Reviews for Dark Horse Tavern in Syracuse, NY
Happened in here while traveling through upstate NY and Wow -what a hidden gem! Very small space with an even smaller kitchen,... but the service is excellent and the food is, too. The parking lot is tiny and you will struggle to find a spot, but I promiseit's worth the effort. Bartenders were very friendly and made a great Long Island. The seating is tight and so are the walkways,you will be very close to others on a busy night, so if that's not your thing maybe visit on a weekday. The salmon was perfectlyprepared and the honey sauce was an excellent complement, not overpowering of the salmon. I'd like to see them in a largerspace, but I also fear it might steal away part of their charm. Read more
Fantastic food, and great service. Nice for carry out also, (and I always appreciate non-styrofoam containers!) Top-notch.
Check this place out. You'll be glad you did. Excellent service. Excellent food. Don't forget to try the french onion soup.... Best I've had in years. Read more
Excellent small local establishment Great in every way!!
Been here for lunch a few different times. The French dip sandwich is awesome! The salad was good as well, and the last time I... went I got the fish tacos. I love going here for lunch when in the area. The place is small and often busy but I wouldn'tconsider any of those a negative. Prices aren't too bad considering how good the food is! Parking is tight for a pick up truck Read more
Whenever I see chicken riggies on a menu, I usually order it. The Dark Horse version of this regional dish is outstanding, one... of the best I've ever had and better than many top rated Italian restaurants in Syracuse, Rome, and Utica. When we arrived withanother couple at 5:15 p.m. on a weeknight, we were seated immediately. In this regard, we were lucky to arrive early becausethey do not take reservations. Within a half hour of our arrival, the dining room and bar filled up and the noise level reacheda point where it was nearly impossible for us to converse with our friends. The restaurant really needs some soundproofing tileson the ceiling. The service was efficient and friendly even though the servers appeared to be assigned too many tables. So, 5stars for the food and service, and 2.5 stars for the ambience. Read more
This place has such a warm and inviting atmosphere right off the bat. Being from out of town, it was recommended to us as a... place to go for lunch and we couldn?t have been happier. The staff was helpful and the food was absolutely fresh and delicious.Their seasonally based menu really hit the spot for us. Nothing says summer like a fresh greens salad with berries on top! Thedeserts were all so decadent it was hard to decide, but the raspberry-lemon smash cake won out in the end. Definitely go herefor great food if you are in the area. Read more
What an unexpected pleasure this place is. Just looking for a beer and a bite, we found this friendly little spot. I had the... short rib grilled cheese and RI chowder. The chowder was a seafood chowder, not clam, and was a little peppery, but tasty. Theshort rib was delicious, buttery grilled bread, slow roasted fall off the bone meat was very good. My wife had the French onionsoup. The broth was rich and flavorful. Julia would be proud. The service was quick and friendly. I'd definitely go back if Iwas in the area again! Read more