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Our Menu:
We have over 120 menu items. Understand that we are not a fast food restaurant. We cook to order, as you want it. If you don't see it on the menu, ask. If we have the ingredients, we can make it.
Below is a listing of all our menu items. If you want to see our current menu, please visit cnymenus.com
Below is a listing of all our menu items. If you want to see our current menu, please visit cnymenus.com
Friday's Fried Haddock & More
Our 7 ounce average, fish filets are 100% North Atlantic Haddock, not Scrod, Cod, or some lesser fish like you find in most restaurants.
Unless otherwise specified each Fried Haddock filet is served on a soft Kaiser roll with our homemade tartar sauce.
Haddock Sandwich - Served on a soft Kaiser roll with our homemade tartar sauce
Haddock Hoagie - Served on a soft 12" Vienna roll with our homemade tartar sauce
New England Clam Chowder - Thick with potatoes and sweet clams
Teresa’s Homemade Mac & Cheese - An original Emerald City Grill recipe created right here!
Haddock Meal - includes 1/2 basket of Regular Fries & your choice of soda
Haddock Dinner - includes choice of two Dinner sides
Unless otherwise specified each Fried Haddock filet is served on a soft Kaiser roll with our homemade tartar sauce.
Haddock Sandwich - Served on a soft Kaiser roll with our homemade tartar sauce
Haddock Hoagie - Served on a soft 12" Vienna roll with our homemade tartar sauce
New England Clam Chowder - Thick with potatoes and sweet clams
Teresa’s Homemade Mac & Cheese - An original Emerald City Grill recipe created right here!
Haddock Meal - includes 1/2 basket of Regular Fries & your choice of soda
Haddock Dinner - includes choice of two Dinner sides
Chicken & Seafood
The Glinda - A golden Chicken Patty and warm Ham covered with melted Swiss and American cheese; all on a toasted Kaiser roll.
Chicken Patty Sandwich - A white meat chicken patty topped with Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayonnaise; served on a Kaiser roll
Chicken Tenders - 4 pieces of seasoned white meat tenderloins served with your choice of Honey Mustard, Sweet & Sour, BBQ, Ranch, Honey, or Hot Sauce for dipping
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Deluxe - A skinless 4oz. Chicken Breast topped with Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayonnaise; served on a Kaiser roll
The Wizard of Oz - A whole Chicken Breast topped with Swiss cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Caesar dressing; served on a toasted Kaiser Roll.
Fried Clam Strips - 1/2 pound of delicious fried clams strips. Get them with either our homemade tartar sauce or our zesty homemade cocktail sauce.
New England Bay Scallops - One dozen fried bay scallops served with either our homemade tartar or homemade cocktail sauce.
Chicken Patty Sandwich - A white meat chicken patty topped with Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayonnaise; served on a Kaiser roll
Chicken Tenders - 4 pieces of seasoned white meat tenderloins served with your choice of Honey Mustard, Sweet & Sour, BBQ, Ranch, Honey, or Hot Sauce for dipping
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Deluxe - A skinless 4oz. Chicken Breast topped with Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayonnaise; served on a Kaiser roll
The Wizard of Oz - A whole Chicken Breast topped with Swiss cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Caesar dressing; served on a toasted Kaiser Roll.
Fried Clam Strips - 1/2 pound of delicious fried clams strips. Get them with either our homemade tartar sauce or our zesty homemade cocktail sauce.
New England Bay Scallops - One dozen fried bay scallops served with either our homemade tartar or homemade cocktail sauce.
Burgers & the Dog
¼ lb. Hamburgers - Single, Double, or Triple stacked
¼ lb. Cheeseburgers - Single, Double, or Triple stacked
The Cowardly Lion - Two stacked Quarter Pound Burgers topped with American cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Pickles and Russian dressing.
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger - Our juicy quarter pound burger topped with crispy bacon, American cheese and flavorful BBQ sauce.
Swiss Mushroom Cheeseburger - A burger for steak enthusiasts; Swiss cheese, mushrooms and A-1® Steak Sauce crown our delicious quarter pound burger.
Three-Cheese Burger Deluxe - Melted American, Provolone, and shredded Cheddar cheeses w/Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo; served on a Kaiser roll.
Wisconsin Burger - Our 1/4lb burger topped with Bacon, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo; served on a Kaiser roll.
Philly Burger - Provolone cheese, with grilled Peppers and Onions; served on a Kaiser roll.
mOZzarella Burger - Melted Provolone cheese top our 1/4lb. beef pattie, then we add 3 of our delicious mOZzarella Sticks and Marinara Sauce; served on a Kaiser roll
Hofmann® Hot Dog - The one and only. A Syracuse tradition since 1879; served on a New England style roll.
¼ lb. Cheeseburgers - Single, Double, or Triple stacked
The Cowardly Lion - Two stacked Quarter Pound Burgers topped with American cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Pickles and Russian dressing.
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger - Our juicy quarter pound burger topped with crispy bacon, American cheese and flavorful BBQ sauce.
Swiss Mushroom Cheeseburger - A burger for steak enthusiasts; Swiss cheese, mushrooms and A-1® Steak Sauce crown our delicious quarter pound burger.
Three-Cheese Burger Deluxe - Melted American, Provolone, and shredded Cheddar cheeses w/Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo; served on a Kaiser roll.
Wisconsin Burger - Our 1/4lb burger topped with Bacon, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo; served on a Kaiser roll.
Philly Burger - Provolone cheese, with grilled Peppers and Onions; served on a Kaiser roll.
mOZzarella Burger - Melted Provolone cheese top our 1/4lb. beef pattie, then we add 3 of our delicious mOZzarella Sticks and Marinara Sauce; served on a Kaiser roll
Hofmann® Hot Dog - The one and only. A Syracuse tradition since 1879; served on a New England style roll.
Grilled Sandwiches
The Dorothy - Warm Roast Beef topped with grilled Onions and blanketed with melted Swiss Cheese; served on a toasted Kaiser Roll.
Grilled Bacon & Tomato - Flavorful Tomatoes and Crispy Bacon placed between sliced Provolone Cheese and your choice of bread.
Tuna Melt - Our onion-free Tuna with melted American cheese, grilled on your choice of deli-style bread.
The Toto - Grilled Peanut Butter & Jelly. Yes, you read it correctly.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich - American cheese melted on your choice of bread.
Ultimate Grilled Cheese - The ultimate in melted, gooey cheesiness. American, Provolone, and sharp Cheddar are combined on your choice of grilled deli-style bread.
Turkey Melt - Sliced Turkey breast, warmed and melded with American cheese, grilled on your choice of deli-style bread.
Grilled Ham & Cheese - Freshly sliced Ham topped with American Cheese and grilled between your pick of fresh deli-style bread.
The Tin Man - Warmed, sliced Turkey breast and Roast Beef topped with melted Swiss cheese, grilled Green Peppers and Russian dressing; served on grilled rye bread.
Reuben - The classic deli sandwich. Lean Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese and Russian Dressing on grilled Dark Rye bread.
Rachel - Reuben’s sister; made with fresh sliced Turkey breast.
Grilled Bacon & Tomato - Flavorful Tomatoes and Crispy Bacon placed between sliced Provolone Cheese and your choice of bread.
Tuna Melt - Our onion-free Tuna with melted American cheese, grilled on your choice of deli-style bread.
The Toto - Grilled Peanut Butter & Jelly. Yes, you read it correctly.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich - American cheese melted on your choice of bread.
Ultimate Grilled Cheese - The ultimate in melted, gooey cheesiness. American, Provolone, and sharp Cheddar are combined on your choice of grilled deli-style bread.
Turkey Melt - Sliced Turkey breast, warmed and melded with American cheese, grilled on your choice of deli-style bread.
Grilled Ham & Cheese - Freshly sliced Ham topped with American Cheese and grilled between your pick of fresh deli-style bread.
The Tin Man - Warmed, sliced Turkey breast and Roast Beef topped with melted Swiss cheese, grilled Green Peppers and Russian dressing; served on grilled rye bread.
Reuben - The classic deli sandwich. Lean Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese and Russian Dressing on grilled Dark Rye bread.
Rachel - Reuben’s sister; made with fresh sliced Turkey breast.
BBQ Pulled-Pork Sandwiches & Wraps
All of our Pulled-Pork sandwiches are served on a large, soft Kaiser roll. Our wraps use a soft Garlic & Herb tortilla.
Albany-Style - 100% pork; just like what come out of Albany. The difference being, our pork leaves a GOOD taste in your mouth.
Italian-Style - Grilled onions, peppers, and mushrooms top off our tangy pulled-pork.
Chicago-Style - Warmed Pulled-Pork in a delicious BBQ sauce topped with our homemade Cole Slaw.
Albany-Style - 100% pork; just like what come out of Albany. The difference being, our pork leaves a GOOD taste in your mouth.
Italian-Style - Grilled onions, peppers, and mushrooms top off our tangy pulled-pork.
Chicago-Style - Warmed Pulled-Pork in a delicious BBQ sauce topped with our homemade Cole Slaw.
Deli-Sandwiches
All our sandwiches are made using fresh deli-size bread. Choose from White, Whole Wheat, or Dark Rye.
They are available as a whole sandwich, or half.
Add any of these items for no extra charge: Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Pickles, Black Olives, or Hot Peppers.
Unloess otherwise noted, cheese, bacon, or grilled mushrooms, onions or peppers are extra.
Turkey Club - Sliced Turkey breast topped with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayo; served on your choice of toasted bread
PBJ - Good ol’ Peanut Butter & Jelly (Grape or Strawberry?)
Tuna - Made with Hellmann’s real mayonnaise and NO onions
LTB - Lions and Tigers and Bears? Nope, just good ol’ lettuce, tomato, and bacon with mayo
We also have the traditional favorites: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef and Corned Beef.
They are available as a whole sandwich, or half.
Add any of these items for no extra charge: Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Pickles, Black Olives, or Hot Peppers.
Unloess otherwise noted, cheese, bacon, or grilled mushrooms, onions or peppers are extra.
Turkey Club - Sliced Turkey breast topped with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayo; served on your choice of toasted bread
PBJ - Good ol’ Peanut Butter & Jelly (Grape or Strawberry?)
Tuna - Made with Hellmann’s real mayonnaise and NO onions
LTB - Lions and Tigers and Bears? Nope, just good ol’ lettuce, tomato, and bacon with mayo
We also have the traditional favorites: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef and Corned Beef.
Wraps
All our wraps are made to order using a soft Garlic & Herb tortilla.
Choose from the following items for no charge: Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Black Olive, Mushroom, or Hot Pepper.
Unloess otherwise noted, cheese, bacon, or grilled mushrooms, onions or peppers are extra.
Philly Cheesesteak - Provolone cheese with grilled mushrooms, onions and peppers.
LTB - Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato with Mayo
Cheese - Choose on, or mix it up.
Tuna - Made with Helmann's, and onion free
Veggie - To heck with V-8, get your veggies in a wrap
Chicken Tender - Crispy fried chicken tenderloins
Grilled Chicken - All white meat chicken
We also offer Ham, Turkey, and Roast Beef wraps.
Choose from the following items for no charge: Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Black Olive, Mushroom, or Hot Pepper.
Unloess otherwise noted, cheese, bacon, or grilled mushrooms, onions or peppers are extra.
Philly Cheesesteak - Provolone cheese with grilled mushrooms, onions and peppers.
LTB - Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato with Mayo
Cheese - Choose on, or mix it up.
Tuna - Made with Helmann's, and onion free
Veggie - To heck with V-8, get your veggies in a wrap
Chicken Tender - Crispy fried chicken tenderloins
Grilled Chicken - All white meat chicken
We also offer Ham, Turkey, and Roast Beef wraps.
Hoagies
All our whole hoagies are made using foot-long Vienna rolls delivered fresh to our door.
They are available as a whole (12") hoagie, or half (6")
Add any of these items for no charge: Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Hot Peppers, Black Olive, or Pickle.
Unless otherwise noted, cheese, bacon, or grilled mushrooms, onions or peppers are extra.
Grilled Chicken - A 12" hoagie contains a full 1/2 pound of succulent white meat
Clam Boat - A different kind of hoagie. A whopping ½ pound of golden Fried Clams (Whole Hoagie). Try it with lettuce and mayo.
Philly Cheesesteak - Our biggest seller! As one of our customer's said, "This is not an authentic Philly Cheesesteak; it’s better!" No thin slices of processed meat here, this is real beef. Served with Provolone cheese, grilled Mushrooms, Onions & Peppers at no extra charge.
Cheeseburger - A whole hoagie contains two of our warm and juicy 1/4 pound hamburgers with melted American cheese.
Meatball - 6-extra large Italian seasoned meatballs (Whole Hoagie) covered in a hearty Marinara Sauce.
Chicken Tender - Have it your way, or try it with Provolone cheese & Marinara Sauce.
LTB - Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato with mayo.
Tuna - Our Tuna Salad is made with Hellmann’s real Mayonnaise and is 100% onion free
Veggie - Load up with your choice of our selections
We also offer Ham, Turkey, and Roast Beef hoagies.
They are available as a whole (12") hoagie, or half (6")
Add any of these items for no charge: Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Hot Peppers, Black Olive, or Pickle.
Unless otherwise noted, cheese, bacon, or grilled mushrooms, onions or peppers are extra.
Grilled Chicken - A 12" hoagie contains a full 1/2 pound of succulent white meat
Clam Boat - A different kind of hoagie. A whopping ½ pound of golden Fried Clams (Whole Hoagie). Try it with lettuce and mayo.
Philly Cheesesteak - Our biggest seller! As one of our customer's said, "This is not an authentic Philly Cheesesteak; it’s better!" No thin slices of processed meat here, this is real beef. Served with Provolone cheese, grilled Mushrooms, Onions & Peppers at no extra charge.
Cheeseburger - A whole hoagie contains two of our warm and juicy 1/4 pound hamburgers with melted American cheese.
Meatball - 6-extra large Italian seasoned meatballs (Whole Hoagie) covered in a hearty Marinara Sauce.
Chicken Tender - Have it your way, or try it with Provolone cheese & Marinara Sauce.
LTB - Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato with mayo.
Tuna - Our Tuna Salad is made with Hellmann’s real Mayonnaise and is 100% onion free
Veggie - Load up with your choice of our selections
We also offer Ham, Turkey, and Roast Beef hoagies.
Pita Bread Pocket Sandwiches
Tuna - Our onion-free tuna salad with lettuce and tomato stuffed into a soft pita pocket.
Philly Cheesesteak - Includes Provolone cheese, and grilled Mushrooms, Onions, & Peppers.
Grilled Chicken - A whole chicken breast, cut , grilled and placed in a Pita with lettuce, tomato and Ranch dressing.
Gyro - Our version of a traditional Greek favorite. Seasoned beef in a soft pita bread. Includes lettuce, tomato, and Ranch dressing.
Philly Cheesesteak - Includes Provolone cheese, and grilled Mushrooms, Onions, & Peppers.
Grilled Chicken - A whole chicken breast, cut , grilled and placed in a Pita with lettuce, tomato and Ranch dressing.
Gyro - Our version of a traditional Greek favorite. Seasoned beef in a soft pita bread. Includes lettuce, tomato, and Ranch dressing.
Salads & Soup
Homemade Macaroni Salad - Teresa’s family recipe made with Elbow Macaroni, Hellmann’s real Mayonnaise, Eggs, Onions, and other secret ingredients
Homemade Cole Slaw - Made with cabbage, and carrots, and bears; oh my! (Just kidding about the bears)
Garden Side Salad - Our garden salads include iceberg lettuce, grape tomatoes, sliced baby carrots, and a hot peppercinni.
Garden Dinner Salad - A meal for one, or can be shared by two.
Crispy Chicken Dinner Salad - Pieces of fried chicken tenderloin top our salad.
Grilled Chicken Dinner Salad - Includes warm and juicy white meat.
Antipasto Dinner Salad - Big chunks of ham and provolone cheese along with a hard boiled egg accompany our fresh salad.
Soup of the Day - An ever-changing procession of traditional favorites, and recipes of our own creation.
Salad Dressings:
Bleu Cheese, Russian, 1000 Island, Buttermilk Ranch, Italian, Honey Mustard, Caesar,Fat Free Italian, and Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette
Homemade Cole Slaw - Made with cabbage, and carrots, and bears; oh my! (Just kidding about the bears)
Garden Side Salad - Our garden salads include iceberg lettuce, grape tomatoes, sliced baby carrots, and a hot peppercinni.
Garden Dinner Salad - A meal for one, or can be shared by two.
Crispy Chicken Dinner Salad - Pieces of fried chicken tenderloin top our salad.
Grilled Chicken Dinner Salad - Includes warm and juicy white meat.
Antipasto Dinner Salad - Big chunks of ham and provolone cheese along with a hard boiled egg accompany our fresh salad.
Soup of the Day - An ever-changing procession of traditional favorites, and recipes of our own creation.
Salad Dressings:
Bleu Cheese, Russian, 1000 Island, Buttermilk Ranch, Italian, Honey Mustard, Caesar,Fat Free Italian, and Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette
Sides
All four of our frie varieties, and our onion rings are available in whole or half basket portions.
Regular Fries - Golden yellow and deliscious
Yellow Brick Road Fries - Our regular fries paved in a special blend of yellow cheeses and flavorful spices. Zesty, not fiery.
Seasoned Twister Fries - As seen at the New York State Fair; curly fires coated with special seasonings.
Onion Rings - Made with real sliced onions.
Sweet Potato Fries - The name says it all.
Fried Mushrooms - Batter dipped and deliscious.
mOZzarella Sticks (5 per order) - Seasoned, batter-dipped cheese sticks served with Marinara Sauce for dipping.
Homemade Deviled Egg (Two-Egg Halves) - Teresa first made this because we had some extra hard boiled eggs to get rid of. They were such a hit, we put them on the menu!
Sampler Platter (2 of each selected item) - Choose from Chicken Tenders, mOZzarella Sticks, Southern Fried Pickles, and Apple Sticks. Pick any combo, or pick them all.
We also offer a wide variety of bagged chips, and whole kosher dill pickles.
Regular Fries - Golden yellow and deliscious
Yellow Brick Road Fries - Our regular fries paved in a special blend of yellow cheeses and flavorful spices. Zesty, not fiery.
Seasoned Twister Fries - As seen at the New York State Fair; curly fires coated with special seasonings.
Onion Rings - Made with real sliced onions.
Sweet Potato Fries - The name says it all.
Fried Mushrooms - Batter dipped and deliscious.
mOZzarella Sticks (5 per order) - Seasoned, batter-dipped cheese sticks served with Marinara Sauce for dipping.
Homemade Deviled Egg (Two-Egg Halves) - Teresa first made this because we had some extra hard boiled eggs to get rid of. They were such a hit, we put them on the menu!
Sampler Platter (2 of each selected item) - Choose from Chicken Tenders, mOZzarella Sticks, Southern Fried Pickles, and Apple Sticks. Pick any combo, or pick them all.
We also offer a wide variety of bagged chips, and whole kosher dill pickles.
Dinners
All of our dinners come with your choice of any two of the following dinner sides:
Basket of Fries, Basket of Seasoned Twister Fries, Basket of Onion Rings, Homemade Cole Slaw, Garden Side Salad, Homemade Mac Salad, or Teresa’s Homemade Mac & Cheese (when available).
Grilled Chicken Sandwich - A skinless 4oz. Chicken Breast topped with Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayonnaise; served on a Kaiser roll; plus your choice of two sides
Chicken Tenders - 4 pieces of seasoned white meat tenderloins served with your choice of Honey Mustard, Sweet & Sour, BBQ, Ranch, Honey, or Hot Sauce for dipping; plus your choice of two sides
Fried Clam Strips - 1/2 pound of delicious fried clams strips. Get them with either our homemade tartar sauce or our zesty homemade cocktail sauce; plus your choice of two sides
Fried New England Bay Scallops - One dozen fried bay scallops served with either our homemade tartar or homemade cocktail sauce; plus your choice of two sides
Basket of Fries, Basket of Seasoned Twister Fries, Basket of Onion Rings, Homemade Cole Slaw, Garden Side Salad, Homemade Mac Salad, or Teresa’s Homemade Mac & Cheese (when available).
Grilled Chicken Sandwich - A skinless 4oz. Chicken Breast topped with Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayonnaise; served on a Kaiser roll; plus your choice of two sides
Chicken Tenders - 4 pieces of seasoned white meat tenderloins served with your choice of Honey Mustard, Sweet & Sour, BBQ, Ranch, Honey, or Hot Sauce for dipping; plus your choice of two sides
Fried Clam Strips - 1/2 pound of delicious fried clams strips. Get them with either our homemade tartar sauce or our zesty homemade cocktail sauce; plus your choice of two sides
Fried New England Bay Scallops - One dozen fried bay scallops served with either our homemade tartar or homemade cocktail sauce; plus your choice of two sides
Meals
All meals include 1/2 Basket of Regular Fries and your choice of beverage (20oz. or smaller)
¼-lb. Cheeseburger Meal
¼-lb. Hamburger Meal
Chicken Tenders Meal
Chicken Tender Hoagie Meal
Philly Cheese-steak Hoagie Meal
Hofmann® Hot Dog Meal
¼-lb. Cheeseburger Meal
¼-lb. Hamburger Meal
Chicken Tenders Meal
Chicken Tender Hoagie Meal
Philly Cheese-steak Hoagie Meal
Hofmann® Hot Dog Meal
Sweet Treats
Fried Apple Sticks (8 per order) - Formed minced apples coated with a special batter and fried; served with cinnamon and sugar
Freshly-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fried Oreos (3 per order) - Available Saturday’s Only: Batter dipped Oreo cookies coated with confectionary sugar
Freshly-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fried Oreos (3 per order) - Available Saturday’s Only: Batter dipped Oreo cookies coated with confectionary sugar
Munchkin Menu
Hofmann® Hot Dog - Served with, or without, the bun
Kid’s Chicken Tenders (2) - Fried white meat chicken tenderloins
Half Sandwiches - Peanut Butter & Jelly, Toto (Grilled PBJ), Grilled Cheese, Tuna, Ham, or Turkey; served on your choice of deli bread
Wee Fries - A 1/4 basket of our great tasting regular fries
Kid’s mOZzarella Sticks (2) - Served with marinara sauce for dipping
Kid’s Fried Apple Sticks (4) - Formed minced apples coated with a special batter and fried; served with cinnamon and sugar
Kid’s Chicken Tenders (2) - Fried white meat chicken tenderloins
Half Sandwiches - Peanut Butter & Jelly, Toto (Grilled PBJ), Grilled Cheese, Tuna, Ham, or Turkey; served on your choice of deli bread
Wee Fries - A 1/4 basket of our great tasting regular fries
Kid’s mOZzarella Sticks (2) - Served with marinara sauce for dipping
Kid’s Fried Apple Sticks (4) - Formed minced apples coated with a special batter and fried; served with cinnamon and sugar