Scotch 'n Sirloin

The steaks (rare and super rare) melt in your mouth. One of the best, if not the best, steaks I’ve had. All the sides including mashed potatoes, squash, sautéed mushrooms all had great flavor. The French onion soup was delicious and the escargot was better than places in France. One of my top recommendations for a great dinner in Syracuse.

I called to make a reservation one day prior to the dinner and was able to easily get the time I requested and I was even asked if the reservation was for a special occasion. I told her a birthday and one of the desserts we ordered came out with a candle in it for my dad. Food was delicious and service was great. Steak knives could have been sharper since the strip steaks we ordered were a bit tough to cut.

When you want a restaurant where you can depend on the quality of the food and the excellence of the service, this is the place to go in Syracuse. The ambiance is great, and I have never been disappointed in my meal. If you are hungry, start with an appetizer such as their delicious French onion soup. Then visit the salad bar (see update below) where you will find excellent self-carved dark and light bread and fresh greens. Add-ons include artichoke hearts, beets, chickpeas, onions, pepperoncini, croutons and crumbled bacon. A variety of dressings is offered. They start preparing your entree only when you visit the salad bar, so you have plenty of time to enjoy your salad. The steaks are excellent and arrive cooked to the degree you requested. Their baked potatoes are always perfect. They offer a variety of desserts, but I always order the raspberry cream which has been on the menu since the '70s. I'm as susceptible as anyone else to trying the new restaurants in town, but I always go back the Scotch & Sirloin. POST PANDEMIC UPDATE: Unfortunately, the menu is much more limited than it was pre-pandemic. They no longer offer the top sirloin or the raspberry cream. The most regrettable loss is the salad bar. This is understandable in view covid, but instead of including a side salad with entrees, you now have to pay $10 or more for a salad, dispite the fact that the prices of entrees have been increased. The service and ambiance are still excellent, but we may not be dining at this restaurant as often as we have in the past. UPDATE-2: When my daughter returns to Syracuse, the first place she wants to go is this restaurant. It not only has great food but also great nostalgic value.

It is very romantic. A little on the expensive side, but worth it. Their steaks are fantastic. If you like fruity alcoholic drinks I wouldn't recommend getting them there as their alcohol is very rich and strong. Aside from that the atmosphere is quiet and romantic, the service was amazing. The food I would every day if I could. Highly recommend. Fantastic for anniversary dinners!

My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary. We wanted a good steak dinner and that is what we had. Steaks cooked perfectly, Medium rare! Steak fries are real potatoes cooked with a crispy outside. For dessert we had the peanut butter pie and this was delicious. Do not be discouraged by the outside. Food and service was great!