Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Upstate New York
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Updated June 05, 2025
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About the restaurant
Located at the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, Mr.D's serves a modern American menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Executive Chef Michael St. John and his award-winning culinary team. Guest favorites include our Skillet breakfasts, Drunken Goat Cheese Salad, and Desmond Bread Pudding. Happy Hour is 4:30-6:30PM daily with $5 house spirits & cocktails, $4 and $5 draft beers, $6 house wines and an exclusive bar bites menu - available at the bar and hightops. Weekend Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday featuring delicious specials such as Avocado Eggs Benedict and Bananas Foster French Toast.
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Byron
Dined on Jun 14, 2025
About the restaurant
Simply Crêpes is located among the boutique shops in historic downtown Canandaigua just minutes from the city pier at the northern tip of the lake. A walk or drive from the Lake House. Stop by before or after your wine tour along Seneca, Keuka, Cayuga or Canandaigua lakes. This casual eatery with country charm offers patrons a variety of comfort food with a focus on crêpe dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast menu can include "the best french toast", crêpes filled with eggs & bacon or stuffed with fresh strawberries. Pair breakfast with a boozy coffee flight or mimosa flight, cold pressed local juice. For lunch or dinner, smoked salmon and vegan "capable" Thai coconut curry. Dessert crêpes are stuffed with fruit or Nutella and topped with ice cream. Brunch is served all day. Simply Crêpes is open Monday through Sunday. Closed Tues. During the summer, dine outside in our cozy garden patio and enjoy a full outdoor bar at North Central Bar. Live music Friday & Saturday nights.Top review
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Andrew
Dined 5 days ago
About the restaurant
A full-service restaurant. Offers progressively traditional, French Canadian farmhouse vibes. Scratch-made comfort food is handcrafted in our kitchen using fresh meats, produce, signature sauces and dressings. Nosh on some of fan favorites for breakfast like French toast, Maple Sausage Stackers, oatmeal creme brulee, simply strawberry crepes. Lunch can be healthy! Many gluten and dairy free options. Try a Mediterranean Chicken (or make it vegetarian with tofu). Vegan friends love the Thai Curry Crepe. Food Network has featured our Rugby Crepe on The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Come for dinner and grab a burger or fried chicken sandwich. After dinner espresso martini and nutella dessert crepes!
This location boasts historic digs along the Erie Canal in Pittsford with weekday happy hour. Live music, events occur across the street. Order take out and our team members will deliver to your table at Collins Pavilion and Lock 32! Event spaces are available for meetings and private gatherings.
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Meaghan
Dined on May 25, 2025
About the restaurant
If you're looking for high quality and personal service, you've come to the right place. At La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in CLIFTON PARK we'll give you the attention and personal service you'll come to expect and enjoy!!Top review
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Joe
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
About the restaurant
Modern French Canadian comfort food in a cozy, full-service setting.Enjoy scratch-made dishes featuring fresh meats, produce, and signature sauces. Breakfast favorites include Maple Sausage Stackers and Oatmeal Crème Brûlée. For lunch, explore healthy gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options like the Thai Curry Crepe. Dinner brings comfort classics—think burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and indulgent dessert crepes.
Full cocktail & coffee bar, weekday happy hour, beer on tap, and a fire pit patio. Private dining and event space available.
This location boasts a full cocktail and coffee bar with weekday happy hour, beer on tap, lounge, and outdoor patio with fire pit. Event spaces are available for meetings and private gatherings.
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Emily
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
About the restaurant
Acropolis OPA is a modern Greek/Mediterranean neighborhood restaurant located in the heart of Williamsville, NY. We offer a great breakfast and lunch program and a weekend brunch menu as well. Open 6 days a week 8am-9pm Wednesday through Saturday. Tuesday and Sunday we open 8am-4pm. Mondays we are closed. We are known for our breakfast and lunch and dinner and our signature dish is our Souvlaki Salad. For dinner, Our Roasted Lamb Shank is a must. Authentic dishes like Pastitsio and Mousaka and desserts like Rice Pudding and Bougatsa and Baklava are made in house by Effe who started the restaurant in 1982. Top review
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Brett
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
About the restaurant
Saturday & Sunday: (brunch until 3pm)
The kitchen closes at 10pm nightly.Top review
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Angela
Dined 6 days ago
About the restaurant
Immerse yourself in a culinary journey at Scarlet Knife, a farm-to-table haven in Latham. More than just a restaurant, Scarlet Knife is a chef-owned, family-operated experience that celebrates the freshest seasonal ingredients from local farms and artisans. Each dish reflects a passion for regional cuisine, crafted with care and artistic flair.
Enjoy an elegant ambiance with an open kitchen where you can witness culinary magic. Choose from various dining experiences, including a lively bar, spacious dining room, intimate Chef's Counter, or serene outdoor patio.
Savor a symphony of flavors, from innovative brunch creations to exquisite dinner entrees, and don’t miss the decadent dessert room filled with handcrafted sweets. Scarlet Knife is about community, featuring live music, art exhibitions, and special events that bring people together.
Discover Scarlet Knife, where every bite is an adventure and every moment creates lasting memories.Top review
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LeahVIP
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
About the restaurant
## Taiga Restaurant: A Culinary Journey Through the Wild Forest
Nestled in the heart of Hudson, New York, Taiga Restaurant invites you to embark on a unique dining experience inspired by the untamed beauty of the ancient forest. Our menu celebrates the rich culinary heritage of indigenous peoples, offering a tantalizing fusion of ancient recipes and European culinary traditions.
Step into our warm and inviting space, where modern elegance meets rustic charm. The ambiance is reminiscent of a cozy cabin nestled amidst towering trees, with flickering candlelight and the soft glow of natural wood. The aroma of wild herbs and spices fills the air, whetting your appetite for the culinary adventure that awaits.
Our menu features a symphony of flavors, each dish crafted with the freshest seasonal ingredients. Start your journey with our signature appetizer, the Stuffed Peppers, bursting with savory beef, onion, and cheese, served with a vibrant tomato sauce. For your main course, indulge in the Salmon Burger with Siberian Herbs, a succulent Alaskan salmon patty topped with a medley of aromatic herbs and served on a toasted brioche bun. And for a sweet finale, don't miss our decadent Napoleon Cake, a layered masterpiece of flaky pastry, rich custard, and fresh berries.
Taiga Restaurant is more than just a place to eatTop review
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Vladislav
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
About the restaurant
Inspired by New York’s Finger Lakes region, Eleven Waters proudly crafts unique local flavors in a modern but historical Upstate bistro experience in Downtown Syracuse, NY. Complimentary Valet Parking!Top review
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Gerardo
Dined on May 31, 2025
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