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The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant, Altmar, NY

The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant

4.7 (822)
$31 to $50
American
52 Pulaski St, Altmar, NY 13302

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
For the finest food on the river, look no further than the Tailwater Restaurant & Bar, where rustic atmosphere meets metropolitan flair. Thoughtfully prepared seafood dishes and satisfying comfort-food favorites fill our menu, perfect for savoring after a day outdoors.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (315) 298-0715
  • Website
    http://tailwaterlodge.com/dining/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Emma Van Derlike
  • Private party facilities
    If you are interested in hosting a private event please call Tailwater Lodge directly at 315-298-3434 to be connected with one of our Sales Managers.
  • Location
    52 Pulaski St, Altmar, NY 13302
  • Neighborhood
    Syracuse
  • Parking details
    Park on the right side of the hotel and enter through the main entrance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 822 people are saying

The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central New York

    Best Overall

  • Central New York

    Best Food

  • Central New York

    Best Service

  • Central New York

    Best Ambiance

  • Central New York

    Best Value

  • Central New York

    Great for brunch

  • Central New York

    Good for groups

  • Central New York

    Hot spot

  • Central New York

    Great for fine wines

  • Central New York

    Romantic

  • Central New York

    Good for special occasions

  • Central New York

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant offers a charming "lodge-like" atmosphere with "delicious food" and "super service." Guests frequently praise the "friendly and attentive" staff and "wonderful dining experiences." Highlights include their brunch and special occasions, making it a "great place for gathering" with "fantastic setting."
822 Reviews

  1. Ginny

    Southwest Florida9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We decided to drive 33 miles to this restaurant, on someone’s referral. It was my 76th birthday. When we arrived everything seemed very nice. It is definitely lodge like, which was fine. Our service girl came to our table, and said hello, and was this a special occasion. My Husband said, well yes, it is her birthday. Our service girl said well, we don’t sing at the only able,but you receive a complementary dessert. We said fine, and the dinner arrived. The vegetables were a little bit scorched (flavor) but the main was nice. Upon finishing we had coffee and a tea, and thought I would be asked for my dessert selection- I wasn’t, and at that point out came a cupcake with a candle in it for another table? At that point there were several singing happy birthday? Quit curious, I thought. As my Husband was paying the check, I excused myself and went to the ladies room, and to the car. At my age, you always wonder how many of THOES birthday evening you will have? This one was interesting to say the least.

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  2. Gary

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fish and chips were great. Pretzel appetizer was good. French onion soup was very good. Salad was good. Risotto was gummy, not creamy..

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  3. Michael

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service, good food! Busy and noisey for sure.

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  4. Renee

    Upstate New York1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection!!! From their rolls with jalapeño jam/whipped butter, appetizers (Duck quesadillas were my husband's favorite), Fresh Cesear salad and dinner everything was delicious! I had the homemade gnocchi in cream sauce with skirt steak. It was so amazing!!! Our server was friendly and was always there when we needed her. Wish we had room for dessert because they sounded awesome as well! My daughter's wedding is there next May, and we are so excited that we picked such a wonderful place! Did I say it was perfection, understatement!!!

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  5. jerry

    Key West / Florida Keys4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All went very well. Its a great restaurant with good food and a lot of atmosphere.

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  6. Martin

    Upstate New York1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an excellent dining experience. It is my second time dining here and I will return n

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  7. Heather

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was very pleased with the mothers day brunch buffet

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  8. CHARLESR

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been here many times, but the brunch was a first. It was wonderful, and the service by Serena was exemplary. The entire staff were friendly and attentive, and always with a smile. We our fortunate to have such an amazing restaurant and lodge so close to our home. Please sample the extraordinary service along the famous Salmon River for yourselves.

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  9. Tracey

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mother’s Day brunch was wonderful! Delicious food, gorgeous space and friendly staff! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate the day! We highly recommend Tailwater!!
    The Tailwater Bar and RestaurantResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thank you so much for your review, Tracey! We look forward to your next visit!

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  10. Shannon

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We spent over $400 on a very mediocre meal. For that much money, it would be nice to have recognized the very good tasting food. This is not the first time we have been to tail water, however given the amount of money, it cost to come there it may be the last

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FAQs

The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 298-0715.

The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 822 OpenTable diners.

The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Upstate New York
  4. Central New York
  5. Syracuse

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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52 Pulaski St, Altmar, NY 13302

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Syracuse
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Park on the right side of the hotel and enter through the main entrance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Emma Van Derlike
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://tailwaterlodge.com/dining/
  • Phone number
    (315) 298-0715
  • Private party facilities
    If you are interested in hosting a private event please call Tailwater Lodge directly at 315-298-3434 to be connected with one of our Sales Managers.
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