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The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant, Altmar, NY

The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant

4.8
4.8
805 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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.

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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 805 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 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

    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 a "fantastic" dining experience with "excellent" food and "super service." Guests praise the "elegantly rustic" atmosphere and attentive staff. While some found certain dishes lacking, the overall experience remains "outstanding." Perfect for special occasions, Tailwater is a "true gem" that leaves diners eager to return.

805 Reviews

  1. Debra

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful. The waitress was outstanding. It was a very nice atmosphere. We'll definitely be back again.

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  2. Scott

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the prime rib special and it was delicious.

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  3. Amanda

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at the restaurant and I will absolutely be going back. Fantastic setting, food was delicious and Sherri's service was amazing. You won't be disappointed

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  4. Kim

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family came to enjoy a lunch and to look over wedding venue. Everything was beautiful and the food was delicious

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  5. Valerie

    Upstate NY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a birthday dinner with family and we all enjoyed the experience. We had a great server and our food was terrific. It was a little loud but they were busy and we didn’t mind. A great place for gathering with a nice ambiance. I would recommend.

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  6. Yves

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Altogether, a pleasant evening. The only disappointment was the food, fell well short of expectations.

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  7. Christopher

    Upstate NY

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is awesome. Modern country cabin, stone etched walls etc. Waitress was awesome as well. I did try the 30/30 aged stake and for 85$ a plate, I expected it to be more than what it was. Sorta dry, lacked flavor, etc.. Other menu options as far as appetizer, deserts, and wife’s salmon were all worth it and good.

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  8. Marcia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been coming to Tailwater since 2017. The food is beyond delicious. Portion size is awesome. The waitstaff is outstanding!!!!

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  9. Jennifer

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, and the waitress was excellent going out of her way to highlight my mom for her important birthday. We would definitely go back.

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  10. Brad

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food!!! Great value! Super service! Friendly!

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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 805 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
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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
  • 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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