Stingers Pizza Pub — Restaurant in Town of Manlius

Stingers will always be my favorite lunch and dinner spot in the Syracuse area, this place is truly a hidden gem!

I absolutely love the atmosphere here. It is super casual, so there is no need to dress up - just come as you are, relax, and enjoy. The staff and even the "regulars" are super friendly and welcoming, which makes you feel like you are part of the family from the moment you step in the door.

There are so many seating options depending on what you want - bar seating, high tops, booths, regular tables, and the patio is GREAT. On a beautiful summer day or night, it is the place to be. The fireplace adds a cozy touch, and the landscaping is always pristine , beautiful flowers, well-kept shrubs, and a space that is clearly maintained. Whether you want to soak up the sun or unwind with friends, the patio is the perfect spot!

If you are a trivia fan, you must check out Trivia Night on Wednesdays at 7pm. The host is fantastic, and the questions are always fun and challenging, and it is the perfect excuse for a midweek night out. You get to enjoy great food, great company, and a great time!

One of the things I love most is how versatile the menu is. There is truly something for everyone of all ages. Of course, Stingers is famous for its pizza and wings (which are top-tier and my all time FAVORITE), but the rest of the menu is just as good! Their fresh salads are amazing, the balsamic and wedge are my go-tos! The cheeseburgers are great too with buns that are always soft and fresh, and the wraps are packed with flavor. If you are around on a Friday, don’t miss their fish fry. It is crispy, flavorful, and always hits the spot.

Their bar is also great. The bartenders are awesome at recommending drinks, and there is a great variety of drafts and cocktails! Prices are super reasonable for both food and drinks, especially considering the quality!

One thing I really appreciate is how much Stingers gives back to the local community. They have hosted everything from graduation parties and athletic banquets to baby showers and celebrations of life, and every time, the experiences are top-notch.

Whenever they have live music, it is always such a good time to kick off the weekend, great music, great food, and the perfect spot to hang with friends and family. Whether you are out to celebrate or unwind, Stingers is always the place to be.

Lastly, I can't say enough good things about the staff. From the bartenders to the counter staff, everyone is friendly, attentive, and actually cares about your experience.

Every time I visit, I walk away happy and look forward to my next visit. I honestly wish I lived closer, because I would be there multiple times a week!

If you are ever in the area, and haven't been to Stingers, do yourself a favor and check it out! It is my go-to spot...

The food is really good, but the service was bad enough not to go back. We ordered a pizza-wings special based on a coupon we purchased as a part of a FM school group fundraiser. We added a couple of toppings we we knew would be extra. I thought the bill was high, but paid it anyways. All my receipt had was the total price, no breakdown. I checked the pricing and realized I was overcharged. When I asked the cashier she first told me that "Stinger wings" were extra. I replied that the menu does not state that particular option was more expensive. She looked up my bill and advised me that since we used a coupon, instead of the 1 full pizza topping and 2 half pizza toppings counting as two full toppings, it counted them as three and there was nothing she could do about it. I eventually talked her into doubling the half toppings to each half since I was paying for it. After 15-20 minutes we received our pizza and were told our wings would be out shortly. 25 minutes later I went to the counter to ask for the wings. As soon as I asked for them the cook pulled them from behind the counter and said "they are ready now". I could tell this was payback for challenging the overpayment. There are too many other places in town to eat than to deal with this type of treatment in the future.

UPDATE I was contacted by the owner and I agreed to give Stingers another try. The food food was very good as usual. I placed the same order (but with a different coupon) and did not have the same issue I had before. I did noticed that there was an "adult" working behind the counter, as opposed to just young adults. We went back a second time and I had the original employee take our order. She did not seem as pleasant and helpful as everyone else, so it may just be her. We have eaten here a third time and had a good experience. I thank the owner for reaching out and addressing the problems we had. I have raised the star rating from 2 to 4 with the hopes that the service will continue to match the quality of...

Last evening 2/11/24 I placed an order through doordash for some boneless wings medium with an extra bbq sauce and a salad which I added Turkey and feta cheese to. Drove from Caz to pick it up. Went up to the counter the young girl gave me two bags and I was on my way. Well thankfully I wanted to try a piece of chicken quick before driving all the way back home. I opened the one bag that felt warm and saw there were garlic knots, looked in the second box and it was regular chicken wings so I had been given the wrong order. My other bag which was cold did not contain my salad but my boneless wings and zero sauces to be seen. I go back in with the wrong order and tell the girl. She looks dumbfounded, scrambles around and comes back with my salad. I asked for my bbq sauce since I didn’t receive it and instead of being apologetic and just getting me one she somewhat argues it is in the bag with the salad. I check and no it is not. So back at the counter having to wait I every time to speak to the girls as there are other customers. She begrudgingly gets my sauce. I go to walk back to my car and am chased down by a customer holding a bag saying I forgot my food. One of the girls had handed it to this woman to give me. So back to the counter having to explain to the other girl that NO this is not my food which she argues and says “this is the salad and boneless wings” not once actually looking. I state again it is not! She says “oh ok” and I go to leave. Never once was I given an apology or made to feel welcomed but thankful that something told me to open that original bag or I would have been 15 mins away with food I did not want. Had to warm up the boneless wings as now they were ice cold and had some salad which looking at looked good but my first bite I tasted something very strange. After smelling and tasting the different ingredients I realized it was the turkey which had a very stomach turning taste. All in all it was a disappointing experience and probably will be a while if ever...