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Lemon Grass - Syracuse
The Lemon Grass has been committed to bringing innovative, fresh, and delectable Pacific Rim Thai food to our dedicated clientele since 1989. Our award-winning wine list, savory dishes, and knowledgeable wait staff consistently create an exquisite dining experience for every customer who walks past our doors.
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69 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 69 reviews
5 stars
(34)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(46)
- fit for foodies(44)
- romantic(29)
- notable wine list(21)
- neighborhood gem(19)
- good for groups(15)
Lemon Grass - Syracuse Reviews List
Review 1 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good with room for improvement
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food, good service, convenient parking, great online reservation system with options that can bring pleasant surprise to your date.
The noise level can be better though."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service and food. Extensive menu and wine list."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic Thai Treat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was outrageously yummy!! Portion sizes fill you up! Staff was extremely courteous, informative, and friendly! We will definitely return."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Mussels to start were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Mussels to start were out of this world good. I could have just gotten a bowl of rice and poured the broth on the rice and been happy for the rest of the night. But I'm glad we didn't do that, since I got treated to the tastiest/spiciest beef green curry I've ever had (on both fronts). It was 5-star hot but maintained an incredible flavor profile of the delicious green curry. My partner's duck was also spectacular. Dessert was a work of art (a chocolate slipper, for my partner), albeit my homemade ice cream was a disappointment. Regardless of the minor slip-up on the ice cream, the experience was phenomenal. Service was attentive, informative, and abundant. Highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 5 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything sounded delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything sounded delicious on the menu, it was hard to decide what to get."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Way over rated and over priced.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Way over rated and over priced."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2012
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Review 7 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great dinner!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were lucky enough to stumble upon this fantastic restaurant when visting our son at Syracuse. The Thai food was outstanding and the desserts were imaginative and delicious. The beer selection is extensive and we enjoyed a tasty wheat beer. The service was top rate and friendly. We will be back again when in Syracuse!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 8 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service is outstanding - right
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service is outstanding - right amount of attention. Food is very good - steak a little less juicy than I expected (ordered and cooked rare), otherwise quite good."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and service were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service were great - the desserts are a must try! We found the restaurant to be too noisy and the seating was too close to other parties. It is quite pricey, but great for a special occasion. All in all, we had a nice experience there."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Come here every trip to Syracuse.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Come here every trip to Syracuse. I just love the food. Considering that I live in Washington DC where there are hundreds of Asian restaurants, that's saying a lot. Very creative drinks and desserts always surprise. Food is always super fresh and flavorful. Wait staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of Asian customers speaks to authenticity. The perfect place to take out your favorite Syracuse student andale them feel special."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
always outstanding service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"always outstanding service. the staff is wonderful. great food, reasonable prices. love this place and always make sure to come here when we are in Syracuse"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great ingredients, cooked
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"great ingredients, cooked correctly, but for the price the food can be underwhelming. I had the lamb with truffle couscous. Couscous tasted Mediterranean but did not have a taste of truffle, but instead seemed oily, made for an ok contrast for the lamb though. Lamb slightly over medium rare, still juice and nice."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Meal was very good. Need
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Meal was very good. Need to go back and try some more items on the menu as I have been neglecting this place for years."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyable dining. Nice evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyable dining. Nice evening out on town. Good food and good service."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 15 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service was extremely slow.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was extremely slow. Food was good at best. My food wasn't hot. Had a number of shrimp which were cold to the touch and almost frozen still. Service was slow, had to ask the bus boy for our waiter. Overall the meal was over priced for the quality and service. Just a bad experience. Wish it could've been more positive."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2007
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Review 16 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Over Rated
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The only reason I rated this restaurant as fair is because the restaurant was busy. Otherwise I would say the food for the cost was below average. For a quarter of the cost you can go get Thai at many other restaurants that is of better quality. The service itself was horrific. I was lucky to our waiter every 15-20 minutes. Whats really funny to me is when they ask how was everything and I said I wasn't impressed. ALl he had to say was I'm sorry to hear that. No manager was sent over to find out why I wasn't impressed."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 17 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time. First Date. Oysters
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First time. First Date. Oysters on the halfshell fresh, cold, delicious. Grand presentation.
Next: Beet and goat cheese salad & Pear and Maytag salad. Both had a perfect bite of the cheese.
Then the main courses: Flash marinated Kobe beef & full rack of lamb. Both medium rare. Both melted in your mouth. The service was right on. Water and silver service was exceptional. Obvious atention to fine detail is a priority. What a great night!"
Next: Beet and goat cheese salad & Pear and Maytag salad. Both had a perfect bite of the cheese.
Then the main courses: Flash marinated Kobe beef & full rack of lamb. Both medium rare. Both melted in your mouth. The service was right on. Water and silver service was exceptional. Obvious atention to fine detail is a priority. What a great night!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Have not been here in a few
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have not been here in a few years and the food and service was even better. Best Restaurant in Syracuse. Will definitely return."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
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Review 19 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We are a young couple in our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are a young couple in our early twenties, and sometimes we feel snubbed at restaurants due to this fact. Apparently servers believe we do not merit the same attention as older diners, this restaurant was no different. Food however was top notch."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2013
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Review 20 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place is the best in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place is the best in Syracuse, I've already written a glowing review on Yelp!, so here's my annotated version:
-Amazing Staff, sweet, accommodating and very knowledgable
-Oysters were the best I've had here
-The Mago Cosmo is so fragrant and delicious
-Rack of lamb with red curry by far the best dish on the menu, followed by Prig Pow Kobe beef
-The dessert is out of this world. Every. Single. One.
-I prefer the Bistro Elephant side to the Lemongrass one, it's a bit cozier and "high class""
-Oysters were the best I've had here
-The Mago Cosmo is so fragrant and delicious
-Rack of lamb with red curry by far the best dish on the menu, followed by Prig Pow Kobe beef
-The dessert is out of this world. Every. Single. One.
-I prefer the Bistro Elephant side to the Lemongrass one, it's a bit cozier and "high class""
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very enjoyable.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to Lemon Grass on a snowy night in February, parked in the Clinton Street garage and walked around the corner. We waited a couple of minutes for our table to be cleaned and sat within 5 minutes of our reservation time. Our waiter was prompt, gave us the specials and took the wine order, right away. We ordered oysters, salad, and the fried whole sea bass. It was amazing. The oyster were as fresh as if we were sitting at an oyster bar on Panama City Beach. The bass came out whole and the waiter made a spectical of de-boning it for us at the table. Desert and coffee followed. An awesome experience."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 22 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"wonderful evening, food was fantastic!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The seating was a little tight,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The seating was a little tight, but overall nice experience"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 24 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent at an overall
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best tasting, and looking, dessert that I have ever had. The service was excellent and they never let my water reach half full. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone that likes to eat good food. The only issue would be the price, it is very high, but that does not mean that it is not worth it, because it certainly is."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 25 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food is always excellent,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is always excellent, but it would be nice if they worked on the atmosphere a bit. I always feel like they try to fit just a few too many tables in there so that you feel like you're right on top of the people next to you. I was there for valentine's day with my wife and we were in a line of other tables that was really not beneficial to the atmosphere."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 26 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very delicious food. Always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very delicious food. Always enjoy this place. We went for valentines day so it was very busy but the food came out fast, hot and delicious. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. If you're ever in syracuse you need to try this place."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
King crab roll appetizer was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"King crab roll appetizer was extraordinary. Braised pork was so-so. Stiletto dessert was spectacular."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 28 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious!! We were a last-minute
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious!! We were a last-minute party of 10 and they did a wonderful job of welcoming us! The service was attentive but not intrusive. The food was amazing, they served the best pork I have ever tasted. The scallops were heavenly. The only disappointment was that one of the appetizers was $30, I had no idea until I got the bill! Would have avoided that one (as delicious as it was)!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 29 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
management was the best i've
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"management was the best i've seen in at least 10 f my 28 years in syracuse!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
overall the food was good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"overall the food was good including the dessert and main courses. however the butternut soup was disappointing. it tasted more like a sauce dipping than a soup."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Lemon Grass - Syracuse
Based on the average of (39) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate