The Tasting Room

Name: The Tasting Room
Address: 330 S Salina Street, Syracuse, NY, United States, 13202
Telephone: (315) 382-0274
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (106)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

330 S Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

We're a pop-up restaurant offering unique dining experiences on a monthly basis. Chef JC crafts delightfully delicious menus for each pop-up experience. Our well curated wine and whiskey bar is a perfect compliment to the dining experience.

When we pop-up up:
Broadway shows at the Landmark Theatre (serving Tuesda-Saturday of show weeks)
A monthly wine pairing dinner
A monthly whiskey pairing dinner
Valentine's Day and other occasions that can make for a fun dining experience.

And when we're not popping up, we are hosting private parties and events with our clients.
Corporate Cocktail Parties
Private Dinners
Rehearsal Dinners
Bridal and Baby Showers
.... and more!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(315) 382-0274
Website
https://www.thetastingroomsyr.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Our catering division is offered through Epicuse and the menu is available at www.epicuse.net
Private party facilities
We are part of the SKY Armory hospitality group and have 3 private ballrooms for special events and meetings. Our Betts on 1 is 2,000 square feet and accommodates groups under 60. Our Wells & Coverly Ballrooms are 8600 square feet and accommodate groups up to 400. Visit us at www.skyarmory.com

Location
330 S Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Neighborhood
Syracuse
Cross street
Located on Salina Street between Jefferson & Fayette Streets
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Corner of Salina and Jefferson Streets
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Opening Night of Jazz Fest
Jun 25, 2025 only
Join us for opening night of Jazz Fest with the Brian Scherer Quartet. Doors open at 6:00p | 8p-10p Brian Scherer Quarter
WINE PAIRING DINNER
$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 27, 2025 only
6:00 PM
5 Course Wine Pairing Dinner. Starts at 6:00p | Doors open at 5:00p Enjoy a pairing dinner with our wine expert talking about the wines and the stories behind them. Limited to 24 MENU: coming

Butternut Squash Ravioli $22.00
ralsted zucchini, sage cream, balsamic reduction
Rosemary Lemon Chicken gf$25.00
spiced lentils, crisp brussels sprouts, pancetta
Seared Red Snapper gf$28.00
haricot vert, potato confit, orange lime beurre blance
Garlic Thyme Pub Steak gf$32.00
parsnip mousse, honey glazed baby carrots, chimichurri, prepared medium-rare

Dessert

selection of desserts

What 106 people are saying

The Tasting Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Upstate New York
Innovative
Upstate New York
Healthy
Central New York
Innovative
Central New York
Healthy
Central New York
Hot spot
Central New York
Neighborhood gem
Central New York
Great for fine wines
Central New York
Good for special occasions
Central New York
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106 Reviews

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Pam
New York State12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed butternut ravioli and red snapper for our entrees. Both were delicious with yummy sauces. Good service, reasonable prices.
The Tasting RoomResponded on May 19, 2025
Thanks for the 5 stars Pam. Chef JC always builds a delightful menu and our team strives to provide friendly and efficient service to get everyone to the Broadway Shows on time.
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Michele VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent place to go before show. The menu created for the show "Beatlejuice" was not only creative but delicious. Service was excellent - from start to finish it was a great dining experience.
The Tasting RoomResponded on May 27, 2025
Thanks for the 5 stars Michele. We'll be popping up 5.29 for a wine pairing dinner and 5.30 for a chef's 7-course tasting menu if you'd like to join, reserve your seats on opentable.
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Joseph
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall not a bad place before a show. Service was excellent...very nice folks. The food, while pretty good, could certainly have been considerably hotter. A bit pricey for what it is, but in certain situations, we would certainly try it again.
The Tasting RoomResponded on April 21, 2025
Thank for the 4 stars and appreciate the feedback.
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Judy
Virginia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first visit and my sister and I were there for a nice pre-theater dinner. We had a great experience! I love the concept of a pre-theater, themed menu. Although the choices were limited, the food was great. I had the best ever Short Rib dinner. Portion could have been a bit larger considering the $28 price. But the meat was tender and flavorful. Our server was wonderful and it was just a fun atmosphere.
The Tasting RoomResponded on March 26, 2025
Thanks for the 5 stars Judy! Hope to see you at the next pre-show dining pop-up!
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Kaylee
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
While the last two courses were good, the first was awful, very clearly used bottle Italian dressing which at that price point is just lazy. Rough cut, uneven lettuce pieces in the couscous was odd as well, would have been better with a softer green such as arugula or baby greens. The Ricotta Gnocchi was very dense, but the flavor was good so I’ll give that a pass, short rib was great. Drinks were not good, need better recipe specs for the bartender. I ordered a dirty martini and it was literally a glass of olive juice, it was not requested to be extra dirty or anything. Cosmo was alright but ratios were off on that as well. Server was very friendly, seemed a bit inexperienced, which wasn’t her fault and everyone has to start somewhere, I recognize that it was a busy night. We waited 15-20 minutes to be greeted which was partially our fault for being a bit late but could have been solved with a quick table touch saying someone would be right with us. Over all, do I need to go back? Not really.
The Tasting RoomResponded on March 19, 2025
Kaylee, Thanks for dining with us and the feedback. Show nights are busy, but our goal is always to put out great food, serve great drinks and provide efficient and friendly service.
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Danielle
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our meal was seasoned very well. Some of it was cooked perfectly, most was a bit overcooked. Our server was personable and pleasant. The live musician playing/singing that evening was fantastic. We did the prix fixe menu for Valentine's Day and spent several hours there. It was perfectly adequate but I doubt we will go back.
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Lorraine
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All dinners were excellent. Gluten free options available.
The Tasting RoomResponded on February 10, 2025
Thanks for the 5 stars Lorraine! Hope to see your for the next Broadway in Syracuse show!
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Michele VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent place to go before a show. There was a special menu based on the Lion King theme and all items we chose were delicious. Service was friendly and accurate.
The Tasting RoomResponded on December 10, 2024
Thanks for the 5 stars Michele. We are the place to dine before all the Broadway in Syracuse shows. Each show inspires Chef JC to craft a delightfully delicious menu and get you to the show on time!
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Justin
Upstate New York1 review
4.0
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food offerings were limited in both volume and taste choice. Pit of several alcohol options on their menus. Service was fast and the food rated good.
The Tasting RoomResponded on October 28, 2024
Justin - thanks for the 4 stars. During Broadway in Syracuse shows we craft a menu that allows our diners to enjoy appetizer, entree and dessert and not worry about being late to the show. Chef JC puts the same care into plate profiles and wine pairings that he does with our every day and chef's tasting menus. For Les Mis the menu was a French inspired menu - the duck confit, sea bass and beouf bourgignon were the crowd favorites. We invite you to come on a non-broadway night.
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Karen
New York City34 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We’ve gone to the Tasting Room a dozen times over the last few years. Each time we’ve gone, we’ve remarked how we liked it better the time before. Last night, unfortunately it was no exception. These are folks who are obviously trying very hard. Having a reduced menu on the nights when something big is playing at the theater makes sense. However, my expectation is that what remains is the best they can offer. My salad was excellent, but my partner’s soup didn’t arrive until long after I finished it, and then only upon request. The bread that arrived at the table was pre-sliced, and as hard as a rock. They were out of the fish, so he ordered a flatbread which was okay. My gnocchi, on the other hand, was a mess. There was no difference in consistency between the little puffs and the sauce in terms of texture. It had obviously been overcooked, and then sat under a heat lamp. Very disappointing. If we return, it will be on a night when they have their more complete menu. I think we may have enjoyed ourselves more had we not been watching the clock (we were attending a show) and if their selection was a bit broader.
The Tasting RoomResponded on October 24, 2024
Karen, Sorry to have disappointed and will share your comments with the team. We're used to 5 star reviews... We do a lot of pre-theatre dining service and with the Broadway shows we craft a menu that allow us to ensure that our guests can enjoy an appetizer, entree and dessert and still get to the show on time - no clock watching needed. We consistenly offer 3 items for the table to share, 4 appetizers - 3 on the regular menu & 1 featured for the week, 6 entrees - 4 on the regular menu and 2 featured for the week plus desserts. This allows our guests to return frequently and always see something new on the menu. We'll never be a restaurant that offers 20+ items on the menu - the more items on the menu, the harder it is to control food and labor costs, which is why restaurants fail.
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FAQs

The Tasting Room is rated 3.9 stars by 106 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

330 S Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Additional information

Cross street
Located on Salina Street between Jefferson & Fayette Streets
Neighborhood
Syracuse
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Corner of Salina and Jefferson Streets
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.thetastingroomsyr.com/
Phone number
(315) 382-0274
Catering
Our catering division is offered through Epicuse and the menu is available at www.epicuse.net
Private party facilities
We are part of the SKY Armory hospitality group and have 3 private ballrooms for special events and meetings. Our Betts on 1 is 2,000 square feet and accommodates groups under 60. Our Wells & Coverly Ballrooms are 8600 square feet and accommodate groups up to 400. Visit us at www.skyarmory.com

The Tasting Room

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Opening Night of Jazz Fest

WINE PAIRING DINNER

Menu

APPETIZERS

Summer Kale Salad gf$13.00

Shrimp Cocktail gf$16.00

Chipotle Asparagus Soup $14.00

ENTREES

Butternut Squash Ravioli $22.00

Rosemary Lemon Chicken gf$25.00

Seared Red Snapper gf$28.00

Garlic Thyme Pub Steak gf$32.00

Dessert

What 106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

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