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The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant, Altmar, NY

The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant

4.7
4.7
810 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
52 Pulaski St, Altmar, NY 13302

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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 06:00–10:30 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch 2025

    US$0.00 - US$59.95 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Join us for Mother's Day Brunch! The Barn at Tailwater Lodge 10am-2pm Payment is due at conclusion of meal. 18% Gratuity will be added on for parties of 6 or more. This event will be held in The Barn at Tailwater Lodge. Please arrive on time. If you require certain seating accommodations (wheelchair access, highchair, booster seat, etc.) please be sure to include a note with your reservation. Payment is due at the conclusion of your meal. The price shown online does not include 8% Sales Tax. 18% Gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. Please be sure your phone number is up to date as we will use that to contact you regarding this reservation. BUFFET MENU: Omelet Station, Fresh Belgian Waffles, French Toast Casserole, Eggs Benedict, Scrambled Eggs, Truffle Mushroom Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Premium Breakfast Sausage, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable Medley, Pasta Primavera, Spring Harvest Chicken, Honey-Dijon Glazed Salmon, Sausage & Broccoli Orecchiette, Bacon Herb Wrapped Carved Turkey Breast, Cranberry Chutney, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Chef Carved Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Natural Au Jus, Horseradish Cream Sauce, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, New England Clam Chowder, Assorted Artisan Rolls, Specialty Butters, House Salad, Caesar Salad, Bacon Nut and Berry Salad, Seafood Salad, Deviled Eggs, Seasonal Fruit Display, Shrimp Cocktail, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Flourless Chocolate Torte, Housemade Assorted Parfaits, Cakes, and Mini Pastries. Children's Buffet: Chicken Fingers, Mini Quesadillas, Mac & Cheese, and Loaded Tater Tots

Menu

The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant's menu was last updated 2023-06-08.

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What 810 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Child-friendly

  • Upstate New York

    American

  • Central New York

    Best Overall

  • Central New York

    Best Food

  • Central New York

    Best Service

  • Central New York

    Best Ambience

  • 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

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central New York

    Great for fine wines

  • Central New York

    Romantic

  • Central New York

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant offers a refined dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Guests appreciate the "fantastic setting" and "modern country cabin" ambiance. Highlights include the prime rib special and a commendable drink selection. While some found the food pricey, the "ambiance" and "friendly staff" make it a recommended choice.
810 Reviews

  1. Terri

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Annie made me a raspberry martini it was excellent! I was with my stepmom’s family, and went for the Easter Brunch. It was amazing as always, I also had a “Peeps” martini it was so good!!! I’ve never had a bad meal or drinks there!!!🐰

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  2. Kathy

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service for Easter brunch. The beef was too rare and chewy but the more cooked opposite end was better cooked and tender. And the noise level was high. Only two problems. Overall good experience!

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  3. Amy

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was outstanding. Wait service was attentive and excellent. Attention to detail and festively detailed presentation of desserts were perfect. Phenomenal choice of foods to appeal to all ages. Food tasted superb! We will definitely be going back again.

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  4. Della

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Tailwater, one of the only fine dining experiences near us.

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    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service. Make you you sit in the room off of the bar. The bar area was quite crowded and too noisy to be able to have a nice conversation with friends. Overall a very nice evening.

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  6. Debra

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    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.
    The Tailwater Bar and RestaurantResponded on 27 March 2025
    Thank you very much for your feedback Debra! We are so glad you had such a wonderful time with us. Please come back and see us again soon1

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  7. Scott VIP

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    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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  8. Amanda

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    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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  9. Kim

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    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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  10. Valerie

    Upstate NY2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 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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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 810 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
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Tailwater Bar and Restaurant

52 Pulaski St, Altmar, NY 13302

Additional information

  • Area
    Syracuse
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 06:00–10:30 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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