What a great place! The food was reasonably priced and fresh, the drinks were delicious, and the…read moregames were fun! I ordered Wario Breath, Yoshi's Egg, and Pi Katsu sliders. The waitress was attentive and friendly and the entire restaurant establishment really creates a feeling of nostalgia. The games all take quarters and if you forget to bring some, you can buy quarters there.

Super fun place!! :D…read more Casual vibe and good place to gather and nerd out! Food is pretty good (especially for what seems to be mostly a bar). The roll for a shot!! Very fun novelty that tbh did not get old. Cartoons on the TV, lots of fun themed drinks, good bites, and classic (and some new) arcade games. If we weren't heading to a concert after, we definitely would've stayed all night. Super friendly bartenders and great service. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Dinosaur BBQ was a HIT! My husband and I were visiting Syracuse for a wedding and decided to check…read moreout this restaurant. We found parking a block away, and put our names on the wait list. While we waited, we grabbed drinks at the bar. I had the spicy jalapeño marg, which was solid. For appetizers, we got the deviled eggs and a sample of the macaroni salad. The deviled eggs were so good, I was shocked. For dinner, we had catfish, brisket, turkey collard greens, mac & cheese, jerk wings, and cornbread. The greens, catfish, and wings were fantastic. I was extremely impressed. The brisket was a little tough, but that wasn't a deal breaker. We grabbed the cheesecake for dessert, and enjoyed every bite. The service was great, and the food was delicious!

Some of the best barbecue I had…read more Pulled pork succulent and juicy. Often times you get places reheating or shredding too hot. It was perfect. Brisket was the worst thing I had and it was delicious and tender as tender can be. I tried a burger, outrageous. All the sides I tried were good. CANT wait to try again.

Poundtown Burger Bar has officially birthed a brand new sibling, bringing its famous smashburgers…read moreto the Aldi Plaza in Cicero! Cicero, NY welcomes Poundtown, newly opened in the Aldi Plaza (5962 Rt. 31) near CNS High School, and it is definitely worth a visit. It's easy to drive right by this plaza and never know this treasure is there, but don't miss it! I ordered the Double Trouble Smash Burger with cheese ($15), and it was incredibly tasty. The patties had that perfect crispy edge you want in a great smash burger. It was served on a wonderfully soft roll and loaded with perfectly melted cheese, fat pickle slices, and sweet caramelized onions. You get a choice of signature sauces (Classic or Classic with a Cajun kick)--I chose the Classic, and it was delicious! My burger came paired with a generous side of crispy, fresh, hand-cut fries. Turnaround time from counter ordering to table delivery was remarkably brief. While the signature burgers range from $16-$18, they have at least 10 different burgers on the menu alongside plenty of other options. You can find chicken, mac bowls, salad bowls, and loaded fries ($8-$10). A friend of mine who was eating there at the same time highly recommends the onion rings, too! Unexpected Plus: When I entered the cozy space, I was delighted to discover that Pound Town shares its location with Big Fellas Hibachi & Tacos and they serve a multi-page menu of delights including tacos, burritos, egg rolls, wings, and even steak or lamb plates! Definitely looking forward to sampling their menu soon. Regardless of which vendor you are visiting, the cozy room has a few booths for dining-in, even though the setup seems primarily geared for takeout. The quality of the food, the diverse variety, and the convenient location make this a absolute must-try spot. I will definitely be back! P.S. Sorry for no pictures! I was really hungry and the burger looked so good that the photo completely slipped my mind!

The mother-in-law asked where I wanted to go. I said I wanted to take her to Poundtown. The wife…read morewas not amused. But the food was amazing so I was forgiven. I had to go with the special burger of the month: the Backyard Banger. Everything about it was delicious. My wife had the Mac Bowl Classic Tenders and her mother enjoyed the other burger of the month: the El Jefe. Everyone left satisfied and I was praised for my choice. The building is a bit on the cramped side. It's a small place with a few tables and bar seating. Two restaurants occupy the same space and they definitely are going for that "hole-in-the-wall" feel, but in a good way. No pound cake here though.

I'm bout to be shitting bricks. my stink star is currently sweating. The toilet run is not gonna be…read morefun. Best food by far.

Ordering was nearly impossible. The language barrier was difficult to navigate but not impossible…read more Ordered from kiosk , one of us got our food , the other didn't. We just left and won't be back ever again. Seems if you order chicken breast , it gets trimmed to make sandwiches or they buy the smallest chickens available.

$15 for 1 steak taco and 1 beef taco, and I left hungry. Just get the burrito. This used to be a…read moreplace you could get lunch for a great price but they are pricing themselves out of a casual meal. Flavors were good and the ingredients were quality but nothing spectacular. At $7 dollars for a taco, at least throw in a little sour cream without charging extra.

Definetly American-style, nothing wrong with that but it helps with the expectations. I got a…read moreveggie bowl + nachos with cheese (old school nacho cheese, not queso). Beans were nice and creamy, rice tasted box-like, a bit tough. Veggies were fine; tomatoes, zucchini, onions and peppers. It came with pico & cheese, sour cream was extra. Hot sauce on the side tasted like good old bottled hot sauce. Food with a drink it came to $23. Staff was helpful, ambiance is like an older fast food joint.

In town for my sister-in-law's wedding - she recommended this restaurant for an easy sit down…read morelunch, and it was fantastic! Service was so prompt and nice, and being able to order straight from your phone and pay/being able to walk away easily after was super convenient. I got the Meatball Riggie Turn Down (side) since I wasn't super hungry after traveling, and I definitely recommend this as a lunch portion - the side size was really filling and still pretty big. The meatball was incredible (and large) and the sauce of this pasta, while it had a little heat to it, was well seasoned and smooth. Great chill place with an awesome playlist of oldies music and the opportunity for indoor and outdoor scenic views.

This is a much shorter review than usual for me. We literally have been going to Syracuse for years…read morenow and have never been here because we can never secure a reservation. We had dinner reservations elsewhere but were downtown early and were looking for a drink before dinner. We tried our usuals and the bar at each place was full. Believe it or not, there 2 seats at Pastabilities. The bar was comfortable and the inside was dark and cool. We sat and were greeted by a very jolly bartender who took great care of us. We ordered our usual (Manhattans). They were awesome. He offered us some bread and sauce to go with the drinks and we said sure - outstanding bread and the sauce was awesome. We ordered a salad with burrata and tomatoes which was also excellent. We had a great visit even though it was a short one. Why 4 stars? We are visiting again in October and our bartender helped us secure a dinner reservation. I figured I'd save the five star for that.

Brooklyn pickle is an institution in Syracuse for good reason: their sandwiches are epic! Huge and…read moredelicious, these sandwiches are priced right and fill you up. The generous portions are a steal in this economy. The toppings are always fresh. The inside is clean and bright with all the windows. The service was relatively fast and they were helpful when asked about the ingredients. If you've never been to Brooklyn Pickle before, you have to try it!

The sandwiches are not what they use to be. I use to look forward to eating there…read more They have cut corners in their sandwiches. Thin sliced meat, cheese, bread. Bread doesn't hold the ingredients it falls apart as you try to eat it. I can eat better sandwiches elsewhere and or make them myself. You failed. Cutting corners on quality is losing customers! Sad

Great deal. Birria tacos were not soggy at all and had the perfect amount of crisp. Everything…read moreabout it was fresh. The employees are sweet and efficient!

If you're craving authentic birria tacos in Syracuse, this is the spot! I ordered the 5 pack beef…read morebirria tacos and they were absolutely delicious. The flavor is savory and perfectly balanced with that crispy goodness that makes every bite irresistible. The meat is tender and packed with seasoning. These are the kind of tacos you crave again and again. It's comfort food at its finest and worth it. A must try if you're looking for real flavor and authenticity in the area. Great service & casual dining available. We ordered take out this time around but highly recommend!!! Treat yourself.

Who would eat this burger? Terrible presentation and was supposed to be a Jr. bacon cheeseburger…read morewith no cheese and only ketchup and tomato... they gave me this mess of a double stack....

Once again this Wendy's gave me the wrong order. Sent me a burger when i ordered nuggets. For real,…read morecan you guys get it together?

The chaat was so tasty and so was the tea! Please do try the tea when you go ! The ambience is…read moregreat and the staff are polite and warm!

A friend was really excited to try Raj Saffron after seeing the wonderful reviews. Her first…read moreexperience with Indian food was not so good, but I had been here before and told her it was really good. She was looking for advice from me, but I was very happy when the owner came by and said he could select our food and we trusted him.He asked us a few questions about spice level, proteins, etc. He said he would bring us an appetizer, a chicken entree and a vegetable entree. He also brought us 2 hot chai drinks. We agreed it was the best chai we've ever had....it was mildly sweet and the spices were perfect. We were brought as an appetizer...fried cauliflower with a Manchurian sauce which was sweet, mildly spicy and a touch sour..... perfect. We got 4 beautiful veggie balls..... finely minced veggies with paneer in a very creamy sauce. The taste was a little sweet and when eaten on the super hot and fresh naan it was delicious. Our last dish was chicken kebabs, I believe made in the tandoori oven with spices and served with a beautiful sweet, creamy tomato sauce. We didn't ask for dessert but we're brought a complementary rice pudding to share... heavenly! We were checked on several times and water glasses were kept filled. We are both big water drinkers. I was so impressed with both service and food. If I could rate it more than 5 stars, I would do it!!