Syracuse · Onondaga County, NY
Food & Drink in Syracuse
Scout analyzed 96 Syracuse places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.
Places analyzed
96
Matches
24
Typical spend
$35
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Best neighborhoods for food & drink
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Downtown
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is a solid choice for a casual meal of Southern-style BBQ, often featuring live music in the evening. Expect to spend $25-50 per person for an hour and a half, fitting well into a relaxed dinner plan.
Food & Drink
The Cider Mill
The Cider Mill is a restaurant that can serve as a primary dining destination for a casual meal or a special event. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $25-50 per person for a typical visit.
Lakefront
The Preserve at 405
The Preserve at 405 is suitable for a casual evening meal or drinks. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $20-40 per person on burgers, pizza, and cocktails.
Eastside
TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - Syracuse
This bakery cafe is ideal for a quick solo treat or a casual family stop. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person on pastries and coffee.
Downtown
LM SOCIAL LOCATION
This American restaurant is suitable for a casual dinner or lunch, often pairing well with an evening event or a daytime outing. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $25-50 per person for a meal and drinks.
Food & Drink
Zaman Coffee House
This coffee shop is suitable for a relaxed morning or afternoon stop. Expect to spend 45-90 minutes and around $5-15 per person for a drink and light snack.
Downtown
Big Fellas
Big Fellas is a casual American restaurant, good for a quick lunch or dinner. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a meal that lasts about an hour.
Downtown
Cake Bar - The Cafe
This cafe is a good stop for a quick coffee and dessert, fitting well into an afternoon stroll or as a casual meet-up spot. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and about $5-15 per person.
Downtown
Eden
Eden is a good choice for a sit-down dinner for a date or celebration, likely pairing with a drink beforehand or a walk after. Expect to spend $30-70 per person for a 1.5 hour experience.
Downtown
Inka’s
Inka's is a good choice for a casual meal, whether you're dining alone, with family, or on a low-key date. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a visit of about an hour.
Downtown
Pastabilities
Pastabilities is suitable for a dinner outing, offering Italian-American fare in a brick interior. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and $30-70 per person for a meal.
Downtown
Cafe Kubal
Cafe Kubal is suitable for a quick coffee and pastry stop, fitting well into a morning or midday outing before or after exploring downtown shops. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person.
Downtown
The York
The York is a good choice for an upscale dinner or drinks, suitable for a date night or special celebration. Expect to spend $50-100 per person over 1.5-2 hours.
Downtown
Abbiocco by A Mano
Abbiocco is an elegant Italian restaurant suitable for a date night or special occasion. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $35-75 per person for dinner and drinks.
Washington Square
Francesca's Cucina
Francesca's Cucina is a solid choice for an Italian dinner, ideal for a date or family meal. Expect a meal lasting around 1.5 hours, with prices typically ranging from $35-$75 per person depending on drinks and courses.
Downtown
Isla Caribbean Cuisine
Isla Caribbean Cuisine is a good spot for a dinner out, offering Caribbean and Spanish food. Expect to spend $25-45 per person for a meal and drinks over 1.5 hours.
Downtown
Oh My Darling
Oh My Darling is a retro-chic spot for comfort food and cocktails, ideal for a date night or girls' night out, potentially followed by live music in the basement speakeasy. Expect to spend $35-75 per person for a 1.5 hour visit.
Westcott
Recess Coffee Westcott
Recess Coffee Westcott is suitable for a relaxed solo or small-group outing for coffee and light fare. Expect to spend about an hour and $5-15 per person.
Eastside
Over the Cuse Deli and Grill
Over the Cuse Deli and Grill is suitable for a casual, affordable lunch or early dinner. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes and $10-25 per person here.
Downtown
Milano Bean Cafe SYR
Milano Bean Cafe is suitable for a relaxed coffee or dessert stop, potentially with a cocktail later in the day. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $5-20 per person.
Downtown
Recess Coffee Downtown
Recess Coffee is suitable for a quick, relaxed solo stop for coffee or a light bite. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for about 30 minutes, easily pairing with downtown errands or work.
Southside
Salt City Coffee
Salt City Coffee is suitable for a quick, casual stop for coffee or a light bite. It's a low-cost option for a solo break or a meeting, typically lasting 30 minutes to an hour.
Downtown
Syracuse Hops Spot
Syracuse Hops Spot is a casual option for burgers and poutine, suitable for a relaxed meal that could be combined with nearby shopping or evening entertainment. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for about an hour.
Food & Drink
Yards Grille
Yards Grille is a casual American restaurant, suitable for a quick meal with family or friends. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-35 per person for food and drink.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 25 of the 96 analyzed Syracuse places fit food & drink.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 16% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Quiet, Upscale, Romantic, Playful.
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