Things to do in Binghamton

Eating out

Downtown Binghamton

Fine Dining

Number 5 located at 33 S. Washington St. in Binghamton's southside.

One of Binghamton's most expensive restaurants. Excellent steaks and wine.

D.C. Dunster's located at 23 Henry St. in downtown Binghamton.

Formerly Zazou's Cucina, open for lunch weekdays and dinner weekends. Menu changes from time to time with a wide variety of cuisines. Last time I was there, they had excellent barbeque brisket.

Italian

Grotto Azura located at 52 Main St. in Binghamton, across from the Binghamton High school.

Owned and operated by a Sicilian family, the food is pleasant and has a “homemade” feel. Nice for an inexpensive meal out, but not recommended for a fine dining experience.

Grande's Bella Cucina located at 1171 Vestal Ave. in Binghamton's southside.

Has a bar, seated dining area, and pizzeria. Menu has classic Italian as well as novel dishes. Of particular note are the sashimi-grade Tuna steak and the gnocchi.

J. Michael's Restaurant and Lounge located at 59 Court St in downtown Binghamton.

I've never eaten here, but I've been told it's quite good.

Little Venice Restaurant located at 111 Chenango St in downtown Binghamton next to the Shortline bus terminal.

Good food, always busy (it seems), with large paintings and portraits on the wall.

Cortese Restaurant located at 117 Robinson St on the downtown/east side border in Binghamton.

Fine Italian dining.

Pino's Restaurant located at 209 Conklin Ave in Binghamton southside.

Inexpensive family-owned restaurant. In the past, they did not take credit card payments, but this has changed recently. Good pizza at affordable prices. “Binghamton's best kept secret.” -- now closed.

Nirchi's Pizza located at 166 Water St. in downtown Binghamton (and multiple other locations).

Nirchi's pizza is inexpensive sheet pizza. Fast and cheap.

Greek

Southside Yanni's located at 1202 Vestal Ave in Binghamton's soutside.

A bar/restaurant featuring a decent selection of wines and greek-style bar food: marinated chicken sandwiches, Mediterranean platter, and gyros. $4.99 dinner specials almost every night.

Argo Restaurant located at 117 Court St. in downtown Binghamton.

A Greek diner that should be reopening after some recent, extensive remodeling.

South Asian

Curry's of India located at 45 Court St. in downtown Binghamton.

Only worth mentioning due to the fact that it is the only India restaurant in the area. If a curry is required, this is the only place to get it, but it's not recommended.

Taj Mahal located near the Binghamton High School

This is a Pakistani restaurant connected to a Halal butcher. Never eaten there, and doesn't seem to be mentioned on the web.

East Asian

China One located at 50 Court St. in downtown Binghamton.

Fast, inexpensive and decent quality Chinese food. Open into the evening every night.

Deli

Old World Deli located at 27 Court St. in downtown Binghamton.

High quality meats and cheeses. Closes at 4PM, closed Sunday.

Whole in the Wall located at 43 S. Washington St. in Binghamton's southside.

Famous for their pesto (sold in groceries around the world), a whole foods (small 'w', small 'f') restaurant with a selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as fish and poultry entrees.

Subway located at 33 Court St. in downtown Binghamton.

Generic Subway fare.

Quizno's located at 40 Court St in downtown Binghamton.

Generic Quizno's fare. -- now closed.

Cafe/Bars

Cybercafe West located at 176 Main St. in Binghamton's westside.

A cafe/bar/restaurant/music venue with a selection of sandwiches and desserts.

CoffeeTalk/Buffy's Burritos/Incognito located at 71 Court St in downtown Binghamton.

Coffee bar and burrito joint. Good selection of tacos, burritos and drinks downstairs. Has desserts and coffees upstairs. -- now closed.

La Tazza located at 39 S. Washington St. in Binghamton's southside.

A coffee shop with rich desserts and live music (generally a singer/songwriter with a guitar).

On the Roxx Bar and Grill located at 35 Washingston St. in downtown Binghamton.

Previously the “Midnight Moonlight Cafe”, now a bar with a kitchen. Has been hit and miss. At times, only deli sandwiches were available, and other times, a full menu (with excellent cajun garlic bread) was available.

Uncle Tony's Tavern located at 79 State St in downtown Binghamton.

Bar food, sandwiches, speidies, and soups.

Tom & Marty’s Town House located at 89 State St. in downtown Binghamton.

A bar with fried bar food. Of particular note are the fried vegetable platter and fried mushrooms. Typically, these are available at the neighboring bars, too.

Lost Dog Cafe located at 222 Water St in downtown Binghamton.

A cafe/bar/restaurant with an interesting selection of dishes.

Oasis Cafe located at 42 Washington St in downtown Binghamton.

A hookah bar with a selection of desserts.