I was going out to dinner before heading to hear friends at Open Mic night. The place I started at…read morehad at least a 45 min wait. So we decided to go somewhere else, but where? As we turned the corner we saw a sign in front of A.T. Walley's for $5 burger and chips or 2 Hoffman Hots with chips. Well, the price was right! The guy was outside on the sidewalk grilling them and it smelled really good. So even though I was in the mood for wings, we decided to give the food here a try. We went in and got a table with no problem. Waitress said that along with the regular Wednesday night specials they also had $4 Beef on Weck for $4. We were really hungry so we ordered 2 Beef on Weck sandwiches and the hot dog special. It was amazing! The beef and au jus was fabulous! They each came with kettle chips and pickles. Yum!!!! And who does not love a Hoffman Hot, right?! Then we saw that they had 11 menu items for just $5 on Thursday nights from 4-10 pm. We had to be downtown again the next night so we went back! I got the grilled chicken Caesar Salad and he got the NYS Fair beef and Lamb Gyro. Once again, full portions for only $5! What a find!! We had always just gone there for drinks and music prior to this. They have a great bar selection and have $3 drinks on Monday nights....including their signature cocktails! It is a great place to go, have a drink, hang out with friends, listen to music on occasion and now I will be stopping in to check out more on their menu as well!

Great whiskey, good cigars and friendly service! This place is great, truly stands out in this…read morecity. After hanging out and enjoying some drinks and cigars, we all agreed that a place like this is strangely classy for its location. A diamond in the rough, don't miss out!

Great service and amazing vibes. They made me specific delicious drinks; tequila espresso martini…read more(10/10) and a spicy Paloma (to die for). Will be back! Thanks Al.

Stopped in for a quick drink. Got 3 of their Green Tea shots (sour mix and peach schnapps), and…read moreordered a Ramos Gin Fizz. Was aghast that they didn't have heavy cream, and instead they substituted Bailey's! Not only that, but they shook the cocktail for well over 3 minutes! What was served was average at best and undrinkable at worst. A shame.

Such a fun spot that we stumbled upon while in town! We…read morefollowed the signs to the entrance around back and were greeted by the staff immediately. We sat at one of the tables near the electric fireplace. There's a decent amount seating, including tables, comfortable chairs and sofas. The lighting is dim, which helps create a warm and relaxing atmosphere. They had holiday drink specials as well as more classic drink options, including a variety of beers and wine. I opted for the classic Lemon Drop while my fiance ordered the mulled wine. Both drinks were perfect! We enjoyed them and chatted with the staff before we left. You can tell the staff prides themselves on offering the best service possible and they go out of their way to ensure everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Definitely a must stop if you're in the area!

Just an interesting experience in a speak easy setting! Service was fast, helpful and charming…read more We didn't have any food but the mulled wine was a delicious Christmas treat. A little dark so reading the menus was difficult but only added to the night.

Nice, chill place for an after-work drink. I like that you can take your drinks outside and sit by…read moreHanover Square. I was at Maxwells for a private event a couple of years ago and enjoyed it immensely, so I went back recently to get a drink. They have a nice bar front and a nice party room as well. Drinks are averagely priced but are good. The staff are a little weird - when I walked in, a male server told me immediately where the bathroom was, and looked confused when I said I wasn't here for a bathroom, I was here for a drink. With the exception of the woman working behind the bar, I was the only female in the place.

Super chill, laid back bar in the heart of Syracuse! The menu is long and their specialty cocktails…read moreall sound delicious for summer. I got a basil strawberry martini and it was super refreshing! Unfortunately the basil was extremely overpowering and there was little to no strawberry taste, keep that in mind if you plan on getting one! We got the nachos for a little snack and they're were definitely loaded!! The toppings were mostly great, the chicken just tasted super fake and chewy. The bar tender wasn't the nicest and almost seemed annoyed that we were there :( don't know if I'll be coming back.

OK, I'll never claim to be a trendsetter, but we happened to hit this place the day before the…read morePost-Standard review was published, so even though I'm lagging in real time, you heard it here first :-) Neat Whiskey Bar feels like an enigma wrapped in a riddle. A tiny space carved out behind an indoor golf simulator? Huh. OK. Inside, it's possibly half the size of the original A.W. Wander (which I dubbed a beer closet), so please don't bring your volleyball team, or your book club, or whatever. Yes, the whiskey list does seem to be exhaustive. My friend picked a scotch. I selected a pils from Lower Lake (huge shoutout to this brewery -go there! Buy their beer!) and my other friend grabbed an IPA. We sat at one of two tables outside, and there appears to be more seating wrapped around the side (at least, I assume that's where the cute young couple migrated two with their espresso martinis after enduring our old guy banter for only so long). Didn't explore the food menu, but it seems satisfying, and the servers shuttle back and forth from the bar to the enclosed food trailer that serves as the kitchen. Great, welcoming staff, a very enjoyable live music set going on. All around, a chill spot and welcome change of pace.

Great little bar with friendly staff and a large variety of drinks to try!! Will definitely come…read moreback for the selection of drinks. Especially if you like whiskey!! Great staff and story's also!

Really nice bar and restaurant with great food and good prices…read more It's a two page menu with a nice amount of options for vegetarians, although they made my inner-Buffalonian happy when I saw Beef on Weck on the menu. I had a veggie burger and it was pretty tasty! A good meatiness - if that's what you're after. The real star was the fried cheese curds from the specials menu - salty, a hint of sweet from the light glaze on them, crunchy fried outside, and ooey gooey cheesiness. The drink prices weren't listed on the but turned out to be very reasonable. I was at Parker's with a large group and they handled us really well. We happened to be there on night with live music and the two brothers they had playing were great and part of my group kept half singing along while the rest could carry on conversation just fine. The decor is nice- old wood and gorgeous stained glass ceiling lamps that are all different. Everyone had their own favorite. The bar has a patio area that can be opened up in nice weather. Car parking is in on the street. I didn't spot any bike racks nearby but there are sign posts that could serve. It's in a very walkable downtown.

Enjoyed another evening here in what has become an annual visit. the savory steak salad…read more(Char-grilled sirloin steak cooked to liking with spring greens, roasted red peppers, feta, onion, bacon bits, Kalamata olives and choice of dressing) was huge, loaded with steak done just the way it was requested. Companion had the fried fish sandwich, even tho we weren't there on a Friday. We shared 2 desserts: the turtle cheese cake and the pbexplosion cake (layers of chocolate cake and pnut butter mousse); the cheesecake was the winner here although both were very good. Actually we each felt as if we had too much chocolate; who ever says that?!

This place is freaking awesome. I had the best wings ever. The service was spot on and my table…read morereally enjoyed the Philly cheese steak, chicken capresse, and the blue steak salad. Our server Lexi was so accomidating and we will come back here next time we come to Fair Haven.

I visited Riley's for my first time on a friend's recommendation Sunday after a hike. I was seated…read morenear the window and Lexi was my server. She was outstanding! There was a bar area, with dartboards, music and the works and outdoor seating as well. The views were pretty and I had a late lunch. The menu has so many great things from which to choose. That day, they happened to be out of Prime Rib and a second menu item, which I don't recall. I ordered the fish sandwich and added sweet potato fries. Everything was absolutely incredible and I will definitely make the trip back to try new dishes and check out live music. Thank you, Riley's!

Nice warm evening to head up to Tipperary Hill enjoying some of the fun and festivities and grab a…read morebite to eat at the authentic Coleman's pub. After a evening of shopping, it was time to wind down so considering the options we chose Coleman's. Place was packed as always. The band was setting up to start to play in an hour. We got a table out back. Hankering for a shepherds pie that is one of the premier meals here. But before that we got ourselves, some spinach and artichoke dip. I haven't had this in what feels like decades. It was pretty darn good. Plenty of chips and plenty of dip. So much so, that I brought the leftovers home. So both of us did go with the shepherds pie. Both of us really enjoyed it. It came out, piping hot, with the mashed potatoes on top, covering up the beef, sauce, peas, onions, and whatever else they put in this thing! A drink to top off the evening.

Update: Just had a…read morebad experience so Im updating my review to reflect that. I think I left my credit card there yesterday during dinner. Called today at 4:30 and the girl that picked up said she needs to check with the bar but they are too busy. She wouldn't check and I was on hold for over 20 minutes. Thats how you treat customers? Im out of town and its at least a 30 min drive and she said "if you think you left it here then Im sure is here". What kind of answer is that? Dropping from 5 to 3 stars for the horrible customer service. I was in the area visiting friends and they took us to Coleman's for dinner and a concert. What a fun local spot! The food was great, everyone enjoyed their meal. I got the guinness beef stew which came out steaming hot in a bread bowl. I loved the gravy, if anything wish there was a little more meat but the flavor was delicious. The service great, our waitress was a nice young lady who was attentive and helpful. Afterwards we went outside for a concert and drinks. The band was playing older and newer covers until 10pm. Was a really fun end to our night, highly recommend.