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The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant, Altmar, NY

The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant

4.6
4.6
788 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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 788 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central New York

    Best Food

  • Central New York

    Best Ambiance

  • Central New York

    Healthy

  • Central New York

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central New York

    Great for fine wines

  • Central New York

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled in a beautiful rustic setting, The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant offers "amazing" food and "exceptional" service. Guests rave about the delicious meals, including standout lobster rolls and prime rib, in a "casual yet sophisticated" atmosphere. Ideal for special occasions or a relaxing retreat, it's a true gem.

788 Reviews
  1. Gary

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was a bit slow. Overall a good experaince. Had a problem with one dish that was not up to par and we did not eat. They took it off of the bill. Good for them.

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  2. Summer

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best time at Tailwater. Service and food is top notch. The atmosphere is perfect!

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  3. Thomas

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience as always at Tailwater. Happy to return again.

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  4. Joshua

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The opened faced steak sandwich was perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth. Will definitely be back.

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  5. Clark

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just returned from taking a special friend for her birthday dinner - what a great experience!! The waitress was friendly, attentive and went out of her way to make the birthday girl (who turned 91 today!) feel special! The wine and food were fantastic, and we were seated in a quiet corner of the beautifully decorated dining room near a lovely fireplace which warmed both body and spirit on a cold rainy night!! This is much more than just a fishing lodge, and we could not have asked for a more wonderful evening!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got married at Tailwater three years ago and decided to go back for an overnight trip. The bar and restaurant were amazing, and our food and drinks were also amazing.

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  7. Brian

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 3rd visit in the past two months, simply outstanding overall. It is well worth the drive from wherever you live and one of the best assets is that is open year round everyday.

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  8. Reaper

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Everything about it.

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  9. Allison

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tailwater is such a special place to my husband and I. While it’s seemingly in the middle of nowhere, it is a true gem. We got married at Tailwater in 2021, and come back for dinner from time to time, this time on our anniversary. No matter the occasion or event, we always feel like a priority, the atmosphere is elegantly rustic, the food is always scrumptious and the service is always excellent.

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  10. andy

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    been there in the past and was a great time ,this vist not so much .......

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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 4.6 stars by 788 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (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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