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The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant, Altmar, NY

The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant

4.8 (821)
$31 to $50
American
52 Pulaski St, Altmar, NY 13302

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 5 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
  • 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.
  • 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 821 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

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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

    Innovative

  • Central New York

    Good for groups

  • Central New York

    Healthy

  • Central New York

    Hot spot

  • 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
The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Guests praise its "wonderful atmosphere" and "friendly staff," making it perfect for celebrations. While some find the menu pricey, most agree the flavors and service justify the cost. Highly recommended for special occasions!

821 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Renee

    Upstate NY1 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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  4. 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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  5. Martin

    Upstate NY1 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Gail

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two of us enjoyed lunch at Tailwater today. Everything was wonderful, from the initial greeting to the meal, dessert and coffee and pleasant, professional and friendly staff.
    The Tailwater Bar and RestaurantResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thank you Gail! We look forward to the next time you dine with us!

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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 4.8 stars by 821 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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  3. Upstate New York
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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant

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
  • Phone number
  • 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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