Luis's Guidebook

Luis
Luis's Guidebook

Beer

Local beer, brewery tours, special events in the summer.
25 locals recommend
Saranac Matt Brewing Co
830 Varick St
25 locals recommend
Local beer, brewery tours, special events in the summer.
Intimate bar. Small space, good selection of beer. Across from Cafe Domenico.
The Green Onion Pub
2018 Genesee St
Intimate bar. Small space, good selection of beer. Across from Cafe Domenico.

Entertainment

Hockey games, special events like WWE and more.
9 locals recommend
Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium
400 Oriskany St W
9 locals recommend
Shopping, food, new bowling alley Pinz recently added.
13 locals recommend
Sangertown Square Mall station
13 locals recommend
Shopping, food, new bowling alley Pinz recently added.
Game of Thrones beer, food, arcade, billiards
BBG's
4951 Commercial Dr
Game of Thrones beer, food, arcade, billiards
Art exhibits
32 locals recommend
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
310 Genesee St
32 locals recommend
Art exhibits
Multiple bars, a big buffet, boxing matches, concerts, a night club, and of course gambling.
104 locals recommend
Turning Stone Resort Casino
5218 Patrick Rd
104 locals recommend
Multiple bars, a big buffet, boxing matches, concerts, a night club, and of course gambling.
20 locals recommend
The Stanley Theatre
259 Genesee St
20 locals recommend

Food scene

Lunch buffet every day, Indian food near Utica College.
Minar Fine Indian Cuisine
609 French Rd
Lunch buffet every day, Indian food near Utica College.
$1 slices on Tuesdays, plus other specials Mon thru Fri. Also features a bar and other food options (subs, pasta, melts, etc.)
Pizza Boys
9 Clinton St
$1 slices on Tuesdays, plus other specials Mon thru Fri. Also features a bar and other food options (subs, pasta, melts, etc.)
Local Greek food
Stathis Greek Restaurant & Gyro
1900 Genesee St
Local Greek food
Greek food and great service. Highly recommend the Chicken Florentine if you’re not lactose intolerant.
7 locals recommend
Symeon's Greek Restaurant
4941 Commercial Dr
7 locals recommend
Greek food and great service. Highly recommend the Chicken Florentine if you’re not lactose intolerant.
Bar & Italian food
8 locals recommend
Tom Cavallo's Restaurant
40 Genesee St
8 locals recommend
Bar & Italian food
Vietnamese food near the mall
Pho Vietnam
4479 Seneca Turnpike
Vietnamese food near the mall
Laotian food was really good! Only had it once so far, but very impressed. Great lemonade.
A Taste Of Laos
34 Bank Pl
Laotian food was really good! Only had it once so far, but very impressed. Great lemonade.
Bar restaurant
Swifty's Restaurant & Pub
257 Genesee St
Bar restaurant
I recommend the Chicken wing dip, cookies & wraps.
Bennu Cafe
34 Oriskany Blvd
I recommend the Chicken wing dip, cookies & wraps.
Good BBQ
Piggy Pats Smoke & Ale House
3956 Edgebrook Pl
Good BBQ
Good sushi & hibachi
6 locals recommend
Sumo Japanese Steakhouse
4671 Commercial Dr
6 locals recommend
Good sushi & hibachi
Great healthy options! Vegan friendly food.
CoreLife Eatery
4517 Commercial Dr
Great healthy options! Vegan friendly food.
The type of place you would go to for some finer dining. Rooftop views of downtown Utica.
30 locals recommend
Ocean Blue Restaurant and Oyster Bar
118 Columbia Street
30 locals recommend
The type of place you would go to for some finer dining. Rooftop views of downtown Utica.
Name speaks for itself.
15 locals recommend
Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse
147 N Genesee St
15 locals recommend
Name speaks for itself.
Sushi is decent with even better prices. No delivery offered. Japanese & Chinese food.
Peking Tokyo
3 Henderson St
Sushi is decent with even better prices. No delivery offered. Japanese & Chinese food.
Chicken Riggies, a Utica classic dish.
Venice Pizzeria
603 Oriskany Blvd
Chicken Riggies, a Utica classic dish.
Across from Sangertown Square Mall. Come here for local dishes like Utica Greens & Chicken Riggies.
Carmella's Cafe
8530 Seneca Turnpike
Across from Sangertown Square Mall. Come here for local dishes like Utica Greens & Chicken Riggies.

Coffee

Local coffee, unique coffee shop, friendly staff.
19 locals recommend
Utica Coffee Roasting Company
92 Genesee St
19 locals recommend
Local coffee, unique coffee shop, friendly staff.
Lots of snacks & dessert, within New Hartford shopping areas.
Cafe Florentine
8647 Clinton St
Lots of snacks & dessert, within New Hartford shopping areas.
My personal favorite coffee shop.
7 locals recommend
Cafe Domenico
2011 Genesee St
7 locals recommend
My personal favorite coffee shop.

Sightseeing

Wildlife, bike trail, picnics
Canal Trail
Wildlife, bike trail, picnics
Local food & shopping, camping areas, lakes nearby, waterpark nearby, multiple mountains to hike. An excellent day trip!
65 locals recommend
Old Forge
65 locals recommend
Local food & shopping, camping areas, lakes nearby, waterpark nearby, multiple mountains to hike. An excellent day trip!

Self-Care

Taking care of your body & appearance
Best barbers in town
Dominican Barber Shop
709 Bleecker St
Best barbers in town
They have everything you can ask for in a gym, and it’s walking distance from the house.
The Fitness Mill
1707 Oriskany Street West
They have everything you can ask for in a gym, and it’s walking distance from the house.
If you need waxing done.
Maria Tucci Hair Design
2612 Genesee St
If you need waxing done.
Many locals, including business owners and wedding groups, rely on this establishment to look good.
Luxe Nail Spa
34 Oriskany Blvd
Many locals, including business owners and wedding groups, rely on this establishment to look good.
New address not listed, but is walking distance from the Airbnb.
Jo Jo Bean
34 Oriskany Blvd
New address not listed, but is walking distance from the Airbnb.
Eyelashes & eyebrows
Namaste Aesthetic Center
Eyelashes & eyebrows

Charity

Shop for groceries while supporting a local charity. Best grocery prices in town!
Bargain Grocery
1110 Lincoln Ave
Shop for groceries while supporting a local charity. Best grocery prices in town!