The best restaurants in Onondaga County
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Wings in Cuse
RestaurantsSome nights just need saucy satisfaction, and Wings in Cuse brings it with classic wings, boneless wings dinners, and a sauce lineup they…
Wings in Cuse
RestaurantsKofta Burger
RestaurantsDowntown’s Kofta Burger riffs on American classics with Middle Eastern flair, from a kofta-spiced beef patty and pomegranate molasses to a…
Kofta Burger
RestaurantsThe Preserve at 405
RestaurantsCraving a low-key spot that nails the classics, The Preserve at 405 turns out stone-fired pizzas, a no-nonsense dining menu, and proper…
The Preserve at 405
RestaurantsShifty's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsShifty's Bar & Grill is the kind of Syracuse standby that still feels like your corner bar, just with award-winning wings and live music…
Shifty's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsTazza Pizza
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned pizzeria and ice-cream shop that also serves Philly cheesesteaks.
Tazza Pizza
RestaurantsWho Want Smoke BBQ & Catering, LLc
RestaurantsLocally sourced and Black owned, Who Want Smoke BBQ & Catering, LLC brings bold, stick-to-your-ribs flavor to town, plus catering that…
Who Want Smoke BBQ & Catering, LLc
RestaurantsTouché
RestaurantsFrench-inspired eatery focusing on "whole-animal butchery" and serving seasonal menus, brunch, steaks and cocktails.
Touché
RestaurantsAngry Smokehouse
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery serving Texas-, Southern-, traditional-style barbecue ribs and brisket as well as burgers and beer.
Angry Smokehouse
RestaurantsFirudo Asian Food & Bar 食为天餐厅
RestaurantsWhen you want solid sashimi, creative maki, and Japanese comfort plates that actually fill you up, Firudo Asian Food & Bar 食为天餐厅 delivers…
Firudo Asian Food & Bar 食为天餐厅
RestaurantsNew Century | Vietnamese
RestaurantsNew Century is that dependable, family-run spot locals lean on for soul-warming pho, legit bún and broken-rice plates, and those crackly…
New Century | Vietnamese
RestaurantsFrancesca's Cucina
RestaurantsExtensive Italian menu dished in rustic quarters with a garden patio topped by vines & pergolas.
Francesca's Cucina
RestaurantsMr. Pho
RestaurantsRelaxed, family-run eatery known for its pho noodle soup and grilled pork dishes.
Mr. Pho
RestaurantsNick's Tomato Pie
RestaurantsWhen the urge hits for an extra-large pie or a quick slice, Nick's Tomato Pie delivers with mellow, no-fuss counter service and wings that…
Nick's Tomato Pie
RestaurantsThe Hops Spot
RestaurantsThe Hops Spot is Armory Square’s craft beer and burger joint where hand-cut fries turn into serious poutine and the burger lineup swings…
The Hops Spot
RestaurantsBleu Monkey Cafe
RestaurantsFor a cozy Japanese spot that keeps Syracuse fed, Bleu Monkey Cafe hits that sweet spot between creative specialty rolls and comforting…
Bleu Monkey Cafe
RestaurantsFinally Ours
RestaurantsFamily-friendly diner specializing in breakfast food and sandwiches.
Finally Ours
RestaurantsThe Cider Mill
RestaurantsCozy restaurant offering from-scratch, seasonal American dishes and craft cocktails.
The Cider Mill
RestaurantsGrotto
RestaurantsWarm, family-run bistro serving Italian-American cuisine with a sustainable focus, plus beer & wine.
Grotto
RestaurantsLimp Lizard Lounge Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLimp Lizard Lounge Bar & Grill turns out slow-smoked BBQ with enough Tex-Mex, burgers, and big-flavor sides to keep the whole crew happy,…
Limp Lizard Lounge Bar & Grill
RestaurantsStrong Hearts
RestaurantsStrong Hearts has been leading Syracuse’s plant-based comfort scene since 2008, serving award-winning favorites and a deep roster of…
Strong Hearts
RestaurantsMumbai Crust
RestaurantsCraving pizza that actually surprises you? Mumbai Crust does Indian-style pies like Butter Chicken, Chilli Paneer, and Tandoori Chicken…
Mumbai Crust
RestaurantsNoble Cellar
RestaurantsNoble Cellar is a cozy wine bar and eatery where thoughtful pours meet plates like grilled onglet steak and classic charcuterie, perfect…
Noble Cellar
RestaurantsAngry Garlic
RestaurantsChic joint offering burgers and wings (often featuring garlic) plus beer and cocktails.
Angry Garlic
RestaurantsDelmonico's Syracuse
RestaurantsWhether you're craving a perfectly seared steak, generous Italian classics, or a cocktail in a throwback setting, Delmonico's Syracuse…
Delmonico's Syracuse
RestaurantsWings Over Syracuse
RestaurantsWhether it's a late game or Tuesday lunch, Wings Over Syracuse nails the crispy wing and juicy tender combo, made fresh for every order and…
Wings Over Syracuse
RestaurantsVietnamese Noodle House
RestaurantsCasual Vietnamese eatery offering a selection of vegan dishes, plus beer and wine.
Vietnamese Noodle House
RestaurantsRise N Shine
RestaurantsRise N Shine keeps breakfast fun with fluffy pancakes, chicken and waffles, mimosas and boozy milkshakes, plus a whole brinner situation…
Rise N Shine
RestaurantsOcean Sushi
RestaurantsSushi rolls and other Japanese eats are served in a casual setting with a bar.
Ocean Sushi
RestaurantsChange of Pace Sports Bar
RestaurantsChange of Pace Sports Bar is that neighborhood, sports-first hangout where the 80-inch TV, cold beer, and award-winning chicken wings do…
Change of Pace Sports Bar
RestaurantsAbbiocco by A Mano
RestaurantsAbbiocco by A Mano is the Fiacchi family's trattoria, turning local produce into fresh pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and Italian plates in a…
Abbiocco by A Mano
RestaurantsUmi Sushi and Hibachi
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned restaurant specializing in sushi rolls and hibachi items, plus bento boxes for lunch.
Umi Sushi and Hibachi
RestaurantsEleven Waters
RestaurantsEleven Waters does Upstate-inspired American plates with a local-first lean and cocktails that feel like a proper night out. Housed in a…
Eleven Waters
RestaurantsVarsity Pizza Syracuse
RestaurantsSince 1926, Varsity Pizza Syracuse has been the go-to for classic slices, specialty pies, legit wings, and those dangerously good loaded…
Varsity Pizza Syracuse
RestaurantsPastabilities
RestaurantsPastabilities has been a Syracuse staple for 43 years, turning out scratch-made pastas, sauces, and seasonal plates that actually taste…
Pastabilities
RestaurantsThe Deli @ 700
RestaurantsThe Deli @ 700 keeps it classic with N.Y.-style subs, piled-high sandwiches and legit pizza, plus easy online ordering when you just need…
The Deli @ 700
RestaurantsMaxwells
RestaurantsMaxwells keeps downtown buzzing with 26 rotating craft taps, brick-oven pizzas, sturdy pub plates, and the kind of brick-and-tin vibe that…
Maxwells
RestaurantsMario & Salvo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsWhen thin-crust night turns into thick-crust temptation this week, Mario & Salvo's Pizzeria has you covered with Neapolitan pies, Sicilian…
Mario & Salvo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsFunk 'n Waffles
RestaurantsSweet & savory waffles, plus fried chicken, sandwiches & espresso, in a buzzy space with live music.
Funk 'n Waffles
RestaurantsSecond Chance Diner
RestaurantsWhether you want a stacked breakfast or a homestyle lunch that actually hits the spot this week, Second Chance Diner turns classic comfort…
Second Chance Diner
RestaurantsDinosaur Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsBarbecue chain serving Southern-style meats & draft brews in a retro setting (most have live music).
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsYamasho sushi steakhouse
RestaurantsFormal eatery offering hibachi dishes prepared at a table and sushi rolls at a bar.
Yamasho sushi steakhouse
RestaurantsSupreme Pizzeria
RestaurantsSupreme Pizzeria nails the Syracuse weeknight craving with fresh dough, handcrafted pies you can customize to absurdly satisfying levels.…
Supreme Pizzeria
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsThe Evergreen
RestaurantsWith rotating craft beers, over 250 spirits focused on bourbon, rye, and tequila, plus seasonal cocktails, The Evergreen nails the…
The Evergreen
RestaurantsOh My Darling
RestaurantsFor cozy brunches, comfort food dinners, and craft cocktails, Oh My Darling nails that downtown Syracuse sweet spot. When you're not ready…
Oh My Darling
RestaurantsColeman's Authentic Irish Pub
RestaurantsSince 1933, Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub has been the neighborhood spot for hearty pub grub, Irish favorites, a proper pint, and good…
Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub
RestaurantsSecret Garden
RestaurantsA longtime Syracuse mainstay, Secret Garden mixes sushi and Korean-Japanese comfort with a focus on fresh veggies, natural meats, and…
Secret Garden
RestaurantsSouth Side Wings
RestaurantsSouth Side Wings keeps it simple and satisfying with saucy wings, crunchy sides like fried pickles and gizzards, and pies that go beyond…
South Side Wings
RestaurantsMamma Hai
RestaurantsMamma Hai is the Salt City Market go-to for home-style Vietnamese dishes that taste like someone's auntie is running the kitchen, with…
Mamma Hai
RestaurantsStella's Diner
RestaurantsStella's Diner is that Syracuse spot for comfort-food cravings, living by the motto, “EAT IT You’ll Like It.” Bring your appetite, then…
Stella's Diner
RestaurantsOver the Cuse Deli and Grill
RestaurantsCasual, halal deli featuring cheesesteaks and burgers, plus the popular chicken over rice.
Over the Cuse Deli and Grill
RestaurantsJoey's Classic Italian Dining
RestaurantsVeteran Italian restaurant featuring an upscale ambiance & housemade pasta & sauces since 1982.
Joey's Classic Italian Dining
RestaurantsRosalie's Cucina
RestaurantsHearty Italian food served in a Tuscan-style space plus a bakery serving pastries & pizzas to go.
Rosalie's Cucina
RestaurantsBig Fellas
RestaurantsWhether you're in a comfort-food mood or chasing hibachi and tacos, Big Fellas brings court-to-kitchen swagger with bold flavors and…
Big Fellas
RestaurantsThe Whiskey Coop
RestaurantsCraving a midweek pick-me-up, Syracuse? The Whiskey Coop is a fried chicken and bourbon joint where juicy, crackly birds meet proper pours,…
The Whiskey Coop
RestaurantsSakana-Ya Sushi Bar
RestaurantsSakana-Ya Sushi Bar delivers a flashy, high-energy vibe with fresh sashimi, creative rolls, and sake, beer, or wine to match, plus…
Sakana-Ya Sushi Bar
RestaurantsRaj Saffron House
RestaurantsFamily-owned Raj Saffron House turns out fresh, homemade Indian dishes daily, from creamy Chicken Tikka Masala and fragrant Vegetable…
Raj Saffron House
RestaurantsTaste of Asia Syracuse
RestaurantsTaste of Asia Syracuse mixes Thai and Vietnamese favorites in a low-key setting, and you can BYOB, which your group chat will appreciate.…
Taste of Asia Syracuse
RestaurantsEden
RestaurantsWood-fired restaurant featuring a menu of local ingredients and a bar that serves artisanal cocktails.
Eden
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsApizza Regionale
RestaurantsApizza Regionale nails that sweet spot between true Neapolitan and New York style in a wood-fired oven handmade in Naples, with seasonal…
Apizza Regionale
RestaurantsPhoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge
RestaurantsPhoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge has been serving Syracuse since 1976 with a seasonal American menu that reads like your cravings list,…
Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge
RestaurantsDarwin On Clinton
RestaurantsDaytime stop offering an eclectic range of sandwiches & sides in a simple, cozy storefront.
Darwin On Clinton
RestaurantsLM SOCIAL
RestaurantsLM Social keeps dinner interesting this week with creative Italian-ish plates that roam from pastas and seafood to a no-regrets burger.…
LM SOCIAL
RestaurantsKoto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
RestaurantsKoto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi keeps things fun and local with tableside hibachi theatrics, customizable sushi plates with fresh, unique…
Koto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
RestaurantsMr Noodle and Ms Dumpling 御宴
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving traditional Chinese fare such as dim sum and noodles.
Mr Noodle and Ms Dumpling 御宴
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