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Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List
Dark Horse Tavern is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

1. Dark Horse Tavern

8.1
4312 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY
American Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul M: If you like your burger prepared the way you ordered it, this is the ONLY place to go.

Empire Brewing Company is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

2. Empire Brewing Company

120 Walton St (bwtn S Franklin St and S Clinton St), Syracuse, NY
Brewery · 137 tips and reviews

Brian D.Brian D: Tumbleweed Burger was awesome Deep Purple beer and Blue Cornbread for dessert...wicked good!

The Mission Restaurant is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

3. The Mission Restaurant

304 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Syracuse · 54 tips and reviews

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: Located in an old historic church, stained glass windows intact, The Mission features the best Mexican in the area, in a charming venue!

Riley's is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

4. Riley's

8.4
312 Park St (at Whitwell Dr.), Syracuse, NY
Gastropub · 14 tips and reviews

Eric H.Eric Hinman: One of the best kept secrets in Syracuse. Menu changes daily. Irish fries & banana pudding are staples. Can't go wrong w/ their fish & chips.

Francesca's Cucina is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

5. Francesca's Cucina

8.5
545 N Salina St (Butternut St.), Syracuse, NY
Italian Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
Circa is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

6. Circa

76 Albany St, Cazenovia, NY
New American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Jim W.Jim Walter: A fantastic farm to table restaurant using fresh ingredients, many sourced in the great Cazenovia and Madison County area. It is a nice dining experience.

China Road is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

7. China Road

7.4
2204 Brewerton Rd, Syracuse, NY
Chinese Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Jill H.Jill H-W: Decor-wise, this is not the fanciest Chinese restaurant in the Syracuse region, but it does have the best food! People drive from Ithaca just to eat here.

8. Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro

201 S Salina St (at E Washington St), Syracuse, NY
Comedy Club · Downtown Syracuse · 11 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Stabb: Service is excellent! The lunch menu is very affordable and usually under $10!

9. Freedom Of Espresso

7.1
144 Walton St (at S Franklin St.), Syracuse, NY
Coffee Shop · 17 tips and reviews
Scotch 'N Sirloin is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

10. Scotch 'N Sirloin

7.4
3687 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY
Steakhouse · 15 tips and reviews

April B.April Bridges: Ultimate meeting place for dinner, or just a drink with friends, fire pit for cold evening, just right.

Attilios Restaurant is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

11. Attilios Restaurant

700 N Salina St (East Division St), Syracuse, NY
Italian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Linchi K.Linchi Kwok: Very nice experience. I like the Clam Madeira and Veal Chop the best for my dinner. Service was also very nice.

The Retreat is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

12. The Retreat

8.5
302 Vine St (at 1st St.), Liverpool, NY
American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

VisitSyracuseVisitSyracuse: Check out the live music on the patio in the summer.

bc Restaurant is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

13. bc Restaurant

247 W Fayette St (Btw S Franklin and S Clinton. St), Syracuse, NY
American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul M: The standard for a high-end professional lunch downtown. Check out Pastabilities for something a bit more casual.

Laci's Tapas Bar is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

14. Laci's Tapas Bar

304 Hawley Ave (Catherine St.), Syracuse, NY
Tapas Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews
Alto Cinco is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

15. Alto Cinco

8.6
526 Westcott St (btwn Harvard Pl. & Victoria Pl.), Syracuse, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 113 tips and reviews

Michele H.Michele Hoxie: everything rocks, great Veg specials, and cornbread, don't skip the cornbread Read more.

Erawan Thai Restaurant is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

16. Erawan Thai Restaurant

8.2
2724 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY
Thai Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
Mai Lan Vietnamese is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

17. Mai Lan Vietnamese

6.6
505 N State St, Syracuse, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

BB: Spring rolls are a must have.

Sweet Basil Thai House is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

18. Sweet Basil Thai House

2803 Brewerton Rd, Syracuse, NY
Thai Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Ping L.Ping Lin: Best Thai in town. Try appetizer combo, beef Pad kra prow basil and chicken Prik pao sauce.

Bombay-Thali is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

19. Bombay-Thali

702 Old Liverpool Rd, Liverpool, NY
Indian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Limp Lizard Roadside Cantina is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

20. Limp Lizard Roadside Cantina

7.0
224 N Main St, North Syracuse, NY
BBQ Joint · 8 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Hajjar: Flat out better then Dinosaur!

Beer Belly Deli is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

21. Beer Belly Deli

510 Westcott St, Syracuse, NY
Gastropub · 37 tips and reviews
India House Restaurant is one of Sarah's Official Best Restaurants List.

22. India House Restaurant

7.3
720 Old Liverpool Rd, Liverpool, NY
Indian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews