Dark Horse Tavern
| Address: | 4312 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13214, USA |
| Phone: | +1 315-446-3180 |
| Site: | facebook.com |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 4–10PM |
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Kevin Sabine
A MUST VISIT SPOT! All of their food is excellent. If your lucky enough to visit while the slab bacon is on the menu. Get it. Seriously. Dont even think about it. Just get it. The service at the dark horse is what youd expect from a gourmet restaurant. Friendly and extremely knowledgeable servers and bartenders. Its a popular pub so it can get busy. Usually the wait isnt long at all and well worth it (no reservations). You cant go wrong with anything on the menu. Dont be afraid to pick your servers brain if you need help deciding, they will help you find what you want. Being a smaller place if busy it can get loud (no big deal) but Ive been there a ton of times when it was busy and quiet (sound wise). This is a great spot to go for a special occasion or a casual occasion. Great spot to go for a quick pint or to try some new cocktails. Not convinced yet. Go here if you want to eat gourmet level food and not pay gourmet level prices.
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Amy HornburgHeilveil
I cannot say enough good about this place. We stopped on our way home from Niagara Falls and were so happy we did. The service was outstanding but not hovering. The food was all positively delicious and came out quickly. The selection of beverages was wonderful. The staff did a great job engaging our daughter as well as us (always a plus). The next time we are in the area, this is on our must stop list. The service and food were far better than what we experienced at another establishment in Niagara Falls that cost 3x as much. Wonderful.
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Stephen Kuusisto
I was treated rather poorly at the Dark Horse because, while it was crowded I asked if perhaps a friend and I could watch a ball game and have a beer--and yes, Im blind and could we sit at a vacant two person table. The bar tender told us no, in a very snippy way, and then turned his back on us when we agreed politely to stand. Finally I told him that Ive spent literally thousands of dollars in the Dark Horse over the years and wont be coming back. Ive brought many many out of town visitors to the DH but wont anymore.
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David Shultz
I love the Dark Horse Tavern and always ordered the steamed clams with garlic/wine/herbs. Hands down the best clams available anywhere and unique to the tavern. On my last visit they were no longer on the menu, replaced with the same plain steamed clams with drawn butter that you can get anywhere, but priced at $1 per clam. Very disappointing. The soup that day was shrimp and corn chowder, and was to die for. Service is excellent here and I hope theyll put the garlic/wine clams back on the menu.
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Cody Hospitality
My wife and I had an absolutely great time at the Dark Horse. The waitstaff was welcoming and super helpful and just really made us feel comfortable. The food was excellent. Atmosphere was laid back and relaxed. Its great to find a place like this. I had almost given up on eating out. Its amazing to me how many restaurants are absolutely terrible. I almost dont want to write this review and keep this place a secret...
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Ryan Boyle
Best restaurant in Dewitt! Ive never had a bad meal here. With a constantly rotating selection of innovative specials and a regular menu full of favorites, Im never worried I will have a boring meal. One star rating is due to the fact they insist you wait around in the non-existent waiting area for your entire party to arrive before they will seat you. This is the only restaurant Ive ever been to that has this policy.
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Jonathan Bidwell
When it was suggested that my wife and I try the Dark Horse Tavern several years ago, I balked at the idea because I thought it was just a tiny bar. However, it was exactly as I was told - friendly with fantastic homemade food! The way the staff all interact with each other and with the customers is amazing and the food is even better. Their homemade desserts are some of the best youll ever eat at a restaurant!
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Phil K
My girlfriend and I stopped here on a Sunday night to have a drink. It was moderately busy but there was plenty of room at the bar where we sat down. The bartender ignored us for a solid 15 minutes, casually filling drink orders and conversing with other bar patrons near us while never making eye contact with us. We left and went to The Eagle where we were greeted immediately upon walking in the door.
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Dave Perkins
Havent been there in 2 years since moving back to Buffalo, but for the 3 years that I lived in Syracuse it was one of my favorite places to go. Great food, cozy atmosphere, decent beer selection, and great service. Definitely a big recommendation from me for anyone that ends up in the area.
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Brett Mowers
Top notch. Service, food, and drinks all shine here. The chef knocks it out of the park with the specials each night and the team wait service will have you feeling like a regular in no time. If you come on a Friday or Saturday be prepared for a wait as its a small place.
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Evangelos Theodorou
This place is always packed because it is a great place to eat! They offer your typically bar foods such as hamburgers and sandwiches, but they do have a limited dinner menu which is phenomenal. It changes quite often which keeps things interesting.
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Mike Fratto
I forgot about this place tucked away in a tiny shopping center. Had lunch and just a good as ever. The service was friendly and fast. There are maybe 15 tables and the bar, so you may have to wait but its worth it. Parking can be challenging.
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James Earl
The Dark Horse is my favourite restaurant in Syracuse, they are consistently fantastic. It is a bit "cozy" but any wait it well worth it. From the moment you sit down its just a fantastic experience, from the bread to Desert.
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jim longden
It may look like a tavern but it eats like a 5 star restaurant. Worth the wait. Food was incredible and prepared perfectly. Service was top notch... awesome place to enjoy a great meal.
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Dawn Case
Excellent Service! Brian and Andrew were Fabulous and Attentive. Our Drinks never ran out and the food was the Best I have had in a Long Time Out. Thanks for the Great Experience.
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Jennifer Morin
Excellent food and service. Small, intimate setting. Get there early and you wont have to wait. Clean and comfortable. Probably wheelchair accessible, but call ahead to be sure.
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Chris Schierer
Unique food choices with quality preparation. Very limited seating and service was a bit slow. Theres a rear entrance so take advantage of parking in the back.
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Jamie White
The food was excellent, service was spot on and very friendly! Not very expensive, good atmospheres, one of the gems of dewitt. Would recommend for everyone!
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Eric Cohen
Hidden Gem. Might be the best restaurant in Syracuse. Everything I ever had here was amazing. Be aware that the place is small and fills up quickly.
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Chris Collins
Love coming here to eat. Food is delish and bar well stocked, wait staff awesome and atmosphere is comfortable...feels like a NYC restaurant!
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A Private User
Some of the best daily specials of any pub anywhere,And then they amaze you at dinner time with there daily specials MrDetail
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Shawn Secor
Was a little nervous considering it was in a strip mall but I was wrong. All the food was outstanding!! Staff was great.
