Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Upstate New York

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Upstate New York? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Siro's Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (72)

$31 to $50

American

Saratoga Springs

About the restaurant

Siro's is the Saratoga place to dine, drink, and be seen after a winning day at the Saratoga Race Course.

Top review

AthenaVIP

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

This was our second time at Siro’s as we came last year as well. Our server Nicole and her helper Sophia were wonderful! So polite, helpful with the menu and the wine, just overall exceptional service! Our food was delicious from the tuna tartare to the Caesar salad to the filet and can’t forget the olive oil cake. To some it may be pricey but in my opinion it is worth it. Conveniently located within walking distance from the track. We cannot wait to go to Siro’s again next year when we are in Saratoga during the summer!

Motus

4.8

4.8 (647)

$31 to $50

American

Utica

About the restaurant

mōtus (Latin); movement, progress, passion, revolt

A tradesman's gastropub with an undeniable message of purpose.

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SandraVIP

Dined 1 day ago

My husband & I love this restaurant. Food & service are excellent! Drinks are different & very good. New twists on old recipes. A Manhattan with cherry smoke for an example. Waitresses are up on dishes, how they are made. A very enjoyable evening. With little surprises in between courses. We always get the price fix menu. Expect to pay a little more than an ordinary Utica dinner. But it is truly worth it. The bar area seems to be busy. Very glad we went!

Three Birds Restaurant Corning

4.7

4.7 (808)

$30 and under

American

Corning

About the restaurant

Fine dining restaurant on historic Market Street in downtown Corning, NY featuring steaks, seafood, pasta, extensive wine list, martinis, and unique Axe Lounge experience.

Three Birds is a Chef owned and operated restaurant located in Corning's Gaffer District on historic Market Street. We are just blocks away from the world renowned Corning Museum of Glass and just around the corner from The Rockwell Museum.

We a proud to say we have been a part of the Corning community for over 20 years! We invite you to discover what the locals already know is the best kept secret in town. We welcome all those with a passion for good food, good wine, and great company!

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Julie

Dined 6 days ago

The food and drinks were fantastic! Faith was an amazing server. We loved the whole evening!

Josie's Table

4.8

4.8 (1033)

$30 and under

American

Albany

About the restaurant

Josie's Table offers amazing local farm to table cuisine accompanied by our signature craft cocktails.
Something new and unique to the Albany area.

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Eric

Dined 5 days ago

We visited for a late lunch. We both had the salad special of the day and added seared salmon. It was delicious. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Andrea, our waitress was wonderful - the perfect combination of professional and friendly. Josie’s Table is a great go-to spot for a nice meal!

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Popular dish

SALMON BURGER

Popular dish

FRIES TRUFFLE PARMESAN FRIES

Sociale Café at del Lago Resort & Casino

4.6

4.6 (301)

$30 and under

American

Finger Lakes

About the restaurant

Sociale Café & Bar is a full service restaurant, coffee house, and meeting place, featuring New American inspired cuisine. Our breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus are heavily influenced by local, seasonal products.

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Margaret

Dined 6 days ago

We eat here every time we visit the casino. Wr have never had a bad experience. The staff is phenomenal. They're friendly, efficient and very hard working. The food is delicious and a great It’s just a great place overall.

Mason's Grille 52

4.7

4.7 (1022)

$30 and under

American

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mason’s Grille 52!

Located on historic Main Street in the Village of Hamburg Mason's is a neighborhood gem. The Ayer family has been proud to serve this
community since 2004. Our goal is to continue providing the best possible experience for our guests.

Mason's Grille offers a comfortable, casual, fine dining experience. Our menu succeeds in satisfying everyone. From tasty appetizers such as our Bacon BBQ Wrapped Shrimp and specialty Flatbreads to a variety of freshly tossed salads, homemade soups, mouthwatering sandwiches, chicken wings and delicious dinners such as Macadamia Crusted Salmon, Certified Black Angus steaks and Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops. Even our desserts are delightful!

Our full-service bar features 10 draft beers ranging from your favorite domestic to some of the best local micro and craft brews around. Mason's also has a full martini and extensive wine list .

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Jeanne

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service!! We'll definitely be back! I highly recommend the Sweet Potato Chicken & Pears!!

The Hawkeye Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (488)

$30 and under

American

Cooperstown

About the restaurant

Open year-round, Hawkeye Bar & Grill serves a diverse menu of seasonal favorites in a beautiful location overlooking Lake Otsego. Enjoy an enticing medley of comfort foods and regional specialties, including the best burgers in town, at this exceptional restaurant in Cooperstown, NY. Sample beers, cocktails and cordials while relaxing outside on the seasonal patio, or grab a seat inside.

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JohnVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

It was a great experience for all! Great food,cocktails and service! 👍🏻💖

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Popular dish

Prime Rib Panini

Popular dish

Hawkeye Classic French Onion Soup

Experience

International Night 2025

1833 Kitchen & Bar at the Aurora Inn

4.7

4.7 (1636)

$50 and over

American

Finger Lakes

About the restaurant

Award-winning, refined seasonal cuisine created by Chef Elsa Jorgensen is inspired by the diverse and fresh regional offerings. Using as many New York State products as possible to create a thoughtful and delicious culinary experience. Our seasonal a la carte menu is paired perfectly with the many Finger Lakes and Old World wines from our Wine Spectator award-winning wine and beverage list.
The Aurora Inn is warm and welcoming with exquisite décor. From intimate anniversary dinners to parties for up to 25 guests, we are prepared to make yours an event to remember. Whatever the occasion, it will be remembered for fine cuisine, warm service, and beautiful surroundings.

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Leon

Dined 4 days ago

1833 bar and restaurant in the Aurora Inn. We had the NY Strip and Halibut entrees. Excellent. Their fries are fantastic. Our dessert was a cranberry/ blueberry crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Blew us away! Service was impeccable!! We will be back!

Simply Crepes - Canandaigua

4.7

4.7 (150)

$30 and under

American

Canandaigua

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.

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Rhonda

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful setting. Great service. Food is delicious. Coffee so good. Will definitely be returning.

Lizzie Keays Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (98)

$31 to $50

American

Warrensburg

About the restaurant

Now Open!!! Under new ownership, local celebrity chef Billy Trudsoe who you saw on Hells Kitchen “battle of the ages,” season 21 on the Fox network has taken over this historic restaurant. You can try Chef’s world famous, “black forest chicken” his signature dish he presented to Gordon Ramsay. Also, his divers scallops which helped seal a big win for the blue team during a challenge. Chef Billy's team has developed an upscale casual dining concept right here, in the heart of Warrensburg , New York. Building his brand “BTrue’s Mad Flava,” our restaurant will offer creative dishes for everyone. Chef Billy is an award-winning chef, that has been cooking up delightful meals for his patrons throughout the Adirondacks for over 25+ years. Born and raised in Chestertown, New York he is overly excited for the opportunity to serve this community. Please feel free to check out Billy’s other venture, Basil And Wicks in North Creek , New York for an amazing gastro pub dining experience.

Top review

Bill

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

Service was great!! Food was terrific!! Looking forward to next time.

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