Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is a truly unique restaurant on Willow Street that everybody just loves. Let's talk food first. The Tres Hombres platter is a favorite among all the people who come here regularly, and we would very highly recommend it too! The collard greens are done just perfectly here, and they have a macaroni and cheese that will really drive you wild. Their dirty rice is really fantastic, and that goes so well with their famous ribs. For dessert you will definitely want to save room for that key lime pie. No doubt, that's the best choice, at least as far as we are concerned!  Don't miss the fried green tomatoes here, and of course try the brisket and the pulled pork. Those are just the best. The service is really wonderful here, very friendly and fast too! Highly recommended!
246 W Willow St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 476-4937

Strong Hearts Cafe is a sensational vegan and vegetarian restaurant on Genesee Street in Syracuse, and we just go crazy for everything that they offer here. The milkshakes are one of the most highly recommended items, and once you try it you will understand why. You'd never know these were vegan. Their spicy tofu scramble is a nice choice fror lunch or dinner, and earlier in the day you will really love having their peanut butter and jelly French toast. Mmm! So good we started trying to replicate that same flavor at home. Try the Reuben and the chicken salad too! The dedication to protecting the environment here is really noteworthy, and it's rumored that this is hte absolute best vegan restaurant in the entire city. That says a lot! Very highly recommended to anyone who appreciates a great healthy meal.
719 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 478-0000

Pastabilities is of course a charming Italian restaurant  with a heavy focus on everybody's favorite part of the menu... PASTA! Many people say this is the best place to dine in the Franklin Street area or Armory Square, and we definitely wouldn't argue with that! Their spicy hot tomato oil is one of our favorite things here and it tastes good on just about anything. Their dipping sauce, which serves as an appetizer with bread, is one of the main attractions here and everybody loves it!  The carbonara is always a nice choice for your entree, and the alfredo is also very good! The only downside to this place is that it has that "chain restaurant" feel to it, which we don't ordinarily enjoy. However, it's very nicely decorated here and we really do enjoy the ambiance. Great service and stellar pasta. Highly recommended!
311 S Franklin St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 474-1153

Alto Cinco is an incredible Mexican restaurant on Westcott Street that has not only delicious Mexican food and wonderful vegetarian and vegan items, but they also have a very good beer and wine selection, and it all pairs very well with your meal. We recommend having a Michelada, which is a Mexican beer with lime and hot sauce with a salted rim just like a margarita. Mmm! Some have raved about this being the best Mexican food they have ever tasted, and that says a lot. The staff is super friendly and very quick to bring you whatever you need. The salmon burrito is one of our favorite things here, and we also really enjoy the pizza with black beans and shrimp. The catfish burritos are also very impressive. By the way, if wine and beer isn't your thing, you can opt for a Jarritos! Love it!
526 Westcott St
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 422-6399

Empire Brewing Company is awesome if you're looking for a great burger and a brewski. They've got great tumbleweed burgers, blue corn bread, and sweet potato fries, and we just love it all. Believe it or not, they've got a gluten free menu (this is particularly cool because beer itself is not gluten-free, so you wouldn't expect it from a brewing company). The cheddar and ale soup is one of our favorite things here, but they do give you a very small portion here and you are apt to want a much larger one! Even the desserts are good here, including that molten chocolate lava cake that nobody can ever resist! We've had so many good itmes here drinking the night away and enjoying the company of our good friends, and we hope that you do the same!
120 Walton St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 475-2337

New Century is a restaurant that specializes in delectable Vietnamese food, and we would most highly recommend the delicious fresh spring rolls as well as the beef Pho. In addition to the usual spring rolls you may want to try the Vietnamese roll which has pork and yam inside it, and it's deep fried in contrast with the other spring rolls. Very nice change of pace! Many people have said that this is the best Vietnamese food they've ever had in America, and that is a large statement to make! We've only been here a couple of times, but if the quality is always this consistent, then you are in for a real treat. The vermicelli is really fantastic here, and if you like rare steak you will definitely want to try #19. The iced coffee is very good here though it's a bit steep in terms of price, but we can never resist it. Everything here comes highly recommended!
518 Kirkpatrick St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 410-9999

Erawan Thai Restaurant has got your number. They've got all your Thai favorites, and what we particularly like about this place is that it's somewhere in between authentic Thai food and the more Amerianized version of it. Though there are more authentic restaurants in the immediate area, you will not find a more comfortable and welcoming place than this. The panang nua is our favorite dish here, and we like it spicy! They give you nice big portions here so you can take plenty home with you and get two meals out of it. If you want to come in and enjoy their wonderful food without spending that not-so-wonderful price, we recommend coming in for lunch! Lower prices and the same great food. Don't miss this sensational place when you're in Syracuse next!
2724 Erie Boulevard E
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 445-8152

Sakana-Ya Sushi Bar is one of those sushi bars where the food comes to you on a conveyer belt, and if that's your style you will definitely love this place just as much as we do! How do we know? Well, that's easy! It all comes down to the high quality sashimi, the perfectly cooked sticky rice, and the half off sushi on Mondays of course! Now, what we need to make clear is that the sushi is of the highest quality here. When compared to the best of the best, this place holds up. There's no menu here to serve as a guide for beginners, so if you're new to sushi you may want to bring a friend with expert status! We love this place for dates and for casual lunches with friends. Always a good time!
215 Walton St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 475-0117

Chorong House Restaurant is a favorite among lovers of Korean food, and the dish that really keeps us coming back is the seafood and kimchee pajun. Their bibimbap is also really amazing, and everybody really enjoys their veggie and seafood pancake. It feels much like a home rather than a restaurant, and the service here is very friendly and personable too. You get free refills on cold dishes like spicy cucumber and kimchi,k which is incredibly unusual. Seafood lovers will want to make note of their seafood stew, and if that isn't your style you may want to try the pork stew instead. Try the dukbokgi too, and the kimchi sundubu. Wow. Very highly recommended to anyone who loves Korean food!
1121 E Fayette St
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 428-0501

L'Adour is of course a French restaurant that is known for its breakfasts and brunches, but that also serves great lunch and dinner. We would most highly recommend the croque monsieur and the quiche lorraine to you, as well as the duck breast. If you love escargot as much as we do, you'll really enjoy theirs with that parsley and garlic butter! Delicious. All of the food here pairs very well with their fantastic French martini, but we'd also recommend any one of the wines that they serve. Your server can suggest something that will go especially well with your meal. Don't forget to start things off with that cheese platter. Everything here is just fantastic, and this restaurant is very highly recommended!
110 Montgomery St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 475-7653