Stopped by Golden Spike Pub on Saturday and had a great experience. The atmosphere was laid-back and relaxed, making it a perfect spot to hang out and enjoy a meal. Our bartender, Dom, was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The food was excellent across the board. I had the open-faced ribeye with garlic parmesan fries, and it was absolutely delicious. We also ordered the sweet potato fries, haddock special, fried pickles, and wings, and everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Bonus points for having a jukebox--it added to the vibe. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Great dive bar vibe. Jordan was my bartender and she exudes a positive aura. The food isn't fancy but is executed extremely well. The chicken tenders are the best I can remember having and the Golden Spike burger was fantastic. So were the pretzel sticks. I'm tempted to become a regular (hard to do when trying new places to maintain my Yelp status) read more

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Spectacular boneless wings - get the Asian sauce!!! The ultimate grilled cheese has a cheese pull I've never seen before. Pretzels hot yet soft and pillowy Amazing food, friendly service. Will be back for the Asian wings read more

Golden Spike Pub - Medium boneless and Asian boneless - Pubs Near Me - East Syracuse, New York

It's a good local spot. We found it by chance one trip to Syracuse. The staff is all so nice.

Stopped in about 1:15 on a Sunday. There were only two other customers in the bar so we were greeted quickly by the bartender who happened to be the owner. He was very friendly and asked how we came across the place etc. He explained the menu and extolled his chicken tenders so what else could we order? My partner and I both ordered the pickle brined chicken tenders on special. I had the house made chips and my partner had sweet potato fries. We also ordered the fried cheese curds. The food arrived fast and it was great honestly. The tenders were thin and crispy and definitely tasted like pickles. The house made honey mustard was the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. I was also impressed by the chips which often are overcooked or stale- nope, perfect. Total was about 45 dollars which was reasonable. Glad we stopped in. read more

A great neighborhood bar and restaurant! Our first time here, and a lot of locals were greeted by their first names by the bartender. The bar was clean, well lit, and quiet enough to have a conversation. The menu was pretty large and had a few items you don't often see: grilled cheese and tomato, patty melt, housemade chips (which were excellent), and fried pickles. We enjoyed our food and my wife recommends the chicken strips. Beer was fresh as well. They had just put a new keg on for one of the seasonals. We will definitely be back. A very affordable lunch and fun time! read more

The food here is absolutely fantastic! I had the spike burger and it was a home run! The chicken tenders were delicious! This is a must try! Service was perfect! Also the bar setting was very nice! All around a great place! read more

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So good!! Casual, comfortable place that has surprisingly good food. We started with the fried pickles.....incredibly tasty and not the oily, soggy type other places have. Yum! One is us had grilled cheese and fries. Picture thick bread with the perfect ratio of cheese and toasted to melted perfection. The fries? Excellent. The other had buffalo tossed chicken tenders......a favorite from past visits. Reasonable prices, super friendly staff. You won't regret a trip there. read more

Service was friendly and fast, bone-in wings not great a little to soggy for me, onion rings were good

During our family roadtrip to Syracuse, we actually had the intention of visiting one out of two popular food establishments but to our dismay, they were first come first serve only and had too long of a wait. This actually worked out in our favor as that was the reason we stumbled upon this hidden gem! Not to mention, it was a bonus that this spot has its own free parking lot as that was also the other struggle we were facing with the more popular establishments in the downtown area. Upon entering, we walked into a completely empty dining room. No employees, no customers. You can imagine our slight confusion and fear about whether that meant this wasn't a good spot to be. We then realized that down the hall on the left, there was a bar area which was very lively and filled with people. Back to the dining area, there was an employee who had already seemingly clocked out, who asked if we had been helped yet, and when we said no, he went to the kitchen to grab the hostess. The waitress then told us we could seat ourselves wherever we liked, so we opted for some high chairs and a table near the side of the restaurant. We were quickly offered menus and drinks. As for food, we ended up ordering a bunch of dishes to share: - BANG BANG SHRIMP TACOS WITH TORTILLA CHIPS & SALSA: I was pleasantly surprised by this dish which actually might be my favorite out of everything we had. The shrimp were of good size and tender. The portions of the entire dish were really good as well. - CHICKEN TENDERS WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES: The tenders striked me as being hand battered and had a nice, light crisp to them. Their honey mustard sauce was homemade and so good that we had to ask for more! The sweet potato fries were a $2 upcharge but worth it in my opinion. I thought it was interesting that they served them with a side of maple syrup versus an aioli (which we pair it with typically in Canada). - SPIKE BURGER WITH HOMEMADE CHIPS: I requested my burger to be medium and it was exactly that with a nice light pink center. The brioche bun was soft and the meat had a really nice char to it, tasting like it came straight off a grill. The homemade chips were also such a good call, as they were so light, crispy, and not greasy at all. - PHILLY CHEESE STEAK WITH CRINKLE FRIES: If I had to pick my least favorite dish, it might be this one as some of the meat was on the drier side. I'm also not the biggest fan of crinkle fries as they're very potato-y and soft, and I definitely felt they could be crispier. This was a Wednesday special though! - CEASAR SALAD: A regular 'ol salad, I don't have much to say about it other than the fact that I wish there was a little more dressing. Service was very friendly between both the waitress and the nice gentleman (owner?) who came out to say bye to us and have a chat when he found out we were from Ontario. Our waitress came by multiple times to check up on us, gave us extra sauces without hesitation, and made sure our glasses were full. This place has a really cute vibe to it, between the decor with neat trinkets, as well as the soft music in the background. Note: there is a 0.04 cent per dollar charge for credit card payment. read more

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The service was very friendly and attentive. This was probably the best part of my visit. They did have a nice selection of beers on tap and in cans. It was a cozy pub and typical of what you might expect for ambiance. I came here because so many people have raved about their chicken tenders. I had to try them for myself. Unfortunately, they were not good at all. They were greasy, the chicken was dry and not juicy. There was more breading than chicken. I brought them home for family to try and they said it tasted like they were fried in the same oil as fish. This might have been a one off so I won't write them off, maybe other food they have tastes better. read more

Golden Spike Pub - chicken tenders and fries - Pubs Near Me - East Syracuse, New York

Food and service was very great! Not a long wait. Chicken and fries were very crispy if that's your jam! All around good vibe for food and drinks. read more

Golden Spike Pub - Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Parmesan Garlic French Fries - Pubs Near Me - East Syracuse, New York

Really chill spot. Solid chicken courdon d blue. Too. Some ri keno. Some good music and a few tvs. Just perfect read more

Golden Spike Pub - Wings and rings. Really solid spot - Pubs Near Me - East Syracuse, New York

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I Had the pickles brined chicken tenders and they were phenomenal! Went well with their homemade honey mustard, and came quickly. Friendly atmosphere, will definitely be back! read more

I don't think the pictures we have on here do it justice- it's a super quaint little place with really friendly and hardworking staff. Pretty extensive food menu except they ran out of their fish special right before we got there. Every guest at my table loved their meal (I captured a pic of all of them). The chicken on my sandwich was flaky and fresh. Everything on our table looked super fresh and well made. They only offered one dessert tonight which was fried Oreos. read more

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The food was absolutely incredible! They have one of the best clam chowders I've ever had! It's so creamy and FULL of flavor. I had a side of garlic parm wings which were equally as good. Our server was attentive and was checking up on us at a reasonable amount. The parking lot was kind of weird (like a horseshoe), but the entrance is on the side to help. Inside, there is a rustic with wood slab tables. Live this place read more

I literally drive pass this spot all the time. I figured why not. The chicken tenders alone is enough to make me go back. The cheese curds if you from the Midwest a must have. I also had the patty melt. Everything came out piping hot and everything was good. Super nice staff and great atmosphere. read more

The most delicious wings in the world!!! Super awesome service and very friendly staff. Such a great ambience! read more

I was at an event that was catered by the Golden Spike in E Syracuse. The Prime rib was to die for, the red skinned potatoes were the creamiest along with asparagus. The desert cookies were from Geddes Bakery of which we asked for and were also stellar & rolls were from Dilauros Bakery I'm pretty sure. I didnt ask, but they tasted like them. I wish I could say that something could have been better, but I can't. I've eaten in there a long time ago and just don't get on that side of town very often. I will be making it a point to from now on. read more

So....I guess I was here in 2019. My daughter in law pointed that out! Don't remember. Fast forward 2023. Great experience! Marge ordered the prime rib with two sides. The prime rib came out medium rare as ordered. You could cut it with a butter knife. Melt in your mouth goodness. Her sides were fries and mac salad. Fries were standard crinkle cut. Mac salad was on point. Horn pasta with plenty of chunky cheeses. Nice representation of homemade pasta salad. Tasty dressing. I had the fried haddock, with Mac and cheese and coleslaw as my sides. Fried haddock pretty standard. Tartar and cocktail sauces definitely homemade. Mac and cheese was cheesy and moist. Coleslaw had a nice homemade dressing recipe taste. I appreciated that the cabbage was not all finely chopped as well. Bartender/server was friendly and attentive. Clientele was locals with a friendly vibe. We really enjoyed it. Check em out ! read more

Golden Spike Pub - Pubs Near Me - East Syracuse, New York

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Wandered in here w my wife looking at for a beer and a bite. This place is an unpretentious local gem. Highly recommend the stinger honey garlic wings. Dom behind the bar is a real Dude. When in Syracuse this our spot now. Cheers. - The Jersey Devil read more

Stopped in on way to golf. Food was great, served hot with great, attentive service. I'll be back there soon.

Excellent Spike Salad with balsamic dressing. Super service. Large group made for noisy atmosphere, but we could still converse without shouting. 5 stars read more

My first time here and I was impressed by the food. My burger was ordered medium rare but came out medium but still was good. The prices are reasonable also. I went with two friends and they enjoyed their lunch also. They have reduced hours so make note of that. read more

Golden Spike Pub - Bacon Cheeseburger with fries - Pubs Near Me - East Syracuse, New York

I did a quick search on Yelp and picked this place because it was close to my hotel, had good reviews, and what sounded like good food and beer. Upon entering I could tell this was a locals place. I had a seat at the bar, because most of the seats in this place are at the bar. I was wearing my sub vet hat and immediately a gentleman started talking with me. He was a little bit older vet and was on surface ships. He told me he comes here a couple times a week. Most of the other people knew the bartender and you could tell. It felt like a really homey place. The music in the background was a classic rock playing at a respectable volume. I ordered a beer and ask for the menu. I figured I was close to Philadelphia, so I ordered a Philly cheese steak. I can't remember the bartender's name, it was something like Jean, Jean Ann or Jeannie but she was very good! She checked on me multiple times to make sure that I had what I needed and she paid attention to everyone else seated at the bar very well. My sandwich was delivered in a timely fashion, looked amazing and really hit the spot. I continue chatting with the older gentleman near me about the Navy and our experiences. I think he enjoyed that! And I was thankful to be welcomed! I can't remember the beer I had, but I will always remember the experience I had walking in as an unknown and leaving feeling like I was welcome back any time again. read more

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Great atmosphere Great service Good food Definitely will be back Love the wood plank tables and lighting read more

Everything was delicious and plenty of food for the price. It was ready and hot right when I arrived. I'll be back if I'm up here again.

Wow wow wow!!! This place is not only welcoming and low key, the food is delicious. We came here on a whim after driving by it and hope to become regulars here very soon. If I could give more than 5 stars I would, the service was impeccable and the food was so well crafted. I got the special for tonight which was the chicken and biscuits, my husband got the Buffalo chicken wrap (which I will be getting next time for SURE). It was all so satisfying and came out hot and fresh, plus everyone at the bar was so nice. Our bartender was amazing and we will be back!! read more

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Service and the food were excellent. Tenders were the best . Wings were crispy and so great! Bartender was really friendly

I wanted to tell everyone about a quite surprising and totally UNEXPECTED meal at Golden Spike in East Syracuse. TL;dr GO THERE. Order anything. Order everything. It's an amazing place for delicious homemade pub food. Ok, now the full review. First of all, my friend saw this place on the internet and mentioned it to me. On a Saturday 12:30pm, we packed up and drove specifically there to check it out. And glad we did! My friend's kid is 13 and he's super picky. He ordered 5 wings extra crispy hot and a cheese quesadilla which he ate every crumb of... so it can't be bad! My friend ordered 5 wings also extra crispy hot and a special chicken cordon bleu sandwich which he said was fantastic. My girl ordered a bowl of New England clam chowder which I admit I did eat half of - and it was so good and fresh. She also ordered the chicken Caesar wrap which was delicious and light. Now, my sandwich was absolutely PERFECT. I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich which typically comes with lettuce, tomato (which I said no to!) bacon, spicy aioli, cheese but I asked for hot sauce to be added. WOW. Game changer! It was absolutely the best chicken sandwich I think I've had in a long time. Came with choice of coleslaw, home made chips, or fries - I went with the fries and ate every last one. This was such an unexpected and great elevated pub food in a very relaxed environment. If you haven't given it a try, do it!!! You won't be disappointed! And the reason for no pictures on my review.. I was enjoying the food way too much Oh and the owner was there and service was amazing. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

The "Spike" makes diners of all ages welcome. Good prices, good quality, delicious food. Great burgers, fish, and triple grilled cheese sammie--the best. Dom and staff do so much to accommodate diners. We are fortunate to have them in East Syracuse, but it is worth it to drive a little out of the way to try this hidden gem. read more

Awesome spot!! The Bang, Bang shrimp tacos are so good. Clean, great service and food is real good. Shout out to Mary our server!!

OUTSTANDING local family owned place Ambiance at the bar is local neighborhood BUT everyone is welcome. One of the owners behind the bar tonight, personable and shared some knowledge about the establishment and some of their kitchen secrets(not going to tell) and how they approach the restaurant business. Had the NE clam chowder which was delicious and a little bit off the beaten path but was one of the best I have had in the area. Spend much time in Cape Cod and this rivals some of the best and is above most so give it a try. Went with the chicken tenders and fries... and the tenders are exactly that...TENDER and had a great taste and crunch. These are by far the most tender I have tried and the secrets were shared . Only knock would be the fries... standard restaurant frozen crinkle cut . Might want to give though to home cut/home made fries to pick things up a notch. Eight craft beers on tap(Blue Moon craft??, had a Grow Bold and Hold NE IPA which was good followed by a Fat Tire, otherwise only 3 others on tap. I will definitely be back and recommend everyone give it a try! read more

Today, my friend and I enjoyed an amazing meal at Golden Spike. I had a bang bang shrimp basket with sweet potatoes and maple syrup. My friend had a cheeseburger and fries. This is a little out-of-the-way "Tavern" which is very unassuming, but the food is delicious. Highly recommend this place. read more

The food far surpassed my expectations. The Grilled Chicken sandwich I had was not frozen. A genuine chicken breast grilled and seasoned to my liking. Server was quick and friendly. The atmosphere and decor was amazing. I will recommend this place read more

I love the Spike. It is like the, "Cheers" of East Syracuse. Adore the Spike Salad and their Chicken Tenders are superior. Mary ... please put the Chicken-n-Biscuits on the full-time menu! read more

I heard people give good reviews about the chicken tenders here, so I brought the fam for dinner. The prices and the portions were fair, everyone liked their food, but to me, the chicken tenders were flavorless. The homemade honey-mustard helps, but not that much. I regret not getting a burger or something. May try again some time. read more

First visit ! Have lived in area for over 20 years and heard really great things! All were true. Sat at the bar in a Friday night for a fish dinner and some beers. Service was excellent and food was too read more

I was in the area for work and I was looking for something to eat. After reading the reviews I decided on the Golden Spike. Definitely a local bar with that hometown vibe. Service was super friendly. I ordered the Cheese Curds and a bacon cheeseburger. Both were good. The sweet potato fries were just ok, SP fries are some of my favorite and these were just ok. They come with maple syrup which was nice, but still just ok. Would have been 5 stars if not for the fries read more

What a great little pub! Family owned and ran, this little gem is filled with regulars and a smattering of travelers. Great wings, cold beer, and friendly conversations all around. This is exactly the kind of bar you hope to stumble across. read more