Chicken's good, no doubt.
Somewhat overpriced for what it is. No apps under $7.50? Mozz sticks and hummus at sports bars should hover more in the $6 range. The food's not good or creative enough to justify those prices. Not bad, just not better than average.
The other gripe is with the burgers: what kind of restaurant won't good a burger below medium? Can't have a lot of faith in the food quality if the kitchen staff isn't willing to properly cook a burger.
Tully's is a fine enough place to watch a game and scarf some tenders, probably not worth going out of the way to eat there, but one can do worse.
Went on a recent Sunday with a big group. My first time going to Tully's, so I was interested to see how it was.
Our service started off well. The server seemed nice, and agreed to split our checks across multiple couples, which we appreciated. But, unfortunately, she did not do a good job of checking in with the table. A fair number of people were running out of drinks before she came by again, and their drinks are HUGE, so it was clearly a good long while. The restaurant was kind of dead, so it seems unlikely she had too many tables, but - whatever the reason - it really was a long wait. So, service was just average - probably 3 out of 5 stars.
What really lowers the rating is the food. I read so many reviews praising the chicken tenders that I decided to try them out. Unfortunately, they were NOT good. They were cooked okay, but the texture was odd, and the buffalo sauce was just bad. It was weak, and tasted a little tinny - much worse than other chain restaurants' similar offerings. The portion size was pretty big for the price, but who wants a lot of sub-par food? The fries were pretty standard, although there were surprisingly few for how many tenders there were in the basket.
I normally give restaurants a second try before deciding how I feel about them, but if this is really their best food, I can't see myself going back.
We start every Syracuse visit with dinner at Tully's. The tenders are a force to be reckoned with - my favorite ever! We discovered the Asian tenders this visit and they are AWESOME!
After 3 years of only getting tenders when we come here (a treat for us twice a year since we live in CT) we decided to try a few other things on the menu.
Loved the spinach artichoke dip - I was especially excited that it wasn't made with garlic, as I'm pretty allergic. It was seriously awesome. My boyfriend got their meatloaf dinner which was SLAMMIN. I got their seasonal pot roast grilled cheese, with grilled onions, roasted red peppers and horseradish sauce, which may be the definition of comfort food. It was delicious!
The bartenders are fun and friendly and remember us each visit (even though it's only two or three trips to Syracuse a year). They really "make" each visit for us. I love coming home, and I LOVE coming "home" to Tully's!
For those of you who have read my other reviews, you know that I never give 5 stars out unless it is well-earned. Â Ironically, for me, Tully's didn't really become a five star restaurant until I moved to San Antonio, Texas three years ago. Tully's has earned 5 stars with one exception though: They get 5 stars if you are in the mood for either chicken tenders or chicken wings. Â Anything else, and I would only give Tully's 3 / 3.5 stars at best. Â Let me say that the chicken fingers, chicken wings, and some of the other delectable offerings at Tully's are definitely the best you can find in Syracuse, and even in many parts of the U.S. (definitely better than the crap they serve here in San Antonio). Â
Food: I have always maintained that Tully's chicken fingers are some of the best I have ever had. Â In addition, their 1 pound of wings (medium) are the best I have ever had. Â For my money, when I want wings, this is where I would go, every time. Â Everything from the flavor of the buffalo sauce, to the bleu cheese, to the crispiness of the skin, to the moistness of the meat is simply perfect. Â The real highlight of the tenders and wings for me though is the buffalo sauce. Â I really do think their buffalo is one of the best I have ever had. Â
The only complaint I have ever had about the food is that on occasion it seems to me as if they make a mass batch of fingers and keep them under warming lamps. Â Unfortunately, this makes the chicken tenders, less tender, a little dry, and rubbery. Though this happens very rarely (twice, out of the dozens of times I have eaten here)), it is still important to note that maybe their cooks get a little too ahead of themselves trying to prepare for the meal rushes.
Food: 4.5 / 5 (- .5 point for the occasional tenders that don't taste fresh)
Atmosphere: This is a very typical run-of the mill sports bar with a nice atmosphere that smells clean, and looks clean. Â Any time I have had an issue, a manager always comes and addresses them promptly and sincerely apologizes. Â In every instance we have had a problem, they have been very generous with compensation both during the meal, and after. Â For instance, one time we had a server that was incredibly rude--and I mean, incredibly rude. Â We didn't even get our appetizers before I asked for a manager. Â The manager kindly got us a new server, sent the other one home, compensated us on a round of drinks and our appetizers, and then we received a $25 gift card in the mail a few weeks later. Â
Atmosphere: 4 / 5
Service: As stated above, I have always had great service from management. Â Unfortunately, sometimes the servers are snippy, and blatantly do not want to be there. Â Despite that though, management has always done their best to rectify the problem and provide compensation in the form of sincere apologies and meal credits. Â Because of that:
Service: 4 / 5
Price: The price has always been in-line with other chain-like establishments in the area and elsewhere, so I cannot penalize them for prices. Â The one reason why they do get a high mark for this is because their food is so much better than other chains in the area such as chili's, applebee's, etc--especially their wings and tenders. Â I have even had their steak sandwich which is also fantastic, and fairly priced.
Price: 4 / 5
Final Thoughts: If you add all of these categories up and divide them by the number of categories, it  does not equal 5 stars.  Despite that though, I am still giving it 5 stars with one major note: If I am in the mood for chicken fingers or chicken wings, this is the place I am going when I am in NY, period--end of question.  If I am in the mood for burgers, or other food that is not fingers or wings, I probably would not come here.  So in my highest opinion, if you're looking for some delicious tenders, or amazing wings, this is your place and it is easily 5 Stars.  Anything else though, it probably gets 3.5 at best.
I love Tully's.
I first experienced a Tully's when I was just 16 and visiting an older friend at Binghamton college. I was in love at first bite.
Upon becoming a student at Syracuse I immediately looked into if there was a tully's near by, as they are an upstate chain that was nowhere near my hometown. I was delighted to find this one on Erie just a few minutes from campus.
The restaurant has a great vibe, you get popcorn when you arrive, they play all the major sports games, the bar is always a great place to hang out, and the food is always delicious.
If you've never been to a tully's before you HAVE to try the chicken tenders, this is by far the best thing on the menu and their most famous dish. They are hand made and hand battered to perfection. You can add three of them to any meal for somewhere around 3 bucks.
If you've been to tully's and tried the tenders I'd recommend branching out. Their burgers are great, the cheese and broccoli pasta bake is full of flavor, and the quesidilla is always a good choice.
Tully's is an awesome place to go with friends, family, that special someone, or whoever! I will always be a faithful patron.
The chicken tenders at Tully's are AMAZING. Everybody raves about them and this isn't breaking news, but they really are that good. If you're human and don't need a pound of tenders, order the inexpensive appetizer. You lose out on the coleslaw and garlic bread that you would get with the dinner, but you save quite a bit. Tully's will be packed on SU sports nights and on weekends, but they do a good job of keeping things moving quickly.
Review Source:I find this place just alright. We used to go here all the time when I was younger. I enjoyed looking at the sports memorabilia and the cards that decorated the table. And they have an arcade. The food is alright.
Even with the amount of Sports Memorabilia and tvs to watch the game, I don't think it's become what the creators probably wanted it to be. It's more of a family restaurant.
Most importantly, I think their tenders are a bit over-hyped. There's really nothing outstanding about them. Â They're your standard chicken tenders. I think I heard that Coppertop and Tully's are both owned by the same people/company. Not sure if that's true or not, but if you want to rave about tenders, go to Coppertop. They've got games on TV there, too. With better food.
Went there for lunch on a Sunday while attending class, the food and service was pretty good. Definitely a sports bar, TV's everywhere. Â
Waitress was outstanding, always kept the soda's filled and was ready with another beer on call.
Would go again.
Re-posted this to the correct Tully's...
I was here once after a Syracuse game. The eight of us were seated promptly. The service was good.
I ordered the 32 oz bloody for $3.95. It was really good. 32 oz is a lot of bloody - I couldn't finish it. My boyfriend and I split a pound of wings. They were meaty, but not very tasty. We also split a burger..it was the one with black beans..just ok. We also split a buffalo chicken sandwich. It was good - better than the burger in my opinion.
This place seems great for bar food, and has alot of TVs if you want to watch sports. It was good, not great.
So this weekend I was back in the Cuse. I did not get a 3.95 23 ounce cape codder because I am on my wedding diet and well if I wanted enough calories to indulge some Tully's  Tenders I had to say no. It was really hard.
But worth it! These are the best chicken fingers ( they really insist you call them tenders) in the world. They where so delicious. I was very happy and will be back again in a few months.
They have a ton of tv's, with pretty much any game on. You get free popcorn which is very delicious. It can be crowded but they seem to have people in and out fairly quickly so it isn't a big deal.
I would say the best things about Tully's would be the paper towel holders at the tables, the thousands of TV's to watch any and all of the games that are on. I would say that the beer is usually good although I've seen a few that have been flat, which they have exchanged for good ones with no problem. The staff is usually very good but I have also seen what I would say is less then helpful staff. I would call the food below average.
I have to say the best thing on the menu would be the Tully's tenders but only the regular tenders. I had the buffalo tenders once and they were more like chicken tenders that had been fried then taken out of the fryer and put into a fryer that wasn't on and let sit so the grease would soak into the breading. They also had a hue of red to them which I am guessing is whatever they call buffalo sauce. They were grease saturated chicken tenders that had absolutely no taste of buffalo sauce. Buffalo tenders are supposed to be saucy and have a little bit of spice to them, I mean thats what the paper towel holder at the tables are for its pointless without a little bit of mess.
Their burgers are ok, I've had better. Their fish is subpar. The only reason I keep going back is because I have a friend who loves there tenders. I guess another good reason to go would be in lieu of going to a sports museum, they have a pretty good collection of S.U. memorabilia.
This place has the potential to be very good they just need to work on some areas.
You know you've got something going for you when your patrons knowingly risk a heart attack or death by artery clog when they enter your doors.
As far as unhealthy meals go, Tully's may very well be king. Too bad for humanity that it is too delicious to resist.
As if whatever you're about to order isn't bad enough, they start you off with an endless bowl of popcorn. And as you stuff your face, you find yourself entranced by the million and a half televisions that surround you on all sides.
When it comes time to order, there's nothing to do but yield to the all-powerful Tully Tender Dinner.
A "healthy" (as in, not healthy at all) portion of deliciously battered chicken tenders, a "hearty" (as in, will stop your heart) side of fries, a "creamy" (as in, it has mayonnaise... duh) lump of coleslaw, and a lightly toasted "piece" (...) of garlic bread.
If you're looking for the very best in life altering (you have a future of seat belt extenders on airplanes ahead of you) American excess in Central New York, look no further than Tully's.
Tully's always seems to be a good go-to place if you want to get some pretty good food and watch any game you can think of. Â
A prior reviewer complained about the lack of HDTV 's - but this has been remedied. Â Tully's now has them on each wall and it was a nice upgrade for them.
The service is usually ok - not the best around, but they usually are pretty good considering they always seem to be busy. Â
Mixed drinks are good, beer here is better. Â They do offer 2 sizes of drafts and a pretty good bottle selection. Â Go with a tall Labatt's and call it a night.
Food is hit or miss - the popcorn they serve at each table can be very good, or it can be a little too salty. Â Appetizers are good, the guacamole plate is a nice starter. Â I would go with the Tully's tenders if you are here - that is what makes them famous and what they are best at. Â If you enjoy honey mustard, than make sure to get a couple servings of it here.
Dessert is pretty standard, though the cookie monster stands out. Â It is 2 large chocolate chip cookies covered in ice cream, whipped cream, and fudge. Â Hard to beat that.
Tully's is definitely worth checking out if you want some quick food to go along with the game. Â Lots of SU fans hang out there as well, so it's a nice atmosphere if you're a big 'Cuse fan.
We went to Tully's on Erie specifically to watch the Georgia / Kentucky football game this past Saturday (11.8.08). Â So...the fact that they even had the game in the land of the Orange was a pleasant surprise. Â I was sure that they wouldn't, but they did which in itself deserves props. Â The food however, was not very good. Â True, it's a sports bar and usually you cannot expect much from bar food, but they've got to try at least! Â
First, to the beer. Â Since I was near Canada (kind of), I ordered 2 Labatt Blues (when in Rome, right?). Â The beers came out in ice cold glasses, which was a good start. Â Our waiter was fairly attentive and the manager even stopped by to make sure our food tasted alright. Â I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Fries. Â I decided to get a side of ranch as opposed to the blue cheese and the food came out hot. Â You really couldn't taste the buffalo sauce, but it was edible. Â From what I heard, it's really the best sports bar Syracuse has to offer (which is sad). Â But if I'm ever back in 'Cuse on game day, I'll come back for the cold beer and ample choices of tv's to watch (but not flat screen - hello, 2008!), but will at most count on a mediocre bar food meal.
This sports bar and restaurant is a great place to watch different games on their many TVs throughout the bar and dining areas. There is plenty of sports memorabilia up on the walls throughout the place. My friends and I also come here for the good food. The prices here are very reasonable with most food items for under $11.
We usually eat in the main dining area and the server will bring out a bowl of salty popcorn. At each table, there is a roll of paper towels and the placemat is your menu. The soda cups are very large and usually don't need a refill. For dinner, my favorite has always been the Cajun Jambalaya Pasta (chicken, sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, broccoli, tomatoes in a spicy Cajun sauce over a big mound of fettucine) served with side salad and buttered garlic bread on one large plate. The portions are very generous, I almost always end up having half the food boxed up to go.
For dessert, the Cookie Monster (warm chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, & whipped cream) is the way to go!
The service here on most of my visits has been good and reasonable. Sometimes the place can get really busy and the service and speed of delivery of food & drinks can be delayed.
Sorry Tully's you get a three. Mostly because you say "Good Times," but i found it to be a just ok time. I think it is trying to be like Dave & Buster's I am not really sure.
The place was crowded so I doubt this review will influence much, but the service was... maybe I can't think of anything to say because there really was no service.
My party was here for three hours, and we are not a conversive bunch, in fact we usually just glare and silently judge one another... so you do the math.
And way too many people had birthdays. The staff was coming out every twenty-five minutes to sing a birthday song. Does everyone have to be born on the same day? What was it a full moon 9 months prior?
The best part was at the end of the birthday song any shred of enthusiasm and sincerity died immediately. It's like that moment between when the doctor tells you that you in fact don't have gonorrhea, only to then tell you it's testicular cancer.
If you go you should listen for it, it passes the time while you wait thirty minutes for your food.
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