Best place I've eaten in ages and I do a lot of eating out and about…read more The menu was full of interesting things. I would like to go back and try. I had the Cobb salad which two days later I am still working my way through. The service was beyond perfect, and we were a group of old ladies with lots of demands! If a place was a little bit closer to my area, I would be a regular at the restaurant. It was a terrific surprise on a beautiful day.

We've eaten here a bunch - mostly due to proximity and lack of other options. The food is wildly…read moreinconsistent; sometimes, we're surprised at how good a dish is (usually a special or seasonal dish), but if we order it again, it's never the same. The biggest issues: - Many things seem to have a lot of oil involved. From the side vegetables to the burgers to the "garlic bread" served on the side of the pasta dishes - there's a strong, oily taste. It's not a pleasant oil - my guess is it's ostensibly neutral, like a vegetable or canola, though it leaves a flavor that suggests it's not entirely neutral. Perhaps a fake butter? Why it's so ubiquitous is anyone's guess, but it leaves an unpleasant film in your mouth. While I understand restaurants use a lot more oil/butter than home cooking (it's often why we like restaurant food better), this oil is not good. - The fries. I guess some people like them; I loved shoestring fries as a kid, but these aren't the same. They have no flavor (aside from the aforementioned oil), and they're the consistency of McDonald's fries, but drier and harder. Recently, we got an order that came with a new, more traditional style fry, and they were so good. We were excited that they finally ditched the cardboard variety but that apparently was a one-off - today showed that they seemed to revert to the old style, unfortunately. - They had an amazing chicken bacon ranch pizza for a while, until one day when it was gone. I think the secret was smoked Gouda, but whatever they used, it was a great pizza. When it disappeared from the menu, I inquired and was told, "oh yeah, lots of people are asking for that." So I said, "is it coming back, then?" I was told it's "doubtful," which kinda sums up my experiences there. Everyone loved it and wants it back? Better get rid of it, then. - The kids menu options are somewhat insulting to children. The "grilled cheese" uses what appear to be hamburger buns, so carelessly made that they seldom match up (that is, the top will be skewed off so the sandwich isn't put together). The kids pasta dishes are just plain noodles, usually undercooked, with no seasoning (i.e. salt) or other attention to preparation. The inconsistency is really the biggest issue for me. Things range from "fine" to "bad," but even if you stick with one menu item, you don't know what you're going to get. Non-chain, family-friendly restaurants are seemingly hard to find in this area, so I really wish they were better. We've kept at this place far longer than we probably should, again due to convenience, and because every now and then, a dish will be surprisingly good. However, those instances are becoming so rare, I think we're done for a good while. I do hope they improve.

I was super excited to have dinner here and it did not live up to my expectations whatsoever... we…read moregot there and the speakeasy was closed for a privated event, which is completely fine. Drinks and food was being prepared and served in the core lounge instead and it was a mess to say the least. It took 30-40 minutes for our food to come out and when the Brie board first came out of the kitchen it was sat on the counter for another 10 minutes, leaving the Brie to have a film over the top and was no longer soft. The flatbread was a disappointment, there was no sauce on the pizza and it was just way too bland for the price.... The service was extremely slow with 3 people working and all the customers in the lounge seemed to be sitting around in the same situation that I was in. Won't be coming back...

This was my first time here along with my sister in law's. We came to celebrate her birthday, and…read moreso happy we've picked it. The atmosphere was relaxing with each level and their own vibes. We checked out the coffee lounge first and got espresso martini and chatted. The decor was a homey feel and I can see myself coming back meeting up with friends for coffee and catching up. Then we headed to the speakeasy and had the seasonal cocktails and just ordered salads and sweet potato fries. Everything was delicious. The salads and fries were simple and I like my "girl dinner" lol. I was told to come back for their brunch so that's on the list. The atmosphere and vibes were cozy, a great place to unwind and catch up or like us celebrate a special occasion. Both service in the coffee lounge and speakeasy were welcoming. I see that they host tons of events so I'll definitely have to check those out. Also can't wait to check out the rooftop lounge once they warmer weather returns. They are utilizing the space with bubble tents with reservations, so that's a fun idea. A cute and fun spot on Tipp hill to definitely check out.

Service here was very good…read more We sat outside in their courtyard but it is more like a beautiful garden environment. Inside their are tables. Food, starter for our group of 4. Pierogi with Potato Bacon , Topped w/ sautéed onions and bacon. Served w/ chive sour cream. Gulasz & Kopytka consisted of Beef stew (Goulash) served with potato dumplings topped with sautéed onions & butter. Served with a side of sauerkraut OR red cabbage. Excellent dish. Breaded Chicken consisted of. Two freshly breaded chicken cutlets served with pan-fried potatoes and your choice of homemade beets OR red cabbage.This dish was good. Pork Dinner consisted of Two well-seasoned pork cutlets served with pan-fried potatoes, apple sauce and a cucumber and tomato salad. Choice of sauerkraut, red cabbage OR cabbage with beans and carrots. This needed the mushroom sauce but was good. Placki Hungarian Style (featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives) Consisted of Four Potato pancakes topped with a lightly spicy ground beef-tomato sauce made with peppers and onions. Topped with sour cream. Excellent dish. Pistachio cake and double chocolate cake, both yummy and amazing.

If you haven't been- go. Point blank. You shouldn't need any other encouragement…read more Is Eva's the best restaurant in Syracuse? Maybe. If it's not, it's certainly close. Always a great meal with friendly staff. Stopped in on a Saturday. Filled, but no wait. Had salmon dill placki special and mushroom croquettes. My partner had kielbasa and pierogi- all excellent. I've never had a bad meal. Save room for dessert- it's truly the icing on the cake. Reasonable prices for delicious, fresh, home-cooked food. Couldn't be better.

Sam's is a small little shop that you should make sure to keep your eye out to spot. We decided to…read moreget some chicken & a few sides when we visited. I can confidently say the chicken was delicious & was certainly crispy when they made it. Unfortunately by the time we got home (maybe 15 minutes away) the chicken & fries had to be put in the air fryer to get their crisp back because of the condensation since the food was packaged so hot. I didn't care for the macaroni salad as it was more mayo than flavor. The chicken was well seasoned however & if we stop by again we would probably just order that.

I was immediately greeted with kind smiles and happy workers/owners. So if you're a fan of crispy,…read moregolden fried chicken with a touch of extra flavor, Sam's Chicken Land is a must-visit by Tipp Hill. Think of it as a 2 steps up from your usual fast-food fried chicken, offering a rich, juicy experience in every bite. We got a 12 piece family meal. The chicken is perfectly seasoned, with a satisfying crunch on the outside and tender, flavorful meat inside. The sides, like the creamy mashed potatoes and side salads like potato and macaroni make the meal even more comforting. Whether you're grabbing a quick meal or feeding the whole family, Sam's Chicken Land does comfort food right!

We ordered two of the small potatoes. They were hot and cooked perfectly…read more Both were the hot chicken Cheetos. A great choice if you're not sure what toppings you want (so many options). The service was fast and friendly (excellent all around). I would recommend this as a great choice when you're at the mall.

Really pleasantly surprised by this place! I got a small potato with butter and added three…read moretoppings and it was only $7.50! It was just the right amount of food. The potato is warmed up and then the butter was added and the person working mixed it up really good. I will definitely eat here again!

When visiting new areas I always seek out a fun brunch-style breakfast joint and/or diner that…read moreseems to be popular with the locals and I recently came here when in Syracuse. I sat at the counter and my server was great... very friendly and happy I was there. I got there around 7:30AM and it was basically dead, but by the time I left, there was a steady line of folks coming in. Their menu has all the typicals that these places have, many things I enjoy. I tried their corned beef hash (which I requested well-done with jalapeños added), scrambled eggs with cheese, and I also got a side of their breakfast potatoes with sausage gravy on top. The food came out quickly and was piping hot & freshly made. The quantity of potatoes for a single side dish were HUGE! Definitely enough to share. The scrambled eggs were PERFECTLY made! I'm an egg snob, I never want any over-cooked egg visible (no brown) and these were perfectly colored and tasted great. The corned beef hash was good as well. Overall, I enjoyed this visit and I would most definitely return!

I was craving a little sweet and a little savory this morning and what better place to get that…read morethan Stella's? I got the sausage gravy over home fries for the first time and I have never had anything like it - it was warm and salty and had a nice crunch with the cooked home fries. The pancakes were obviously delicious as well. We got helped right away by an amazing server and our food was out within 15 minutes! There were a lot of people but the noise level was great and everyone seemed to be having a yummy and amazing time.

The staff was really nice and attentive. This is the first thing that I noticed…read more There was no fries at 730pm on a Friday night, not sure how that happens? It's the main side on half of the menu items. The artwork is really nice. It took 45 minutes to get an appetizer....not sure how that happens, as they were not that busy and there is literally 15 people back in the kitchen. I waited 30 minutes for food and figured I would work on this review for the next 15 minutes while I still wait for salads. My wings that I ordered did not get made until the server realized they were not coming. The salads were good, kids complimented a salad! The wings were good too, kids enjoyed those. They adjusted the bill for the delay to their credit. Probably will never come here again but the staff works really hard in the front of the house.

The preserve is always a great time, good food, and awesome service! I've been for lunch a few…read moretimes with work but recently went for a birthday dinner and enjoyed all of it. I didn't realize they had a different menu for lunch and dinner so I was pleasantly surprised to see some new options than what I am used to. I had an espresso martini with peanut butter cold foam and I wish I could taste the pb but still delicious. My friend and I both ordered chicken and the pieces were huge and so delicious!! We had a reservation for a Friday night and i'm glad we did because the place was packed, which it normally is! We were even 15 mins late and they were super nice about it and had no problem keeping our table for us. All the staff are very friendly and can give an answer to any question on the menu very quickly. I really do like everything about the preserve and will keep coming back! It's also nice they have a parking lot and don't have to street park.

ive been going here for a long time. first of all, they have great food! you dont have to wait long…read morefor your food to arrive. very nice and cozy inside!

Went in for a late breakfast (11ish), to a busy little place yet there were a few tables open and…read morewe were seated immediately. Clean place, terrific servers ( thanks Amy!), fun menu. We went savory this time: breakfast burrito and steak-n-eggs. My wife had iced coffee and I ordered coffee with cream. Amy questioned my order and wanted to make sure I wanted coffee with cream. I said, " Yes, absolutely " She brought me coffee with whipped cream. We had a good laugh over my deafness and apparent mumbling. Meals arrived quickly: burrito was big but not imposing. Very yummy, Steak was of low quality and thin , which is always a cook's challenge to prepare. Nothing special but adequate. Eggs were perfect and the sourdough toast was extra delicious. All made for a satisfying meal at a good price ( given prices are elevated everywhere these days). Highly recommend a stop here .