Good Restaurants in Syracuse, New York

Syracuse, named "The Emerald City" as of 2008 for its many green environmental efforts. It is also called, "Salt City" from the years Syracuse supplied the U.S. with salt extracted from its lakes and swamps. Syracuse is also the halfway point of the Erie Canal, running from Albany, NY to Buffalo. During the summer you can hike or ride your mountain bike along the seven miles of trails next to the canal. Horseback riding is popular on this trail, as well as cross-country skiing during the winter.

L'Adour Restaurant Francais

Enjoy excellent service by a French staff indoors or outdoors at the award-winning, L'Adour Restaurant Francais. Indulge in authentic French cuisine at moderate prices, such as the Croissant Jambon, a French hot ham and cheese croissant, or the Brunch Plate, with poached egg Adourette, Belgian waffle, house smoked salmon, bacon, provine tomato and sautéed potatoes. For dinner, there are several entrees including pan-seared beef served with vegetables and greens. Choose wine from an extensive wine list, which received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Dress business casual on your visit to L'Adour Restaurant Francais for breakfast Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, lunch Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, brunch Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and dinner, open Monday through Thursday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Sunday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

L'Adour Restaurant Francais
110 Montgomery St
(on the corner of Montgomery and Washington)
Syracuse, NY 13202
315)475-7653
http://ladour-com.wildtex.net

Saratoga Steaks and Seafood

If you are a steak lover, you will appreciate Saratoga Steaks and Seafood, a casual environment serving the best steaks in town, according to excellent reviews. Stop by for Sunday brunch and enjoy an abundance of food, including an omelet station as well as a carving station where you will find roast beef, ham or chicken cooked to perfection. The hours are Monday and Tuesday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Wednesday through Saturday from 11:30 to 2:00 pm, and 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and Sunday brunch from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm for dinner.

Saratoga Steaks and Seafood
200 Waring Rd.
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315)445-1976
http://www.restaurantrow.com/m_moreinfo.cfm?code=118388&returnto=go

Dinosaur Bar B Que

"A genuine honk-tonk rib joint" is what Dinosaur Bar B Que calls itself. It is one of the best barbecue restaurants in the country, started by three bikers in 1983. This restaurant distributes its own specialty sauces throughout the United States, England and Australia. Enjoy slow pit smoked marinated ribs or a Texas brisket plate or perhaps a half barbecue chicken. Steaks, catfish and shrimp are just some of the featured dishes available. If you are vegetarian, you can order a vegetarian portobello sandwich topped with spinach, red onions, sliced tomatoes, melted Swiss cheese and chimichurri mayo.
In addition to eating, enjoy a full bar, live music in the evenings, and wireless Internet access. The hours are Monday through Thursday 11:00 am to midnight, Friday and Saturday 11:00 am to 1:00 am, and Sunday noon to 10:00 pm for dinner.

Dinosaur Bar B Que
246 W Willow St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315)476-4937
(888)476-1662 ext. 211
syrcatering@dinosaurbarbque.com
http://www.dinosaurbarbque.com

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Article Written By Chyrene Pendleton

Chyrene Pendleton has been a business owner and newsletter editor for more than seven years. She is a freelance writer with over 25 years experience and teaches a variety of topics, including alternative health, hair care and metaphysics. Pendleton is a certified television show producer, radio talk-show host and producer, and a computer programmer with a bachelor's degree in computer science.

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