Jazz on Thursday. Warm atmosphere. Good for dates or groups. Many stop at the bar after golf…read moreor work

The interior of Persimmons is really nice, overall a good and comfortable vibe. The drinks were…read moretasty, I enjoyed my "Spring Fever" cocktail and the flavors that went with that. Otherwise it was only okay. The bussers/servers left our plates piling up, and there were a lot of mixups with with food and drinks in my party. I ordered the lobster bisque and wpuld say to skip it, very little actual lobster in it, it was more just a creamy fishy tasting soup. The rack of lamb was flavorful with good sauce options, but very tough, dry in parts and hard to cut. Finally, dessert came in strong, we ordered a carrot cake slice to go and it was huge. Don't skip the dessert.

This is one of our go to places whenever I visit my daughter in Syracuse... never disappoints!…read moreThe menu has unique plays on some standards... always delicious and the cocktails are inspired & interesting... you'll probably need a rezzy ENJOY!

I stopped by with a group of 6 on a Friday afternoon. When me and my friend stopped by there was no…read moreone at front so we stood around awkwardly for a bit before someone came over to bring us to our table. Walking through the restaurant was nice as the space was very large and the decor indoor was cozy and whimsical. Our server was nice throughout the meal. However, I did get a water glass that had marks on it that looked like someone just drank out of it and a crumb on the rim. I asked them if they could get me a clean cup and they ended up bringing the same one as the same mark and crumb were still there. For food, our table ordered a few items to share. We got: -CAULIFLOWER WINGS: The chutney/salsa on top of the fried cauliflower was nice and gave the item a little sour kick. However, the cauliflower itself was not cooked fully so not as soft as I wanted it to be. -SYRACUSE POUTINE: The appearance of the poutine was not the best. However, the gravy it came with was very flavorful and tasty. The potatoes themselves were not fried and were in wedge form but went well with the gravy. The small globs of melted cheese on top were a nice complement. -CAJUN SLIDERS: The slider compliments/sauce went well together but the sliders themselves had grill marks on it which gave a bitter bite to those parts of the slider. Additionally, the fried shrimp inside of the slider still had the tail on and so it was a bit of a surprise to bite into a full tail while eating a slider. All in all, a cute spot to see people but food had some hit or miss components.

The food was amazing! It's rare in syracuse to get fresh homemade food and this place does it…read moreright. Try everything if you can. And the staff is so nice!

I was recently nearby taking a course and needed to find a place for my lunch break. I came across…read morethis "diner" and took a chance. Well, I couldn't have been happier that I did. The owners were wonderful! I introduced myself and asked to know about the history of the restaurant and how it came about. After that, I went right into the menu. Cajun food in upstate?!?! Yes, please!!!! I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with hush puppies. DANG! Beyond good and the sandwich was huge. Had more than enough for dinner later that day. I will definitely be returning to On The Fly to enjoy their incredible food and to support this awesome mother and son establishment and so should you.

Came back and updating my review. Would give this 4.5 stars overall. Again, tiny no frills place…read morethat satisfies your appetite with a homey diner feel. I tried ordering a 1/4 fretta (ended up receiving and getting charged for 1/2) and my husband ordered a burger with chips (ended up receiving and getting charged for fries), both were no big deal but seemed slightly like a way to add a few more dollars to the bill. Portions are large and satisfying and it is a great breakfast place to go with small groups. The fretta was filling and tasty, burger was also cooked well with no complaints.

Classic diner with friendly staff complete with local personalities (Joe from Big mamas…read moreCheesecake). The service was excellent. Sara who served us was fun and cheery. The locomotive load up is a perfect dish to share. Will definitely come back.

Do not sleep on Sammy's like I've been. My friend has been raving about this place for at least a…read moreyear and I'm so glad I finally found myself in North Syracuse (and starving) last week. I had the Chicken Rice plate (small) and it did not disappoint in flavor nor price (where can you get lunch for 9.99 these days anyway!?). The menu is huge with sandwiches and plates such as mine pictured below. There is a small halal section (which the plates are under). I don't know what more to say, it was excellent. I look forward trying many many more things!

We recently decided to give Sammy's NYC Deli a try, and unfortunately, it was a decision we quickly…read moreregretted. When my partner and I walked in, we were greeted by a man at the counter and mentioned it was our first time visiting. His response was about as uninterested as it gets. Instead of offering a menu or any guidance, he simply pointed off to the side and told us to order when we were ready. Not exactly a welcoming first impression. The space itself was small, with a few tables, drink coolers, baked goods, and smoothie options. After placing our order, we waited...and waited. After exactly 40 minutes, I finally asked about the status, especially after watching another couple come in after us, order, and leave with their food before we received ours. I understand that takeout and delivery orders are part of the business, but in-house customers should not be completely overlooked. There was no communication, no sense of urgency, and no effort to acknowledge the delay. It genuinely felt like we didn't matter as customers. And for what? Two sandwiches--a roast beef and a turkey. Having worked in restaurants myself, I can confidently say that should not take 40 minutes under normal circumstances. I don't enjoy writing negative reviews, but this experience was frustrating enough to warrant one. We will not be returning. Save yourself the time and look elsewhere.

This restaurant had the satisfying and nostalgic few and design of a vintage diner but with a…read moremodern flair. The monthly specials all looked delicious, I'm excited to come back seasonally and see what they come up with! Plenty of space and seating, our server and other staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. The 2 for 1 mimosa special was a great deal and a fun way to start my day. In addition to coffee drinks and standard beverages, they have cocktails. The lox Benedict served over potato pancakes was delicious enough to get again but I'll be trying something new next time since so many items caught my eye.

A hearty, generous, and delicious breakfast for three adults was served quickly, with a smile, for…read moreabout $50. There was a short wait on a Sunday morning, maybe 10-15 minutes. Fantastic place - found on Yelp. We will return.

I normally order the Reuben because it's always so good but I ordered the Irish car bomb for a…read morechange. It was amazing! I got my corned beef but also a hamburger in the bun along with yummy dressing. It came with fries also. Split the soup (New England clam chowder) with my friend. The chowder was creamy but not too thick and yummy. I always love to come here for lunch when I'm in the area.

As always, excellent service and wonderful food. They get very busy so it's always a good idea to…read moremake a reservation. I love Christian's amazing recipes and he puts ingredients together like a magician. Sometimes I just need something simple and I know my food is going to be great. I wanted one of their delicious hamburgers but no roll and an egg on top, coleslaw and lettuce, tomato, onion on the side. It was everything I asked for.... simple and beautifully prepared. The room was full of very happy people talking, eating and enjoying their food.

Be ready to take food home with you and get at least 2 more meals out of it!!! Beautiful…read morepresentation (mine was served in a tin can and flipped over onto my plate. I had the pierogis/ eggs/bacon special served in a tin can) It was enough for 2 and was delicious! I also had the French toast latte served with a FT stick right on top. Decadent ! Service was speedy, efficient and friendly. If you go plan on going early or putting yourself on the wait list much before you head out the door! It's def worth the wait!!

Our visit to Rise & Shine Diner was, unfortunately, one of the worst dining experiences we've had…read morein a long time. Even though the restaurant only had two large parties and wasn't particularly busy, we still waited 35 minutes to be seated. That alone didn't make sense, but things only went downhill from there. It was my daughter's birthday, and we were hoping for a fun brunch. Our server started off friendly, but that changed quickly. We ordered our drinks and food at the same time--a chai tea for me, a specialty alcoholic milkshake for my daughter, and no drink for her boyfriend, plus three entrées and a poutine. The drinks took 50 minutes to arrive. The food took over an hour and a half. During all this, the server seemed to avoid our table entirely. When my daughter's boyfriend finally managed to get her attention--very politely, even mentioning that he himself is a server--he simply asked if she had an estimate on our food. She stood there with her hand on her hip and told us the kitchen was backed up, with "three orders ahead of yours," as if that explained everything. We then asked if the poutine, our appetizer, was at least ready. She said they had to make fresh potatoes for it but that she would "rush it." Eventually, she came back with the poutine, plopped it down on the table, and walked away without a single word. No "here you go," no "do you need anything," and--most importantly--no plates. I ended up getting up and asking the hostess for plates so we could actually eat the appetizer. For a place that markets itself as a "fancy diner" with "Instagram-worthy" dishes, the service and execution were nowhere near acceptable. If you're going to lean into trendy presentation and premium pricing, you need the staff to support it. Hire more people. Train them. Do something--because this was unacceptable from start to finish. We won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone looking for a smooth, enjoyable dining experience. **EDIT** I would like to include the fact of the over priced, over salted, food items don't seem to cover the cost to upgrade your cracked booths so that people's bums are hurt from sitting on them. Needs to be updated and correct staffing issues so that food will be "adequate" for the price. Go anywhere on Westcott than here.