Three Lives - Syracuse

Western, Terrace, Catering

Three Lives

Three Lives
4.2 / 5 (183 reviews)

Description

Three Lives restaurant blends delicious food with a unique gaming-themed ambiance, appealing to both nerdy foodies and trivia enthusiasts. While many patrons rave about the tasty, generously portioned dishes and creative drinks, service issues surfaced during busy times, leading to extended waits and cramped conditions. Some guests reported feeling unwelcome, highlighting a troubling inconsistency in service based on perceived demographics. Despite these concerns, the vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu, including accommodating dietary restrictions, continue to draw a loyal following. Overall, while the culinary experience shines, the service needs improvement to match the restaurant's potential.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Misha

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 183 reviews
tliketheletter
24.01.2024

This restaurant is super cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for gamers and geeks. I highly recommend it.

lindsey-pitts-1
11.02.2024

Are you a nerd? In any sense of the word? Then you're gonna LOVE this place! The decor is fantastic, the drinks and food have super nerdy names, they have arcade machines you can actually play! And everything is delicious food is excellent portions, and there are great non alcoholic drinks too! If I lived closer I'd be going at least once a week for the fabulous staff alone. You have to go here!

samantha
11.02.2024

I feel like I don't get out enough, but I was up in SYR from Michigan visiting friends, and they rave about this place all the time. It was so worth the hype everyone was awesome, the food was indescribably pheonominal, and the vibes. I can not give enough happy expletives about the vibes of the place without probably getting banned from google reviews. Will without a doubt visit again, preferably using an uber or something so I can go through more of the drink menu and roll for so, so, many shots.Don't expect tiny bar portions if you get food either the size is well worth the cost and then some; seriously, there is so much food in the best way. ???

misha-sevy-divine
11.02.2024

Awesome! A real gamer bar! The drinks were delicious and I was totally blown away by the atmosphere! Really great time ?

shanika-l
11.02.2024

It seemed like because we were black, the waiter felt the need to read every food option to us at the door before seating us. Initially, I was confused by this practice, but after 10 minutes of waiting, we were finally led to one of the only three available tables. As we sat down, we couldn't help but wonder why the menu wasn't simply handed to us like we observed the waiter doing for other non-black customers. Despite wanting to give the food, trivia, and drinks a try, we all felt uncomfortable with the treatment we received. It was the worst dining experience of 2023, and I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. We ultimately decided to leave and had a great time at CSP instead, where the food and drinks were superb. It was also disheartening to note that in reading the reviews, it appeared that everyone who had a positive experience at the restaurant was Caucasian.

FAQ

You can also enjoy gluten-free meals at the restaurant.

You can watch major sports events on a screen / TV right in the restaurant.

The diner and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

The place also takes credit cards from the common providers as a means of payment.

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