Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Central New York

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Daniella's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (323)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Daniella�s Steakhouse is owned and operated by Charlie. He had named the restaurant after the name of his mother. It was established in 1960. Daniella�s Steakhouse has a comfortable indoor and outdoor seating area. Washed in warm shades of pink and white, the restaurant has crystal glass decorations and chandeliers. The outdoor patio offers fresh breeze from the garden. It hosts parties, birthdays, celebration and corporate events. Daniella�s Steakhouse provides catering services for events, funerals and celebrations. The restaurant specializes in serving fresh and juicy steaks. The hand-selected beef is prepared in blue, rare, medium rare and well-done categories according to the customer�s preference. All steaks are served with different kinds of sauces, grilled vegetables and French fries. The French Onion soup is prepared using the authentic recipe. It has a variety of house salads and seafood. The bar serves craft beer and vintage wine.

Top review

Johna

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner. We started with Utica greens. They were delicious. I had the Steak Diane and my husband had a 14oz Delmonico steak with Daniella sauce. Initially, my husband was served the wrong meal. Our fantastic server Kim was apologetic and gracious. She made it right. We waited less than 10 minutes for the correct dinner. The owner, Charlie Roman also stopped by the table to apologize. Or dinners were great. Kim comped us dessert and coffee and Charlie bought us 2 limoncello after dinner drinks. All and all a fantastic experience. I can’t wait to return!

Eden

4.9

4.9 (902)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Syracuse

About the restaurant

An entirely wood fired, upscale-causal, dining experience in the heart of Central New York.

Our mission is to highlight the best food producers, farmer, brewers, distillers, and foragers in New York State.

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KimVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Eden is centrally located downtown. The staff is wonderful and we had a great meal.

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4.8

4.8 (71)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Syracuse

About the restaurant

Good food hinges on quality; fresh ingredients that are properly prepared and cooked. Chef Moro searches out only the freshest, finest product and utilizes the surrounding abundance of the Finger Lakes region whenever possible. His passion for simplicity and purity of flavor ensures that each dish will be balanced and impressionable.

However, a great meal is a multi-sensory experience. It should encompass not only the food but the sounds, aromas, service and atmosphere that surround the diner. A great meal is a memorable experience to be savored again and again.

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AmyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a delightful meal and service at Moro’s table. Molly did an excellent job! The lamb was excellent.

Krebs 1899

4.7

4.7 (1959)

$50 and over

American

Syracuse

About the restaurant

The Krebs is an historic restaurant founded in 1899 by Fred and Cora Krebs. The restaurant has been a popular landmark in Skaneateles for over a century, serving presidents, dignitaries and celebrities. The Krebs was re-opened after undergoing a complete renovation while carefully preserving the history and ambiance that visitors have grown accustomed to. The restaurant is a farm to table concept that utilizes the freshest hand selected local ingredients and the highest quality meats and seafood. All profits from the restaurant are donated to local women and children's charities of Central New York.

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Sandy

Dined 5 days ago

What a wonderful place to celebrate our anniversary! From the moment we walked in we were welcomed warmly. Our table was ready and the service was lovely. The food was delicious and lived up to our expectations.

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Popular dish

Wedge Salad

The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (822)

$31 to $50

American

Syracuse

About the restaurant

For the finest food on the river, look no further than the Tailwater Restaurant & Bar, where rustic atmosphere meets metropolitan flair. Thoughtfully prepared seafood dishes and satisfying comfort-food favorites fill our menu, perfect for savoring after a day outdoors.

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Gary

Dined on May 23, 2025

Fish and chips were great. Pretzel appetizer was good. French onion soup was very good. Salad was good. Risotto was gummy, not creamy..

Delmonico's Italian SteakHouse - Syracuse

4.6

4.6 (864)

$31 to $50

Italian

Syracuse

About the restaurant

Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse offers a unique, Italian-inspired atmosphere to go with its full menu of Italian dishes and steaks. Dining here will almost definitely mean hearing the likes of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack over the sound system, and this Syracuse restaurant offers delightful décor to give it a big-city vibe. Guests at Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse love the filet mignon and the filet portabella, both of which are nine-ounce cuts of meat served with penne marinara and angel hair pasta, respectively. Other favorite entrées include shrimp scampi, one-pound lasagna, fettuccine Delmonico and veal parmigiana. And, with cappuccino pie, homemade cannoli and other options on the dessert menu at Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse, guests always want to leave room for dessert.

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margaret

Dined 3 days ago

the waitress was great. we arrived late. the graduation got out late. she never made us feel like we where keeping her from going home. she was great.

Texas de Brazil - Syracuse

4.4

4.4 (2625)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Syracuse

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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Karen

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

This was our first time visiting Texas de Brazil. I highly recommend and hope to return for another dinner. Thank you for the great experience. Staff was very accommodating and friendly.

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri

LM Social LeMelange Restaurant & Bar

4.2

4.2 (477)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Syracuse

About the restaurant

Find out why we have won diner choice awards 2023-2024-2025 ! Nestled in the vibrant heart of Armory Square, LM Social invites you to an irresistible journey of culinary wonders. With a menu thoughtfully crafted by Chefs Slim & Jonosh, LM Social offers an unforgettable fusion of Mediterranean and Asian flavors—the Mediterrasian experience. Every dish is a masterpiece of creativity, inspired by family recipes that have been passed down for generations and reimagined with innovative flair. Prepare for a visual feast as cocktails burst into flames, entrées emerge enveloped in smoke, and tableside presentations unfold secrets of culinary theater.

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LisaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Upbeat great Design food was really great. Best chicken franchise I've ever had actually.

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4.1

4.1 (106)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Syracuse

About the restaurant

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!

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Pam

Dined on May 15, 2025

We enjoyed butternut ravioli and red snapper for our entrees. Both were delicious with yummy sauces. Good service, reasonable prices.

Strada Mia 313 Restaurant

4.0

4 (771)

$30 and under

Italian

Syracuse

About the restaurant

Hometown tradition bringing the finest dining experiences in Syracuse. Simply put, we provide our best for you as you are family.

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Lee

Dined on May 1, 2025

Food was delicious! Try the scallops as an appetizer. It is enough for 2 people. Their special bourbon bbg steak had a sauce that was perfect with the steak and the mashed potatoes. Asparagus was perfectly cooked - not too crunchy and NOT soggy

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Popular dish

Chicken Riggies

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