Dark Horse Tavern

"Terrific little restaurant. Great ambiance and very friendly service. The food is so good! I had the short rib grilled cheese and we shared the pot roast poutine. My wife had the fried haddock. All of it was terrific and has me thinking about when I can go back for more."

"Sat down , we were first table seated at around 3pm. The waiter seemed nice. Took out orders and returned with drinks. Came back with bread. Then cleared out plates. That's the last we saw of him. We waited. Two tables that came after us had another waiter and they got their food. I told the waitress we were there for an hour and we hadn't even gotten our appetizer. She seemed surprised and asked us to wait. After waiting for five minutes we left. I left enough to cover our drinks. I really can't believe after hearing such great things for so long we had the absolute worst experience at a restaurant ever. I had such high expectations with all I've heard about Dark Horse Tavern. I'm not sure what made our waiter walk out , why nobody seemed to care that we sat there with no appetizer or meals but we will not be back."

"We decided to stop in for a quick late lunch, which turned into a delightful couple hours. This is an AMAZING historical Restaurant in Syracuse/DeWitt area. Superior food, exceptional staff coupled with a traditional ’Cheers’ vibe. Shawn prepared the BEST chocolate martini(s) I have ever had. Brian shared intellectual reflections on human response & Brandon with his quick wit & exceptional imagery made the afternoon a delight. We need to stop here weekly to bring life’s craziness into focus. Love this place. Thank you ❤️."

"Omg!We were absolutely thrilled to find this hidden gem,food was flavorful and portions were big,also satisfying. Service was amazing and the staff was knowledgeable. Absolutely taking our friends and family to try this place.Highly recommend!!"

"Happened in here while traveling through upstate NY and Wow -what a hidden gem! Very small space with an even smaller kitchen, but the service is excellent and the food is, too. The parking lot is tiny and you will struggle to find a spot, but I promise it's worth the effort. Bartenders were very friendly and made a great Long Island. The seating is tight and so are the walkways, you will be very close to others on a busy night, so if that's not your thing maybe visit on a weekday. The salmon was perfectly prepared and the honey sauce was an excellent complement, not overpowering of the salmon. I'd like to see them in a larger space, but I also fear it might steal away part of their charm."