Dinosaur Bar B Que Restaurant
Located eight miles from Ionia, Dinosaur Bar B Que specializes in traditional barbecue cuisine. Live music is available on the weekends with the emphasis on blues. Appetizers include fried green tomatoes and cornmeal coated catfish strips. Entrees include pulled pork and ribs; marinated for 24 hours in their special sauce and slowly smoked. Add some traditional side dishes such as mac and cheese, barbecue beans or mashed potatoes and gravy. The atmosphere is casual, friendly and evokes a honky-tonk feel.
Dinosaur Bar B Que Restaurant
236 W. Genesee St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 476-4937
dinosaurbarbque.com
B'Ville Diner
Open 24 hours and located just three miles from Ionia, the B'Ville Diner has something for every palette. Breakfast is served at any time and fresh baked pies are always available. Enjoy the B'Ville Benny, poached eggs, Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffins. Another favorite is the Big Bopper Burger--a burger served with Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese, Canadian Bacon and fries. The atmosphere is 50s diner-style. B'Ville is a landmark, serving patrons since 1934.
B'Ville Diner
18 E. Genesee St.
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 635-3180
bvillediner.com
Mohegan Manor
Enjoy an intimate, candlelit atmosphere with a fireplace in this fine dining restaurant located three miles from Ionia. A dinner favorite is the venison three ways; grilled venison, venison Wellington and osso buco with mashed potatoes and swiss chard. Another specialty is Ahi tuna spiced with crushed coriander and accompanied by rice croquettes and miso mango sauce.
Mohegan Manor
59 Oswego St.
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 857-0079
moheganmanor.com
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