This place is very tasty. The menu has some very good options. The service is friendly. The beer choices are very extensive. We just dined in for the first time. We'd always done take out. If you are in the mood for fried fish or seafood this is a great choice.

The haddock is the best. They have a really good selection of wine for the price. I love the cosy candle-fairy light ambience. Staff is charming, had a great time. Also, this is totally your savior if you are in a big group wanting to get dinner in syracuse without a reservation.

Great seafood and beer selection! If your lucky enough to stop by and see tacos on the menu grab em, they are delicious. The staff is great and so is the food.

Best seafood in Syracuse, hands down. Staff is so friendly and lovely! Margaritas with a variety of flavors are a must have for Tuesdays! Never had to wait long or at all for a table, Swedish fish come out with the check, and did I mention the margaritas! ♥️

I’d heard great things about the Fish Friar and it did not disappoint. I got the Bahn Mi Shrimp Po Boy bowl and it was delish. My companions were happy with their food as well. The service and atmosphere were great. Highly recommend.

A special place! The fried haddock is as good as it gets. Their roasted carrots are perfect, and the house made salad dressing is very good. Can't wait to come back.

Gosh Friar is my favorite restaurant in Syracuse. Hands down. They have the best calamari (that lemon mayo is a game changer), I’ve never had a better Ceaser salad dressing, and the sautéed shrimp is always perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The atmosphere is so great, I always feel like I’m not in Syracuse when I’m there. I can’t write this review without mentioning the music - I’ve actually asked my phone what’s is playing so many times and have added songs to my playlist immediately. Whoever picks the music has great taste! Their one and only downfall is service can be on the slow side, but it’s never enough to make me not return. The place is also small which is good and bad - bad that sometimes there is a long wait, but good that it feels cozy and laid back.

It will not be small and cute for long. Tasty scallops were pan seared and the peas and carrots were excellent sides. Waitress was prompt and knowledgeable. Enjoy!

This is a record from a little while ago. It was our first visit. I ordered restaurant's signature fish & chips. The haddock meat was soft not dry at all, the batter was crispy, and the oil was not tasting oxidized. There are more different types of seafood dishes on the menu, and I would like to try something else next time! Btw the restaurant's interior was also cute!

This place is fantastic. Normally no complaints at all ever! I been eating here since they were in Solvay with the huge lemon at the register 😊. However I did order calamari to go and was disappointed at the portion I received versus when I dine at the bar which is fab as all hell! I did call and was told to come back and get a new order but I was damn scared lol I ate my tiny portion and drank water and shut up lol this place does rock tho so yea couldn't be too mad just a bit hungry

I had a great experience at The Fish Friar. We had great conversations with couples there who were very informative. We got some great inside info. on The Friar as well as other places in the Syracuse area. The food and the service were excellent, we had some great laughs!!

We came in the middle of a snowstorm on a Saturday night. The restaurant was nearly empty, so we sat down immediately. the staff are friendly and attentive and ready with recommendations, including a small selection of local brews. The fried calamari appetizer was the tenderest I've ever had. Of course, the fried haddock was hot, crispy, and deeply tanned. Cioppino was a just right spicy with some XL scallops and mussels, tender. Music was a bit loud at first, but fit the atmosphere with a blues jazz background.

Husband and I enjoy coming here. He loves the shrimp, we get them every time, and he literally raves about them to friends and family. We usually get a bowl of whatever the house chowder is, and it's always delicious, and their spicy haddock chowder is delightful. We both get fish and chips. The fish is always perfectly cooked and so juicy. The fries are crispy and delicious. Neither of us like tartar sauce, so we leave that off, husband gets the friar sauce and garlic butter, and I get honey mustard. The fish and honey mustard combo is fantastic. One of these days, I'll branch out and get something different; but starting with some chowder and having a main dish of fish and chips just hits the spot perfectly. On top of all that, the hostess/waitress is amazing, friendly, and attentive. The bartender seems friendly and makes a killer lemonade. It's a solid spot to go get dinner. Especially If you're craving a fish fry. We do miss the captains platters though!

Went to the Fish Friar recently - the remodel looks great. Tried out one of the fancy new house cocktails - very nice to look at, and strong too. Our server Maria was sweet, effervescent, and knowledgeable about the menu. We loved her! There was a special that night of lobster rolls - we got one cold with the lemony mayo, and one warm with butter. I liked the cold better - the lemon mayo went excellent with the lobster. We also shared a basket of fries that were perfectly crisp. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't offer desserts, but was told that its something they are working on in the future. I cant wait to come back!

My favorite restaurant, it goes from the staff to the food everything is great! Their dressing is delicious!!! We have gone multiple times and it never disappoint.

Scallops for the wine. Great beer and wine selection. Atmosphere is amazing for a date night. I am a pescatarian. So fish us my thing. The fish and chips are okay. FF are just FF and so is the haddock. The breading had little to no flavor. I hope they rethink the breading. The fried shrimp was also meh....

What a nice find in Downtown Syracuse! The streets roll up early down here but The Fish Friar shines. Very fresh fish, delicious sides like the Roasted Carrots; the Mushy Peas (yes, Mushy Peas!) are a must! Nice vibe with some cool alternative music playing. Outside seating as well for the “Not Winter” season in Syracuse!