Scenic Root

Love going to ‘The Root!’ I love that I can always get something different that I would never think of making at home, like shrimp meatballs!! Fantastic. We enjoy sitting at the bar but their whole space is cozy and beautiful. Service is great. Perfect place for a date night, have had bday dinners here with family and friends!! Love it 💙💙💙

We had a bottle of wine, baked fish, mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts. I also had apple crisp with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. Everything was delicious. The staff was friendly and the service was quick.

Great ambiance, great food, knowledgeable, friendly, caring waiters, great service and great prices,perfect portions..
My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary there and we loved it!!
Went for a romantic night walk, around the swan pond.
Highly recommend.

It’s a lovely quaint eatery in Manlius which has seen ups and downs over the years. In the recent times it’s been excellent. Been there twice in the last month. Food quality is great, service fantastic and a nice cozy space with a full bar. The cranberry chicken and the shrimp tacos have been a big hit in our family. I would love to see a vegetarian burger added to the menu. Unreservedly recommended.

A great night out. The food was good and reasonably priced. The restaurant itself was cute and the staff were amazing. I highly recommend.

After the recent passing of my Father in Law, our family was looking for a place to celebrate his life after the funeral. One phone call to Scenic Route and they more than accommodated us. They opened early, helped us plan a simple yet fulfilling menu, and stayed open until the last person was ready to leave. Mike and Tiffany were helpful, thoughtful and wonderful to work with during a difficult time, and I would recommend Scenic Route without hesitation. We have always enjoyed this gem in Manlius, and now have yet another reason to visit.

Excellent food, Great experience. First time there and very impressed

Never heard of this place, we found it after going to the Manlius Theatre. We got the maple hot wings as an appetizer, they were delicious. My husband got the shrimp tacos with a side of chips and queso, he enjoyed all of it. I got the cranberry chicken, it was amazing. The portions for everything were big. The waitstaff was friendly. On the way out every one of the waitstaff said thank you and wished us a good evening. We plan on returning.

I love the atmosphere. The dining room gives a beautiful view of the swan pond. Delicious food as well. My husband and I had the bolognese and it was delicious. Service very pleasant as always. I look forward to going again.

We are in from out of town with family (we live in Paris France) and just had the most wonderful dinner at Scenic Root. From the moment we arrived it was a warm and welcoming experience. We started with delicious margaritas and Apérol spritz with an assortment of appetizers of fried calamari / fried pickles / pork dumplings / small clams/ greens and sausage - ALL were divine! We were a lively group of 10 and never had to wait long for drinks food or water - really sweet, professional and exceptional wait staff! Our entrées were varied from the coconut shrimp curry (yum!) / skirt steak / pork tenderloin and the burger. Portions are large and we brought what we couldn’t finish home. Everyone was thrilled with their food, which is a HUGE feat - as we are picky discerning food people! The chef even came out to say hello knowing how happy we were with everything. We highly recommend Scenic Root and will be sure to come back when we are in town. BRAVO!

The shrimp tacos were delicious—FAR better than the local chain’s version. Cranberry orange chicken was terrific—zesty cranberry orange on grilled chicken on bed of tasty risotto—flavorful and comforting.

Caesar salad was full of Parmesan. Even the Cole slaw with the tacos was a cut above!

Highly recommend!

Delightful atmosphere. Very friendly staff. And the food looked wonderful, tasted great, and the portions exceeded the price of the meal.

Friendly and helpful staff. Yummy and interesting food choices. Next to the Swan Pond, so make sure to check out the local wildlife.

I've been coming here with my family for years now. The food is always really fresh and flavorful and the atmosphere is warm and cozy. When it’s cold out we love getting a table right near the fireplace. It's definitely a hidden gem, I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and affordable meal.

Chicken Caesar Salad was perfect. A nice selection of beers and wines.

I had the Root Burger, which was very tasty and fun to eat. Fries are not that great. I was very impressed by the bread dip instead of butter.

Excellent food, friendly waitresses and a nice atmosphere! Sous Chef Steve is good at what he does, my filet scallions were great tasting :) Definitely a hidden gem and worth the extra few bucks!

Was there 3/17/23 in the evening and waiter who was a male was amazing. ( We ordered fish special and the st Patrick's special around 8 or 9pm. Food was good, but service exceptional

Waitstaff is EXCELLENT and I am sorry that I cannot remember my server’s name, but He was AMAZING!!! The food was DELICIOUS! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to come back!!

We are never let down by the quality of food and excellent care from the staff! It’s easy to see that everyone who works at Scenic Root loves being there through the genuine care they show to all of their customers. Now on to the food...the chef has prepared a menu that never disappoints. The Root Burger, shrimp tacos and pork tenderloin are some of our favorite meals, but don’t stick to your faves, the specials are always inventive and will make your taste buds dance. I cannot say enough about the Scenic Root, you must see for yourself and I promise you will fall in love with not only the food but the atmosphere and hospitality as well. If I could give more stars I would time and time again.