With a cozy but elevated atmosphere, PS Restaurant serves globally-inspired fusion dishes that bring an inventive and delicious spin to Binghamton’s fine dining scene.

My photographer, Emzie, and I came in for our meal on Friday night and immediately felt the fall vibes. We were sat at a candle-lit table, surrounded by fall flower displays, paintings on the walls and abundant pumpkin decor.

This year marks PS Restaurant’s 34th year in business. Having spent the majority of those years in Vestal, the restaurant moved downtown during the pandemic and is now at 99 Court St.

For the first course, Emzie chose the Greek stuffed mushroom caps. The nutty, savory taste of the mushroom paired perfectly with the saltiness of its feta and grape leaf stuffing. Each bite was buttery and earthy, with a garlicky punch. We both really liked the sauce — when our server came to take our plates away, Emzie remarked that they were sad they didn’t get to lick the plate. I had to agree.

For my first course, I ordered the Thai roasted shrimp with spicy schezwan dip sauce. Each shrimp was fresh and tender — the ideal canvas for the sauce it came with, which was the highlight of the show. The sauce was tangy and citrusy, with a little kick that made the dish invigorating.

We were super excited for our main course after the vibrant flavors of the first course, and our orders did not let us down. Emzie got the housemade cavatelli with tomato basil sauce, and I chose the black cod and shrimp with lobster sherry sauce.

The cavatelli was both comforting and impressive. The tomatoes were the star of the dish, crushed but not completely blended, almost fruity with how fresh the sauce was. Garnished with basil and sprinkled with parmesan, it was the best version of a classic dish.

My entree came with a piece of cod with two shrimps on top, doused in a creamy yet light sauce. On the side were melt-in-your-mouth potatoes that were cooked to be impossibly soft and airy, buttery inside and with a thin outer skin. The peppery cod was tender and flaky, coming together with the shrimp and slightly sweet sherry sauce in a way that made me feel like I was being transported to a beach town in autumn.

Both of our mains came with cooked carrots on the side. I love carrots in all forms, and the simple salt, pepper and olive oil preparation earned my stamp of approval. They were sweet and cooked well, not hard and not mushy, with just the right balance of softness and bite.

For dessert, Emzie chose the dessert du jour, a chocolate pot de crème. The thick, rich mousse was flavorful and sweet, and the whipped cream on top of it gave a nice, lighter contrast.

I chose the bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, which I already want to go back and have again. The combination of textures and classic flavors — the warm dense bread pudding with chocolate chips, the creamy and cold vanilla ice cream that melted into the pudding, and the caramel sauce that soaked through everything — made every bite both exciting and comforting. It was also garnished with a strawberry and mint leaves, adding an extra pop to the heavier flavors of the rest of the dessert.

Our dinner at PS Restaurant was unlike any I’ve had in the Binghamton area, and the creativity behind each classic dish shows a true admiration for the different culinary styles and traditions they hail from. With three courses for $35, it’s absolutely a restaurant worth visiting.