Heid's, located across the street from Onondaga Lake Park, is a Liverpool landmark. With its adjacent ice-cream parlor called Sweet Treats, this hot dog drive-in is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the weekdays and until 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Heid's provides a fast-paced concession line for ordering, with indoor and seasonal outdoor seating. The menu features Hoffman hot dogs, Coneys, Italian sausages, Philly cheese steaks, and fish sandwiches with sides including gravy fries, onion rings, macaroni and cheese, and baked beans. As of August 2010, typical menu prices range between $2.25 and $4.69.
Heid's of Liverpool
305 Oswego St.
Liverpool, NY 13088
315-451-0786
heidsofliverpool.com
The Retreat offers an upbeat, entertaining atmosphere with casual dining and live music. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. and from noon to 11 p.m. on Sundays. Bar hours extend until 2 a.m. The Retreat has bar, outdoor patio, and indoor dining room seating. Its menu features American light fare such as salads, sandwiches, and burgers, plus an array of steak, chicken, and seafood entrees such as New York sirloin, stuffed chicken, and fried haddock. As of August 2010, entree prices vary from $13.95 to $19.95. The Retreat is a family-friendly spot, also supplying a kid's menu with options including grilled cheese, spaghetti, and burgers.
The Retreat
302 Vine St.
Liverpool, NY 13088
315-457-6358
retreatrestaurant.com
Santangelo's is a family-friendly Northern Italian restaurant offering a relaxed atmosphere featuring an array of vegetable and meat-based dishes. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m., Saturdays from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m., and Sundays from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. The menu features dishes such as lasagna, eggplant parmesan, pork chops, stuffed veal, and chicken Marsala. Santangelo's offers sandwiches, salads, seafood entrees, and steak dishes. As of August 2010, dinner prices range from $15.99 to $20.99. Market prices apply to lobster dishes.
Santangelo's
673 Old Liverpool Rd.
Liverpool, NY 13088
315-457-4447
santangelosrestaurant.com
Bangkok Thai serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Sundays. This eatery offers a casual dining atmosphere for traditional Thai cuisine featuring rice, noodle, and curry dishes. The menu offers Pad Thai noodles, curry duck, chicken satay, and Tom Yum soup. As of August 2010, entree prices range between $11.99 and $19.99.
Bangkok Thai
7421 Oswego Rd.
Liverpool, NY 13090
315-451-4621
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