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Take the Culinary Challenge
Yumm - Go for it! The many eateries, wine & brew trails, and pubs scattered throughout the State serve up a delicious variety of traditional as well as regional cuisines ranging from farm-fresh to international to exotic.
When you're on vacation, dining takes on a whole new meaning. It's all about the unique flavors, ambiance, and smiling faces around you. Discover Upstate's 'down home' cooking, where REAL tastes Better !
Search for Restaurants & Pubs
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> Ancora!
261 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501
Italian for encore, Ancora! is an Italian restaurant in downtown Utica offering Italian small plates and main dishes with Mediterranean taste.
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> Aqua Vino Restaurant & Bar
16 Harbor Lock Road E., Utica, NY 13502
Located right on the Erie Canal in downtown Utica, this American-Italian restaurant creates its dishes with beef and produce from its own farm.
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> Celtic Harp Irish Pub and Restaurant
805 Varick St., Utica, NY 13502
The pub also features an Irish-American menu.
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> Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse
147 N. Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502
This Italian chain offers homemade Italian specialties and "Home of the 24 oz. Certified Angus Delmonico Steak."
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> Five Points Public House & Event Center
623 Columbia St., Utica, NY 13502
Boasting fixtures handcrafted by craftsman of the Emerald Isle, the pub serves up authentic Irish cuisine from bangers and mash to corned beef sliders, Irish stew and Shepherd’s Pie.
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> Nail Creek Pub & Brewery
720 Varick St., Utica, NY 13502
The first pub in the Mohawk Valley to offer craft beer, this Belgian-style brewhouse offers 75-100 bottled beers as well as 12 rotating draft beers.
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> Ocean Blue Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Landmarc Building, 118 Columbia St., Utica, NY 13502
Ocean Blue’s menu focuses on seafood, but encompasses everything else from steaks, chicken, fried and vegetarian options, burgers and desserts.
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> Ring Eyed Pete’s Bar
4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon, NY 13476
Located in Vernon Down's Hotel and Casino on the casino floor, Ring Eyed Pete’s is the place to be for cold drinks and fun!
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> Stockdale's Bar and Grill
103 River St., Oriskany, NY 13424
Just 8 miles outside of Rome, this laid-back tavern features an impressive variety of craft brews on tap along with a huge selection of bottled beer and cocktails options.
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> Tailor and Cook on Main
311 Main St., Utica, NY 13502
The Tailor and the Cook features farm-to-table American cooking, a flower-lined patio and an extensive wine list in a beautiful circa-1800s building.
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> Ventura's Restaurant
787 Lansing St., Utica, NY 13501
Since 1943, this classy, authentic Italian restaurant offers old world Italian dishes and features its own house brand marinara sauce.
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> Willows of Utica
900 Culver Ave., Utica, NY 13501
Modern and upscale, this New American restaurant mingles fresh ingredients with fine dining in a homey, simple dining room with a fireplace.
