • September 21, 2018Great oatmeal with lots of toppings; chose fruit, pecans, sunflower seeds and brown sugar. Staff are the best; always smiling. Great way to start the morning! Oh, and the coffee is amazing.

Danielle C. • February 5, 2018Shrimp pad Thai is great. So is any kind of curry.

Taylor S. • April 17, 2015Try their fruity pebble French toast! Also great drinks

Christopher F. • March 24, 2023Their special is a $35 4-course meal. Try the flatbread as the appetizer. The filet mignon was excellent.

Chris F. • February 12, 2016Soups are amazing. Mushroom bisque and whatever the special is. Mac & cheese is out of this world. In fact, all menu items I have had a terrific. Farm to table menu. Local beer, wine and spirits.