Carrier Circle, near East Syracuse, New York, is the area located near a traffic roundabout that is close to the Carrier Corporation. Carrier Circle is where I-90, NY State Route 298 and NY State Route 635 meet. Because of its proximity to several busy roads, many hotels and restaurants can be found in the area. Carrier Circle is also close to the Syracuse-Hancock International Airport, which makes it a convenient location for travelers. Diners can find a wide array of cuisine in the area that range from simple delis to fine dining experiences.
Joey's Italian Restaurant has been serving the Carrier Circle area for over 25 years. The restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Friday and for dinner seven nights a week. The dinner menu includes several appetizers such as calamari salad, antipasto, escargot and baked stuffed clams. Soups and salads are available, as are specialty side items such as sauteed broccoli, sauteed escarole and sauteed peppers. A large offering of homemade pastas includes manicotti, fettucini and canneloni. Entrees include veal marsala, Chilean sea bass provencal, filet mignon and chicken parmigiana. House specialties are served with salad and include chicken tetrazini, haddock ratatouille, hot seafood antipasto and tortellini carbonara. A four-page wine list that includes bottles and wines by the glass is available; rose, red, white, sparkling and reserve wines are offered.
Joey's Italian Restaurant
6594 Thompson Road N.
Syracuse, NY 13206
315-432-0620
joeysitalianrestaurant.com
Justin's Grill, located off of I-90 inside Carrier Circle, is a steakhouse offering traditional fare as well as contemporary dishes. The large menu features starters including coconut shrimp, freshly made soup and several specialty salads. Entrees include cuts of Angus steak, dry aged in-house for flavor. Other specialties include rack of lamb, cajun prime rib and sesame-crusted ahi tuna. The restaurant serves homemade breads and desserts from its sister bakery, Pascale's Bakehouse. Dessert offerings include chocolate cake, fresh lemon tart and carrot cake. According to the restaurant's website, a large wine list is available from the full bar. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and Monday through Saturday for dinner.
Justin's Grill
6400 Yorktown Circle
East Syracuse, NY 13057
315-437-1461
justins-grill.com
In business for over 35 years, the Brooklyn Pickle offers New York-style delicatessen items in its East Syracuse location. The restaurant serves dishes for take out or dine-in. Specialties include giant sandwiches available in half or whole orders; fillings include ham salad, pastrami and liverwurst. A large array of submarine sandwiches including roast beef, turkey and pastrami is also offered. Salads, homemade soups, pickles, chips and desserts are available for purchase, in addition to fountain beverages and bottled drinks.
Brooklyn Pickle East
2222 Burnet Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13206
315-463-1851
brooklynpickle.com
With a menu that changes with the seasons, Gentile's Restaurant offers diners new and fresh dishes developed by the chef-owner, Kevin Gentile. The menu's appetizers include foie gras with goat cheese crisps, parmesan polenta, beef tartar with white truffles and a mushroom tart. Several salads, pastas and flavored risottos--including cod and lobster gnocchi, truffle macaroni and cheese and seafood risotto--are available. Larger entrees such as lamb shank, fried eggplant, scallop with pork belly and a half duck with cherry glaze are featured. A full bar offers wine, beer and other spirits. The restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday and for dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
Gentile's Restaurant
305 Burnet Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13203
315-474-8258
gentilesrestaurant.com