What One Southern Tier Restaurant Would You Take An Out-Of-Towner To?

My latest question to the world of social media followers was born out of a conversation I was having with a friend.

He mentioned that an  old friend and spouse were coming to visit for a few days from the west coast, and he was trying to think of where to take them for an enjoyable dinner in the Southern Tier.

Well, we have so many restaurants to choose from. And of course a large variety of locally owned restaurants that would be a perfect place to dine. I would have a hard time coming up with just one answer.

And that's why I asked the question on social media "- Your friend/relative is visiting Binghamton for the first time! What restaurant are you taking them to?" I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of answers.

Of course there were the usual, I would cook for them at home, which is a good idea if you are a good cook, but wouldn't you rather take them out instead? Maybe they would pay for your meal as well!

And then there were the Bah! Humbugs that nixed the idea altogether, because, well that's what they do.

I lost count of the number of suggestions. But there were a few local restaurants that had quite a few mentions. Here are 25 that have been mentioned several times.

Little Venice - Chenango Street Binghamton

Oaks Inn - Main Street Endicott

Cortese - Robinson Street, Binghamton

Lost Dog - Water & Henry Street, Binghamton

Cacciatore's - Harry L. Drive, Johnson City

The Beef Restaurant - Leroy Street, Binghamton

Michelangelo's Restaurant - Court Street, Binghamton

Remlick's - Lewis Street, Binghamton

Nick's -  Main Street, Endicott

Joey's Pizzeria - Oak Hill Avenue and Witherill Street, Endicott.

Old Union Hotel - Clinton Street, Binghamton

Moxie - Conkin Road, Conklin

Amici - Henry Street, Binghamton

Jane's Diner, Conklin Avenue, Binghamton

Frank's Italian Restaurant, Route 26, Maine

205 Dry, State Street, Binghamton

Tony's Restaurant, Main Street Endicott

Fat Cowboy BBQ - Route 7 Port Crane

Spiedie & Rib Pit - Vestal Parkway, Vestal & Upper Front Street, Binghamton

Kampai Japanese Restaurant - Vestal Parkway, Vestal

Aiello's Restaurant - Main Street, Whitney Point

Consols Family Kitchen - Oak Hill Avenue, Endicott

Food & Fire - Harry L. Drive, Johnson City

Garage Taco Bar - Henry Street, Binghamton

Donoli's, Route 434, Apalachin