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Krebs 1899, Skaneateles, NY

Krebs 1899

4.8 (1953)
$50 and over
American
53 W Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
The Krebs is an historic restaurant founded in 1899 by Fred and Cora Krebs. The restaurant has been a popular landmark in Skaneateles for over a century, serving presidents, dignitaries and celebrities. The Krebs was re-opened after undergoing a complete renovation while carefully preserving the history and ambiance that visitors have grown accustomed to. The restaurant is a farm to table concept that utilizes the freshest hand selected local ingredients and the highest quality meats and seafood. All profits from the restaurant are donated to local women and children's charities of Central New York.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Modern European, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Krebs welcomes guests for any/all special event and group dining functions. The restaurant seats up to 100 guests with 3 private/semi-private rooms available for up to 25 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Syracuse
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Join every Thursday night for Ladies Night & Supper Club!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,953 people are saying

Krebs 1899 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Best Ambiance

  • Central New York

    Best Ambiance

  • Central New York

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central New York

    Great for fine wines

  • Central New York

    Romantic

  • Central New York

    Good for special occasions

  • Central New York

    Lively

  • Central New York

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Krebs 1899 offers a "fantastic experience" with "excellent cocktails" and "spirited service." The restaurant boasts a "beautiful atmosphere" perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "exceptional food" and attentive staff, particularly Erica and Carter. Though some note slow service, the overall dining experience remains "highly recommended" and "memorable."

1,953 Reviews
  1. Carolyn VIP

    Greater Boston53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience Talented staff and kitchen Attentive service Wonderful food Beautiful location

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  2. Dave

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience, from beginning to end. Both the service and food were great. Our server was very attentive, answering all of our questions we had about the menu with ease. We visited for Sunday brunch and our entrees were delicious. We will definitely go back in the future.

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  3. Kimberly

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 Stars to everything! We love The Krebs and you will too!!!!

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  4. Heni VIP

    Toronto18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Will be back, food & wine were great but not our server last night(older lady, Erica) the other staffs were helpful and friendly, she was judgemental and rude.

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  5. Karen

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything thing was perfection and elegance! Every time we come!

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  6. Lisa

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, ambiance and service are excellent here.

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  7. Barbara

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Krebs was a great place for Easter brunch. Lots of choices on the menu. Wait staff was professional and very attentive. Despite the fact that it was busy, our meal arrived in a good amount of time. It’s a beautiful restaurant and very pleasurable experience.

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  8. Jon

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with reasonable portion size. Had a great ambience. The service was amazing and all the staff were receptive.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience! Chef prepared our food to perfection. Service was superb! I love that the chefs were going for it, taking risks with some dishes. Though, not all of the combinations worked for me personally with the soup and dessert specials on 4/17. I can really appreciate the willingness to be different and more interesting. I would definitely go back.

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  10. Linda

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Sarah was outstanding!! She made our experience even better!

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FAQs

Krebs 1899 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 685-1800.

Krebs 1899 is rated 4.8 stars by 1953 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Upstate New York
  4. Central New York
  5. Syracuse

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Krebs 1899

53 W Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Syracuse
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Modern European, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Join every Thursday night for Ladies Night & Supper Club!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Krebs welcomes guests for any/all special event and group dining functions. The restaurant seats up to 100 guests with 3 private/semi-private rooms available for up to 25 guests.
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