Dining out in Syracuse is such a fun experience. If you’re looking for a way to discover new dishes, try out a place with a rotating seasonal menu! Experience all your favorite cozy, romantic or fun vibes with the option to try a new dish created fresh to pair with the season.

 

Here are a handful of places throughout Onondaga County or in Syracuse, NY that offer seasonal menus for you to try on your next date night, girls night out, work dinner, or any other occasion. 

 

Phoebe’s Restaurant & Coffee

Located in the heart of Syracuse just steps from Syracuse University & downtown, across from The Syracuse Stage, Phoebe’s Restaurant & Coffee Lounge is the perfect place for a delicious bite. Their seasonal menu items vary as this American bistro serves up plentiful entrees using fresh ingredients of the local seasons. During the winter, you’ll notice a warmer menu that feels like home cooked goods with seasonal salads, soups, entrees, cocktails, and desserts satisfying you to come back for more.

 

317 Montgomery

 

If you’ve never been to 317 Montgomery, this is your sign to try their seasonal menu before a show at The Oncenter's Civic Center Theater. You can’t miss this cute and intimate restaurant because its name doubles as their address located downtown in the city of Syracuse. The chic cuisine is new American fare inspired which you’ll enjoy while dining on Butternut Squash Ravioli, Mushroom Flatbread, or a Walnut, Goat Cheese and Baked Pear salad in this stately eatery with exposed-brick walls & framed artwork.

 

The Cider Mill

The Cider Mill is a family-owned and operated restaurant. Their number one goal is to serve you an amazing rotating menu throughout the year while allowing you to create long lasting memories with your friends and family. Try out a Sweet Potato Gnocchi Poutine appetizer, Beet & Butternut Salad, Pumpkin & Gouda Mac n' Cheese, or Pumpkin Curry. Don't forget dessert with a Pecan Pie, Apple Cider Donut Holes or Chocolate Bourbon Crème Brûlée.

 

Eden

Known for it's locally sourced wood fired cuisine, Eden is a one-of-a-kind Central NY dining experience. Their menu is constantly evolving as the seasons change as they source much of their food locally or through sustainable farms. Sip on a Ashes And Orchards or Regulator signature cocktail while indulging in Mushroom Toast, Pan Seared Halloumi, seasonal Cappelletti or the Pan Roasted Chicken.

 

Grotto

Located in North Syracuse, Grotto Restaurant delivers a warm, contemporary American-Italian dining experience, blending fresh farm-to-table ingredients with a relaxed yet refined ambiance. Their seasonal menu features a Butternut Squash Arancini appetizer, an Autumn salad, Herbed Autumn Cider Salmon, Butternut Squash Ravioli and more!

 

Yards Grille

Yards Grille brings you a combination of cutting-edge and comfort in Fayetteville, NY, overlooking Green Lakes State Park. It's a restaurant you'll want to revisit, offering a diverse menu ranging from shareable plates, salads, sandwiches, cocktails, and wines. Order Crab Dip, a Mushroom Swiss Burger, or a Turkey Croissant while enjoying a Salted Caramel Cider, Harvest Sour, or Fall Daiquiri.

 

Onondaga County offers such a diverse eating scene. While treating yourself to a dining experience that can change with the season is fun, be sure to venture to all of the other restaurants the greater Syracuse has to offer. 

 

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