The best restaurants in Oneida County

26 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Restaurants · 26 places · showing the latest additions first

Craving a little coastal without leaving Utica this week? Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar plates first-tier seafood, USDA Prime steaks,…

Landmark Building, 118 Columbia St (Utica)

Craving a little coastal without leaving Utica this week?

From the Oneida County newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Aqua Vino Restaurant is the local move when you want a laid-back, polished meal without doing dishes. This week, their brunch, lunch, and…

8655 Clinton St (New Hartford)

Aqua Vino Restaurant is the local move when you want a laid-back, polished meal without doing dishes. This week, their brunch, lunch, and dinner menus keep everyone happy, and takeout or full on catering makes family nights or backyard parties feel like you totally planned this.

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Since 1983, Michael T's Italian-American Specialties has been the Mohawk Valley go-to for Utica-style chicken riggies, garlicky greens, and…

8390 Seneca Tpke (New Hartford)

Since 1983, Michael T's Italian-American Specialties has been the Mohawk Valley go-to for Utica-style chicken riggies, garlicky greens, and seafood favorites like fresh haddock and scallops au gratin, all in a relaxed family vibe that feels like Sunday dinner even on a weeknight.

From the Oneida County newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Homestyle Italian cooking, wine & a full bar served in a snug brick-walled space with patio dining.

62 Genesee St (New Hartford)

Homestyle Italian cooking, wine & a full bar served in a snug brick-walled space with patio dining.

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Mitsuba

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Casual restaurant offering sushi rolls & other Japanese fare in a relaxed venue.

17 Ellinwood Dr (New Hartford)

Casual restaurant offering sushi rolls & other Japanese fare in a relaxed venue.

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Italian eatery with a scenic waterfront view, plus an outdoor patio and a full bar.

16 Harbor Lock Rd (Utica)

Italian eatery with a scenic waterfront view, plus an outdoor patio and a full bar.

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Casual restaurant serving brick-oven pizzas, tacos, and other familiar eats, plus live music.

640 Varick St (Utica)

Casual restaurant serving brick-oven pizzas, tacos, and other familiar eats, plus live music.

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Nina's Pizza

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Relaxed, booth-filled place with pizza, pasta, subs, wings & more for dine-in, takeout or delivery.

100 Genesee St (Utica)

Relaxed, booth-filled place with pizza, pasta, subs, wings & more for dine-in, takeout or delivery.

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Five Guys

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Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

4829 Commercial Dr (New Hartford)

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

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Burger King

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Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.

8515 Seneca Tpke (New Hartford)

Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.

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Slice

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Colorful pizza parlor known for its hand-tossed specialty pies & grilled sweet ’n’ spicy wings.

2007 Genesee St #2 (Utica)

Colorful pizza parlor known for its hand-tossed specialty pies & grilled sweet ’n’ spicy wings.

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Muju

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Store for globally-sourced foods, including Nepali options, as well as hot dishes and teas.

1026 Champlin Ave (Utica)

Store for globally-sourced foods, including Nepali options, as well as hot dishes and teas.

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Time-tested, circa-1914 restaurant serving pizza & other Italian specialties in bare-bones digs.

614 Bleecker St (Utica)

Time-tested, circa-1914 restaurant serving pizza & other Italian specialties in bare-bones digs.

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Cozy, family-run restaurant offering an array of Thai dishes, including sushi, and spring rolls.

601 John St (Utica)

Cozy, family-run restaurant offering an array of Thai dishes, including sushi, and spring rolls.

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Farm-to-table American cooking, a flower-lined patio & a deep wine list in a circa-1800s building.

311 Main St (Utica)

Farm-to-table American cooking, a flower-lined patio & a deep wine list in a circa-1800s building.

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Casual hibachi steakhouse also offering a full bar with beer, wine, and sake, plus a kids' menu.

8562 Seneca Tpke (New Hartford)

Casual hibachi steakhouse also offering a full bar with beer, wine, and sake, plus a kids' menu.

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Nola's

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Refined seasonal New American comfort food in an easygoing restaurant that has a bar.

9 W Park Row (Clinton)

Refined seasonal New American comfort food in an easygoing restaurant that has a bar.

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Sunny

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An array of traditional Southeast Asian dishes are on the menu at this no-frills eatery.

530 Albany St (Utica)

An array of traditional Southeast Asian dishes are on the menu at this no-frills eatery.

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VENICE PIZZERIA

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Casual eatery specializing in chicken riggies, pizza (including thin-crust), subs, plus chicken wings.

603 Oriskany Blvd (Yorkville)

Casual eatery specializing in chicken riggies, pizza (including thin-crust), subs, plus chicken wings.

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Grill-N-Chill

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Casual spot for fried chicken, fish and burgers for takeout or dining in.

821 Oriskany Blvd (Yorkville)

Casual spot for fried chicken, fish and burgers for takeout or dining in.

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Casual restaurant at North Utica Shopping Center offering wings, pizza, and other comfort eats, plus a bar.

50 Auert Ave #6 (Utica)

Casual restaurant at North Utica Shopping Center offering wings, pizza, and other comfort eats, plus a bar.

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Hickory-smoked meats & grass-fed burgers served in a comfy eatery with outdoor seating & live music.

3956 Edgebrook Pl (New Hartford)

Hickory-smoked meats & grass-fed burgers served in a comfy eatery with outdoor seating & live music.

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99 Restaurants

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Kid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.

8675 Clinton St (New Hartford)

Kid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.

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Casual eatery, specializing in Lao and Asian dishes, from noodles to soup and fried rice.

34 Oriskany Blvd (Whitesboro)

Casual eatery, specializing in Lao and Asian dishes, from noodles to soup and fried rice.

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Carmella's Cafe

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Pizza, pasta & an array of common Italian dishes are the draw at this family-friendly standby.

8530 Seneca Tpke (New Hartford)

Pizza, pasta & an array of common Italian dishes are the draw at this family-friendly standby.

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Mitsuba Ramen

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Trendy restaurant serving ramen, poke bowls, and bubble tea in a relaxed space.

4759 Commercial Dr Ste 500 (New Hartford)

Trendy restaurant serving ramen, poke bowls, and bubble tea in a relaxed space.

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